U.S. Women’s Team Wins FIM 6-Days Enduro

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 30, 2025

U.S. Women’s Team Wins FIM 6-Days Enduro

The U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team (WWT) has clinched a record-equaling sixth 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations victory in Bergamo, Italy, with a brilliant display resulting in Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede – alongside United States teammates Brandy Richards and Rachel Gutish – standing on top of the podium.

Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250, Steede showcased front-running form throughout the entirety of the event, posting a string of top-three results while enduring what was a challenging Italian landscape in the heat of the European summer.

Placing second in the final test of the week behind WWT scratch winner Richards, the 24-year-old formed part of the winning squad that sealed victory with an exceptional +37:23.58 margin over second position, which resulted in the USA earn a record-equaling sixth women’s crown at the coveted event. Steede was also ranked P2 behind Richards in the individual standings.

“It was a great week here at the 6DAYS in Italy, and a huge moment for both me and the team to get our sixth win for the United States,” reflected Steede. “It wasn’t easy out there with the conditions being really challenging throughout each day, and we were definitely tested over the duration of the event, but overall to come away with another win is a super-proud moment for all of us. Thanks to my team and my teammates for making this happen, it is really special! I love competing in the 6DAYS, and I’m already looking forward to next year.”

Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 6 of 6)

1. USA, 10:11:54.09

2. Australia, +37:23.58

3. France, +44:05.32

4. Italy, +57:24.59

5. Great Britain, +1:39:15.38

EWC: Take Five With Niccolò Canepa

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 30, 2025

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Niccolò Canepa, the FIM Endurance World Championship winner turned Yamaha Motor Europe’s Road Racing Sporting Manager, took time out to reflect on the 46th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race and look ahead to next month’s EWC season-deciding Bol d’Or. This is what the 37-year-old from Italy had to say.

On Yamaha Racing Team’s return to the Suzuka 8 Hours…

“It was great to have the factory Yamaha Racing Team back racing at Suzuka for the first time since 2019. It shows our commitment to racing at the highest level. We had an incredible line-up with Jack [Miller] from MotoGP, Andrea [Locatelli] from WorldSBK and, of course, four-time Suzuka winner and 12-time JSB1000 champion, Katsuyuki Nakasuga. With such a talented trio of riders, we felt from the start, and the guys proved it, that we would have the chance to fight for victory.”

On World Superbike star Andrea Locatelli’s EWC debut…

“I was delighted for Andrea. He is having a great season in WorldSBK this year, so he was full of confidence, but he had never ridden at Suzuka before the test. With this in mind, his lap in the Top 10 Trial was incredible, as he smashed the existing lap record, admittedly to then have it beaten by a rival, but to be able to produce a lap like that to secure second on the grid under such pressure was incredible. I think it highlights the level of talent in WorldSBK. The race itself had everything, and it was great to see the team fight at the front for its entirety. All three riders showed superb pace, with Andrea setting the fastest race lap as he again impressed, and they gave it absolutely everything in the extreme heat and humidity. Jack rode perfectly throughout the race and put in some amazing stints, while Nakasuga-san was as fast and consistent as ever. To finish just 34 seconds behind the winners, after eight hours of intense racing, showcased just what an impressive team effort it was.”

On Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team’s podium run ending…

“For YART, it was a tougher weekend. They struggled to find a good setup at the test, but once they arrived for race week, they immediately felt better on the bike. They qualified in sixth, and Marvin [Fritz], Karel [Hanika], and Jason [O’Halloran] all had good pace during the race. They were firmly in the hunt for a podium before, unfortunately, they had to retire. It was the first time that they had not finished on the podium at an EWC race since the Bol d’Or in 2023, and it was tough to take, especially with only four rounds on the EWC calendar, and considering how well they had performed in the previous races. The good news is that they still lead the championship standings by a point, with just one round left at the Bol d’Or. The way the team are working at the moment is very impressive, and if they can keep that focus heading into the final round, anything is possible.”

On ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99’s Suzuka personal best…

“It was great to see ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 have such a good race. They had been struggling to find the right balance with their bike in the lead-up, and could only qualify in 18th, but they then produced a faultless performance on Sunday. They made no mistakes and kept a fast, consistent pace, and ended the race in a very competitive ninth place as the leading team on Dunlop tyres, which was an excellent result and their second consecutive top ten at Suzuka.”

On next month’s EWC title-deciding Bol d’Or…

“We are in for an incredible final round of the EWC season at the Bol d’Or, as not only do YART have the chance to win the championship, Yamaha also has a chance to be crowned the Superstock and Production class champions as well, so it should be an amazing showdown, and we are hoping to come back with all three titles.”

The EWC season-deciding Bol d’Or takes place from 18-21 September. Click HERE for more information.

CNN To Air “It Doesn’t Have To Hurt” On September 7

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 30, 2025

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CNN To Air “It Doesn’t Have To Hurt” On September 7

Canadian road racer Dan Kruger is featured in an upcoming documentary to air on CNN that goes in-depth on opioid addiction, chronic pain, and the recovery process using the M.O.R.E. Program–an evidence-based mindfulness program that has changed his life. CNN followed Dan out to California to meet with the doctor that founded the program–Dr. Eric Garland. A CNN camera crew then spent the weekend at Roebling Raceway watching Dan compete in the WERA National Endurance Championship. The CNN crew then made the trip to Dan’s home in Georgia for a long-form interview with world renowned neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” on Pain

Dan suffered a serious head injury racing in Japan in 2015, broke his back competing in the China Superbike Championship, and has had over 20 surgeries during his extensive motorcycle racing career. He also suffers from psoriatic arthritis and several other inflammatory diseases that he has been dealing with since his early 20s.

Dan Kruger (71) in action circa 2022. Highside Photo/courtesy Dan Kruger Racing Team.

Recently, Dan was a featured speaker at the RX and Illicit Summit https://hmpglobal.com/…/rx-summit-hope-ambassador-dan… , briefed Congress last year in Washington, and has several major speaking engagements planned later this year and early 2026. His goal is to break the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction and share a success story on how he not only beat it but is effectively managing his chronic pain.

Dan Kruger on the left and Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the right. Photo courtesy Dan Kruger.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta has written a book also titled “It doesn’t have to Hurt” that comes out September 2nd that also features Dan’s story and takes an in-depth look at a variety of ways to manage serious chronic pain including the M.O.R.E. Program.

If you ride motorcycles, there is a very good chance you have suffered an injury at some point. You may have been on pain medication to help you through it. Many times, that leads to chronic pain that many times is with you for life. We think the documentary and the book will resonate with almost everyone in one way or another. There are also millions of “silent addicts” living amongst us and this story will give hope to them and others that there is an option to get through it and it works!

For more information:

https://x.com/drsanjaygupta

https://drericgarland.com/

https://dankrugerofficial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dankrugerracingteam

Stockill’s Perfect Day In Wet MiniGP Quebec Debut

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 29, 2025

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Stockill’s Perfect Day In Wet MiniGP Quebec Debut

The Motul FIM MiniGP Canadian National series made a much-awaited debut in Quebec August 28, with wet conditions for all three races in round two of the Championship tour.

Jager Stockill on his 613 Motorsports/Lean Angle Ohvale was fastest in all but one of the dry Free Practices on Wednesday, then set the pace on the wet 17-turn, 1.3 km long venue on race day, taking pole in Q2 at 1:21.94.

Fastest dry lap in training belonged to Ethan Reardon at 1:08.07, but the top two so far this year, Stockill and Reardon, would be split of the grid by the on-form Stefan Tanasic at 1:28.03. Reardon was third best in the wet after missing time due to a practice fall, in a second session that also took down three other National racers.

Race one conditions remained cool and wet, with Stockill taking o] from the blink of the lights as three of the front runners fell on the opening lap. Among the fallers was Tanasic, who pitted and then returned to the track only to su]er a stall – once again the wet conditions caused havoc with running of the Italian singles, with water getting into the combustion cycle in a variety of ways, including via the vent in the fuel cap.

At the front, Stockill quickly pulled clear of the rough-running Terraburst Trenchless supported entry of second overall Reardon. The departure of Tanasic, third in all three of the opening races less than a week earlier at Lombardy, meant that ten-year-old Martina Cardenas of British Columbia moved to third, confirming the top three.

Stockill did well in the worsening conditions, turning a best lap at 1:24.63, with Reardon next best with a tour of 1:28.20 of a second. Stockill competed for Canada in the wet at Aragon, Spain in late 2024, while Reardon has limited wet experience.

In race two, Stockill again took control at the start, with Reardon second from a charging Tanasic. Under pressure for runner-up honors, Reardon made a rare error and ran o] track, dropping behind Cardenas to fourth. Now well back of the leader, the popular Tanasic was second as Reardon chased down the smooth-riding Cardenas. Eventually Reardon would move past Cardenas for third overall after ten slippery laps.

Lap time wise, Stockill was again quickest with a best of 1:24.90, Reardon next up with a lap at 1:27,27, slightly faster than third best Tanasic at 1:27.87.

Conditions improved slightly for the third race, with the rain briefly stopping as the clouds in the famously mountainous ski-resort area continued to descend, restricting available light.

As the comfortable Stockill (“I was just trying to relax”) set the pace on the still very wet track, a good battle developed for second, with Reardon/Tanasic/Cardenas running close together, closer to the leader than in the earlier races. But Tanasic fell in the tight infield, setting Reardon loose for second as Cardenas pulled past to establish herself in third. Tanasic remounted and resumed in fourth.

Reardon has earlier been on the ‘phone with his riding coach in Spain, as Stockill later thanked his tutor, CSBK National star “T.V. Tommy” Casas.

Podium for race three of three at the Motul MiniGP FIM Canadian National in Quebec with (left to Right) runner up Ethan Reardon, victor Jager Stockill and third placed Martina Cardenas – her second Podium effort of the rainy day. Photo courtesy Colin Fraser.

The front runners finished in that order, Stockill completing an impressive display of rain work with his third win of the day and fifth of the 2025 National Championship series. His best lap was a slightly improved 1:2242, the next best tour belonging to Reardon at 1:27.76.

Cardenas, riding the Bridgestone CSBK National Scholarship entry, ended up with two third place finishes, the best results for a female on the Canadian MiniGP tour.

With one more triple header to run at Shannonville Motorsport Park on Saturday, September 6, Stockill heads the standings with 145 points, followed by Reardon at 121 and Cardenas in third at 84. Fourth is Tanasic with 81 points.

Reardon and Cardenas, as ten-year-olds, are in their first season of eligibility for the World Finals, while at 14 rookie racer Tanasic is about to age out.

Z2 Track Days: Ride To Laguna Seca In October

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 29, 2025

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Z2 Track Days: Ride To Laguna Seca In October

Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey. We got enough positive responses that we’re going ahead with the event in partnership with TrackMasters Racing. Once again, here’s the high level info:

* October 11-12

* 105db sound limit

* 4 car groups and 1 bike group (extremely limited availability)

* 5 bike sessions per day

* A/B riders only (NO Novice)

* Bikes are done by 2:45pm both days

* $450 per person per day

Here’s the proposed schedule:

SPECIAL BONUS! sign up for both days on the same reservation and save $75. Use code: Laguna_75 at checkout. CODE IS ONLY VALID IF BOTH DAYS ARE IN YOUR CART WHEN YOU CHECK OUT! Code is only good for one person, both days. Two people for one day does not qualify for the discount. Not valid for other events either. Yes, we check.

Interested in driving too? All car reservations are handled by Track Masters Racing.

No paddock camping available for this event. For local camping or garage rentals, contact the track directly: https://weathertechraceway.com/

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AFT: Singles Ace Drane Makes His Case

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 29, 2025

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The AFT Singles presented by KICKER title fight is on the cusp of being decided on the most high-profile stage possible as Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, arrives at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois for the Springfield Mile I & II presented by Drag Specialties, on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31.

The evidence continues to mount in support of Tom Drane’s (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) claim as one of the greatest riders the category has ever seen.

The Australian now ranks third all-time in AFT Singles race wins, a tally he upped to 16 last time out in Peoria. That same victory also saw him become just the third ever rider to complete the AFT Singles Grand Slam.

Additionally, the triumph increased his active podium streak to nine – a number that equaled the all-time record… which also happened to be posted by Drane in a run that started last season and ended earlier this year.

The Estenson Racing star led the class in Main Event wins a year ago (seven) and has a shot at bettering that number this year. If he wins out this season, he’ll both tie Dallas Daniels and Kody Kopp for most wins in a single season (eight) and Shayna Texter-Bauman for second in career wins (19) in the process.

There’s really only one major goal he has yet to accomplish in the class – the AFT Singles national championship. And he is on the verge of doing that at this weekend’s Springfield Mile, a race he has won three times running.

The Magic Numbers

Only two riders – second-ranked Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R) and third-ranked Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) – remain within even 100 points of Drane let alone still technically in contention for the throne.

Drane’s advantage currently stands at 42 points over Saathoff and 60 over Brunner.

Should he lead both by 50 points or more following Saturday’s Springfield Mile I, he will officially be the 2025 AFT Singles champion. That minimum margin drops to just 25 points following Sunday’s Springfield Mile II.

And since Saathoff is still on the mend and won’t be able to compete in either race this weekend, he is effectively eliminated from contention as well.

In other words, the chances of it happening not just in Springfield, but on Saturday, are extremely strong.

Drane only needs to pick up nine points for the remainder of the year to extinguish Brunner, even in the event the Turner Honda pilot goes 1-1-1 down the stretch. Nine points can be acquired any number of ways – including a 15-15-15 conclusion to the season – or via a single eighth-place outing.

Keep in mind that Drane finished top three in nine consecutive races, then fourth, and then top three again for nine more races in succession. 

No matter what the math says, don’t look for Drane to go cruising around for 15ths or even an eighth. There are still wins and podium records that require breaking.

Still in Play

As mentioned above, Drane has won the three most recent Springfield Miles. However, those were all certified barnburners. 

In the first of those three, nine riders finished within 0.637 seconds of the win. In the second, four riders were within 0.147 seconds of victory. And in the most recent, five riders took the checkered flag within 0.770 seconds of the win.

So, in any event, the racing this weekend figures to be fantastic.

And while the championship fight has nearly been put to bed, there’s still much to sort out down the order.

Behind Drane, Saathoff, and Brunner we have:

144 points: Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R)

131 points: Kage Tadman (No. 288 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450)

123 points: Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F)

123 points: Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F)

115 points: Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R/Little Debbie Racing Honda CRF450R)

As close as they are and with a strong likelihood of a massive lead pack, there’s going to be a lot of opportunity for movement in Springfield.

Neither Santero nor RoosEvans enjoyed particularly strong DuQuoin Miles, but both are rolling quite nicely now.

Tadman, meanwhile, still has a shot at fourth despite not taking part in the opening three rounds of the season. While he struggled even more mightily in DuQuoin than Santero or RoosEvans, the rookie has an opportunity to show what he learned given another shot at a Mile.

He’ll also do so on a 1st Impressions Husqvarna after signing with the team prior to the Peoria TT. Last season, 1st Impressions-built-and-tuned Husqvarnas finished on the podium at a Mile on three occasions, including twice in Springfield courtesy of Chad Cose (No. 49 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450).

Speaking of Cose, despite not being included on that list of riders fighting for fourth above, he could easily prove the spoiler of all spoilers this weekend.

Grand National Atmosphere

Bring the family and enjoy not only the greatest spectacle on two wheels, but also live music, big-screen viewing, vendor displays, dedicated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.

All ticketholders will have access to the AMCA Motorcycle Swap Meet taking place both days in the infield. In fact, there will be three bike shows in all – the Infield Bike Show as part of the AMCA Motorcycle Swap Meet, the Flat Track Racing Showat the entrance of the grandstands, and the Vintage Iron Rider’s Motorcycle Club display.

At the Springfield Mile, Bikes and Tickets Move Fast

And you had better move fast too because tickets are $10 off if purchased prior to Wednesday. 

Act now and Infield tickets are still just $20 (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult), while Reserved Grandstand tickets start at $35 (all ages).

For $150, fans also have the opportunity to receive a VIP Experience that provides an upgraded Reserved Grandstandticket of their choice, food and beverage in the VIP area, and all day access to the pits.

All ticket holders will have access to the Swap Meet Show taking place on the infield. Camping is also available through the Illinois State Fairgrounds campgrounds. For reservations or any questions, please call (217) 725-0120. 

To purchase Springfield Mile I tickets, click HERE.   

To purchase Springfield Mile II tickets, click HERE.  

And to save an additional $5 by purchasing Saturday and Sunday tickets together for the Springfield Mile I & II, click HERE. 

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Mees Promotions by phone (217) 632-0277 or email: [email protected]. 

Gates will open for fans at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) both days, with Opening Ceremonies set to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT) on Saturday and Sunday.

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2025. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1

FOX Sports coverage of the Springfield Mile I presented by Drag Specialties, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, September 6, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT). The Springfield Mile IIpresented by Drag Specialties will air the following Saturday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT)

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

FIM Motorcycle Land Speed World Records Set At Bonneville

John Ulrich

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August 29, 2025

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FIM Motorcycle Land Speed World Records Set At Bonneville

New FIM Land Speed World Records set at Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials

The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (BMST) – part of the FIM Land Speed World Records (LSWR) discipline – concluded on Thursday (28 August) following a six-day stay on the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats in the American state of Utah.

Four FIM Land Speed World Records set on world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats

Adverse weather conditions halt Chris Rivas’ attempt on FIM-accredited absolute Land Speed World Record

Lisa Cipolla from Washington State crowned ‘world’s fastest librarian’

Out of all the disciplines on the FIM calendar, LSWR is possibly the most weather-dependant and intermittent rain, unpredictable temperatures and occasional strong winds conspired to limit the number of new FIM World Records that were set during the course of the event and forced the cancellation of Monday’s entire program due to standing water on the eight-kilometer access road.

However, while the conditions ensured that the FIM-accredited absolute Land Speed World Record could not be attempted, four new FIM World Records – that are currently subject to official ratification – were set by three daring riders.

The BMST is based around two courses – the Mountain Track and the longer International Track – and although rainfall was relatively light and irregular during the week, there was not always sufficient sun to dry pooling water which forced the closure of the International Track for safety reasons for parts of the event and for the entire final day.

This meant that without the essential long run-up and slow-down sections, the fastest machines – including Denis Manning’s BUB Seven Streamliner that Chris Rivas was aiming to break the FIM-accredited absolute Land Speed World Record of 376.156mph (605.697km/h) in – were unable to even attempt to reach record-breaking speeds.

Chris Rivas’ record attempt was thwarted by the weather. Photo by Sean Lawless/courtesy FIM.

Despite the disappointment, Rivas – a champion Drag Racer – remained philosophical.

“The goal, maybe not at the end of this week, but at the end of this project is 400mph,” he said. “Nobody is in a big push because safety is first so we’re not going to rush anything and, as you can see, everybody is pretty laid back, but very focused.”

HR Manager Liane Langlois set a new record at Bonneville. Photo by Sean Lawless/courtesy FIM.

However, the action on the Mountain Track came thick and fast and the first new FIM World Record was set on Tuesday morning by Liane Langlois, a fifty-year-old HR Manager from Alberta, Canada.

All record categories are gender-neutral and determined by the method by which the motorcycle is propelled, body kit, power source, capacity and number of cylinders.

Riders are measured over both a timed mile and a timed kilometre and after their initial down run they have two hours to complete a return run with the times combined and an average calculated to determine the official speed and Langlois piloted her unfaired, three-cylinder 2012 JKR Powersports 2295cc Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster with weighted sidecar to an FIM World Record of 136.331mph (219.404km/h) over the timed kilometre.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Langlois, who has been a BMST regular since 2014. “We did a shakedown pass a couple of days ago and I ran 130mph and it felt bumpy, but my down run today felt better. On my return run I wasn’t feeling a lot of traction, but I managed to keep it above 135mph for the world record. I’m really excited.”

Dale Zlock, who together with his brother Dan owns Zlock Racing LCC, has been travelling to Bonneville Salt Flats from his home in Washington State since 2014 and holds multiple FIM World Records.

On Tuesday, racing his partially streamlined, twin-cylinder 2004 Zlock Racing LCC 600cc Suzuki SV, the sixty-nine-year-old achieved a top speed of 151.100mph (243.172km/h) over the timed kilometre to break his own FIM World Record by an impressive 22.681mph (36.501km/h).

“The bike worked just as I had envisioned it would,” he said. “You go through the gears and get it up to sixth. I know it won’t pull all the way to the red line in sixth until you turn on the nitrous, so when you hit sixth and the revs drop you hit the NOS. It kicks in and you can really feel it. We got the gearing spot on because it pulled all the way up to my power peak and just stayed there. It’s not my first record, but it feels pretty good.”

The final two FIM World Records were achieved by fifty-six-year-old Lisa Cipolla, a Youth Services Librarian from Washington State on her four-cylinder 2012 Zlock Racing LCC 600cc Kawasaki ZX6R.

On Tuesday she set a new FIM World Record with a top speed of 146.799mph (236.251km/h) over the timed kilometre with her machine partially streamlined before returning the next day, removing her bodywork and achieving an unfaired FIM World Record of 135.466mph (217.979km/h) over the timed kilometre.

“It always feels magnificent on the salt, but I was very nervous [on Tuesday],” she said. “It felt so good on the down run, but on the return run it didn’t feel as settled on the salt – I don’t know if the wind had picked up – so I was trying to feather the throttle. I really, really wanted 160mph, but that’s okay.

“I like doing new stuff and I’ve never ridden an unfaired bike so I didn’t know how the wind would affect me, but the down run was so much fun, except I messed up and shifted up into fifth when I didn’t have the RPMs. On the return run I did better because I just left it in fourth gear and got it up to 13,000rpm by the time I hit the measured mile.

“The faired bikes are like riding a bullet, but this was much more like riding a motorcycle. We’re already planning to come next year with a naked bike and nitrous!”

Michael Garcia, at the 2025 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials. Photo by Sean Lawless/courtesy FIM.

With competitors traveling from as far away as Japan and Australia to race, but unable to set new FIM World Records due to the unfavorable conditions, a despondent atmosphere might have been expected in the paddock. However, nothing could have been further from the truth and the unique ‘spirit of Bonneville’ was perfectly summed up by Michael Garcia who had made the long journey from Alaska to race.

Garcia holds two FIM World Records – including one set in Bolivia that stands at 265.037mph. He had travelled to Utah intent on breaking Jamie Williams’ FIM World Record of 226.667 (364.785km/h) for a partially streamlined, multi-cylinder 2000cc machine with his Garcia/Sims Racing Suzuki Hayabusa, but was thwarted by the closure of the International Track.

“It’s a passion, I just love to do it,” he said. “We couldn’t run on the long course because of weather conditions, but you take what you can get and race on the track that you can and count yourself blessed that you can at least go racing.”

ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com)

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 123 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, SuperMoto,Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country, Speedway and E-Bikes. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.

WSBK: Razgatlioglu vs Bulega – The Chase Continues

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 29, 2025

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WSBK: Razgatlioglu vs Bulega – The Chase Continues

Championship standings

Entering the second part of the season, Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) leads the standings with 407 points, holding a 26-point advantage over Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) with now four rounds to go.
The dominant duo is followed by Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) on 233 points, 148 behind Bulega.
Italian Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) remains in contention for a top-three finish, sitting just 15 points behind Petrucci. He is the highest-placed Yamaha rider in the standings.
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.It Racing – Ducati) completes the top five, only one point adrift of
Locatelli.

A new face

Sergio García will join the Honda HRC line-up alongside Xavi Vierge, stepping in for Iker Lecuona, in recovery from surgery to his left forearm. García already gained valuable track time with Honda during a test at MotorLand Aragon.

Historical performance

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) holds the record for the most wins at Magny-Cours (9), but Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu is closing in fast, with eight victories to his name at the French venue so far. The Turkish rider is also just three wins short of matching his personal season record of 18 wins.
Razgatlioglu was forced to miss the 2024 event after sustaining an injury during Free Practice. That year, Nicolo Bulega claimed two wins out of three, while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) secured his most recent WorldSBK victory in Race 1.

2026 grid

Danilo Petrucci has announced he will switch manufacturers in 2026, joining the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.
Iker Lecuona will line up alongside Nicolo Bulega at Aruba.It Racing – Ducati, while Alvaro Bautista will move to the Barni Spark Racing Team.
Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from racing at the end of the current season. The six-time WorldSBK Champion leaves behind a legacy that has marked the history of the Championship.

ChampionshipStandings

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WorldSSP title battle resumes in France with Manzi on top.

Championship standings

Having won the last race before the summer break, Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) heads to Magny-Cours still leading the Championship with 294 points.
Second-placed Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) now lies 59 points behind the Italian.
The battle for third place on the championship podium is close, with rookie Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) currently completing the WorldSSP top three on 191 points, 44 behind Oncu.
Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) is fourth with 188 points, while Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) stands fifth with 172 points.

Historical performance

From the current grid, Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) has the most wins at Magny-Cours, with two victories among his five podium finishes at the French circuit. Niki Tuuli (QJMOTOR Factory Racing) is also a race winner there, having claimed his last WorldSSP victory at the track in 2024.
Despite several podium finishes, current championship leader Stefano Manzi has yet to take a win at Magny-Cours. His main rival, Can Oncu, has only stood on the podium once at the venue — back in 2021.

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One-point gap at the top as WorldSSP300 heads to France

Championship standings

Benat Fernandez (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove) arrives in France as the Championship leader with 134 points.
Just one point behind is Julio Garcia, while two-time WorldSSP300 Champion Jeffrey Buis (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing) completes the current top three with 114 points. Garcia will miss the French round due to a recent training injury.

Historical performance

Jeffrey Buis holds the win record at Magny-Cours with four victories at the French track, the most recent coming in Race 2 in 2024.
Unai Calatayud (ARCO MotoR University Team) and Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia WorldSSP300) are the other current riders to have taken WorldSSP300 race wins at Magny-Cours.

Grid updates

Loris Veneman rejoins the WorldSSP300 field, stepping in for Mirko Gennai at MTM Kawasaki. Gennai, in turn, moves to Prodina Kawasaki Racing Sport to replace Julio Garcia.

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Track Days: Three-Day Events Taking Off

John Ulrich

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August 28, 2025

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Precision Track Days is calling its three-day takeover of VIRginia International Raceway earlier this month an exhausting, exhilarating success, with riders taking full advantage of the unique opportunity to ride all three of the track’s configurations on the same weekend.

“Everyone was excited. The tire guys left because people bought so many tires they ran out!” said Fahad Khan, co-founder with Kevin Courtemanche of the Dalton, Georgia-based track day provider.

The organization’s Friday, August 8th day took place on the 3.27-mile full course, and more than 150 riders attended that day. The Saturday and Sunday took place on the 2.25-mile North Course and the 1.65-mile South Course simultaneously. Riders could select either course when their group came up.

Riders on the South Course at VIR. Photo by Joshua Barnett/Apex Pro Photo.

And just to add to the intensity, the group sessions were staggered so that a rider could ride the North Course, pull in for gas and a drink, then head out for a session on the South Course during the same rotation. In theory, a rider could do 21 sessions on Saturday and Sunday alone, and many did, Khan said.

In addition, the event demonstrated the importance and value of soft barriers provided by the Roadracing World Action Fund (RWAF). Two riders hit soft barriers deployed at the track on the weekend, and both walked away unscathed, Khan said.

Precision Track Days riders on the full course at VIR. Photo by Joshua Barnett/Apex Pro Photo.

The track day organizer also has held three-day events on the same course at various tracks, and has another three-day, single-course event this coming weekend, starting on Friday and continuing on Saturday and Sunday at NCM (National Corvette Museum) Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Meanwhile, Sportbike Track Time (STT) is holding three-day, single-course events on Saturday August 30th, Sunday August 31st, and Monday (Labor Day) September 1st at both Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama and at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. Sportbike Track Girl is also running at the Barber event.

STT is running on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Labor Day) at Barber Motorsports Park. 129 Photo courtesy STT.

Former MotoAmerica Racer Caroline Olsen Fighting Cancer

John Ulrich

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August 28, 2025

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Former MotoAmerica Racer Caroline Olsen Fighting Cancer

Caroline Olsen poses with her Loxy-sponsored Suzuki GSX-R600 at Road Atlanta in April, 2016, at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Former (2011) Norwegian 600cc Superstock National Champion and MotoAmerica racer Caroline Olsen with Ole Bjorn and sons Dennis (age 2) and Mikkel (age 1), at the couple’s wedding on August 2, 2025. Photo by Emely Hansen.

Caroline Olsen, 35, is now in the biggest race of her life, battling cancer. The 2011 Norwegian Champion and 2013-2019 MotoAmerica contender was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of this year. She and her partner Ole Bjorn got married August 2nd, and she told Roadracing World this month, “I got diagnosed with breast cancer. So an eventful summer. I’m due for 6 months of chemo, then surgery followed by radiation; 1 year of treatment but I’m supposed to get cancer free by the end.”

On July 22, Caroline had posted on her social media, “Exactly 3 weeks ago we learned I had breast cancer with spreading to lymph (nodes). A bullet in my right chest that I thought was dense mammals turned out to be a large tumor. Today I donated my hair and had my first dose of chemo. It has gone by fast and it feels good to get started. We are prepared for the next year to be tough, but the most important thing is that I will recover fully ❤️.

“With some help from family and friends, we’ve had a nice couple of weeks camping with the boys, which I really appreciate.

“In the end; if you know something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait. I hope this post can be the little nudge you need.”

Caroline Olsen as seen in a social media post dated August 26, 2025.

On August 26th, she posted, “Then the hair was completely gone, and it will be like that for a while to come. I will honestly admit that it was a little tougher than I had thought. The difference between 3mm hair and the whole bald is felt enormous. Fortunately, it’s only temporary, and the hair grows back; we also enter the autumn season with a lot of hats, it won’t go wrong either.

“As (son) Dennis so nicely pointed out: ‘Mom, you don’t have hair’

“No, but I’m still me. I share openly about my illness because it makes it easier for me and those around me to talk about cancer. Cancer is still a scary word for so many. Maybe through transparency we can make it a little less scary for those who will one day go through the same thing? What do you think?

“I choose to believe so.”

Follow Caroline’s cancer journey on her new Instagram: carolineoplassen

Caroline Olsen with her boys, on a recent family camping trip.

Caroline Olsen and Ole Bjorn with their kids on their family camping trip.

Caroline Olsen cut her hair and donated much of it after her cancer diagnoses.

Another shot of Caroline Olsen and Ole Bjorn.

Caroline Olsen (43) in action during the 2016 MotoAmerica season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

U.S. Women’s Team Wins FIM 6-Days Enduro

August 30, 2025

Korie Steede - Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing - 6DAYS. Photo courtesy Husqverna.

The U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team (WWT) has clinched a record-equaling sixth 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations victory in Bergamo, Italy, with a brilliant display resulting in Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Korie Steede – alongside United States teammates Brandy Richards and Rachel Gutish – standing on top of the podium.

Equipped with the Husqvarna FC 250, Steede showcased front-running form throughout the entirety of the event, posting a string of top-three results while enduring what was a challenging Italian landscape in the heat of the European summer.

Placing second in the final test of the week behind WWT scratch winner Richards, the 24-year-old formed part of the winning squad that sealed victory with an exceptional +37:23.58 margin over second position, which resulted in the USA earn a record-equaling sixth women’s crown at the coveted event. Steede was also ranked P2 behind Richards in the individual standings.

“It was a great week here at the 6DAYS in Italy, and a huge moment for both me and the team to get our sixth win for the United States,” reflected Steede. “It wasn’t easy out there with the conditions being really challenging throughout each day, and we were definitely tested over the duration of the event, but overall to come away with another win is a super-proud moment for all of us. Thanks to my team and my teammates for making this happen, it is really special! I love competing in the 6DAYS, and I’m already looking forward to next year.”

Women’s World Trophy Classification (After Day 6 of 6)

1. USA, 10:11:54.09

2. Australia, +37:23.58

3. France, +44:05.32

4. Italy, +57:24.59

5. Great Britain, +1:39:15.38

EWC: Take Five With Niccolò Canepa

August 30, 2025

Niccolò Canepa, Yamaha Motor Europe’s Road Racing Sporting Manager. Photo courtesy EWC.

Niccolò Canepa, the FIM Endurance World Championship winner turned Yamaha Motor Europe’s Road Racing Sporting Manager, took time out to reflect on the 46th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race and look ahead to next month’s EWC season-deciding Bol d’Or. This is what the 37-year-old from Italy had to say.

On Yamaha Racing Team’s return to the Suzuka 8 Hours…

“It was great to have the factory Yamaha Racing Team back racing at Suzuka for the first time since 2019. It shows our commitment to racing at the highest level. We had an incredible line-up with Jack [Miller] from MotoGP, Andrea [Locatelli] from WorldSBK and, of course, four-time Suzuka winner and 12-time JSB1000 champion, Katsuyuki Nakasuga. With such a talented trio of riders, we felt from the start, and the guys proved it, that we would have the chance to fight for victory.”

On World Superbike star Andrea Locatelli’s EWC debut…

“I was delighted for Andrea. He is having a great season in WorldSBK this year, so he was full of confidence, but he had never ridden at Suzuka before the test. With this in mind, his lap in the Top 10 Trial was incredible, as he smashed the existing lap record, admittedly to then have it beaten by a rival, but to be able to produce a lap like that to secure second on the grid under such pressure was incredible. I think it highlights the level of talent in WorldSBK. The race itself had everything, and it was great to see the team fight at the front for its entirety. All three riders showed superb pace, with Andrea setting the fastest race lap as he again impressed, and they gave it absolutely everything in the extreme heat and humidity. Jack rode perfectly throughout the race and put in some amazing stints, while Nakasuga-san was as fast and consistent as ever. To finish just 34 seconds behind the winners, after eight hours of intense racing, showcased just what an impressive team effort it was.”

On Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team’s podium run ending…

“For YART, it was a tougher weekend. They struggled to find a good setup at the test, but once they arrived for race week, they immediately felt better on the bike. They qualified in sixth, and Marvin [Fritz], Karel [Hanika], and Jason [O’Halloran] all had good pace during the race. They were firmly in the hunt for a podium before, unfortunately, they had to retire. It was the first time that they had not finished on the podium at an EWC race since the Bol d’Or in 2023, and it was tough to take, especially with only four rounds on the EWC calendar, and considering how well they had performed in the previous races. The good news is that they still lead the championship standings by a point, with just one round left at the Bol d’Or. The way the team are working at the moment is very impressive, and if they can keep that focus heading into the final round, anything is possible.”

On ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99’s Suzuka personal best…

“It was great to see ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 have such a good race. They had been struggling to find the right balance with their bike in the lead-up, and could only qualify in 18th, but they then produced a faultless performance on Sunday. They made no mistakes and kept a fast, consistent pace, and ended the race in a very competitive ninth place as the leading team on Dunlop tyres, which was an excellent result and their second consecutive top ten at Suzuka.”

On next month’s EWC title-deciding Bol d’Or…

“We are in for an incredible final round of the EWC season at the Bol d’Or, as not only do YART have the chance to win the championship, Yamaha also has a chance to be crowned the Superstock and Production class champions as well, so it should be an amazing showdown, and we are hoping to come back with all three titles.”

The EWC season-deciding Bol d’Or takes place from 18-21 September. Click HERE for more information.

CNN To Air “It Doesn’t Have To Hurt” On September 7

August 30, 2025

Canadian road racer Dan Kruger is featured in an upcoming documentary to air on CNN that goes in-depth on opioid addiction, chronic pain, and the recovery process using the M.O.R.E. Program–an evidence-based mindfulness program that has changed his life. CNN followed Dan out to California to meet with the doctor that founded the program–Dr. Eric Garland. A CNN camera crew then spent the weekend at Roebling Raceway watching Dan compete in the WERA National Endurance Championship. The CNN crew then made the trip to Dan’s home in Georgia for a long-form interview with world renowned neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” on Pain

Dan suffered a serious head injury racing in Japan in 2015, broke his back competing in the China Superbike Championship, and has had over 20 surgeries during his extensive motorcycle racing career. He also suffers from psoriatic arthritis and several other inflammatory diseases that he has been dealing with since his early 20s.

Recently, Dan was a featured speaker at the RX and Illicit Summit https://hmpglobal.com/…/rx-summit-hope-ambassador-dan… , briefed Congress last year in Washington, and has several major speaking engagements planned later this year and early 2026. His goal is to break the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction and share a success story on how he not only beat it but is effectively managing his chronic pain.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta has written a book also titled “It doesn’t have to Hurt” that comes out September 2nd that also features Dan’s story and takes an in-depth look at a variety of ways to manage serious chronic pain including the M.O.R.E. Program.

If you ride motorcycles, there is a very good chance you have suffered an injury at some point. You may have been on pain medication to help you through it. Many times, that leads to chronic pain that many times is with you for life. We think the documentary and the book will resonate with almost everyone in one way or another. There are also millions of “silent addicts” living amongst us and this story will give hope to them and others that there is an option to get through it and it works!

For more information:

https://x.com/drsanjaygupta

https://drericgarland.com/

https://dankrugerofficial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dankrugerracingteam

Stockill’s Perfect Day In Wet MiniGP Quebec Debut

August 29, 2025

Race one of three, lap one, in the wet Motul FIM MiniGP Canada round two at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant in Quebec, and eventual triple winner No. 68 Jager Stockill, No. 91 Ethan Reardon, No. 15 Stefan Tanasic and No. 20 Martina Cardenas. Eventually earning third, Cardenas made history as the first female to earn the podium at a Mini National round. Photo courtesy Colin Fraser.