AHRMA: Staropoli Takes Open Two-Stroke Win At Barber

Michael Gougis

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October 8, 2025

AHRMA: Staropoli Takes Open Two-Stroke Win At Barber

From Left, Benjamin Waters, Ralph Staropoli and Jonathan Schendel. Photo by Cathy Drexler.

True race-bred GP machines took to the track at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 4, as riders competed for a $6,300 prize purse in the Open Two-Stroke class at the 20th Barber Vintage Festival. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event featured bikes ranging from 125cc to 750cc, drawing more than 20 competitors eager to showcase their speed and skill.

Nine competitors raced on 125cc bikes, ten on 250cc machines, and four in the larger 250cc+ category, which included, two 500cc bikes, one being a Suter, and two Yamaha TZ750s. After fierce competition, Ralph Staropoli claimed the overall victory aboard his 2002 Honda RS250. Close behind was Benjamin Walters on his Yamaha TZ750 and Oliver Hutchison riding a 2007 Yamaha TZ250.

Staropoli not only raced but also organized the prize fund, securing sponsorship from several anonymous AHRMA racers, Rising Sun Cycles, Iconic Motorbikes, and Mojo Yamaha for a total purse of $6,300. All Points Manufacturing specifically contributed the portion of the purse designated for racers finishing fifth through tenth. Bridgestone Tires also donated a set of race tires to the overall winner.

The event marked another thrilling chapter in the AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, showcasing the enduring appeal of two-stroke machines and the passion of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.

Winners of the 250cc plus class:

1st – Benjamin Walters TZ750

2nd – Adrian Jasso Suter 500

3rd – David Crussell TZ750

Winners of the 250cc class:

1st – Ralph Staropoli RS250

2nd – Oliver Hutchison TZ250

3rd – Sven Bley RS250

Winners of the 125cc class:

1st – Jonathan Schendel TZ125

2nd – Jordan Reid RS125

3rd – Holly Varey TZ125

“This year’s race was a great success, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum—growing the purse and the grid entries each year,” shared Staropoli, prize fund organizer and AHRMA member.

About Rising Sun Cycles

Rising Sun Cycles have been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road-racing motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. They possess a rock-solid reputation of providing fast shipping, support, and satisfaction and pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.

About Iconic Motorbikes

Iconic Motorbikes is a leading motorbike, memorabilia, and parts online platform that lists and sells items worldwide. No other auction site offers their level of white-glove services, which make them a one-stop shop: requests are received daily for service work, paint work, custom builds, import/export, domestic transport, and sourcing of any motorbikes and/or parts. At Iconic Motorbikes, customers not only find their dream bike, but are also able to have it fully serviced and delivered ready to ride. If you can dream it up, their team will make it happen.

About All Points Manufacturing

All Points Manufacturing’s mission is to provide customizable formulation, manufacturing, and co-packing solutions for the functional food and nutritional supplements industries. APM’s formulations and operations adhere to a strict quality regimen dictated by their quality manual, stressing product quality and safety through development and production, from the conception of an idea to a ready for sale finished good, ensuring satisfaction for the customer and most importantly their customers. FDA Registered, cGMP, Kosher, Organic and Informed Sport certified.

About Mojo Yamaha

Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.

About Bridgestone

Bridgestone Tires offers tires for all types of motorcycles including road and off road racing.

About AHRMA

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

BSB Talent Cup: American Raymond Jr in Top 10

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 8, 2025

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BSB Talent Cup: American Raymond Jr in Top 10

Raymond Jr finishes 7th, 11th, and 9th after a weekend filled with mechanical issues.

It was a weekend with 40 mph winds, 50 degree Fahrenheit temps and on/off rain all weekend.

FP2- the engine was overheating since lap 1. Turns out we had a bad engine.

Qualifying- Josh had to run in the new engine. He ended up qualifying with a great position of p7 on the grid.

Race 1- It was a wet race. It was a battle the entire race. Josh ended up finishing in 7th.

Race 2- Dry race. Starting 5th on the grid. Every time Josh would downshift hard the bike would hit a false neutral. He was blowing corners and almost running of the track. He stayed out because he knew he still had to try to run a fast lap to get the best grid position for race 3.

Race 3- Dry race. Starting from 11th. The team worked hard to fix the bike and all though it was better, Jr was still getting false neutrals. Josh kept his head down and was able to fight for p9.

Raymond SR- “We were dealt some really bad luck all weekend, Josh kept his head down and rode his butt off. The whole team was proud of the way he rode under the circumstances.”

“Since Josh is not U.k. Citizen we can not do track days in England. So Josh can not test at the track any other time besides a race weekend. It’s a bit of an extra hill to climb, especially when something goes wrong. Luckily Josh is on a great team that never gives up.”

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Red Bull Rookies Cup Selection: All Seven MotoAmerica Riders Advance To Final Day

Michael Gougis

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October 8, 2025

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Red Bull Rookies Cup Selection: All Seven MotoAmerica Riders Advance To Final Day

By Sean Bice

Bodie Paige (65). Photo by Michael Gougis.

As further evidence of MotoAmerica’s mission to find and develop World Champions, seven current and former MotoAmerica riders are participating in this week’s Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Selection Event, which is being held in Guadix, Spain.

Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) at Misano. Photo by Danny Vela / Life Be Lucky Photography.

Apparently, the plan is working because all seven of our riders were chosen to continue into Thursday, which is the final day for the event. Out of 112 riders from 38 countries around the world, 56 have advanced to the final day, including the following seven MotoAmerica riders:

• Hank Vossberg

• Ella Dreher

• Bodie Paige

• Kensei Matsudaira

• Mikey Lou Sanchez

• Mahdi Salem

• Joshua Raymond Jr.

Three of the above—Vossberg, Dreher, and Matsudaira—were also invited to train last week in preparation for this week’s Selection Event at four-time GP World Champion Jorge Martinez’s Aspar KSB Sports Academy in Valencia, Spain.

According to Peter Clifford, Director of Rider Development & Media for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, “About eight (new riders) will be invited to join the grid for 2026, which is the 20th Cup season.”

Joshua Raymond Jr. Photo courtesy Josh Raymond.

Current MotoAmerica riders and champions who have been selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in the past include Cameron Beaubier (2007), JD Beach (2007, 2008 [Champion]), Mathew Scholtz (2008, 2009, 2010), Jake Gagne (2009), Hayden Gillim (2009), Sean Dylan Kelly (2016, 2017, 2018), Rocco Landers (2021), Tyler Scott (2019) and Alexander Enriquez (2023). Current Moto2 competitor Joe Roberts (2012, 2013) also was formerly selected for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and American Kristian Daniel Jr. has been competing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup for the past two years.

From all of us at MotoAmerica, good luck to Hank, Ella, Bodie, Kensei, Mikey Lou, Mahdi, and Josh on Thursday.

CVMA: Racing Round 1 2025/2026 Winter Series

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 8, 2025

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CVMA: Racing Round 1 2025/2026 Winter Series

10/4-5/2025 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – The CVMA 2025/2026 Winter series started with a bang! Drawing riders from all over North and South America to the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for excellent racing and great people, the experience at CVMA is unequaled. CVMA attracted a record number of racers for our first round and everyone was super pumped to test their skills against some of the fastest riders anywhere.

Friday’s practice and New Racer School kicked off the weekend with the NRS graduating eight new racers who will join the amateur ranks racing with CVMA this season.

Saturday Qualifying

Saturday morning dawned cool and breezy, but things heated up quickly with the start of qualifying.

The fastest of all in Saturday morning qualifying, Deion Campbell topped the field of open-class bikes, turning a 1:45.680 lap time.

Victor Perez de Leon was fastest on a middleweight, turning a 1:46.062 lap time.

Justin Bordonaro was fastest on a lightweight bike with a 1:53.460 lap time.

Sawyer Lafayette was fastest on an ultra-lightweight bike with a 1:55.159 lap time.

Andy DiBrino was fastest on a CVMA Hooligan bike with a 1:50.153 lap time.

Saturday Races

Standout racers on Saturday included:

Justin Fite had two open-class race wins.

Andy DiBrino won both CVMA Hooligans races.

Justin Bordonaro won two Lightweight races.

Sunday Shootouts

Summary

In the first shootout race of the day, the Middleweight Shootout, Bryce Kornbau (BPR Yamaha YZF-R9) got the holeshot and led the first lap, followed by Owen Williams (Suzuki GSX-R750) in second and Nicholas Telliard in third. Williams made a brave pass in turn eleven on the third lap to take the lead on the third lap, demoting Korbau to second. Telliard and Joel Ohman (Suzuki GSX-R750) ran nose to tail for most of the race until the last lap, when Ohman was able to make the pass and take the final spot on the podium. In the end, it was Williams for the win, Kornbau second, and Ohman third.

At the start of the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Alex George jumped into the lead at first, but Sawyer Lafayette was able to pass George to take the lead by turn four. At the end of the first lap, the order was Lafayette leading George and Josh Lerner. The order remained the same until the last lap, when Wesley Lakis was able to make a pass on Lerner to take third. Also on the final lap, Lafayette broke a long-standing lap record in the class, turning a 1:52.656 laptime. At the finish, Lafayette was first to see the checkered flag, followed by George in second, and Lakis in third.

Deion Campbell (194) leading Nicholas Ciling (50), Andy DiBrino (62) and Michael Gilbert (55) at the start of The Shootout. Photo Credit Caliphotography. — Deion Campbell (194) leading Nicholas Ciling (50), Andy DiBrino (62) and Michael Gilbert (55) at the start of The Shootout. Photo Credit Caliphotography

In the premier race of the day, The Shootout, Deion Campbell (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) got the hole shot and was never headed. At the end of the first lap, Nicholas Ciling (Yamaha YZF-R1) was second and Andy DiBrino third. On the third lap, Michael Gilbert (BPR Yamaha YZF-R1) made a pass on DiBrino on the brakes into turn six to take third. Gilbert was able to pass Ciling a lap later to take second. Ciling and DiBrino ran very close the entire race in a battle for the final spot on the podium, but DiBrino was never able to make the pass. In the end, Campbell took the win with Gilbert second and Ciling holding off DiBrino for third.

The Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout started with Justin Bordonaro (Aprilia RS 660) leading into turn one. At the end of the first lap, Bordonard led, followed by Matt Hornschu (Yamaha YZF-R7) in second, and Gio Alvarez, who started from the back of the grid on his Aprilia RS 660, was able to make his way to third. Alvarez made an inside pass on Hornschu into turn sixteen on lap four to take second. Alvarez then chased down Bordonaro and made a pass in turn six on the last lap to take the lead. Alvarez won the race, followed by Bordonaro in second and Hornschu in third.

Full race results can be found on Speedhive: Link

Next Round. Come out and join us for the next round of the CVMA 25/26 Winter Series on October 31st – November 2nd.

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur, and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.

CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. CVMA also offers a New Racers School for those starting in racing on the Friday before each race weekend. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com to sign up or for more information.

CVMA. Built for racers by racers and offering the best racing experience around!

CVMA would also like to thank the 2024/2025 Winter Series Sponsors: Support Moto Racing, Apex Assassins, Ryder Gear, CaliPhotography, Racers Edge/Dunlop, RoadRace City/Bridgestone, Del’s Flooring, The California Superbike School, Ride HMVC, First Team IT, Yamaha, CT Racing/Pirelli, Compact Octane Trackdays, 2Fast Track days, Statewide Services Inc.

NRS Sponsors: Alpinestars, 6D Helmets, Five Gloves, and Racers Edge/Dunlop

AHRMA: Joyce, Hall Take Vintage Cup Wins At Barber

Michael Gougis

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October 8, 2025

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AHRMA: Joyce, Hall Take Vintage Cup Wins At Barber

Rounds 19 and 20 of AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup series, which highlights the 500 Premier class, were held October 4 and 5, at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, AL as part of the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.

Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.

Rolling into Barber, we knew the heavy hitters would come out for the 20th anniversary of the Barber Vintage Festival, and they didn’t disappoint. Having officially clinched the championship in June at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Tim Joyce brought John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G50 back out for the last big show of 2025. Never to be discounted, Rob Hall, who had chosen to only run a select handful of races this year on Stu Carter’s 1968 Seeley G50, also was sure to bring close action to the Vintage Cup finale. Kevin Dinsmoor on John Turner’s 1962 R50 BMW, who had come on strong in the middle of the season, was certain to keep everyone honest.

On Saturday, we saw nine bikes line up. Rob Hall got a fantastic start and quickly rolled into turn one in the lead, closely followed by the entire field in a cacophony of sound, sight, and smell. Hall put his head down and worked up a sizable multi-bike gap in front of Joyce for half of the eight-lap race. Joyce continued to push hard in the way he is known to do, and began chipping away the gap, making his way up to Hall in Charlotte’s Web, and putting a tight but clean pass on Hall mid-race. Each subsequent lap Joyce increased his gap on Hall in the tight stuff, but Hall’s bike with a bit of an edge on power would close on Joyce in the fast stuff. When the white flag came out, Hall’s body language changed, and it was clear something was about to happen. By the time they got out of Museum Corner and through the chicane, Hall had chipped away at the gap and was right on Joyce’s rear wheel down the back straight; the crowd on the hillside was visibly excited by the race action. As they came from the back section and around the last turn, Joyce had the edge, but Hall took an inside line and it was a full on drag race side-by-side to the checkered flag. There was absolutely no way to call the race visually, it was that close, but thanks to live timing it verified Joyce got the win by a mere .023 seconds. (Hall had his transponder in his leathers, which may have made the difference!). Dinsmoor rounded out the podium in third place.

The balance of the grid in order of finish was Wes Orloff in fourth, riding Dale Coffman’s 1967 Honda CR4507, Brian Larrabure in fifth on an NYC Norton 1968 Seeley G50, David Roper sixth campaigning his 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Harry Vanderlinden seventh on a 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Tim O’Donnell in eighth position riding a 1969 Ducati MK3 350, and Ian McQueen finishing ninth on a 1958 Matchless G50.

As if the close racing wasn’t enough of a good show, some very dear friends of AHRMA put together a purse for the Vintage Cup, which would pay out to the first five racers to be awarded at the Saturday night Awards Ceremony. Finishing in the money: Tim Joyce, Rob Hall, Kevin Dinsmoor, Wes Orloff, Brian Larrabure.

Having put in a great show on Saturday, Joyce and Dinsmoor chose to sit out Sunday’s race, but that didn’t stop Hall from showing us all some style, putting in fast laps and a sizable gap on his Seeley G50. Orloff got the hole shot, but Hall got past him coming out of turn one and held the lead until the checkered flag. Orloff finished second, with Roper rounding out the podium in third. The balance of the grid, in order of finish was Tony Read, riding a 1968 Triumph 500 in fourth, O’Donnell in fifth, McQueen in sixth, and Larrabure in seventh.

“As a sponsor of the Vintage Cup and also of the 500 Premier class, I am well aware of how dear these 500 Premier motorcycles are getting. It makes me incredibly happy to see as many bikes as we had on the Barber grid, but I’d like to personally thank all the riders who signed up for the class at all the races this year. I’d also like to acknowledge the owners, builders, and the tuners who put these bikes out there for us to enjoy. This is the true intent of the Vintage Cup concept and I’m proud to nurture this cause.” Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton said. “Beyond the motorcycles, I’d also like to thank, in no particular order, Bob Blakely, Alex and Cindy McLean, Kevin Dinsmoor, Bob Robbins, and Brian Larrabure for stepping up and contributing to the purse to give our racers and team owners a little something for their effort.”

Cummings continued: “Congratulations to Tim Joyce, for clinching the AHRMA 2025 Vintage Cup and showing what a tenacious rider and competitor he is and always has been. I’m looking very forward to the 2026 Vintage Cup which will feature the 250GP class, bringing out bikes that may be somewhat more accessible than the big 500 GP machines. We are poised for a very competitive 2026 series. Morale is high in AHRMA, and this was a great way to close the 2025 season.”

“On behalf of the entire AHRMA community, I want to extend a huge congratulations to Tim Joyce for taking the 2025 Vintage Cup title — a true racer’s racer and a deserving champion. I’d also like to thank every rider, bike owner, and our incredible sponsor NYC Norton for making this season unforgettable. Your dedication, passion, and stunning machines put on one hell of a show from start to finish. This is what vintage racing is all about,” said Greg “GT” Tomlinson, AHRMA Chairman of the Board.

The 2026 Vintage Cup will feature the 250GP class. Rounds 1 and 2 of the AHRMA National Road Race Series will be at Roebling Road Raceway, February 14-15, 2026, in Bloomingdale, GA.

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results

Saturday, October 4, 2025

1 – Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G50, Springfield, VT

2 – Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC

3 – Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT

4 – Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI

5 – Brian Larrabure, 1967 Seeley G50, Calabasas, CA

6 – David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

7 – Harry Vanderinden, 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Hickory, NC

8 – Tim O’Donnell, 1969 Ducati MK3 350, Indianapolis, IN

9 – Ian Mcqueen, 1958 AJS G50, London, ON

Sunday, October 5, 2025

1 – Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC

2 – Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI

3 – David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

4 – Tony Read, 1968 Triumph 500, Charlotte, TN

5 – Tim O’Donnell, 1969 Ducati MK3 350, Indianapolis, IN

6 – Ian Mcqueen, 1958 AJS G50, London, ON

7 – Brian Larrabure, 1967 Seeley G50, Calabasas, CA

About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

WSBK: Superbike Heads To Estoril

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 8, 2025

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Bulega keeps title fight alive as WorldSBK heads to Portugal

Championship standings

With 523 points from 10 rounds out of 12, Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) continues to lead the WorldSBK standings.
Just 36 points behind sits Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) on 487 points.
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) holds third place with 284 points, enjoying a 30-point advantage over Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha).
Locatelli has 254 points, just one ahead of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who benefitted from two podium finishes at Aragon to close the gap.

Razgatlioglu’s Title Chances

With a 36-point lead and 124 points still available before Estoril, Razgatlioglu could secure the title as early as Race 2. To do so, he must outscore Bulega by 26 points across the round.

Historical Performance

At Estoril in 2024, Razgatlioglu won both Race 1 and Race 2, while Bulega claimed victory in the Tissot Superpole Race.
Bautista took two podium finishes last year at the Portuguese venue.
In total, Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) have each taken four wins at Estoril, while Bautista and Bulega are the only other riders on the current grid to have won there.

2026 Grid Updates

Since the Aragon Round, several announcements have shaped the 2026 WorldSBK grid:

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) will move to Pata Maxus Yamaha, replacing the retiring Jonathan Rea.
Honda HRC will feature a brand-new line-up with Jake Dixon andSomkiat Chantra, the latter becoming the first full-time Thai rider in WorldSBK.
BMW has confirmed that Miguel Oliveira will join the team, completing its 2026 rider roster.

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WorldSSP heads to Portugal with Manzi on the brink of glory

WorldSSP race start at Aragon. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Championship standings

With 380 points, Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)retains a solid lead in the standings, holding a 60-point advantage over Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) on 320 points.
The Turkish rider reduced the gap by 9 points at Aragon, pushing Manzi’s title chances forward to Estoril.
With 223 points, Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) sits third in the standings, though Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) remains within striking distance, just 4 points behind.

Manzi’s Title Chances

Stefano Manzi could secure the 2025 WorldSSP title as early as Race 1 if he outscores Can Oncu by 15 points:

If Manzi finishes P1 and Oncu is P6 or lower
If Manzi finishes P2 and Oncu is P11 or lower
If Manzi finishes P3 and Oncu is P15 or lower

Historical performance

In 2024, Manzi finished third in Race 1 before winning Race 2 at Estoril.
Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) also stood on the podium at Estoril in 2024, finishing third in Race 2.
Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) is a past winner at the circuit, having claimed victory in Race 2 back in 2020.

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Five riders split by 41 points as WorldSSP300 returns to Estoril

WorldSSP300 race start at Aragon. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Championship standings

Benat Fernandez (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kove) arrives at Estoril as the Championship leader with 172 points, having been the only rider in the top five to score in Race 2 at Aragon.
David Salvador (Team ProDina XCI) sits second, 13 points back on 159, with Carter Thompson (MTM Kawasaki) a further 9 points behind in third.
Julio Garcia (Prodina Kawasaki Racing Sport), returning in Aragon after missing the French Round through injury, has slipped to fourth with 136 points.
Two-time WorldSSP300 Champion Jeffrey Buis (Freudenberg KTM-Paligo Racing) rounds out the top five with 131 points, 41 behind Fernandez.

Historical performance

The WorldSSP300 field last raced at Estoril in 2022.
Of the current grid, only four riders competed in that edition: Matteo Vannucci (PATA AG Motorsport Italia WorldSSP300), Kevin Sabbatucci (Accolade Funds Smrz Racing BGR), Humberto Maier (Yamaha AD78 FIMLA by MS Racing), and Marco Gaggi (Team BrCorse).

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MotoAmerica: BrownTown Racing Plans Full 2026 Season

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 7, 2025

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MotoAmerica: BrownTown Racing Plans Full 2026 Season

BrownTown Racing Closes Out Limited MotoAmerica Season With Consistent Top Finishes Looking Forward to a Full Season in 2026.

BrownTown Racing’s Chase Brown finished out the SC-Project Twins Cup season with fast and consistent finishes. Chase ran a limited MotoAmerica season competing in three events running near the front during all portions of each event. A string of 5th place finishes and regularly running near the front of the pack during warm-up and qualifying sessions were the highlights of his limited season. With only one DNF due to a crash beyond his control Chase finished 5th, 8th, 5th, 6th, 5th, DNF.

This consistency and natural talent had the paddock taking notice of Chase’s speed and ability. With this year’s success BrownTown Racing is preparing for a full on assault in the Twins Cup for 2026.

Chase stated “With our results and ability to run near the front with a limited schedule we are planning a full Twins Cup MotoAmerica season in 2026.” “We had podium pace at each event so we hope to carry that momentum into next year.” Browntown Racing is already hard at work with their Aprillia 660 preparing for off-season testing and looking to step onto the podium in 2026.

Chase Brown would like to thank his parents and crew as well as Powersport Supply, KWS Motorsports, K-Tech Suspension, Vortex, and Blud Lubricants for the support this season.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Will Miss Australian and Malaysian GPs

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 7, 2025

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Will Miss Australian and Malaysian GPs

No surgery is required for the #93 but his recovery plan rules out the next two races.

Marc Marquez is confirmed to miss the next two Grands Prix following further medical checks undertaken on his arrival home to Madrid. The newly crowed World Champion is confirmed to have suffered a fracture at the base of the coracoid process and a ligament injury to his right shoulder.

Clinical examination and radiological assessment have ruled out any connection with previous injuries and confirmed the absence of significant bone displacement.

The medical team at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, led by Dr. Samuel Antuña and Dr. Ignacio Roger de Oña, has therefore opted for a conservative treatment plan, involving rest and immobilization of the affected shoulder until it is fully healed and the fracture is clinically consolidated. This rules out the #93’s participation in the upcoming Grands Prix in Australia and Malaysia.

Marquez will undergo weekly check-ups and his progress will determine the final recovery time and his return to competition.

Marc Marquez: “Fortunately, the injury isn’t severe, but it’s important to respect the recovery timeline. My goal is to be back before the end of the season, but without rushing things beyond the doctors’ recommendations. Both my personal and the team’s main goals have been achieved, so now the priority is to recover properly and return at 100%.”

AHRMA: Sunday Results From The Barber Vintage Festival

John Ulrich

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October 6, 2025

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AHRMA: Sunday Results From The Barber Vintage Festival

SUNDAY RACES - RACE 1 SOT 4
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 2 SOS 3 NGSBLWT
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 3 VSBHWT F 750 SP500 2STRK CL 250
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 4 2STRK CL 350 F125 200GP+ NHPHWT PRE 1940
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 5 BEARS F VINTAGE TCC BUILD TRAIN RACE
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 6 MOTO LEMANS 250GP NHPLWT CL C FOOT HAND
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 7 SOT 2
SUNDAY RACES - RACE 8 VINTAGE SIDECAR

BSB: Ray and Redding Victorious At Oulton Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 6, 2025

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BSB: Ray and Redding Victorious At Oulton Park

Bradley Ray and Scott Redding shared the Bennetts British Superbike Championship victories in two intense races at Oulton Park today as the title fight goes down to the wire at Brands Hatch in two weeks’ time (17/18/19 October).

30-points separate defending champion Kyle Ryde from fierce rival Ray ahead of the final three races in Kent, but with a maximum of 105 points available, Leon Haslam also remains in mathematical contention after a hat trick of podiums at Oulton Park.

Ray claimed a sensational victory in race two, starting 14th on the grid to pass both Christian Iddon and Haslam on the final lap to return to winning ways for Raceways Yamaha.

The race initially got underway once again in mixed conditions with yesterday’s winner Josh Brookes hitting the front of the pack from Ryde, Lee Jackson and Iddon. The championship leader though hit the front of the pack as Rogers moved into second by the end of the opening lap.

The race was red flagged on lap three when Peter Hickman’s LEW 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad suffered a technical problem and then there was a subsequent clean-up for track contamination.

On the restart, Iddon hit the front of the pack from Brookes and Jackson, but Ray was on the attack and he was carving his way through the pack. By lap five, he was trailing championship rival Ryde and he made a decisive move into third.

Haslam and Iddon had made a break at the front of the pack, but once Ray had moved ahead of his Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha rival, he had the leading pair in his sights, setting a blistering pace to close the gap ahead of the final lap.

Ray first made a move on Iddon for second at Island, before having Haslam in his sights. The Raceways Yamaha rider dived down the inside at Knickerbrook to snatch the lead, holding it to the chequered flag as the top three were separated by just 0.481s.

Ryde held fourth, with Storm Stacey back in the top five for Bathams AJN Racing BMW and Tommy Bridewell claimed sixth place for Honda Racing UK.

In the final race of the weekend, Redding delivered an incredible win for the Hager PBM Ducati team after an intense ten-way battle for the victory ahead of Ray and Haslam.

Ray knew he needed to outscore Ryde before the title chase heads to Brands Hatch for the season finale, and he instantly hit the front of the pack at the start, ahead of his closest championship rival with Haslam into third place.

A lap later and Ryde had seized the advantage with a move at Old Hall, but Ray instantly fought back and regained the position into Island.

The leading trio initially had begun to break the pack but Redding was closing, and behind him a freight train of riders were also ready to join the battle including Iddon, Stacey, Bridewell, Max Cook, Glenn Irwin and Charlie Nesbitt all in pursuit.

Ray was holding the lead despite the mounting pressure from Ryde, Haslam and Redding as the order continued to change with the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing rider moving into second place at Lakeside on the seventh lap.

A lap later and Haslam grabbed the lead with a move at Old Hall and as he moved ahead, Ryde also saw his opportunity to move forward and a pass at Hizzys put him ahead of his main title rival, pushing Ray into third.

The lead changed again on lap nine, when Ryde made another committed pass into Hizzys. The Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha rider was defending hard, but Haslam was determined and a lap later the lead changed again as he fired ahead at Lakeside.

Ryde was fighting back, making a move back into the lead at Hizzys again, whilst Ray knew he needed to close down his fierce rival and he crucially moved into second place at Knickerbrook on the same lap.

On lap 11, Ray was back at the front of the pack and he was pushing to add to his earlier win in race two, but two laps later Haslam regained the advantage at Old Hall as Redding moved into a podium position on the Hager PBM Ducati.

Redding was into second place by lap 14 as he dived ahead of Ray at Lodge before seizing the lead a lap later at Hizzys.

Redding was pushing for the victory with Haslam holding second as Stacey then was third as he began battling with Ray for the final podium position. The Raceways Yamaha rider moved back ahead for third place with three laps to go and then it would come down to the last corner on the final lap to decide the podium positions.

Redding would ultimately emerge on top to claim his fifth race win of the season, but Haslam hit a false neutral into Lodge for the final time and ran wide, as Ray stormed through into second on the run to the line.

Haslam was trying to regain the ground as Stacey made a final bid for the last podium position on the run to the chequered flag, but the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing rider had the edge by just 0.026s.

Ryde claimed fifth place ahead of Glenn Irwin and Iddon, with Cook, Bridewell and Charlie Nesbitt completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 2 result:

Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha)
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.184s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.481s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +2.073s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +3.894s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +3.996s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +5.048s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +5.451s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +5.534s
Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties /Look Forward Racing Honda) +5.918s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 3 result:

Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati)
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.462s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.700s
Storm Stacey (Bathams AJN Racing BMW) +0.726s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +2.251s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +2.408s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +2.532s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +2.615s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +2.846s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +3.775s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 445
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) 415
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) 344
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 272
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 272
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) 268
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 237.5
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 217
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 212
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) 204

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

BRADLEY RAY – RACEWAYS YAMAHA

“After a difficult start to the weekend, it was great to be able to turn things around with today’s success. I feel really pleased to have brought home a win for the team, the last couple of rounds haven’t been easy, so it’s nice to pay them back for all of the hard work.

“I’m feeling happy with our performance this weekend; we took some points away from Kyle in the championship standings, and that’s what matters.

“We’ll head towards Brands Hatch with the aim of replicating today’s form in an attempt to put up a hard fight for the championship crown.”

SCOTT REDDING – HAGER PBM DUCATI

“This weekend has honestly felt like a baptism of fire! I won at Assen and then I came here and I could barely get the bike around, I think it might be to do with not having a set up in the dry around here like these other guys do with this year and previous years.

“I just took it race by race. In the last race, I thought if I got a top five I’d be happy, and a podium I’d be over the moon, and I just felt good on the bike. I had the bit between my teeth, I wasn’t thinking at all about making mistakes or crashing and I was determined but calm.

“I overrode a little bit, but I was just excited and hats off to these guys, I still don’t believe it, we set up the bike based on sighting laps, which isn’t ideal but somehow we made it work.

“I’d go far as to say that was my best win, even more so than when I was in BSB in 2019, because I literally went off of no dry set up on a track which is difficult for me and I don’t know why or how it happened!

“I was going round the slow down lap thinking how did that just happen? They’re the good days, especially after a difficult weekend.”

AHRMA: Staropoli Takes Open Two-Stroke Win At Barber

October 8, 2025

AHRMA Vintage Cup Replacement IMG_2167 (2025-10-07T20_29_56.377) — Rob Hall (270) leads Tim Joyce (309) and Kevin Dinsmoor (304) in AHRMA Vintage Cup action at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Craig Chawla.

True race-bred GP machines took to the track at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 4, as riders competed for a $6,300 prize purse in the Open Two-Stroke class at the 20th Barber Vintage Festival. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event featured bikes ranging from 125cc to 750cc, drawing more than 20 competitors eager to showcase their speed and skill.

Nine competitors raced on 125cc bikes, ten on 250cc machines, and four in the larger 250cc+ category, which included, two 500cc bikes, one being a Suter, and two Yamaha TZ750s. After fierce competition, Ralph Staropoli claimed the overall victory aboard his 2002 Honda RS250. Close behind was Benjamin Walters on his Yamaha TZ750 and Oliver Hutchison riding a 2007 Yamaha TZ250.

Staropoli not only raced but also organized the prize fund, securing sponsorship from several anonymous AHRMA racers, Rising Sun Cycles, Iconic Motorbikes, and Mojo Yamaha for a total purse of $6,300. All Points Manufacturing specifically contributed the portion of the purse designated for racers finishing fifth through tenth. Bridgestone Tires also donated a set of race tires to the overall winner.

The event marked another thrilling chapter in the AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, showcasing the enduring appeal of two-stroke machines and the passion of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.

Winners of the 250cc plus class:

1st – Benjamin Walters TZ750

2nd – Adrian Jasso Suter 500

3rd – David Crussell TZ750

Winners of the 250cc class:

1st – Ralph Staropoli RS250

2nd – Oliver Hutchison TZ250

3rd – Sven Bley RS250

Winners of the 125cc class:

1st – Jonathan Schendel TZ125

2nd – Jordan Reid RS125

3rd – Holly Varey TZ125

“This year’s race was a great success, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum—growing the purse and the grid entries each year,” shared Staropoli, prize fund organizer and AHRMA member.

About Rising Sun Cycles

Rising Sun Cycles have been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road-racing motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. They possess a rock-solid reputation of providing fast shipping, support, and satisfaction and pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.

About Iconic Motorbikes

Iconic Motorbikes is a leading motorbike, memorabilia, and parts online platform that lists and sells items worldwide. No other auction site offers their level of white-glove services, which make them a one-stop shop: requests are received daily for service work, paint work, custom builds, import/export, domestic transport, and sourcing of any motorbikes and/or parts. At Iconic Motorbikes, customers not only find their dream bike, but are also able to have it fully serviced and delivered ready to ride. If you can dream it up, their team will make it happen.

About All Points Manufacturing

All Points Manufacturing’s mission is to provide customizable formulation, manufacturing, and co-packing solutions for the functional food and nutritional supplements industries. APM’s formulations and operations adhere to a strict quality regimen dictated by their quality manual, stressing product quality and safety through development and production, from the conception of an idea to a ready for sale finished good, ensuring satisfaction for the customer and most importantly their customers. FDA Registered, cGMP, Kosher, Organic and Informed Sport certified.

About Mojo Yamaha

Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.

About Bridgestone

Bridgestone Tires offers tires for all types of motorcycles including road and off road racing.

About AHRMA

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

BSB Talent Cup: American Raymond Jr in Top 10

October 8, 2025

Josh Raymond jr at Oulton Park. Phot credit Jade Goodison — Josh Raymond Jr at Oulton Park. Phot credit Jade Goodison