R.I.P. Former Race Tuner Dan Kyle

David Swarts

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January 20, 2022

Racing business owner and former AMA Pro race tuner Dan Kyle, of Carmel, California, died of a heart attack Sunday, January 16. He was 67. Kyle is survived by his mother Dorrie, brother Dave, and long-time girlfriend Mikiko.

Kyle is best known as Crew Chief and engine builder for Two Brothers Racing and Erion Racing in the 1980s and 1990s. According to his website, Kyle built engines for riders such as Michael Barnes, John Kocinski, Fred Merkel, Rich Oliver, Larry Pegram, Andrew Stroud, and more, winning five AMA National Championships. He was also named AMA Tuner of the Year twice.

Since 1997, Kyle has owned and operated Kyle Racing in Sand City, California, which is “The World’s Largest Öhlins Dealer,” according to https://kyleusa.com.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

Updated: According to General Manager Mike Wheeler, Kyle USA operations will continue as normal at their California and Florida locations.

MotoAmerica: BARTCON Racing Switching From Supersport To Twins

David Swarts

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January 20, 2022

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MotoAmerica: BARTCON Racing Switching From Supersport To Twins

BARTCON Racing is switching from the MotoAmerica Supersport class to the Twins Cup class for 2022.

“After much soul-searching and considering the recent changes in the Supersport class we have decided to field an entry in the Twins Cup for the 2022 season,” BARTCON Racing owner Colin Barton wrote in an email to Roadracingworld.com. “We will, of course, retain our young South African rider Dominic Doyle, who will compete in what is sure to be a very exciting class this season. A season that will boast a grid overloaded with super talent which will include some of our closest MotoAmerica family friends and riders such as Jackson Blackmon, Anthony Mazziotto, Jody Barry & Cory Ventura but to name a few. So, you can be rest assured that the 2022 Twins Cup class is going to be a scorcher.

“Dominic will be riding aboard a Yamaha R7 built by our very own Sam McDonald, of SA Moto, under long-standing crew chief Mike Skowroneck of Triple Strong Racing and BARTCON Racing General Manager Peter ‘Uncle Pete’ Fitzpatrick.

“We are also stoked and delighted to announce that Mark ‘Doctor D’ Dekutoski will be once again part of our program as one of our main/primary sponsors. We will also continue to support and promote The Wounded Warrior Project along with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.

“Keep an eye out for more upcoming news from BARTCON Racing for the 2022 season.”

KTM Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching In 2022

David Swarts

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January 20, 2022

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KTM Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching In 2022

KTM ANNOUNCES CONTINUED SUPPORT OF U.S. MOTORCYCLE COACHING ASSOCIATION THROUGH 2022

January 20, 2022

MURRIETA, Calif. – KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) through 2022. Along with Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. and GASGAS Motorcycles North America, all three brands are excited to continue supporting USMCA and its unified vision of growing the sport of motorcycling through great coaching.

Following a record-breaking year in 2021, USMCA has certified over 300 motorcycle coaches in the dirt bike and sport bike space in 43 states across the United States and Puerto Rico, providing an incredible platform for a safer and more educated community of motorcyclists. As a founding partner of USMCA, Husqvarna Motorcycles has been a key factor in many of the organization’s milestones and they will continue providing valuable resources to assist in the ongoing development of the brand.

KTM will continue working together with USMCA as a Motorcycle Partner in 2022. Through its passion for racing development and youth activation events such as the KTM JUNIOR RACING Program, Orange Brigade Team and RC Cup initiatives, KTM will continue to push coaching to the broader riding community.

John Hinz – CEO, KTM North America, Inc.: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with USMCA. With each one of our motorcycle brands we understand the importance of providing the next generation of riders a well-structured platform that emphasizes coaching uniformity. Not only is the USMCA creating space for new riders, but establishing the foundation and fundamentals needed for riders to enjoy a lifetime of motorcycle riding and racing.”

Lindsey Scheltema – Executive Director, USMCA: “We are truly grateful for KTM’s continued involvement and support as we continue to grow and expand in 2022. Their organization has been incredibly involved since inception and we look forward to connecting more riders to USMCA coaches across the country through their help of promoting the new Motorcycle Coaching app on the local level.”

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (“USMCA”)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org. All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

MotoGP: Graham Bensinger Video Interview With Valentino Rossi, P2

David Swarts

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January 20, 2022

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MotoGP: Graham Bensinger Video Interview With Valentino Rossi, P2

Nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing champ Valentino Rossi talks through how the COVID-19 pandemic shut down his racing schedule for two months and eventually gave him the realization he can survive without the sport. The MotoGP legend lets us in on the hardest part of his decision to retire and predicts it will be personally difficult in early 2022 as a new MotoGP season kicks off without him for the first time in two decades.

IN ITALIANO: Il nove volte campione di motociclismo Valentino Rossi parla dell’interruzione forzata del suo programma di corse, in seguito alla pandemia, e di come questo periodo durato due mesi gli abbia fatto comprendere che può sopravvivere senza lo sport. La leggenda della MotoGP si apre sulla parte più difficile della sua decisione di ritirarsi e su quanto sarà duro l’inizio del 2022 poiché, per la prima volta in due decenni, una stagione della MotoGP inizierà senza di lui.

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#MotoGP

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AHRMA Seeking New Road Race Director

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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AHRMA Seeks Candidates for Road Race Director

AHRMA is looking for a dedicated Road Race Director to operate its successful national road racing series. This position is that of Program Manager, coordinating all aspects of the series and individual event planning, staffing, budget, and race day administration.

The schedule for the 2022 season has already been set and is visible at www.ahrma.org/schedules-results. A full array of experienced staff and the equipment needed to host these events is in place. The day-to-day manager to keep our series running smoothly during 2022 and beyond is what we seek. The successful candidate will be passionate about our sport, driven for success at every event, and able to enlist our team to peak performance.

The Road Race Director reports to AHRMA’s Executive Director. There are regular planning meetings with the Executive Committee for assistance, coordination with AHRMA strategies and other disciplines. The road race event staff report to the Road Race Director. Please see our Road Race Director job description by clicking this link or the link below.

Familiarity with motorcycle racing, excellent communication skills, detail orientation, personnel management, contract negotiation, internal administration, and a high level of computer literacy are required. AHRMA regularly uses online tools (Google Meet and others) for video meetings, MotorsportReg.com for membership management / race registrations, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the USA, and travel is required to all championship events. Compensation is competitive for this role and will be commensurate with experience.

Information about our 30+ year old racing organization can be attained by viewing our website www.ahrma.org. Deadline to apply is 1/26/22. Please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] and use “Road Race Director Search” as your email subject.

Download Road Race Director Job Description

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring and competing on classic motorcycles. With about 4000 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.

Americans Banish, Correa Racing In 2022 British Talent Cup

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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Americans Banish, Correa Racing In 2022 British Talent Cup

2022 Honda British Talent Cup Entry List announced

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

The riders set to compete in the 2022 Honda British Talent Cup can now be announced, with a host of returning competitors joined by some rookies looking to make their mark. The majority hail from across the UK, with a number of Dutch and American riders also lining up on the grid this season.

There are 36 riders on the Entry List, with all allowed to take part in Free Practice and Qualifying. The British Championship governing body, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB) has imposed a limit of 32 riders who can take part in each BTC race. The age limit has also been raised to 13 for new competitors in 2022, and will be 14 for 2023.

The fastest 32 riders in qualifying will line up for Race 1. If a rider is declared unfit or withdraws for any other reason after the first race of the weekend and is not able to take part in Race 2, the fastest rider(s) of the four who didn’t make the cut will be able to take the place if their qualifying time is deemed satisfactory.

The Honda British Talent Cup will feature at eight Bennetts British Superbike Championship events with the highlight of the season being a support race at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in August.

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CVMA: Lewin Wins Four Races, Sets New Class Lap Record

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January 19, 2022

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CVMA: Lewin Wins Four Races, Sets New Class Lap Record

CVMA Racing Round 4 2021/2022 Winter Series

Round four of the 2021-2022 CVMA racing series [held January 15-16 at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, in Desert Center, California] was very well attended. Racers from all over the country showed up in record numbers to grid up against some of the fastest riders in the U.S. CVMA is becoming known for very competitive racing. Some of the top MotoAmerica teams are racing in the series as a means to test for their upcoming season. Chad Lewin won all of the middleweight races he started including the Supersport Shootout — racking up four wins and a new lap record on the weekend.

On Friday the New Racer school graduated 6 new racers into the sport and the club continues to grow each and every round.

In Saturday morning qualifying, David “Aussie Dave” Anthony was the fastest of all on an open class bike turning a 1:45.393 lap time. Chad Lewin was the fastest middleweight rider with a 1:47.374 lap. Justin Bordonaro turned a 1:52.785 making him the fastest lightweight class rider and Owen Williams was fastest in the ultra lightweight bikes with a 1:54.321 lap.

The best racing on Saturday happened late in the day with a very close battle in the Amateur Supersport Open class. At the start, Declan Van Rosmalen got the holeshot riding his 600cc motorcycle against the 1000cc bikes. Van Rosmalen was quickly passed by Troy Simmons who took over the lead after just a few corners. Igore Sokolve started from pole but had a poor start. Sokolve was able to work his way into second and close the gap to Simmons by the end of the first lap. A few laps later, Sokolve was able to pass Simmons at the end of the front straight only to have Simmons retake the lead a few corners later with a very brave pass into Turn 12. The two riders exchanged the lead again and Sokolve was leading at the start of the last lap with Simmons very close behind. Simmons was able to make an inside pass on the brakes in the penultimate corner to take the lead and then held off Sokolve to the line for a very close victory. Van Rosmalen rounded out the podium, finishing third.

Early Sunday morning, Michael Gilbert and Andy DiBrino squared off in the fourth race of the day, Supersport Open. Gilbert got the holeshot with DiBrino close behind. Gilbert lead almost the entire race with DiBrino running second. On the final lap, DiBrino was able to pass Gilbert on the brakes into Turn 10 and then hold him off until the finish for the win and a new lap record of 1:44.376. Gilbert finished second and Anthony ended up third.

The Supersport Shootout saw Lewin dominate the race from the start to the finish and set a new lap record in the process. Sam Lochoff got a great start from the second row into second place but unfortunately fell off in Turn Four later in the race. Liam Grant was able to work his way into third place after a few laps and was handed second position when Lochoff crashed out. One the final lap, Rennie Scaysbrook was able to pass Alejandro Thermiotis just before the finish line to take third place. The final race results were Lewin for the win, Grant second and Scaysbrook third.

In the Ultralightweight Shootout, Aden Thao lead the race from the start until the final lap. On the final lap Williams, who ran second the entire race right behind Thao, was able to pass Thao into Turn Three. However, Thao was able to draft past Williams just before the finish line to take the win. Also on the last lap, Travis Horn was able to pass Jasmine Nichols to take the final podium position after a race-long battle for that spot.

Anthony started the Open Shootout from pole and led the pack into Turn 16. Gilbert slotted into second with DiBrino third at the start of the race. Gilbert was able to pass Anthony at end of lap five to take the lead. Gilbert, Anthony and DiBrino ran nose-to-tail for the next few laps until DiBrino was able to pass Anthony on lap nine to take second position. The final lap was close but none of the riders were able to improve their positions. The final result was Gilbert for the win, DiBrino second and Anthony third.

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

Additionally, CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com for more information.

CVMA. It’s club racing done right.

*Note: when running the track in the CCW direction we still refer to the corners numbers used when running the track CW.

January 15-16, 2022 @ Chuckwalla – Results

Saturday Results

Formula Open

1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Michael Gilbert (Suz GSX-R1000)

3. Andy DiBrino (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)

6. Sam Lochoff (Suz GSX-R600)

Amateur Formula Open

1. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Matt Testa (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Igor Sokolov (Duc Panigale V4 R)

4. Geiser Hernandez (Duc 1199R)

5. Dennis Garciadelgado (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Brian Bukala (Duc Panigale V4)

Formula Ultra Lightweight

1. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

2. Aden Thao (Kaw EX400)

3. Kayla Yaakov (Kaw EX400)

4. Jasmine Nichols (EX400)

5. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw EX400)

Formula Middleweight

1. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Sam Lochoff (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Liam Grant (Suz GSX-R600)

6. Rennie Scaysbrook (Suz GSX-R600)

Amateur Formula Middleweight

1. Declan Van Rosmalen (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Erik Arnett (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Dennis Garciadelgado (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Jesus Villalobos (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Geiser Hernandez (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jackson Kevan (Hon CBR600RR)

Formula Twins

1. Justin Bordonaro (Apr RS 660)

2. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

3. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)

4. Sofia Amadio (Yam YZF-R7)

5. Benjamin Hylton (Suz SV650)

6. Thiago Vidotto (Kaw EX400)

Sunday Results

Formula 40 Ultra Lightweight

1. Josh Fogle (Kaw EX400)

2. Ryan Peterson (Kaw EX400)

3. Adam Faussett (Kaw EX400)

4. Tony Perez (Kaw EX400)

5. Joshua Ly (Kaw EX400)

6. John Reynolds (KTM RC 390)

American Thunder

1. Anthony Sollima (H-D Fat Bob)

2. Clayton Braun (H-D FX112)

3. Ravi Patel (H-D FXLR)

4. John Trujillo (H-D FXDL)

5. Joshua Nichols (H-D FXDL)

6. Brandon Quaid (H-D XR1200)

FemmeWalla Ultra Lightweight

1. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

2. Savannah Jaska (Kaw EX400)

3. Tammy Mingus (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Angela Brunson (Kaw EX400)

6. Taylor Jude (Yam YZF-R3)

FemmeWalla

1. Emily Grana (Suz GSX-R600)

2. Mallory Dobbs (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Rainey Pogue (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Alyssa Evans (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Vanessa Walters (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Stacey Welch (Kaw ZX-6R)

Formula 40

1. Wes Farnsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Mark DeGross (Hon CBR1000RR)

3. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Igor Sokolov (Duc Panigale V4 R)

5. Tyler Jones (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1)

Formula 40 Middleweight

1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Robert Montgomerie (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Harry Brehm (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Simon Barrett (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Sean Taitt (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 40 Lightweight

1. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

2. Pittman Wallace (Suz SV650)

3. Sofia Amadio (Yam YZF-R7)

4. Joshua Gonzalez (Suz SV650)

SuperSport Middleweight

1. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Rennie Scaysbrook (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Liam Grant (Suz GSX-R600)

6. Aldo Rovirosa Garcia (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur SuperSport Middleweight

1. Declan Van Rosmalen (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Erik Arnett (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jesus Villalobos (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Ivan Rodriquez (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Quincy Bowers (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jackson Kevan (Hon CBR600RR)

American Twins

1. Anthony Sollima (H-D Fat Bob)

2. Ravi Patel (H-D FXLR)

3. Clayton Braun (H-D FX112)

4. Lucas Geboo (H-D FXRP)

5. John Trujillo (H-D FXDL)

6. Brandon Quaid (H-D XR1200)

Formula 2

1. Justin Bordonaro (Apr RS 660)

2. Harry Brehm (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

4. Sofia Amadio (Yam YZF-R7)

5. Luke Sanzone (Kaw EX400)

6. Benjamin Hylton (Suz SV650)

SuperSport Open

1. Andy DiBrino (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Michael Gilbert (Suz GSX-R1000)

3. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)

5. Sam Lochoff (Suz GSX-R600)

6. Dan Dickerman (Yam YZF-R1)

Amateur SuperSport Open

1. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Igor Sokolov (Duc Panigale V4 R)

3. Declan Van Rosmalen (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Geiser Hernandez (Duc 1199R)

5. Dennis Garciadelgado (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Jay Tran (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur 500 SuperSport

1. Brendan O’Malley (Kaw EX400)

2. Jacob Allegra (Kaw EX400)

3. Cristian Lima (Kaw EX400)

4. Ricky Olvera (Kaw EX400)

5. Helen Pruitt-Kennett (Kaw EX400)

6. Thiago Vidotto (Kaw EX400)

Amateur 350 Supersport

1. Jordan Colon (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Dion Hattrup (Kaw EX300)

3. Joshua Evans (Yam YZF-R3)

350 SuperSport

1. Matt Cavarlez (BMW G310R)

2. Tammy Mingus (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

4. John Reynolds (KTM RC 390)

500 Supersport

1. Aden Thao (Kaw EX400)

2. Kayla Yaakov (Kaw EX400)

3. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

4. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

5. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw EX400)

Formula Ultra Lightweight

1. Aden Thao (Kaw EX400)

2. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

3. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

4. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

5. Adam Faussett (Kaw EX400)

6. Savannah Jaska (Kaw EX400)

Formula Ultra Lightweight

1. Aden Thao (Kaw EX400)

2. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

3. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

4. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

5. Savannah Jaska (Kaw EX400)

6. Adam Faussett (Kaw EX400)

SuperSport Middleweight

1. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Liam Grant (Suz GSX-R600)

3. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Chris Sarbora (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Rennie Scaysbrook (Suz GSX-R600)

6. Aldo Rovirosa Garcia (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur SuperSport Middleweight

1. Declan Van Rosmalen (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jesus Villalobos (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Ivan Rodriquez (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Raymond Stevens (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Quincy Bowers (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Geiser Hernandez (Kaw ZX-6R)

SuperSport Open

1. Andy DiBrino (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Michael Gilbert (Suz GSX-R1000)

3. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)

6. Sam Lochoff (Suz GSX-R600)

Amateur SuperSport Open

1. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Igor Sokolov (Duc Panigale V4 R)

3. Geiser Hernandez (Duc 1199R)

4. Calvin Dickens (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Scott Christensen (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Nick Neven (Hon CBR1000RR)

Formula 40

1. Mark DeGross (Hon CBR1000RR)

2. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Jeff Whitmer (BMW S1000RR)

4. Kevin Madden (Yam YZF-R1)

5. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Abraham Balderas (Suz GSX-R1000)

Formula 40 Middleweight

1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Robert Montgomerie (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Harry Brehm (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Raymond Stevens (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Simon Barrett (Kaw ZX-6R)

Formula 40 Lightweight

1. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

2. Pittman Wallace (Suz SV650)

3. Sofia Amadio (Yam YZF-R7)

4. Joshua Gonzalez (Suz SV650)

Formula Twins

1. Justin Bordonaro (Apr RS 660)

2. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

3. Sofia Amadio (Yam YZF-R7)

4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)

5. Benjamin Hylton (Suz SV650)

6. Thiago Vidotto (Kaw EX400)

Formula 40 Ultra Lightweight

1. Adam Faussett (Kaw Ninja 400)

2. Ryan Peterson (Kaw Ninja400R)

3. Tony Perez (Kaw EX400)

4. John Reynolds (KTM RC 390)

5. Dion Hattrup (Kaw EX300)

American Thunder

1. Anthony Sollima (H-D Fat Bob)

2. Lucas Geboo (H-D FXRP)

3. Ravi Patel (H-D FXLR)

4. Clayton Braun (H-D FX112)

5. Joshua Nichols (H-D FXDL)

6. Brandon Quaid (H-D XR1200)

Supersport Shootout

1. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Liam Grant (Suz GSX-R600)

3. Rennie Scaysbrook (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Aldo Rovirosa Garcia (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Chris Sarbora (Kaw ZX-6R)

Ultra Lightweight Shootout

1. Aden Thao (Kaw EX400)

2. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

3. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

4. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

5. Savannah Jaska (Kaw EX400)

6. Josh Fogle (Kaw EX400)

Open Shootout

1. Michael Gilbert (Suz GSX-R1000)

2. Andy DiBrino (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)

6. Chris Sarbora (BMW S1000RR)

Amateur Formula Middleweight

1. Jesus Villalobos (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Declan Van Rosmalen (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Quincy Bowers (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Dennis Garciadelgado (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Geiser Hernandez (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jackson Kevan (Hon CBR600RR)

Formula Middleweight

1. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Chris Sarbora (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Rennie Scaysbrook (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Edgar Zaragoza (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)

350 SuperSport

1. Matt Cavarlez (BMW G310R)

2. Tammy Mingus (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

4. John Reynolds (KTM RC 390)

500 Supersport

1. Owen Williams (Kaw EX400)

2. Travis Horn (Kaw EX400)

3. Jasmine Nichols (Kaw EX400)

4. Savannah Jaska (Kaw EX400)

5. Justen Behmer (Kaw Ninja 400)

6. Adam Faussett (Kaw Ninja 400)

Amateur 500 SuperSport

1. Jacob Allegra (Kaw EX400)

2. Cristian Lima (Kaw EX400)

3. Brendan O’Malley (Kaw EX400)

4. Ricky Olvera (Kaw EX400)

5. Thiago Vidotto (Kaw EX400)

Amateur 350 Supersport

1. Dion Hattrup (Kaw EX300)

2. Joshua Evans (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Jordan Colon (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur Formula Open

1. Matt Testa (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Igor Sokolov (Duc Panigale V4 R)

4. Geiser Hernandez (Duc 1199R)

5. Kevin Fish (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Miguel Zambrano (Yam YZF-R1)

Formula Open

1. Michael Gilbert (Suz GSX-R1000)

2. Andy DiBrino (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)

4. Chris Sarbora (BMW S1000RR)

5. Manny Segura (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Dallas Sherman Jr. (Yam YZF-R1)

American Thunder

1. Ravi Patel (H-D FXLR)

2. Anthony Sollima (H-D Fat Bob)

3. Lucas Geboo (H-D FXRP)

4. Clayton Braun (H-D FX112)

5. Joshua Nichols (H-D FXDL)

6. Brandon Quaid (H-D XR1200)

Formula 2

1. Justin Bordonaro (Apr RS 660)

2. Jon Glaefke (Duc X60R)

3. Harry Brehm (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Dexter Wipf (Suz SV650)

5. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

MotoAmerica: Kyle Wyman Will Not Race A Superbike In 2022

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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MotoAmerica: Kyle Wyman Will Not Race A Superbike In 2022

Reigning MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman to Put Full Focus on H-D Screamin’ Eagle Factory Bagger team in 2022

KWR to Temporarily Withdraw from MotoAmerica Superbike Competition

MACEDON, N.Y. (Jan. 19) — The Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR) team has announced that rider Kyle Wyman will focus his full attention on defending the crown in the King of the Baggers series aboard the Factory Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide in 2022. KWR will not continue in the MotoAmerica Superbike championship during the 2022 season.

Wyman pulled double-duty in 2021, riding both the Mission King of the Baggers series as well as the MotoAmerica Superbike series on his Panera Bread sponsored Ducati Panigale V4 R. After a successful championship-winning campaign with Harley-Davidson in 2021, Wyman looks forward to full focus on the King of the Baggers entry for the 2022 season.

“I’ve decided as we approach the start of the season, that I will focus my full attention on the Mission King of the Baggers series with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company,” Wyman said. “While we were working hard to evolve the KWR Superbike program with a new manufacturer for 2022, and exploring many other options within the paddock, ultimately I have committed to Harley-Davidson, as they have done for me. They have been an amazing company to work with and I want to give them my focus in 2022.”

KWR was formed in 2012 as a Harley-Davidson XR1200 series racing team and fielded 35 riders over three seasons in the class. KWR also competed in Daytona Sportbike, Superstock 600, Supersport, Superstock 1000, as well as six full seasons and 101 race starts in Superbike competition.

“A team that was born out of necessity is now coming to a close, or at least a hiatus, for the 2022 season,” Wyman said. “From the day we first hit the road for Daytona in 2012 it has been a dream of mine to build a race team capable of competing at the highest levels of motorcycle road racing in North America. With the help from countless crew members, riders and sponsors, we’ve accomplished so many things in the past decade that I am very proud of.”

Wyman’s best finish of 2nd place in MotoAmerica Superbike series in 2017 is accompanied by two more podium appearances in 2020 with the Ducati Panigale V4 R platform. While Wyman will enjoy the opportunity as a full-time factory rider for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2022, he says that the Superbike journey is not yet over, and that he is open to new opportunities and a return to the class in 2023.

“We competed in three seasons of Superbike with the Yamaha platform, and three seasons with the Ducati,” Wyman added. “We achieved podium results on both bikes and while we have had some success in the class, I still have a lot of things I want to accomplish in Superbike racing.”

Wyman is a former professional flat track racer on the Harley-Davidson XR750 platform and started the KWR team in 2012 utilizing Harley-Davidson XR1200 equipment. It is with the iconic U.S. manufacturer that Wyman’s journey begun and it is a full-circle moment to have a full time commitment to H-D in 2022 as their reigning KotB national champion.

“This step back from Superbike team ownership is a refreshing change for what has been a great challenge each year. I look forward to what is a much needed sabbatical to understand how I want to approach Superbike again in the future. Right now, I am squarely focused on the goal of defending our King of the Baggers Championship, which has been expanded to seven races this year.”

The 2019 Daytona 200 Champion and multi-time XR1200 Daytona winner will kick off round one of this year’s King of the Baggers Championship at Daytona International Speedway, March 10-12, 2022.

Follow news and updates at www.kylewyman.com

R.I.P. Philanthropist, Mentor, Former Racer Ronnie Lunsford (Updated Again)

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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R.I.P. Philanthropist, Mentor, Former Racer Ronnie Lunsford (Updated Again)

Philanthropist, mentor, former racer Ronnie Lunsford died Monday, January 17 as the result of injuries he suffered in a traffic accident while riding his motorcycle near his home in the Houston, Texas area.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sergeant Erik Burse, Lunsford was riding a Honda CBR1000RR and traveling northbound on FM149, a road with a 60 mph speed limit that was dry at the time, when he struck a Honda CRV SUV that had stopped behind a Saab 93T sedan that was stopped and attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Stone Creek Lane.

Lunsford was transported to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, where he succumb to his injuries. No one else was injured in the crash and no citations were issued, but the crash investigation is still open, according to Sgt. Burse.

Lunsford was 63, according to the DPS report. He is survived by wife Janet, twin daughters Leigh and Lauren, and two grandchildren.

Lunsford was a well-known and well-regarded lifelong member of the motorcycle riding and racing community in Texas.

He spent many years road racing with CRRC, CMRA and WERA as well as racing motocross and flat track. He won 28 CMRA sprint Championships and 18 CMRA Endurance Championships, including six overall Championships. He was inducted into the CMRA Hall of Fame in 2004.

During his years racing in Texas, Lunsford mentored future two-time Superbike World Champion Colin Edwards II at the start of his road racing career. They remained friends ever since.

Lunsford owned and operated the Northwest Honda Ducati dealership after buying it from his father Bob in 1986. Lunsford recently sold the dealership so he could retire.

While at the helm of Northwest Honda Ducati, Lunsford organized the Honda-sponsored Houston Ride For Kids – a fundraiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF).

Lunsford organized PBTF’s first Houston Ride for Kids in 1993 and over the years has led the event in raising more than $5 million for research and family support that impacts thousands of children’s lives.

“We judge our score sheet by how much money we’ve raised, but when all of the kids come out and have a good time you can’t put a price on that,” Lunsford said in an interview for Shops: Northwest Honda Ducati, Roadracing World, October 2016. “Sometimes it’s a day these kids are going through chemo and radiation. They’re sick and they don’t feel good, but they come out anyway because they want to come out and have fun. They just want to be kids and have fun, and our motorcycle event lets them to do that. It lets them take a break from reality for a day. They’ve given me more than I’ve ever given them.”

Lunsford’s family has requested that donations be made to PBTF in his honor through this link: https://team.curethekids.org/Lunsford2022.

Update:

Due to an overwhelming response, the Celebration of Life honoring philanthropist, mentor, and former racer Ronnie Lunsford, scheduled 11:00 a.m. local time January 30, has been moved.

It will now be held at the Sealy Knights of Columbus, 1310 Highway 90 West, Sealy, TX 77474.

Lunch and beverages will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Lunsford can be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Ride for Kids here.

MotoGP: Graham Bensinger Video Interview With Valentino Rossi, P1

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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MotoGP: Graham Bensinger Video Interview With Valentino Rossi, P1

Nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi reveals the mindset behind his best-in-class performances, including varying emotions in the hours leading up to a race, pushing the limit without crossing a line and playing into multiple superstitions before a race. Later, Rossi admits to a punctuality problem and says he works best when under pressure.

IN ITALIANO: Il nove volte campione della MotoGP Valentino Rossi rivela l’atteggiamento mentale alla base delle sue prestazioni migliori della categoria, soffermandosi anche sulle diverse emozioni nelle ore che precedono una gara, sul suo spingersi al limite senza superarlo e sulle sue molteplici superstizioni prima di una gara. Successivamente Rossi ammette di avere qualche problema con la puntualità e di dare il meglio quando è sotto pressione.

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R.I.P. Former Race Tuner Dan Kyle

January 20, 2022

Dan Kyle. Photo by Eric Gulbransen. — Dan Kyle. R.I.P. Photo by Eric Gulbransen.

Racing business owner and former AMA Pro race tuner Dan Kyle, of Carmel, California, died of a heart attack Sunday, January 16. He was 67. Kyle is survived by his mother Dorrie, brother Dave, and long-time girlfriend Mikiko.

Kyle is best known as Crew Chief and engine builder for Two Brothers Racing and Erion Racing in the 1980s and 1990s. According to his website, Kyle built engines for riders such as Michael Barnes, John Kocinski, Fred Merkel, Rich Oliver, Larry Pegram, Andrew Stroud, and more, winning five AMA National Championships. He was also named AMA Tuner of the Year twice.

Since 1997, Kyle has owned and operated Kyle Racing in Sand City, California, which is “The World’s Largest Öhlins Dealer,” according to https://kyleusa.com.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

Updated: According to General Manager Mike Wheeler, Kyle USA operations will continue as normal at their California and Florida locations.

MotoAmerica: BARTCON Racing Switching From Supersport To Twins

January 20, 2022

BARTCON Racing owner Colin Barton (left), Dominic Doyle (center), and BARTCON Racing Crew Chief Mike Skowroneck (right). Photo courtesy BARTCON Racing.

BARTCON Racing is switching from the MotoAmerica Supersport class to the Twins Cup class for 2022.

“After much soul-searching and considering the recent changes in the Supersport class we have decided to field an entry in the Twins Cup for the 2022 season,” BARTCON Racing owner Colin Barton wrote in an email to Roadracingworld.com. “We will, of course, retain our young South African rider Dominic Doyle, who will compete in what is sure to be a very exciting class this season. A season that will boast a grid overloaded with super talent which will include some of our closest MotoAmerica family friends and riders such as Jackson Blackmon, Anthony Mazziotto, Jody Barry & Cory Ventura but to name a few. So, you can be rest assured that the 2022 Twins Cup class is going to be a scorcher.

“Dominic will be riding aboard a Yamaha R7 built by our very own Sam McDonald, of SA Moto, under long-standing crew chief Mike Skowroneck of Triple Strong Racing and BARTCON Racing General Manager Peter ‘Uncle Pete’ Fitzpatrick.

“We are also stoked and delighted to announce that Mark ‘Doctor D’ Dekutoski will be once again part of our program as one of our main/primary sponsors. We will also continue to support and promote The Wounded Warrior Project along with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.

“Keep an eye out for more upcoming news from BARTCON Racing for the 2022 season.”

KTM Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching In 2022

January 20, 2022

Coaches with riders on KTM motorcycles. Photo courtesy USMCA.