Dainese Named Official Supplier For Yamaha Champions Riding School

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

Dainese Named Official Supplier For Yamaha Champions Riding School

Multi-Year Deal Combines Expert Rider Education with World’s Best Protective Wear

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Dainese (www.dainese.com) the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with the esteemed Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS). The partnership combines expert rider education and world-class safety apparel with a single goal: improve safety and enjoyment for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

Dainese will be the official apparel supplier for Yamaha Champions Riding School, and all Riding School instructors will be equipped with the latest in Dainese protective technology, including the original and industry-leading D-Air wearable airbag system. Students of the 2-Day ChampSchool programs will also have access to the complete line of Dainese apparel, for rent and purchase.

The shared goal of creating a safer, more sustainable riding experience for riders of all levels is the cornerstone of the partnership. In addition, to support for ChampSchool in-person training events, Dainese will also be the technical apparel partner for online training events with ChampSchool, racer, and new-rider training events, as well as the ability to host their very own Dainese Experience events with support from YCRS.

“Dainese is the perfect partner to help supply students who may not have their own equipment,” said YCRS CEO Nick lenatsch. “Having a complete line of safety equipment available to students eliminates one of the main objections to acquiring proper motorcycle training, and our students deserve the best technology available, which is why we’re honored to be partnering with Dainese.”

“Improving safety and education has always been the top priority at Dainese,” said Fabio Alt, General Manager and CFO, Dainese USA. “The partnership with Yamaha Champions Riding School is a commitment to that. The YCRS ChampSchool is taught by some of the best instructors in the world and at the best racetrack facilities in North America. Through this collaboration, we will have the ability to connect with new riders across the country and help support their advancement as motorcyclists.”

ABOUT DAINESE GROUP

Founded in 1972 by Lino Dainese, the Dainese group develops cutting-edge protective clothing for use when practicing dynamic sports: Motorcycle riding, winter sports, cycling, horse riding, and sailing. Continuing with its mission to protect athletes from head to toe, in 2007 Dainese acquired the iconic AGV brand, founded in 1947 and famous across the world for its innovative sports helmets. In 2017, the mother company’s style legacy led to the establishment of Dainese Settantadue, a new brand that gives garments from the past a modern twist. Dainese and AGV products represent the technological frontier in terms of protection in dynamic sports, and are used by the world’s best athletes, from Valentino Rossi to Sofia Goggia, Olympic skiing champion and winner of the World Cup Downhill title.

Harley-Davidson Posts $500,000+ In AFT & MotoAmerica Contingency

David Swarts

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January 19, 2022

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Harley-Davidson Posts $500,000+ In AFT & MotoAmerica Contingency

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2022 RACE SEASON

More than $500,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Series

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 19, 2022) – Harley-Davidson is stepping up its support of flat track and road racing competitors for the 2022 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $500,000 available for qualified racers.

In 2022, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team will defend its 2021 championship in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers road racing series with riders Kyle Wyman, the 2021 Mission King of the Baggers champion, and his brother Travis Wyman aboard race modified Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special motorcycles powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. Kyle and Travis Wyman are sons of Kim Wyman, owner of Harv’s Harley-Davidson in Macedon, N.Y., and grew up around Harley-Davidson and flat track racing.

MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Contingency

The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series for race-prepared, American V-Twin touring motorcycles equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags expands to seven races in 2022, each held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. The series opens with a double header on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 10-12. Harley-Davidson will offer a $110,000 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission King of the Baggers series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $35,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please see www.MotoAmerica.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Progressive American Flat Track Contingency

Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing in two classes on the 18-event 2022 Progressive American Flat Track series, the most prestigious and competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing in the world. Harley-Davidson has committed $225,500 in contingency funds for qualified riders competing in the premiere SuperTwins class, and $195,500 for qualified riders competing in the AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. Harley-Davidson contingency will pay first to 10th place in each class as well as a championship bonus – $20,000 for Production Twins and $50,000 for SuperTwins. The season opens with the Volusia Half Mile double-header, March 10-11, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. Terms and conditions apply; please see American Flat Track for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

MotoAmerica: Gagne, Petersen Test Yamaha Superbikes At Buttonwillow

David Swarts

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January 18, 2022

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MotoAmerica: Gagne, Petersen Test Yamaha Superbikes At Buttonwillow

Defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne and his new teammate Cameron Petersen tested on Fresh ‘N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbikes Monday and Tuesday, January 17-18, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, in Buttonwillow, California.

Weather conditions for the test were good with temperatures in the mid-60s Fahrenheit and no wind.

Gagne, who won his Championship with Fresh ‘N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha in 2021, has apparently re-signed with the outfit. Petersen, who finished third in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship on an M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000, is new to the official Yamaha team.

Fresh ‘N’ Lean Attack Performance Yamaha Team Owner Richard Stanboli politely declined to speak to Roadracingworld.com about the test, the re-signing of Gagne, or the signing of his new rider because Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. has not yet made its official announcement about the team’s 2022 plans.

Gagne and Petersen also did not feel comfortable speaking to the media ahead of an official announcement from Yamaha.

Attempts to reach Yamaha Racing Department Manager Jim Roach prior to post time were unsuccessful.

MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne (1) testing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by David Swarts, Copyright 2022 Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. — MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne (1) testing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by David Swarts, Copyright 2022, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Also attending the test was Mathew Scholtz on his Westby Racing Yamaha YZF-R1.

“It’s nice to come out here and test,” Scholtz told Roadracingworld.com. “Normally in January I’m sitting at home and doing nothing. Plus, it’s nice to be out here riding with the Attack boys to compare ourselves. And the weather is certainly nice. Back in Georgia, it’s 30-something (F) and freezing rain.”

Mathew Scholtz (11) testing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by David Swarts, Copyright 2022 Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. — Mathew Scholtz (11) testing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by David Swarts, Copyright 2022, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Asked what he was working on, Scholtz said, “Right now it’s mainly seat time. We have some new parts coming for this season, but for now it’s just seat time. That was one of our biggest problems heading into the 2021 season because I missed a bunch of pre-testing due the injury I got at Indianapolis. So, our big focus this year is to get a decent amount of pre-season testing so we don’t feel like we’re always chasing our tail and trying to catch up to these guys.”

WERA Cancels Jan. 23 Event At Auto Club Speedway

David Swarts

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January 18, 2022

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WERA Cancels Jan. 23 Event At Auto Club Speedway

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. has been forced to cancel its Lucas Oil WERA West Sportsman Series race event scheduled January 23 at Auto Club Speedway, in Fontana, California, due to the organization’s leaders contracting COVID-19.

WERA CEO Evelyne Clarke told Roadracingworld.com that she has been suffering symptoms of a breakthrough case of COVID-19, and just as she started to feel a little bit better, her husband and Operations Manager Sean Clarke caught COVID-19.

This obviously left them unable to travel from their base in Georgia to California, and without anyone else available to run their timing and scoring computer system, WERA was forced to cancel the event.

Evelyne Clarke said she was “devastated” to have to cancel.

The Fastrack Riders track days and coaching days scheduled January 21-22 at Auto Club Speedway will go on as planned.

North America Talent Cup Entry List Released

David Swarts

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January 18, 2022

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North America Talent Cup Entry List Released

2022 North America Talent Cup Entry List announced

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

The competitors set to take part in the inaugural season of the North America Talent Cup have now been announced. Hailing from the USA, Canada and Mexico, 17 riders will race in the 2022 NATC as this new path on the Road to MotoGP™ begins.

The North America Talent Cup sees riders race on equal Aprilia RS250SP2 machinery, with an affordable race package priced especially for competitors in order to maximise accessibility. The NATC season opener is planned to take place alongside MotoGP™ at the Circuit of the Americas in April, with the remaining rounds held in partnership with AMA-sanctioned racing organization WERA across the USA.

The sanctioning bodies are the American Motorcyclist Association and FIM North America.

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R.I.P. AMA Hall Of Famer Preston Petty

David Swarts

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January 18, 2022

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AMA Hall of Famer and Motorcycle Pioneer Preston Petty Passes

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Preston Petty, a leading off-road and motocross racer of the late 1950s through the early 1970s and the owner of Petty Plastics, a ground-breaking plastic motorcycle component business that changed the face of motorcycle racing. Petty passed away on Jan. 16. He was 81.

Petty was born in Los Angeles on Feb. 19, 1941. He was raised in an affluent and strict Mormon family. His father, a successful attorney, tried to keep the young Petty off motorcycles.

Growing up on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, Petty was already one of the top scrambles and off-road racers in Southern California by the time he was 16. He became known as a thinking-man’s racer and was uniquely skilled at reading terrain and knowing how to get the most out of his bikes. He earned a solid reputation for winning a lot of races on smaller-displacement machines, against the more popular big bikes of the day.

To try to dissuade him from motorcycle racing, Petty’s father sent him to Brigham Young University where the required Sunday church service did not mix with a racing schedule. After leaving BYU and returning to Los Angeles, Petty went headlong into racing. He was one of the first to race Hondas before they had an American footprint and then became the first rider the company backed after they opened a U.S. headquarters

In the early 1960s, Petty began racing novice and amateur flat track events and won numerous races at Ascot Park, a highly competitive and legendary racetrack.

With his reputation as a top-notch racer, Petty went on to race on the American team for ISDT competition in 1969, 1970 and 1971. He earned a Silver Medal in 1969 but was plagued by mechanical problems in other outings.

It was during one of these European trips that Petty introduced his newly invented plastic fenders. Months later, Petty got a call from British custom motocross builder Eric Cheney raving about the durability and popularity of the fender. With Cheney’s endorsement, the fenders became huge sellers in Europe and soon after in America as well.

The idea for the fender came after a ride where the aluminum front fender of Petty’s Maico racer broke off and he drew inspiration from a five-gallon bucket of paint. Utilizing his programming skills in computer machining to fashion a mold, he eventually came up with the optimal plastic formula for fenders.

In 1972, Petty opened a factory in Oregon and expanded his line of products. During this period, he scaled back his racing efforts to concentrate on his growing business.

Business unfortunately took a turn for the worse, as Petty lost it all after the sale of his company on a long-term payout basis flopped when the group that purchased the rights to Petty Plastics went bankrupt in 1980.

Petty was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. He will always be remembered for his rare combination of racing skill and technical innovation that helped revolutionize off-road motorcycling.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: americanmotorcyclist.com.

MotoAmerica: Tickets On Sale Now

David Swarts

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January 17, 2022

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2022 MotoAmerica Tickets On Sale Now

It’s All Here From General Admission To VIP Ticket Options And Camping Reservations As MotoAmerica And Its Fans Prepare For An Exciting 2022

IRVINE, CA (January 17, 2022) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has announced tickets are now on sale for 10 of its 2022 Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica Championship events, from the season-opening Daytona 200 at the iconic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, to the season finale at the immaculate Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, and all stops in between.

With fans previously able to purchase tickets to three of the events at www.motoamerica.com (Daytona, Road America and Ridge Motorsports Park), seven more are now live, including Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (April 22-24), VIRginia International Raceway (May 20-22), WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (July 8-10), Brainerd International Raceway (July 29-31), Pittsburgh International Race Complex (August 19-21), New Jersey Motorsports Park (September 9-11) and Barber Motorsports Park (September 23-25).

Tickets for the opening round of the 2022 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, April 8-10, will go on sale shortly.

“We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for 10 of our events,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “We have ticket packages available to fit everyone’s taste and budget, and we look forward to seeing our fans again for what promises to be an amazing 2022 season.”

Ticket options to all the events are plentiful ranging from the VIP Experience to three-day, two-day and one-day General Admission. Additionally, fans can purchase RV and tent camping spots (both reserved and non-reserved), Fan Laps and the Dunlop ECSTAR Suzuki Two-Seat Experience.

2022 MotoAmerica Series Schedule

March 10-12 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL

April 8-10 Circuit of The Americas MotoGP Austin, TX

April 22-24 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, GA

May 20-22 VIRginia International Raceway Alton, VA

June 3-5 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

June 24-26 Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA

July 8-10 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, CA

July 29-31 Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, MN

Aug. 19-21 Pittsburgh International Race Complex Wampum, PA

Sept. 9-11 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

Sept. 23-25 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Has Rewarding Test In Portugal (With Video)

David Swarts

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January 17, 2022

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Has Rewarding Test In Portugal (With Video)

Marc Marquez completes positive track test in Portimao

Days after returning to motorcycling riding on the motocross track, Marc Marquez’s recovery took another step forward with a full day of riding the Honda RC213V-S in Portugal.

For the first time since winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on October 24, 2021, Marc Marquez was back on a closed race circuit as he continued to assess the development and improvement of his diplopia. Completing a total of 65 laps over the course of the day, Marquez and his team were able to further evaluate his current condition in the lead up to the 2022 MotoGP World Championship.

The eight-time World Champion was first and foremost overjoyed to experience the thrill of riding again after his forced break. Marquez reported no major concerns with his diplopia during the day and was left pleased and optimistic with the day’s work. Attention now turns to the first pre-season test at the Sepang International Circuit in early February, Marquez working to be fit and ready to return to his Repsol Honda Team RC213V.

Marc Marquez

“I am feeling very happy, first to be back on a bike at the track and also because we were able to confirm the sensations I had on a motocross bike here with the road bike. It’s a great feeling, a feeling of relief because when I was riding, I didn’t have any discomfort with my vision. Since I haven’t ridden in so long, I did notice some physical areas where I’m missing a little bit but this is just because I have not been able to have my usual pre-season. There’s a margin to improve but the positive and the fundamental take away from this test was to reconfirm the feeling we had when we first got on the motocross bike and to enjoy the good feeling of speed. I have completed an intense day of riding with long runs, I am very happy with the results. We have two weeks until testing begins in Sepang so I will take the opportunity to intensify my physical preparation and train on the bike.”

MotoAmerica: Dunlop Giving Away Customized Ohvale GP-0

David Swarts

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January 16, 2022

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MotoAmerica: Dunlop Giving Away Customized Ohvale GP-0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: In line with Dunlop’s long-term investment in the youth motorcycle movement and the introduction of Dunlop’s new mini-sized road racing slick, Dunlop and Ohvale have partnered up to give away a custom Dunlop Ohvale GP-0 160cc motorcycle.

This one-of-a-kind motorcycle will be on display at select 2022 AMA Monster Energy Supercross rounds, where future racers can envision their road racing career!

The MotoAmerica Mini Cup is where these bikes show their potential at ten different rounds in 2022 and are explicitly designed to introduce young riders to the sport of motorcycle road racing. As the pathway to developing the next American world champion, this series features young, up-and-coming road racers.

In addition to being the official tire of MotoAmerica, Dunlop has a long history of supporting youth motorcycling in North America. Through its Team Dunlop program and with the current growth in youth road racing, Dunlop is stepping forward to offer a lucky individual a race-ready motorcycle to begin their journey to become the next MotoAmerica Mini Cup Champion.

“We are very excited to partner with Ohvale and MotoAmerica for the Dunlop Mini Cup Sweepstakes,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop’s Sr. Vice President Sales/Marketing. “It’s important for us as a company to continue Dunlop’s dedication towards the progression of youth development.”

To further complete the package, MotoAmerica, the premier national road race series in North America, and host of the Ohvale Mini Cup series, has offered to give (1) free Mini Cup race entry to a race of the winner’s choice, permitting the winner is eligible for the age-restricted series.

Over the years, whether in street or dirt, Dunlop has taken pride in supporting youth racing series and investing in tire development to help create the sports future champions. We are excited to be contributing this bike to help grow the sport and showcase the hard work Dunlop has been doing to make the best tires for your bike, regardless of size.

The Dunlop Mini Cup Sweepstakes starts on January 7, 2022, and closes on May 9, 2022, so don’t wait. Click here to enter to win! Please see the contest rules for more information.

About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires:

Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com.

Enter The Sweepstakes Here!

MotoGP: Team Gresini Racing Officially Introduced In Italy

David Swarts

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January 15, 2022

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MotoGP: Team Gresini Racing Officially Introduced In Italy

2022 STARTS NOW: HERE IS TEAM GRESINI RACING MOTOGP

Faenza (Italy), 15 January 2022. Team Gresini Racing MotoGP was presented via streaming worldwide today; the team, which was founded and ‘raised’ by Fausto Gresini, returns to the premier class of MotoGP as an independent team after seven years of absence in this role.

This project is led by team owner Nadia Padovani Gresini and supported by Gresini Racing’s core; this season will witness the return with the family of Enea Bastianini, who already stepped on the podium last year with Ducati, as he joins fellow Italian and MotoGP rookie Fabio Di Giannantonio.

Both riders will race aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP21 in 2022, a bike they were able to get a glimpse of last November at Jerez de la Frontera. Bastianini has already proved he can be extremely competitive with his new bike, while Di Giannantonio has shown great signs for the upcoming debut season.

The rider #49 will be the first to take to the track in Sepang’s first test, which is reserved exclusively to the MotoGP rookies. On-track action will get underway on January 31st with a three-day ‘shakedown’ where the light blue-liveried team will be already among the protagonists.

ENEA BASTIANINI #23

“The new colours of the bike are very particular, when I saw it first it appears a little strange to me, but now that I see it live I can say it is amazing. Such a great bike can’t be but fast! In about twenty days we’ll be leaving for the tests, luckily it is just a short time because I’m way too excited to be back on my Ducati. I already met the team during the first test: we had the chance to know each other better and to work together, and I can firmly say that I have a super team. I think it is going to be a very interesting season, I’m sure we’ll achieve great results. I can’t wait for the season to begin!”

Team Gresini Racing MotoGP riders Enea Bastianini (left) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (right) with Team Owner Nadia Padovani Gresini (center). Photo courtesy Gresini Racing.

FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO #49

“2022 is just around the corner. It will be my first season in MotoGP and it will be so cool! I will have a lot to learn, my expectation is to grow race by race and who knows, we’ll may be able to collect even some great achievements. In a bit we’ll be back on track for the test, we’re going in Malaysia and Indonesia is following. I can’t wait to ride again this beautiful beast. The winter break is always too long, I’m counting the days, the hours! And the bike is spectacular, maybe the most beautiful I’ve ever ride, the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. With that unique main color it looks like a bike of the 70’s, retrò style, on track we’ll be recognizable for sure. Particular, original, BEAUTIFUL. A unique emotion”.

NADIA PADOVANI GRESINI

“We’re finally presenting a project we strongly believed in and one we have been working non-stop for during the last year. We’re very motivated and we ended up being the first MotoGP team to present itself; plus, I believe our bikes are beautiful – and I hope all the others will like them, too. I would like to think Fausto is looking at us from above and that is proud of his family. There is almost no distinction between natural and work families, we’re one. I must say that I saw both Diggia and Enea in great shape and eager to start: we’re aiming at being among the protagonists and show up at the parc fermé sometimes.”

Dainese Named Official Supplier For Yamaha Champions Riding School

January 19, 2022

Yamaha Champion Riding School instructors in their Dainese leather suits. Photo courtesy Yamaha Champions Riding School.

Multi-Year Deal Combines Expert Rider Education with World’s Best Protective Wear

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Dainese (www.dainese.com) the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with the esteemed Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS). The partnership combines expert rider education and world-class safety apparel with a single goal: improve safety and enjoyment for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

Dainese will be the official apparel supplier for Yamaha Champions Riding School, and all Riding School instructors will be equipped with the latest in Dainese protective technology, including the original and industry-leading D-Air wearable airbag system. Students of the 2-Day ChampSchool programs will also have access to the complete line of Dainese apparel, for rent and purchase.

The shared goal of creating a safer, more sustainable riding experience for riders of all levels is the cornerstone of the partnership. In addition, to support for ChampSchool in-person training events, Dainese will also be the technical apparel partner for online training events with ChampSchool, racer, and new-rider training events, as well as the ability to host their very own Dainese Experience events with support from YCRS.

“Dainese is the perfect partner to help supply students who may not have their own equipment,” said YCRS CEO Nick lenatsch. “Having a complete line of safety equipment available to students eliminates one of the main objections to acquiring proper motorcycle training, and our students deserve the best technology available, which is why we’re honored to be partnering with Dainese.”

“Improving safety and education has always been the top priority at Dainese,” said Fabio Alt, General Manager and CFO, Dainese USA. “The partnership with Yamaha Champions Riding School is a commitment to that. The YCRS ChampSchool is taught by some of the best instructors in the world and at the best racetrack facilities in North America. Through this collaboration, we will have the ability to connect with new riders across the country and help support their advancement as motorcyclists.”

ABOUT DAINESE GROUP

Founded in 1972 by Lino Dainese, the Dainese group develops cutting-edge protective clothing for use when practicing dynamic sports: Motorcycle riding, winter sports, cycling, horse riding, and sailing. Continuing with its mission to protect athletes from head to toe, in 2007 Dainese acquired the iconic AGV brand, founded in 1947 and famous across the world for its innovative sports helmets. In 2017, the mother company’s style legacy led to the establishment of Dainese Settantadue, a new brand that gives garments from the past a modern twist. Dainese and AGV products represent the technological frontier in terms of protection in dynamic sports, and are used by the world’s best athletes, from Valentino Rossi to Sofia Goggia, Olympic skiing champion and winner of the World Cup Downhill title.

Harley-Davidson Posts $500,000+ In AFT & MotoAmerica Contingency

January 19, 2022

Kyle Wyman (33) on his Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Harley-Davidson. — Kyle Wyman (33) on his Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Wyman will defend his 2021 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship alongside his teammate and brother Travis Wyman in 2022. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Harley-Davidson.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAMS FOR 2022 RACE SEASON

More than $500,000 Available for Harley-Davidson Racers in American Flat Track and MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Series

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 19, 2022) – Harley-Davidson is stepping up its support of flat track and road racing competitors for the 2022 season with cash contingency programs totaling more than $500,000 available for qualified racers.

In 2022, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team will defend its 2021 championship in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers road racing series with riders Kyle Wyman, the 2021 Mission King of the Baggers champion, and his brother Travis Wyman aboard race modified Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special motorcycles powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engines. Kyle and Travis Wyman are sons of Kim Wyman, owner of Harv’s Harley-Davidson in Macedon, N.Y., and grew up around Harley-Davidson and flat track racing.

MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Contingency

The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series for race-prepared, American V-Twin touring motorcycles equipped with a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags expands to seven races in 2022, each held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. The series opens with a double header on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., March 10-12. Harley-Davidson will offer a $110,000 cash contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson racers competing in the Mission King of the Baggers series, with a contingency payout from first to 10th place and a $35,000 championship bonus. Terms and conditions apply; please see www.MotoAmerica.com for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Progressive American Flat Track Contingency

Harley-Davidson will offer contingency opportunities for racers competing in two classes on the 18-event 2022 Progressive American Flat Track series, the most prestigious and competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing in the world. Harley-Davidson has committed $225,500 in contingency funds for qualified riders competing in the premiere SuperTwins class, and $195,500 for qualified riders competing in the AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines class. Harley-Davidson contingency will pay first to 10th place in each class as well as a championship bonus – $20,000 for Production Twins and $50,000 for SuperTwins. The season opens with the Volusia Half Mile double-header, March 10-11, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. Terms and conditions apply; please see American Flat Track for full details, eligibility requirements and deadlines.

MotoAmerica: Gagne, Petersen Test Yamaha Superbikes At Buttonwillow

January 18, 2022

Cameron Petersen (45) testing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by David Swarts, Copyright 2022 Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.