The father-and-son racing team of Calvin (Cal) and Christian (CJ) Crosslin to be inducted to the Daytona 200 Monument on Wednesday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m.
In 2015, the 74th running of the United States’ most prestigious endurance race, the Daytona 200, this father-and-son duo fulfilled a lifelong dream of racing and completing the classic race at the World Center of racing. And, they got to do so together. They are the first father and son to complete the Daytona 200 in the same race since the event moved from the beach to the speedway in 1961.
CJ (left) and Calvin (right) Crosslin in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy Calvin Crosslin.
Their TOBC Racing teammate Danny Eslick also won that race. This marked Eslick’s second win and also made TOBC Racing’s new team owner, Michelle Lindsay, the first female team owner to win the historic race.
It was an emotional victory for everyone involved as it was in honor of their late founder Jon Couch, who had passed just six months prior to the event.
Cal began racing in the early 90’s and spent most of his time cultivating his passion as a coach and director of various track day organizations. One career highlight was winning the AMA Amateur Superbike 1000 National Championship at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
CJ quickly followed suit for his father’s passion and began racing in 2011 and became an AMA/MotoAmerica Pro in 2014
Some notable highlights of his career, so far, include a top-five finish at VIR in 600 Superstock and a top-10 finish in the series points despite only competing in a few rounds.
Calvin and CJ began endurance racing with TOBC in 2012. The team enjoyed a great deal of success, winning several national endurance and sprint championships in various classes while having an enormous amount of fun in the process.
Endurance racing can be far more challenging and rewarding than sprint racing due to all the variables involved. The Daytona 200 remains one of the world’s most premier endurance races, and Cal and CJ always dreamed of competing together. CJ finished 18th and Cal finished 31st, both riding TOBC Racing-prepared Suzuki GSX-R600s.
The duo pays homage to each other when racing by using each other’s birthday as their competition numbers, 409 and 428. As well as 166 and 66 in honor of the late Jon Couch, the original owner and creator of TOBC Racing. Currently, the two are partnered up with Ned (Peanut) Brown Racing under the Crosslin Racing/N2 Escape umbrella.
“It is such an honor to be added to the Daytona 200 monument, amongst so many prolific names in road racing,” said Cal Crosslin. “There is a story behind each of these plaques and we are grateful to add our endeavor to it.”
Clash of the Champions: 2022 Bennetts British Superbike entry list confirmed
The 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship provisional entry list has been released by series promoter and organiser MSVR, with a stellar line up confirmed ahead of the season opener at Silverstone this Easter (15-17 April).
Tarran Mackenzie leads the entry as the reigning champion, returning to defend his number one plate, in a bid to emulate his father Niall once more by claiming consecutive championship victories. However, it has not been the easiest pre-season for Bennetts BSB’s reigning title winner, as he continues his recovery from a pre-season injury ahead of the opening three races at Silverstone.
Mackenzie faces a formidable list of rivals, all bidding to snatch away his crown. The new season marks the much-anticipated return of 2013 Superbike World Champion Tom Sykes and 2018 British Champion Leon Haslam from the world stage, and both will be determined to stamp their authority.
Josh Brookes is another former champion on this year’s grid. His tenacity has driven him to two Bennetts BSB title in 2015 and 2020, and the Australian contender remains the most successful rider of the series’ current grid.
Fierce competition will also come from last year’s runner-up Tommy Bridewell, who had his strongest campaign to date in 2021, and third-placed Jason O’Halloran. The ‘O’Show’ was imperious in the early stages of last season, outscoring his rivals for race wins and podium finishes, but missed out in the Showdown and that is something the Australian is determined to make amends for in 2022.
No fewer than 15 previous Bennetts BSB race winners are set to compete for Britain’s biggest motorsport title this year, with experienced title challengers lining up alongside a host of season rookies, including reigning Pirelli National Superstock champion Tom Neave.
2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship entry list:
No.
Name
Nationality
Team/Manufacturer
1
Tarran Mackenzie
GBR
McAMS Yamaha
2
Glenn Irwin
GBR
Honda Racing UK
4
Dan Linfoot
GBR
iForce BMW
5
Dean Harrison
GBR
DAO Racing Kawasaki
7
Ryan Vickers
GBR
FHO Racing BMW with Attis Sports
10
Joe Sheldon-Shaw
GBR
NP Racing BMW
11
Rory Skinner
GBR
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki
12
Luke Mossey
GBR
TAG Racing Honda
13
Takumi Takahashi
JPN
Honda Racing UK
14
Lee Jackson
GBR
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki
16
Luke Hopkins
GBR
Black Onyx Security Honda
18
Andrew Irwin
GBR
SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad
21
Christian Iddon
GBR
Buildbase Suzuki
22
Jason O’Halloran
AUS
McAMS Yamaha
25
Josh Brookes
AUS
MCE Ducati
27
Bjorn Estment
RSA
Powerslide/Catfoss Racing Suzuki
28
Bradley Ray
GBR
Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha
31
Sam Cox
GBR
NP Racing BMW
34
Liam Delves
GBR
Rapid CDH Racing Kawasaki
44
Dan Jones
GBR
iForce BMW
46
Tommy Bridewell
GBR
Oxford Products Racing Ducati
52
Danny Kent
GBR
Buildbase Suzuki
55
Leon Jeacock
GBR
Specsavers Suzuki
60
Peter Hickman
GBR
FHO Racing BMW
65
Josh Owens
GBR
Rapid CDH Racing Kawasaki
66
Tom Sykes
GBR
MCE Ducati
68
Tom Neave
GBR
Honda Racing UK
69
Chrissy Rouse
GBR
Crowe Performance BMW
77
Kyle Ryde
GBR
Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha
79
Storm Stacey
GBR
Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki
83
Danny Buchan
GBR
SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad
89
Fraser Rogers
GBR
iForce BMW
88
Ryo Mizuno
JPN
Honda Racing UK
91
Leon Haslam
GBR
VisionTrack Kawasaki
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Yamaha test mechanical components and chase acceleration improvements at Aragon test
Five riders from three teams hit the MotorLand Aragon venue for testing as reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu topped the timesheets
Three Yamaha teams headed to MotorLand Aragon to continue their preparations for the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK were joined on track by GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team and Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha at the Spanish venue. Originally scheduled for Thursday and Friday, the threat of bad weather meant all three teams took to the track on Wednesday for some brief running before the rain fell.
Reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) continued his off-season testing ahead of his title defense by topping the timesheets in Alcañiz with a 1’49.746s. The Turkish star completed 84 laps on Thursday throughout the day, adding to his 26 laps from Wednesday for a total of 110. Razgatlioglu’s fastest lap was faster than any race lap from the 2021 Aragon Round and quicker than any previous Yamaha race lap at the venue.
Teammate Andrea Locatelli was third fastest, two tenths away from his teammate, but put in the most laps of everybody at the test as he racked up 30 on Wednesday and 85 on Thursday for a total of 115. Pata Yamaha were mostly working on the mechanical side of their Yamaha YZF-R1 machine throughout the test, including electronic changes, as well as looking to improve the acceleration of the bike to help improve the all-round performance of the engine and spent the entire test using Pirelli’s SC0 tyre. Locatelli’s side of the garage were also working on the suspension of his machine including different links.
It was a strong test for Garrett Gerloff (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) on his, and the team’s, first test of the 2022 off-season. The American posted a time of 1’49.820s, only 0.074s away from Razgatlioglu’s pace setting time and racked up 106 laps across the two days of testing: 21 on Wednesday and 85 on Thursday. Gerloff will be hoping his strong pace in testing transfers into racing when the action gets underway at Aragon as he goes in search of more rostrum visits throughout his third year of WorldSBK action.
Gerloff’s teammate, Kohta Nozane, was fourth fastest as he made his first appearance in 2022 testing with a time of 1’51.238s. The Japanese rider, entering his second season in WorldSBK, completed 90 laps; 16 on Wednesday before adding 74 on Thursday. GRT Yamaha were able to test the same tank that Razgatlioglu was using in the Portimao test with their main focus throughout the two days on rider position and the balance of the bike.
Christophe Ponsson rounded out the field for Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha as the Frenchman completed 84 laps across the two days, adding 74 on day two of the test to the 10 he completed on Wednesday. Now in his second season with the family-run team, Ponsson posted a best time of 1’52.341s throughout the test as he goes in search of consistent top-10 finishes.
WorldSBK times from Aragon test
1 Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) 1’49.746s, 110 laps
2. Garrett Gerloff (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 1’49.820s, 106 laps
3. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) 1’50.021s, 115 laps
4. Kohta Nozane (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 1’51.238s, 90 laps
5. Christophe Ponsson (Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha) 1’52.341s, 84 laps
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More, from a press release issued by GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team:
GERLOFF AND NOZANE COMPLETE TWO PRODUCTIVE DAYS OF TEST IN ARAGÓN
The GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed his first outing of 2022 season with two days of test in Aragón. Plans changed a bit when arrived in Spain due to unpredictable weather forcing the team to review the schedule and anticipate action from 2nd March already.
With massive rain expected on Friday (4th March), Kohta Nozane and Garrett Gerloff went on track from Wednesday to finally begin their 2022 campaign after being far from their bikes for such a long time. The first day served both to regain feeling and confidence, over than planning their future steps.
Anyway, the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team could not take full benefits from Day 1 due to tough weather condition. With track open from 13:00 local time, Gerloff and Nozane were able to make some laps but soft rain forced them to stop after a couple of hours.
Both riders tried to come back on track late afternoon as track seemed to drying up, but then more rain fell again obliging the team to finish the first day of test. So, at the end Garrett was able to make 21 laps with a best of 1.51.381 while Kohta made 16 laps with 1.53.465 as fastest lap.
On the second and last day, things were much better with a full sunny Thursday. Air and asphalt condition were good and both Nozane and Gerloff could have a lot of laps. The GRT Yamaha WorldSBK tested new parts brought by Yamaha, such as tank and seat, having a positive feedback. 1.49.820 was Gerloff’s fastest time (85 laps in total), while 1.51.238 was Nozane’s one (74 laps in total)
Gerloff and Nozane will not then come back on track on 4th March as weather predictions plan a lot of rain on the circuit. That is why the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team decided to cancel that day of testing.
The next pre-season test sessions are scheduled for 16th-17th March in Misano.
Garrett Gerloff (31). Photo courtesy GRT Yamaha.
Garrett Gerloff: “It’s so epic and nice to be back on my Yamaha R1 after a long time. Yesterday when I rode again the bike it was quite a shock! Today it was so cool to have a full dry day. We tried a bunch of new stuff, including new brakes, and didn’t touch suspension or geometry. I’m just focusing on myself getting rhythm and those things. During the off-season I worked a lot on myself to improve every aspect, from physical one to mental one. I’m feeling in a really good place and glad to be back. Now, let’s keep working and see how the things go at another track like Misano.”
Kohta Nozane (3). Photo courtesy GRT Yamaha.
Kohta Nozane: “Finally, we are back. It was such a long time! We had many test items and it was not easy to manage all the job, but at the end we are satisfied and the job done was good. It’s cool we had the possibility to make a lot of laps today, it’s a good start for 2022 season. Now let’s move to Misano. I like a lot the circuit and I cannot wait to be there. Italy is like my second home!”
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha:
Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Make Steps Forward at Aragón Test
Toprak Razgatlioglu (54). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team ramped up their preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship season at MotorLand Aragón (2-3 March), with the team, supported by Yamaha’s engineers, continuing to assess electronic strategy and mechanical upgrades across engine and chassis components.
With unpredictable weather scheduled throughout the week in the Teruel region, the decision was made to run for the afternoon only on Wednesday, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli were able to complete a full day’s running in perfect conditions on Thursday.
The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK duo combined for 225 laps of the 5.078 km Spanish circuit, which the team used to find improvements at a track that hasn’t previously played to the Yamaha R1 WorldSBK’s strengths. This target was achieved, with both riders showing considerably better pace than ever before at Aragon.
For the second test of 2022, Razgatlıoğlu was quickly up and running on Wednesday afternoon, completing 26 laps, as rain interrupted some of the session. On Thursday, the reigning WorldSBK champion was able to run 84 laps, with his best time of 1’49.746 marking Yamaha’s best ever Superbike lap at the Alcañiz venue – backed up by many laps in the high 1’49s and low 1’50s bracket, all set on standard Pirelli race tires.
Riding at the circuit he made his WorldSBK race debut at in 2021, Locatelli was pleased with the work completed across the test. The Italian completed a busy Thursday schedule, turning 85 laps, having run 30 the day before. He ended the test just 0.267s behind his teammate on a 1’50.021, further demonstrating the improvements he and Yamaha have already made at this circuit.
Next for the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK squad will be the Barcelona test on 25-26 March, where the team will run in their 2022 livery for the first time.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: 110 laps – 1’49.746
“We had a great test in Aragon, I am surprised! Yesterday we had sun then some rain, not so many laps, but today we are very lucky with perfect weather all day. This is maybe not my best track but we were very fast and consistent, so for this I am happy! Today my feeling was like a test rider, so many things to try, but also we are fast and I enjoyed it! Yamaha and the team are working a lot, we made a big improvement compared to ‘21… a 1’49 with SC0 tire is not so bad! Maybe now Aragon is coming a better track for me! Next test is Catalunya, we will put together the best package from the testing parts and electronics and try again to improve.”
Andrea Locatelli: 115 laps – 1’50.021
“We are very happy because we did a lot of laps and we also had good grip here at Aragón. The feeling is coming back better now after Portimão. Today we worked around the set-up of the bike and now the feeling is really good. Now, we will continue the development before we arrive to the Barcelona test. I’m also happy because I’ve not been able to ride as much as I did today at this track. The team did a great job and we made no mistakes. Now we look forward to the next one, my level is improving and so is the R1.”
“It’s getting closer and closer”: riders ready for lights out at Lusail
The 2022 season is about to begin, with plenty to talk about in the pre-event Press Conference
Thursday, 03 March 2022
The pre-event Press Conference for the Grand Prix of Qatar got the weekend fully underway, with reigning Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) joined by 2021 runner up Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), 2020 Champion Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) to talk about the weekend and the season ahead.
MotoGP riders (from left) Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, Brad Binder, Joan Mir, and Maverick Vinales at the pre-event press conference in Qatar. Photo courtesy Dorna.
QUOTES
How do you feel about the challenge ahead and what’s your assessment of Yamaha’s progress over the winter?
Fabio Quartararo: “To be honest it’s great to be back and when the season is over, the weeks are going quickly, but when you’re close to riding in Qatar, the last week was long and it’s great to be here. I think pre-season was good, we expected a bit more top speed. It is what it is, we need to give 100% in any case. I’m ready and looking forward to starting tomorrow.”
2021 MotoGP World Champion Fabio Quartararo. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Who have you identified as your big rivals in 2022?
FQ20: “It’s so difficult. Last year you could say five or six riders but now I could say anyone. Of course the guys that are here today, but it’s difficult to say a few. We will need to wait a little bit more to see the clear opponents.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
FQ20: “Well it will make life more difficult but for the show and everyone it will be nice to not have that big difference. I remember maybe 10 years ago we had a few riders and then the rest, but now basically everything is so tight and the level of riders is really high. Now I think it’s the closest ever and it will be fun.”
Can the 2022 bike enable you to build on that momentum and fight for wins from the start?
Francesco Bagnaia: “I think we worked well in the pre-season. It’s difficult to understand the level of bikes at these tests because anyone did what they want about how to work. I think the potential of our bike is high and we chose the best package during the tests. I’m quite confident like the end of the last season and I think we can start from there.
Francesco Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Dorna.
How important was it to get your contract signed with Ducati before the start of the season?
FB63: “I think we chose together, four years ago, I’m very happy to be with them for two more years. If we had the possibility, I would like to remain with Ducati for all of my career. For sure, starting with two years more in the contract means you are more relaxed, you can focus on just giving the best. I prefer this situation.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
FB63: “It’s something good for the show, but I think years ago, the way of working was different. Now you have to do the time attack. I was feeling years ago, I was doing the time attack my first year in MotoGP and with the lap time I did in 2020 I was fifth, and this year like 17th; a big difference. I think it’s the way to work in the test.”
How confident are you that you’re going to be one of the main championship contenders again?
Joan Mir: “Yes I’m happy about how everything is going. I felt an improvement on the bike and it looks like we have a little more top speed and that’s always really important. The winter was good, I trained well and got some rest as well to have the batteries fully charged for the first races. So let’s see what we can do and yeah, I want to start.”
Joan Mir (right). Photo courtesy Dorna.
What do you think about Livio’s arrival and what can he bring to the project moving forward?
JM36: “It’s a step we were waiting for for a long time. Before some people weren’t doing their jobs and now everyone knows what they have to do. It’s a person who will give something on the team and will help a lot, from what I know he’s a really clear person and for sure he’s what we need.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
JM36: “Yeah I think that for the show it will be really good. During the test on the last day it looked like a qualifying but it means that there’s a lot of competitiveness between the manufacturers and riders and everything, for the show it’s amazing. Like Fabio said it makes our lives a bit more difficult, but we are here for this. Better like this, we’ll enjoy more from inside and the people from outside, and yeah, we will enjoy.”
Do you think you’re in a position to be fighting for the win here on Sunday?
Marc Marquez: “Yeah of course I’m happy to be here. It’s already better than last year and that’s important. After the winter it wasn’t clear but it was important to test in Malaysia and Mandalika, after Mandalika I felt a step with my physical condition and that’s important. Let’s see how to, the way to start the first race, for 2022 I want to fight all these guys for the title of course, maybe for the Qatar GP I’m not ready, during the weekend we will understand where we are.
Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Are you close to finding the sweet spot, what are you still looking for to get the best out of this package?
MM93: “They did a big step on the bike. Honestly it feels like I changed the brand because it’s a completely different bike. Since I arrived in Honda there was always improvement but the character of the bike was always similar, but now it’s a big change. In Malaysia I struggled a bit but I feel the potential because in one lap the lap time was coming, but in Mandalika I was bringing the bike to my riding style already and I felt a step. During the first races we will find small things, but the base is nice, it’s good, and yeah let’s see in qualifying and race conditions where we are.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
MM93: “Of course as you say in the test it was very close but it’s not the first year that in the test it was very close. Let’s see during the first four or five races we will understand who the top guys are. Anyway it will be interesting to have equal bikes, equal level between the riders and this makes everything more interesting.”
How confident are you that the winter changes will allow you to be more at the front in 2022?
Brad Binder: “Starting off in Sepang, it was really tough for us. It was a really difficult day and half. As soon as we got to Mandalika we made a good step I’d say. We had some small new parts to try and a new base for the season. Honestly, it’s a little bit better, it makes our job easier, and the bikes easier to ride. Qatar is a track that has been tough in the past, I think back to last year it was one of the hardest races of the year but I’m confident our package will be much better here and we can do a good job this weekend.”
Brad Binder. Photo courtesy Dorna.
A huge weekend for the Binder family, how excited are you to line up alongside brother Darryn on Sunday? A dream come true?
BB33: “As a family it’s amazing as it’s the goal we’ve all worked towards. To line up with my brother on Sunday, it’s going to be insane and its ticking one of the boxes for the family so let’s see how we’ll get on.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
BB33: “It’s gonna be an insane year. Times are as close as ever and things are super competitive. I expect a little bit of Moto3 style racing on Sunday, it’s going to be super cool to watch so let’s see how it pans out.”
What’s the realistic goal for Sunday?
Maverick Viñales: “I think for us, to be realistic we need to wait a little and improve. Like I said at the first test, we need a few tenths to fight for the top positions. We are doing a good job; we are taking the necessary steps. Step by step, building the confidence, still I need to get used to the bike, it’s a very different bike, the character of the engine is completely different, it’s not easy, you need to take time. However, I feel good. I feel really good and Qatar is a special track.”
Maverick Vinales. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Do you think Aprilia are ready to win races and take the next step?
MV12: “I think we have to be calm. To win a race in MotoGP you need to put a lot of points together and I don’t think we are ready just yet. But sometimes MotoGP is crazy, and you can have a good night and do it. As I said, we need to keep working to improve some points for the bike and also my riding style. Whatever the result is in Qatar, we’re going to improve step-by-step.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
MV12: “Honestly, it’s always nice. The competition is getting closer and closer. One second covers almost all the grid. This is fantastic, the bikes are more or less equal and the competition is real.”
The Daytona 200 Monument in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Michelle A. Lindsay, R.I.P.
The father-and-son racing team of Calvin (Cal) and Christian (CJ) Crosslin to be inducted to the Daytona 200 Monument on Wednesday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m.
In 2015, the 74th running of the United States’ most prestigious endurance race, the Daytona 200, this father-and-son duo fulfilled a lifelong dream of racing and completing the classic race at the World Center of racing. And, they got to do so together. They are the first father and son to complete the Daytona 200 in the same race since the event moved from the beach to the speedway in 1961.
CJ (left) and Calvin (right) Crosslin in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy Calvin Crosslin.
Their TOBC Racing teammate Danny Eslick also won that race. This marked Eslick’s second win and also made TOBC Racing’s new team owner, Michelle Lindsay, the first female team owner to win the historic race.
It was an emotional victory for everyone involved as it was in honor of their late founder Jon Couch, who had passed just six months prior to the event.
Cal began racing in the early 90’s and spent most of his time cultivating his passion as a coach and director of various track day organizations. One career highlight was winning the AMA Amateur Superbike 1000 National Championship at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
CJ quickly followed suit for his father’s passion and began racing in 2011 and became an AMA/MotoAmerica Pro in 2014
Some notable highlights of his career, so far, include a top-five finish at VIR in 600 Superstock and a top-10 finish in the series points despite only competing in a few rounds.
Calvin and CJ began endurance racing with TOBC in 2012. The team enjoyed a great deal of success, winning several national endurance and sprint championships in various classes while having an enormous amount of fun in the process.
Endurance racing can be far more challenging and rewarding than sprint racing due to all the variables involved. The Daytona 200 remains one of the world’s most premier endurance races, and Cal and CJ always dreamed of competing together. CJ finished 18th and Cal finished 31st, both riding TOBC Racing-prepared Suzuki GSX-R600s.
The duo pays homage to each other when racing by using each other’s birthday as their competition numbers, 409 and 428. As well as 166 and 66 in honor of the late Jon Couch, the original owner and creator of TOBC Racing. Currently, the two are partnered up with Ned (Peanut) Brown Racing under the Crosslin Racing/N2 Escape umbrella.
“It is such an honor to be added to the Daytona 200 monument, amongst so many prolific names in road racing,” said Cal Crosslin. “There is a story behind each of these plaques and we are grateful to add our endeavor to it.”
The final "Title Fighters" for the 2022 British Superbike Championship will be decided this weekend at Snetterton Circuit. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Clash of the Champions: 2022 Bennetts British Superbike entry list confirmed
The 2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship provisional entry list has been released by series promoter and organiser MSVR, with a stellar line up confirmed ahead of the season opener at Silverstone this Easter (15-17 April).
Tarran Mackenzie leads the entry as the reigning champion, returning to defend his number one plate, in a bid to emulate his father Niall once more by claiming consecutive championship victories. However, it has not been the easiest pre-season for Bennetts BSB’s reigning title winner, as he continues his recovery from a pre-season injury ahead of the opening three races at Silverstone.
Mackenzie faces a formidable list of rivals, all bidding to snatch away his crown. The new season marks the much-anticipated return of 2013 Superbike World Champion Tom Sykes and 2018 British Champion Leon Haslam from the world stage, and both will be determined to stamp their authority.
Josh Brookes is another former champion on this year’s grid. His tenacity has driven him to two Bennetts BSB title in 2015 and 2020, and the Australian contender remains the most successful rider of the series’ current grid.
Fierce competition will also come from last year’s runner-up Tommy Bridewell, who had his strongest campaign to date in 2021, and third-placed Jason O’Halloran. The ‘O’Show’ was imperious in the early stages of last season, outscoring his rivals for race wins and podium finishes, but missed out in the Showdown and that is something the Australian is determined to make amends for in 2022.
No fewer than 15 previous Bennetts BSB race winners are set to compete for Britain’s biggest motorsport title this year, with experienced title challengers lining up alongside a host of season rookies, including reigning Pirelli National Superstock champion Tom Neave.
2022 Bennetts British Superbike Championship entry list:
No.
Name
Nationality
Team/Manufacturer
1
Tarran Mackenzie
GBR
McAMS Yamaha
2
Glenn Irwin
GBR
Honda Racing UK
4
Dan Linfoot
GBR
iForce BMW
5
Dean Harrison
GBR
DAO Racing Kawasaki
7
Ryan Vickers
GBR
FHO Racing BMW with Attis Sports
10
Joe Sheldon-Shaw
GBR
NP Racing BMW
11
Rory Skinner
GBR
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki
12
Luke Mossey
GBR
TAG Racing Honda
13
Takumi Takahashi
JPN
Honda Racing UK
14
Lee Jackson
GBR
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki
16
Luke Hopkins
GBR
Black Onyx Security Honda
18
Andrew Irwin
GBR
SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad
21
Christian Iddon
GBR
Buildbase Suzuki
22
Jason O’Halloran
AUS
McAMS Yamaha
25
Josh Brookes
AUS
MCE Ducati
27
Bjorn Estment
RSA
Powerslide/Catfoss Racing Suzuki
28
Bradley Ray
GBR
Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha
31
Sam Cox
GBR
NP Racing BMW
34
Liam Delves
GBR
Rapid CDH Racing Kawasaki
44
Dan Jones
GBR
iForce BMW
46
Tommy Bridewell
GBR
Oxford Products Racing Ducati
52
Danny Kent
GBR
Buildbase Suzuki
55
Leon Jeacock
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Specsavers Suzuki
60
Peter Hickman
GBR
FHO Racing BMW
65
Josh Owens
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66
Tom Sykes
GBR
MCE Ducati
68
Tom Neave
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69
Chrissy Rouse
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77
Kyle Ryde
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79
Storm Stacey
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83
Danny Buchan
GBR
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89
Fraser Rogers
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iForce BMW
88
Ryo Mizuno
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91
Leon Haslam
GBR
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Garrett Gerloff (31) in action at Motorland Aragon. Photo courtesy GRT Yamaha.
Yamaha test mechanical components and chase acceleration improvements at Aragon test
Five riders from three teams hit the MotorLand Aragon venue for testing as reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu topped the timesheets
Three Yamaha teams headed to MotorLand Aragon to continue their preparations for the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK were joined on track by GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team and Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha at the Spanish venue. Originally scheduled for Thursday and Friday, the threat of bad weather meant all three teams took to the track on Wednesday for some brief running before the rain fell.
Reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) continued his off-season testing ahead of his title defense by topping the timesheets in Alcañiz with a 1’49.746s. The Turkish star completed 84 laps on Thursday throughout the day, adding to his 26 laps from Wednesday for a total of 110. Razgatlioglu’s fastest lap was faster than any race lap from the 2021 Aragon Round and quicker than any previous Yamaha race lap at the venue.
Teammate Andrea Locatelli was third fastest, two tenths away from his teammate, but put in the most laps of everybody at the test as he racked up 30 on Wednesday and 85 on Thursday for a total of 115. Pata Yamaha were mostly working on the mechanical side of their Yamaha YZF-R1 machine throughout the test, including electronic changes, as well as looking to improve the acceleration of the bike to help improve the all-round performance of the engine and spent the entire test using Pirelli’s SC0 tyre. Locatelli’s side of the garage were also working on the suspension of his machine including different links.
It was a strong test for Garrett Gerloff (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) on his, and the team’s, first test of the 2022 off-season. The American posted a time of 1’49.820s, only 0.074s away from Razgatlioglu’s pace setting time and racked up 106 laps across the two days of testing: 21 on Wednesday and 85 on Thursday. Gerloff will be hoping his strong pace in testing transfers into racing when the action gets underway at Aragon as he goes in search of more rostrum visits throughout his third year of WorldSBK action.
Gerloff’s teammate, Kohta Nozane, was fourth fastest as he made his first appearance in 2022 testing with a time of 1’51.238s. The Japanese rider, entering his second season in WorldSBK, completed 90 laps; 16 on Wednesday before adding 74 on Thursday. GRT Yamaha were able to test the same tank that Razgatlioglu was using in the Portimao test with their main focus throughout the two days on rider position and the balance of the bike.
Christophe Ponsson rounded out the field for Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha as the Frenchman completed 84 laps across the two days, adding 74 on day two of the test to the 10 he completed on Wednesday. Now in his second season with the family-run team, Ponsson posted a best time of 1’52.341s throughout the test as he goes in search of consistent top-10 finishes.
WorldSBK times from Aragon test
1 Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) 1’49.746s, 110 laps
2. Garrett Gerloff (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 1’49.820s, 106 laps
3. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK) 1’50.021s, 115 laps
4. Kohta Nozane (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 1’51.238s, 90 laps
5. Christophe Ponsson (Gil Motor Sport-Yamaha) 1’52.341s, 84 laps
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GERLOFF AND NOZANE COMPLETE TWO PRODUCTIVE DAYS OF TEST IN ARAGÓN
The GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed his first outing of 2022 season with two days of test in Aragón. Plans changed a bit when arrived in Spain due to unpredictable weather forcing the team to review the schedule and anticipate action from 2nd March already.
With massive rain expected on Friday (4th March), Kohta Nozane and Garrett Gerloff went on track from Wednesday to finally begin their 2022 campaign after being far from their bikes for such a long time. The first day served both to regain feeling and confidence, over than planning their future steps.
Anyway, the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team could not take full benefits from Day 1 due to tough weather condition. With track open from 13:00 local time, Gerloff and Nozane were able to make some laps but soft rain forced them to stop after a couple of hours.
Both riders tried to come back on track late afternoon as track seemed to drying up, but then more rain fell again obliging the team to finish the first day of test. So, at the end Garrett was able to make 21 laps with a best of 1.51.381 while Kohta made 16 laps with 1.53.465 as fastest lap.
On the second and last day, things were much better with a full sunny Thursday. Air and asphalt condition were good and both Nozane and Gerloff could have a lot of laps. The GRT Yamaha WorldSBK tested new parts brought by Yamaha, such as tank and seat, having a positive feedback. 1.49.820 was Gerloff’s fastest time (85 laps in total), while 1.51.238 was Nozane’s one (74 laps in total)
Gerloff and Nozane will not then come back on track on 4th March as weather predictions plan a lot of rain on the circuit. That is why the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team decided to cancel that day of testing.
The next pre-season test sessions are scheduled for 16th-17th March in Misano.
Garrett Gerloff (31). Photo courtesy GRT Yamaha.
Garrett Gerloff: “It’s so epic and nice to be back on my Yamaha R1 after a long time. Yesterday when I rode again the bike it was quite a shock! Today it was so cool to have a full dry day. We tried a bunch of new stuff, including new brakes, and didn’t touch suspension or geometry. I’m just focusing on myself getting rhythm and those things. During the off-season I worked a lot on myself to improve every aspect, from physical one to mental one. I’m feeling in a really good place and glad to be back. Now, let’s keep working and see how the things go at another track like Misano.”
Kohta Nozane (3). Photo courtesy GRT Yamaha.
Kohta Nozane: “Finally, we are back. It was such a long time! We had many test items and it was not easy to manage all the job, but at the end we are satisfied and the job done was good. It’s cool we had the possibility to make a lot of laps today, it’s a good start for 2022 season. Now let’s move to Misano. I like a lot the circuit and I cannot wait to be there. Italy is like my second home!”
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha:
Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Make Steps Forward at Aragón Test
Toprak Razgatlioglu (54). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team ramped up their preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship season at MotorLand Aragón (2-3 March), with the team, supported by Yamaha’s engineers, continuing to assess electronic strategy and mechanical upgrades across engine and chassis components.
With unpredictable weather scheduled throughout the week in the Teruel region, the decision was made to run for the afternoon only on Wednesday, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli were able to complete a full day’s running in perfect conditions on Thursday.
The Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK duo combined for 225 laps of the 5.078 km Spanish circuit, which the team used to find improvements at a track that hasn’t previously played to the Yamaha R1 WorldSBK’s strengths. This target was achieved, with both riders showing considerably better pace than ever before at Aragon.
For the second test of 2022, Razgatlıoğlu was quickly up and running on Wednesday afternoon, completing 26 laps, as rain interrupted some of the session. On Thursday, the reigning WorldSBK champion was able to run 84 laps, with his best time of 1’49.746 marking Yamaha’s best ever Superbike lap at the Alcañiz venue – backed up by many laps in the high 1’49s and low 1’50s bracket, all set on standard Pirelli race tires.
Riding at the circuit he made his WorldSBK race debut at in 2021, Locatelli was pleased with the work completed across the test. The Italian completed a busy Thursday schedule, turning 85 laps, having run 30 the day before. He ended the test just 0.267s behind his teammate on a 1’50.021, further demonstrating the improvements he and Yamaha have already made at this circuit.
Next for the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK squad will be the Barcelona test on 25-26 March, where the team will run in their 2022 livery for the first time.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: 110 laps – 1’49.746
“We had a great test in Aragon, I am surprised! Yesterday we had sun then some rain, not so many laps, but today we are very lucky with perfect weather all day. This is maybe not my best track but we were very fast and consistent, so for this I am happy! Today my feeling was like a test rider, so many things to try, but also we are fast and I enjoyed it! Yamaha and the team are working a lot, we made a big improvement compared to ‘21… a 1’49 with SC0 tire is not so bad! Maybe now Aragon is coming a better track for me! Next test is Catalunya, we will put together the best package from the testing parts and electronics and try again to improve.”
Andrea Locatelli: 115 laps – 1’50.021
“We are very happy because we did a lot of laps and we also had good grip here at Aragón. The feeling is coming back better now after Portimão. Today we worked around the set-up of the bike and now the feeling is really good. Now, we will continue the development before we arrive to the Barcelona test. I’m also happy because I’ve not been able to ride as much as I did today at this track. The team did a great job and we made no mistakes. Now we look forward to the next one, my level is improving and so is the R1.”
The 2022 FIM MotoGP World Championship field. Photo courtesy Dorna.
“It’s getting closer and closer”: riders ready for lights out at Lusail
The 2022 season is about to begin, with plenty to talk about in the pre-event Press Conference
Thursday, 03 March 2022
The pre-event Press Conference for the Grand Prix of Qatar got the weekend fully underway, with reigning Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) joined by 2021 runner up Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), 2020 Champion Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) to talk about the weekend and the season ahead.
MotoGP riders (from left) Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, Brad Binder, Joan Mir, and Maverick Vinales at the pre-event press conference in Qatar. Photo courtesy Dorna.
QUOTES
How do you feel about the challenge ahead and what’s your assessment of Yamaha’s progress over the winter?
Fabio Quartararo: “To be honest it’s great to be back and when the season is over, the weeks are going quickly, but when you’re close to riding in Qatar, the last week was long and it’s great to be here. I think pre-season was good, we expected a bit more top speed. It is what it is, we need to give 100% in any case. I’m ready and looking forward to starting tomorrow.”
2021 MotoGP World Champion Fabio Quartararo. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Who have you identified as your big rivals in 2022?
FQ20: “It’s so difficult. Last year you could say five or six riders but now I could say anyone. Of course the guys that are here today, but it’s difficult to say a few. We will need to wait a little bit more to see the clear opponents.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
FQ20: “Well it will make life more difficult but for the show and everyone it will be nice to not have that big difference. I remember maybe 10 years ago we had a few riders and then the rest, but now basically everything is so tight and the level of riders is really high. Now I think it’s the closest ever and it will be fun.”
Can the 2022 bike enable you to build on that momentum and fight for wins from the start?
Francesco Bagnaia: “I think we worked well in the pre-season. It’s difficult to understand the level of bikes at these tests because anyone did what they want about how to work. I think the potential of our bike is high and we chose the best package during the tests. I’m quite confident like the end of the last season and I think we can start from there.
Francesco Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Dorna.
How important was it to get your contract signed with Ducati before the start of the season?
FB63: “I think we chose together, four years ago, I’m very happy to be with them for two more years. If we had the possibility, I would like to remain with Ducati for all of my career. For sure, starting with two years more in the contract means you are more relaxed, you can focus on just giving the best. I prefer this situation.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
FB63: “It’s something good for the show, but I think years ago, the way of working was different. Now you have to do the time attack. I was feeling years ago, I was doing the time attack my first year in MotoGP and with the lap time I did in 2020 I was fifth, and this year like 17th; a big difference. I think it’s the way to work in the test.”
How confident are you that you’re going to be one of the main championship contenders again?
Joan Mir: “Yes I’m happy about how everything is going. I felt an improvement on the bike and it looks like we have a little more top speed and that’s always really important. The winter was good, I trained well and got some rest as well to have the batteries fully charged for the first races. So let’s see what we can do and yeah, I want to start.”
Joan Mir (right). Photo courtesy Dorna.
What do you think about Livio’s arrival and what can he bring to the project moving forward?
JM36: “It’s a step we were waiting for for a long time. Before some people weren’t doing their jobs and now everyone knows what they have to do. It’s a person who will give something on the team and will help a lot, from what I know he’s a really clear person and for sure he’s what we need.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
JM36: “Yeah I think that for the show it will be really good. During the test on the last day it looked like a qualifying but it means that there’s a lot of competitiveness between the manufacturers and riders and everything, for the show it’s amazing. Like Fabio said it makes our lives a bit more difficult, but we are here for this. Better like this, we’ll enjoy more from inside and the people from outside, and yeah, we will enjoy.”
Do you think you’re in a position to be fighting for the win here on Sunday?
Marc Marquez: “Yeah of course I’m happy to be here. It’s already better than last year and that’s important. After the winter it wasn’t clear but it was important to test in Malaysia and Mandalika, after Mandalika I felt a step with my physical condition and that’s important. Let’s see how to, the way to start the first race, for 2022 I want to fight all these guys for the title of course, maybe for the Qatar GP I’m not ready, during the weekend we will understand where we are.
Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Are you close to finding the sweet spot, what are you still looking for to get the best out of this package?
MM93: “They did a big step on the bike. Honestly it feels like I changed the brand because it’s a completely different bike. Since I arrived in Honda there was always improvement but the character of the bike was always similar, but now it’s a big change. In Malaysia I struggled a bit but I feel the potential because in one lap the lap time was coming, but in Mandalika I was bringing the bike to my riding style already and I felt a step. During the first races we will find small things, but the base is nice, it’s good, and yeah let’s see in qualifying and race conditions where we are.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
MM93: “Of course as you say in the test it was very close but it’s not the first year that in the test it was very close. Let’s see during the first four or five races we will understand who the top guys are. Anyway it will be interesting to have equal bikes, equal level between the riders and this makes everything more interesting.”
How confident are you that the winter changes will allow you to be more at the front in 2022?
Brad Binder: “Starting off in Sepang, it was really tough for us. It was a really difficult day and half. As soon as we got to Mandalika we made a good step I’d say. We had some small new parts to try and a new base for the season. Honestly, it’s a little bit better, it makes our job easier, and the bikes easier to ride. Qatar is a track that has been tough in the past, I think back to last year it was one of the hardest races of the year but I’m confident our package will be much better here and we can do a good job this weekend.”
Brad Binder. Photo courtesy Dorna.
A huge weekend for the Binder family, how excited are you to line up alongside brother Darryn on Sunday? A dream come true?
BB33: “As a family it’s amazing as it’s the goal we’ve all worked towards. To line up with my brother on Sunday, it’s going to be insane and its ticking one of the boxes for the family so let’s see how we’ll get on.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
BB33: “It’s gonna be an insane year. Times are as close as ever and things are super competitive. I expect a little bit of Moto3 style racing on Sunday, it’s going to be super cool to watch so let’s see how it pans out.”
What’s the realistic goal for Sunday?
Maverick Viñales: “I think for us, to be realistic we need to wait a little and improve. Like I said at the first test, we need a few tenths to fight for the top positions. We are doing a good job; we are taking the necessary steps. Step by step, building the confidence, still I need to get used to the bike, it’s a very different bike, the character of the engine is completely different, it’s not easy, you need to take time. However, I feel good. I feel really good and Qatar is a special track.”
Maverick Vinales. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Do you think Aprilia are ready to win races and take the next step?
MV12: “I think we have to be calm. To win a race in MotoGP you need to put a lot of points together and I don’t think we are ready just yet. But sometimes MotoGP is crazy, and you can have a good night and do it. As I said, we need to keep working to improve some points for the bike and also my riding style. Whatever the result is in Qatar, we’re going to improve step-by-step.”
Everyone is saying it’s the toughest, closest championship in history – what lies ahead?
MV12: “Honestly, it’s always nice. The competition is getting closer and closer. One second covers almost all the grid. This is fantastic, the bikes are more or less equal and the competition is real.”
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