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MotoAmerica: Alexander Breaks Lap Record During Stock 1000 Q1

Editorial Notes:

The previous All-Time Lap Record for Stock 1000 was a 1:32.977, which was set by Jake Lewis in 2021.

The session was stopped prematurely for a red flag.

 

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MotoAmerica: Gagne On Superbike Provisional Pole At Brainerd

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More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:

Petrucci in Contention as MotoAmerica Rolls Into Brainerd International Raceway

P2 for Petrucci as he puts it all on the line in Minnesota

 

Danilo Petrucci (9). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.
Danilo Petrucci (9). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 29, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 SBK) is back from his European holiday and ready to rock at Brainerd. The Italian, locked in combat with Yamaha’s Jake Gagne for the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, completed 23 laps of the 2.5 miles Minnesota venue, ending the day second to Gagne by 0.226 in Qualifying 1.

Petrucci believes he’s in an excellent position to capitalize in tomorrow’s qualifying session and race one as the team iron out a few chassis changes to get the two-time MotoGP race winner comfortable in his first competitive visit to the venue.

Qualifying 1 Results—Top 5

P1 – Jake Gagne (Yamaha) 1:30.334

P2 – Danilo Petrucci (Ducati) 1:30.560

P3 – Cameron Petersen (Yamaha) 1:30.706

P4 – Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha) 1:31.304

P5 – Richie Escalante (Suzuki) 1:31.447

Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – #9): “Fortunately, we had a day of testing here a while back, which we needed because this is a very particular track,” Petrucci said. “It’s very fast at the beginning, very narrow at the end, but I’m having a lot of fun. We’re trying to fix the bike’s instability on the many bumps of this track where the various pavement joints are. This is taking a bit of confidence to get used to, but I think we’re in the mix for pole position, and the race wins. For sure, our opponents are really strong, but we are ready.”

Saturday’s action for the Medallia Superbike class begins with Qualifying 2 at 10:15 AM CDT. Race One is scheduled for 3:10 PM CDT.

MotoAmerica: Hayes On Supersport Provisional Pole At Brainerd

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More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:

Herrin in The Mix on Friday at Brainerd

Josh Herrin sitting pretty in the top four on an ultra-competitive Friday in Minnesota

 

Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.
Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 29, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) completed 15 laps across today’s two sessions at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota to finish fourth quickest behind Josh Hayes (Yamaha).

Herrin’s primary title rival, Tyler Scott (Suzuki) was a couple of places ahead in second, but Herrin knows he’s in the box seat heading into Saturday and Sunday’s races as good showings here mean he can put one hand on the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

Qualifying 1 Results—Top 5

P1 – Josh Hayes (Yamaha) 1:33.955

P2 – Tyler Scott (Suzuki) 1:34.226

P3 – Dominic Doyle (Suzuki) 1:34.525

P4 – Josh Herrin (Ducati) 1:34.806

P5 – Cory Ventura (Suzuki) 1:34.989

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – #2) : “Today was a good day,” Herrin said. “We weren’t fastest but we’re learning about the bike at this track and trying to fix some issues I’m feeling. Not all the weekends can be perfect. Hopefully, the races can work out that way, but now we need to focus on the set-up of the Ducati so we’re good for final qualifying tomorrow morning.”

Herrin and his new livery will be out on track tomorrow at 10:55 AM CDT for Qualifying 2, with Race One scheduled for 2:10 PM CDT.

MotoGP Analysis: Bastianini/Martin Are Forever Rivals, In The July Issue

Featured In the July 2022 issue of Roadracing World:     

        In the summer of 1966 Sports Illustrated magazine sent journalist Bob Ottum to spend some time with Giacomo Agostini, multi-time motorcycle World Champion, part-time movie star, and full-time Italian-stallion heartthrob. At the end of his visit, Ottum surmised Ago’s job thusly: “To race and skid and crash and then make love and drink wine.” 

        All those decades ago top motorcycle racers didn’t usually have steady girlfriends. They lived on the edge of death and behaved like it, celebrating each Sunday survival by boozing and chasing women, or  “birding it up,” as 1967 125cc World Champion Bill Ivy so charmingly put it.

        More than half a century later, MotoGP is a cold, hard science… 

            —The Forever Rivals, by Mat Oxley

 

MotoGP’s newest stars Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin—who changes girlfriends weekly (some things never change)—have been racing each other for the last 10 years, from Red Bull Rookies all the way to MotoGP. So, which one will be the first to win the biggest prize of them all? Mat Oxley sits down with both to catch up with the latest in a years-long rivalry in the July issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information. 

PREVIEW  the July 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

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World Supersport: Aegerter Breaks Lap Record In FP2 At Most (Updated)

WSS FP2

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna WorldSBK Press Office:

Aegerter fastest on the opening day at the Autodrom Most

 

Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Dorna.

 

Reigning Champion Dominique Aegerter topped both FP1 and FP2 with lap record pace

P1 – Dominique Aegerter (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) 1’37.620s

Aegerter was the only rider to lap in the 1’34s bracket as he posted a 1’34.952s

His lap time around three tenths quicker than the existing lap record set by now Moto2™ rider Manuel Gonzalez in 2021.

“It’s very nice to be back in Czech Republic. I like the track and they made some improvement on the circuit, on the asphalt. The first chicane is very nice with less bumps.  In FP1, we were fast and in FP2, we made consistent laps. Today was good and we collected important data for the Superpole and for Race 1. We’ll also see what’s going on with the weather as it seems it look it will rain.”

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) was second in the combined results after Free Practice. He just 0.080s behind Aegerter with a best time of 1’35.032s. Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing) finished Friday in third. He was 0.138s behind Aegerter and 0.058s behind Bulega. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) finished in fourth place, 0.216s down on Aegerter but was one of four riders to lap under the previous lap record of 1’35.213s.

WorldSSP action resumes on Saturday with the Tissot Superpole at 10:25 and Race 1 at 15:15.

MotoAmerica: Alexander Breaks Lap Record During Stock 1000 Q1

Corey Alexander (23) on pit lane at Brainerd International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Corey Alexander (23) on pit lane at Brainerd International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Editorial Notes:

The previous All-Time Lap Record for Stock 1000 was a 1:32.977, which was set by Jake Lewis in 2021.

The session was stopped prematurely for a red flag.

 

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MotoAmerica: Gagne On Superbike Provisional Pole At Brainerd

Jake Gagne (1) in action at Brainerd International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:

Petrucci in Contention as MotoAmerica Rolls Into Brainerd International Raceway

P2 for Petrucci as he puts it all on the line in Minnesota

 

Danilo Petrucci (9). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.
Danilo Petrucci (9). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 29, 2022 – Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 SBK) is back from his European holiday and ready to rock at Brainerd. The Italian, locked in combat with Yamaha’s Jake Gagne for the 2022 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, completed 23 laps of the 2.5 miles Minnesota venue, ending the day second to Gagne by 0.226 in Qualifying 1.

Petrucci believes he’s in an excellent position to capitalize in tomorrow’s qualifying session and race one as the team iron out a few chassis changes to get the two-time MotoGP race winner comfortable in his first competitive visit to the venue.

Qualifying 1 Results—Top 5

P1 – Jake Gagne (Yamaha) 1:30.334

P2 – Danilo Petrucci (Ducati) 1:30.560

P3 – Cameron Petersen (Yamaha) 1:30.706

P4 – Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha) 1:31.304

P5 – Richie Escalante (Suzuki) 1:31.447

Danilo Petrucci (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – #9): “Fortunately, we had a day of testing here a while back, which we needed because this is a very particular track,” Petrucci said. “It’s very fast at the beginning, very narrow at the end, but I’m having a lot of fun. We’re trying to fix the bike’s instability on the many bumps of this track where the various pavement joints are. This is taking a bit of confidence to get used to, but I think we’re in the mix for pole position, and the race wins. For sure, our opponents are really strong, but we are ready.”

Saturday’s action for the Medallia Superbike class begins with Qualifying 2 at 10:15 AM CDT. Race One is scheduled for 3:10 PM CDT.

MotoAmerica: Hayes On Supersport Provisional Pole At Brainerd

Josh Hayes. Photo by Russell Colvin, courtesy of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Josh Hayes. Photo by Russell Colvin, courtesy of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
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More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:

Herrin in The Mix on Friday at Brainerd

Josh Herrin sitting pretty in the top four on an ultra-competitive Friday in Minnesota

 

Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.
Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati North America.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 29, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC) completed 15 laps across today’s two sessions at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota to finish fourth quickest behind Josh Hayes (Yamaha).

Herrin’s primary title rival, Tyler Scott (Suzuki) was a couple of places ahead in second, but Herrin knows he’s in the box seat heading into Saturday and Sunday’s races as good showings here mean he can put one hand on the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

Qualifying 1 Results—Top 5

P1 – Josh Hayes (Yamaha) 1:33.955

P2 – Tyler Scott (Suzuki) 1:34.226

P3 – Dominic Doyle (Suzuki) 1:34.525

P4 – Josh Herrin (Ducati) 1:34.806

P5 – Cory Ventura (Suzuki) 1:34.989

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – #2) : “Today was a good day,” Herrin said. “We weren’t fastest but we’re learning about the bike at this track and trying to fix some issues I’m feeling. Not all the weekends can be perfect. Hopefully, the races can work out that way, but now we need to focus on the set-up of the Ducati so we’re good for final qualifying tomorrow morning.”

Herrin and his new livery will be out on track tomorrow at 10:55 AM CDT for Qualifying 2, with Race One scheduled for 2:10 PM CDT.

MotoAmerica: Buyck Fastest In Royal Enfield BTR FP1 At Brainerd

Kayleigh Buyck (16). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Kayleigh Buyck (16). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Andrew Lee Leads Stock 1000 FP1 At Brainerd

Andrew Lee (14), as seen at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Andrew Lee (14), as seen at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoGP Analysis: Bastianini/Martin Are Forever Rivals, In The July Issue

Jorge Martin (89) and Enea Bastianini (23) chase Marc Marquez (93) in a MotoGP race held earlier this season at Portimao, Portugal. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.
Jorge Martin (89) and Enea Bastianini (23) chase Marc Marquez (93) in a MotoGP race held earlier this season at Portimao, Portugal. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.

Featured In the July 2022 issue of Roadracing World:     

        In the summer of 1966 Sports Illustrated magazine sent journalist Bob Ottum to spend some time with Giacomo Agostini, multi-time motorcycle World Champion, part-time movie star, and full-time Italian-stallion heartthrob. At the end of his visit, Ottum surmised Ago’s job thusly: “To race and skid and crash and then make love and drink wine.” 

        All those decades ago top motorcycle racers didn’t usually have steady girlfriends. They lived on the edge of death and behaved like it, celebrating each Sunday survival by boozing and chasing women, or  “birding it up,” as 1967 125cc World Champion Bill Ivy so charmingly put it.

        More than half a century later, MotoGP is a cold, hard science… 

            —The Forever Rivals, by Mat Oxley

 

MotoGP’s newest stars Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin—who changes girlfriends weekly (some things never change)—have been racing each other for the last 10 years, from Red Bull Rookies all the way to MotoGP. So, which one will be the first to win the biggest prize of them all? Mat Oxley sits down with both to catch up with the latest in a years-long rivalry in the July issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information. 

PREVIEW  the July 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Read the July 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

Available at Cycle Gear and other motorcycle retailers.

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MotoAmerica: Gagne Tops Superbike FP1 At Brainerd

Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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World Supersport: Aegerter Breaks Lap Record In FP2 At Most (Updated)

Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Ten Kate Racing.
Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Ten Kate Racing.
WSS FP2

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna WorldSBK Press Office:

Aegerter fastest on the opening day at the Autodrom Most

 

Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Dorna.

 

Reigning Champion Dominique Aegerter topped both FP1 and FP2 with lap record pace

P1 – Dominique Aegerter (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) 1’37.620s

Aegerter was the only rider to lap in the 1’34s bracket as he posted a 1’34.952s

His lap time around three tenths quicker than the existing lap record set by now Moto2™ rider Manuel Gonzalez in 2021.

“It’s very nice to be back in Czech Republic. I like the track and they made some improvement on the circuit, on the asphalt. The first chicane is very nice with less bumps.  In FP1, we were fast and in FP2, we made consistent laps. Today was good and we collected important data for the Superpole and for Race 1. We’ll also see what’s going on with the weather as it seems it look it will rain.”

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) was second in the combined results after Free Practice. He just 0.080s behind Aegerter with a best time of 1’35.032s. Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing) finished Friday in third. He was 0.138s behind Aegerter and 0.058s behind Bulega. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) finished in fourth place, 0.216s down on Aegerter but was one of four riders to lap under the previous lap record of 1’35.213s.

WorldSSP action resumes on Saturday with the Tissot Superpole at 10:25 and Race 1 at 15:15.

MotoAmerica: Landers Leads Supersport FP1 At Brainerd

Rocco Landers (97). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Rocco Landers (97), as seen in 2022. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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