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Superbike-Coach Announces 2025 School Schedule

Superbike-Coach Corp has announced its 2025 class schedule. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their street and track day rider students. Superbike-Coach Corp provides sport photography at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders. Our programs are:

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

Track Day & Class – For all riders and bike categories at Thunderhill Raceway

Track Rookie Class at Thunderhill Raceway– For all riders who want to start out track days

Body Position & Knee Down Class – For all Sportbike street riders and track riders, no track fees

Track Academy
– For track riders of mid levels and up

Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories

Wheelie Course – For all street riders, track riders, and racers of all ages

Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day

Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages

Supermoto Class & Race – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages, no track fees

Basic Rider 1-on-1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test

Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no extra track fees

Group Events – Individual classes for all motorcycle clubs, group members, companies, dealerships, corporate

A student seen in the Rookie Class B+ Group during a Superbike-Coach event. Superbike-Coach photo.


The 2025 season class event schedule is as follows:

26 Jan Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

1 Feb Sat, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

2 Feb Sat, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

9 Feb Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

23 Feb Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

9 Mar Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

21 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

22 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

23 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

30 Mar Sun, Supermoto Race Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $249

13 Apr Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

26 Apr Sat, Body Position & Knee Down Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

27 Apr Sun, Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $199

4 May Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

18 May Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

8 Jun Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

22 Jun Sun, Track Day, Thunderhill Raceway West $179

22 Jun Sun, Track Rookie class, Thunderhill Raceway West $259

13 Jul Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

27 Jul Sun, Suspension Workshop & Track Time, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $149

10 Aug Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

24 Aug Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

29 Aug Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Laguna Seca Raceway $390

30 Aug Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Laguna Seca Raceway $390

7 Sep Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

20 Sep Sat, Body Position & Knee Down Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

21 Sep Sun, Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $199

5 Oct Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

19 Oct Sun, Track Day, Thunderhill Raceway West $179

19 Oct Sun, Track Rookie class, Thunderhill Raceway West $259

2 Nov Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

16 Nov Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

7 Dec Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

14 Dec Sun, Track Academy, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

For more information, please visit www.superbike-coach.com or contact them via email at [email protected]

AHRMA: Motobilia Signs As National Road Racing, Dirt Track & Off Road Sponsor

Motobilia named the National Title Series Sponsor of the AHRMA Roadracing, Off-road and Dirt Track racing series for 2025 to 2027

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) proudly announces a new, long-term, multi-discipline title sponsorship.

Motobilia.com will be the title sponsor for the 2025 through 2027 AHRMA Road Race, Off-Road (including Motocross and Cross Country), and Dirt Track competition seasons.

David Aldana (13) as seen in the AHRMA dirt track event during the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by David Dewhurst/AHRMA.

Motobilia is renowned for its dedication to preserving motorcycle history through its extensive collection of motorcycles, memorabilia, and parts, and the new partnership with Motobilia.com aligns perfectly with AHRMA’s mission to Keep the Past Fast.

This multi-year sponsorship marks a significant milestone for AHRMA as it continues to celebrate the vibrancy and legacy of historic motorcycle racing.

The AHRMA Road Racing Series Presented by Motobilia.com will take place at some of the finest road racing venues in the United States starting each year in February and finishing each October at the Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. Racers from across the country will compete in a broad range of classes on a wide range of vintage and modern road race motorcycles.

Rick Doughty (2) racing AHRMA Motocross during the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by David Dewhurst/AHRMA.

The AHRMA National Motocross and Cross Country Series Presented by Motobilia.com run across nine regions nationwide in three different categories: Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen for both MX and Cross Country. The total number of races far surpasses 100.

The AHRMA Dirt Track Series presented by Motobilia.com will partner with several high-profile venues/sanctioning bodies which will add significant excitement to the 2025 AHRMA Dirt Track National Championship Series.

“Having a near 40-year history with AHRMA was certainly key to exploring this association, but it was not the deciding factor,” said Rick Doughty, Motobilia Executive Director, “Instead, it is the newfound philosophy within the organization from Dan May, his team, and the board of trustees, of an open-minded approach to the world of ‘vintage’ motorcycles.”

Doughty continued, “AHRMA recognizes the undeniable truth that new motorcycles one day become vintage and vintage motorcycles one day become antique. Navigating that ever-changing landscape will take considerable thought and planning to keep the sport vital. AHRMA is well positioned and structured to accomplish that goal. We are very much looking forward to the synergistic benefits that this joint effort represents. Not just for our organizations, but for the entire motorcycling community.”

“We are proud to have Motobilia as our Title Sponsor across the AHRMA racing disciplines.” said Daniel May, AHRMA Executive Director. “We look forward to the partnership as both AHRMA and Motobilia continue to expand the public awareness of vintage motorcycle racing and the rich history that comes along with it.”

“We are excited to support AHRMA over these three significant years,” said Doughty. “Our brand is all about celebrating the stories behind the machines, and sponsoring these disciplines allows us to bring that narrative to life in a very tangible way for the racing community.”

About Motobilia

Motobilia.com is the premier online destination for motorcycle enthusiasts, offering a curated collection of high end bikes of all eras. With a passion for the culture and history of motorcycling, we connect collectors and riders with rare, authentic motobilia from around the globe. We have quickly morphed into a magazine-style site that shines a light on the most interesting people, places and things in the world of motorcycling. Racing, riding, restoring and ruminating are all well represented.

About AHRMA:

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

MotoGP: KTM Building Racebikes For 2025 Season Start

KTM will start building its 2025 MotoGP racebikes on Monday and will ship them off for the pre-season tests and the first four rounds of the new season, the company’s MotoGP technical director says.

In a report published at speedweek.com, Wolfgang Felber, who took over development of the RC16 in the wake of Fabio Sterlacchini’s move to Aprilia, says the built will be complete by the third week of January, as normal.

The machines will be evolutionary and an update of the 2024 models, and they will be based on the configuration seen in the post-season test at Barcelona, he says.

“As far as preparations for the new season are concerned, everything is currently going as normal. In recent years, we have trimmed all processes so that we build the new machines in the third week of the year. It will be the same in 2025 – next Monday we will start rebuilding all the motorcycles,” Felber told speedweek.com.

“Everything is timed so that at the end of week 3 we pack the boxes for the big test in Sepang. From then on the bikes are on the road for a long time. The vehicles will only arrive in Munderfing again for the European season opener in Jerez.”

The report says that eight racebikes will be built and shipped to Malaysia for the shakedown in Sepang, then will be used for the remaining tests and the Grand Prix events in Thailand, Argentina, Texas and Qatar.

“We are clearly talking about an evolutionary model in 2025. A radical new approach was out of the question. We already had our actual shakedown during the last tests in 2024. The 2025 version worked as hoped and the basis has been defined. The plan now is to build all machines accordingly with new parts,” Felber says.

Reports from the insolvency proceedings in Austria have indicated that KTM plans to pull out of Grand Prix racing, but not before 2026. KTM has said it plans to race in 2025, although with a trimmed-down effort that reduces the amount of money spent in the past. Felber says the racing department remains committed to the 2025 effort.

“We are in racing. We have our brains, our computers and our motivation. The very last thing we think about is giving up,” he says.

MotoAmerica: Motovation Is 2025 Supersport Title Sponsor

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that Motovation, an industry leader in motorcycle customization for over 20 years, is now the title sponsor of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

Texas-based Motovation imports unique, high-quality motorcycle accessories from around the world for racers, mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts – all with a focus on elite quality and style.

The 18-race 2025 MotoAmerica Motovation Championship begins April 4-6 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, and concludes September 26-28 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.

Last year’s Supersport series was a battle from start to finish between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing’s PJ Jacobsen, with Scholtz ultimately taking the crown.

“Our involvement with MotoAmerica racing began many years ago with a grassroots approach to the sport,” said Nate Seyer, owner and CEO of Motovation. “We started out supporting riders who needed help getting their bikes ready for such a high level of competition. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to involve ourselves with a wide spectrum of teams and riders competing across the different MotoAmerica classes. We are proud to have the opportunity to make an even bigger difference to a sport we all love.”

“We’re thrilled to announce Motovation as the title sponsor for the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Motovation has been a valuable supporter of teams and riders over the years, and we’re excited to see them step into this prominent role. The Supersport class is one of the most competitive and prestigious in our series, with up to six manufacturers battling for victories. Last season’s title chase came down to the wire, and we’re expecting another thrilling year of competition.”

Dakar: Benavides Tops Tight Stage Five

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides won the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar rally, finishing the 492 kilometer (305 mile) segment in 4:53.00, just 47 seconds ahead of Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Adrien van Beveren. Americans Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes were fifth and sixth, while Americans Jacob Argubright and Mason Klein were 14th and 42nd. Daniel Sanders retained the overall lead, seven minutes and two seconds ahead of Tosha Schareina.

Top ten in the fifth stage:

2025 KTM 790 Duke Gets New Tech, New Styling

The ORIGINAL SCALPEL rolls into 2025, bringing its signature style and razor-sharp precision to the streets with updated tech, sharper lines and two all-new colorways coming along for the ride.

Its scalpel-like agility, impressive top-end surge, low fuel consumption, and distinct engine note have made the KTM 790 DUKE massively popular since its first unveiling in 2018. In 2025, the KTM 790 DUKE continues its assault on the tarmac, boasting unmatched agility.

Not only packing a punch in the engine department, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE retains its light handling, agile steering, and eagerness thanks to geometry developed specifically for sporty street riding with high-quality WP APEX suspension at each end.

For 2025, a new 5” TFT dashboard replaces the previous 4.5” TFT and brings new functionality and usability to the package, giving riders access to KTM’s Demo Mode, a telemetry screen, and an optional Anti-wheelie Mode with 6 setting levels. All-new graphics and menu logic make navigating the range of available rider aids easier than ever. The TFT dash also gives way to an all-new switchgear, with more intuitive tactile functionality and illumination when riding in low light conditions.

The usual selection of Ride Modes, notably RAIN, STREET, and SPORT, with optional TRACK and PERFORMANCE Modes, allow for customizable traction and throttle control settings and ABS intervention. Optional TRACK mode now offers 10 levels of traction control adjustment for the most committed corner-carving track riders.

In terms of looks, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE keeps its signature Naked aggressive looks with minor updates to the headlight cover, making it sharper than ever before, as well as two new colorways with a full range of specially-developed KTM PowerParts available for further personalization.

Additionally, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE comes with an exciting Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty of up to 4 years.

The 2025 KTM 790 DUKE will be available at authorized dealers from spring onward.

Dakar: Sanders Tops Day Four

Australian Daniel Sanders topped the fourth stage of the 2025 Dakar rally, ahead of Tosha Schareina and Jose Ignacio Cornejo Florimo. Top American Ricky Brabec finished 17th, just ahead of teammate Skyler Howes. Fellow Americans Jacob Argubright and Mason Klein finished the stage 19th and 36th. Sanders held the overall lead, ahead of Schareina and Ross Branch.

Top 10 finishers of stage four of the Dakar rally:

 

MotoGP Stars Headline Valentino Rossi’s 100KM Of Champions

Two-time MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia, seven-time MotoGP race winner Enea Bastianini and three-time race winners Marco Bezzecchi and Franco Morbidelli will join nine-time Grand Prix World Champion Valentino Rossi for the 2025 running of Rossi’s 100km Of Champions flat track event.

MotoGP riders Pedro Acosta, Luca Marini and Miguel Oliveira are also among the riders slated to take part in the annual off-season event, which features riders from Moto2, Moto3, World Superbike, British Superbike and open road racing. Americans Sammy Halbert and J.D. Beach also are listed among the entries.

The event is slated to take place Jan. 10-11 at the VR46 Ranch in Tavullia.

The complete entry list includes:

Valentino Rossi

Pedro Acosta

Dominique Aegerter

Xavier Artigas

Francesco Bagnaia

Lorenzo Baldassarri

Elia Bartolini

Enea Bastianini

James Douglas Beach

Marco Belli

Matteo Bertelle

Marco Bezzecchi

Nicolo Bulega

Federico Caricasulo

Mattia Casadei

Thomas Chareyre

Davey Todd

Michael Dunlop

Filippo Fuligini

Federico Fuligni

Matteo Gabarrini

Manu Gonzalez

Sammy Halbert

Kurvinen Lasse

Andrea Locatelli

Luca Lunetta

Andrea Mantovani

Luca Marini

Andrea Migno

Franco Morbidelli

Diogo Moreira

Stefano Nepa

Miguel Oliveira

Luca Ottaviani

Mattia Pasini

Matteo Patacca

Gautier Paulin

Tito Rabat

Jose Antonio Rueda

Alberto Surra

Tatsuki Suzuki

Tim Neave

Ryan Vickers

MRA Moves to 1-Day Schedule and Teams Up with Legion Moto

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) has decided to move to a 1-day race schedule for 2025, and partnered with Legion Moto Trackdays to provide a welcoming track day experience and ensure motorcycle road racing enthusiasts continue to have 2-day events at race tracks in Colorado.

Legion Moto Trackdays, founded in 2019, started with an intense passion for track riding in a safe and fun environment, and have built a solid reputation in a few short years, especially with first time track riders. Hosting events at 3 major tracks in Colorado, as well as Kansas, Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arizona – Legion Moto Trackdays has made a name for themselves as a premier track day organization in Colorado and surrounding states.

MRA President, Bob Hasenhundl said of the news “The MRA Board of Directors believe the future of motorcycle road racing in Colorado depends on a proactive approach to introduce street-riders and canyon-carvers to the track – and ultimately – to the passion that is motorcycle road racing, and Legion Moto Trackdays is ideally suited to partner with the MRA to help grow the sport of motorcycle road racing in Colorado. We are excited to be collaborating with them (Legion Moto Trackdays) and believe the outcome will be a better overall experience for track day riders and racers alike.”

Matt Cooper, Owner of Legion Motorsports said “Our passion has always been about bringing new riders into the sport, and Legion Moto Trackdays started as a team racing in the MRA. Growing motorcycle road racing has been our goal from the beginning, so when the MRA Board approached us about working together, we knew it was the right move for the entire community. We’re excited to streamline practice days for racers and make it easier for aspiring racers to earn their license anytime during the year and get on the grid. Endurance racing fuels our passion, so putting all our efforts into keeping that event alive was an easy decision. We’re looking forward to an incredible 2025 season.”

This collaboration is made possible in part by the MRA’s switch to a 1-day race schedule for 2025, consisting of a condensed itinerary featuring 22 classes of racing. The MRA Board of Directors believes this collaboration and schedule will benefit families and racers alike, lending itself to making race weekends a little more affordable, both financially and the commodity of time by allowing racers to take less time off work. The change to a 1-day race schedule did require some sacrifices, and among them is the MRA SuperStreet program; created in 2010, SuperStreet gave street riders the opportunity to experience the thrill of road racing at a significantly reduced cost. Legion Moto Trackdays will be offering New Racer Orientation (NRO) during the track day, giving street riders a more comprehensive introduction to road racing, yet still at a reasonable cost.

Over the past 15 years, the MRA has become known for hosting an annual 4-hour endurance race, attracting racers and teams from across the country. The switch to a 1-day schedule may appear to put that event in question going forward, the MRA is proud to announce that Legion Moto will be hosting endurance racing on the Saturday of MRA Round 3 (July 26th), with a 2-hour Ultra Lightweight endurance before lunch, and 4-hour endurance after lunch (Friday open lapping will be provided by High Plains Raceway).

The 2025 MRA Season Schedule is as follows:

· New Racer School – Saturday, April 12th– High Plains Raceway

· Round 1 – Saturday, May 10th – High Plains Raceway (Friday lapping provided by HPR)

· Round 2 – Sunday, June 8th – Pueblo Motorsports Park (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

· Round 3 – Sunday, July 27th – High Plains Raceway (Saturday Endurance provided by Legion Moto; Friday lapping provided by HPR)

· Round 4 – Sunday, August 17th – Pueblo Motorsports Park (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

· Round 5 – Sunday, September 21st – Pikes Peak International Raceway (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

The MRA welcomes racers from other clubs across the nation. If you’re a currently licensed racer, we have several reciprocity agreements in place along with very competitive pricing on license & entries to our 22 classes. Click here for MRA membership & entry information.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to mra-racing.org.

For more information about Legion Moto Trackdays, including their full schedule, please visit: legionmototrackdays.com.

Cole Varnes Racing for Karns Performance in 2025 ASRA Series

Varnes to Race for Karns Performance in the 2025 ASRA Series

Birdsboro, PA — January 7, 2025 — 13-year-old rising road racing star, Cole Varnes, is excited to announce his partnership with Karns Performance for the 2025 racing season. Varnes will compete aboard the CFMoto 450 in the highly competitive ASRA Series, marking a significant leap forward in his growing racing career.

Jason Karns, owner of Karns Performance, expressed his enthusiasm for the new collaboration: “We’ve been looking to keep our CFMoto 450 on the track, and when we saw Cole in action last year, we knew he was the perfect fit to continue the development of the CFMoto 450. His skill, focus, and maturity on the track left a lasting impression. We’re confident that with Cole at the helm, this bike will continue to shine. We’re excited to have him on board for the 2025 season.”

Varnes, coming off an impressive 2024 flat track season with a District 6 Flat Track Championship in the 250 Class and two class championships at Square Deal Raceway in New York, will now shift his primary focus to road racing in 2025. While dedicating himself to road racing, he will continue to race flat track on off weekends. His partnership with Karns Performance marks a pivotal step in his development, providing him the resources and support needed to hone his skills as he works toward his long-term goal of competing in the MotoAmerica series.

“I’m really excited to get back to road racing in 2025 and to be a part of the Karns Performance team!” said Varnes. “I spent a lot of time racing flat track last year with a few road races thrown in, but now I’m focused on road racing full-time. My goal for the season is to gain more experience on a variety of tracks, which will be key as I work toward the MotoAmerica series. The CFMoto 450 is already a proven winner, and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”

This partnership marks a pivotal moment in Varnes’ career as he continues to build momentum in the road racing world. With the support of Karns Performance and the power of the CFMoto 450, Varnes is poised to make a strong impression in the upcoming season.

Superbike-Coach Announces 2025 School Schedule

Superbike-Coach founder Can Akkaya riding at one of his 2024 events. Superbike-Coach photo.

Superbike-Coach Corp has announced its 2025 class schedule. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their street and track day rider students. Superbike-Coach Corp provides sport photography at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders. Our programs are:

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

Track Day & Class – For all riders and bike categories at Thunderhill Raceway

Track Rookie Class at Thunderhill Raceway– For all riders who want to start out track days

Body Position & Knee Down Class – For all Sportbike street riders and track riders, no track fees

Track Academy
– For track riders of mid levels and up

Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories

Wheelie Course – For all street riders, track riders, and racers of all ages

Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day

Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages

Supermoto Class & Race – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages, no track fees

Basic Rider 1-on-1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test

Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no extra track fees

Group Events – Individual classes for all motorcycle clubs, group members, companies, dealerships, corporate

A student seen in the Rookie Class B+ Group during a Superbike-Coach event. Superbike-Coach photo.


The 2025 season class event schedule is as follows:

26 Jan Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

1 Feb Sat, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

2 Feb Sat, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

9 Feb Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

23 Feb Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

9 Mar Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

21 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

22 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

23 Mar Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway $390

30 Mar Sun, Supermoto Race Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $249

13 Apr Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

26 Apr Sat, Body Position & Knee Down Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

27 Apr Sun, Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $199

4 May Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

18 May Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

8 Jun Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

22 Jun Sun, Track Day, Thunderhill Raceway West $179

22 Jun Sun, Track Rookie class, Thunderhill Raceway West $259

13 Jul Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

27 Jul Sun, Suspension Workshop & Track Time, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $149

10 Aug Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

24 Aug Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

29 Aug Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Laguna Seca Raceway $390

30 Aug Fri, Track Drill 1on4, Laguna Seca Raceway $390

7 Sep Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

20 Sep Sat, Body Position & Knee Down Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

21 Sep Sun, Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $199

5 Oct Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

19 Oct Sun, Track Day, Thunderhill Raceway West $179

19 Oct Sun, Track Rookie class, Thunderhill Raceway West $259

2 Nov Sun, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

16 Nov Sun, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

7 Dec Sun, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

14 Dec Sun, Track Academy, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton $195

For more information, please visit www.superbike-coach.com or contact them via email at [email protected]

AHRMA: Motobilia Signs As National Road Racing, Dirt Track & Off Road Sponsor

Kenny Roberts (1) on track for exhibition laps during the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by Eldon Holmes/AHRMA.

Motobilia named the National Title Series Sponsor of the AHRMA Roadracing, Off-road and Dirt Track racing series for 2025 to 2027

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) proudly announces a new, long-term, multi-discipline title sponsorship.

Motobilia.com will be the title sponsor for the 2025 through 2027 AHRMA Road Race, Off-Road (including Motocross and Cross Country), and Dirt Track competition seasons.

David Aldana (13) as seen in the AHRMA dirt track event during the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by David Dewhurst/AHRMA.

Motobilia is renowned for its dedication to preserving motorcycle history through its extensive collection of motorcycles, memorabilia, and parts, and the new partnership with Motobilia.com aligns perfectly with AHRMA’s mission to Keep the Past Fast.

This multi-year sponsorship marks a significant milestone for AHRMA as it continues to celebrate the vibrancy and legacy of historic motorcycle racing.

The AHRMA Road Racing Series Presented by Motobilia.com will take place at some of the finest road racing venues in the United States starting each year in February and finishing each October at the Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. Racers from across the country will compete in a broad range of classes on a wide range of vintage and modern road race motorcycles.

Rick Doughty (2) racing AHRMA Motocross during the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by David Dewhurst/AHRMA.

The AHRMA National Motocross and Cross Country Series Presented by Motobilia.com run across nine regions nationwide in three different categories: Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen for both MX and Cross Country. The total number of races far surpasses 100.

The AHRMA Dirt Track Series presented by Motobilia.com will partner with several high-profile venues/sanctioning bodies which will add significant excitement to the 2025 AHRMA Dirt Track National Championship Series.

“Having a near 40-year history with AHRMA was certainly key to exploring this association, but it was not the deciding factor,” said Rick Doughty, Motobilia Executive Director, “Instead, it is the newfound philosophy within the organization from Dan May, his team, and the board of trustees, of an open-minded approach to the world of ‘vintage’ motorcycles.”

Doughty continued, “AHRMA recognizes the undeniable truth that new motorcycles one day become vintage and vintage motorcycles one day become antique. Navigating that ever-changing landscape will take considerable thought and planning to keep the sport vital. AHRMA is well positioned and structured to accomplish that goal. We are very much looking forward to the synergistic benefits that this joint effort represents. Not just for our organizations, but for the entire motorcycling community.”

“We are proud to have Motobilia as our Title Sponsor across the AHRMA racing disciplines.” said Daniel May, AHRMA Executive Director. “We look forward to the partnership as both AHRMA and Motobilia continue to expand the public awareness of vintage motorcycle racing and the rich history that comes along with it.”

“We are excited to support AHRMA over these three significant years,” said Doughty. “Our brand is all about celebrating the stories behind the machines, and sponsoring these disciplines allows us to bring that narrative to life in a very tangible way for the racing community.”

About Motobilia

Motobilia.com is the premier online destination for motorcycle enthusiasts, offering a curated collection of high end bikes of all eras. With a passion for the culture and history of motorcycling, we connect collectors and riders with rare, authentic motobilia from around the globe. We have quickly morphed into a magazine-style site that shines a light on the most interesting people, places and things in the world of motorcycling. Racing, riding, restoring and ruminating are all well represented.

About AHRMA:

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

MotoGP: KTM Building Racebikes For 2025 Season Start

Brad Binder (33) testing the KTM RC16 at Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya. Photo by Michael Gougis.

KTM will start building its 2025 MotoGP racebikes on Monday and will ship them off for the pre-season tests and the first four rounds of the new season, the company’s MotoGP technical director says.

In a report published at speedweek.com, Wolfgang Felber, who took over development of the RC16 in the wake of Fabio Sterlacchini’s move to Aprilia, says the built will be complete by the third week of January, as normal.

The machines will be evolutionary and an update of the 2024 models, and they will be based on the configuration seen in the post-season test at Barcelona, he says.

“As far as preparations for the new season are concerned, everything is currently going as normal. In recent years, we have trimmed all processes so that we build the new machines in the third week of the year. It will be the same in 2025 – next Monday we will start rebuilding all the motorcycles,” Felber told speedweek.com.

“Everything is timed so that at the end of week 3 we pack the boxes for the big test in Sepang. From then on the bikes are on the road for a long time. The vehicles will only arrive in Munderfing again for the European season opener in Jerez.”

The report says that eight racebikes will be built and shipped to Malaysia for the shakedown in Sepang, then will be used for the remaining tests and the Grand Prix events in Thailand, Argentina, Texas and Qatar.

“We are clearly talking about an evolutionary model in 2025. A radical new approach was out of the question. We already had our actual shakedown during the last tests in 2024. The 2025 version worked as hoped and the basis has been defined. The plan now is to build all machines accordingly with new parts,” Felber says.

Reports from the insolvency proceedings in Austria have indicated that KTM plans to pull out of Grand Prix racing, but not before 2026. KTM has said it plans to race in 2025, although with a trimmed-down effort that reduces the amount of money spent in the past. Felber says the racing department remains committed to the 2025 effort.

“We are in racing. We have our brains, our computers and our motivation. The very last thing we think about is giving up,” he says.

MotoAmerica: Motovation Is 2025 Supersport Title Sponsor

Motovation is now the title sponsor of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson/MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that Motovation, an industry leader in motorcycle customization for over 20 years, is now the title sponsor of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

Texas-based Motovation imports unique, high-quality motorcycle accessories from around the world for racers, mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts – all with a focus on elite quality and style.

The 18-race 2025 MotoAmerica Motovation Championship begins April 4-6 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, and concludes September 26-28 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.

Last year’s Supersport series was a battle from start to finish between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Warhorse HSBK Ducati Racing’s PJ Jacobsen, with Scholtz ultimately taking the crown.

“Our involvement with MotoAmerica racing began many years ago with a grassroots approach to the sport,” said Nate Seyer, owner and CEO of Motovation. “We started out supporting riders who needed help getting their bikes ready for such a high level of competition. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to involve ourselves with a wide spectrum of teams and riders competing across the different MotoAmerica classes. We are proud to have the opportunity to make an even bigger difference to a sport we all love.”

“We’re thrilled to announce Motovation as the title sponsor for the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Motovation has been a valuable supporter of teams and riders over the years, and we’re excited to see them step into this prominent role. The Supersport class is one of the most competitive and prestigious in our series, with up to six manufacturers battling for victories. Last season’s title chase came down to the wire, and we’re expecting another thrilling year of competition.”

Dakar: Benavides Tops Tight Stage Five

Luciano Benavides (77). Photo by Edo Bauer/courtesy KTM.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides won the fifth stage of the 2025 Dakar rally, finishing the 492 kilometer (305 mile) segment in 4:53.00, just 47 seconds ahead of Monster Energy Honda HRC’s Adrien van Beveren. Americans Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes were fifth and sixth, while Americans Jacob Argubright and Mason Klein were 14th and 42nd. Daniel Sanders retained the overall lead, seven minutes and two seconds ahead of Tosha Schareina.

Top ten in the fifth stage:

2025 KTM 790 Duke Gets New Tech, New Styling

2025 KTM 790 Duke. Photo courtesy KTM.

The ORIGINAL SCALPEL rolls into 2025, bringing its signature style and razor-sharp precision to the streets with updated tech, sharper lines and two all-new colorways coming along for the ride.

Its scalpel-like agility, impressive top-end surge, low fuel consumption, and distinct engine note have made the KTM 790 DUKE massively popular since its first unveiling in 2018. In 2025, the KTM 790 DUKE continues its assault on the tarmac, boasting unmatched agility.

Not only packing a punch in the engine department, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE retains its light handling, agile steering, and eagerness thanks to geometry developed specifically for sporty street riding with high-quality WP APEX suspension at each end.

For 2025, a new 5” TFT dashboard replaces the previous 4.5” TFT and brings new functionality and usability to the package, giving riders access to KTM’s Demo Mode, a telemetry screen, and an optional Anti-wheelie Mode with 6 setting levels. All-new graphics and menu logic make navigating the range of available rider aids easier than ever. The TFT dash also gives way to an all-new switchgear, with more intuitive tactile functionality and illumination when riding in low light conditions.

The usual selection of Ride Modes, notably RAIN, STREET, and SPORT, with optional TRACK and PERFORMANCE Modes, allow for customizable traction and throttle control settings and ABS intervention. Optional TRACK mode now offers 10 levels of traction control adjustment for the most committed corner-carving track riders.

In terms of looks, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE keeps its signature Naked aggressive looks with minor updates to the headlight cover, making it sharper than ever before, as well as two new colorways with a full range of specially-developed KTM PowerParts available for further personalization.

Additionally, the 2025 KTM 790 DUKE comes with an exciting Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty of up to 4 years.

The 2025 KTM 790 DUKE will be available at authorized dealers from spring onward.

Dakar: Sanders Tops Day Four

American Ricky Brabec. Photo courtesy Dakar.com

Australian Daniel Sanders topped the fourth stage of the 2025 Dakar rally, ahead of Tosha Schareina and Jose Ignacio Cornejo Florimo. Top American Ricky Brabec finished 17th, just ahead of teammate Skyler Howes. Fellow Americans Jacob Argubright and Mason Klein finished the stage 19th and 36th. Sanders held the overall lead, ahead of Schareina and Ross Branch.

Top 10 finishers of stage four of the Dakar rally:

 

MotoGP Stars Headline Valentino Rossi’s 100KM Of Champions

Two-time MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia (63) testing at Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya. Photo by Michael Gougis,

Two-time MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia, seven-time MotoGP race winner Enea Bastianini and three-time race winners Marco Bezzecchi and Franco Morbidelli will join nine-time Grand Prix World Champion Valentino Rossi for the 2025 running of Rossi’s 100km Of Champions flat track event.

MotoGP riders Pedro Acosta, Luca Marini and Miguel Oliveira are also among the riders slated to take part in the annual off-season event, which features riders from Moto2, Moto3, World Superbike, British Superbike and open road racing. Americans Sammy Halbert and J.D. Beach also are listed among the entries.

The event is slated to take place Jan. 10-11 at the VR46 Ranch in Tavullia.

The complete entry list includes:

Valentino Rossi

Pedro Acosta

Dominique Aegerter

Xavier Artigas

Francesco Bagnaia

Lorenzo Baldassarri

Elia Bartolini

Enea Bastianini

James Douglas Beach

Marco Belli

Matteo Bertelle

Marco Bezzecchi

Nicolo Bulega

Federico Caricasulo

Mattia Casadei

Thomas Chareyre

Davey Todd

Michael Dunlop

Filippo Fuligini

Federico Fuligni

Matteo Gabarrini

Manu Gonzalez

Sammy Halbert

Kurvinen Lasse

Andrea Locatelli

Luca Lunetta

Andrea Mantovani

Luca Marini

Andrea Migno

Franco Morbidelli

Diogo Moreira

Stefano Nepa

Miguel Oliveira

Luca Ottaviani

Mattia Pasini

Matteo Patacca

Gautier Paulin

Tito Rabat

Jose Antonio Rueda

Alberto Surra

Tatsuki Suzuki

Tim Neave

Ryan Vickers

MRA Moves to 1-Day Schedule and Teams Up with Legion Moto

The Novice GTO grid at a Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) event. Photo by Kelly Vernell, courtesy MRA.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) has decided to move to a 1-day race schedule for 2025, and partnered with Legion Moto Trackdays to provide a welcoming track day experience and ensure motorcycle road racing enthusiasts continue to have 2-day events at race tracks in Colorado.

Legion Moto Trackdays, founded in 2019, started with an intense passion for track riding in a safe and fun environment, and have built a solid reputation in a few short years, especially with first time track riders. Hosting events at 3 major tracks in Colorado, as well as Kansas, Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arizona – Legion Moto Trackdays has made a name for themselves as a premier track day organization in Colorado and surrounding states.

MRA President, Bob Hasenhundl said of the news “The MRA Board of Directors believe the future of motorcycle road racing in Colorado depends on a proactive approach to introduce street-riders and canyon-carvers to the track – and ultimately – to the passion that is motorcycle road racing, and Legion Moto Trackdays is ideally suited to partner with the MRA to help grow the sport of motorcycle road racing in Colorado. We are excited to be collaborating with them (Legion Moto Trackdays) and believe the outcome will be a better overall experience for track day riders and racers alike.”

Matt Cooper, Owner of Legion Motorsports said “Our passion has always been about bringing new riders into the sport, and Legion Moto Trackdays started as a team racing in the MRA. Growing motorcycle road racing has been our goal from the beginning, so when the MRA Board approached us about working together, we knew it was the right move for the entire community. We’re excited to streamline practice days for racers and make it easier for aspiring racers to earn their license anytime during the year and get on the grid. Endurance racing fuels our passion, so putting all our efforts into keeping that event alive was an easy decision. We’re looking forward to an incredible 2025 season.”

This collaboration is made possible in part by the MRA’s switch to a 1-day race schedule for 2025, consisting of a condensed itinerary featuring 22 classes of racing. The MRA Board of Directors believes this collaboration and schedule will benefit families and racers alike, lending itself to making race weekends a little more affordable, both financially and the commodity of time by allowing racers to take less time off work. The change to a 1-day race schedule did require some sacrifices, and among them is the MRA SuperStreet program; created in 2010, SuperStreet gave street riders the opportunity to experience the thrill of road racing at a significantly reduced cost. Legion Moto Trackdays will be offering New Racer Orientation (NRO) during the track day, giving street riders a more comprehensive introduction to road racing, yet still at a reasonable cost.

Over the past 15 years, the MRA has become known for hosting an annual 4-hour endurance race, attracting racers and teams from across the country. The switch to a 1-day schedule may appear to put that event in question going forward, the MRA is proud to announce that Legion Moto will be hosting endurance racing on the Saturday of MRA Round 3 (July 26th), with a 2-hour Ultra Lightweight endurance before lunch, and 4-hour endurance after lunch (Friday open lapping will be provided by High Plains Raceway).

The 2025 MRA Season Schedule is as follows:

· New Racer School – Saturday, April 12th– High Plains Raceway

· Round 1 – Saturday, May 10th – High Plains Raceway (Friday lapping provided by HPR)

· Round 2 – Sunday, June 8th – Pueblo Motorsports Park (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

· Round 3 – Sunday, July 27th – High Plains Raceway (Saturday Endurance provided by Legion Moto; Friday lapping provided by HPR)

· Round 4 – Sunday, August 17th – Pueblo Motorsports Park (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

· Round 5 – Sunday, September 21st – Pikes Peak International Raceway (Saturday lapping provided by Legion Moto Trackdays)

The MRA welcomes racers from other clubs across the nation. If you’re a currently licensed racer, we have several reciprocity agreements in place along with very competitive pricing on license & entries to our 22 classes. Click here for MRA membership & entry information.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to mra-racing.org.

For more information about Legion Moto Trackdays, including their full schedule, please visit: legionmototrackdays.com.

Cole Varnes Racing for Karns Performance in 2025 ASRA Series

Cole Varnes poses with his CFMoto 450 prepared for ASRA racing by Karns Performance.

Varnes to Race for Karns Performance in the 2025 ASRA Series

Birdsboro, PA — January 7, 2025 — 13-year-old rising road racing star, Cole Varnes, is excited to announce his partnership with Karns Performance for the 2025 racing season. Varnes will compete aboard the CFMoto 450 in the highly competitive ASRA Series, marking a significant leap forward in his growing racing career.

Jason Karns, owner of Karns Performance, expressed his enthusiasm for the new collaboration: “We’ve been looking to keep our CFMoto 450 on the track, and when we saw Cole in action last year, we knew he was the perfect fit to continue the development of the CFMoto 450. His skill, focus, and maturity on the track left a lasting impression. We’re confident that with Cole at the helm, this bike will continue to shine. We’re excited to have him on board for the 2025 season.”

Varnes, coming off an impressive 2024 flat track season with a District 6 Flat Track Championship in the 250 Class and two class championships at Square Deal Raceway in New York, will now shift his primary focus to road racing in 2025. While dedicating himself to road racing, he will continue to race flat track on off weekends. His partnership with Karns Performance marks a pivotal step in his development, providing him the resources and support needed to hone his skills as he works toward his long-term goal of competing in the MotoAmerica series.

“I’m really excited to get back to road racing in 2025 and to be a part of the Karns Performance team!” said Varnes. “I spent a lot of time racing flat track last year with a few road races thrown in, but now I’m focused on road racing full-time. My goal for the season is to gain more experience on a variety of tracks, which will be key as I work toward the MotoAmerica series. The CFMoto 450 is already a proven winner, and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”

This partnership marks a pivotal moment in Varnes’ career as he continues to build momentum in the road racing world. With the support of Karns Performance and the power of the CFMoto 450, Varnes is poised to make a strong impression in the upcoming season.

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