In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
ARAINews – Marc Marquez gets some good news! GPOne.com posted an interview with former Suzuki boss Davide Brivio, but is he coming back to MotoGP from F1? Ducati releases photos of the new Electric V2IL race bike. It will be used in the 2023 Moto# Championship, but what do we know so far? WorldSBK Private test with some of the heavy hitters, but what does Pridmore know about that test?
Year-End Top Riders in MotoGP – Is Fabio Quartararo a slam dunk for #1 or do the boys pick another rider for his late-season run?
Supercross Fantasy – The podcast will have two leagues! One for the broad audience and one for the Patreon supporters. ARAI will provide a prize for the winner. Learn more about it!
Brandy Richards Announced as 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
Kleen, McFarland, Taylor receive 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following a historic and undeniable performance in the 2021 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), Brandy Richards has been named the 2021 American Motorcyclist Association Motorcyclist of the Year.
Richards became the first person in the century-plus history of the ISDE to win every single test in her class. Her flawless performance in Italy spanned 28 tests scattered across six days of riding. Her efforts helped the U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team win the 2021 ISDE by more than 15 minutes over runner-up Great Britain.
“Brandy Richards accomplished something truly extraordinary in Italy this year,” said AMA Board of Directors Chairman Russ Ehnes. “Making ISDE history with her performance on the world stage deserved recognition — which is why we selected her as the AMA’s 2021 Motorcyclist of the Year. We’re extremely proud of her stellar example of American greatness and to have her as an AMA member.”
The annual award is given to the individual or group that had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling that year, and the recipient is voted on by the AMA Board of Directors.
“I never thought I’d be considered for [Motorcyclist of the Year] even after winning ISDE,” said Richards. “It’s amazing that the AMA recognized me…and I’m shocked and grateful to be given this honor.”
The AMA Board also awarded the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award to Dan Kleen, who has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council for the last 21 years.
Recipients of the award showcase the highest level of service to the AMA in an area of activity, and Kleen’s help establishing the Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association, efforts forming the Iowa Motorsports Coalition, and role in founding the Friends of Iowa’s Trials group, made him the perfect candidate for the honor. An avid hunter, Kleen also helped set up hunts and rides for disabled veterans in Iowa and other states.
The AMA Bessie Stringfield Award is bestowed upon an individual who has been instrumental in introducing or promoting motorcycling to emerging markets, and the 2021 honoree is Ryan McFarland.
Strider CEO Ryan McFarland. Photo courtesy Strider.
McFarland, founder of Strider Bikes, focuses on increasing kids’ exposure to riding bicycles and developing necessary skills that are beneficial to riding motorcycles. But his efforts do not stop with addressing youth participation and education to uplift the future of motorcycling, as McFarland’s Strider Bikes also create bikes and programs to assist individuals with special needs in learning to ride.
Rounding out the AMA Board of Directors Awards, Porsche Taylor is being recognized with the AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award — an honor given to individuals or organizations that generate good publicity for motorcycling.
Taylor, founder and editor-in-chief of Black Girls Ride (BGR) Magazine, has contributed to increasing representation and recognition of women — particularly women of color — in motorsports. The BGR movement has led to an annual Beautiful Bikers Conference and an annual Black Girls Ride to Essence Fest, which aim to integrate motorsports into the largest celebration of Black women in the world.
More information about 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Brandy Richards can be found in the January edition of American Motorcyclist.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Claudio Calabresi will be the new Pramac Racing’s Team Manager.
Claudio Calabresi will replace Francesco Guidotti as Team Manager for Pramac Racing.
Claudio was chosen to lead the Team because of his top-notch managerial experience, earned throughout a career in global energy companies, lastly as Executive Vice President Commercial Director of Eni Refining and Marketing, and his great passion for motorcycling. The latter led him to be a regular presence on the paddocks of the world motorcycling championship for the last two decades; he has also been Octo Pramac MotoE’s Team Manager since the project’s inception. Claudio will avail himself of Fonsi Nieto’s support, who will step up from being the riders’ coach to the role of Sports Director.
Paolo Campinoti: Claudio’s growth within our team is the testimony of the esteem and confidence I have in him, and I am convinced that after 3 seasons as Team Manager in MotoE he will be up to this new and important challenge. We can’t wait to start this new adventure together, certain that Pramac Racing will be one of the top teams in the MotoGP and that next season will bring great satisfaction. The close collaboration with Fonsi will also guarantee us solid skills and experience from a sporting point of view.
Claudio Calabresi. Photo courtesy Pramac Racing.
Claudio Calabresi: I am very proud that Paolo Campinoti thought of me for this position. We’ve been working together on different projects for several years and developed a strong relationship of respect and friendship. Now a new chapter opens for me, where curiosity, passion and experience will be at full disposal of the team, with the greatest commitment to remain one of the most competitive teams in MotoGP.
California RoadRace Association is excited to announce our 2022 race schedule. We will have a total of 4 rounds which includes Buttonwillow Raceway Park in multiple track configurations, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, as well as the historical Willow Springs International Raceway.
Co-Owner Daniel Mole says “I think this is great for the sport of motorcycle racing locally. Giving riders an opportunity to race at a variety of race tracks including Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. How can we not be excited!”
All racers who purchased a CRA competition license in 2021 will have the expiration date of said license extended until December 31, 2022.
Visit www.race-cra.com to get licensed and for more information on class payouts, sponsor giveaways and more!
2022 CRA schedule:
Feb 12-13 Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Track Configuration #13 Clockwise)
June 25-26 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
July 29-31 Willow Springs International Raceway
Aug 20-21 Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Track Configuration #26 Counter-Clockwise.)
CRA is honored to be working with sponsors and partners who continue to support and grow the sport of road racing going into 2022:
Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews MotoGP race winner, 2009 FIM Superbike World Champion, and three-time AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.
Everyone at Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. wishes readers, advertisers, partners, friends, and all motorcycle fans Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
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Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews 2000 FIM 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Kenny Roberts Jr.), son of Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. King Kenny Roberts), for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.
American Motorcyclist Association Encourages All to Drive Safely This Holiday Season
Awareness, safe driving practices encouraged
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and drive/ride safely this holiday season.
Winter weather and busier roadways require a heightened focus while traveling, and the AMA encourages motorists to look out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during this busy time.
“Riding will still be possible in many parts of the country, so it is important for both motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Don’t let the excitement of the holiday season impact your good judgement and ability to safely operate a vehicle.”
Impaired and distracted driving is on the rise this time of year, too, placing all — especially motorcyclists — at risk.
“Let’s all ensure we keep our nation’s roadways safe as we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s,” Dingman added. “Enjoy the time with loved ones, and enjoy the holiday season as it gives way to the start of the new year.”
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
The South African rider – the 2021 Supersport championship runner-up – is taking up a new challenge. Steven Odendaal will make his endurance racing debut alongside Florian Alt and with VRD Igol Experiences in the 2022 FIM EWC season.
Another of the finest riders in international sprint racing has joined the Endurance World Championship. Steven Odendaal, the 2021 FIM Supersport championship runner-up, will be in the saddle of the VRD Igol Experiences partnering the German rider Florian Alt who is going into his seventh year with the French team.
Fourth overall in the 2021 FIM EWC, VRD Igol Experiences are aiming even higher in the forthcoming season. The independent Yamaha-supported team won the 2016-2017 FIM Superstock World Cup and have progressed year on year since moving up into the EWC class.
Steven Odendaal’s arrival alongside Florian Alt is a new card up the team’s sleeve. The third rider will be announced shortly. British rider James Westmoreland has been confirmed as the replacement rider for VRD Igol Experiences.
World endurance is like a game of chess
Steven Odendaal will be debuting in endurance but he has already identified the key characteristics a rider in this sport needs to have. “A massive attraction for me is the way endurance racing is not all about the fastest bike but more about team strategies to be the most efficient on track,” he says. “World Endurance is like a game of chess (just a bit more expensive)! You have to use all your team members to achieve one goal. As an individual you can’t win the race. You have to help your team mates, learn from them, share your success with them. It is completely different to what I am used to and I am very excited to start this new adventure. I have always believed in team work on and off track and I think I am a good team player.”
Jeremy Toye is a pretty bad ass dude. In addition to testing motorcycles professionally, Toye finished in the top 10 in AMA Pro Superbike races in 2004 and 2005, was the fastest newcomer at the Isle of Man TT in 2006, finished on the Macau Grand Prix podium in 2010, won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while competing as a rookie in 2014, and won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship as crew chief for Sean Dylan Kelly in 2021.
When he’s not building, tuning, testing, or racing motorcycles (or coaching other riders), Toye goes back to his riding roots in the dirt and jumps over stuff for promotional photos, like he did in this photo for Bad Ass Tents. Here, Toye clears a deployed Bad Ass Tent Recon model on top of a Ford Bronco on his Kawasaki KX450.
Bad Ass Tents is a new company formed by Hotbodies Racing founder and owner Roger Davis to design, develop, and market rooftop tents that will fit on almost any vehicle with a roof rack and cross bars. The tents fold down to a low, streamlined profile when not in use, and unfold quickly and easily into 5.0-foot-tall, 6.0-foot-long tent. Prices range from $2,500 to $4,500 from dealers, and licensed racers get a 25% discount with the promo code JFT. More information is available from Bad Ass Tents, Dept. RW, 12925 Brookprinter Place Suite 200, Poway, CA 92064, (858) 842-1855, [email protected], www.badasstents.com or www.BATents.com.
In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
ARAINews – Marc Marquez gets some good news! GPOne.com posted an interview with former Suzuki boss Davide Brivio, but is he coming back to MotoGP from F1? Ducati releases photos of the new Electric V2IL race bike. It will be used in the 2023 Moto# Championship, but what do we know so far? WorldSBK Private test with some of the heavy hitters, but what does Pridmore know about that test?
Year-End Top Riders in MotoGP – Is Fabio Quartararo a slam dunk for #1 or do the boys pick another rider for his late-season run?
Supercross Fantasy – The podcast will have two leagues! One for the broad audience and one for the Patreon supporters. ARAI will provide a prize for the winner. Learn more about it!
Ryan McFarland, founder and CEO of Strider and AllKidsBike.org, giving a media presentation ahead of the IMS Outdoors show in Costa Mesa, California in 2021. Photo by David Swarts.
Brandy Richards Announced as 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
Kleen, McFarland, Taylor receive 2021 AMA Board of Directors Awards
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following a historic and undeniable performance in the 2021 International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), Brandy Richards has been named the 2021 American Motorcyclist Association Motorcyclist of the Year.
Richards became the first person in the century-plus history of the ISDE to win every single test in her class. Her flawless performance in Italy spanned 28 tests scattered across six days of riding. Her efforts helped the U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team win the 2021 ISDE by more than 15 minutes over runner-up Great Britain.
“Brandy Richards accomplished something truly extraordinary in Italy this year,” said AMA Board of Directors Chairman Russ Ehnes. “Making ISDE history with her performance on the world stage deserved recognition — which is why we selected her as the AMA’s 2021 Motorcyclist of the Year. We’re extremely proud of her stellar example of American greatness and to have her as an AMA member.”
The annual award is given to the individual or group that had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling that year, and the recipient is voted on by the AMA Board of Directors.
“I never thought I’d be considered for [Motorcyclist of the Year] even after winning ISDE,” said Richards. “It’s amazing that the AMA recognized me…and I’m shocked and grateful to be given this honor.”
The AMA Board also awarded the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award to Dan Kleen, who has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council for the last 21 years.
Recipients of the award showcase the highest level of service to the AMA in an area of activity, and Kleen’s help establishing the Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association, efforts forming the Iowa Motorsports Coalition, and role in founding the Friends of Iowa’s Trials group, made him the perfect candidate for the honor. An avid hunter, Kleen also helped set up hunts and rides for disabled veterans in Iowa and other states.
The AMA Bessie Stringfield Award is bestowed upon an individual who has been instrumental in introducing or promoting motorcycling to emerging markets, and the 2021 honoree is Ryan McFarland.
Strider CEO Ryan McFarland. Photo courtesy Strider.
McFarland, founder of Strider Bikes, focuses on increasing kids’ exposure to riding bicycles and developing necessary skills that are beneficial to riding motorcycles. But his efforts do not stop with addressing youth participation and education to uplift the future of motorcycling, as McFarland’s Strider Bikes also create bikes and programs to assist individuals with special needs in learning to ride.
Rounding out the AMA Board of Directors Awards, Porsche Taylor is being recognized with the AMA Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award — an honor given to individuals or organizations that generate good publicity for motorcycling.
Taylor, founder and editor-in-chief of Black Girls Ride (BGR) Magazine, has contributed to increasing representation and recognition of women — particularly women of color — in motorsports. The BGR movement has led to an annual Beautiful Bikers Conference and an annual Black Girls Ride to Essence Fest, which aim to integrate motorsports into the largest celebration of Black women in the world.
More information about 2021 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Brandy Richards can be found in the January edition of American Motorcyclist.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Pramac Racing's Johann Zarco (5) as seen during the 2021 season. Photo courtesy Pramac Racing.
Claudio Calabresi will be the new Pramac Racing’s Team Manager.
Claudio Calabresi will replace Francesco Guidotti as Team Manager for Pramac Racing.
Claudio was chosen to lead the Team because of his top-notch managerial experience, earned throughout a career in global energy companies, lastly as Executive Vice President Commercial Director of Eni Refining and Marketing, and his great passion for motorcycling. The latter led him to be a regular presence on the paddocks of the world motorcycling championship for the last two decades; he has also been Octo Pramac MotoE’s Team Manager since the project’s inception. Claudio will avail himself of Fonsi Nieto’s support, who will step up from being the riders’ coach to the role of Sports Director.
Paolo Campinoti: Claudio’s growth within our team is the testimony of the esteem and confidence I have in him, and I am convinced that after 3 seasons as Team Manager in MotoE he will be up to this new and important challenge. We can’t wait to start this new adventure together, certain that Pramac Racing will be one of the top teams in the MotoGP and that next season will bring great satisfaction. The close collaboration with Fonsi will also guarantee us solid skills and experience from a sporting point of view.
Claudio Calabresi. Photo courtesy Pramac Racing.
Claudio Calabresi: I am very proud that Paolo Campinoti thought of me for this position. We’ve been working together on different projects for several years and developed a strong relationship of respect and friendship. Now a new chapter opens for me, where curiosity, passion and experience will be at full disposal of the team, with the greatest commitment to remain one of the most competitive teams in MotoGP.
California Roadrace Assocation (CRA) racers Jack Bakken (29), Bryce Prince (70), and Ezra Beaubier (97) in action. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CRA.
California RoadRace Association is excited to announce our 2022 race schedule. We will have a total of 4 rounds which includes Buttonwillow Raceway Park in multiple track configurations, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, as well as the historical Willow Springs International Raceway.
Co-Owner Daniel Mole says “I think this is great for the sport of motorcycle racing locally. Giving riders an opportunity to race at a variety of race tracks including Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. How can we not be excited!”
All racers who purchased a CRA competition license in 2021 will have the expiration date of said license extended until December 31, 2022.
Visit www.race-cra.com to get licensed and for more information on class payouts, sponsor giveaways and more!
2022 CRA schedule:
Feb 12-13 Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Track Configuration #13 Clockwise)
June 25-26 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
July 29-31 Willow Springs International Raceway
Aug 20-21 Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Track Configuration #26 Counter-Clockwise.)
CRA is honored to be working with sponsors and partners who continue to support and grow the sport of road racing going into 2022:
Ben Spies (11) on a factory Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP racebike in 2011. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews MotoGP race winner, 2009 FIM Superbike World Champion, and three-time AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.
Everyone at Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. wishes readers, advertisers, partners, friends, and all motorcycle fans Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
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 November 2021 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technologywith your online subscription. Log in HERE
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Kenny Lee Roberts (10) on his Suzuki GSV-R in 2004. Photo courtesy Team Suzuki Press Office.
Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews 2000 FIM 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Kenny Roberts Jr.), son of Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. King Kenny Roberts), for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is encouraging everyone to operate their motorized vehicles safely on the roads during this holiday season. Photo by Kevin Wing, courtesy AMA.
American Motorcyclist Association Encourages All to Drive Safely This Holiday Season
Awareness, safe driving practices encouraged
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and drive/ride safely this holiday season.
Winter weather and busier roadways require a heightened focus while traveling, and the AMA encourages motorists to look out for motorcyclists — and other drivers — during this busy time.
“Riding will still be possible in many parts of the country, so it is important for both motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Don’t let the excitement of the holiday season impact your good judgement and ability to safely operate a vehicle.”
Impaired and distracted driving is on the rise this time of year, too, placing all — especially motorcyclists — at risk.
“Let’s all ensure we keep our nation’s roadways safe as we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s,” Dingman added. “Enjoy the time with loved ones, and enjoy the holiday season as it gives way to the start of the new year.”
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Steven Odendaal training on his personal Yamaha YZF-R6. Photo courtesy Steven Odendaal.
STEVEN ODENDAAL JOINS VRD IGOL EXPERIENCES
The South African rider – the 2021 Supersport championship runner-up – is taking up a new challenge. Steven Odendaal will make his endurance racing debut alongside Florian Alt and with VRD Igol Experiences in the 2022 FIM EWC season.
Another of the finest riders in international sprint racing has joined the Endurance World Championship. Steven Odendaal, the 2021 FIM Supersport championship runner-up, will be in the saddle of the VRD Igol Experiences partnering the German rider Florian Alt who is going into his seventh year with the French team.
Fourth overall in the 2021 FIM EWC, VRD Igol Experiences are aiming even higher in the forthcoming season. The independent Yamaha-supported team won the 2016-2017 FIM Superstock World Cup and have progressed year on year since moving up into the EWC class.
Steven Odendaal’s arrival alongside Florian Alt is a new card up the team’s sleeve. The third rider will be announced shortly. British rider James Westmoreland has been confirmed as the replacement rider for VRD Igol Experiences.
World endurance is like a game of chess
Steven Odendaal will be debuting in endurance but he has already identified the key characteristics a rider in this sport needs to have. “A massive attraction for me is the way endurance racing is not all about the fastest bike but more about team strategies to be the most efficient on track,” he says. “World Endurance is like a game of chess (just a bit more expensive)! You have to use all your team members to achieve one goal. As an individual you can’t win the race. You have to help your team mates, learn from them, share your success with them. It is completely different to what I am used to and I am very excited to start this new adventure. I have always believed in team work on and off track and I think I am a good team player.”
Road racer, crew chief, and rider coach Jeremy Toye jumps a Kawasaki KX450 over a deployed Recon model Bad Ass Tent in this promotional photo. Photo courtesy Bad Ass Tents.
Jeremy Toye is a pretty bad ass dude. In addition to testing motorcycles professionally, Toye finished in the top 10 in AMA Pro Superbike races in 2004 and 2005, was the fastest newcomer at the Isle of Man TT in 2006, finished on the Macau Grand Prix podium in 2010, won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while competing as a rookie in 2014, and won the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship as crew chief for Sean Dylan Kelly in 2021.
When he’s not building, tuning, testing, or racing motorcycles (or coaching other riders), Toye goes back to his riding roots in the dirt and jumps over stuff for promotional photos, like he did in this photo for Bad Ass Tents. Here, Toye clears a deployed Bad Ass Tent Recon model on top of a Ford Bronco on his Kawasaki KX450.
Bad Ass Tents is a new company formed by Hotbodies Racing founder and owner Roger Davis to design, develop, and market rooftop tents that will fit on almost any vehicle with a roof rack and cross bars. The tents fold down to a low, streamlined profile when not in use, and unfold quickly and easily into 5.0-foot-tall, 6.0-foot-long tent. Prices range from $2,500 to $4,500 from dealers, and licensed racers get a 25% discount with the promo code JFT. More information is available from Bad Ass Tents, Dept. RW, 12925 Brookprinter Place Suite 200, Poway, CA 92064, (858) 842-1855, [email protected], www.badasstents.com or www.BATents.com.
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Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
