Spanish-based former Albertan Ethan Reardon made history today in Valencia, Spain, becoming the first racer from Canada to qualify for the newly renamed Motul MotoMINI World Championships, taking place in support of the final FIM MotoGP World Championship event of the season this weekend.
Canada has entered a team for the past three seasons in the Ohvale 160 spec division, starting with Champ Michael Galvis and Ben Hardwick in 2023, the 2024 squad of Champ Lincoln Scott and Jager Stockhill and this year’s qualifiers from the Nationals, new number one Stockill and Ethan Reardon. All bikes, spec tires, Giuseppe leathers, KYT helmets, and related items are provided for the contestants to ensure the most-level-possible playing field.
Runner-up in the Canadian National Motul MiniGP Series in 2025, Alberta born, Spanish based Ethan Reardon will be the first Canadian to start a World Final for the MotoMini Series at Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, November 13. Photo by Colin Fraser for the Super Sonic Road Racing School
Wednesday’s on track action opened with Free Practice Four (FP4) on a cool but dry surface, Polish racer Jan Babiarz racing for the Czech Republic setting the best time at 43.87 seconds. Reardon set a “hail Mary” 44.9 last lap, about a second from his best time set of the event – so far. In the second warm-up, Malaysia’s Al-Adam Mikail was best at 45.06 seconds, Stockill tenth with a tour at 46.51.
These results moved Stockill into the upcoming Q1 sessions, with the bottom 19 racers in the field out to determine their grid spots for the afternoon’s Q races. Reardon was in better shape, not in his top 12 but also not in the bottom 18, meaning he would advance to a separate Q2 session at lunch time, based on the complicated World rules.
Stockill was tenth in the Q1 session with a tour at 46.12, while Hong Kong’s Cheung Yan Kit set the pace with a 44.86 edort. Even though he was sliding the rear tire more than he would have liked, Stockill was satisfied he was ready for his next race. The Canadian Champ also faced the reality that he was one of the biggest and heaviest competitors on track in the 160 division, with most of the physically larger competitors on the big wheel 190 Ohvales.
Moving on to Q2 for the midfielders, and Reardon was pushing early, setting the seventh best time to earn a transfer directly to Thursday morning’s first race – although it took a little time to confirm his position. Reardon set a strong lap at 44.81, close to pace setter Muhammad Ali (not the legendary boxer!) at 44.58. At just .23 seconds od the ultimate pace, Reardon had lots to be proud of, and the strong Canadian contingent on hand was thrilled.
MotoMINI World Championship Qualifying race action from Valencia Spain in the Ohvale 160 class, with No. 15 Team Canada’s Jager Stockill leading No. 37 Milan Hanneman from the Netherlands, NO. 25 Ben Warzecha of Germany, No. 18 Li Yuheng from China, NO. 56 Matthew Thomas of the United Kingdom. Photo by Colin Fraser for the Super Sonic Road Racing School
Stockill would need to place in the top two in his first race to be sure of a race start on Thursday, and an off-track trip in turn five after a shifting issues meant that 13th was the best he could do, turning a fastest lap of 45.75 sec. This meant that Stockill would start his second Q race from 14th on a grid of 22 but require a win to advance.
Stockill pushed hard in race two, and made it up to 12th overall, just ten seconds back of winner Yan Kit. Stockill’s best lap was a 45.51, with the winner setting a solid 44.77 pace.
After the race, Stockill was pleased with his consistency, in his last-ever race on an Ohvale 160 after two solid years in the series – a move to the planned-for-Canada next season 190 category might be in the cards.
Former double National Bridgestone csbk Pro Super Sport Champ “T.V. Tommy” Casas (a Honda 125 and 250 spec racer decades ago), on hand to coach the Canadians, indicated that “Stockill was at a large disadvantage, but kept working and came in from his last race with a big smile after riding consistently at a strong pace – it was just what he needed.”
The Thursday Schedule in Valencia calls for Reardon’s opening 160 race at 9am local time, with Race Two at 10:30am. After lunch, the final 160 Ohvale race will start at 1 pm, with double points awarded compared to the single points only available in the first two races.
The Championship podium Ceremony is slated for 14:35pm.
HOT HEADLINES: will Valencia make it seven different winners in a row?
Back after two years away, MotoGP touches down for a grand finale – with much to be decided in a final roll of the dice.
Last year we raced for Valencia, this year we return to race IN Valencia. The iconic amphitheatre of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo awaits as MotoGP returns to a sold-out crowd ready to watch the most exciting sport on Earth fire into life. Six different winners in a row, the battle for bronze in the Championship, final shuffles in the standings and even vital points in the concession ranking system guarantee a weekend of storylines. All the drama, battles, ups, downs, and iconic moments of the season come down to one last chapter left to write before we start looking ahead to 2026.
THE BATTLE FOR BRONZE: three become two
Remaining a favourite ahead of the last round of 2025, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) has had such an impressive season that he has already sewn up the runner up spot and now can ride for wins and nothing but. Like in Portugal though, he could have plenty to say in the battle to finish third overall – staying just ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) on Sunday means the #37 is now out of the fight for third. Neither of them will likely be outside the battle for the wins this weekend, however.
The battle for bronze is therefore now Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) vs Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). But after a tough run for the #63 and an excellent victory for the #72 last time out, ‘Bez’ put one hand – or maybe even more – on the prize, taking a second Grand Prix win of 2025 in Portugal. That – plus their win in Australia with Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – makes it the best ever season in MotoGP for Aprilia. In even more good news to round out their year too, Bezzecchi will be joined in the box again by 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin, who returns from injury to try and finish 2025 on a higher note – and take part in the Valencia Test on Tuesday.
SIX WINNERS IN A ROW: who could be #7?
The run is Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), Bagnaia, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Raul Fernandez, Alex Marquez and Bezzecchi – so there are plenty names who could be in the hat. Still looking for a maiden win, the most obvious is surely Acosta, although that’s not to say he’s not maximising his package in recent rounds. With just one dust of magic and a little luck, however…
Then there’s Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), five points behind Aldeguer in the standings as he continues to hammer in the consistent results, and hammer home his pure class over one lap. Top speed at Valencia doesn’t count for as much, which is one area where the Frenchman says they need to improve – could he be a candidate? One of many, surely, with the calibre of the grid.
CONCESSIONS: can Honda break rank?
After a podium in Japan and another in Malaysia, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) was building some much better luck until Portimao. There, two DNFs with technical issues halted his progress – but Johann Zarco(CASTROL Honda LCR) did put in some solid scoring to take 10 points from the weekend. That means the Japanese factory need just nine points from Valencia to move from Rank D to Rank C – a heartening sign to underline their clear progress even more, but also a tricky one given it’s run so close and they’d lose the benefits of Rank D. Mir, Zarco and Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), who will want more from the final round, have all scored big at times this season. For Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda LCR), the rookie in the ranks, the focus will likely be a different one as he prepares for a new adventure – some more points to round out his MotoGP experience.
FINAL SHOWDOWN: aiming to end the season on a high
Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) may have struggled at Portimao but he’s sixth in the standings, and after teammate Franco Morbidelli’s point-less weekend last time out, just 12 points split them. Can they upset the top five? Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was right back at the sharp end in Portugal, and sometimes Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) seems to roll out with sudden magic like in Barcelona – both of the KTMs have experience of winning, too. They can’t be counted out of the battle at the front.
Meanwhile, Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) is back for the final round of the season after his injury lay-off, hoping to end the season on a high, and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) hopes to end his MotoGP chapter the same. His teammate Jack Miller looks to round out a tougher season with a top ten at least, which would be a first on Sunday since Brno.
For Viñales the Tuesday test is likely key too, and for Miller and Yamaha – with he, Quartararo, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and new arrival Toprak Razgatlioglu all ready to roll out on Tuesday as work looks forward. On that note, they’ll also have Augusto Fernandezwildcarding this weekend on the V4-powered YZR-M1 too – another point of interest, as is replacement rider Nicolo Bulega as he continues to sub for Marc Marquez at Ducati Lenovo Team, specifically as part of his brief ahead of 2027 bike development as a test rider. Interesting times lie ahead – and it all starts this weekend in Valencia. The final chapter of one history-making season, and the prologue to another.
Tune in this weekend for the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community for a finale like no other.
Moto2™: Moreira & Gonzalez go head-to-head for the title
Moto2 race start at Portimao. Photo courtesy Dorna
This is it then. One round to go, two riders still with a chance of clinching the Moto2 title. It’s full focus on Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) vs Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo this weekend, with one of them set to become a Grand Prix World Champion for the first time on Sunday.
After his sublime victory in Portimao, Moreira has the upper hand. 24 points is the advantage the Brazilian boasts over Gonzalez after the Spaniard’s P6 last time out, so all Moriera needs is a top 14 finish on Sunday. The #10 hasn’t failed to do that since his double DNF results in Germany and the Czech Republic, while Moreira has also only crossed the line outside of the top five once since Brno. That was a P14 in Barcelona.
On the flip side of the coin, Gonzalez simply has to win to stand any chance of clinching the title in front of his home crowd. The #18 hasn’t stood on the podium since his P3 in Hungary and hasn’t won since his Mugello success, so that latter stat needs to change in Valencia if he’s to have any chance of applying pressure on his Brazilian rival.
While the title fight is unfolding, keep an eye on the battle for P3 too. Barry Baltus leads Fantic Racing teammate Aron Canet by six points, with Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 17 points adrift of the Belgian as the British rider gets set for his final Moto2 appearance.
Here we go then. Moreira vs Gonzalez for the title. Will a first Brazilian Grand Prix title winner emerge, or can the Madrid-born Spaniard produce something special in the curtain closer? Strap yourselves in folks, because a tense Moto2 weekend in Valencia lies ahead.
Moto3™: silver medal honours up for grabs in season finale
Maximo Quiles (28) and Angel Piqueras (36) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Dorna
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) or Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team)? Moto3’s silver medal race goes down to the wire this weekend at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, as two home heroes are set to battle it out for the runner-up spot behind World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – and boy do they both want it badly.
Quiles’ third victory of his Rookie of the Year accolade-winning season was his most commanding yet. But Piqueras – who will be taking part in his final Moto3 race this weekend – limited the damage in the closing stages to finish P2 in Portugal, meaning it was only five points lost in the race for the silver medal. The gap between second place Piqueras and third place Quiles is eight points, so this fight really does hang in the balance.
With David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) still sidelined, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) have a great chance of finishing P4 and P5 overall if they pick up a few points in Valencia, while top Honda honours is a scrap between Malaysian GP winner and Portuguese GP bronze medallist, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), and Leopard Racing’s Adrian Fernandez. Two points split the pair, so keep one eye on how that unfolds.
There’s plenty still to play for in Valencia, with plenty of riders looking to impress in front of their home fans and, in general, end the year on a high note. Let’s go racing for one final time in Moto3 this year, shall we?
2025 FIM MotoMini World Final touches down in Valencia
FIM MotoMini World group shot. Photo courtesy Dorna
The first event to roll out in its glorious new identity following last week’s announcement of the new Road to MotoGP structure is the FIM MotoMini World Series. Find out more about the 2025 World Final here and make sure to tune in on Thursday as the Champions are decided for this season – with plenty of opportunities on the Road to MotoGP up for grabs, as well as the glory on the line out on track.
Desert Center, CA — November 12, 2025 — The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) successfully debuted its first-ever live race broadcast during Round 2 of the 2025–26 Winter Series, in partnership with 951 Live.
The broadcast featured multiple camera angles, live commentary, leaderboard integration, track mapping, and even slow-motion replay — giving fans an all-new way to experience the action from Chuckwalla Raceway.
“This was our first step toward something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Stephen Ludwig, CVMA Marketing Director. “We’ve been working on this project since the end of last season, and Round 2 was our first full test — a true launch point. In classic CVMA fashion, this is just the beginning. Our goal is to continually refine, improve, and deliver the highest-quality coverage of the best racing in North America over the winter.”
The partnership between CVMA and 951 Live will continue through the 2025–26 season, with planned upgrades each round to production quality, graphics, camera coverage, and commentary. Together, the organizations aim to bring some of the most exciting and competitive motorcycle racing to road racing fans.
“At Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, I watched two full days of nonstop, high-energy motorcycle racing that had me on the edge of my seat. What stood out most wasn’t just the fierce, bar-to-bar competition on the track—but the incredible sense of camaraderie and unity in the paddock among those same riders,” said Justin Murphy, spokesperson and account executive for 951 Live, “It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s everything that makes racing great. When I need my motorcycle racing fix, it’s CVMA all the way.”
CVMA Operations Director, Richard ‘Cowboy’ Stampp added, “This partnership with 951 Live is a huge step forward for our series. It reflects CVMA’s ongoing commitment to delivering a world-class experience for racers.”
Fans can re-watch the Round 2 broadcast and subscribe to get notified when future rounds go live: YouTube.com/@951Live
Nicholas Ciling (50) leads Michael Gilbert (55) across the line during The Shootout. Photo form 951 Live feed.
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About CVMA
The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) hosts the premier winter motorcycle road racing series in North America. With a racer-first focus and a mission of constant improvement, CVMA provides safe, competitive, and fun racing for riders of all levels.
About 951 Live
951 Live is a motorsports media company dedicated to delivering live, high-quality coverage of racing events across Southern California and beyond
Loudon, New Hampshire, November 12, 2025 – The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., announced its 2026 season schedule during their annual champions awards banquet held at The New England Racing Museum on November 8th.
For the 2026 season, the club will be hosting a total of six events — five road racing weekends as well as their signature Tower Hill Climb during the 103rd annual Laconia Bike Week.
Additionally, for the first time ever, the USCRA will support an endurance road race series. The Trackmaster Triple Crown Endurance Series will feature three-hour races across a variety of vintage and modern classes at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
About the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA):
The USCRA is the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the United States and includes over 400 active members. The club promotes four general types of events: road racing on both proprietary built road race circuits and real roads courses (Gunstock® and the Streets of Laconia®), Observed Trials, as well as The Tower Hill Climb and Pewter Run® touring events held on open public roads.
American rider Nathan Gouker capped off a breakthrough 2025 ESBK Talent Cup season, finishing 6th overall out of 38 riders — an outstanding accomplishment in one of the most competitive youth racing championships in the world.
Nathan showcased remarkable speed and consistency throughout the season, including an exciting near-podium finish at Aragon, where he crossed the line in 4th place, just 0.02 seconds from the podium. Over the course of the year, he secured four additional top-5 finishes, proving his ability to compete at the front against some of the fastest young riders in Europe.
“I’m extremely proud of how this season went,” said Nathan. “We made big steps forward at every race, and finishing 6th overall in such a competitive field is a huge achievement. I’m grateful to my team, my family, and all of my sponsors for supporting me throughout the season.”
A Note of Thanks
Nathan and the team would like to recognize and thank the incredible partners whose support made this season possible:
Stadler America – A cornerstone sponsor of Nathan’s European program, providing the backing needed to compete internationally.
CP Motorsports – Long-time supporter helping Nathan transition from U.S. racing to the global stage.
Bob Robbins & Dale Quarterley – Two key figures behind Nathan’s continued development. Bob has supported Nathan’s international journey from the start, and Dale, a veteran racer and team owner, contributes valuable coaching insight and mentorship on race weekends.
Cornerspin & Aaron Stevenson – Nathan’s technical skills and development coach for over six years, instrumental in building his racecraft, technique, and mental discipline both on and off the bike.
KYT Helmets (via KYT Americas) – Supplying world-class helmet protection trusted by MotoGP and World Championship riders.
VO2 Leathers – Nathan’s custom race leathers provider, ensuring top-tier safety, comfort, and performance in every session.
64 Degrees Racing – Providing Nathan with undersuits to keep him cool and comfortable under his leathers.
RS Cycles – Long-standing HRC dealer providing Nathan with OEM-Honda parts for his NSF250R.
EssexMoto – Supplying aftermarket brake components to keep Nathan’s NSF250R at peak performance.
Carolina Supermoto & Vir Supermoto – Providing kart trackdays for years of essential training and skill development.
Precision Trackdays – Offering full-course trackdays to sharpen racecraft and on-track confidence.
Daniels Tire – Local tire dealer keeping Nathan’s race rig up-to-date with tires and maintenance.
All Helmet Visor Sponsors – Thank you to all partners who supported Nathan’s helmet visor program this season.
And all the dedicated “Nato Nation” partners, friends, and family who continue to fuel this incredible journey.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With the 2025 season complete, Nathan and his team are already focused on 2026. They are actively seeking additional sponsors to help support his continued growth and pursuit of championship success. Opportunities are available for companies or individuals interested in joining the journey.
For sponsorship inquiries or media contact, please reach out to: @nathangoukerracing on all social media
Nathan and his team are ready to build on the momentum of 2025 and continue pushing boundaries on the track — with the right partners, the sky’s the limit for the next season.
Packed grandstands, passionate crowds and final corner showdowns: MotoGP returns to Buriram for five more Grands Prix from 2027 to 2031.
The Thai Grand Prix has been confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 inclusive. This new agreement covers 2027 to 2031, guaranteeing fans in Thailand at least another five Grands Prix at the unique Chang International Circuit in Buriram.
As MotoGP enjoys its trajectory of growth, Southeast Asia continues to prove its importance as both an established fanbase and one with scope for further expansion. The Thai Grand Prix has been an important presence within the market since its debut on the calendar in 2018 and will continue to play an important role as MotoGP continues to grow.
Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand:“The Thai GP is more than just a race; it is a strategic tool that drives the economy through sport tourism, generating both direct and indirect economic value across tourism, hotels, transportation, and supply chains. These tangible benefits demonstrate the impact Thailand has achieved as a MotoGP host.
“Following a recent Cabinet meeting, the Thai government approved a five-year extension for Thailand to host the event from 2027 to 2031, reflecting the government’s clear commitment to continue. The Thai GP is a strategic asset that enhances the country’s global image, attracts international visitors, and fosters sustainable economic circulation. The Sports Authority of Thailand has been tasked with positioning the country as a regional motorsport hub by supporting competitions, developing young riders, and leveraging soft power to showcase Thailand’s identity and values to the world.”
The Governor underlined that Thailand hosting MotoGP for the seventh consecutive year, and serving as the season-opening race for the second year in a row, is no coincidence – it’s the result of the dedicated efforts of all involved sectors. Over the years, Thailand has showcased a unique identity through warm hospitality and the unforgettable atmosphere created for fans. Thailand aims to give every visitor an authentic taste of Thailand’s charm and leave a lasting impression that stands out from any other circuit in the world.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP: “Since we first went to Buriram in 2018, the Thai GP has only grown into a more and more important – and impressive – event. The grandstands are always full of fans, the racing is always a fantastic show, and the extra fan entertainment on site create a very well-rounded weekend for the often record crowds we enjoy at the venue.
“Thailand and South East Asia are key for MotoGP. Our sport is already popular with a sizeable audience and there remains so much potential for us to grow even more. We’re very happy to continue working on that mission with the Sports Authority of Thailand and all the fantastic personnel who make the event such a success.”
Three of five U.S. racers made it through qualifying day at the 2025 FIM MotoMini World Series and will get to compete during the final day of racing on Thursday at the kart track at Circuit de Valencia Ricardo Tormo.
Kensei Matsudaira (87) was quickest in the first 190cc qualifying session. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Kensei Matsudaira made it into Thursday’s races in the 190cc class, while Jase Dill and Zaal Farhand made the cut in the 160cc class. Matsudaira and Dill made it into the final day on the strength of their qualifying times, while Farhand had to do it the hard way, winning his qualifying race. Australian Jake Paige, who made his MotoAmerica debut in the Talent Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park, also qualified for Thursday’s races in the 190cc class. Paige was ninth in the overall standings, his 42.908 lap 1.010 seconds off the pace set by the fastest qualifier, Shengbo Sun, who ripped off a 41.898 in qualifying, the only rider in the 41-second bracket. Matsudaira was 10th with a 42.968. In the 160cc class, Dill was fourth overall with a 44.092, only 0.295 seconds off of class leader Witold Kupczynski, who set the pace with a lap of 43.797.
Jase Dill (58). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jake Paige (62). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Americans Ulysses Weyrauch and Lambert Su (who qualified for the finals by racing in the Northeast Asia series) were eliminated in the series of qualifying sessions and races held on Wednesday. Weyrauch finished fifth in his final qualifying heat race, and Su was taken out by another rider while holding down third in his final qualifying race.
Ulysses Weyrauch (88). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Lambert Su (39). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Canadian Eaton Reardon advanced to the final day of 160cc competition with a lap of 44.811, making him the first Canadian to make it to the finals in three years of participating in the World Series.
Thursday’s schedule includes two races for the 160cc class and the 190cc class in the morning. After the lunch break, the 23 riders who scored the most points in the morning 160cc races will compete in a 19-lap 160cc Super Final, and the 18 riders who scored the most points in the morning 190cc races will face off in a 20-lap 190cc Super Final.
Aprilia Racing have confirmed the 2024 World Champion will be back racing at the season finale.
Aprilia Racing have confirmed that Jorge Martin will travel to Valencia to compete in the final round of the season, subject to passing a medical on Thursday at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
The 2024 MotoGP World Champion has been sidelined since his Tissot Sprint crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, where Martin sustained a displaced fracture to his right collarbone.
Thankfully, if passed fit, Martin will be able to get back on his RS-GP machine in front of his home fans before also taking part in the Valencia Test, which goes ahead on the Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, giving the #89 a chance to reset heading into the winter break after a tough, injury-hit debut season with Aprilia.
We’re expanding and improving. Here are the new and upgraded tracks for 2026:
Buttonwillow Circuit – All-new, newly constructed
Streets of Willow Springs – Fully renovated and upgraded
Carolina Motorsports Park – South Carolina
Jennings Motorsports Park – North Florida
Utah Motorsports Park – Near Salt Lake City
Virginia International Raceway – South Course
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – Southern California
The Podium Club – Near Phoenix
Returning favorites include:
Las Vegas, New Jersey, Barber, Thunderhill, Sonoma, Laguna Seca, The Ridge
Learning a New Track
New tracks bring new challenges — and rewards.
While familiar circuits help fine-tune your plan, a new-to-you track builds your ability to adapt, analyze, and develop a plan from scratch. That process raises your riding versatility and satisfaction to a whole new level.
New Fleet
Get ready to ride the best — 32 factory-fresh BMW S1000RRs are on their way and expected to arrive within the next four weeks.
BMW S1000RRs. Photo courtesy California Superbike School
Foreign Events
Between now and February, join us at our international branches:
New Zealand, Phillip Island and Sydney (Australia), Taiwan, and India.
Coach Misti Hurst’s New Book
Longtime CSS coach Misti Hurst has launched her new book, Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering, featuring a foreword by Keith Code. Blending real-world riding stories with core CSS lessons, it helps riders build confidence and skill through every corner.
Two exclusive reward tiers celebrate the school’s legacy — a dual-signed hardcover (Keith + Misti) and a Rider Support Tier that enters backers in a draw to win a free day at the California Superbike School with BMW rental (USA only).
Back the project, support Misti, and get your copy today (create a free Kickstarter account to join).
“Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering” from Misti Hurst. Photo courtesy California Superbike School
Ladies at the Code Race School
We were thrilled to welcome four incredible women to this year’s Code Race program — an OB/GYN, veterinarian, anesthesiologist, and fashion model.
Their skill, focus, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to all.
Photo courtesy California Superbike School
Quiz Corner
Last Month’s Question:
From an engineer’s perspective, when is the correct time to roll on the throttle in a corner?
Answer: When the lean angle has been set for the corner and is no longer increasing.
Winner: Lukas from Oregon
This Month’s Question:
In a medium-speed corner (about 60 mph), at roughly 45° of lean on a 1,000cc sportbike in second gear — once the throttle is applied, very roughly what percentage is required to make the bike accelerate?
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Andreani Group & Öhlins Group Celebrate 20 years of collaboration driven by innovation and passion for suspension
Andreani Group is proud to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its partnership with Öhlins Group AB, a collaboration that began in 2005 thanks to the vision of Kent Öhlin and Giuseppe Andreani, for the distribution of Swedish suspension systems across the Italian market. Öhlins-branded products are recognized worldwide as a benchmark of quality, reliability, and performance. They are widely used in leading racing championships such as MotoGP, World SuperBike and Formula 1 and installed as OEM equipment by major two- and four-wheel manufacturers. Over the past two decades, the synergy between the two companies has played a decisive role in raising performance standards and providing highly qualified technical support both in the world’s top motorsport paddocks and in the aftermarket. This constant commitment has steadily reinforced the leadership of both companies in their respective markets.
“Celebrating 20 years of partnership is more than marking a milestone” reflects Robert Brinkmark (Director – Sales, Marketing & Product Management at Öhlins Group AB) “It’s a tribute to the trust, collaboration, and shared passion that have driven our journey together. From the racetrack to the aftermarket, Andreani has been a vital part of our success story, helping us push boundaries, deliver performance, and serve customers with excellence. This anniversary is a reflection of what we can achieve together, united by purpose, powered by innovation, and committed to the road ahead.”
Giuseppe Andreani, CEO & Founder of Andreani Group, states: “I am deeply proud to celebrate the first 20 years of collaboration with Öhlins Group AB, a partnership that began in 2005 with Kent Öhlin. In these two decades, we have had the privilege of working alongside an organization that is serious, structured, and incredibly competent in every aspect; an element that has constantly driven us to grow and reach ever higher professional standards. Our synergy is built on the passion that unites us, something far more powerful than a mere economic collaboration. This winning philosophy has fostered a healthy and sincere relationship between the two companies, making me infinitely proud and confident for the years ahead, in which we will continue to stand alongside Öhlins to face new challenges and achieve further milestones together.”
This anniversary not only signifies a major milestone but also highlights a shared journey—one shaped by experience, technology, and strategic vision, with all eyes firmly set on the future.
Ohlins Group CEO Mark Spelthaen (left) and Andreani Group CEO Giuseppe Andreani (right).
Ohvale 160 mounted Ethan Reardon of Team Canada exits turn one at the outfield Go Kart venue at the Valencia Circuit in Spain, named after former Grand prix Great Ricardo Tormo. A competitor in both Spain and Canada in 2025, Reardon qualified for the World Championship finals with an eighth best lap in his Wednesday Q2 session. Photo by Colin Fraser for the Super Sonic Road Racing School
Spanish-based former Albertan Ethan Reardon made history today in Valencia, Spain, becoming the first racer from Canada to qualify for the newly renamed Motul MotoMINI World Championships, taking place in support of the final FIM MotoGP World Championship event of the season this weekend.
Canada has entered a team for the past three seasons in the Ohvale 160 spec division, starting with Champ Michael Galvis and Ben Hardwick in 2023, the 2024 squad of Champ Lincoln Scott and Jager Stockhill and this year’s qualifiers from the Nationals, new number one Stockill and Ethan Reardon. All bikes, spec tires, Giuseppe leathers, KYT helmets, and related items are provided for the contestants to ensure the most-level-possible playing field.
Runner-up in the Canadian National Motul MiniGP Series in 2025, Alberta born, Spanish based Ethan Reardon will be the first Canadian to start a World Final for the MotoMini Series at Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, November 13. Photo by Colin Fraser for the Super Sonic Road Racing School
Wednesday’s on track action opened with Free Practice Four (FP4) on a cool but dry surface, Polish racer Jan Babiarz racing for the Czech Republic setting the best time at 43.87 seconds. Reardon set a “hail Mary” 44.9 last lap, about a second from his best time set of the event – so far. In the second warm-up, Malaysia’s Al-Adam Mikail was best at 45.06 seconds, Stockill tenth with a tour at 46.51.
These results moved Stockill into the upcoming Q1 sessions, with the bottom 19 racers in the field out to determine their grid spots for the afternoon’s Q races. Reardon was in better shape, not in his top 12 but also not in the bottom 18, meaning he would advance to a separate Q2 session at lunch time, based on the complicated World rules.
Stockill was tenth in the Q1 session with a tour at 46.12, while Hong Kong’s Cheung Yan Kit set the pace with a 44.86 edort. Even though he was sliding the rear tire more than he would have liked, Stockill was satisfied he was ready for his next race. The Canadian Champ also faced the reality that he was one of the biggest and heaviest competitors on track in the 160 division, with most of the physically larger competitors on the big wheel 190 Ohvales.
Moving on to Q2 for the midfielders, and Reardon was pushing early, setting the seventh best time to earn a transfer directly to Thursday morning’s first race – although it took a little time to confirm his position. Reardon set a strong lap at 44.81, close to pace setter Muhammad Ali (not the legendary boxer!) at 44.58. At just .23 seconds od the ultimate pace, Reardon had lots to be proud of, and the strong Canadian contingent on hand was thrilled.
MotoMINI World Championship Qualifying race action from Valencia Spain in the Ohvale 160 class, with No. 15 Team Canada’s Jager Stockill leading No. 37 Milan Hanneman from the Netherlands, NO. 25 Ben Warzecha of Germany, No. 18 Li Yuheng from China, NO. 56 Matthew Thomas of the United Kingdom. Photo by Colin Fraser for the Super Sonic Road Racing School
Stockill would need to place in the top two in his first race to be sure of a race start on Thursday, and an off-track trip in turn five after a shifting issues meant that 13th was the best he could do, turning a fastest lap of 45.75 sec. This meant that Stockill would start his second Q race from 14th on a grid of 22 but require a win to advance.
Stockill pushed hard in race two, and made it up to 12th overall, just ten seconds back of winner Yan Kit. Stockill’s best lap was a 45.51, with the winner setting a solid 44.77 pace.
After the race, Stockill was pleased with his consistency, in his last-ever race on an Ohvale 160 after two solid years in the series – a move to the planned-for-Canada next season 190 category might be in the cards.
Former double National Bridgestone csbk Pro Super Sport Champ “T.V. Tommy” Casas (a Honda 125 and 250 spec racer decades ago), on hand to coach the Canadians, indicated that “Stockill was at a large disadvantage, but kept working and came in from his last race with a big smile after riding consistently at a strong pace – it was just what he needed.”
The Thursday Schedule in Valencia calls for Reardon’s opening 160 race at 9am local time, with Race Two at 10:30am. After lunch, the final 160 Ohvale race will start at 1 pm, with double points awarded compared to the single points only available in the first two races.
The Championship podium Ceremony is slated for 14:35pm.
MotoGP Race Start at Portimao. Photo courtesy Dorna.
HOT HEADLINES: will Valencia make it seven different winners in a row?
Back after two years away, MotoGP touches down for a grand finale – with much to be decided in a final roll of the dice.
Last year we raced for Valencia, this year we return to race IN Valencia. The iconic amphitheatre of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo awaits as MotoGP returns to a sold-out crowd ready to watch the most exciting sport on Earth fire into life. Six different winners in a row, the battle for bronze in the Championship, final shuffles in the standings and even vital points in the concession ranking system guarantee a weekend of storylines. All the drama, battles, ups, downs, and iconic moments of the season come down to one last chapter left to write before we start looking ahead to 2026.
THE BATTLE FOR BRONZE: three become two
Remaining a favourite ahead of the last round of 2025, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) has had such an impressive season that he has already sewn up the runner up spot and now can ride for wins and nothing but. Like in Portugal though, he could have plenty to say in the battle to finish third overall – staying just ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) on Sunday means the #37 is now out of the fight for third. Neither of them will likely be outside the battle for the wins this weekend, however.
The battle for bronze is therefore now Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) vs Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). But after a tough run for the #63 and an excellent victory for the #72 last time out, ‘Bez’ put one hand – or maybe even more – on the prize, taking a second Grand Prix win of 2025 in Portugal. That – plus their win in Australia with Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – makes it the best ever season in MotoGP for Aprilia. In even more good news to round out their year too, Bezzecchi will be joined in the box again by 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin, who returns from injury to try and finish 2025 on a higher note – and take part in the Valencia Test on Tuesday.
SIX WINNERS IN A ROW: who could be #7?
The run is Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), Bagnaia, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Raul Fernandez, Alex Marquez and Bezzecchi – so there are plenty names who could be in the hat. Still looking for a maiden win, the most obvious is surely Acosta, although that’s not to say he’s not maximising his package in recent rounds. With just one dust of magic and a little luck, however…
Then there’s Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), five points behind Aldeguer in the standings as he continues to hammer in the consistent results, and hammer home his pure class over one lap. Top speed at Valencia doesn’t count for as much, which is one area where the Frenchman says they need to improve – could he be a candidate? One of many, surely, with the calibre of the grid.
CONCESSIONS: can Honda break rank?
After a podium in Japan and another in Malaysia, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) was building some much better luck until Portimao. There, two DNFs with technical issues halted his progress – but Johann Zarco(CASTROL Honda LCR) did put in some solid scoring to take 10 points from the weekend. That means the Japanese factory need just nine points from Valencia to move from Rank D to Rank C – a heartening sign to underline their clear progress even more, but also a tricky one given it’s run so close and they’d lose the benefits of Rank D. Mir, Zarco and Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), who will want more from the final round, have all scored big at times this season. For Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda LCR), the rookie in the ranks, the focus will likely be a different one as he prepares for a new adventure – some more points to round out his MotoGP experience.
FINAL SHOWDOWN: aiming to end the season on a high
Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) may have struggled at Portimao but he’s sixth in the standings, and after teammate Franco Morbidelli’s point-less weekend last time out, just 12 points split them. Can they upset the top five? Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was right back at the sharp end in Portugal, and sometimes Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) seems to roll out with sudden magic like in Barcelona – both of the KTMs have experience of winning, too. They can’t be counted out of the battle at the front.
Meanwhile, Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) is back for the final round of the season after his injury lay-off, hoping to end the season on a high, and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) hopes to end his MotoGP chapter the same. His teammate Jack Miller looks to round out a tougher season with a top ten at least, which would be a first on Sunday since Brno.
For Viñales the Tuesday test is likely key too, and for Miller and Yamaha – with he, Quartararo, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and new arrival Toprak Razgatlioglu all ready to roll out on Tuesday as work looks forward. On that note, they’ll also have Augusto Fernandezwildcarding this weekend on the V4-powered YZR-M1 too – another point of interest, as is replacement rider Nicolo Bulega as he continues to sub for Marc Marquez at Ducati Lenovo Team, specifically as part of his brief ahead of 2027 bike development as a test rider. Interesting times lie ahead – and it all starts this weekend in Valencia. The final chapter of one history-making season, and the prologue to another.
Tune in this weekend for the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community for a finale like no other.
Moto2™: Moreira & Gonzalez go head-to-head for the title
Moto2 race start at Portimao. Photo courtesy Dorna
This is it then. One round to go, two riders still with a chance of clinching the Moto2 title. It’s full focus on Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) vs Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo this weekend, with one of them set to become a Grand Prix World Champion for the first time on Sunday.
After his sublime victory in Portimao, Moreira has the upper hand. 24 points is the advantage the Brazilian boasts over Gonzalez after the Spaniard’s P6 last time out, so all Moriera needs is a top 14 finish on Sunday. The #10 hasn’t failed to do that since his double DNF results in Germany and the Czech Republic, while Moreira has also only crossed the line outside of the top five once since Brno. That was a P14 in Barcelona.
On the flip side of the coin, Gonzalez simply has to win to stand any chance of clinching the title in front of his home crowd. The #18 hasn’t stood on the podium since his P3 in Hungary and hasn’t won since his Mugello success, so that latter stat needs to change in Valencia if he’s to have any chance of applying pressure on his Brazilian rival.
While the title fight is unfolding, keep an eye on the battle for P3 too. Barry Baltus leads Fantic Racing teammate Aron Canet by six points, with Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 17 points adrift of the Belgian as the British rider gets set for his final Moto2 appearance.
Here we go then. Moreira vs Gonzalez for the title. Will a first Brazilian Grand Prix title winner emerge, or can the Madrid-born Spaniard produce something special in the curtain closer? Strap yourselves in folks, because a tense Moto2 weekend in Valencia lies ahead.
Moto3™: silver medal honours up for grabs in season finale
Maximo Quiles (28) and Angel Piqueras (36) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Dorna
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) or Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team)? Moto3’s silver medal race goes down to the wire this weekend at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, as two home heroes are set to battle it out for the runner-up spot behind World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – and boy do they both want it badly.
Quiles’ third victory of his Rookie of the Year accolade-winning season was his most commanding yet. But Piqueras – who will be taking part in his final Moto3 race this weekend – limited the damage in the closing stages to finish P2 in Portugal, meaning it was only five points lost in the race for the silver medal. The gap between second place Piqueras and third place Quiles is eight points, so this fight really does hang in the balance.
With David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) still sidelined, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) have a great chance of finishing P4 and P5 overall if they pick up a few points in Valencia, while top Honda honours is a scrap between Malaysian GP winner and Portuguese GP bronze medallist, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia), and Leopard Racing’s Adrian Fernandez. Two points split the pair, so keep one eye on how that unfolds.
There’s plenty still to play for in Valencia, with plenty of riders looking to impress in front of their home fans and, in general, end the year on a high note. Let’s go racing for one final time in Moto3 this year, shall we?
2025 FIM MotoMini World Final touches down in Valencia
FIM MotoMini World group shot. Photo courtesy Dorna
The first event to roll out in its glorious new identity following last week’s announcement of the new Road to MotoGP structure is the FIM MotoMini World Series. Find out more about the 2025 World Final here and make sure to tune in on Thursday as the Champions are decided for this season – with plenty of opportunities on the Road to MotoGP up for grabs, as well as the glory on the line out on track.
Josh Hayes (4) leading Brenden Ketelsen (144) into Turn 10 during Sunday’s Middleweight Shootout. Photo from 951 Live feed
Desert Center, CA — November 12, 2025 — The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) successfully debuted its first-ever live race broadcast during Round 2 of the 2025–26 Winter Series, in partnership with 951 Live.
The broadcast featured multiple camera angles, live commentary, leaderboard integration, track mapping, and even slow-motion replay — giving fans an all-new way to experience the action from Chuckwalla Raceway.
“This was our first step toward something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Stephen Ludwig, CVMA Marketing Director. “We’ve been working on this project since the end of last season, and Round 2 was our first full test — a true launch point. In classic CVMA fashion, this is just the beginning. Our goal is to continually refine, improve, and deliver the highest-quality coverage of the best racing in North America over the winter.”
The partnership between CVMA and 951 Live will continue through the 2025–26 season, with planned upgrades each round to production quality, graphics, camera coverage, and commentary. Together, the organizations aim to bring some of the most exciting and competitive motorcycle racing to road racing fans.
“At Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, I watched two full days of nonstop, high-energy motorcycle racing that had me on the edge of my seat. What stood out most wasn’t just the fierce, bar-to-bar competition on the track—but the incredible sense of camaraderie and unity in the paddock among those same riders,” said Justin Murphy, spokesperson and account executive for 951 Live, “It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s everything that makes racing great. When I need my motorcycle racing fix, it’s CVMA all the way.”
CVMA Operations Director, Richard ‘Cowboy’ Stampp added, “This partnership with 951 Live is a huge step forward for our series. It reflects CVMA’s ongoing commitment to delivering a world-class experience for racers.”
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Nicholas Ciling (50) leads Michael Gilbert (55) across the line during The Shootout. Photo form 951 Live feed.
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Racing is a family affair. Father/daughter riders Nicola Borbone (430), and Vin Borbone (860).
Photo by Scott Hussey.
Loudon, New Hampshire, November 12, 2025 – The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., announced its 2026 season schedule during their annual champions awards banquet held at The New England Racing Museum on November 8th.
For the 2026 season, the club will be hosting a total of six events — five road racing weekends as well as their signature Tower Hill Climb during the 103rd annual Laconia Bike Week.
Additionally, for the first time ever, the USCRA will support an endurance road race series. The Trackmaster Triple Crown Endurance Series will feature three-hour races across a variety of vintage and modern classes at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
About the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA):
The USCRA is the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the United States and includes over 400 active members. The club promotes four general types of events: road racing on both proprietary built road race circuits and real roads courses (Gunstock® and the Streets of Laconia®), Observed Trials, as well as The Tower Hill Climb and Pewter Run® touring events held on open public roads.
Nathan Gouker at Motorland Aragon, in Spain. Photo by Malaber73.
American rider Nathan Gouker capped off a breakthrough 2025 ESBK Talent Cup season, finishing 6th overall out of 38 riders — an outstanding accomplishment in one of the most competitive youth racing championships in the world.
Nathan showcased remarkable speed and consistency throughout the season, including an exciting near-podium finish at Aragon, where he crossed the line in 4th place, just 0.02 seconds from the podium. Over the course of the year, he secured four additional top-5 finishes, proving his ability to compete at the front against some of the fastest young riders in Europe.
“I’m extremely proud of how this season went,” said Nathan. “We made big steps forward at every race, and finishing 6th overall in such a competitive field is a huge achievement. I’m grateful to my team, my family, and all of my sponsors for supporting me throughout the season.”
A Note of Thanks
Nathan and the team would like to recognize and thank the incredible partners whose support made this season possible:
Stadler America – A cornerstone sponsor of Nathan’s European program, providing the backing needed to compete internationally.
CP Motorsports – Long-time supporter helping Nathan transition from U.S. racing to the global stage.
Bob Robbins & Dale Quarterley – Two key figures behind Nathan’s continued development. Bob has supported Nathan’s international journey from the start, and Dale, a veteran racer and team owner, contributes valuable coaching insight and mentorship on race weekends.
Cornerspin & Aaron Stevenson – Nathan’s technical skills and development coach for over six years, instrumental in building his racecraft, technique, and mental discipline both on and off the bike.
KYT Helmets (via KYT Americas) – Supplying world-class helmet protection trusted by MotoGP and World Championship riders.
VO2 Leathers – Nathan’s custom race leathers provider, ensuring top-tier safety, comfort, and performance in every session.
64 Degrees Racing – Providing Nathan with undersuits to keep him cool and comfortable under his leathers.
RS Cycles – Long-standing HRC dealer providing Nathan with OEM-Honda parts for his NSF250R.
EssexMoto – Supplying aftermarket brake components to keep Nathan’s NSF250R at peak performance.
Carolina Supermoto & Vir Supermoto – Providing kart trackdays for years of essential training and skill development.
Precision Trackdays – Offering full-course trackdays to sharpen racecraft and on-track confidence.
Daniels Tire – Local tire dealer keeping Nathan’s race rig up-to-date with tires and maintenance.
All Helmet Visor Sponsors – Thank you to all partners who supported Nathan’s helmet visor program this season.
And all the dedicated “Nato Nation” partners, friends, and family who continue to fuel this incredible journey.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With the 2025 season complete, Nathan and his team are already focused on 2026. They are actively seeking additional sponsors to help support his continued growth and pursuit of championship success. Opportunities are available for companies or individuals interested in joining the journey.
For sponsorship inquiries or media contact, please reach out to: @nathangoukerracing on all social media
Nathan and his team are ready to build on the momentum of 2025 and continue pushing boundaries on the track — with the right partners, the sky’s the limit for the next season.
MotoGP race start in Thailand. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Packed grandstands, passionate crowds and final corner showdowns: MotoGP returns to Buriram for five more Grands Prix from 2027 to 2031.
The Thai Grand Prix has been confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 inclusive. This new agreement covers 2027 to 2031, guaranteeing fans in Thailand at least another five Grands Prix at the unique Chang International Circuit in Buriram.
As MotoGP enjoys its trajectory of growth, Southeast Asia continues to prove its importance as both an established fanbase and one with scope for further expansion. The Thai Grand Prix has been an important presence within the market since its debut on the calendar in 2018 and will continue to play an important role as MotoGP continues to grow.
Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand:“The Thai GP is more than just a race; it is a strategic tool that drives the economy through sport tourism, generating both direct and indirect economic value across tourism, hotels, transportation, and supply chains. These tangible benefits demonstrate the impact Thailand has achieved as a MotoGP host.
“Following a recent Cabinet meeting, the Thai government approved a five-year extension for Thailand to host the event from 2027 to 2031, reflecting the government’s clear commitment to continue. The Thai GP is a strategic asset that enhances the country’s global image, attracts international visitors, and fosters sustainable economic circulation. The Sports Authority of Thailand has been tasked with positioning the country as a regional motorsport hub by supporting competitions, developing young riders, and leveraging soft power to showcase Thailand’s identity and values to the world.”
The Governor underlined that Thailand hosting MotoGP for the seventh consecutive year, and serving as the season-opening race for the second year in a row, is no coincidence – it’s the result of the dedicated efforts of all involved sectors. Over the years, Thailand has showcased a unique identity through warm hospitality and the unforgettable atmosphere created for fans. Thailand aims to give every visitor an authentic taste of Thailand’s charm and leave a lasting impression that stands out from any other circuit in the world.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP: “Since we first went to Buriram in 2018, the Thai GP has only grown into a more and more important – and impressive – event. The grandstands are always full of fans, the racing is always a fantastic show, and the extra fan entertainment on site create a very well-rounded weekend for the often record crowds we enjoy at the venue.
“Thailand and South East Asia are key for MotoGP. Our sport is already popular with a sizeable audience and there remains so much potential for us to grow even more. We’re very happy to continue working on that mission with the Sports Authority of Thailand and all the fantastic personnel who make the event such a success.”
Zaal Farhand (57) won his qualifying race. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Three of five U.S. racers made it through qualifying day at the 2025 FIM MotoMini World Series and will get to compete during the final day of racing on Thursday at the kart track at Circuit de Valencia Ricardo Tormo.
Kensei Matsudaira (87) was quickest in the first 190cc qualifying session. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Kensei Matsudaira made it into Thursday’s races in the 190cc class, while Jase Dill and Zaal Farhand made the cut in the 160cc class. Matsudaira and Dill made it into the final day on the strength of their qualifying times, while Farhand had to do it the hard way, winning his qualifying race. Australian Jake Paige, who made his MotoAmerica debut in the Talent Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park, also qualified for Thursday’s races in the 190cc class. Paige was ninth in the overall standings, his 42.908 lap 1.010 seconds off the pace set by the fastest qualifier, Shengbo Sun, who ripped off a 41.898 in qualifying, the only rider in the 41-second bracket. Matsudaira was 10th with a 42.968. In the 160cc class, Dill was fourth overall with a 44.092, only 0.295 seconds off of class leader Witold Kupczynski, who set the pace with a lap of 43.797.
Jase Dill (58). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jake Paige (62). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Americans Ulysses Weyrauch and Lambert Su (who qualified for the finals by racing in the Northeast Asia series) were eliminated in the series of qualifying sessions and races held on Wednesday. Weyrauch finished fifth in his final qualifying heat race, and Su was taken out by another rider while holding down third in his final qualifying race.
Ulysses Weyrauch (88). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Lambert Su (39). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Canadian Eaton Reardon advanced to the final day of 160cc competition with a lap of 44.811, making him the first Canadian to make it to the finals in three years of participating in the World Series.
Thursday’s schedule includes two races for the 160cc class and the 190cc class in the morning. After the lunch break, the 23 riders who scored the most points in the morning 160cc races will compete in a 19-lap 160cc Super Final, and the 18 riders who scored the most points in the morning 190cc races will face off in a 20-lap 190cc Super Final.
Aprilia Racing have confirmed the 2024 World Champion will be back racing at the season finale.
Aprilia Racing have confirmed that Jorge Martin will travel to Valencia to compete in the final round of the season, subject to passing a medical on Thursday at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
The 2024 MotoGP World Champion has been sidelined since his Tissot Sprint crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, where Martin sustained a displaced fracture to his right collarbone.
Thankfully, if passed fit, Martin will be able to get back on his RS-GP machine in front of his home fans before also taking part in the Valencia Test, which goes ahead on the Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, giving the #89 a chance to reset heading into the winter break after a tough, injury-hit debut season with Aprilia.
We’re expanding and improving. Here are the new and upgraded tracks for 2026:
Buttonwillow Circuit – All-new, newly constructed
Streets of Willow Springs – Fully renovated and upgraded
Carolina Motorsports Park – South Carolina
Jennings Motorsports Park – North Florida
Utah Motorsports Park – Near Salt Lake City
Virginia International Raceway – South Course
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway – Southern California
The Podium Club – Near Phoenix
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New Fleet
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BMW S1000RRs. Photo courtesy California Superbike School
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Coach Misti Hurst’s New Book
Longtime CSS coach Misti Hurst has launched her new book, Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering, featuring a foreword by Keith Code. Blending real-world riding stories with core CSS lessons, it helps riders build confidence and skill through every corner.
Two exclusive reward tiers celebrate the school’s legacy — a dual-signed hardcover (Keith + Misti) and a Rider Support Tier that enters backers in a draw to win a free day at the California Superbike School with BMW rental (USA only).
Back the project, support Misti, and get your copy today (create a free Kickstarter account to join).
“Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering” from Misti Hurst. Photo courtesy California Superbike School
Ladies at the Code Race School
We were thrilled to welcome four incredible women to this year’s Code Race program — an OB/GYN, veterinarian, anesthesiologist, and fashion model.
Their skill, focus, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to all.
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The Andreani USA distribution and suspension service training center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Photo courtesy Andreani USA.
Andreani Group & Öhlins Group Celebrate 20 years of collaboration driven by innovation and passion for suspension
Andreani Group is proud to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its partnership with Öhlins Group AB, a collaboration that began in 2005 thanks to the vision of Kent Öhlin and Giuseppe Andreani, for the distribution of Swedish suspension systems across the Italian market. Öhlins-branded products are recognized worldwide as a benchmark of quality, reliability, and performance. They are widely used in leading racing championships such as MotoGP, World SuperBike and Formula 1 and installed as OEM equipment by major two- and four-wheel manufacturers. Over the past two decades, the synergy between the two companies has played a decisive role in raising performance standards and providing highly qualified technical support both in the world’s top motorsport paddocks and in the aftermarket. This constant commitment has steadily reinforced the leadership of both companies in their respective markets.
“Celebrating 20 years of partnership is more than marking a milestone” reflects Robert Brinkmark (Director – Sales, Marketing & Product Management at Öhlins Group AB) “It’s a tribute to the trust, collaboration, and shared passion that have driven our journey together. From the racetrack to the aftermarket, Andreani has been a vital part of our success story, helping us push boundaries, deliver performance, and serve customers with excellence. This anniversary is a reflection of what we can achieve together, united by purpose, powered by innovation, and committed to the road ahead.”
Giuseppe Andreani, CEO & Founder of Andreani Group, states: “I am deeply proud to celebrate the first 20 years of collaboration with Öhlins Group AB, a partnership that began in 2005 with Kent Öhlin. In these two decades, we have had the privilege of working alongside an organization that is serious, structured, and incredibly competent in every aspect; an element that has constantly driven us to grow and reach ever higher professional standards. Our synergy is built on the passion that unites us, something far more powerful than a mere economic collaboration. This winning philosophy has fostered a healthy and sincere relationship between the two companies, making me infinitely proud and confident for the years ahead, in which we will continue to stand alongside Öhlins to face new challenges and achieve further milestones together.”
This anniversary not only signifies a major milestone but also highlights a shared journey—one shaped by experience, technology, and strategic vision, with all eyes firmly set on the future.
Ohlins Group CEO Mark Spelthaen (left) and Andreani Group CEO Giuseppe Andreani (right).
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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
Reduces distractions and improve focus
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
Allows using the site with your screen-reader
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.
Online Dictionary
Readable Experience
Content Scaling
Default
Text Magnifier
Readable Font
Dyslexia Friendly
Highlight Titles
Highlight Links
Font Sizing
Default
Line Height
Default
Letter Spacing
Default
Left Aligned
Center Aligned
Right Aligned
Visually Pleasing Experience
Dark Contrast
Light Contrast
Monochrome
High Contrast
High Saturation
Low Saturation
Adjust Text Colors
Adjust Title Colors
Adjust Background Colors
Easy Orientation
Mute Sounds
Hide Images
Hide Emoji
Reading Guide
Stop Animations
Reading Mask
Highlight Hover
Highlight Focus
Big Dark Cursor
Big Light Cursor
Cognitive Reading
Virtual Keyboard
Navigation Keys
Voice Navigation
Accessibility Statement
www.roadracingworld.com
December 4, 2025
Compliance status
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
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
