MotoAmerica: Elias Filling In On KWR Ducati At Laguna Seca

David Swarts

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July 1, 2021

MotoAmerica: Elias Filling In On KWR Ducati At Laguna Seca

Toni Elias to replace Kyle Wyman at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca round

TUCSON, Ariz. (July 1) — Kyle Wyman Racing has announced that the team will field 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and 2010 Moto2 World Champion Toni Elias on its Panera Bread Ducati Panigale V4 R at next weekend’s MotoAmerica GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Speedfest at Monterey as a replacement rider for the injured Kyle Wyman.

Elias will replace injured team owner/racer Kyle Wyman, who will be focusing his efforts on winning the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship on his factory Harley-Davidson Road Glide at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Wyman suffered multiple fractures of the Olecranon bone, a significant structural component of the elbow joint, when he crashed his Panera Bread Ducati in the second of two HONOS Superbike races at Road America on June 13. Wyman underwent surgery on June 17 in Northern California, where Dr. Maury K. Harwood used a plate and seven screws to repair the elbow. Since then, Wyman had been rehabilitating the injury at home in an effort to be as fit as possible for the King Of The Baggers Series finale at Laguna on July 11.

Wyman leads the title chase in the Mission King Of The Baggers Series with a victory and a second-place finish in the two races. Wyman gave Harley-Davidson its first-ever Baggers win on Sunday, June 13 at Road America, just hours before suffering his injury in the second Superbike race.

“I’m very happy to welcome Toni Elias to KWR as a replacement rider for the Laguna Seca round on the KWR Ducati Superbike,” Wyman said. “Toni brings a wealth of experience both in MotoAmerica and abroad, and it is an honor to be in a position to field a rider and world champion of his caliber. Toni is a great guy who we’ve missed this year in the paddock, so I’m really happy that I can welcome him back to MotoAmerica. There were a lot of factors we sifted through to arrive at our decision and it wasn’t one I’ve taken lightly. I want him to have fun and enjoy the bike and the experience, and I’m sure we will learn something along the way while I focus on the third and final round of the King of the Baggers championship.”

Elias has an outstanding record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with the Spaniard winning three Superbike races at the 2.23-mile racetrack nestled into a hillside on the Monterey Peninsula. In addition to those three wins, Elias has seven podiums at Laguna – including two second place finishes and a third in last year’s tripleheader, which was the last time Elias raced a motorcycle after sitting out the 2021 season thus far.

“I’m really happy and really excited because Kyle has given me this opportunity to comeback to a racetrack with a good bike,” Elias said. “I’ve been coaching since the last race in Laguna (Seca), but when you coach you are riding at 10, 20 percent of what you can go in a race. It’s been low speed and calm, so I need this energy. I need to take a good bike and keep my 100 percent on the racetrack and that is why I am super grateful to Kyle for thinking about me. It’s not about the result, it’s about having fun and if I can be some help and give some good information to Kyle, it’s perfect. I know he will come back soon so I wish him a fast recovery because this is his bike and his team. It will be very nice to go back to the paddock as a racer and this time I will come with Kristy, with the kids. This is something that makes me really happy. To share the race weekend with my family. I think will be very special and, of course, Laguna is always amazing to race this iconic track and I’m looking forward to seeing me on a Ducati.”

Although this will mark Elias’ MotoAmerica Superbike debut on a Ducati, it won’t be the first race for the Spaniard on the Italian marque as he competed for the Pramac Ducati team in the 2008 MotoGP World Championship, earning two podium finishes.

“I don’t think it will be very different than the MotoGP Ducati,” Elias said. “The blood is the blood and that doesn’t change. I believe problems we solved that year will help me during this weekend and I think it will help the team for the future.”

For the full weekend schedule – click here: https://motoamerica.com/wp-content/PDF/2021%20MotoAmerica%20Laguna%20Seca%20Fan%20and%20Broadcast%20Schedule

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July 2021

Magazine Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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July 1, 2021

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On the Front Cover: Chris Ulrich rides the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa at Utah Motorsports Campus and on surrounding roads. It’s big, it meets Euro5 emissions, and it’s still really fast! Photo by Kevin Wing.

In This Issue:

FEATURES

Inside Info: Aprilia RS660 Trofeo Racebike, Triumph 1200cc Speed Twin, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1966 Honda RC149 5-Cylinder

Intro: 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Is A 689cc Twin

Intro: 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa Is Still BIG and FAST!

MotoGP Analysis: Franco Morbidelli Overcomes The Odds

Arai Helmet Technology: Glancing Off BY Design

Editor’s Scrapbook: 1999 & 2007 Hayabusa Intros; More Strider Boy

Hanging With MotoAmerica Superbike Racer Cam Petersen

PROFESSIONAL RACING

MotoGP At Catalunya and Sachsenring: Marquez Wins One!

MotoAmerica Superbikes At Road America: Gagne Wins Again!

World Superbike At Misano: Rinaldi Rampant!

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: 500s vs. 990s in 2002 MotoGP, And Lucas Electrics

10 Years Ago, July 2011: 600cc Racetrack Test

Trivia & Numbers: Franco Morbidelli’s Career To Date

New Products: Oil Change Kits; Engine Covers

The Crash Page: Simon Corsi Highsides In Moto2 At Sachsenring

The Kids’ Page: Isaac Woodworth

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where To Ride

ASRA/CCS Newsletter

High-Performance Parts & Services

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Two-Seat Superbike Rides At Road America, With Special Guest Ford CEO Jim Farley

Where To Ride In July: Track Days, Schools, And Races

David Swarts

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July 1, 2021

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Where To Ride In July: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during July 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for July 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in certain parts of North America and can change with little advanced notice. So before heading out on a long trip to an event, check with the organizer to ensure the event is still happening and what the health and safety protocols require.

7/1-2 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

7/2 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

7/2 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

7/2-3 Apex Assassins Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (Outer), Grantsville, UT

7/2-3 Legion Moto Trackdays, Utah Motorsports Park (Outer), Grantsville, UT

7/2-3 TrackDaz Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (Outer), Grantsville, UT

7/2-4 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

7/2-4 VRRA Series (Vintage Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/3 Classic Track Day, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

7/3 Lean Trackdays, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

7/3 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

7/3-4 3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

7/3-4 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

7/3-4 Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

7/3-4 CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS/NEMRR Northeast Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

7/3-4 Fun Track Dayz, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

7/3-4 Lean Endurance Series, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

7/3-4 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

7/3-4 N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

7/3-4 NEMRR Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

7/3-4 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/3-4 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

7/3-4 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

7/3-4 WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region/WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

7/4 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

7/5 2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

7/5 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

7/5 N2 Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Full), Alton, VA

7/5-6 California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/7 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

7/7 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

7/7-8 California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/9 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

7/9 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

7/9 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/9 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt/Flat Track), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

7/9-10 California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/9-11 CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Donnybrooke), Brainerd, MN

7/9-11 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

7/9-11 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

7/9-11 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Tack Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

7/9-11 Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

7/10 NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ

7/10 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

7/10 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

7/10-11 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

7/10-11 FMRRA Series, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

7/10-11 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

7/10-11 Kern Track Days BMW DoubleR Fest, VIRginia International Raceway (South), Alton, VA

7/10-11 Midwest Track Day, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

7/10-11 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

7/10-11 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

7/10-11 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/10-11 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt/Flat Track), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)

7/10-11 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

7/10-11 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

7/10-11 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

7/10-11 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

7/10-11 WMRRA Series, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

7/11 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

7/11 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Jefferson), Summit Point, WV

7/11 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

7/11-12 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

7/11-12 TrackTime Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/12 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

7/12 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

7/12 Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

7/12-13 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/14 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/14 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

7/14 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

7/16 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

7/16 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

7/16 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

7/16-17 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

7/16-18 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA*

7/16-18 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR

7/16-18 WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR

7/17 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, DuQuoin Mile, DuQuoin Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL

7/17 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt/Flat Track), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

7/17 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.7-mile CCW), Cresson, TX

7/17 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Schools and Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

7/17 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

7/17-18 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series & Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

7/17-18 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

7/17-18 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

7/17-18 Motogladiator Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ

7/17-18 MRA Series, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO

7/17-18 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

7/17-18 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

7/17-18 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

7/17-18 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

7/17-18 WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region/WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

7/17-18 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

7/18 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course and Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

7/18 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

7/18 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

7/18 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

7/18 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt/Flat Track), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

7/18 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.7-mile CW), Cresson, TX

7/18 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

7/18-19 Penguin Riding School, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

7/19 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

7/19 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

7/21 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

7/21 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

7/21 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

7/21 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ (Member-Only Day)

7/23 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

7/23 Moto Minnesota Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN (evening hours only)

7/23 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

7/23 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/23-25 CMRA Series, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

7/23-25 EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

7/23-25 EMRA Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

7/23-25 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Tri City Kart Club, Richland, WA

7/23-25 SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

7/23-25 (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA/ WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region/AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

7/24 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Port Royal Half-Mile, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA

7/24 MRA Track Days (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

7/24 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/24 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

7/24 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (East), Long Pond, PA

7/24-25 ARL High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

7/24-25 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

7/24-25 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

7/24-25 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

7/24-25 Fishtail Riding School, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

7/24-25 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

7/24-25 Motogladiator Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

7/24-25 MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

7/24-25 N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

7/24-25 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

7/24-25 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

7/25 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

7/25 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

7/25 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

7/25 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway S. Beloit, IL

7/25 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

7/25-27 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

7/26 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

7/26 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Tack Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

7/26-27 A Few Dollars More Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

7/26-27 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

7/28 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

7/28 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

7/30 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, MI

7/30 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

7/30 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

7/30 Moto Minnesota Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN (evening hours only)

7/30 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

7/30 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

7/30-31 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

7/30-8/1 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, MI*

7/30-8/1 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

7/30-8/1 M1GP Championship Series (Minis), Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

7/30-8/1 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

7/31 Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Dawson, IL

7/31 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

7/31 Moto Minnesota Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

7/31 Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH (Night Race)

7/31-8/1 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

7/31-8/1 CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series/CCS Southeast Roadracing Championship Series/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

7/31-8/1 CCS/NEMRR Northeast Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

7/31-8/1 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA

7/31-8/1 N2 Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

7/31-8/1 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

7/31-8/1 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

7/31-8/1 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

7/31-8/1 Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

7/31-8/1 WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Grattan Raceway Park, Belding, MI

7/31-8/2 Tony’s Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park (CW), Palmer, MA

BMW Motorrad USA Announces Updates, Changes To 2022 Models

David Swarts

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July 1, 2021

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BMW Motorrad USA Announces Updates, Changes To 2022 Models

2022 Model Year BMW Motorcycle Update Guide

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 1, 2021…BMW Motorrad USA announces updates and changes to model year 2022 motorcycles and scooters as well as the addition of new accessories. Packages have been streamlined and revised across the lineup.

MY22 Motorcycle pricing, equipment and paint updates.
2022 motorcycles are expected to arrive in Q4 2021.
New options and accessories for 2022 R 18 and R 18 Classic.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 1, 2021…BMW Motorrad USA announces updates and changes to model year 2022 motorcycles and scooters as well as the addition of new accessories. Packages have been streamlined and revised across the lineup.

This document will be updated with additional model information when it becomes available.

2022 BMW C 400 GT

Base MSRP: $8,495
Expected arrival: Q2 2021
The updated C 400 GT scooter replaces the C 400 X scooter in the U.S. lineup.

2022 BMW G 310 R

Base MSRP: $5,045
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
New standard Cosmic Black 2 replaces Cosmic Black.
Kyanite Blue Metallic Style Passion ($250) replaces Polar White as optional color.
Limestone Metallic Style Sport ($250) is carried over as optional color.

2022 BMW G 310 GS

Base MSRP: $5,954
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
New Cosmic Black 2 Style Triple Black ($250) replaces Cosmic Black.
Standard Polar White and optional Kyanite Blue Metallic Style Rallye ($250) are carried over.
40^th Years of GS Edition has been removed.

2022 BMW F 750 GS

Base MSRP: TBA (To Be Announced)
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
New Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($350) replaces Black Storm as optional color.
Light White is carried over as standard color.
San Marino Blue Metallic Style Sport ($260) is carried over as optional color.
40^th Years of GS Edition has been removed.
Updated Select Package ($1,000) includes:
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Ride Modes Pro
- Heated Grips
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control (new)
- Luggage Rack (new)
Updated Premium package ($2,400) includes:
- Select Package content
- LED Style Elements
- Gear Shift Assist Pro (new, previously part of Select Pkg)
- Keyless Ride
- Dynamic ESA
- TPM tire pressure monitor

2022 BMW F 850 GS

Base MSRP: TBA
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
New Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($350) replaces Black Storm as optional color.
Racing Red is carried over a standard color.
Racing Blue Metallic Style Rallye ($325) is carried over as optional color.
40^th Years of GS Edition has been removed.

Updated Select Package ($950) includes:
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Ride Modes Pro
- Heated Grips
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control (new)
- Luggage Rack (new)
Updated Premium package ($2,350) includes:
- Select Package content
- LED Style Elements
- Gear Shift Assist Pro (new, previously part of Select Pkg)
- Keyless Ride
- Dynamic ESA
- TPM tire pressure monitor

2022 BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Base MSRP: TBA

Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Light White replaces Ice Gray as standard color.
New Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($325) replaces Black Storm as optional color.
Kalamata Matte Metallic Style Rallye ($350) is carried over as optional color.
40^th Years of GS Edition has been removed.
Updated Select Package ($1,350) includes:
- GPS Prep
- Cruise control
- LED fog lights (new)
- Ride Modes Pro
- Heated grips
- Aluminum side case holders
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Updated Premium package ($3,100) includes:
- Select Package content
- LED Style Elements
- Gear Shift Assist Pro (new, previously part of Select Pkg)
- Keyless Ride
- Dynamic ESA
- TPM tire pressure monitor

2022 BMW F 900 R

Base MSRP: $8,995

Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Black Storm Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Bluestone Metallic Style Exclusive ($300) replaces San Marino Blue as optional color.
Light White/Racing Blue/racing Red Style Sport ($300) replaces Hockenheim Silver/Racing Red as optional color.
Sport Package discontinued
Updated Select Package ($975) includes:
- Heated Grip
- TPM tire pressure monitor
- Dynamic Traction Control (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Gear Shift Assist Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Ride Modes Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- ABS Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
Updated Premium package ($2,500) includes:
- Select Package content
- Dynamic ESA
- Headlight Pro
- Adaptive Headlight
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Keyless Ride
- GPS Prep (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Cruise Control
- Saddle Bag Mounts

2022 BMW F 900 XR

Base MSRP: $11,695
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Light White is carried over as standard color.
Racing Red Style Sport ($250) is carried over as an optional color.
Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($250) replaces Gelvanic Gold Metallic as an optional color.
Sport Package discontinued
Updated Select Package ($950) includes:
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Heated Grips
- Saddle Bag Mounts
- Dynamic Traction Control (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Ride Modes Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- ABS Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
Updated Premium package ($2,400) includes:
- Select Package content
- Dynamic ESA
- Keyless Ride
- Main Stand
- Headlight Pro
- Adaptive Headlight
- Gear Shift Assist Pro (part of previous Sport Pkg)
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control
- TPM tire pressure monitor

2022 BMW K 1600 models – TBA

2022 BMW R nineT Pure

Base MSRP: $10,995
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Mineral Grey Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Option 719 Aluminum is carried over as an optional color.
Option 719 Black Storm Metallic/Racing Red ($590) is carried over as optional color.
Option 719 Cosmic Blue Metallic/Light White ($590) is carried over as optional color.
Teal Blue Metallic Matte ($250) is carried over as an optional color.
No equipment changes

2022 BMW R nineT Scrambler

Base MSRP: $13.495
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Granite Grey Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Kalamata Metallic ($200) is carried over as an optional color.
Option 719 Black Storm Metallic/Racing Red ($590) is carried over as optional color.
Option 719 Cosmic Blue Metallic/Light White ($590) is carried over as optional color.
New optional off-road tires.
Updated Select Package ($1,000) includes:
Ride Modes Pro
Heated Grips
Cruise Control
Adaptive Headlight
Headlight Pro (new)
Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Dynamic Traction Control

2022 BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Base MSRP: $13,995
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Imperial Blue Metallic replaces Black Storm Metallic ($200) as the only available color.
40 Years of GS Edition has been removed.
Updated Select Package ($1,500) includes:
Imperial Blue Metallic (new)
Ride Modes Pro
Heated Grips
Cruise Control
Adaptive Headlight
Headlight Pro (new)
Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Black Cross Spoke Wheels (previously individual option)

2022 BMW R nineT

Base MSRP: $15,945
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Black Storm Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Option 710 Aluminum Matte ($1,000) is carried over as optional color.
Option 719 Night Black / Aluminum Matte ($1,100) is carried over as optional color.
Option 719 Mineral White Metallic/Aurum ($1,050) is carried over as optional color.
Updated Select Package ($1,000) includes:
Ride Modes Pro
Heated Grips
Cruise Control
Adaptive Headlight
Headlight Pro (new)
Dynamic Engine Brake Control

Dynamic Traction Control

2022 BMW R 1250 R

Base MSRP: $14,995
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Black Storm Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Mineral Grey Metallic Style Exclusive ($500) is carried over as optional color.
Light White / Racing Blue / Racing Red Style Sport ($600) is carried over as optional color.
Sport and Select Packages have been removed.
Updated Premium package ($2,525) includes:
Chrome Exhaust
Heated Grips
TPM tire pressure monitor
Gear Shift Assist Pro
Ride Modes Pro
Dynamic Engine Brake Control
ABS Pro
Dynamic Traction Control
Keyless Ride
GPS Prep
Cruise Control

2022 BMW R 1250 RS

Base MSRP: $15,695
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Black Storm Metallic is carried over as standard color.
Light White Style Sport ($525) replaces Austin yellow Metallic as optional color.
Imperial Blue Metallic Style Exclusive ($425) is carried over as an optional color.
Select Package has been removed.
New Premium package ($3,175) includes:
- Chrome Exhaust
- Heated Grips
- Dynamic ESA
- Keyless Ride
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Center Stand
- Saddle Bag Mounts
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Gear Shift Pro Assist
- Ride Modes Pro
- ABS Pro

2022 BMW R 1250 GS

Base MSRP: $17,995
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Light White is carried over as a standard color.
Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Grey Style Triple Black ($950) is carried over as optional color.
Light White / Racing Blue / Racing Red Style Rallye ($1,150) is carried over as optional color.
Black Storm Metallic 40 Years of GS Edition ($2,050) is carried over as optional color.
Comfort Package, Touring Package and Dynamic Package are removed.
New Select Package ($1,900) includes:
- Keyless Ride
- Heated Grips
- Chrome Exhaust
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Hand Protectors
- Case Holders
- Seat Heating
- TPM tire pressure monitor
Updated Premium package ($4,000) includes:
- Select Package content
- Dynamic ESA
- Gear Shift Assist Pro
- Ride Modes Pro
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control
- Adaptive Headlight
- Headlight Pro
- Cruising Lighting

2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Base MSRP: $20,345
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Ice Grey is carried over as standard color.
Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Grey Style Triple Black ($600) is carried over as optional color.
Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red Style Rallye ($800) is carried over as optional color.
Black Storm Metallic 40 Years of GS Edition ($1,800) is carried over as an optional color.
Comfort Package, Touring Package and Dynamic Package are removed.
New Select Package ($1,875) includes:
- Keyless Ride
- Heated Grips
- Chrome Exhaust
- GPS Prep
- Cruise Control
- Pannier Mounts
- Seat Heating
- TPM tire pressure monitor
Updated Premium Package ($4,325) includes:
- Select Package content
- Dynamic ESA
- Gear Shift Assist Pro
- Ride Modes Pro
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control
- Adaptive Headlight
- Headlight Pro
- LED Aux. Lights
- Cruising Light

2022 BMW R 1250 RT

Base MSRP: $19,695
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Alpine White is carried over as standard color.
New Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($525) replaces Manhattan Metallic as Optional color.
Option 719 Mineral White Metallic ($1,995) is carried over as optional color.
Racing Blue Metallic Style Sport ($650) is carried over as optional color.
New freely-assignable Favorite function button.
Updated Premium Package ($4,500) includes:
- Keyless Ride
- Chrome Exhaust
- Central Locking
- Seat Heating
- Alarm
- Bluetooth Connectivity (new)
- 12V socket
- Dynamic ESA
- Gear Shift Assist Pro
- Ride Modes Pro
- Active Cruise Control
- Adaptive Headlight
- Dynamic Engine Brake Control
- Headlight Pro
- Aux. Lights
- TPM tire pressure monitor

2022 BMW R 18 and R 18 Classic

Base MSRP: TBA
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
New Option 719 Galaxy Dust Metallic/Titanium Silver 2 Metallic has been added as optional package. Also includes reverse assistance and black drivetrain.
First Edition is removed.

2022 BMW S 1000 R

Base MSRP: $14,545
Available now.

2022 BMW S 1000 XR

Base MSRP: $17,945
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Previously optional Racing Red replaces Ice Grey as standard color.
New Black Storm Metallic 2 Style Triple Black ($475) available as optional color.
New Light White with M Package replaces Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red ($2,600) as an optional color.
The Sport Package is removed.
Select Package ($650) includes:
- Heated Grips
- TPM tire pressure monitor
- Luggage Grid
M Package ($2,600) includes:
- Light White paint
- M Endurance Chain
- Sport Muffler
- M Sport Seat
- M Lightweight Battery
- Sport Windshield
- M Forged Wheels
Updated Premium Package ($2,650) includes:
- Select Package content
- GPS Prep (previously in Sport Pkg)
- USB Socket
- Hand Protection (new)
- Center Stand (new)
- Keyless Ride
- Dynamic ESA Pro
- Gear Shift Assist Pro
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Headlight (previously in Sport Pkg)
- LED Aux. Lights (previously in Sport Pkg)

2022 BMW S 1000 RR

Base MSRP: $16,995
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
Black Storm Metallic carries over as the standard color.
Mineral Gray Metallic Style Passion ($375) replaces Hockenheim Silver as optional color.
Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red with M Package ($2,250) carries over as optional color.
Dynamic Package, Race Package and Select Package are removed.
Premium Package ($2,825) replaces the Select Package and includes:
- Endurance Chain
- Sports Muffler
- Dynamic Damping Control
- Ride Modes Pro
- USB Socket
- Heated Grips
- Cruise Control
- TPM tire pressure monitor
The Updated M Package ($2,250) includes:
- Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red colors
- Blue M Brake Calipers (new)
- Black Fuel Filler Cap (new)
- M GPS LapTrigger software (new)
- M Sport Seat
- Lightweight Battery
- Forged Wheels (new)

2022 M 1000 RR

Base MSRP: $32,495
Expected arrival: Q4 2021
The M 1000 RR is new for 2022.
Light White with M Package is solely available color.
All U.S. M 1000 RR motorcycles will include M Competition Package ($4,500).
- M GPS LapTrigger Software
- Passenger Kit
- Rear Seat Cover
- Carbon Package (Front & rear fenders, upper fairing side panels, left and right carbon tank covers, carbon chain guard, carbon sprocket cover).
- M Billet Pack (engine protectors, folding brake & clutch levers, M Rider’s rearsets and front brake lever guard).

2022 R 18 and R 18 Classic Options and Accessories

Model year 2022 R 18 and R 18 Classic motorcycles see the addition of the stylish new Option 719 design parts and accessories.

Option 719 Design Package AERO

The Option 719 Design Package AERO includes cylinder head covers, front engine cover and left and right intake snorkel covers in aluminum with a brushed, anodized finish. The cylinder head covers feature finely wrought air vents reminiscent of the “streamliners” of the 1920s and 1930s. The highlight is a badge on the front and side covers: This is made of solid copper which is chrome-plated and partially finished in white. The white paint enclosing the number sequence “719” is reminiscent of historical emblems that were typically lined with enamel during that era.

Option 719 seat.

The Option 719 seat is an exclusive alternative to the standard seat found on the R 18 and R 18 Classic. In addition to the standard seat height, it offers diamond-shaped quilted embossing and an embroidered BMW logo and the 719 emblem on the side.

Option 719 Paint finish Galaxy Dust metallic/ Titanium Silver 2 metallic

Galaxy Dust metallic is a finish that changes in color spectrum from violet to turquoise blue, depending on the light. In addition, the color pigment creates a unique visual effect when exposed to sunlight. This special finish is combined with a Titanium Silver 2 metallic mirror on the fuel tank. The transition between the two-color surfaces consists of a hand-applied smoke effect familiar from the legendary R 90 S. In addition, the mirror surface is surrounded by a classic white double pin stripe.

*Option 719 Wheels AERO and ICON

The two Option 719 wheels – AERO and ICON in matt silver and matt black, respectively, provide a refined and sophisticated look to the R 18 and R 18 Classic. The cast alloy wheels feature a six-spoke design. The milled ribs of the spokes are a real eye-catcher. The milled areas give the aluminum a contrast to the painted surfaces – hence the name Contrast Cut.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 349 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 116 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 132

David Swarts

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July 1, 2021

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 132

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. If you’d like to support the channel here is our Patreon link:

https://www.patreon.com/gregsgaragetv

In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

ARAI News – Viñales and Yamaha break up, but who gets the dog? FIM & Supercross are splitsville. What does this mean? Moto3 rookie Pedro Acosta set for Moto2, already?

MotoAmerica – Round 4, The Ridge! Double winners and extreme heat some of the stories in this one. The boys talk about each class raced at the Washington track.

MotoGP – Assen was an interesting race weekend. The boys break it down. MotoGP Fantasy… You can check it out at https://fantasy.motogp.com/.

WorldSBK – Preview Donington Park round. Can Rea keep it going? Will Gerloff be okay on his three new tracks in three successive race weekends?

American Flat Track – Results from Lima, OH.

Race Calendar/Next Week – WorldSBK heads to Donington Park, AMA Pro Motocross returns to action at Red Bud in MI, FIM Moto in Italy, World Trials in France, AMA Extreme Champs East in PA, and something called the IRC Motoclimb Super Series in Walhalla, ND.

MotoAmerica: The Final Releases From Ridge Motorsports Park

David Swarts

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June 30, 2021

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MotoAmerica: The Final Releases From Ridge Motorsports Park

Gloddy wraps up The Ridge with two second place finishes

As this season has shown us so far, the MotoAmerica Sportbike Track Gear Junior Cup is stacked with talent and it can be anyone’s race!

With temperatures at “The Ridge” soaring above 100 degrees all weekend, the heat was brutal, not only for the riders but for the teams and fans as well. Staying hydrated and cool was an uphill battle for everyone.

In race one, Landers Racing’s Ben Gloddy had a good start and was immediately on the tail of the leader. As the race progressed, it was obvious Gloddy was formulating a plan to get past the leader. With four laps to go, Gloddy was finally able to make a clean pass into turn one and take the lead. With less than three laps to go as his team and fans watched on, it appeared Gloddy may have had a mechanical and lost the lead and fell back into third.

Due to a penalty issued to another rider, Gloddy was ultimately credited with a second place finish in race one.

Gloddy had this to say: “Race one at The Ridge was a lot of fun and extremely hot! I knew going into the race that I was on a race winning bike and I really like technical tracks. Unfortunately, with three laps to go, I was suddenly unable to move my left ankle and it hurt a lot. I looked down a couple times to see what was going on, but it wasn’t anything with the bike. I did my best to push through and hang onto at least third place, which I did and I was even able to gain a little bit of time from what I had lost when I fell back a bit. I was pretty bummed about how the race ended. I know my Landers Racing bike was capable of winning, but I did give it my all. I saw medical after the race and everything with my ankle and leg seemed to ok, other than my calf was hard, but everything was where it was supposed to be, so the only thing we can come up with was that with the heat, I just had a horrible cramp that just wouldn’t let up.”

In race two, Gloddy was able to get another decent start and pull away from the pack with the leader, but wasn’t ever able to capture the lead. With the track conditions seemingly deteriorating with the extreme heat, Gloddy was able to settle into second place without any incidents.

Gloddy stated: “Race two was a pretty lonely race, I was not able to catch the leader and I had a thirteen second lead on the pack that was battling for third place. My Landers Racing Team and sponsors worked so hard in the crazy heat all weekend and I appreciate them all so much, couldn’t do this without them. Thank you to my team; Stoney, Tarl, Will, Jamie, Lees Cycle Service, Ohlins USA, KFG Motorsports, CJR Performance and Evol Technology, The Big S, Freedom Cycle, American Supercamp, Penguin Racing, REB Graphics/Innovative Motorsports, Atlantic Cruising Yachts, Arai Helmets, Dunlop, Scott Stump, Roche Realty Group, Sportbike Track Gear, Fast by Ferracci, Barnett Clutches and Cables, Beringer Brakes, SBS, Vortex, EK Chains, Tyrant Designs CNC and all of my team and personal sponsors for all of the support, as well as my parents, family, friends, and fans!”

Heading into Round 5 at Laguna Seca, Gloddy has only a two point deficit off the championship leader.

Team owner, Stoney Landers, had this to say: “Ben did a great job all weekend, he soldiered through a crazy situation with his ankle seizing up in Race 1 to end up being credited with 2nd place. In race 2, we made a small change to the bike. Ben showed a lot of patience as he kept the pressure on Tyler, at times pulling him back a bit, but ended up with a solid P2 in Race 2. The points are tight and we look forward to Laguna where we will be ready to do it all again!”

More, from a press release issued by Ethan Cook Racing:

Double DNF at The Ridge but Ethan Cook shows front running Twins Cup pace

Ethan Cook (219). Photo by Karen E. Ott, courtesy Ethan Cook Racing.

Ethan Cook may have left The Ridge Motorsports Park in Washington State with a double DNF but the Wrench Motorsport rider once again showed his riding talents in both thirteen lap encounters.

A new venue for the youngster in his debut season of MotoAmerica competition, Cook quickly learned the 2.47 mile undulating circuit, qualifying ninth, before running inside the top six on Saturday. He was well inside the top ten on Sunday too but unfortunately suffered a second spill in as many days.

Crashes aside, Cook now heads to the iconic Laguna Seca circuit in California, eager to tackle the ‘corkscrew, and add to his impressive points tally so far this season.

Ethan Cook: “I qualified well and was really confident for the races. Riding on Thursday made a big difference and really helped me to be closer to the front when it counted. I made a terrible start in Race one and got swamped. I was able to recover and was running inside the top six when I went down. I was understandably frustrated and annoyed but I knew that we had another bit of the cherry on Sunday. Race two was going pretty good until I crashed again. I made a good start and was running inside the top eight and enjoying the battle. It’s certainly more fun racing in a group than on your own. I was able to post my best lap of the weekend but then sadly I lost the front. It’s a bummer but we are making improvements and the team have given me a great bike. I’m sorry to them for going down again but that’s racing and we move to Laguna ready to fight again.”

More, from a press release issued by HONOS HVMC Racing:

ALEXANDER DOES THE DOUBLE DESPITE RECORD HEAT AT THE RIDGE

Shelton, Washington – This past weekend marked the fourth round of the 2021 MotoAmerica championship and it proved to be the hottest yet. With record breaking temperatures in the 110+ degree range HONOS HVMC Racing still racked up four more podiums to their seasons tally.

MotoAmerica kicked off the weekend with an official test Thursday due to a newly paved track surface. This allowed the HONOS HVMC team an opportunity to work on set up for both riders that would pay dividends.

Corey Alexander began Stock 1000cc race one from 7th on the grid due to a small mechanical issue in qualifying. Lap one saw the #23 Graves Spec Kawasaki ZX-10RR begin working it’s way through the field making a series of bold passes. With three laps to spare Corey made his way to the lead to secure his second victory of the year by just over 1sec.

Race two saw Corey’s closest championship competitor suffer a mechanical failure in the opening lap. Maintaining a fast pace he was able to gap the field with the exception of one rider whom made a late race charge. Alexander was able to fend off any pass attempts earning victory #2 for the weekend yielding him the championship points lead by eight points.

Corey Alexander (23). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy HONOS HVMC Racing.

Aboard his same Stock 1000cc race bike Corey also scored his best HONOS Superbike finish of the season thus far with a 6th place during race one. He backed it up with a 9th during race two moving him into second place in the Superbike Cup championship.

“The Ridge was one of my toughest race tracks last season and so I was not super confident coming into the weekend though I knew we had made a lot of progress with the 2021 Graves Spec ZX-10RR. Testing Thursday allowed us the freedom to try some new things and find a set up that really worked well over race distance. All in all I don’t think the weekend could’ve gone any better and now I’m really eager to get to some of my favorite tracks remaining on the calendar. Thanks to my crew for working so hard in the blistering temperatures.”

Corey’s personal sponsors include: Corey’s personal sponsors include Arai Helmets, Alpinestars, Sals Pizza & Pasta, Ikoniqa, Four3 Performance Lab, Gemini, and Prestige Services Group.

Richie Escalante (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy HONOS HVMC Racing.

Richie Escalante maintained form with incredible speed throughout the weekend exchanging lap records with his championship competitor as he battled his Graves Spec Kawasaki ZX-6R to second place finishes in both Supersport races of the weekend.

Saturday’s race saw Richie struggle with grip in the heat, lacking the confidence needed to make an attempt at the lead despite early passing efforts. He would go on to secure a solid second place finish 16 seconds ahead of third place.

After an early battle at the start of Supersport race 2 Richie trailed the leader just over 1.5sec. With three to go Escalante made a surprise late race attempt for the win coming up just short as he and his Graves-Spec Kawasaki ZX-6R finished 0.107 behind his championship rival.

Richie added.. “It was another good weekend. We finished with two podiums and good points for the championship but we have work ahead of us. We have learned a lot and I am already excited to be in Laguna, which is a track that adapts to our bike.” Richies personal sponsors include Fresh & Lean, HJC Helmets, Vircos Leathers, Alpinestars, and Hidalgo.

The HONOS HVMC Racing team heads to Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca for round 5 of the MotoAmerica Championship July 9-11th. You can purchase tickets to the event via MotoAmerica.com or in person at the race track.

About WE ARE HONOS®

Founded in 2018, HONOS is a Los Angeles based performance gear and fashion apparel brand that promotes talent within the adrenaline sports realm. With worldwide partnerships ranging from the American Racing team in Moto2 to title sponsorship of the HONOS Superbike class in MotoAmerica, HONOS has heavily invested it’s brand into motorsports. Follow @wearehonos or visit wearehonos.com to shop for team gear now.

About Hudson Valley Motorcycles

Hudson Valley Motorcycles (HVMC) is a family owned and operated motorcycle dealership that has been serving New York’s Hudson Valley and Westchester County as well as Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New England region. HVMC has offered Kawasaki, Ducati, Scrambler Ducati, Suzuki, Energica and ATV, motorcycle or UTV Sales, Parts, and Service for over 50 years. For more info visit hudsonvalleymotorcycles.com, call (914)-762-2722 or follow @hvmotorcycles on social media.

MRA: Burke Returns To Win Race Of The Rockies GTO

David Swarts

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June 30, 2021

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MRA: Burke Returns To Win Race Of The Rockies GTO

MRA Round 3 sees the return of Burke in GTO and victory for Dear in GTU

Byers, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association held round
3 of the 2021 championship series at High Plains Raceway (West Course) over
the weekend of June 26-27. The MRA was able to get a full schedule of
racing done over Saturday and Sunday, but the rain prohibited the running of
SuperStreet on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan Burke made a return to HPR after missing the first two MRA rounds and
put himself on the Race of the Rockies pole with a qualifying time of
1:24.681. Mike Applegate took the middle row position with a 1:25.163 and
RoR points leader Ray Thornton filled out the front row with a 1:25.263.
The RoR GTU grid was set with Jared Dear taking the qualifying lead with a
1:27.877 followed by Brian Dobrowolski at a 1:28.319 and Scott Morrison at
1:28.551.

Applegate got a fantastic start and lead Burke and Thornton with Dave
Lambert, Phil Hergenrader and Nyles Gourlie in tow. On lap 2, Burke got
around Applegate to take the lead and went about setting the race pace.
Lambert, Hergenrader, and Gourlie were not to be shaken off easily this
time, however. While chasing the front three, Lambert set the fastest time
of the weekend with a 1:23.876. Unfortunately, Lambert had to retire on lap
7 with some mechanical issues.

Meanwhile, the front three of Burke, Applegate and Thornton were able to gap
the field but not each other. For the remainder of the race, these three
were inseparable until traffic became an issue on lap 15. Both Applegate
and Thornton lost a little touch with Burke, but Applegate ticked off his
best lap of the race to return to Burke’s tail section. Catching Burke is
one thing, passing him is another and so at the finish it was Burke,
Applegate, and Thornton.

In Race of the Rockies GTU, Jared Dear took the lead and was never
challenged. While Dear worked his way through the open class bikes, he ran
low 1:28’s to high 1:27’s consistently through the finish of the race.
Dennis Stowers and Cameron Lee got fantastic starts and chased Dear for a
handful of laps until Stowers was able to get past Lee and start after Dear
for the lead. Lee wasn’t able to hold the pace as much this weekend likely
due to a huge crash he suffered on Saturday. In the meantime, Morrison was
working his way around the open bikes and snuck up behind Stowers on lap 13.
It was clear that Morrison was on a mission and was able to get around
Stowers just before the white flag to claim the second podium spot. So it
was Dear, Morrison, and Stowers on the Race of the Rockies GTU podium.

Coming up on July 17-18, the MRA goes back to High Plains Raceway for Round
4 on the full course configuration. This round will include the annual MRA
4-hour endurance on Saturday. Endurance classes will be for Solo (Titanium
Butt), Pony Express, and True Endurance with trophies and prize money
awarded Saturday night after the races. There will not be the SuperStreet
event this weekend, but SuperStreeters are invited to come watch the 4-hour
endurance.

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

Editorial Note: Use the scroll and zoom keys in the bottom left corner of the PDF viewer to better see all of the race results.

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World Superbike: Redding Says He Has Only One Goal At Donington

David Swarts

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June 30, 2021

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World Superbike: Redding Says He Has Only One Goal At Donington

Scott Redding, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team ready for the Prosecco DOC UK round at Donington Park

After a two-week break, the WorldSBK paddock moves to England, on the historic Donington Park circuit, for the Prosecco DOC UK, fourth round of the 2021 Superbike World Championship 2021 season.

It will be a very special “Home GP” for Scott Redding, who returns to the circuit that in 2008 saw him achieving his first success in 125cc and becoming the youngest rider ever – 15 years and 170 days – to climb the top step of the podium in a World Championship race (until 2018 when Oncu, 54 days younger, got success in Moto3). Donington Park has also given Redding other great satisfactions, such as the one-two in 2019 that launched him definitively towards winning the British Superbike title. The English rider is back from a not-exciting weekend in Misano and will take to the track determined to reduce the disadvantage (45 points) from the top of the World standings.

Michael Ruben Rinaldi comes from the extraordinary exploit of Misano where he conquered two victories (Race-1 and SuperPole Race) and a second-place (Race-2). The Italian rider’s goal is to prove himself at the highest level even on a track that in the past has been less favorable.

Scott Redding (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #45)

“We’re going back to racing in England after a year’s absence and for me, it’s a very pleasant feeling, also because of the great memories I have of the 2019 season in which I won the BSB title. We come from a not easy weekend like the one in Misano and in Donington my goal is to come back to win. It will be my home GP and I’m very happy that I will find so many fans to support me.”

Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #21)

“Donington is a circuit where I have not been particularly comfortable in the past. But now the situation is very different. Certainly, we will need to find the speed to be competitive. We will work hard both on Thursday and in Friday’s free practice to get to Race-1 in the best conditions. Of course, it’s not like racing in Misano but I’m confident that we can have a positive weekend”.

Video: Stuman Rides: Dylan Code Talks Tires, Temperatures, And Grip

David Swarts

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June 30, 2021

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Video: Stuman Rides: Dylan Code Talks Tires, Temperatures, And Grip

Stuart “Stuman” Smith has been road racing motorcycles at the club level in southern California for about 20 years. He has won several class championships racing with WSMC at Willow Springs and CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Stuart is a former lap record holder at Willow Springs on both the “Big Track” and “The Streets”. He has also raced motocross, supermoto, minimoto, and downhill mountain bikes.

Stuart has been an active riding coach for about 18 years. He started his career working for The California Superbike School as a full-time coach and reached their highest level of certification (Class III). Stuart is currently a USMCA Certified Sportbike Coach and is currently coaching for SoCal Supermoto, Racer’s Edge and working with private clients. Stuart is also the new racer school instructor for CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.

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World Superbike: Haslam Heading Home To Donington

David Swarts

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June 30, 2021

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World Superbike: Haslam Heading Home To Donington

Leon Haslam prepares for Donington home round, also a favourite of Alvaro Bautista

Team HRC riders Leon Haslam and Alvaro Bautista are set to race at Donington Park (UK) this weekend, one of their favourite venues and one that also has a special place in the hearts of the WorldSBK fans.

Last time out, the team worked hard at the Misano World Circuit, completing the third championship round with a best result of sixth for Alvaro Bautista in race 1. Leon Haslam’s weekend was hindered by a few small issues that he is confident he can iron out in time for his home round.

There was no UK SBK event last year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, but both Bautista and Haslam reached the podium during the 2019 event at Donington Park. The British event is often characterised by mixed or wet weather, conditions in which both the riders are comfortable, Leon having in fact scored one of his 2019 podium-finishes in the rain (Superpole Race).

The Donington Park circuit, located in the county of Leicestershire in England, measures 4.023 km in length and is one of the historic WorldSBK tracks, having hosted the championship’s very first race in fact, back in 1988. It is the oldest British track still in operation today.

2019 RESULTS:

Race 1 – 1. Rea (Kawasaki); 2. Sykes (BMW); 3. Haslam (Kawasaki).

Superpole race – 1. Rea (Kawasaki); Razgatlioglu (Kawasaki); 3. Haslam (Kawasaki).

Race 2 – 1. Rea (Kawasaki); 2. Razgatlioglu (Kawasaki); 3. Bautista (Ducati)

Weekend schedule (CET -1):

Friday

10.30 – 11.15 – SBK Free Practice 1

15.00 – 15.45 – SBK Free Practice 2

Saturday

9.00 – 9.30 – SBK Free Practice 3

11.10 – 11.25 – Superpole

14.00 – SBK Race 1

Sunday

9.00 – 9-15 – SBK Warm-up

11.00 – Superpole race

14.00 – SBK Race 2

Alvaro Bautista 19

“Donington is a very nice track, one of my favourites when we went there with the 125cc and 250cc championships in fact. When I returned two years ago with the Superbike I found it more challenging due to the type of bike, but still very enjoyable. I especially like the mixed section of the track. I am also very happy to be back knowing that there will be fans in the grandstands because there is so much love and support for the sport and for Superbike here in the UK. As far as the set-up is concerned, we don’t have any reference points for this track, so we’ll start from a basic set-up and try to improve from there. In testing at Navarra we tried some electronic things that will probably help us in this race and let’s hope the weather is good and we can work well all weekend, never a given in England. As a team, we are really keen to take steps forward and move closer to the front, so we look forward to Donington with optimism and a determination to do well.”

Leon Haslam 91

“We didn’t race at Donington last year so it’s especially nice to be heading there again now. It’s my home circuit and so I’m really looking forward to it of course, particularly as we’ll have the support of some local fans. We completed a test after the Misano race weekend and they never stop working back in Japan, so we hope we can hit the ground running at Donington and fight for the kind of results we know we can achieve.”

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Toni Elias (24) earned three podium finishes in his farewell performance on his Suzuki GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. — Toni Elias (24) as seen at Laguna Seca in 2020. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.