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FIM MiniGP World Series: 2025 Applications Open

2025 provides another opportunity for federations and unions from around the world to become part of the FIM MiniGP World Series. The first global program in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality, it is designed to standardize MiniGP competitions from around the world under the same umbrella.

There are two classes: 160cc and 190cc. Applications to run a 190cc Series may only be made by those who have already run a 160cc Series.

There are three types of Series:
– FIM MiniGP National Series: organized by or through one FMN (national federation)
FIM MiniGP Regional Series: organized by or through various FMNs
– FIM MiniGP Continental Series: organized by or through a CONU

Each Series must comprise five events and a total minimum of 10 races per category. 

Applications should be made by national federations or CONUs (Continental Unions) and are open until the 28th of February 2025.

2025 Application Form HERE

 

Once the application period closes in February, the FIM will select the Cups that will form the 2025 FIM MiniGP World Series and inform the competitions whose applications to add a 190cc Series have been accepted.

Series that have already been included in previous FIM MiniGP World Series do not need to reapply, but all Series must adhere to the 2025 conditions. They must also send their calendar to the FIM and Dorna Sports a minimum of three months before their first event.

The 2025 guide provides a comprehensive look at the regulations, conditions, equipment, technical requirements and next steps for each FMN/CONU, promoter or interested party looking to apply to become part of the FIM MiniGP World Series.

 
KEY DATES & INFORMATION
– Applications open: now
– Applications close: 28th February 2025
 
More information contact: [email protected]
 

 

About the FIM MiniGP World Series
The FIM MiniGP World Series began in 2021 and is designed as the first step on the Road to MotoGP™. There are three types of competition in the FIM MiniGP World Series: FIM MiniGP National Cup, organised by or through one FMN (national federation); FIM MiniGP Regional Cup, organised by or through various FMNs; FIM MiniGP Continental Cup, organised by or through a CONU (continental union).  There are two classes Series can run: the 160cc class and the 190cc class. The latter debuted in 2023 for Series that have already run a 160cc competition. Riders are aged between 10 and 14 for the 160cc class and between 12 and 16 for the 190cc class. Each Series but must have a minimum of five events comprising 10 races and the top riders in each Series will then be invited to the World Final.  The FIM MiniGP World Final sees the top riders from each Series compete over two days in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP™ season finale. As part of the Road to MotoGP™, there are opportunities up for grabs for riders to move up and further their careers.About the Road to MotoGP™
For more than two decades, Dorna Sports has invested in opening the doors to motorcycle racing, creating the Road to MotoGP™. Comprising initiatives all over the world providing millions of young riders the opportunity to excel, the Road to MotoGP™ is unrivalled in motorsport – opening doors, increasing access and racing towards global equality.  
 
The FIM MiniGP World Series is the first step on the Road to MotoGP™, in collaboration with the FIM and motorcycle federations and unions around the world. It’s the first global initiative in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality.

Ducati Celebrates 2024 Racing Domination

It was a memorable evening for the thousands of enthusiasts who gathered in Hall 29 of Bologna Fiere for the 2024 edition of “Campioni in Festa”: an event that for three seasons now has become a fixture of Ducati’s best sporting moment ever.

“Campioni in Festa” is a unique event, which was created with the aim of sharing the passion for this fantastic sport with the territory, the fans, the Ducati Official Club enthusiasts and, more generally, with all motorcycling lovers. An opportunity that Ducati seizes from a privileged position, being able to count on a combination of technicians and riders with few equals in the world of motorsport: the show’s programme this year saw 14 top level riders and over 20 World Titles take to the stage.

The celebratory event, free for the public, was preceded by an exclusive party for Ducati employees only, an opportunity to share and celebrate together a year of great results. The public segment of the show event got underway with a concert by the Ducati Band, a musical group formed over 20 years ago in the Company on the initiative of some employees including the current Technical Director of Ducati Corse Davide Barana in the role of guitarist, who warmed up the atmosphere with a performance full of rock & roll energy. Afterwards, the Italian comedian Paolo Cevoli provided moments of light-heartedness and laughter with his show, engaging the audience with his unmistakable style.

The evening was hosted by Barbara Pedrotti, who dictated the pace of the show, calling onto the stage all the main protagonists of the 2024 season, starting obviously with the CEO of Ducati, Claudio Domenicali , who underlined once again during his speech the effectiveness of the “Ducati System”, a special way of doing things characteristic of the Bologna-based Company, which has proven to be successful both in racing and in series production.

The first “Campione in Festa” to take to the stage was Alessandro Lupino, winner of the Italian MX1 Title aboard the Desmo450 MX prototype, which made its debut this season kicking off Ducati’s new chapter in Motocross. Lupino was accompanied on stage by nine-time MX World Champion Tony Cairoli, Ducati Corse Off-Road Technical Director Davide Perni and Ducati Corse Off-Road General Manager Paolo Ciabatti . Ciabatti’s speech represented the moment of transition between satisfaction for the results achieved in the first season and a look to the future and the challenges of the 2025 MX World Championship, which will also be faced thanks to the talent of the new riders Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini, presented to the Ducati family on this occasion.

The spotlight then shifted to Ducati’s successes in the World Championships for production-derived motorcycles: WorldSBK and WorldSSP. On stage were SBK Project Management Responsible Marco Zambenedetti, along with Daniele Casolari (Team Owner Aruba.it Racing Ducati), Serafino Foti (Team Manager Aruba.it Racing Ducati) and above all the riders Álvaro Bautista, Nicolò Bulega and Adrián Huertas . Bulega and Bautista, who finished second and third respectively in the WorldSBK general classification, were cheered by the crowd, as well as the new WorldSSP Champion Huertas, who had the opportunity to thank everyone for the support received throughout the entire season to reach the final goal of victory.

The section dedicated to MotoGP opened with an invitation onto the stage for Nadia Padovani (Team Principal Gresini Racing), Alessio Salucci (Team Principal VR46 Racing Team), and the riders Marco Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Michele Pirro (Ducati Official Test Rider). Immediately afterwards, the top management of Ducati Corse Mauro Grassilli, Davide Barana and Davide Tardozzi gathered in front of the audience, with Barbara Pedrotti who invited the Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Igna to join them for a speech which included an emotional mutual thanks with Paolo Campinoti, Team Principal of Pramac Racing, with whom a twenty-year working relationship will end at the end of the year, culminating with the victory of the 2023 World Teams’ Title and the 2024 World Riders’ Title.

Finally, the highlight of the show arrived with the “Fantastic Four” Ducati riders, dominators of the MotoGP World Championship with 19 wins out of 20 total races, which ignited the enthusiasm of the crowd. The reigning World Champion Jorge Martín, Italian idol Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia with Marc Márquez and Enea Bastianini threw themselves into the mix, exchanging questions and points of view with each other, and receiving the warm tribute of the public for a season in which they took the Desmosedici GP to an unimaginable level.

On stage, all the main protagonists of the 2024 season. Photo courtesy Ducati.
On stage, all the main protagonists of the 2024 season. Photo courtesy Ducati.

The evening ended with a massive collective applause, symbol of the pride and passion that unite the Ducatista community. The 2024 edition of “Campioni in Festa” once again celebrated the excellence and the aggregator spirit of Ducati, confirming itself to be an unmissable event for all motorsport enthusiasts.

Also taking part in the celebration of this extraordinary racing season was LEGO®, with which Ducati recently presented the new Lego® Technic™ Panigale V4 S set. For the occasion, LEGO®exhibited a 1:2 scale model of the Panigale V4S made entirely of bricks, unveiled shortly before the show by the “Fantastic Four”. In addition, all the party participants were able to contribute to the creation of a shared work, reconstructing the logo of the Borgo Panigale company with LEGO®bricks.

The “Campioni in Festa” event, of which a video-recap is available on YouTube, was organized by Ducati with the support of the Municipality of Bologna and the collaboration of Motor Valley and BolognaFiere.

#Ducati #CampioniInFesta
 

WorldWCR: American Sonya Lloyd Racing Full 2025 Season

American Sonya Lloyd has signed with Team Trasimeno to race the full 2025 World Women’s Circuit Racing series.

Lloyd competed in the season finale at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto as a wildcard and said at the time that she wanted to race the entire 2025 season, which is scheduled for six rounds and 12 races across Europe and the U.K.

Lloyd competed in the 2023 Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. series and in the 2024 Twins Cup series with MotoAmerica.

 

AFT Singles: Altus Motorsports Signs Maclain Drucker

Altus Motorsports, a leader in professional and amateur road and off-road racing, is excited to announce our foray into American Flat Track racing.

Altus Motorsports, in partnership with MD Racing, has signed rookie Maclain Drucker to race in the AFT Singles class for 2025.

We have been watching Maclain’s progress and have really been impressed by how far he has come. We took note with his pace during his AFT Singles debut in the last round at Lake Ozark. With our additional help, we think that Maclain will have a great rookie year in the AFT Singles class for 2025.

Altus Motorsports is a multi-line dealership in Southwest Oklahoma, operating since 1998. The main store is in Altus, Oklahoma, with a sister store, Lawton Motorsports, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Not just a retail store boasting over 27,000 square feet, Altus Motorsports has a strong online store presence as well. Altus Motorsports also fields a successful professional road race team as well as the Yamaha Amateur MX Team. www.altusmotorsports.com

MD Racing is a motorcycle performance shop in Moline, Illinois, right on the Iowa/Illinois border in northwest Illinois. While MD Racing is most noted for engine building and dyno tuning, they are well accomplished in racebike prep and suspension. www.mdracingstp.com

Maclain Drucker is an 18-year-old Senior in High School, a CNC Machining Apprentice and a professional motorcycle racer.
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World Supersport: QJ Motor Expands To Two-Rider Team

QJ Motor is expanding its factory World Supersport efforts for 2025, signing Niki Tuuli to ride alongside 2024 factory rider Raffaele De Rosa.

Both will be riding the QJ Motor SRK 800 RR, although media reports from Italy suggest that the pair will be on 2024-spec machinery for the first part of the season. Those reports also state that the pair will miss the season-opening round in Australia.

Tuuli raced a Ducati Panigale V2 in WorldSSP in 2024, taking a wet race win in France.

“I’m happy to tell you that I will join QJ Motor Factory Racing Team for 2025 season,” Tuuli wrote on his Instagram page. “This project started last season and it’s still new. They made big steps during last season and showed that there is big potential to grow and be more competitive. I’m super happy to have this possibility to be part of this kind of project. I will give all to push this project forward.”

MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin Credits Rookies Cup

Jorge Martín leads clean sweep of World Championships for ex-Rookies

Seeing Jorge Martín win the 2024 MotoGP World Championship was a special pleasure for everyone involved in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The 26-year-old Spaniard has always acknowledged the vital role the Cup played in his road to World Championship success.

(During the post-race press conference following the 2024 MotoGP Finale at Catalunya, Martin said) “Without the Red Bull Rookies Cup, I wouldn’t be here. This, I can assure you. Because we were a normal family, not that we were poor, but normal. So when I went to the Rookies Cup (Selection) the first time, I was quite young, I never tried a 125, but I was fast. They told me, ‘you are young, come one year after.’

“I came (back) and I was the fastest. So thanks to that advice I was improving and when they took me it was so emotional because if they didn’t pick me at that time I think I would have left the motorbikes.

“I’m so so happy, I remember at that time Raul Jara was a coach, I’m so proud of them, they gave me the opportunity. I was three years in the Rookies Cup and finally I won it so it was a really important moment in my career.”

Working hard all the way

Martín finished 12th in his first Rookies Cup season. In 2013 he stepped up, won 2 races and was 2nd in the points table. 2014 was his year and he dominated, taking 6 wins on his way to lifting the Cup.

He moved up to the Moto3 World Championship the following year but was on less than wonderful machinery. Success has never been instant for him but he made full use of a better opportunity in 2017 and the hard work paid off with his first GP win and 4th in the title chase.

In 2018 he was unstoppable, 7 wins took him to the Moto3 World Championship.

Two years in the Moto2 class produced 2 more GP wins but not a championship.

Taking on the big guns

Moving up to the MotoGP class in 2021 he recovered from a nasty injury to score a win in that debut season. 2022 wasn’t an easy year either but in 2023 he came very close to winning the MotoGP World Championship, missing out at the final round while giving it everything.

This year he has put it all together, matching incredible pace with title-winning consistency.

Ten years in the three World Championship classes have netted him the Moto3 and MotoGP world titles, 18 GP victories and a total of 60 podiums.

Martín is just one of three World Champions…. or four

Martín is the most successful ex Rookie but incredibly his total of 18 GP wins was matched this year by David Alonso on his way to taking the Moto3 World Championship. The 18-year-old Colombian won the Cup in his second season, 2021. He won 4 Moto3 GPs in 2023 and a record 14 this season, the last 7 in a row.

The Moto2 World Championship was also won by an ex Rookie, 23-year-old Japanese Ai Ogura. He contest the Rookies Cup in 2016 and 2017, winning two races in his second year and finishing 5th in the points despite missing 4 races.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 28-year-old Turk made it four world titles by winning the Superbike World Championship for the second time. He was a Rookie in 2013 and 2014 and won the Superbike World Championship for the first time in 2021. This year he was dominant, winning 13 races in a row.

SSR Motorsports Announces High-Performance Pit Bikes For 2025

SSR Motorsports is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated R-series pit bikes, the high-performance pit bikes of the SR line-up! Building on the legacy of the beloved TR/TX series, the new R-series introduces four models—the SR125R, SR125RB, SR140R, and SR140RB—designed to redefine performance and style for all riders.

The R-series is completely redesigned to meet the demands of today’s market as well as modern aesthetics and rider style featuring a newly designed plastic and graphic, a bold looking and red double bar steel frame, inverted front forks, enclosed air filter system, and kick/electric starters. With 125cc and 140cc engine options, each available in Standard and Big Wheel versions, plus the front and rear suspensions adjustability added to the 140cc, the R-series offers versatility for riders of all preferences.

Priced affordably from $1,699 to $1,999, the R-series provides a wider range of purchasing options while delivering outstanding value. Riders who loved the TR/TX series will appreciate the upgrades in technology, aesthetics, and ride experience.

The R-series pit bikes are now available at authorized SSR Motorsports dealerships nationwide.

3D Motorsports Re-Signs Enriquez For MotoAmerica Supersport

Texas based 3D Motorsports team has extended its contract with Alex Enriquez for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport season. Enriquez will pilot the team’s Suzuki GSX-R750 for a second season in a row.

The California native is widely known for his time in Moto GP Redbull Rookies Cup as well as having everyone’s favorite track Grandma. In 2024 the teenager learned a lot on the Supersport bike and is looking forward to 2025. “I’m happy to announce that I will be racing with 3D Motorsports again for the 2025 MotoAmerica season, I’m ready to push and want to battle at the front,” explained Enriquez.

3D Motorsports is excited to see Enriquez take what 2024 offered and build for 2025. “Alex learned a lot this past season and had some great results. We are excited to continue with him for 2025. He is a great kid with an amazing family so the fit is perfect,” shared team owner Dustin Dominguez.

3D Motorsports is continuing to build and develop bikes over the winter at their home base at Eagles Canyon Raceway. For more info on the team, check out their Instagram or email [email protected]

Thanks to Alex’s sponsors, KYT USA, Dainese and to all of our supporters, Btech Turbines, Blud lubricants, Orient express, KTech, Redline Tire Warmers, CG Law, Vesrah, DrippinWet, M4 and Team Hammer.

MotoAmerica: Tickets For Majority Of 2025 Races Now Available

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for eight of the 10 rounds scheduled for the upcoming 2025 season.

Tickets for the majority of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship rounds, including a return to the popular VIRginia International Raceway, are now on sale.

Tickets are now on sale for Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (May 2-4), WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (July 11-13), VIRginia International Raceway (August 1-3), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (August 15-17), Circuit of The Americas (September 12-14), and New Jersey Motorsports Park (September 26-28), with those events joining Daytona International Speedway (March 6-8) and Road America (May 30-June 1) as rounds with on-going ticket sales.

Tickets for the rounds at Barber Motorsports Park (April 4-6) and Ridge Motorsports Park (June 27-29) will be available shortly.

Tickets and camping for all the listed rounds are on sale except for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with the Monterey, California, facility scheduled to begin selling camping spots in three weeks.

“We’re excited for the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship season,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “It’s great news for our series and our fans that VIRginia International Raceway is back on our schedule, joining the rest of our premier 10-track lineup.”

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar/

MTRSPT1 Wins 2024 SportsPro OTT Award For MotoAmerica And Motorsports Content

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that MTRSPT1 came away a winner for its MotoAmerica and other motorsports content in the Best Sports FAST Channel category of the 2024 SportsPro OTT Awards.

The annual SportsPro OTT Awards celebrates excellence across various categories, and MTRSPT1 was recognized for its outstanding approach to delivering impactful sports content through the FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) platform. This win places MTRSPT1 alongside esteemed channels like the NFL Channel, Tennis Channel, and PGA Tour Channel as one of the standout winners of 2024.

MTRSPT1 is a 24/7 live-streaming network delivering motorsports entertainment, including the MotoAmerica Championship.

“This award is a true reflection of the creativity, dedication, and vision that defines MTRSPT1,” said John Duff, COO of MTRSPT1. “Being recognized as the Best Sports FAST Channel is not just an honor – it’s a challenge to keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of motorsports broadcasting for fans around the globe.”

“MotoAmerica would like to congratulate the MTRSPT1 team on winning the Best FAST Channel category at the 2024 SportsPro OTT Awards,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “MTRSPT1 faced some tough competition and an impressive list of judges to come out on top. They can certainly be proud of the accomplishment.”

For more information on MSTRSPT1, visit https://www.mtrspt1.com/en/

FIM MiniGP World Series: 2025 Applications Open

2024 FIM MiniGP World Series MotorLand Aragon (ESP). Photo courtesy Lukasz Swiderek/PSP
2024 FIM MiniGP World Series MotorLand Aragon (ESP). Photo courtesy Lukasz Swiderek/PSP

2025 provides another opportunity for federations and unions from around the world to become part of the FIM MiniGP World Series. The first global program in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality, it is designed to standardize MiniGP competitions from around the world under the same umbrella.

There are two classes: 160cc and 190cc. Applications to run a 190cc Series may only be made by those who have already run a 160cc Series.

There are three types of Series:
– FIM MiniGP National Series: organized by or through one FMN (national federation)
FIM MiniGP Regional Series: organized by or through various FMNs
– FIM MiniGP Continental Series: organized by or through a CONU

Each Series must comprise five events and a total minimum of 10 races per category. 

Applications should be made by national federations or CONUs (Continental Unions) and are open until the 28th of February 2025.

2025 Application Form HERE

 

Once the application period closes in February, the FIM will select the Cups that will form the 2025 FIM MiniGP World Series and inform the competitions whose applications to add a 190cc Series have been accepted.

Series that have already been included in previous FIM MiniGP World Series do not need to reapply, but all Series must adhere to the 2025 conditions. They must also send their calendar to the FIM and Dorna Sports a minimum of three months before their first event.

The 2025 guide provides a comprehensive look at the regulations, conditions, equipment, technical requirements and next steps for each FMN/CONU, promoter or interested party looking to apply to become part of the FIM MiniGP World Series.

 
KEY DATES & INFORMATION
– Applications open: now
– Applications close: 28th February 2025
 
More information contact: [email protected]
 

 

About the FIM MiniGP World Series
The FIM MiniGP World Series began in 2021 and is designed as the first step on the Road to MotoGP™. There are three types of competition in the FIM MiniGP World Series: FIM MiniGP National Cup, organised by or through one FMN (national federation); FIM MiniGP Regional Cup, organised by or through various FMNs; FIM MiniGP Continental Cup, organised by or through a CONU (continental union).  There are two classes Series can run: the 160cc class and the 190cc class. The latter debuted in 2023 for Series that have already run a 160cc competition. Riders are aged between 10 and 14 for the 160cc class and between 12 and 16 for the 190cc class. Each Series but must have a minimum of five events comprising 10 races and the top riders in each Series will then be invited to the World Final.  The FIM MiniGP World Final sees the top riders from each Series compete over two days in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP™ season finale. As part of the Road to MotoGP™, there are opportunities up for grabs for riders to move up and further their careers.About the Road to MotoGP™
For more than two decades, Dorna Sports has invested in opening the doors to motorcycle racing, creating the Road to MotoGP™. Comprising initiatives all over the world providing millions of young riders the opportunity to excel, the Road to MotoGP™ is unrivalled in motorsport – opening doors, increasing access and racing towards global equality.  
 
The FIM MiniGP World Series is the first step on the Road to MotoGP™, in collaboration with the FIM and motorcycle federations and unions around the world. It’s the first global initiative in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality.

Ducati Celebrates 2024 Racing Domination

From left to right: Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Ducati
From left to right: Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Ducati

It was a memorable evening for the thousands of enthusiasts who gathered in Hall 29 of Bologna Fiere for the 2024 edition of “Campioni in Festa”: an event that for three seasons now has become a fixture of Ducati’s best sporting moment ever.

“Campioni in Festa” is a unique event, which was created with the aim of sharing the passion for this fantastic sport with the territory, the fans, the Ducati Official Club enthusiasts and, more generally, with all motorcycling lovers. An opportunity that Ducati seizes from a privileged position, being able to count on a combination of technicians and riders with few equals in the world of motorsport: the show’s programme this year saw 14 top level riders and over 20 World Titles take to the stage.

The celebratory event, free for the public, was preceded by an exclusive party for Ducati employees only, an opportunity to share and celebrate together a year of great results. The public segment of the show event got underway with a concert by the Ducati Band, a musical group formed over 20 years ago in the Company on the initiative of some employees including the current Technical Director of Ducati Corse Davide Barana in the role of guitarist, who warmed up the atmosphere with a performance full of rock & roll energy. Afterwards, the Italian comedian Paolo Cevoli provided moments of light-heartedness and laughter with his show, engaging the audience with his unmistakable style.

The evening was hosted by Barbara Pedrotti, who dictated the pace of the show, calling onto the stage all the main protagonists of the 2024 season, starting obviously with the CEO of Ducati, Claudio Domenicali , who underlined once again during his speech the effectiveness of the “Ducati System”, a special way of doing things characteristic of the Bologna-based Company, which has proven to be successful both in racing and in series production.

The first “Campione in Festa” to take to the stage was Alessandro Lupino, winner of the Italian MX1 Title aboard the Desmo450 MX prototype, which made its debut this season kicking off Ducati’s new chapter in Motocross. Lupino was accompanied on stage by nine-time MX World Champion Tony Cairoli, Ducati Corse Off-Road Technical Director Davide Perni and Ducati Corse Off-Road General Manager Paolo Ciabatti . Ciabatti’s speech represented the moment of transition between satisfaction for the results achieved in the first season and a look to the future and the challenges of the 2025 MX World Championship, which will also be faced thanks to the talent of the new riders Jeremy Seewer and Mattia Guadagnini, presented to the Ducati family on this occasion.

The spotlight then shifted to Ducati’s successes in the World Championships for production-derived motorcycles: WorldSBK and WorldSSP. On stage were SBK Project Management Responsible Marco Zambenedetti, along with Daniele Casolari (Team Owner Aruba.it Racing Ducati), Serafino Foti (Team Manager Aruba.it Racing Ducati) and above all the riders Álvaro Bautista, Nicolò Bulega and Adrián Huertas . Bulega and Bautista, who finished second and third respectively in the WorldSBK general classification, were cheered by the crowd, as well as the new WorldSSP Champion Huertas, who had the opportunity to thank everyone for the support received throughout the entire season to reach the final goal of victory.

The section dedicated to MotoGP opened with an invitation onto the stage for Nadia Padovani (Team Principal Gresini Racing), Alessio Salucci (Team Principal VR46 Racing Team), and the riders Marco Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Michele Pirro (Ducati Official Test Rider). Immediately afterwards, the top management of Ducati Corse Mauro Grassilli, Davide Barana and Davide Tardozzi gathered in front of the audience, with Barbara Pedrotti who invited the Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Igna to join them for a speech which included an emotional mutual thanks with Paolo Campinoti, Team Principal of Pramac Racing, with whom a twenty-year working relationship will end at the end of the year, culminating with the victory of the 2023 World Teams’ Title and the 2024 World Riders’ Title.

Finally, the highlight of the show arrived with the “Fantastic Four” Ducati riders, dominators of the MotoGP World Championship with 19 wins out of 20 total races, which ignited the enthusiasm of the crowd. The reigning World Champion Jorge Martín, Italian idol Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia with Marc Márquez and Enea Bastianini threw themselves into the mix, exchanging questions and points of view with each other, and receiving the warm tribute of the public for a season in which they took the Desmosedici GP to an unimaginable level.

On stage, all the main protagonists of the 2024 season. Photo courtesy Ducati.
On stage, all the main protagonists of the 2024 season. Photo courtesy Ducati.

The evening ended with a massive collective applause, symbol of the pride and passion that unite the Ducatista community. The 2024 edition of “Campioni in Festa” once again celebrated the excellence and the aggregator spirit of Ducati, confirming itself to be an unmissable event for all motorsport enthusiasts.

Also taking part in the celebration of this extraordinary racing season was LEGO®, with which Ducati recently presented the new Lego® Technic™ Panigale V4 S set. For the occasion, LEGO®exhibited a 1:2 scale model of the Panigale V4S made entirely of bricks, unveiled shortly before the show by the “Fantastic Four”. In addition, all the party participants were able to contribute to the creation of a shared work, reconstructing the logo of the Borgo Panigale company with LEGO®bricks.

The “Campioni in Festa” event, of which a video-recap is available on YouTube, was organized by Ducati with the support of the Municipality of Bologna and the collaboration of Motor Valley and BolognaFiere.

#Ducati #CampioniInFesta
 

WorldWCR: American Sonya Lloyd Racing Full 2025 Season

Sonya Lloyd (32) in WorldWCR action at Jerez. Photo by Michael Gougis.

American Sonya Lloyd has signed with Team Trasimeno to race the full 2025 World Women’s Circuit Racing series.

Lloyd competed in the season finale at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto as a wildcard and said at the time that she wanted to race the entire 2025 season, which is scheduled for six rounds and 12 races across Europe and the U.K.

Lloyd competed in the 2023 Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. series and in the 2024 Twins Cup series with MotoAmerica.

 

AFT Singles: Altus Motorsports Signs Maclain Drucker

Maclain Drucker is racing in AFT Singles in 2025. Altus photo.

Altus Motorsports, a leader in professional and amateur road and off-road racing, is excited to announce our foray into American Flat Track racing.

Altus Motorsports, in partnership with MD Racing, has signed rookie Maclain Drucker to race in the AFT Singles class for 2025.

We have been watching Maclain’s progress and have really been impressed by how far he has come. We took note with his pace during his AFT Singles debut in the last round at Lake Ozark. With our additional help, we think that Maclain will have a great rookie year in the AFT Singles class for 2025.

Altus Motorsports is a multi-line dealership in Southwest Oklahoma, operating since 1998. The main store is in Altus, Oklahoma, with a sister store, Lawton Motorsports, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Not just a retail store boasting over 27,000 square feet, Altus Motorsports has a strong online store presence as well. Altus Motorsports also fields a successful professional road race team as well as the Yamaha Amateur MX Team. www.altusmotorsports.com

MD Racing is a motorcycle performance shop in Moline, Illinois, right on the Iowa/Illinois border in northwest Illinois. While MD Racing is most noted for engine building and dyno tuning, they are well accomplished in racebike prep and suspension. www.mdracingstp.com

Maclain Drucker is an 18-year-old Senior in High School, a CNC Machining Apprentice and a professional motorcycle racer.
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World Supersport: QJ Motor Expands To Two-Rider Team

Raffaele De Rosa (3) on the QJ Motor SRK 800 RR at Jerez. Photo by Michael Gougis.

QJ Motor is expanding its factory World Supersport efforts for 2025, signing Niki Tuuli to ride alongside 2024 factory rider Raffaele De Rosa.

Both will be riding the QJ Motor SRK 800 RR, although media reports from Italy suggest that the pair will be on 2024-spec machinery for the first part of the season. Those reports also state that the pair will miss the season-opening round in Australia.

Tuuli raced a Ducati Panigale V2 in WorldSSP in 2024, taking a wet race win in France.

“I’m happy to tell you that I will join QJ Motor Factory Racing Team for 2025 season,” Tuuli wrote on his Instagram page. “This project started last season and it’s still new. They made big steps during last season and showed that there is big potential to grow and be more competitive. I’m super happy to have this possibility to be part of this kind of project. I will give all to push this project forward.”

MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin Credits Rookies Cup

MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin celebrates at Barcelona-Catalunya. Red Bull Rookies Photo.

Jorge Martín leads clean sweep of World Championships for ex-Rookies

Seeing Jorge Martín win the 2024 MotoGP World Championship was a special pleasure for everyone involved in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The 26-year-old Spaniard has always acknowledged the vital role the Cup played in his road to World Championship success.

(During the post-race press conference following the 2024 MotoGP Finale at Catalunya, Martin said) “Without the Red Bull Rookies Cup, I wouldn’t be here. This, I can assure you. Because we were a normal family, not that we were poor, but normal. So when I went to the Rookies Cup (Selection) the first time, I was quite young, I never tried a 125, but I was fast. They told me, ‘you are young, come one year after.’

“I came (back) and I was the fastest. So thanks to that advice I was improving and when they took me it was so emotional because if they didn’t pick me at that time I think I would have left the motorbikes.

“I’m so so happy, I remember at that time Raul Jara was a coach, I’m so proud of them, they gave me the opportunity. I was three years in the Rookies Cup and finally I won it so it was a really important moment in my career.”

Working hard all the way

Martín finished 12th in his first Rookies Cup season. In 2013 he stepped up, won 2 races and was 2nd in the points table. 2014 was his year and he dominated, taking 6 wins on his way to lifting the Cup.

He moved up to the Moto3 World Championship the following year but was on less than wonderful machinery. Success has never been instant for him but he made full use of a better opportunity in 2017 and the hard work paid off with his first GP win and 4th in the title chase.

In 2018 he was unstoppable, 7 wins took him to the Moto3 World Championship.

Two years in the Moto2 class produced 2 more GP wins but not a championship.

Taking on the big guns

Moving up to the MotoGP class in 2021 he recovered from a nasty injury to score a win in that debut season. 2022 wasn’t an easy year either but in 2023 he came very close to winning the MotoGP World Championship, missing out at the final round while giving it everything.

This year he has put it all together, matching incredible pace with title-winning consistency.

Ten years in the three World Championship classes have netted him the Moto3 and MotoGP world titles, 18 GP victories and a total of 60 podiums.

Martín is just one of three World Champions…. or four

Martín is the most successful ex Rookie but incredibly his total of 18 GP wins was matched this year by David Alonso on his way to taking the Moto3 World Championship. The 18-year-old Colombian won the Cup in his second season, 2021. He won 4 Moto3 GPs in 2023 and a record 14 this season, the last 7 in a row.

The Moto2 World Championship was also won by an ex Rookie, 23-year-old Japanese Ai Ogura. He contest the Rookies Cup in 2016 and 2017, winning two races in his second year and finishing 5th in the points despite missing 4 races.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 28-year-old Turk made it four world titles by winning the Superbike World Championship for the second time. He was a Rookie in 2013 and 2014 and won the Superbike World Championship for the first time in 2021. This year he was dominant, winning 13 races in a row.

SSR Motorsports Announces High-Performance Pit Bikes For 2025

A 2025 SSR Motorsports SR140RB. Photo courtesy SSR Motorsports.

SSR Motorsports is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated R-series pit bikes, the high-performance pit bikes of the SR line-up! Building on the legacy of the beloved TR/TX series, the new R-series introduces four models—the SR125R, SR125RB, SR140R, and SR140RB—designed to redefine performance and style for all riders.

The R-series is completely redesigned to meet the demands of today’s market as well as modern aesthetics and rider style featuring a newly designed plastic and graphic, a bold looking and red double bar steel frame, inverted front forks, enclosed air filter system, and kick/electric starters. With 125cc and 140cc engine options, each available in Standard and Big Wheel versions, plus the front and rear suspensions adjustability added to the 140cc, the R-series offers versatility for riders of all preferences.

Priced affordably from $1,699 to $1,999, the R-series provides a wider range of purchasing options while delivering outstanding value. Riders who loved the TR/TX series will appreciate the upgrades in technology, aesthetics, and ride experience.

The R-series pit bikes are now available at authorized SSR Motorsports dealerships nationwide.

3D Motorsports Re-Signs Enriquez For MotoAmerica Supersport

Alex Enriquez is returning to MotoAmerica Supersport with 3D Motorsports.

Texas based 3D Motorsports team has extended its contract with Alex Enriquez for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport season. Enriquez will pilot the team’s Suzuki GSX-R750 for a second season in a row.

The California native is widely known for his time in Moto GP Redbull Rookies Cup as well as having everyone’s favorite track Grandma. In 2024 the teenager learned a lot on the Supersport bike and is looking forward to 2025. “I’m happy to announce that I will be racing with 3D Motorsports again for the 2025 MotoAmerica season, I’m ready to push and want to battle at the front,” explained Enriquez.

3D Motorsports is excited to see Enriquez take what 2024 offered and build for 2025. “Alex learned a lot this past season and had some great results. We are excited to continue with him for 2025. He is a great kid with an amazing family so the fit is perfect,” shared team owner Dustin Dominguez.

3D Motorsports is continuing to build and develop bikes over the winter at their home base at Eagles Canyon Raceway. For more info on the team, check out their Instagram or email [email protected]

Thanks to Alex’s sponsors, KYT USA, Dainese and to all of our supporters, Btech Turbines, Blud lubricants, Orient express, KTech, Redline Tire Warmers, CG Law, Vesrah, DrippinWet, M4 and Team Hammer.

MotoAmerica: Tickets For Majority Of 2025 Races Now Available

MotoAmerica tickets are now available for 2025 events, including the series' return to VIRginia International Raceway, as seen in this 2022 image. Photo courtesy Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for eight of the 10 rounds scheduled for the upcoming 2025 season.

Tickets for the majority of the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship rounds, including a return to the popular VIRginia International Raceway, are now on sale.

Tickets are now on sale for Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (May 2-4), WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (July 11-13), VIRginia International Raceway (August 1-3), Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (August 15-17), Circuit of The Americas (September 12-14), and New Jersey Motorsports Park (September 26-28), with those events joining Daytona International Speedway (March 6-8) and Road America (May 30-June 1) as rounds with on-going ticket sales.

Tickets for the rounds at Barber Motorsports Park (April 4-6) and Ridge Motorsports Park (June 27-29) will be available shortly.

Tickets and camping for all the listed rounds are on sale except for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with the Monterey, California, facility scheduled to begin selling camping spots in three weeks.

“We’re excited for the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship season,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “It’s great news for our series and our fans that VIRginia International Raceway is back on our schedule, joining the rest of our premier 10-track lineup.”

To purchase tickets, visit https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar/

MTRSPT1 Wins 2024 SportsPro OTT Award For MotoAmerica And Motorsports Content

2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Josh Herrin. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that MTRSPT1 came away a winner for its MotoAmerica and other motorsports content in the Best Sports FAST Channel category of the 2024 SportsPro OTT Awards.

The annual SportsPro OTT Awards celebrates excellence across various categories, and MTRSPT1 was recognized for its outstanding approach to delivering impactful sports content through the FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) platform. This win places MTRSPT1 alongside esteemed channels like the NFL Channel, Tennis Channel, and PGA Tour Channel as one of the standout winners of 2024.

MTRSPT1 is a 24/7 live-streaming network delivering motorsports entertainment, including the MotoAmerica Championship.

“This award is a true reflection of the creativity, dedication, and vision that defines MTRSPT1,” said John Duff, COO of MTRSPT1. “Being recognized as the Best Sports FAST Channel is not just an honor – it’s a challenge to keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of motorsports broadcasting for fans around the globe.”

“MotoAmerica would like to congratulate the MTRSPT1 team on winning the Best FAST Channel category at the 2024 SportsPro OTT Awards,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “MTRSPT1 faced some tough competition and an impressive list of judges to come out on top. They can certainly be proud of the accomplishment.”

For more information on MSTRSPT1, visit https://www.mtrspt1.com/en/

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