Chuckwalla to Partner with Rocco Landers – Landers Racing
Landers Racing is pleased to announce another great sponsor has been added to their list of partners for the 2021 MotoAmerica racing season. This time it comes in the way of a racetrack! Located in Southern California, Chuckwalla Raceway has provided a place for Rocco Landers to spin countless laps, helping to develop him into the rider that he has become today.
Every winter, the Landers Racing crew heads out to the CVMA (Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association) races at Chuckwalla to develop new race bikes, stay sharp, and prepare for the upcoming MotoAmerica races. This past winter, the Landers Racing riders, Ben Gloddy and Rocco Landers, were able to shake their MotoAmerica race bikes down and begin to prepare for the season.
“The Landers Racing Team has always been one of my favorite teams in the paddock, and we love seeing them grow and get faster every year. Rocco is such a great kid, and the whole Landers family is such a big part of our sport; we are honored to have the opportunity to be a part of their 2021 season”, said Micky Grana, President of Chuckwalla Raceway.
Stoney Landers had this to say, “We always stay busy in the off-season with training and racing. It is so convenient and valuable to have a legitimate race series that operates during the winter in sunny California. The place is a proving ground for riders such as Corey Alexander, Michael Gilbert, Aussie Dave, the Calishine racing crew, and many others that race in MotoAmerica. The ownership at Chuckwalla has really stepped up in regards to how serious they are about expanding this series by committing to a very healthy purse payout schedule to give back to all the racers that have supported CVMA over the years.”
Rocco Landers had this to say, “Micky, Kevin, Brooke, Aimee, and Emily are the best! It is like a big family out at Chuckwalla. Everyone from the crew in registration to the corner workers, race director, and the racers are all are great to be around. We usually race on Saturday and go bang bars with my buddies Saturday night over at the TT Flat Track! I now can’t wait to go rip at CVMA this winter on my Yamaha R6!”
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Price (Ind), 39.677 seconds
2. Jared Mees (Ind), 39.681
3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 39.739
4. Bryan Smith (Ind), 39.762
5. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.120
6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.325
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.512
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.760
9. James Rispoli (Har), 41.075
10. JD Beach (Yam), 41.291
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.822
12. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 41.923
AFT Production Twins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 40.772 seconds
2. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.034
3. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.166
4. Dan Bromley (Yam), 41.418
5. Chad Cose (Har), 41.461
6. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.485
7. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 41.550
8. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.187
9. Cameron Smith (Yam), 42.247
10. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 42.477
11. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.813
12. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.341
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.415
14. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.511
15. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.934
16. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 45.005
17. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 45.286
AFT Singles Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.564 seconds
2. Henry Wiles (Hon), 41.576
3. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 42.168
4. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.201
5. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.215
6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.325
7. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.347
8. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 42.468
9. Max Whale (KTM), 42.504
10. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.666
11. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.695
12. Ryan Wells (Hon), 42.858
13. James Ott (KTM), 42.863
14. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.890
15. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 43.188
16. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 43.264
17. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.362
18. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.536
19. Dustin Brown (Hon), 43.797
20. Brandon Newman (KTM), 43.973
21. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 44.135
22. Jordan Jean (Hon), 44.297
23. Billy Ross (KTM), 44.370
24. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 44.412
25. Grant Holmes (Suz), 44.599
26. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.630
27. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 44.697
28. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 44.774
29. David Wiggin (KTM), 45.045
30. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.346
31. Jacob Cascio (Yam), 46.029
32. Jared Lowe (Hon), no time recorded
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Free Practice 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jared Mees (Ind), 39.967 seconds
2. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 39.969
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.057
4. Brandon Price (Ind), 40.432
5. James Rispoli (Har), 40.468
6. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.525
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.575
8. JD Beach (Yam), 40.884
9. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 40.896
10. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.919
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.105
12. Bryan Smith (Ind), no time recorded
AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.015 seconds
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 41.341
3. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.576
4. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.889
5. Cameron Smith (Yam), 41.896
6. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.170
7. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.373
8. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 42.770
9. Dan Bromley (Yam), 43.138
10. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.191
11. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.434
12. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.665
13. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.591
14. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 45.650
15. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 46.079
16. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), no time recorded
17. Chad Cose (Har), no time recorded
AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.794 seconds
2. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.249
3. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.340
4. Henry Wiles (Hon), 42.407
5. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 42.427
6. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.436
7. James Ott (KTM), 42.552
8. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.625
9. Max Whale (KTM), 42.636
10. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.683
11. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.769
12. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 42.879
13. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.962
14. Dustin Brown (Hon), 42.962
15. Ryan Wells (Hon), 43.052
16. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 43.074
17. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.187
18. Jared Lowe (Hon), 43.519
19. Billy Ross (KTM), 43.585
20. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.617
21. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 43.718
22. Grant Holmes (Suz), 43.808
23. Jordan Jean (Hon), 43.818
24. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 43.879
25. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 43.953
26. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 43.967
27. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 43.972
28. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.276
29. Brandon Newman (KTM), 44.299
30. David Wiggin (KTM), 44.660
31. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.313
32. Jacob Cascio (Yam), no time recorded
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 40.030 seconds
2. Brandon Price (Ind), 40.210
3. Jared Mees (Ind), 40.310
4. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.392
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.647
6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.650
7. James Rispoli (Har), 40.849
8. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.918
9. JD Beach (Yam), 41.055
10. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 41.115
11. Bryan Smith (Ind), 41.259
12. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.454
AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.232 seconds
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 41.338
3. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.575
4. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 41.754
5. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.817
6. Dan Bromley (Yam), 42.066
7. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.620
8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.721
9. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.250
10. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 43.321
11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.482
12. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.551
13. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.261
14. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 44.278
15. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 45.818
16. Chad Cose (Har), no time recorded
17. Cameron Smith (Yam), no time recorded
AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.361 seconds
2. Henry Wiles (Hon), 41.437
3. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.337
4. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.361
5. Max Whale (KTM), 42.489
6. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.554
7. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 42.716
8. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 42.774
9. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.930
10. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.945
11. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.958
12. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.985
13. Ryan Wells (Hon), 42.986
14. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 43.098
15. Dustin Brown (Hon), 43.166
16. Billy Ross (KTM), 43.335
17. Jared Lowe (Hon), 43.382
18. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.494
19. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 43.500
20. Brandon Newman (KTM), 43.582
21. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.618
22. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 44.150
23. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 44.160
24. Grant Holmes (Suz), 44.165
25. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 44.175
26. Jordan Jean (Hon), 44.254
27. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 44.424
28. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.758
29. David Wiggin (KTM), 44.789
30. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.340
31. James Ott (KTM), no time recorded
32. Jacob Cascio (Yam), no time recorded
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 8 laps
2. Jared Mees (Ind), -1.331 seconds
3. Bryan Smith (Ind), -7.578
4. James Rispoli (Har), -11.068
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -11.795
6. JD Beach (Yam), -12.268
Mission SuperTwins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 8 laps
2. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -1.974 seconds
3. Brandon Price (Ind), -2.537
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -6.198
5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -6.868
6. Davis Fisher (Ind), -11.421
Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 8 laps
2. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -0.145 second
3. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -3.742 seconds
4. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -7.298
5. Dan Bromley (Yam), -7.311
6. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -15.976
7. Dylan Bell (Har), -19.340
Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Cory Texter (Yam), 8 laps
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.658 seconds
3. Ben Lowe (Har), -4.579
4. Cameron Smith (Yam), -6.432
5. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -15.217
6. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -15.722
Provisional AFT Singles Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Max Whale (KTM), 8 laps
2. Cole Zabala (Hon), -0.472 second
3. Trent Lowe (Suz), -0.540
4. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -2.499 seconds
5. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -3.163
6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -4.069
7. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), -4.748
8. Dustin Brown (Hon), -4.749
9. Andrew Luker (Yam), -5.377
10. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -5.712
11. Billy Ross (KTM), -8.246
12. Tarren Santero (Kaw), -12.774
13. Jordan Jean (Hon), -13.192
14. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -8 laps
Provisional AFT Singles Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Henry Wiles (Hon), 8 laps
2. Michael Rush (Yam), -2.825 seconds
3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -2.856
4. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), -5.307
5. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -5.498
6. James Ott (KTM), -7.948
7. Kody Kopp (Hon), -7.984
8. Ryan Wells (Hon), -8.375
9. Tanner Dean (Hon), -8.568
10. Travis Petton IV (Hon), -11.956
11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -12.055
12. Grant Holmes (Suz), -12.179
13. Ezra Brusky (Hon), -18.911
14. Brandon Newman (KTM), -18.916
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 4 laps
2. Jared Mees (Ind), -0.777 second
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -2.712 seconds
4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -3.585
Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Cory Texter (Yam), 14 laps
2. Cameron Smith (Yam), -2.126 seconds
3. Dan Bromley (Yam), -2.523
4. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -5.796
5. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -6.098
6. Ben Lowe (Har), -7.259
7. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -17.475
8. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -17.616
9. Dylan Bell (Har), -29.268
10. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -35.264
11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -46.466
12. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -7 laps
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -7 laps
Provisional AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Henry Wiles (Hon), 14 laps
2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -3.157 seconds
3. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -3.910
4. Michael Rush (Yam), -5.645
5. Cole Zabala (Hon), -8.606
6. Max Whale (KTM), -8.722
7. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), -9.192
8. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -11.233
9. James Ott (KTM), -14.854
10. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -14.894
11. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), -17.561
12. Ryan Wells (Hon), -18.949
13. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -29.084
14. Dustin Brown (Hon), -5 laps
15. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -7 laps
16. Kody Kopp (Hon), -9 laps
17. Trent Lowe (Suz), -13 laps
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 20 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -1.745 seconds
3. Jared Mees (Ind), -8.055
4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -10.880
5. Brandon Price (Ind), -19.874
6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -28.586
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -28.792
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), -29.296
9. JD Beach (Yam), -37.328
10. Davis Fisher (Ind), -42.800
11. James Rispoli (Har), -1 lap, -12.253
12. Bryan Smith (Ind), -10 laps
More, from a press release issued by American Flat Track:
Robinson Holds Off Bauman for OKC Mile I Victory
Wiles dominates on the Honda; Texter commands AFT Production Twins lead.
Brandon Robinson (44). Photo courtesy AFT.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 18, 2021) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) became the first rider to earn a second Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle victory this Progressive American Flat Track season with a clutch performance in Friday evening’s Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile I presented by KICKER at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Robinson controlled the lead and held a gap to second from the first lap onward. However, the nerves required to pull off the victory were considerably greater than that fact might suggest; Robinson was forced to overcome injury, an extremely physical racetrack, and a fast-closing Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) to emerge victorious in the end.
At one point late in the race, Robinson saw his nearly two-second advantage slashed to around a half-second. Despite that pressure, Robinson regrouped and ultimately stretched it back out to 1.744-seconds by the time he sailed past the checkered flag. While Robinson certainly did his part by remaining calm, precise, and rapid, Bauman effectively conceded the race in the end after nearly being caught out by the extremely fast yet risky lines he had previously exploited to claw back into contention.
Robinson, meanwhile, continued to make the case that he belongs right alongside reigning Grand National Champion Bauman and multi-time series king Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) when it comes to the current premier-class pecking order. Besides owning more wins than any other rider this season, Robinson also boasts his Chicago Half-Mile fall-to-fourth-place ride that was as impressive as any win, along with three out of five victories in this season’s $5000 Mission Challenge shootouts.
After the race, Robinson said, “This might be the most tiring track we go to all year. This was brutal, and with the bummer at Joliet and sustaining a knee injury there, I’ve been on the couch for three weeks. Fitness is huge here, so big thanks to my trainer, Dick Tibbits; he helps me out a lot with everything I’ve been going through with the injury and just trying to be as ready as we can. And a huge thank you to Mission Foods, Roof Systems, HCRR, and my crew chief Ben Evans; they had this thing dialed in from the time we unloaded. I could not be happier to be a part of this program.”
While Mees saw his three-race win streak at the OKC Mile snapped, he did keep alive his perfect podium record at the venue. A poor start pretty much eliminated any chance at victory from the very beginning, but he quickly made up multiple positions to establish himself a clear third.
Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) added a fourth-place finish to his back-to-back runner-up results, while Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) overcame Kolby Carlile (No. 36 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) in their tilt for fifth. ‘Mile Master’ Bryan Smith (No. 4 Crosley/Howerton Motorsports Indian FTR750) had earlier been a part of that fight but was forced to pull out at mid-distance.
Further back, Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City FTR750), Robert Pearson (No. 27 Rackley Racing/John Franklin Indian FTR750), JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) and Davis Fisher (No. 67 BMC Racing/Dick Wall 60 Indian FTR750) rounded out the top ten.
AFT Singles
After getting off to a bit of a quiet start in 2021, Henry Wiles (No. 17 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) made plenty of noise on Friday night with a blowout victory in the evening’s AFT Singles Main Event.
Wiles was in a class of his own from the start, ripping out to immediate advantage and never looking back en route to a 3.157-second margin of victory.
While Wiles erased all drama for the win before any could settle in, there was still plenty of action to be found in a spirited fight for second. Estenson teammates Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Mikey Rush (No. 15 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) diced it up with one another early before being joined in the fray by the always entertaining Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F).
Contrasting lines led to a series of tight passes and unpredictable action before Daniels ultimately shook free over the race’s final two laps.
Mischler split Daniels and Rush up in the results to finish third, bringing Rush’s perfect season podium record to an end while allowing Daniels just a bit of space at the top of the championship order.
One of Wiles’ teammates, Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R), missed the Main Event after going down in an on-track incident while leading his Semi. The other, Cole Zabala (No. 51 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R), finished in fifth, winning out in a multi-rider fight for the position with Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) and Brandon Kitchen (No. 105 Husqvarna Motorcycles/Vance & Hines Husqvarna FC450).
Race winner Wiles said, “Right from the first practice I knew we had some real good pace. I knew my biggest competition throughout the day was going to be my teammate (Brunner), but unfortunately he got caught up coming out of a corner and had a pretty nasty crash. I hope Trevor is doing well, and hopefully he can get back out here tomorrow and we can race it up at the front.
“I’m really just stoked. It’s no secret we’ve been struggling. We thought we’d come out swinging from Round 1, and it’s just been a struggle. I’ve got to thank my mechanic and sponsors and all the people that help out this team. They’ve really been busting their butts, and I couldn’t be happier with the result tonight.”
AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines
Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07) went wire-to-wire to secure his third victory of the still-young AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines season.
The 2019 class champ took the critically important holeshot and translated it into an unchallenged victory. While the roost of the Remington Park cushion Mile left his competitors covered in dirt and their number plates virtually unreadable, Texter shone just as bright in red, white, and blue at the checkered flag as he was on the starting line.
Texter said, “It’s amazing. My plan was to go out and do half the race really hard, set a good pace, and then chill the last few laps and save energy for tomorrow. This is for my dad — it’s been eleven years and I miss him. It’s Father’s Day weekend so this is a tough one for me. So this is for my dad, Randy, and my little boy, Cruise — he makes Father’s Day a lot better than it used to be.”
Ryan Varnes (No. 68 RVR/RoyBuilt Don’s Kawasaki Ninja 650) suffered a mechanical DNF moments after moving into second while looking like the only rider with any chance of running down Texter.
That left Cameron Smith (No. 44 Mike Butler Racing/Cornerstone Masonry Group Honda CRF450R), Jeremiah Duffy (No. 42 Sammy O Racing/Geiger Construction Kawasaki Ninja 650), and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) to sort of the remainder of the podium before Texter. Raising the stakes significantly was the fact that both Smith and Duffy were hoping to come away with their maiden Progressive AFT podiums.
That honor ultimately went to Smith, who raced from Row 2 to second place. Bromley came home just behind in third to complete an all-Pennsylvanian, all-Yamaha podium.
Duffy survived a couple major moments and a near-miss with Bromley to finish fourth, while 2019 AFT Singles champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Cycles/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) rounded out the top five.
A disappointed Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) — who entered the weekend second in the points on the strength of a win and two runner-ups — was forced to watch from the fences after suffering a mechanical issue with his machine earlier in the evening. The Californian expects to be back in action on Saturday night.
The Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile I & II presented by KICKER will air back-to-back on NBCSN on Saturday, June 26, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT, featuring exclusive features and cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage.
Next Up:
The Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile II presented by KICKER will conclude the doubleheader weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Saturday evening, June 19. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://store.americanflattrack.com/ebooking/ticket/view/id/3323/#selectTickets. For those viewing from home, live coverage will be available on any device for only $1.99 a month via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.
Open Two-Stroke Purse Offered at AHRMA Classic MotoFest® of Monterey
Got a two-stroke motorcycle? Come out and race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca!
Mojo Yamaha will sponsor $3,000 in prize money for winners of AHRMA’s Open Two-Stroke race event during AHRMA’s Classic MotoFest of Monterey July 17 and 18. On each race day, Mojo Yamaha will award $500 to the winner for each of the following tiers within the race: 125cc, 250cc and 250cc+. AHRMA’s Open Two-Stroke class allows any two-stroke motorcycle regardless of displacement, number of cylinders, frame type, cooling type, or date of manufacture.
A current competition license from a known organization is required and AHRMA offers weekend event membership. Race school is also offered. Learn more and sign up at AHRMA.org. Spectators can purchase tickets here.
About Mojo Yamaha
Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.
About AHRMA
AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, and competing on historic motorcycles. With more than 3,000 members, AHRMA is the leading historic motorcycle racing group in North America and one of the largest in the world. The association’s enthusiastic membership reflects this country’s strong interest in classic bikes.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2021 premier event schedule includes the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 9-11, the AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey July 16-18, the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 7-8, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 12-15, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship September 10-12, and the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES September 17-19. Concluding the season is the Velocity Invitational, November 11-14.
The Championship leader tops both sessions on Friday at the Sachsenring, with a familiar sight on his tail: his teammate
Remy Gardner (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was fastest in FP1 and FP2 on Day 1 of the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, ending the day an impressive three tenths clear in the combined times. It was once again a Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2, however, with rookie Raul Fernandez the man on the chase. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) completed the top three, pipping Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) to it by a single thousandth.
FP1
Gardner started the day as he meant to go on, the Australian fastest from ‘Diggia’ by a tenth as action began at the Sachsenring. Xavi Vierge (Petronas Sprinta Racing) was third quickest, with Raul Fernandez down in fourth by just 0.027. It was a small and apt 0.037 back to the man in fifth too: Augusto Fernandez, with the number 37 0.288 off Gardner.
Lowes, meanwhile, started Friday in seventh, just behind an impressive session from Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Italtrans Racing Team) in sixth.
Cameron Beaubier (American Racing), home hero Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP), his rookie teammate Tony Arbolino, Aron Canet (Aspar Team Moto2) and Hafizh Syahrin (NTS RW Racing GP) all crashed in the morning, all riders ok.
FP2
The afternoon saw Gardner stretch his advantage and Raul Fernandez take over as his closest challenger, with the Aussie seemingly retaining the upper hand so far in Germany. Diggia was shuffled down to third, that aforementioned single thousandth down on Lowes, with Vierge in fifth – six tenths off the top but just 0.033 ahead of Augusto Fernandez.
Lowes was one crasher in the afternoon, rider ok. Injury replacement and Moto2™ European Championship five-in-a-row winner Fermin Aldeguer (+Ego Speed Up) also crashed, rider ok, as did and were Stefano Manzi (Flexbox HP 40) and Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia).
Combined timesheets
The potential Q2 graduates all went faster in the afternoon, so it’s Gardner, Raul Fernandez, Diggia, Lowes, Vierge and Augusto Fernandez locking out the top six.
Simone Corsi (MV Agusta Forward Racing) put in an impressive Day 1 to finish up seventh overall, ahead of Schrötter, Arbolino and Tom Lüthi (Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team) rounding out the top ten.
As it stands, Marcos Ramirez (American Racing), Albert Arenas (Aspar Team Moto2), Jorge Navarro (+Ego Speed Up) and Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46) stand to move through to Q2, with Bezzechi – who is third in the standings – having a tougher day at the office in Germany.
That was also true for the likes of of Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) down in P16.
Bucking the FIM CEV Repsol trend so far in 2021, Alonso Lopez (Flexbox HP 40) pipped Moto2™ ECh teammate Aldeguer on Friday. Lopez ended the day in P21 at the Sachsenring, just 0.006 behind Ogura, with Aldeguer down in P27 at the new venue.
How will the pack shuffle in FP3? Find out from 10:55 (GMT +2).
“Rainey’s Ride To The Races” Ultra-Limited Premium Ticket Package Now On-Sale
Includes A Scenic Motorcycle Ride Through California’s Central Coast And Q&A With Wayne Rainey And Eddie Lawson On July 9, Plus A Full Weekend Of Racing At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca; Proceeds Benefit Roadracing World Action Fund
IRVINE, CA (June 18, 2021) – Imagine riding your motorcycle through some of the most picturesque areas of California’s Central Coast on a Friday in July, ending up at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, having your day culminate with a Q&A session with three-time World Champion and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey, four-time World Champion Eddie Lawson and other surprise guests before enjoying nonstop racing action the rest of the weekend.
“Rainey’s Ride to the Races” will take place as a lead-in to the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey, July 9-11. The July 9 ride will end at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with a Q&A session with three-time 500cc World Champion and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey and four-time World Champion Eddie Lawson.
Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s not, because on Friday, July 9, “Rainey’s Ride to the Races” will take place as a special lead-in to the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey, July 9-11, and you can be part of the festivities.
This exclusive ride will be limited to 35 riders who purchase a special “Rainey’s Ride to the Races” premium ticket package. The ticket package will cost $325 per participant, with the majority of the price tax deductible, as the ride will benefit the Roadracing World Action Fund, a 501c3 non-profit organization that promotes motorcycle racing safety through the installation of soft air barriers at racing events.
The ride will begin at 10 a.m., after a visit to the Moto Talbott Collection Motorcycle Museum in Carmel Valley, California. It will tour past working ranch lands, local wineries, around the Santa Lucia Mountain ranges, past the rural Salinas Valley foothills and the historical Soledad Mission before returning to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Q&A with Rainey, Lawson and more surprise guests, conducted by Gordon McCall.
Rainey’s Ride to the Races will be led by McCall and will include Lawson at a relaxed, easy pace, with no riders left behind. Along with McCall, there will be a sweep, two rovers and, in the event of unforeseen mechanical issues, a Sag Wagon with a trailer to transport motorcycles back to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 90-plus-mile ride will take approximately two to two and a half hours.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of Rainey’s Ride to the Races,” said Rainey. “I live in the area, and I’m excited to share its beauty with others. I can’t think of a better way to see the things that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer than from the seat of a motorcycle. This is going to be a memorable day for everyone who takes part in the ride and I’m looking forward to sitting down and chatting with the participants when they arrive back at the track. This will be a lot of fun.”
The Rainey Ride to the Races ticket package is available HERE.
Ducati riders have locked up the top three positions in Alpinestars Superbike practice for round four of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance ASBK, presented by Motul, at Hidden Valley today, Boost Mobile with K-Tech rider Wayne Maxwell fractionally faster than DesmoSport Ducati team-mates Oli Bayliss and Mike Jones.
Maxwell topped the opening session of the day by a relatively comfortable 0.3s margin, but Bayliss recorded some lightning-fast laps to sit atop the timesheets for much of the second session, before Maxwell responded in the dying stages to set the day’s fastest time by just 0.02s.
“We worked through our plan today, and it was satisfying to end the day on top, but it hasn’t been without its challenges,” Maxwell said.
“Our head engineer, Adrian, is stuck in Melbourne at the moment, so he’s been working remotely. Without the personal interaction, it makes it harder, but a full credit to the Boost Mobile with K-Tech crew – they’re doing their best in difficult circumstances and as usual, they’ve given me a very good bike.
“I did my fastest time on a used tyre, so I’m confident heading into qualifying tomorrow.”
Bayliss, who is making his first appearance at Hidden Valley on a Superbike, was pleased with how quickly he came to grips with the track, despite a clutch problem late in the second session.
“My only previous experience at Hidden Valley was on a Supersport 300 bike, so I knew I had to train as hard as I could to prepare for a weekend of Superbike racing in hot conditions,” Bayliss said.
“We improved in both sessions today and I was really happy with my times before the clutch let go, so we’re in good shape for tomorrow.”
Third-placed Jones was also satisfied with the day’s proceedings.
“I’m feeling good on the bike and everything is going to plan so far,” Jones said.
“Oli and I are both close in times, which is good for the DesmoSport Ducati team – we’re able to give them good feedback and drive the whole team forward.”
Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda) ended the day fourth overall ahead of Glenn Allerton, who bounced back from a stuck rear brake in the first session to record a competitive time aboard his brand-new Next Gen Motorsports BMW M1000 RR.
Daniel Falzon was the best of the Yamahas in sixth ahead of Bryan Staring, Cru Halliday, Jed Metcher and Lachlan Epis.
Qualifying for the ASBK commences at 10:20am tomorrow.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul via www.asbk.com.au and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram. You can also join our ASBK mailing list at www.asbk.com.au
Oliveira ousts Quartararo on Day 1 at the Sachsenring
The Catalan GP winner remains the man to beat in Germany as he finishes Friday first to deny Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Friday, 18 June 2021
New week, same speed: Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) remains the fastest man in MotoGP™ only a few days after his Catalan GP win, with the Portuguese rider topping the timesheets on Day 1 of the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland. Around half a second off the outright lap record, Oliveira escaped Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) by a couple of tenths to take to the top, with Maverick Viñales making it two Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP machines in the top three on Friday as he ended FP2 within a tenth of his teammate.
FP1
The day started with a very familiar name at the top of the Sachsenring timesheets: Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). The Spaniard is undefeated at the venue in the premier class plus a few years before that, and he was quick out the blocks before also stringing together a longer run of laps. Second was Quartararo, who also took a fast tumble – rider ok – at Turn 12 before moving back to within 0.168 off Marquez. Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) started the event a tenth further back in third, ahead of another Honda: Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team). The number 44 also crashed at Turn 2, rider ok. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) completed the top five, less than half a tenth in further arrears.
The other crasher in FP1 was the first: Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing). The Spaniard went down at Turn 12, rider ok.
Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Dorna.
FP2
In the afternoon, everyone improved and Miguel Oliveira took over at the top. The Catalan GP winner went more than 1.6 seconds quicker than his morning best, and just under a second quicker than Marc Marquez’ FP1 fastest lap, to head the timesheets in the session. He had two tenths in hand over Quartararo, who was second once again, with Viñales moving up from tenth in FP1 to complete the top three.
Takaaki Nakagami (30). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) stole some headlines in fourth, the Spaniard impressing despite his wrist injury sustained ahead of Barcelona, ending the day top Suzuki and just under four tenths off the top. Pol Espargaro, Nakagami and Aleix Espargaro also impressed again, taking fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively. Marc Marquez, meanwhile, was shuffled down to outside the top ten.
Luca Marini (Sky VR46 Avintia) crashed first at Turn 13 and then at Turn 7, rider ok, and Pol Espargaro had his second crash of the day at Turn 4. Valentino Rossi (Petronas Yamaha SRT) also slid out; the ‘Doctor’ at Turn 1.
Combined timesheets
FP2 timesheets are the combined timesheets, so it’s Oliveira, Quartararo, Viñales, Rins, Pol Espargaro, Nakagami and Aleix Espargaro in the top seven. Next up is a Ducati duo as Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) pipped Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) to P8 by just 0.011, with Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) completing the top ten.
Maverick Vinales. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Danilo Petrucci (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing), who now has the updates seen on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines of Oliveira and teammate Brad Binder, took P11 by the end of play and is the first man set to miss out on Q2 as it stands, with Marc Marquez ultimately ending the day in 12th by just 0.009. The eight-time World Champion said he’d expected to find himself in slightly better shape at the track but also didn’t push for a time attack.
Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) was even closer to the rider ahead – Marc Marquez – by the end of the day. Just 0.002 split the two as the younger Marquez slots into P13. With the track not featuring on the 2020 calendar, the day was the first taste of the Sachsenring in MotoGP™ for more than just the 2021 rookies. Alex Marquez was the fastest of those who haven’t raced the track before in the premier class.
Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) was a tenth further back in P14, with Brad Binder completing the fastest fifteen on Friday ahead of reigning Champion Joan Mir.
Rossi ended Friday in P21, with a compatriot for company just behind him: Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). The number 63 was last on the timesheets and, although he didn’t push for a fast lap on soft tyres, will be looking for a lot more on Saturday morning as FP3 gets underway – as will the likes of Marc Marquez and Joan Mir.
That’s it from Day 1. FP3 starts at 9:55 (GMT +2) on Saturday to decide those going straight through to Q2, before qualifying begins at 14:10.
MotoAmerica Supersport racer Rocco Landers (right) with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway President Micky Grana (left). Photo courtesy Landers Racing.
Chuckwalla to Partner with Rocco Landers – Landers Racing
Landers Racing is pleased to announce another great sponsor has been added to their list of partners for the 2021 MotoAmerica racing season. This time it comes in the way of a racetrack! Located in Southern California, Chuckwalla Raceway has provided a place for Rocco Landers to spin countless laps, helping to develop him into the rider that he has become today.
Every winter, the Landers Racing crew heads out to the CVMA (Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association) races at Chuckwalla to develop new race bikes, stay sharp, and prepare for the upcoming MotoAmerica races. This past winter, the Landers Racing riders, Ben Gloddy and Rocco Landers, were able to shake their MotoAmerica race bikes down and begin to prepare for the season.
“The Landers Racing Team has always been one of my favorite teams in the paddock, and we love seeing them grow and get faster every year. Rocco is such a great kid, and the whole Landers family is such a big part of our sport; we are honored to have the opportunity to be a part of their 2021 season”, said Micky Grana, President of Chuckwalla Raceway.
Stoney Landers had this to say, “We always stay busy in the off-season with training and racing. It is so convenient and valuable to have a legitimate race series that operates during the winter in sunny California. The place is a proving ground for riders such as Corey Alexander, Michael Gilbert, Aussie Dave, the Calishine racing crew, and many others that race in MotoAmerica. The ownership at Chuckwalla has really stepped up in regards to how serious they are about expanding this series by committing to a very healthy purse payout schedule to give back to all the racers that have supported CVMA over the years.”
Rocco Landers had this to say, “Micky, Kevin, Brooke, Aimee, and Emily are the best! It is like a big family out at Chuckwalla. Everyone from the crew in registration to the corner workers, race director, and the racers are all are great to be around. We usually race on Saturday and go bang bars with my buddies Saturday night over at the TT Flat Track! I now can’t wait to go rip at CVMA this winter on my Yamaha R6!”
Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy AFT.
OKC Mile I/American Flat Track
Remington Park
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 18, 2021
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Price (Ind), 39.677 seconds
2. Jared Mees (Ind), 39.681
3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 39.739
4. Bryan Smith (Ind), 39.762
5. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.120
6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.325
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.512
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.760
9. James Rispoli (Har), 41.075
10. JD Beach (Yam), 41.291
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.822
12. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 41.923
AFT Production Twins Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 40.772 seconds
2. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.034
3. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.166
4. Dan Bromley (Yam), 41.418
5. Chad Cose (Har), 41.461
6. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.485
7. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 41.550
8. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.187
9. Cameron Smith (Yam), 42.247
10. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 42.477
11. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.813
12. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.341
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.415
14. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.511
15. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.934
16. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 45.005
17. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 45.286
AFT Singles Provisional Free Practice 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.564 seconds
2. Henry Wiles (Hon), 41.576
3. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 42.168
4. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.201
5. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.215
6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.325
7. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.347
8. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 42.468
9. Max Whale (KTM), 42.504
10. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.666
11. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.695
12. Ryan Wells (Hon), 42.858
13. James Ott (KTM), 42.863
14. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.890
15. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 43.188
16. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 43.264
17. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.362
18. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.536
19. Dustin Brown (Hon), 43.797
20. Brandon Newman (KTM), 43.973
21. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 44.135
22. Jordan Jean (Hon), 44.297
23. Billy Ross (KTM), 44.370
24. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 44.412
25. Grant Holmes (Suz), 44.599
26. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.630
27. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 44.697
28. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 44.774
29. David Wiggin (KTM), 45.045
30. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.346
31. Jacob Cascio (Yam), 46.029
32. Jared Lowe (Hon), no time recorded
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Free Practice 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jared Mees (Ind), 39.967 seconds
2. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 39.969
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.057
4. Brandon Price (Ind), 40.432
5. James Rispoli (Har), 40.468
6. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.525
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.575
8. JD Beach (Yam), 40.884
9. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 40.896
10. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.919
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.105
12. Bryan Smith (Ind), no time recorded
AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.015 seconds
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 41.341
3. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.576
4. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.889
5. Cameron Smith (Yam), 41.896
6. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.170
7. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.373
8. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 42.770
9. Dan Bromley (Yam), 43.138
10. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.191
11. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.434
12. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.665
13. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.591
14. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 45.650
15. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 46.079
16. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), no time recorded
17. Chad Cose (Har), no time recorded
AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.794 seconds
2. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.249
3. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.340
4. Henry Wiles (Hon), 42.407
5. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 42.427
6. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.436
7. James Ott (KTM), 42.552
8. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.625
9. Max Whale (KTM), 42.636
10. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.683
11. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.769
12. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 42.879
13. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.962
14. Dustin Brown (Hon), 42.962
15. Ryan Wells (Hon), 43.052
16. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 43.074
17. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.187
18. Jared Lowe (Hon), 43.519
19. Billy Ross (KTM), 43.585
20. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.617
21. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 43.718
22. Grant Holmes (Suz), 43.808
23. Jordan Jean (Hon), 43.818
24. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 43.879
25. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 43.953
26. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 43.967
27. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 43.972
28. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.276
29. Brandon Newman (KTM), 44.299
30. David Wiggin (KTM), 44.660
31. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.313
32. Jacob Cascio (Yam), no time recorded
AFT Mission SuperTwins Provisional Qualifying 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 40.030 seconds
2. Brandon Price (Ind), 40.210
3. Jared Mees (Ind), 40.310
4. Briar Bauman (Ind), 40.392
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), 40.647
6. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), 40.650
7. James Rispoli (Har), 40.849
8. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 40.918
9. JD Beach (Yam), 41.055
10. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 41.115
11. Bryan Smith (Ind), 41.259
12. Davis Fisher (Ind), 41.454
AFT Production Twins Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 41.232 seconds
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 41.338
3. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 41.575
4. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 41.754
5. Cory Texter (Yam), 41.817
6. Dan Bromley (Yam), 42.066
7. Ben Lowe (Har), 42.620
8. Patrick Buchanan (Har), 42.721
9. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 43.250
10. Danny Eslick (Kaw), 43.321
11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), 43.482
12. Dylan Bell (Har), 43.551
13. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 44.261
14. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 44.278
15. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw), 45.818
16. Chad Cose (Har), no time recorded
17. Cameron Smith (Yam), no time recorded
AFT Singles Provisional Qualifying 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Trevor Brunner (Hon), 41.361 seconds
2. Henry Wiles (Hon), 41.437
3. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), 42.337
4. Trent Lowe (Suz), 42.361
5. Max Whale (KTM), 42.489
6. Cole Zabala (Hon), 42.554
7. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), 42.716
8. Hunter Bauer (KTM), 42.774
9. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 42.930
10. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 42.945
11. Tanner Dean (Hon), 42.958
12. Michael Rush (Yam), 42.985
13. Ryan Wells (Hon), 42.986
14. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 43.098
15. Dustin Brown (Hon), 43.166
16. Billy Ross (KTM), 43.335
17. Jared Lowe (Hon), 43.382
18. Andrew Luker (Yam), 43.494
19. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), 43.500
20. Brandon Newman (KTM), 43.582
21. Kody Kopp (Hon), 43.618
22. Tyler Raggio (Hon), 44.150
23. Ezra Brusky (Hon), 44.160
24. Grant Holmes (Suz), 44.165
25. Travis Petton IV (Hon), 44.175
26. Jordan Jean (Hon), 44.254
27. Tarren Santero (Kaw), 44.424
28. Kasey Sciscoe (Hon), 44.758
29. David Wiggin (KTM), 44.789
30. Trent Pickle (Hus), 45.340
31. James Ott (KTM), no time recorded
32. Jacob Cascio (Yam), no time recorded
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 8 laps
2. Jared Mees (Ind), -1.331 seconds
3. Bryan Smith (Ind), -7.578
4. James Rispoli (Har), -11.068
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -11.795
6. JD Beach (Yam), -12.268
Mission SuperTwins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 8 laps
2. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -1.974 seconds
3. Brandon Price (Ind), -2.537
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -6.198
5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -6.868
6. Davis Fisher (Ind), -11.421
Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 8 laps
2. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -0.145 second
3. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -3.742 seconds
4. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -7.298
5. Dan Bromley (Yam), -7.311
6. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -15.976
7. Dylan Bell (Har), -19.340
Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Cory Texter (Yam), 8 laps
2. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.658 seconds
3. Ben Lowe (Har), -4.579
4. Cameron Smith (Yam), -6.432
5. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -15.217
6. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -15.722
Provisional AFT Singles Semi 1 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Max Whale (KTM), 8 laps
2. Cole Zabala (Hon), -0.472 second
3. Trent Lowe (Suz), -0.540
4. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -2.499 seconds
5. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -3.163
6. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -4.069
7. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), -4.748
8. Dustin Brown (Hon), -4.749
9. Andrew Luker (Yam), -5.377
10. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -5.712
11. Billy Ross (KTM), -8.246
12. Tarren Santero (Kaw), -12.774
13. Jordan Jean (Hon), -13.192
14. Trevor Brunner (Hon), -8 laps
Provisional AFT Singles Semi 2 Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Henry Wiles (Hon), 8 laps
2. Michael Rush (Yam), -2.825 seconds
3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -2.856
4. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), -5.307
5. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -5.498
6. James Ott (KTM), -7.948
7. Kody Kopp (Hon), -7.984
8. Ryan Wells (Hon), -8.375
9. Tanner Dean (Hon), -8.568
10. Travis Petton IV (Hon), -11.956
11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -12.055
12. Grant Holmes (Suz), -12.179
13. Ezra Brusky (Hon), -18.911
14. Brandon Newman (KTM), -18.916
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 4 laps
2. Jared Mees (Ind), -0.777 second
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -2.712 seconds
4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -3.585
Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Cory Texter (Yam), 14 laps
2. Cameron Smith (Yam), -2.126 seconds
3. Dan Bromley (Yam), -2.523
4. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -5.796
5. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -6.098
6. Ben Lowe (Har), -7.259
7. Patrick Buchanan (Har), -17.475
8. Danny Eslick (Kaw), -17.616
9. Dylan Bell (Har), -29.268
10. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -35.264
11. Kasey Sciscoe (Kaw), -46.466
12. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -7 laps
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -7 laps
Provisional AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Henry Wiles (Hon), 14 laps
2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -3.157 seconds
3. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -3.910
4. Michael Rush (Yam), -5.645
5. Cole Zabala (Hon), -8.606
6. Max Whale (KTM), -8.722
7. Brandon Kitchen (Hus), -9.192
8. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -11.233
9. James Ott (KTM), -14.854
10. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -14.894
11. Aidan RoosEvans (KTM), -17.561
12. Ryan Wells (Hon), -18.949
13. Tyler Raggio (Hon), -29.084
14. Dustin Brown (Hon), -5 laps
15. Hunter Bauer (KTM), -7 laps
16. Kody Kopp (Hon), -9 laps
17. Trent Lowe (Suz), -13 laps
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 20 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -1.745 seconds
3. Jared Mees (Ind), -8.055
4. Jarod Vanderkooi (Ind), -10.880
5. Brandon Price (Ind), -19.874
6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -28.586
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -28.792
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), -29.296
9. JD Beach (Yam), -37.328
10. Davis Fisher (Ind), -42.800
11. James Rispoli (Har), -1 lap, -12.253
12. Bryan Smith (Ind), -10 laps
More, from a press release issued by American Flat Track:
Robinson Holds Off Bauman for OKC Mile I Victory
Wiles dominates on the Honda; Texter commands AFT Production Twins lead.
Brandon Robinson (44). Photo courtesy AFT.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 18, 2021) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) became the first rider to earn a second Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle victory this Progressive American Flat Track season with a clutch performance in Friday evening’s Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile I presented by KICKER at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Robinson controlled the lead and held a gap to second from the first lap onward. However, the nerves required to pull off the victory were considerably greater than that fact might suggest; Robinson was forced to overcome injury, an extremely physical racetrack, and a fast-closing Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) to emerge victorious in the end.
At one point late in the race, Robinson saw his nearly two-second advantage slashed to around a half-second. Despite that pressure, Robinson regrouped and ultimately stretched it back out to 1.744-seconds by the time he sailed past the checkered flag. While Robinson certainly did his part by remaining calm, precise, and rapid, Bauman effectively conceded the race in the end after nearly being caught out by the extremely fast yet risky lines he had previously exploited to claw back into contention.
Robinson, meanwhile, continued to make the case that he belongs right alongside reigning Grand National Champion Bauman and multi-time series king Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) when it comes to the current premier-class pecking order. Besides owning more wins than any other rider this season, Robinson also boasts his Chicago Half-Mile fall-to-fourth-place ride that was as impressive as any win, along with three out of five victories in this season’s $5000 Mission Challenge shootouts.
After the race, Robinson said, “This might be the most tiring track we go to all year. This was brutal, and with the bummer at Joliet and sustaining a knee injury there, I’ve been on the couch for three weeks. Fitness is huge here, so big thanks to my trainer, Dick Tibbits; he helps me out a lot with everything I’ve been going through with the injury and just trying to be as ready as we can. And a huge thank you to Mission Foods, Roof Systems, HCRR, and my crew chief Ben Evans; they had this thing dialed in from the time we unloaded. I could not be happier to be a part of this program.”
While Mees saw his three-race win streak at the OKC Mile snapped, he did keep alive his perfect podium record at the venue. A poor start pretty much eliminated any chance at victory from the very beginning, but he quickly made up multiple positions to establish himself a clear third.
Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) added a fourth-place finish to his back-to-back runner-up results, while Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) overcame Kolby Carlile (No. 36 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) in their tilt for fifth. ‘Mile Master’ Bryan Smith (No. 4 Crosley/Howerton Motorsports Indian FTR750) had earlier been a part of that fight but was forced to pull out at mid-distance.
Further back, Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City FTR750), Robert Pearson (No. 27 Rackley Racing/John Franklin Indian FTR750), JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) and Davis Fisher (No. 67 BMC Racing/Dick Wall 60 Indian FTR750) rounded out the top ten.
AFT Singles
After getting off to a bit of a quiet start in 2021, Henry Wiles (No. 17 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R) made plenty of noise on Friday night with a blowout victory in the evening’s AFT Singles Main Event.
Wiles was in a class of his own from the start, ripping out to immediate advantage and never looking back en route to a 3.157-second margin of victory.
While Wiles erased all drama for the win before any could settle in, there was still plenty of action to be found in a spirited fight for second. Estenson teammates Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Mikey Rush (No. 15 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) diced it up with one another early before being joined in the fray by the always entertaining Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F).
Contrasting lines led to a series of tight passes and unpredictable action before Daniels ultimately shook free over the race’s final two laps.
Mischler split Daniels and Rush up in the results to finish third, bringing Rush’s perfect season podium record to an end while allowing Daniels just a bit of space at the top of the championship order.
One of Wiles’ teammates, Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R), missed the Main Event after going down in an on-track incident while leading his Semi. The other, Cole Zabala (No. 51 American Honda/Progressive Insurance CRF450R), finished in fifth, winning out in a multi-rider fight for the position with Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) and Brandon Kitchen (No. 105 Husqvarna Motorcycles/Vance & Hines Husqvarna FC450).
Race winner Wiles said, “Right from the first practice I knew we had some real good pace. I knew my biggest competition throughout the day was going to be my teammate (Brunner), but unfortunately he got caught up coming out of a corner and had a pretty nasty crash. I hope Trevor is doing well, and hopefully he can get back out here tomorrow and we can race it up at the front.
“I’m really just stoked. It’s no secret we’ve been struggling. We thought we’d come out swinging from Round 1, and it’s just been a struggle. I’ve got to thank my mechanic and sponsors and all the people that help out this team. They’ve really been busting their butts, and I couldn’t be happier with the result tonight.”
AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines
Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07) went wire-to-wire to secure his third victory of the still-young AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines season.
The 2019 class champ took the critically important holeshot and translated it into an unchallenged victory. While the roost of the Remington Park cushion Mile left his competitors covered in dirt and their number plates virtually unreadable, Texter shone just as bright in red, white, and blue at the checkered flag as he was on the starting line.
Texter said, “It’s amazing. My plan was to go out and do half the race really hard, set a good pace, and then chill the last few laps and save energy for tomorrow. This is for my dad — it’s been eleven years and I miss him. It’s Father’s Day weekend so this is a tough one for me. So this is for my dad, Randy, and my little boy, Cruise — he makes Father’s Day a lot better than it used to be.”
Ryan Varnes (No. 68 RVR/RoyBuilt Don’s Kawasaki Ninja 650) suffered a mechanical DNF moments after moving into second while looking like the only rider with any chance of running down Texter.
That left Cameron Smith (No. 44 Mike Butler Racing/Cornerstone Masonry Group Honda CRF450R), Jeremiah Duffy (No. 42 Sammy O Racing/Geiger Construction Kawasaki Ninja 650), and Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) to sort of the remainder of the podium before Texter. Raising the stakes significantly was the fact that both Smith and Duffy were hoping to come away with their maiden Progressive AFT podiums.
That honor ultimately went to Smith, who raced from Row 2 to second place. Bromley came home just behind in third to complete an all-Pennsylvanian, all-Yamaha podium.
Duffy survived a couple major moments and a near-miss with Bromley to finish fourth, while 2019 AFT Singles champ Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Cycles/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R) rounded out the top five.
A disappointed Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) — who entered the weekend second in the points on the strength of a win and two runner-ups — was forced to watch from the fences after suffering a mechanical issue with his machine earlier in the evening. The Californian expects to be back in action on Saturday night.
The Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile I & II presented by KICKER will air back-to-back on NBCSN on Saturday, June 26, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT, featuring exclusive features and cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage.
Next Up:
The Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City OKC Mile II presented by KICKER will conclude the doubleheader weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Saturday evening, June 19. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://store.americanflattrack.com/ebooking/ticket/view/id/3323/#selectTickets. For those viewing from home, live coverage will be available on any device for only $1.99 a month via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.
Some of Mojo Yamaha's TZ750 racebikes. Photo by Dave Crussell, courtesy AHRMA.
Open Two-Stroke Purse Offered at AHRMA Classic MotoFest® of Monterey
Got a two-stroke motorcycle? Come out and race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca!
Mojo Yamaha will sponsor $3,000 in prize money for winners of AHRMA’s Open Two-Stroke race event during AHRMA’s Classic MotoFest of Monterey July 17 and 18. On each race day, Mojo Yamaha will award $500 to the winner for each of the following tiers within the race: 125cc, 250cc and 250cc+. AHRMA’s Open Two-Stroke class allows any two-stroke motorcycle regardless of displacement, number of cylinders, frame type, cooling type, or date of manufacture.
A current competition license from a known organization is required and AHRMA offers weekend event membership. Race school is also offered. Learn more and sign up at AHRMA.org. Spectators can purchase tickets here.
About Mojo Yamaha
Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.
About AHRMA
AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, and competing on historic motorcycles. With more than 3,000 members, AHRMA is the leading historic motorcycle racing group in North America and one of the largest in the world. The association’s enthusiastic membership reflects this country’s strong interest in classic bikes.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2021 premier event schedule includes the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 9-11, the AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey July 16-18, the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 7-8, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 12-15, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship September 10-12, and the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES September 17-19. Concluding the season is the Velocity Invitational, November 11-14.
The Championship leader tops both sessions on Friday at the Sachsenring, with a familiar sight on his tail: his teammate
Remy Gardner (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was fastest in FP1 and FP2 on Day 1 of the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, ending the day an impressive three tenths clear in the combined times. It was once again a Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2, however, with rookie Raul Fernandez the man on the chase. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) completed the top three, pipping Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) to it by a single thousandth.
FP1
Gardner started the day as he meant to go on, the Australian fastest from ‘Diggia’ by a tenth as action began at the Sachsenring. Xavi Vierge (Petronas Sprinta Racing) was third quickest, with Raul Fernandez down in fourth by just 0.027. It was a small and apt 0.037 back to the man in fifth too: Augusto Fernandez, with the number 37 0.288 off Gardner.
Lowes, meanwhile, started Friday in seventh, just behind an impressive session from Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Italtrans Racing Team) in sixth.
Cameron Beaubier (American Racing), home hero Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP), his rookie teammate Tony Arbolino, Aron Canet (Aspar Team Moto2) and Hafizh Syahrin (NTS RW Racing GP) all crashed in the morning, all riders ok.
FP2
The afternoon saw Gardner stretch his advantage and Raul Fernandez take over as his closest challenger, with the Aussie seemingly retaining the upper hand so far in Germany. Diggia was shuffled down to third, that aforementioned single thousandth down on Lowes, with Vierge in fifth – six tenths off the top but just 0.033 ahead of Augusto Fernandez.
Lowes was one crasher in the afternoon, rider ok. Injury replacement and Moto2™ European Championship five-in-a-row winner Fermin Aldeguer (+Ego Speed Up) also crashed, rider ok, as did and were Stefano Manzi (Flexbox HP 40) and Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia).
Combined timesheets
The potential Q2 graduates all went faster in the afternoon, so it’s Gardner, Raul Fernandez, Diggia, Lowes, Vierge and Augusto Fernandez locking out the top six.
Simone Corsi (MV Agusta Forward Racing) put in an impressive Day 1 to finish up seventh overall, ahead of Schrötter, Arbolino and Tom Lüthi (Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team) rounding out the top ten.
As it stands, Marcos Ramirez (American Racing), Albert Arenas (Aspar Team Moto2), Jorge Navarro (+Ego Speed Up) and Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46) stand to move through to Q2, with Bezzechi – who is third in the standings – having a tougher day at the office in Germany.
That was also true for the likes of of Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) down in P16.
Bucking the FIM CEV Repsol trend so far in 2021, Alonso Lopez (Flexbox HP 40) pipped Moto2™ ECh teammate Aldeguer on Friday. Lopez ended the day in P21 at the Sachsenring, just 0.006 behind Ogura, with Aldeguer down in P27 at the new venue.
How will the pack shuffle in FP3? Find out from 10:55 (GMT +2).
“Rainey’s Ride To The Races” Ultra-Limited Premium Ticket Package Now On-Sale
Includes A Scenic Motorcycle Ride Through California’s Central Coast And Q&A With Wayne Rainey And Eddie Lawson On July 9, Plus A Full Weekend Of Racing At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca; Proceeds Benefit Roadracing World Action Fund
IRVINE, CA (June 18, 2021) – Imagine riding your motorcycle through some of the most picturesque areas of California’s Central Coast on a Friday in July, ending up at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, having your day culminate with a Q&A session with three-time World Champion and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey, four-time World Champion Eddie Lawson and other surprise guests before enjoying nonstop racing action the rest of the weekend.
“Rainey’s Ride to the Races” will take place as a lead-in to the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey, July 9-11. The July 9 ride will end at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with a Q&A session with three-time 500cc World Champion and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey and four-time World Champion Eddie Lawson.
Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s not, because on Friday, July 9, “Rainey’s Ride to the Races” will take place as a special lead-in to the MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey, July 9-11, and you can be part of the festivities.
This exclusive ride will be limited to 35 riders who purchase a special “Rainey’s Ride to the Races” premium ticket package. The ticket package will cost $325 per participant, with the majority of the price tax deductible, as the ride will benefit the Roadracing World Action Fund, a 501c3 non-profit organization that promotes motorcycle racing safety through the installation of soft air barriers at racing events.
The ride will begin at 10 a.m., after a visit to the Moto Talbott Collection Motorcycle Museum in Carmel Valley, California. It will tour past working ranch lands, local wineries, around the Santa Lucia Mountain ranges, past the rural Salinas Valley foothills and the historical Soledad Mission before returning to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Q&A with Rainey, Lawson and more surprise guests, conducted by Gordon McCall.
Rainey’s Ride to the Races will be led by McCall and will include Lawson at a relaxed, easy pace, with no riders left behind. Along with McCall, there will be a sweep, two rovers and, in the event of unforeseen mechanical issues, a Sag Wagon with a trailer to transport motorcycles back to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 90-plus-mile ride will take approximately two to two and a half hours.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of Rainey’s Ride to the Races,” said Rainey. “I live in the area, and I’m excited to share its beauty with others. I can’t think of a better way to see the things that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer than from the seat of a motorcycle. This is going to be a memorable day for everyone who takes part in the ride and I’m looking forward to sitting down and chatting with the participants when they arrive back at the track. This will be a lot of fun.”
The Rainey Ride to the Races ticket package is available HERE.
Wayne Maxwell (1). Photo by Optikal Photography, courtesy ASBK.
Ducati Prevails in Hidden Valley ASBK Practice
Ducati riders have locked up the top three positions in Alpinestars Superbike practice for round four of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance ASBK, presented by Motul, at Hidden Valley today, Boost Mobile with K-Tech rider Wayne Maxwell fractionally faster than DesmoSport Ducati team-mates Oli Bayliss and Mike Jones.
Maxwell topped the opening session of the day by a relatively comfortable 0.3s margin, but Bayliss recorded some lightning-fast laps to sit atop the timesheets for much of the second session, before Maxwell responded in the dying stages to set the day’s fastest time by just 0.02s.
“We worked through our plan today, and it was satisfying to end the day on top, but it hasn’t been without its challenges,” Maxwell said.
“Our head engineer, Adrian, is stuck in Melbourne at the moment, so he’s been working remotely. Without the personal interaction, it makes it harder, but a full credit to the Boost Mobile with K-Tech crew – they’re doing their best in difficult circumstances and as usual, they’ve given me a very good bike.
“I did my fastest time on a used tyre, so I’m confident heading into qualifying tomorrow.”
Bayliss, who is making his first appearance at Hidden Valley on a Superbike, was pleased with how quickly he came to grips with the track, despite a clutch problem late in the second session.
“My only previous experience at Hidden Valley was on a Supersport 300 bike, so I knew I had to train as hard as I could to prepare for a weekend of Superbike racing in hot conditions,” Bayliss said.
“We improved in both sessions today and I was really happy with my times before the clutch let go, so we’re in good shape for tomorrow.”
Third-placed Jones was also satisfied with the day’s proceedings.
“I’m feeling good on the bike and everything is going to plan so far,” Jones said.
“Oli and I are both close in times, which is good for the DesmoSport Ducati team – we’re able to give them good feedback and drive the whole team forward.”
Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda) ended the day fourth overall ahead of Glenn Allerton, who bounced back from a stuck rear brake in the first session to record a competitive time aboard his brand-new Next Gen Motorsports BMW M1000 RR.
Daniel Falzon was the best of the Yamahas in sixth ahead of Bryan Staring, Cru Halliday, Jed Metcher and Lachlan Epis.
Qualifying for the ASBK commences at 10:20am tomorrow.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul via www.asbk.com.au and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram. You can also join our ASBK mailing list at www.asbk.com.au
Oliveira ousts Quartararo on Day 1 at the Sachsenring
The Catalan GP winner remains the man to beat in Germany as he finishes Friday first to deny Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Friday, 18 June 2021
New week, same speed: Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) remains the fastest man in MotoGP™ only a few days after his Catalan GP win, with the Portuguese rider topping the timesheets on Day 1 of the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland. Around half a second off the outright lap record, Oliveira escaped Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) by a couple of tenths to take to the top, with Maverick Viñales making it two Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP machines in the top three on Friday as he ended FP2 within a tenth of his teammate.
FP1
The day started with a very familiar name at the top of the Sachsenring timesheets: Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). The Spaniard is undefeated at the venue in the premier class plus a few years before that, and he was quick out the blocks before also stringing together a longer run of laps. Second was Quartararo, who also took a fast tumble – rider ok – at Turn 12 before moving back to within 0.168 off Marquez. Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) started the event a tenth further back in third, ahead of another Honda: Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team). The number 44 also crashed at Turn 2, rider ok. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) completed the top five, less than half a tenth in further arrears.
The other crasher in FP1 was the first: Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing). The Spaniard went down at Turn 12, rider ok.
Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Dorna.
FP2
In the afternoon, everyone improved and Miguel Oliveira took over at the top. The Catalan GP winner went more than 1.6 seconds quicker than his morning best, and just under a second quicker than Marc Marquez’ FP1 fastest lap, to head the timesheets in the session. He had two tenths in hand over Quartararo, who was second once again, with Viñales moving up from tenth in FP1 to complete the top three.
Takaaki Nakagami (30). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) stole some headlines in fourth, the Spaniard impressing despite his wrist injury sustained ahead of Barcelona, ending the day top Suzuki and just under four tenths off the top. Pol Espargaro, Nakagami and Aleix Espargaro also impressed again, taking fifth, sixth and seventh, respectively. Marc Marquez, meanwhile, was shuffled down to outside the top ten.
Luca Marini (Sky VR46 Avintia) crashed first at Turn 13 and then at Turn 7, rider ok, and Pol Espargaro had his second crash of the day at Turn 4. Valentino Rossi (Petronas Yamaha SRT) also slid out; the ‘Doctor’ at Turn 1.
Combined timesheets
FP2 timesheets are the combined timesheets, so it’s Oliveira, Quartararo, Viñales, Rins, Pol Espargaro, Nakagami and Aleix Espargaro in the top seven. Next up is a Ducati duo as Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) pipped Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) to P8 by just 0.011, with Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) completing the top ten.
Maverick Vinales. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Danilo Petrucci (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing), who now has the updates seen on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines of Oliveira and teammate Brad Binder, took P11 by the end of play and is the first man set to miss out on Q2 as it stands, with Marc Marquez ultimately ending the day in 12th by just 0.009. The eight-time World Champion said he’d expected to find himself in slightly better shape at the track but also didn’t push for a time attack.
Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) was even closer to the rider ahead – Marc Marquez – by the end of the day. Just 0.002 split the two as the younger Marquez slots into P13. With the track not featuring on the 2020 calendar, the day was the first taste of the Sachsenring in MotoGP™ for more than just the 2021 rookies. Alex Marquez was the fastest of those who haven’t raced the track before in the premier class.
Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) was a tenth further back in P14, with Brad Binder completing the fastest fifteen on Friday ahead of reigning Champion Joan Mir.
Rossi ended Friday in P21, with a compatriot for company just behind him: Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). The number 63 was last on the timesheets and, although he didn’t push for a fast lap on soft tyres, will be looking for a lot more on Saturday morning as FP3 gets underway – as will the likes of Marc Marquez and Joan Mir.
That’s it from Day 1. FP3 starts at 9:55 (GMT +2) on Saturday to decide those going straight through to Q2, before qualifying begins at 14:10.
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Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
