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MotoGP: Martin, Zarco Staying With Pramac Racing In 2022
Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin will remain as the riders for the Pramac Racing Team for the 2022 season.
Pramac Racing is glad to announce that the formation of the team will remain unchanged for the next MotoGP season. Johann Zarco, the 30-year-old from France, and Jorge Martín, 23 years old from Spain, will defend the team colors once more for the next MotoGP season. After the first six Grand Prix with three podiums, Zarco is second in the world standings. Martín mean whilst, a rookie in the highest tier, obtained a splendid third place at the second race in Qatar. He then fell victim to a bad crash at Portimao which has kept him out of all the Grand Prix up to this weekend. Both riders, who are directly under a contract with Ducati, will be able to use the Desmosedici GP 2022 next year.
Paolo Campinoti: “We are very satisfied to be able to continue on this “project” with Johann and Jorge, two boys with whom we get along very well and with whom we are reaching excellent results. Both Ducati and ourselves firmly believe in their abilities; we couldn’t be happier.”
Paolo Ciabatti: “Johann and Jorge this year have inserted themselves very well in the Pramac Racing team. For this reason, together with Paolo Campinoti and Francesco Guidotti, we have decided to proceed with them into 2022. We will put at the disposition of both, the official bikes for next season as well. We are certain that they will provide us with many satisfactions.”
MotoAmerica: Jump Start Penalty Changed
MotoAmerica has updated the penalty associated with race start infractions like jump starts, according to Competitor Bulletin 08-2021.
A jump start, or “anticipation of the start,” is defined as the “motorcycle moving forward when the red start lights are on” whether or not the motorcycle leaves the rider’s grid spot.
Historically and up until the last round of the MotoAmerica season, the penalty for a jump start has been a ride-through penalty where the rider is required to ride through pit lane during the race at or below the pit lane speed limit (60 kph/37 mph) before exiting pit lane and rejoin the race.
In most cases, this is a severe penalty. For instance, when Bobby Fong served a ride-through penalty for jumping the start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two at Road Atlanta, the ride-through penalty cost him about 20 seconds.
For 2021, the FIM Superbike World Championship, following the lead of the FIM MotoGP World Championship has switched to issuing two long-lap penalties to any rider who has a jump start.
A long-lap penalty is when the rider must navigate a pre-determined section of track outside of the normal road course, costing them extra time but only a few extra seconds.
At the wet French Grand Prix, Jack Miller exceeded the pit lane speed limit during the mid-race bike changeover, incurring a double long-lap penalty. Those penalties added about five seconds total to Miller’s time and he was still able to win the race.
Racetracks used by MotoAmerica are not currently set up with sections of track to be used for long-lap penalties.
Considering all of this, MotoAmerica, which runs under rules set by AMA and closely following FIM rules, has decided to change the “standard and minimum penalty” for a jump start to a five-second time penalty to be assessed at the end of the race.
Penalized riders and their teams, however, will be notified of the penalty during the race “as soon as practical,” according to the MotoAmerica Competitor Bulletin. Greater penalties may also be imposed for those who gain a “significant advantage or for repeated offenses during the season at the discretion of Race Direction.”
According to MotoAmerica Operations Director Niccole Cox, MotoAmerica is exploring the possibility of adding long-lap penalties in 2022.
Yamaha Champions Riding School Adds Three Events
Yamaha Champions Riding School Announces Three New Events for 2021.
Charleston, SC – June 2021 – Yamaha Champions Riding School is excited to announce three new events for the 2021 calendar. These new events include a partner event with the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Outdoor Series at Sonoma Raceway, a return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and a very special end of the year Graduates Only event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ.
“2021 has been a remarkable year for ChampSchool with nearly every event sold out months in advance,” said YCRS CEO Nick Ienatsch. “With demand very high and constant requests for new markets, we decided to add three new events to the 2021 YCRS Calendar.”
Sonoma and IMS
On July 16 – July 18 Yamaha Champions Riding School partners with the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Outdoors to bring ChampSchool and ChampStreet to Northern California at Sonoma Raceway. Friday July 16 and Saturday July 17 will feature our 2-Day ChampSchool, 1-Day ChampSchool and ChampGrad programs. There will be a limited selection of Yamaha motorcycles for ChampSchool students to rent. Friday July 16 – Saturday July 17 will feature our 4-Hour ChampStreet program on the large expanse of asphalt behind turn 11. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. The Sunday July 18 ChampStreet will feature the same 4-Hour ChampStreet program, but half will be on the complete road course, and half on the expanse of asphalt behind turn 11. All ChampSchool students will also receive a complimentary ticket to stay for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show for the entire weekend. Take the School, change your riding life, and be part of the show!
“We have had a long, wonderful relationship with the people at IMS and when they talked to us about the event at Sonoma, it was a perfect fit and we had to be a part of it,” said YCRS CEO Nick Ienatsch. “Going to the IMS show is cool enough but imagine taking ChampSchool at IMS and being part of the show. Once in a lifetime experience for sure.”
Las Vegas
On December 10 and 11, ChampSchool is returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This event will feature the 2-Day ChampSchool and a full compliment of Yamaha motorcycles, Alpinestars gear, and Arai helmets available for rent. ChampSchool students can fly into sin city for the full “arrive and ride” experience and then enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer on a nice vacation before the holidays.
“We love Vegas. We love the facility, we love the town, and we love doing events there,” said Ienatsch. “We are excited about coming back to one of our home tracks for a fantastic end-of-the-year event.”
The GO Event in AZ
The last event of 2021 will be something really special. On December 14 – 15, ChampSchool will be debuting The GO Event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ. This “Grad Only” event will not be available to the public and will feature a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio for very personal, private coaching at one of the best private road courses on the planet.
“Our semi-private ChampGrad program has been really successful, and it just felt natural to expand on it with the GO event,” said Ienatsch. “We decided to put on a very exclusive event, just for our grads, with some private coaching, special events, and some things we have never tried before. How about a false-neutral drill?”
The expanded 2021 Yamaha Champions Riding School Calendar:
June 21 – 23, 2021 New Jersey Motorsports Park – Millville, NJ (Sold Out)
June 29 – 30, 2021 The Ridge Motorsports Park – Shelton, WA (Sold Out)
July 16 – 18, 2021 Sonoma Raceway – Sonoma, CA
August 9 – 11, 2021 Pittsburgh International Race Complex – Wampum, PA (Sold Out)
September 7 – 8, 2021 New Jersey Motorsports Park – Millville, NJ (Sold Out)
September 30 – Oct 1, 2021 Carolina Motorsports Park – Kershaw, SC
October 18 – 20, 2021 Buttonwillow Raceway Park – Buttonwillow, CA
October 25 – 26, 2021 Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
November 13, 2021 Arizona Motorsports Park-Phoenix, AZ
November 15 – 16, 2021 Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
December 10 – 11, 2021 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
December 14 – 15, 2021 The GO Event – Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
About Yamaha Champions Riding School:
Yamaha Champions Riding School (ChampSchool) is the nation’s premier motorcycle training program. ChampSchool is the evolution of the Freddie Spencer High-Performance Riding School and is led by racer, author, and former right-hand man of Spencer, Nick Ienatsch. ChampSchool uses “Champions Habits” to teach all riders the skills and techniques used by the top riders in the world to go faster safer, while concentrating on the way in which modern motorcycles are designed to be ridden. ChampSchool is dedicated to making all motorcycle riders safer and more in control of their riding, no matter what type of riding they do. For more information visit www.champschool.com
Yamaha Champions Riding School is proudly sponsored by:
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Alpinestars, Arai Helmets, YamaLube, GYTR, Chatterbox, GB Racing, ModOp, Chickenhawk Tire Warmers, Techspec, PSR, Payless Rental Cars, Motion Pro, and N2 Trackdays.
Volcon ePowersports Raises $17.5 Million In Capital Funding, Hires CFO
Volcon ePowersports Hits Funding Milestone Totaling $17.5 Million Since Inception
● Volcon raises a total of $17.5 million in funding within first year of operation, confirming industry confidence in Volcon and the future of electric powersports
● Funding to help expand production lines, staff and supply chain to meet high demand
● Addition of former Deloitte Partner as CFO sets Volcon on upward trajectory as first products come to market
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Volcon ePowersports has reached a new milestone as the company announced the closing of $17.5 million in funding, bolstering the growing organization with new company hires and expanding production capacity to meet consumer demand. Also effective immediately, Volcon has appointed Greg Endo as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he is positioned as a key team member during a time when the company’s first products are coming to market.
In recent months, Volcon has signed new national and international partnership agreements surpassing 2021 and 2022 sales projections. The new funds will provide Volcon the ability to meet this demand with additional production, engineering and sales staff, as well as double the production lines in Austin, Texas, to build the Volcon Grunt and Runt, the company’s first family-friendly, all-electric, off-road motorcycles.
“In my 30 years working in the powersports industry, I’ve never seen this much excitement surrounding the launch of a new product,” said Andrew Leisner, Chief Executive Officer of Volcon. “The momentum grows as we add key leadership appointments, such as Greg Endo as our new CFO, receive new investment and prepare to deliver the first Grunts and Runts with demand well beyond our initial forecasts. This new injection of capital will accelerate our growth even more and help ensure we satisfy customer demand.”
Greg Endo, joining as CFO, brings more than 26 years of experience to Volcon. Prior to Volcon he was an audit and advisory partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP, advising clients in manufacturing, technology and real estate industries. He has assisted clients on merger and acquisition transactions, equity and debt financings, IT implementations and business process design and controls. Mr. Endo will oversee Volcon’s accounting and finance organization as well as work with its strategic partners.
Mr. Endo notes, “I can’t imagine a more exciting time to join Volcon. Volcon is leading the way into a more sustainable future for outdoor adventure and Andy and his team are significantly transforming the way people experience the outdoors. I’m delighted to be a part of it.”
Volcon electric vehicles provide fun, family-friendly, off-road adventures as well as backcountry sportsman exploration, along with practical utility. In addition to the groundbreaking Grunt and Runt, Volcon will begin delivery of the four-wheeled “Stag” and “Beast” UTV models in 2022 into 2023, respectively.
To reserve your place in line for a Volcon vehicle, visit: https://volcon.com/reserve
Video: Stuman Rides: NER BMW G 310 R Racebike Test
Stuart Smith has been road racing motorcycles at the club level in southern California for about 20 years. He has won several class championships racing with WSMC at Willow Springs and CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Stuart is a former lap record holder at Willow Springs on both the “Big Track” and “The Streets”. He has also raced motocross, supermoto, minimoto, and downhill mountain bikes.
Stuart has been an active riding coach for about 18 years. He started his career working for The California Superbike School as a full time coach and reached their highest level of certification (Class III). Stuart is currently a USMCA Certified Sportbike Coach and is currently coaching for SoCal Supermoto, Racer’s Edge and working with private clients. Stuart is also the new racer school instructor for CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
StumanRides YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcAOF0bYM8tEGSnRq7IFRA
Website: http://www.stumanrides.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StumanRides
Instagram: @StumanRides
MotoGP: Vinales’ Crew Chief Is Out At Monster Energy Yamaha
ESTEBAN GARCIA AND MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP TEAM MUTUALLY AGREE TO END WORK RELATIONSHIP
Montmeló (Spain), 3rd June 2021
Yamaha Motor Racing Srl confirm that at the end of the Italian GP Esteban García Amoedo and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team have mutually agreed to terminate their working relationship with immediate effect.
Following the Italian GP, Esteban García Amoedo and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have mutually agreed to end their working relationship with immediate effect. Silvano Galbusera will take over the role of Crew Chief for Maverick Viñales for the remainder of the 2021 MotoGP season.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Yamaha Motor Racing Srl, and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team members take this opportunity to thank Garcia for the time they spent working together and wish him all the best for the future.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI
TEAM DIRECTOR
Esteban joined our team in 2019. He and Maverick had already worked together before in 2013 and won the Moto3 World Championship that year. We are very grateful to Esteban for his dedication and passion during our time spent together, which led to eleven podiums for Maverick, including four wins, three second places, and four third places. Saying ’Goodbye‘ to one of our crew members is always a sad occasion, but it was a mutual decision based on what‘s best for both parties. We wish Esteban all the best for the future.
MotoGP: Rins Breaks Arm, Will Miss Catalunya Race (Updated)
INJURED ALEX RINS TO MISS FORTHCOMING CATALAN GP
Alex Rins has been ruled out of his home GP after a cycling accident. The Team Suzuki Ecstar rider will unfortunately have to sit out the Grand Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya due to an unfortunate accident he suffered while training this morning with his bicycle on track.
The Spaniard fell during a training lap and as a result he suffered damage to his right arm, with a large contused area and a lot of pain. He was quickly taken to Barcelona’s Universitari Dexeus Hospital for further examination and medical checks revealed a fracture in the radius bone. The fracture was immobilised and tomorrow morning he will undergo surgery to fix it.
More information to be given in future updates.
More, from another press release issued by Team Suzuki ECSTAR:
Alex Rins has been ruled out of his home GP after a cycling accident. The Team Suzuki Ecstar rider will unfortunately have to sit out the Grand Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya due to an unfortunate accident he suffered while training this morning with his bicycle on track.
The Spaniard fell during a training lap and as a result he suffered damage to his right arm, with a large contused area and a lot of pain. He was quickly taken to Barcelona’s Universitari Dexeus Hospital for further examination and medical checks revealed a fracture in the radius bone. The fracture was immobilised and tomorrow morning Rins will undergo surgery to fix it.
Furthermore, he also had a cranial impact during the crash so he was checked with a CT Scan upon his arrival in hospital – the test revealed nothing of concern.
Doctor Xavier Mir, Director of the Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Unit in the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at the Universitari Dexeus Hospital reported: “Alex Rins has suffered an articular fracture of the right distal radius with a small displacement and high inflammation. We have two options; one is to immobilise the fracture with plaster, but the recovery would take around 4-6 weeks. Or, as an alternative, we propose an operation, which we consider is the best option. Tomorrow morning we will intervene and affix two screws to the injured bone”.
Moto2: Augusto Fernandez Fastest In FP1 At Catalunya
MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro Leads Tight FP1 At Catalunya
Moto3: Garcia Goes To The Top In FP1 At Catalunya
MotoGP: Martin, Zarco Staying With Pramac Racing In 2022
Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin will remain as the riders for the Pramac Racing Team for the 2022 season.
Pramac Racing is glad to announce that the formation of the team will remain unchanged for the next MotoGP season. Johann Zarco, the 30-year-old from France, and Jorge Martín, 23 years old from Spain, will defend the team colors once more for the next MotoGP season. After the first six Grand Prix with three podiums, Zarco is second in the world standings. Martín mean whilst, a rookie in the highest tier, obtained a splendid third place at the second race in Qatar. He then fell victim to a bad crash at Portimao which has kept him out of all the Grand Prix up to this weekend. Both riders, who are directly under a contract with Ducati, will be able to use the Desmosedici GP 2022 next year.
Paolo Campinoti: “We are very satisfied to be able to continue on this “project” with Johann and Jorge, two boys with whom we get along very well and with whom we are reaching excellent results. Both Ducati and ourselves firmly believe in their abilities; we couldn’t be happier.”
Paolo Ciabatti: “Johann and Jorge this year have inserted themselves very well in the Pramac Racing team. For this reason, together with Paolo Campinoti and Francesco Guidotti, we have decided to proceed with them into 2022. We will put at the disposition of both, the official bikes for next season as well. We are certain that they will provide us with many satisfactions.”
MotoAmerica: Jump Start Penalty Changed
MotoAmerica has updated the penalty associated with race start infractions like jump starts, according to Competitor Bulletin 08-2021.
A jump start, or “anticipation of the start,” is defined as the “motorcycle moving forward when the red start lights are on” whether or not the motorcycle leaves the rider’s grid spot.
Historically and up until the last round of the MotoAmerica season, the penalty for a jump start has been a ride-through penalty where the rider is required to ride through pit lane during the race at or below the pit lane speed limit (60 kph/37 mph) before exiting pit lane and rejoin the race.
In most cases, this is a severe penalty. For instance, when Bobby Fong served a ride-through penalty for jumping the start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two at Road Atlanta, the ride-through penalty cost him about 20 seconds.
For 2021, the FIM Superbike World Championship, following the lead of the FIM MotoGP World Championship has switched to issuing two long-lap penalties to any rider who has a jump start.
A long-lap penalty is when the rider must navigate a pre-determined section of track outside of the normal road course, costing them extra time but only a few extra seconds.
At the wet French Grand Prix, Jack Miller exceeded the pit lane speed limit during the mid-race bike changeover, incurring a double long-lap penalty. Those penalties added about five seconds total to Miller’s time and he was still able to win the race.
Racetracks used by MotoAmerica are not currently set up with sections of track to be used for long-lap penalties.
Considering all of this, MotoAmerica, which runs under rules set by AMA and closely following FIM rules, has decided to change the “standard and minimum penalty” for a jump start to a five-second time penalty to be assessed at the end of the race.
Penalized riders and their teams, however, will be notified of the penalty during the race “as soon as practical,” according to the MotoAmerica Competitor Bulletin. Greater penalties may also be imposed for those who gain a “significant advantage or for repeated offenses during the season at the discretion of Race Direction.”
According to MotoAmerica Operations Director Niccole Cox, MotoAmerica is exploring the possibility of adding long-lap penalties in 2022.
Yamaha Champions Riding School Adds Three Events
Yamaha Champions Riding School Announces Three New Events for 2021.
Charleston, SC – June 2021 – Yamaha Champions Riding School is excited to announce three new events for the 2021 calendar. These new events include a partner event with the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Outdoor Series at Sonoma Raceway, a return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and a very special end of the year Graduates Only event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ.
“2021 has been a remarkable year for ChampSchool with nearly every event sold out months in advance,” said YCRS CEO Nick Ienatsch. “With demand very high and constant requests for new markets, we decided to add three new events to the 2021 YCRS Calendar.”
Sonoma and IMS
On July 16 – July 18 Yamaha Champions Riding School partners with the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Outdoors to bring ChampSchool and ChampStreet to Northern California at Sonoma Raceway. Friday July 16 and Saturday July 17 will feature our 2-Day ChampSchool, 1-Day ChampSchool and ChampGrad programs. There will be a limited selection of Yamaha motorcycles for ChampSchool students to rent. Friday July 16 – Saturday July 17 will feature our 4-Hour ChampStreet program on the large expanse of asphalt behind turn 11. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. The Sunday July 18 ChampStreet will feature the same 4-Hour ChampStreet program, but half will be on the complete road course, and half on the expanse of asphalt behind turn 11. All ChampSchool students will also receive a complimentary ticket to stay for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show for the entire weekend. Take the School, change your riding life, and be part of the show!
“We have had a long, wonderful relationship with the people at IMS and when they talked to us about the event at Sonoma, it was a perfect fit and we had to be a part of it,” said YCRS CEO Nick Ienatsch. “Going to the IMS show is cool enough but imagine taking ChampSchool at IMS and being part of the show. Once in a lifetime experience for sure.”
Las Vegas
On December 10 and 11, ChampSchool is returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This event will feature the 2-Day ChampSchool and a full compliment of Yamaha motorcycles, Alpinestars gear, and Arai helmets available for rent. ChampSchool students can fly into sin city for the full “arrive and ride” experience and then enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer on a nice vacation before the holidays.
“We love Vegas. We love the facility, we love the town, and we love doing events there,” said Ienatsch. “We are excited about coming back to one of our home tracks for a fantastic end-of-the-year event.”
The GO Event in AZ
The last event of 2021 will be something really special. On December 14 – 15, ChampSchool will be debuting The GO Event at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ. This “Grad Only” event will not be available to the public and will feature a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio for very personal, private coaching at one of the best private road courses on the planet.
“Our semi-private ChampGrad program has been really successful, and it just felt natural to expand on it with the GO event,” said Ienatsch. “We decided to put on a very exclusive event, just for our grads, with some private coaching, special events, and some things we have never tried before. How about a false-neutral drill?”
The expanded 2021 Yamaha Champions Riding School Calendar:
June 21 – 23, 2021 New Jersey Motorsports Park – Millville, NJ (Sold Out)
June 29 – 30, 2021 The Ridge Motorsports Park – Shelton, WA (Sold Out)
July 16 – 18, 2021 Sonoma Raceway – Sonoma, CA
August 9 – 11, 2021 Pittsburgh International Race Complex – Wampum, PA (Sold Out)
September 7 – 8, 2021 New Jersey Motorsports Park – Millville, NJ (Sold Out)
September 30 – Oct 1, 2021 Carolina Motorsports Park – Kershaw, SC
October 18 – 20, 2021 Buttonwillow Raceway Park – Buttonwillow, CA
October 25 – 26, 2021 Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
November 13, 2021 Arizona Motorsports Park-Phoenix, AZ
November 15 – 16, 2021 Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
December 10 – 11, 2021 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
December 14 – 15, 2021 The GO Event – Inde Motorsports Ranch- Willcox, AZ
About Yamaha Champions Riding School:
Yamaha Champions Riding School (ChampSchool) is the nation’s premier motorcycle training program. ChampSchool is the evolution of the Freddie Spencer High-Performance Riding School and is led by racer, author, and former right-hand man of Spencer, Nick Ienatsch. ChampSchool uses “Champions Habits” to teach all riders the skills and techniques used by the top riders in the world to go faster safer, while concentrating on the way in which modern motorcycles are designed to be ridden. ChampSchool is dedicated to making all motorcycle riders safer and more in control of their riding, no matter what type of riding they do. For more information visit www.champschool.com
Yamaha Champions Riding School is proudly sponsored by:
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Alpinestars, Arai Helmets, YamaLube, GYTR, Chatterbox, GB Racing, ModOp, Chickenhawk Tire Warmers, Techspec, PSR, Payless Rental Cars, Motion Pro, and N2 Trackdays.
Volcon ePowersports Raises $17.5 Million In Capital Funding, Hires CFO
Volcon ePowersports Hits Funding Milestone Totaling $17.5 Million Since Inception
● Volcon raises a total of $17.5 million in funding within first year of operation, confirming industry confidence in Volcon and the future of electric powersports
● Funding to help expand production lines, staff and supply chain to meet high demand
● Addition of former Deloitte Partner as CFO sets Volcon on upward trajectory as first products come to market
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Volcon ePowersports has reached a new milestone as the company announced the closing of $17.5 million in funding, bolstering the growing organization with new company hires and expanding production capacity to meet consumer demand. Also effective immediately, Volcon has appointed Greg Endo as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he is positioned as a key team member during a time when the company’s first products are coming to market.
In recent months, Volcon has signed new national and international partnership agreements surpassing 2021 and 2022 sales projections. The new funds will provide Volcon the ability to meet this demand with additional production, engineering and sales staff, as well as double the production lines in Austin, Texas, to build the Volcon Grunt and Runt, the company’s first family-friendly, all-electric, off-road motorcycles.
“In my 30 years working in the powersports industry, I’ve never seen this much excitement surrounding the launch of a new product,” said Andrew Leisner, Chief Executive Officer of Volcon. “The momentum grows as we add key leadership appointments, such as Greg Endo as our new CFO, receive new investment and prepare to deliver the first Grunts and Runts with demand well beyond our initial forecasts. This new injection of capital will accelerate our growth even more and help ensure we satisfy customer demand.”
Greg Endo, joining as CFO, brings more than 26 years of experience to Volcon. Prior to Volcon he was an audit and advisory partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP, advising clients in manufacturing, technology and real estate industries. He has assisted clients on merger and acquisition transactions, equity and debt financings, IT implementations and business process design and controls. Mr. Endo will oversee Volcon’s accounting and finance organization as well as work with its strategic partners.
Mr. Endo notes, “I can’t imagine a more exciting time to join Volcon. Volcon is leading the way into a more sustainable future for outdoor adventure and Andy and his team are significantly transforming the way people experience the outdoors. I’m delighted to be a part of it.”
Volcon electric vehicles provide fun, family-friendly, off-road adventures as well as backcountry sportsman exploration, along with practical utility. In addition to the groundbreaking Grunt and Runt, Volcon will begin delivery of the four-wheeled “Stag” and “Beast” UTV models in 2022 into 2023, respectively.
To reserve your place in line for a Volcon vehicle, visit: https://volcon.com/reserve
Video: Stuman Rides: NER BMW G 310 R Racebike Test
Stuart Smith has been road racing motorcycles at the club level in southern California for about 20 years. He has won several class championships racing with WSMC at Willow Springs and CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Stuart is a former lap record holder at Willow Springs on both the “Big Track” and “The Streets”. He has also raced motocross, supermoto, minimoto, and downhill mountain bikes.
Stuart has been an active riding coach for about 18 years. He started his career working for The California Superbike School as a full time coach and reached their highest level of certification (Class III). Stuart is currently a USMCA Certified Sportbike Coach and is currently coaching for SoCal Supermoto, Racer’s Edge and working with private clients. Stuart is also the new racer school instructor for CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
StumanRides YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcAOF0bYM8tEGSnRq7IFRA
Website: http://www.stumanrides.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StumanRides
Instagram: @StumanRides
MotoGP: Vinales’ Crew Chief Is Out At Monster Energy Yamaha
ESTEBAN GARCIA AND MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP TEAM MUTUALLY AGREE TO END WORK RELATIONSHIP
Montmeló (Spain), 3rd June 2021
Yamaha Motor Racing Srl confirm that at the end of the Italian GP Esteban García Amoedo and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team have mutually agreed to terminate their working relationship with immediate effect.
Following the Italian GP, Esteban García Amoedo and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have mutually agreed to end their working relationship with immediate effect. Silvano Galbusera will take over the role of Crew Chief for Maverick Viñales for the remainder of the 2021 MotoGP season.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Yamaha Motor Racing Srl, and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team members take this opportunity to thank Garcia for the time they spent working together and wish him all the best for the future.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI
TEAM DIRECTOR
Esteban joined our team in 2019. He and Maverick had already worked together before in 2013 and won the Moto3 World Championship that year. We are very grateful to Esteban for his dedication and passion during our time spent together, which led to eleven podiums for Maverick, including four wins, three second places, and four third places. Saying ’Goodbye‘ to one of our crew members is always a sad occasion, but it was a mutual decision based on what‘s best for both parties. We wish Esteban all the best for the future.
MotoGP: Rins Breaks Arm, Will Miss Catalunya Race (Updated)
INJURED ALEX RINS TO MISS FORTHCOMING CATALAN GP
Alex Rins has been ruled out of his home GP after a cycling accident. The Team Suzuki Ecstar rider will unfortunately have to sit out the Grand Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya due to an unfortunate accident he suffered while training this morning with his bicycle on track.
The Spaniard fell during a training lap and as a result he suffered damage to his right arm, with a large contused area and a lot of pain. He was quickly taken to Barcelona’s Universitari Dexeus Hospital for further examination and medical checks revealed a fracture in the radius bone. The fracture was immobilised and tomorrow morning he will undergo surgery to fix it.
More information to be given in future updates.
More, from another press release issued by Team Suzuki ECSTAR:
Alex Rins has been ruled out of his home GP after a cycling accident. The Team Suzuki Ecstar rider will unfortunately have to sit out the Grand Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya due to an unfortunate accident he suffered while training this morning with his bicycle on track.
The Spaniard fell during a training lap and as a result he suffered damage to his right arm, with a large contused area and a lot of pain. He was quickly taken to Barcelona’s Universitari Dexeus Hospital for further examination and medical checks revealed a fracture in the radius bone. The fracture was immobilised and tomorrow morning Rins will undergo surgery to fix it.
Furthermore, he also had a cranial impact during the crash so he was checked with a CT Scan upon his arrival in hospital – the test revealed nothing of concern.
Doctor Xavier Mir, Director of the Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Unit in the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at the Universitari Dexeus Hospital reported: “Alex Rins has suffered an articular fracture of the right distal radius with a small displacement and high inflammation. We have two options; one is to immobilise the fracture with plaster, but the recovery would take around 4-6 weeks. Or, as an alternative, we propose an operation, which we consider is the best option. Tomorrow morning we will intervene and affix two screws to the injured bone”.