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UtahSBA: Hicks Rides New Kawasaki ZX-10R To Victory
The Utah Sport Bike Association resumed the Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Race Series on May 29th. Round 2 of the series was held on the Utah Motorsports Campus’ West Track. Road racers from all over the western United States traveled to Grantsville to enjoy great temperatures and even better racing.
The morning was off to an early start, after racers got their leathers on and warmed up their slicks it was time for Moto Station/Pirelli and Trackstar/Dunlop King of the Mountain Qualifying. Jerry Hicks started the session motoring his brand new Kawasaki ZX-10R to an early 1:33. Hicks’ previous Kawasaki was totaled during Round 1 in a practice day mishap that left him racing a borrowed bike and scrambling to build a new one between rounds. Hicks put the new build to work and was able to drop his time to a 1.32.091 to take the pole position. Michael Bradshaw was on the charge and laid down a 1.32.361 which was enough for P2 on the grid. Close behind was Anthony Norton who went third on the grid with a 1.32.667. Fourth went to Eric Jones who had a 1.33.006, and Genaro Lopez took fifth with 1.33.743 rounding out the top spots.
The morning’s racing heated up as riders took to the grid for the Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2 race. Brian Childree sat on pole and as the lights went out Childree surged his Kawasaki into the lead at turn one and began his stretch away from the rest of the group. Nicholas Schmit got a good start off the grid where he was in P4 and came out of turn one in second place followed closely by Cole Phillips and Peter Hofpointner. Hofpointner was all over the rear tire of Phillips and found a way past in the first turn on lap three. Hofpointner then shifted his attention to Schmit in lap four attempting a turn 1 pass but Schmitt swatted him away. Undeterred, Hofpointner finally made the turn 1 pass stick at the start of lap 5. In the final lap, disaster struck for Hofpointner as he became entangled in lapped traffic and failed to make the passes necessary to keep Schmitt and Phillips at bay with both riders overtaking him in the fray. In the final turn Hofpointner managed to sneak his way back past Phillips into third place. As the checkered flag flew it was Childree with a substantial lead followed by Schmitt and Hofpointner close behind.
As the afternoon sun started to bake the track, riders in the KOM race took their grid positions. As the lights went out Lopez lifted the front wheel of his BMW all the way from the line into turn 1, holeshotting Bradshaw and Hicks. Bradshaw quickly made a move on Lopez in turn five to lead the race, not long after, Lopez lost a spot to Hicks and dropped back to third. Jones was the next to make a move on Lopez, but Lopez was determined to hold onto a podium spot and on lap eight he found a way through Jones in turn one. Hicks, now tailing Bradshaw, was biding his time and feeling out the new Pirelli SCX tire he was riding for the first time. By lap 10 Hicks had worked himself into striking distance of Bradshaw, overtaking the leader in turn 3. Bradshaw wasn’t done and continued pushing Hicks until the start of lap 12 when a false neutral sent him into the gravel in turn 1, Bradshaw quickly collected himself and got back on track to maintain his lead over Lopez. When talking to Bradshaw after the race he said “I thought I might have been able to make a move on Jerry near the end but maybe next time”. As the checkered flag waved Hicks was the first to cross the line and take KOM gold, followed by Bradshaw in second and Lopez in third.
In a post race interview Hicks was ecstatic about the success of his racing during Round 2. Hicks was exceptionally grateful for the efforts of the UtahSBA community who helped him recover from the complete loss of his race bike during Round 1 and enabled him to build a new ZX-10 prior to Round 2. He wanted to extend a special thanks to Barry Ketmany and Moto United South Valley for sourcing a replacement ZX-10 “within a few days” and “saved his race season.” He also wanted to thank his friend James Peterec at Moto Station who Hicks said “pulled some very late nights with me building the new bike up. I doubt it would have been finished in time without his help.” Hicks also wanted to thank his sponsors Moto Station and Pirelli tires for their continued support both on and off the track. Finally he wanted to thank his wife Carrie for her support and enthusiasm over the years. Hicks is excited to be on the new Kawasaki, telling us that, “I have not been a fan of big bikes in the past—but this thing may truly be my favorite bike I’ve ever ridden.”
The Harrison Eurosport Combined GTO race was next and racers flocked to the pit to get on track for their sighting lap. This race start was not without drama as the pole position rider, John Tran, was late to the grid forcing him to start from the hot pit lane. Track Marshalls cleared the grid and the lights went out, Andrew Skov led the race off the line, put his head down, and got to work. As the racers made their way into the first turn Tran was released from the hot pit. On lap three Rick Squires who started P20 on the grid was up and into second place where he would remain for most of the race. Meanwhile, Tran was bound and determined to make up for his late start, powering through riders, advancing into sixth place on his third lap, then moved up to third by his fifth lap. That wasn’t going to be it for Tran who found a way to overtake Squires on the final lap. The race came to a close and Skov took home the win, Tran finished in second, and Squires took third.
The rest of the race day was filled with competitive races that left riders climbing for the top spot. Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 GTO saw Jones and Bradshaw dice it up for 1st place honors with Bradshaw ultimately prevailing with a smooth turn 5 pass. In Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU Chayce Lance had a dream start moving from P10 on the grid into second, eventually taking the lead during lap 3. But Lance was not alone as Joshua Fisher kept pace eventually passing Lance to take the win. Norton and Hicks had an awesome back and forth in Vortex Open Superbike where Norton led the majority of the race but ultimately, Hicks took the win. When asked about the battle with Norton, Hicks said “we were going two-wide through three or four corners. I really like when riders have the skill and patience to have close battles like that. The guy is fast, so I’m sure there will be plenty more opportunities for that!”
The UtahSBA will be back June 18th with our New Racer Certification School (NRC) and Advanced Racer Course (ARC) with both being conducted during the Friday track day preceding Round 3. The NRC is for anyone who has a track day prepped bike and is wanting to learn about racing and see if they have what it takes to become a licensed racer. The ARC, which is taught by current KOM champion Jerry Hicks and former KOM Champion Brian Childree, focuses on more technical methods to help racers get around the track both faster and safer. Then on Saturday June 19th the UtahSBA will be hosting Round 3 on Utah Utah Motorsports Campus’ East Track as well as its longstanding Advanced Rider Training(ART) school which will take to the track at the conclusion of the race day. The ART uses Yamaha Champions Riding School techniques to teach riders skills to make them safer and more proficient no matter where they ride. We hope to see you out at the Utah Motorsports Campus for our schools and some awesome racing.
The Utah Sport Bike Association is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain West. You can find more information about the USBA, upcoming events, and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook.
Results:
Motostation/Trackstar KOM Overall:
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSX-R1000)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
4. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
5. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
Motostation KOM GTO:
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
4. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
5. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
Trackstar KOM GTU:
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Miles McElhany (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO
1. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)
2. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)
4. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)
6. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
C&R Coatings Combined GTU
1. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
4. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
5. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
6. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert
1. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
2. Braden Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Tyler Bengford (KAW ZX-10)
4. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
5. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Tyler Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice
1. David Behrend (YAM YZF-R1)
2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
4. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
5. Omar Carrillo (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Sam Corser (YAM YZF-R6)
Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO
1. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
2. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
3. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)
5. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)
Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU
1. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
2. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX6R)
4. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)
5. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)
6. Dustin Lance (YAM YZF-R6)
Bingham Cyclery Lightweight Superbike
1. James Snow (SUZ SV650)
2. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)
3. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)
6. Sean Groenstein (HON NSF250R)
Blud Racing Lubricants Middleweight Superbike
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
5. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
6. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
5. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)
6. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO
1. Kevin Dolan (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)
3. Joshua Snow (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)
5. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU
1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
2. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
3. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
4. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
5. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)
6. Kevin Caputo (YAM YZF-R6)
Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
6. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
Redline Realty Moto 3
1. Rider Disqualified
2. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
3. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Sean Groenstein (HON NSF250R)
Legion of Speed Novice GTO
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. David Behrend (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
4. Pratt Wellman (APR RSV4-RR)
5. Omar Carrillo (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)
Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. Chayce Lance (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)
5. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
6. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
Vortex Open Superbike
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
3. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
6. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
MotoUnited Open Superstock
1. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
2. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
3. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
6. Tyler Bengford (KAW ZX10)
Karl Malone Powersports Open Twins
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848-EVO)
3. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
4. Daniel Egbert (DUC 1199S)
5. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675)
6. James Snow (SUZ SV650)
Velosio Production 500
1. Brian Childree (KAW NINJA-400)
2. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
3. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Stephen Webster (YAM YZF-R3)
Monarch Powersports Sportsman
1. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)
2. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)
3. John Tillotson (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Russell Carpenter (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Moe Fareed (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
Napa Auto Parts Tooele Stock 1000
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
3. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
5. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
6. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
Carbonsmith Super Street Bike
1. Victor Arias (HON CBR1000RR-SP)
MotoGP: Can Anyone Stop Quartararo At Catalunya?
Can anyone stop Quartararo at Catalunya?
Barcelona has been happy hunting ground for the Frenchman, but the grid are reset and reloaded to try and derail his roll
Wednesday, 02 June 2021
Not since 2016 have Yamaha won at Mugello, but Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) put in a stunner last time out to take back to the top step and make it four Yamaha wins in the first six for the first time since that very same year. Joining him on the podium, for the first time since 2014 at the Italian track, there was no Ducati. The form book took a twist and instead it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira putting the cherry on top of an impressive weekend for the Austrian factory, and reigning Champion Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) getting back on the rostrum. Now, as the paddock heads for Catalunya – and a new Turn 10 – what can we expect?
As ever… Quartararo. The Frenchman won last year at the venue despite a late charge from a Suzuki train headed by Mir, and it’s where he was on pole as a rookie and took his first premier class podium. Now recovered from arm pump surgery and back to his best, the Frenchman must surely arrive as favourite. But teammate Maverick Viñales, who said they lost their way with the bike somewhat on his side of the garage after his stunner in Qatar, will be aiming to stem the flow of momentum and get back alongside el Diablo at the front, and Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) will be looking for a less dramatic start to his race to claw back his impressive earlier form in 2021 too. And can Valentino Rossi (Petronas Yamaha SRT) get further into that top ten?
2020 at the track plus a podium last time out teases that the biggest threat may be Mir, however. Both he and Team Suzuki Ecstar teammate Alex Rins had some serious speed at Mugello, and the reigning Champion and his teammate completed the podium in Barcelona last year. Are we now on to the promised better venues Mir cited earlier in the season? And are we about to see that same metronomic brilliance at slicing through to the front appear week in week out?
Rins, meanwhile, is more a man looking for redemption. After speed and progress to the front in the last few, crashes have then ended the Spaniard’s races and he’s left with a mountain to climb. Having shown how fast he is in the latter stages of 2020, if Rins can stay on he’ll be another name to automatically add to the podium fight… and that added to his rostrum at the venue last year.
At KTM though, the trajectory is already back on the up after an incredibly impressive charge in Italy. The Austrian factory didn’t come out the blocks swinging with the same armoury as 2020 earlier this year, but it surely would only have been a matter of time… and Mugello says yes. It was not only another podium, but also another top five for the second KTM across the line as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) equalled his best of the year so far despite never having ridden Mugello in MotoGP™ before. A new chassis and some serious juice were on show as Binder even equalled the top speed record too… where will they shuffle into the fight in Barcelona? Can that form continue?
Ducati, meanwhile, arrive from a slightly more muted weekend. It was supposed to be their turf at Mugello, but with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) crashing out early on after having been the fastest Borge Panigale machine, it was left to Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) to pick up the baton. And he put on a real show duelling Quartararo early on, before then just slipping from the podium places into fourth. He’s second in the standings, however, and is always a threat. His teammate Jorge Martin also returns from injury this weekend, so that’ll be something to keep an eye on in the Pramac garage.
So what of Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team)? The Queenslander can’t be counted out either, despite a more solid Italian GP compared to his stunners preceding it. But he was happy with good points and being near the front to the finish, with a record at Mugello that hadn’t been kind. Will Barcelona see Miller bring it back to the fight for the podium?
At Honda, that fight for the podium remains the goal. After some impressive pace at times, it’s not fully come together yet in 2021, although Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) has been fourth, equalling his best. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) remains under the microscope as the eight-time World Champion continues his return, teammate Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) is still finding his feet and Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) hasn’t quite had the form shown last year yet. For all three though, it’s familiar and true home turf… and they’ve got some impressive CVs at the venue. Can they reset and impress once again at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya?
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, meanwhile, continue their roll in 2021, with Aleix Espargaro leading the charge. And last time out may have been home turf for the factory, but this time it’s home turf for him as he hails from right next to the track. With a good record there and continued momentum, what can the Noale factory do in Barcelona?
The gap for Quartararo in the points is now more substantial, but it’s not yet a whole race win. So one Grand Prix is all that that could turn it on its head. Will that happen in Barcelona or will the Frenchman continue his catch me if you can? We’ll find out in the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, with lights out for the MotoGP™ race at the earlier time of 13:00 (GMT +2).
MotoGP™ Championship top five:
1 Fabio Quartararo – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP – Yamaha – 105
2 Johann Zarco* – Pramac Racing – Ducati – 81
3 Francesco Bagnaia – Ducati Lenovo Team – Ducati – 79
4 Jack Miller – Ducati Lenovo Team – Ducati – 74
5 Joan Mir – Team Suzuki Ecstar – Suzuki – 65
*Independent Team rider
Gardner vs Fernandez: another clash of the Titans at Catalunya?
The Australian took his first win of the year in wily style at Mugello. But now we head onto home turf for the rookie… who remains the closest challenger
Remy Gardner (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was already a Grand Prix winner heading into Mugello, but he’d not yet been on the top step in 2021. The Australian has ironed out his form to almost perfection this season, although the cherry missing from the top was that win. Now, after defeating his teammate on the last lap in one of the closest Moto2™ finishes of all time, it’s mission accomplished.
For Gardner, the pressure has certainly eased. With a new KTM MotoGP™ deal already signed and that win ticked off, he can concentrate fully on keeping that consistent record. Will he ease off though? And what about teammate Raul Fernandez? The rookie keeps on impressing and he may have ultimately lost at Mugello, but it was another tour de force. And the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is more of a known quantity, so Fernandez and Gardner will be tough to beat. For the rest, and each other.
Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46) remains third thanks to his consistency, and the Italian – who has made a habit of such clean last laps that he’s now gained from a couple of high profile late penalties for riders ahead of him – but he’s still looking for that step to bridge the gap to those ahead. For Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team), on the losing side of that penalty, Mugello was the opposite. He may not have stood on the podium but the American took a leap forward that he’ll want to continue in Catalunya, and get some revenge for the rostrum lost. Can he keep that form?
Both Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) had been two of those often just up the road in 2021, but now consistency is biting a little harder as both suffered a DNF at Mugello. For Lowes, it was from second when chasing for the lead and Diggia a little further back, but both will have a clear focus: finish. Finish well. And pick up some more big points as Roberts homes in…
The rookie battle, behind Raul Fernandez, is also heating up as Tony Arbolino (Liqui Moly Intact GP) continues his storming of the front, and Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) remains an impressive performer. Can they keep their roll going and make life harder for the riders who, so far, have just had the edge?
After one of the best Moto2™ duels ever, Barcelona is poised to let battle recommence. The intermediate class go racing at the slightly later time of 14:30 (GMT +2) at the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, so make sure to tune in!
Moto2™ Championship top five:
1 Remy Gardner – Red Bull KTM Ajo – Kalex – 114
2 Raul Fernandez – Red Bull KTM Ajo – Kalex – 108
3 Marco Bezzecchi – Sky Racing Team VR46 – Kalex – 88
4 Sam Lowes – Elf Marc VDS Racing Team – Kalex – 66
5 Fabio Di Giannantonio – Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 – Kalex – 60
Familiar turf calls for Acosta
Can the Championship leader hit back at Catalunya?
His advantage remains impressive at the top, but Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) has been more of a top ten points scorer in the last two races. The rookie continues to impress and he did just take his first front row though… and now we return to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, aka much more familiar turf. Even for a rookie. So can he get back on the roll that saw him previously enjoy the biggest leading margin in the Championship… ever?
The pressure does remain less than some of the whirlwind around the number 37 would suggest, however. He can DNF twice and his teammate would have to win both races for his lead to be cut to nearly nothing… and it would still be his lead. Aforementioned teammate Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) will be keen for the deck to shuffle his way though, and after another podium to put some bad luck to bed he’ll likely be a threat again. Gabriel Rodrigo (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3) likewise, who took his very first podium at the venue in 2018 and arrives off the back of his second taken in Mugello. And can Sergio Garcia (Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team get back in the mix?
Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) has had speed before his victory too, and he’ll be aiming for more consistency after taking his second win last weekend. Darryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta Racing) is another looking to get back in the groove at the front as he was earlier in the season, and the South African also took his first Grand Prix win at the venue last year, so it’s good turf for him.
One rider with exceptional consistency, however, is Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The Japanese rider put in an incredibly impressive ride on Sunday and is now third overall. Showcasing some metronomic ability to run at the front in 2021, the number 71 is converting flashes of speed into a sustained campaign so far. He already has a pole position and podium, just not this season… and the standings say it may be only a matter of time.
The flotilla of home heroes, the veteran Italians up in the mix and the likes of John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) and Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) will be keen to make sure they’re in the freight train fight too though, so who will come out on top in Catalunya? Acosta? Masia? Another previous winner? Or for some, will the aim remain the long game?
We’ll find out at 11:20 (GMT +2) on Sunday as Moto3™ rev up in Montmelo.
Moto3™ Championship top five:
1 Pedro Acosta – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM – 111
2 Jaume Masia – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM – 59
3 Ayumu Sasaki – Red Bull KTM Tech3 – KTM – 57
4 Sergio Garcia – Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team – GASGAS – 56
MotoAmerica: Clark Joins Travis Wyman Racing For Mini Cup
Chris Clark joins Travis Wyman Racing for 2021 MotoAmerica season
14-year-old Virginian to compete in all four MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul rounds
Travis Wyman Racing will be a two-rider team for the remainder of the 2021 season. The team welcomes to its ranks Chris Clark, 14, of Fairfax, Va., who will compete at all four of this year’s MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul rounds in the Ohvale 160 and Ohvale 190 classes.
Clark is both an accomplished mini road racer and an established social media influencer. He kicked off his mini road racing career at age 12; has amassed more than 15 wins and more than 35 podiums in about 50 race starts; and has more than 220,000 followers on TikTok. Clark competed in the 2020 MotoAmerica Mini Cup Series, finishing 18th in the 160 Class standings.
“I’m happy to have Chris on board as a member of the Travis Wyman Racing team,” Travis Wyman said. “I think Chris has a very bright future ahead of him in road racing, and I’m looking forward to working with Chris and his family at MotoAmerica’s Mini Cup rounds this year.”
The MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul gets underway at the next MotoAmerica round, which takes place June 11-13 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The remaining three rounds are scheduled for June 25-27 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash.; Aug. 13-15 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pa.; and Sept. 17-19 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.

“I’m so excited to be joining Travis Wyman Racing for the 2021 season,” Clark said. “I think racing alongside Travis will make me a better rider, and I can’t wait for the Mini Cup season to get started.”
Clark’s Ohvales will run a similar paint scheme to Wyman’s 2020 BMW S 1000 RR, and Clark’s leathers are patterned after Wyman’s. In addition to competing in the Mini Cup, Clark plans to continue racing in his local mini road racing series, which include DMV MiniGP, NJ MiniGP and the Sandy Hook Speedway Mini Moto Series.
Clark’s sponsors for the 2021 season include Bison Leathers, Karn’s Performance, Bimola Helmets, TechSpec Tank Grips, MoTool, Factory Effex, GoPro and Slick Products.
For more information about Chris Clark, visit his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/chris.clark.racing24), Instagram account (@chris.clark.racing), or TikTok feeds (@cclark24 or @gp0racer).
MotoGP: Gardner To Tech3 KTM Factory Racing In 2022
GARDNER CONFIRMED FOR 2022 TECH3 KTM FACTORY RACING MOTOGP™ SADDLE
2021 MotoGP news
Grand Prix winning Moto2™ star Remy Gardner will move into the MotoGP class next season and steer one of the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing RC16s as he continues his upward trajectory at world championship level.
Gardner, the current Moto2 championship leader, Italian Grand Prix victor and owner of five podiums from six events this season as part of Aki Ajo’s Red Bull KTM Ajo squad, has signed a contract to make his MotoGP debut next year and completes the final step on the KTM GP Academy career ‘ladder’ by joining his former team.
The 23-year-old’s potential has been evident through an education that involved one term in Moto3 and five in Moto2. He was finally snared by KTM to round-off advanced phases of his development under Ajo’s watchful eye and in the crew that has pushed both the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing athletes – Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira – to triumph in MotoGP.
Remy made his GP debut in San Marino in 2014. He first stood on the Moto2 podium in 2019 at the Grand Prix of Argentina and has progressed to be one of the main protagonists of the division. After his success at Mugello last weekend he now holds two Moto2 winner’s trophies and fronts the standings by six points.
Gardner will fire-up the Tech3 KTM RC16 for the first round of the 2022 season, almost three decades after his father, Wayne, retired from the premier class of Grand Prix racing in 1992.
Remy Gardner: “I’m extremely happy that KTM have given me this opportunity. It’s a dream come true for me and what we have worked for up until this point. It’s an incredible chance for me and I cannot wait to ride the bike. I just want to thank KTM for believing in me. Right now we need to focus on finishing 2021 in a strong way. I want to thank also everyone who has supported me to reach MotoGP. We’re just getting started.”
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It’s a real pleasure for us to bring Remy to MotoGP next season because we knew about his speed and ability for Moto2 and he has confirmed that potential. We believe there is much more to come from him and it’s important he has this opportunity to keep growing. Remy is a typical racer. He’s super-determined and never gives up. He’s exciting to watch and we’re looking forward to working with him in this next step. Again, we’re also showing that the KTM GP Academy can give the right opportunity for riders that want to go all the way.”
Hervé Poncharal, Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team Principal: “We are very proud, happy and confident to welcome Remy. We believe he will be a strong asset to the KTM MotoGP line up and I think having taken this decision is now going to help Remy to focus 100% on his Moto2 World Championship and will also help us, the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team to focus on our 2021 season. So, welcome back, Remy, keep on pushing and come to join us for your MotoGP adventure in 2022!”
June 2021
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In This Issue:
FEATURES
Inside Info: Electric And Euro5 Bikes To The Fore, and more…
Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1972 Seeley Norton
Quick Look: The Raucous Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Demands Full Attention
Intro: The Aprilia RSV4 Factory Delivers Raw Power, With Confidence
Quick Look: Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar Is Easy To Ride
MotoGP Analysis: Ducati’s MotoGP Journey Started 50 Years Ago, And Saved The Company
Army Of Darkness: Racing In The Time Of Covid, Part 3
Editor’s Scrapbook: Four Generations Of Riders
Hanging With MotoGP And World Superbike Refugee Loris Baz
PROFESSIONAL RACING
MotoAmerica Superbikes At Road Atlanta: Scholtz And Gagne Win!
MotoAmerica Superbikes At VIRginia: Gagne Dominates!
World Superbike At Aragon And Estoril: It’s Rea vs. Redding, Again!
MotoGP At Jerez, Le Mans, And Mugello: Quartararo Pulls Clear
Trivia & Numbers: Comparing MotoGP Championships Won By Active Brands
COLUMNS
Letters To The Editor: MotoGP TV; Zero Electric Interest
10 Years Ago, June 2011: John Hopkins’ Redemption
New Products: Yamaha Water Pipe Protector; Alpinestars Supertech R Boot
The Crash Page: Crashing Out Of Moto3, On The Last Lap
Professional Services Directory: Racers Helping Racers
Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar
ASRA/CCS Newsletter
High-Performance Parts & Services
Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Press Launches And Podiums
AHRMA: Full Race Results From Classic MotoFest In The Heartland
Editorial Note: Use the scroll and zoom tools in the bottom left corner of the PDF viewer to better see all pages of the race results.
2021 HMP Final Race Results - ALLAHRMA: Joyce Wins Vintage Cup Races At Heartland Motorsports Park
The 2021 Bridgestone American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) National Historic Cup Roadrace Series Vintage Cup, which highlights the 500 Premier Class, is turning into a high-speed history lesson for racing fans.
The latest lesson, taught May 29 and 30 at the inaugural AHRMA Classic MotoFest® in the Heartland at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas was: BMWs are still highly competitive on a road racing track.
These rounds of the Vintage Cup sponsored by NYC Norton (nycnorton.com) and Roadracing World (roadracingworld.com) had the most entries so far this year with 13 machines pre-entered. With Topeka sitting virtually in the center of the country, racers traveled from all four corners of the lower 48 to meet in the middle.
Tim Joyce won both Saturday and Sunday on John Turner’s 1962 BMW R-50. It was Joyce’s first time racing the air-cooled, horizontally opposed twin. The victories demonstrated the diversity of motorcycles racing in the 2021 Vintage Cup. Previous rounds have been won by British and Japanese machines.
The weather was predicted to be overcast for the inaugural but as racing started on Saturday, the track was dry with the promise of clearing skies. By Race 7, pearls of sunshine were glinting off aluminum tanks in the 500 Premier class.
Prior to the race on Saturday, Joyce shared with Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton, “It’s a beautiful bike but down on power. If it handles, then I may have a chance.”
At the highest level of racing in AHRMA, Joyce couldn’t afford to make mistakes, and his performance all weekend was perfect.
In Saturday’s race, Wes Orloff got a great start and held the lead with Andrew Mauk in second, followed by Joyce. Orloff hit a false neutral causing him to pull straight through the chicane. He came back on the track but it was too late, and Joyce was able to take the checkered flag with Mauk in second and Dave Roper bringing up third.
On Sunday, Orloff again took the lead at the start with Mauk in second then further behind was Joyce. Orloff held the lead up until the white flag lap, and after having set the fast lap in the race, Orloff lost focus when distracted by a downed racer, causing him to take a field excursion in the chicane in a repeat of Saturday. He came back onto the track and connected with Mauk, making it possible for Joyce to drive through and take the checkered. Mauk placed second behind Joyce, with Orloff taking third on the podium.
“Dale Coffman built a bike capable of winning, but I didn’t get it done this weekend,” Orloff said. “Big congrats to Tim and John with the BMW, and I look forward to the next round.”
Mauk is the current points leader riding Keith Leighty’s 1969 Honda, with Orloff in second competing on Dale Coffman’s 1967 Honda. Of note, Roper, bumping up from 350GP, is wringing the neck off of his Carl Engellenner-tuned 1968 Harley Davidson Sprint Special.
“I was so proud to stand on the skybridge and look down on all those beautiful Grand Prix bikes lining up for the start,” said Cummings. “This is proof of concept and the Vintage Cup is a success.”
The 2021 Vintage Cup Trophy will be awarded to the 500 Premier class winner at select events including Roebling Road, Heartland Motorsports Park, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and Barber Motorsports Park. Race dates and event registration links are available at: ahrma.org/schedules-results.
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.
Race Results, Saturday, May 29, 2021
1. Tim Joyce, 1962 BMW R-50, Laurel Hill, FL
2. Andrew Mauk, 1969 Honda CB450, Milwaukee, WI
3. David Roper, 1968 Harley-Davidson Sprint Special, Hicksville, NY
4. Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda 450, Mukwonago, WI
5. Tony Read, 1971 BSA B50, Charlotte, TN
6. Stuart Carter, 1967 AJS Matchless G-50, Royal Oak, MI
7. David Rutherford, 1971 BSA B50, Talking Rock, GA
8. Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA
9. Colton Roberts, 1967 Triumph T100, Pawnee, IL
10. Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
11. Andy Findling, 1961 BSA Gold Star, Kalamazoo, MI
Race Results, Sunday, May 30, 2021
1. Tim Joyce, 1962 BMW R-50, Laurel Hill, FL
2. Andrew Mauk, 1969 Honda CB450, Milwaukee, WI
3. Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda 450, Mukwonago, WI
4. Tony Read, 1971 BSA B50, Charlotte, TN
5. David Roper, 1968 Harley-Davidson Sprint Special, Hicksville, NY
6. Stuart Carter, 1967 AJS Matchless G-50, Royal Oak, MI
7. Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
8. David Rutherford, 1971 BSA B50, Talking Rock, GA
9. Andy Findling, 1961 BSA Gold Star, Kalamazoo, MI
10. Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA
Where To Ride In June: Track Days, Schools, And Races
The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during June 2021.
Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for June 2021 directly by clicking HERE.
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COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in certain parts of North America and can change with little advanced notice. So before heading out on a long trip to an event, check with the organizer to ensure the event is still happening and what the health and safety protocols require.
6/1 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Half-Camp)
6/2 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
6/2 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/2 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/2 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA
6/2-3 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Two-Day Camp)
6/4 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/4 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/4 Lean Trackdays, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL
6/4 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL
6/4 N2 Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/4 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/4 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Private Training Day)
6/4-6 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
6/4-6 NJMiniGP (Minis), New York Race Complex, Morrisontown, NY (Camp, Practice & Racing)
6/4-6 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR
6/4-6 Sportbike Track Time Track Days (Small Bore), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
6/4-6 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI
6/5 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO
6/5 N2/WERA Endurance Series, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/5 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/5 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)
6/5 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
6/5 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL (Intro/Rider Development Day)
6/5-6 3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MotorSports Ranch (1.7-mile), Cresson, TX
6/5-6 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series/Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/5-6 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (AFM Track), Buttonwillow, CA
6/5-6 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA
6/5-6 Fishtail Riding School, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH
6/5-6 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
6/5-6 MRA Series, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO
6/5-6 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
6/5-6 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
6/5-6 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/5-6 Racers Edge Private Coaching Day, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
6/5-6 TrackXperience Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
6/5-6 WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/6 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
6/6 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
6/6 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)
6/6 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL
6/6 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA
6/6-7 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/6-8 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/7 N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/7 Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT
6/7 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ
6/7-8 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/7-8 Z² Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA
6/9 Motovid.com Performance Riding Clinic, Blackhawk Farms Raceway S. Beloit, IL
6/9 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/9-10 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
6/10 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/10-11 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/11 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
6/11 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/11 Moto Minnesota Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
6/11 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
6/11 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, ON
6/11 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Lake Huron, ON
6/11 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club (WMRC, Canada), Track Days Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC
6/11-13 Canadian Superbike Championship Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON
6/11-13 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/11-13 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/11-13 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR
6/11-13 WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR
6/12 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/12 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO
6/12-13 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 CCS Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
6/12-13 Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/12-13 CRA (California Roadrace Association) Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Config 13 CW), Buttonwillow, CA
6/12-13 MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/12-13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Fun Camp)
6/12-13 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/12-13 Sportbike Track Time, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)
6/12-13 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ
6/12-13 USCRA Road Racing Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/12-13 (Lucas Oil) WERA West Sportsman Series, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
6/13 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/13 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV
6/13 Florida Track Days, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
6/13 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
6/13 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (South), Long Pond, PA
6/14 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
6/14 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/14 N2 Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA
6/14 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
6/14-15 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (Two-Day Camp)
6/14-15 Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH
6/14-15 TrackTime Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/15 USCRA Road Racing Series, Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH
6/15-16 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/15-17 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)
6/15-17 Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsport Park, Brechin, ON
6/16 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/16 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/16 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/16 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ (Member-Only Day)
6/16-17 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/18 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, OKC Mile I, Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
6/18 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/18 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/18-20 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/18-20 CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 CCS/NEMRR Northest Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/18-20 CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
6/18-20 CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/18-20 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON
6/19 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, OKC Mile II, Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
6/19 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc. (SMRI) Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM
6/19 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/19 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/19-20 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR
6/19-20 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/19-20 FMRRA Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA
6/19-20 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
6/19-20 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/19-20 N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
6/19-20 Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
6/19-20 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/19-20 RideSmart Motorcycle School, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
6/19-20 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Days, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS
6/19-20 Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/19-20 WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/20 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC
6/20 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL
6/20 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM
6/20 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA
6/20 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/21 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/21 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/21-22 California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA (Two-Day Camp)
6/21-22 JP43 Training School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/21-23 Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/23 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/23 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/23-25 Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON
6/25 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/25 Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (Evening Hours)
6/25 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/25-26 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
6/25-27 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/25-27 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/25-27 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (South), Alton, VA
6/25-27 Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/26 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
6/26 Manitoba Roadracing Association (MRA) Track Days (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB
6/26 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, High Plains Raceway (North), Deer Trail, CO
6/26 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
6/26-27 AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
6/26-27 Alaska Motorcycle Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/26-27 Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA, Canada) Track Days, Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/26-27 EMRA Series (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, CA
6/26-27 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
6/26-27 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
6/26-27 MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB
6/26-27 MRA Series, High Plains Raceway (North), Deer Trail, CO
6/26-27 NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ
6/26-27 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/26-27 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
6/26-27 Sportbike Track Time, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
6/26-27 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
6/26-27 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/26-28 Tony’s Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY
6/27 Florida Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
6/27 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
6/27 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/27 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Kart Track, Avondale, LA
6/28 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/28 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.7-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/28 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA
6/29 Advanced Rider Training Sponsored by UtahSBA, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/29-30 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/29-7/1 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)
6/30 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/30 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
French Superbike: Valentin Debise Continues Domination At Ledenon
SBK Course 2
SBK Situation
SSP 600 Course 1
SSP 600 Course 2
SSP 600 Situation
More, from a press release issued by the French Superbike Championship:
FSBK-FE: DOUBLES OR NOTHING ON THE LÉDENON CIRCUIT
05/30/21
Ledenon (30)
This weekend of 29 and 30 May, the Ledenon circuit hosted the 3 rd stage of the France Superbike Championship organized by the MC Lédenon under the aegis of the FFM. In each category, the leaders achieved doubles! Find out who were behind the weekend’s exploits.
SUPERBIKE
COURSE 1: DEBISE IN SOLITAIRE
Author of a good start, Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki Twist Ring Racing – Dunlop) sets the tone from the first seconds. Unstoppable, he applies the same strategy as in the last races: take off! The paddock thus finds the rider of the Kawasaki n ° 153 in the lead at the finish, more than 6 seconds ahead of the other competitors.
Launched in pursuit of him, Mathieu GINES (Yamaha Tech Solutions – Michelin) resisted in the first laps against Alan TECHER (BMW Tecmas – Michelin) who moved to 3rd place after a very good start from 6th place on the grid. The hierarchy changes in the 14 th round, TECHER elbowing and relegates GINES in 3 rd position. At the end of a game that continues until the last laps, it is finally the reigning French Champion who stands out in second place ahead of TECHER, 3 rd .
Axel MAURIN (Yamaha CMS – Michelin) was hit with a real blow! In 4 th place until the 19 th lap, the CMS team rider pulled straight into the gravel trap and lost a considerable amount of time. He nevertheless managed to get back on track and finished 13 th . For its part, Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha – Dunlop) will grant the 4 th place after having faced Kenny Foray (BMW Tecmas – Michelin). The driver of BMW n ° 78, determined to take the first place, seemed to have some problems and slowed down in the second part of the race. Kenny Foray will still wins an honorable 5 th place after having resisted Sébastien SUCHET (Kawasaki – Dunlop), 6th .
Already very fast during testing, the Challenger, Martin RENAUDIN (Yamaha Motorcycles & GPAddict – Pirelli) took the 7 th place ahead of Gregory LEBLANC (Ducati TWR – Pirelli) and Matthew Lussiana (Yamaha – Dunlop).
In Superbike Challengers pilot, William ANTIGA (Honda – Michelin) and Alan AGOGUE (Yamaha – Dunlop) respectively 12 th and 14 th in the scratch, complete the podium. Note, the resident of Team Le Mans Sud Guillaume RAYMOND (Suzuki LMS – Bridgestone) and the winner of the European Bike 2020
Leo Challamel (BMW – Dunlop) finished 4 th and 5 th .
RACE 2: NEW DOUBLE FOR DEBISE
Would the scenario repeat itself for Valentin DEBISE? His opponents try to answer in the negative! Mathieu GINES remains in the leader’s wheel in the first laps. Then, in the 5th lap, Kenny FORAY takes the ascendancy over the reigning French Champion who then finds himself in the sights of Alan TECHER.
Halfway through the race, DEBISE is moving less than a second from FORAY. GINES, meanwhile, manages his race in 3 rd rank and TECHER the 4 th . Despite the efforts and the implementation of the pilot 78, Debise finally widens the gap and is essential for a 6 th place win in MotoGP. FORAY confirms an honorable second place ahead of GINES and TECHER.
The gain of 5 th place, on the other hand, stages a battle between Morgan BERCHET, Gregory LEBLANC, Sébastien SUCHET and Axel MAURIN. The quartet finished in the same order with BERCHET in 5 th row ahead of LEBLANC, SUCHET and MAURIN.
Rigorous, the current leader of the Superbike Challenger Martin RENAUDIN ranks 9 th in the scratch and first in its class. Author of the same result as in the morning, Guillaume ANTIGA wins the points for second place ahead of Alan AGOGUE. Note Clement STOLL (Kawasaki – Dunlop) and Bryan Chuat (Yamaha – Pirelli) finished 4 th and 5 th in the Challenger category.
In the provisional, DEBISE is in the lead with 154 points ahead of GINES (112 points) and BERCHET (74 points).
As a challenger, RENAUDIN is in the lead with 145 points ahead of ANTIGA (124 points) and AGOGUE (97 points).
SUPERSPORT 600
RACE 1: DEBISE ALWAYS IN FRONT
Despite his very good time during practice, Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki – Michelin) encountered strong resistance from the young Challenger Tom BERCOT (Yamaha – Pirelli) who applied continuous pressure on the Albigensian rider for a large part of the race. race! However, the latter relaxes his effort in the last laps in front of the frantic pace of DEBISE which is illustrated in this first race. BERCOT therefore finished second.
In 3 rd place, the Challenger Ludovic CAUCHI (Yamaha – Pirelli) fails to keep pace with the two leaders. However, it manages its management and confirms the 3 rd place on the podium, synonymous with “big points” for the general classification.
Despite a good start to race in 4 th place, the pilot Challenger Matthew GREGORIO (Yamaha – Pirelli) is penalized because of too noisy machine. He then finds himself obliged to make a passage through the pit lane and concluded the race in 7 th spot.
The foot of the podium is contested by two SSP600 riders. After a long battle, finally found Hugo CLERE (Yamaha – Pirelli) in 4 th place ahead Enzo DE LA VEGA (Yamaha – Pirelli), relegated to the 5 th rank. Effective during tests, Kevin LONGEARET (Yamaha – Dunlop) wins the 6 th place in race.
The top 3 Challenger consisting of Tom BERCOT Ludovic CAUCHI and Matthew GREGORIO, the paddock, however, notes the strong performance of Kilian AEBI (Suzuki – Dunlop) pilot from Cups of France Promosport, which ranks 8 th in the scratch and 4 th of its category.
RACE 2: DEBISE AT THE SQUARE
The wild flight of Valentin DEBISE from 2nd place on the starting grid is to be put into perspective with the missed start of poleman and Challenger pilot Tom BERCOT. The Albigensian takes the lead in the first lap while BERCOT, who saw a few drivers pass in front of him in the first corner, must increase his efforts to come and wedge his wheels behind the other Challenger Ludovic CAUCHI, 2nd at the end first round. BERCOT finally takes the ascendancy over the rider of Yamaha n ° 74 and tries to join DEBISE. This will not happen: the rider of Kawasaki n ° 153 drives the point home and wins in front of BERCOT.
CAUCHI his side, is found in the clutches of his colleague Challenger Matthew GREGORIO and fails to contain his opponent: he goes down to 4 th place. Yet in the last round, CAUCHI his attack on the driver No. 24 and recovers the 3 rd spot leaving GREGORIO settle for the podium.
Note Enzo DE LA VEGA and Hugo CLERE battled for 3 rd place alongside GREGORIO and CAUCHI before falling in the 11 th round. The pilot Challenger Kilian AEBI inherits the 5 th place in front of the driver SSP600 Dylan THOUSAND (Yamaha – Pirelli).
The top 3 Challenger is therefore made up of BERCOT, CAUCHI and GREGORIO.
In the provisional, DEBISE is in the lead with 148 points ahead of CAUCHI (117 points) and BERCOT (99 points).
In Challenger, CAUCHI is in the lead with 142 points ahead of BERCOT (134 points) and GREGORIO (78 points).
GRAND PRIX OBJECTIVE- PRE MOTO 3
RACE 1: MIZERA IN FULL FORM
Following his domination during practice, the young Amaury MIZERA (Beon Yamaha) made a faultless race and won after having outdistanced his main opponent: Mattéo ROMAN (KTM RC4R). The latter, also too fast for the rest of the OGP field, consolidates the 2 nd place with more than 15 seconds ahead of Jules BERCOT (Beon Honda), 3 rd .
Mathis FARGIER (Brevo PM3) takes advantage of the fall of Clement Giabbani (Moriwaki) in the 13 th round and 4th class before Nathan AMIRAULT (Beon Yamaha).
RACE 2: MIZERA RESISTS IN ROMAN
After a red flag waved by the Race Direction following the fall of several drivers at the start, the race started again a few minutes later for 10 laps.
As fast as ever, Amaury MIZERA takes control and then pulls away slightly from his best opponent, Mattéo ROMAN. The latter nevertheless returned to the clinch at the halfway point and applied constant pressure on MIZERA until the very last lap. However, it was the driver of the Beon Yamaha n ° 111 who distinguished himself in front of ROMAN.
Mathis FARGIER completes the podium ahead of Remy SANJUAN (KTM RC4R) and Elliot KASSIGIAN (KTM RC4R).
In the provisional, MIZERA is still in the lead with 154 points ahead of ROMAN (83 points) and SANJUAN (79 points).
NSF 250
RACE 1: GUYAU, AS IN TESTS
Like the qualifying practice, Lorenzo GUYAU (Honda) was faster than his opponents and won. As for Marius HENRY (Honda), he takes second place ahead of Ilan PERON (Honda).
STROKE 2: DOUBLE FOR GUYAU
It’s tight between the NSF pilots! Neck to neck at the end of the race, Lorenzo GUYAU won with only a few tenths ahead of Marius HENRY.
Ilan PERON could not take the start.
In the provisional, HENRY is in the lead with 87 points ahead of GUYAU (78 points) and PERON (77 points).
SUPERSPORT 300
COURSE 1: BOUDIN RESISTS AND WINS
The best start can be attributed to the second fastest driver in testing: Florent DA CUNHA (Kawasaki – Pirelli). He takes Alexis PUDDING (FT Yamaha Racing Academy – Michelin) and Alexy NEGRIER (Yamaha – Pirelli) in his wheel and then sees lose the advantage in the 2 nd round. BOUDIN then takes control of the trio without detaching himself from his two opponents. After multiple passes of arms during the entire race, it is finally BOUDIN who wins by a hair on NEGRIER who himself stole 2nd place leaving the last step of the podium to DA CUNHA.
Behind the leading group, another trio made up of Line VIEILLARD (Yamaha FT Racing Academy – Michelin), Paul CAILLOL (Kawasaki – Pirelli) and Diego PONCET (Kawasaki – Pirelli) are in a fight for the foot of the podium during the first laps of race. Over the loops, the group “loose” and OLD installs an advance enabling him to sit the 4 th place on the finish line. CAILLOL fall after holding the 5 th row into the 13 th round. And it is a surprise that the paddock find the 5 th row: Anatole BEAUPÈRE (Kawasaki – Pirelli)! Author of a superb recovery from the 19 th place on the starting grid, he confirms here that can be counted on to play leading roles in Race 2. Poncet, meanwhile, finished 6 th .
Challenger side, Enzo DAHMANI (Kawasaki – Dunlop) confirmed his good form following the trials and wins by finishing 14 th in scratch just before Lucas LINXE (Kawasaki – Pirelli), 2 nd category. On the 3 rd place on the podium, Dorian JOULIN (Yamaha – Pirelli) finishes the race in 21 th place after starting in 32 th place on the grid.
RACE 2: BOUDIN ON THE WIRE
Like the morning race, Florent DA CUNHA, Alexis BOUDIN and Alexy NEGRIER offer a three-way ballet for the victory. Truly above the rest, the trio with the mobile hierarchy continues the battle until the finish line where the three drivers are held in less than two tenths. Finally, BOUDIN scored a 2nd victory ahead of NEGRIER and DA CUNHA.
Within the group of pursuers, unlike in race 1, Line VIEILLARD found strong opponents with Anatole BEAUPÈRE, Diego PONCET and Adrien QUINET (Kawasaki – Pirelli)! After a magnificent play by heated exchanges, BEAUPÈRE finished 4 th at OLD, Poncet and Quinet.
On the Challenger side, Enzo DAHMANI wins once again ahead of Lucas LINXE. The latter was however first in the category at the start of the race but finished second in front of Fergus CHRETIENNOT (KTM – Pirelli).
In the provisional, NEGRIER is leading with 108 points ahead of PONCET (98 points) and QUINET (84 points).
As a challenger, DAHMANI is in the lead with 103 points ahead of CHRETIENNOT (102 points) and AMOURET (92 points).
SIDE-CAR
RACE 2: PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT FLIES!
After a great start, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT took off on the first lap. It adopts a pace that is too fast to print for the rest of the sides board and widens the gap. On the finish line, the n ° 74 team finished king with more than 31 seconds ahead of their pursuers.
Less efficient when the lights were out, LEGLISE / LAVOREL competed with GUIGNARD / POUX in the first laps. The latter also manages to take the best of LEGLISE / LAVOREL which remains in its aspiration. The gap widens in the last part of the race and the hierarchy does not change. GUIGNARD / POUX therefore finishes 2 nd ahead of LEGLISE / LAVOREL.
It is also very tight for the 4 th place! LUNEAU / BIDAULT is holding up against LE BAIL / LEVEAU, both sides cross the finish line in that order and take 4 th and 5 th places.
In F2, it’s LEBLOND / CONIL’s turn to offer the laurels! Effective, the duo resisted the return of CHANAL / LAVOREL, which, unlike race 1, failed to win. In the 13 th round, the side No. 588 is even forced to stop due to a technical problem leaving LEGUEN / CESCUTTI seize the 2 nd spot.
PALACOEUR / CESCUTTI completes the F2 podium.
In the provisional, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT is leading with 129 points ahead of REEVES / ROUSSEAU (93 points) and LEGLISE / LAVOREL (74 points).
In F2, CHANAL / LAVOREL holds the lead with 130 points ahead of LEBLOND / DOUANE CHAZELLE (88 points) and LEGUEN / CESCUTTI (72 points).
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ASRA/CCS: Mesa Breaks Lap Record, Wins At Summit Point

UtahSBA: Hicks Rides New Kawasaki ZX-10R To Victory

The Utah Sport Bike Association resumed the Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Race Series on May 29th. Round 2 of the series was held on the Utah Motorsports Campus’ West Track. Road racers from all over the western United States traveled to Grantsville to enjoy great temperatures and even better racing.
The morning was off to an early start, after racers got their leathers on and warmed up their slicks it was time for Moto Station/Pirelli and Trackstar/Dunlop King of the Mountain Qualifying. Jerry Hicks started the session motoring his brand new Kawasaki ZX-10R to an early 1:33. Hicks’ previous Kawasaki was totaled during Round 1 in a practice day mishap that left him racing a borrowed bike and scrambling to build a new one between rounds. Hicks put the new build to work and was able to drop his time to a 1.32.091 to take the pole position. Michael Bradshaw was on the charge and laid down a 1.32.361 which was enough for P2 on the grid. Close behind was Anthony Norton who went third on the grid with a 1.32.667. Fourth went to Eric Jones who had a 1.33.006, and Genaro Lopez took fifth with 1.33.743 rounding out the top spots.
The morning’s racing heated up as riders took to the grid for the Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2 race. Brian Childree sat on pole and as the lights went out Childree surged his Kawasaki into the lead at turn one and began his stretch away from the rest of the group. Nicholas Schmit got a good start off the grid where he was in P4 and came out of turn one in second place followed closely by Cole Phillips and Peter Hofpointner. Hofpointner was all over the rear tire of Phillips and found a way past in the first turn on lap three. Hofpointner then shifted his attention to Schmit in lap four attempting a turn 1 pass but Schmitt swatted him away. Undeterred, Hofpointner finally made the turn 1 pass stick at the start of lap 5. In the final lap, disaster struck for Hofpointner as he became entangled in lapped traffic and failed to make the passes necessary to keep Schmitt and Phillips at bay with both riders overtaking him in the fray. In the final turn Hofpointner managed to sneak his way back past Phillips into third place. As the checkered flag flew it was Childree with a substantial lead followed by Schmitt and Hofpointner close behind.
As the afternoon sun started to bake the track, riders in the KOM race took their grid positions. As the lights went out Lopez lifted the front wheel of his BMW all the way from the line into turn 1, holeshotting Bradshaw and Hicks. Bradshaw quickly made a move on Lopez in turn five to lead the race, not long after, Lopez lost a spot to Hicks and dropped back to third. Jones was the next to make a move on Lopez, but Lopez was determined to hold onto a podium spot and on lap eight he found a way through Jones in turn one. Hicks, now tailing Bradshaw, was biding his time and feeling out the new Pirelli SCX tire he was riding for the first time. By lap 10 Hicks had worked himself into striking distance of Bradshaw, overtaking the leader in turn 3. Bradshaw wasn’t done and continued pushing Hicks until the start of lap 12 when a false neutral sent him into the gravel in turn 1, Bradshaw quickly collected himself and got back on track to maintain his lead over Lopez. When talking to Bradshaw after the race he said “I thought I might have been able to make a move on Jerry near the end but maybe next time”. As the checkered flag waved Hicks was the first to cross the line and take KOM gold, followed by Bradshaw in second and Lopez in third.
In a post race interview Hicks was ecstatic about the success of his racing during Round 2. Hicks was exceptionally grateful for the efforts of the UtahSBA community who helped him recover from the complete loss of his race bike during Round 1 and enabled him to build a new ZX-10 prior to Round 2. He wanted to extend a special thanks to Barry Ketmany and Moto United South Valley for sourcing a replacement ZX-10 “within a few days” and “saved his race season.” He also wanted to thank his friend James Peterec at Moto Station who Hicks said “pulled some very late nights with me building the new bike up. I doubt it would have been finished in time without his help.” Hicks also wanted to thank his sponsors Moto Station and Pirelli tires for their continued support both on and off the track. Finally he wanted to thank his wife Carrie for her support and enthusiasm over the years. Hicks is excited to be on the new Kawasaki, telling us that, “I have not been a fan of big bikes in the past—but this thing may truly be my favorite bike I’ve ever ridden.”
The Harrison Eurosport Combined GTO race was next and racers flocked to the pit to get on track for their sighting lap. This race start was not without drama as the pole position rider, John Tran, was late to the grid forcing him to start from the hot pit lane. Track Marshalls cleared the grid and the lights went out, Andrew Skov led the race off the line, put his head down, and got to work. As the racers made their way into the first turn Tran was released from the hot pit. On lap three Rick Squires who started P20 on the grid was up and into second place where he would remain for most of the race. Meanwhile, Tran was bound and determined to make up for his late start, powering through riders, advancing into sixth place on his third lap, then moved up to third by his fifth lap. That wasn’t going to be it for Tran who found a way to overtake Squires on the final lap. The race came to a close and Skov took home the win, Tran finished in second, and Squires took third.
The rest of the race day was filled with competitive races that left riders climbing for the top spot. Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 GTO saw Jones and Bradshaw dice it up for 1st place honors with Bradshaw ultimately prevailing with a smooth turn 5 pass. In Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU Chayce Lance had a dream start moving from P10 on the grid into second, eventually taking the lead during lap 3. But Lance was not alone as Joshua Fisher kept pace eventually passing Lance to take the win. Norton and Hicks had an awesome back and forth in Vortex Open Superbike where Norton led the majority of the race but ultimately, Hicks took the win. When asked about the battle with Norton, Hicks said “we were going two-wide through three or four corners. I really like when riders have the skill and patience to have close battles like that. The guy is fast, so I’m sure there will be plenty more opportunities for that!”
The UtahSBA will be back June 18th with our New Racer Certification School (NRC) and Advanced Racer Course (ARC) with both being conducted during the Friday track day preceding Round 3. The NRC is for anyone who has a track day prepped bike and is wanting to learn about racing and see if they have what it takes to become a licensed racer. The ARC, which is taught by current KOM champion Jerry Hicks and former KOM Champion Brian Childree, focuses on more technical methods to help racers get around the track both faster and safer. Then on Saturday June 19th the UtahSBA will be hosting Round 3 on Utah Utah Motorsports Campus’ East Track as well as its longstanding Advanced Rider Training(ART) school which will take to the track at the conclusion of the race day. The ART uses Yamaha Champions Riding School techniques to teach riders skills to make them safer and more proficient no matter where they ride. We hope to see you out at the Utah Motorsports Campus for our schools and some awesome racing.
The Utah Sport Bike Association is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain West. You can find more information about the USBA, upcoming events, and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook.
Results:
Motostation/Trackstar KOM Overall:
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)
2. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSX-R1000)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
4. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX-10R)
5. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
Motostation KOM GTO:
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
3. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
4. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
5. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
Trackstar KOM GTU:
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Miles McElhany (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO
1. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)
2. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)
4. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)
6. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
C&R Coatings Combined GTU
1. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
4. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
5. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
6. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert
1. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
2. Braden Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Tyler Bengford (KAW ZX-10)
4. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
5. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Tyler Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice
1. David Behrend (YAM YZF-R1)
2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
4. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
5. Omar Carrillo (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Sam Corser (YAM YZF-R6)
Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO
1. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
2. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
3. Eric Jones (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)
5. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Steven Marco (YAM YZF-R1)
Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU
1. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
2. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX6R)
4. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)
5. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)
6. Dustin Lance (YAM YZF-R6)
Bingham Cyclery Lightweight Superbike
1. James Snow (SUZ SV650)
2. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)
3. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)
6. Sean Groenstein (HON NSF250R)
Blud Racing Lubricants Middleweight Superbike
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
5. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
6. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
5. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)
6. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO
1. Kevin Dolan (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)
3. Joshua Snow (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)
5. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU
1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
2. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)
3. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)
4. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
5. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)
6. Kevin Caputo (YAM YZF-R6)
Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2
1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)
2. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)
3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM YZF-R6)
4. Cole Phillips (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Lee McNutt (YAM YZF-R6)
6. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
Redline Realty Moto 3
1. Rider Disqualified
2. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
3. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Sean Groenstein (HON NSF250R)
Legion of Speed Novice GTO
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. David Behrend (YAM YZF-R1)
3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)
4. Pratt Wellman (APR RSV4-RR)
5. Omar Carrillo (YAM YZF-R1)
6. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)
Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. Chayce Lance (YAM YZF-R6)
3. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)
5. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)
6. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)
Vortex Open Superbike
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
3. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
6. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
MotoUnited Open Superstock
1. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)
2. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
3. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
6. Tyler Bengford (KAW ZX10)
Karl Malone Powersports Open Twins
1. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
2. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848-EVO)
3. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
4. Daniel Egbert (DUC 1199S)
5. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675)
6. James Snow (SUZ SV650)
Velosio Production 500
1. Brian Childree (KAW NINJA-400)
2. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
3. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)
4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)
5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Stephen Webster (YAM YZF-R3)
Monarch Powersports Sportsman
1. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)
2. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)
3. John Tillotson (YAM YZF-R1)
4. Russell Carpenter (YAM YZF-R6)
5. Andrew Gawer (KAW NINJA-400)
6. Moe Fareed (TRI DAYTONA-675R)
Napa Auto Parts Tooele Stock 1000
1. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
2. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)
3. Anthony Norton (KAW NINJA-ZX10)
4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)
5. John Tran (YAM YZF-R1)
6. David Meyer (YAM YZF-R1)
Carbonsmith Super Street Bike
1. Victor Arias (HON CBR1000RR-SP)
MotoGP: Can Anyone Stop Quartararo At Catalunya?
Can anyone stop Quartararo at Catalunya?
Barcelona has been happy hunting ground for the Frenchman, but the grid are reset and reloaded to try and derail his roll
Wednesday, 02 June 2021
Not since 2016 have Yamaha won at Mugello, but Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) put in a stunner last time out to take back to the top step and make it four Yamaha wins in the first six for the first time since that very same year. Joining him on the podium, for the first time since 2014 at the Italian track, there was no Ducati. The form book took a twist and instead it was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira putting the cherry on top of an impressive weekend for the Austrian factory, and reigning Champion Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) getting back on the rostrum. Now, as the paddock heads for Catalunya – and a new Turn 10 – what can we expect?
As ever… Quartararo. The Frenchman won last year at the venue despite a late charge from a Suzuki train headed by Mir, and it’s where he was on pole as a rookie and took his first premier class podium. Now recovered from arm pump surgery and back to his best, the Frenchman must surely arrive as favourite. But teammate Maverick Viñales, who said they lost their way with the bike somewhat on his side of the garage after his stunner in Qatar, will be aiming to stem the flow of momentum and get back alongside el Diablo at the front, and Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) will be looking for a less dramatic start to his race to claw back his impressive earlier form in 2021 too. And can Valentino Rossi (Petronas Yamaha SRT) get further into that top ten?
2020 at the track plus a podium last time out teases that the biggest threat may be Mir, however. Both he and Team Suzuki Ecstar teammate Alex Rins had some serious speed at Mugello, and the reigning Champion and his teammate completed the podium in Barcelona last year. Are we now on to the promised better venues Mir cited earlier in the season? And are we about to see that same metronomic brilliance at slicing through to the front appear week in week out?
Rins, meanwhile, is more a man looking for redemption. After speed and progress to the front in the last few, crashes have then ended the Spaniard’s races and he’s left with a mountain to climb. Having shown how fast he is in the latter stages of 2020, if Rins can stay on he’ll be another name to automatically add to the podium fight… and that added to his rostrum at the venue last year.
At KTM though, the trajectory is already back on the up after an incredibly impressive charge in Italy. The Austrian factory didn’t come out the blocks swinging with the same armoury as 2020 earlier this year, but it surely would only have been a matter of time… and Mugello says yes. It was not only another podium, but also another top five for the second KTM across the line as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) equalled his best of the year so far despite never having ridden Mugello in MotoGP™ before. A new chassis and some serious juice were on show as Binder even equalled the top speed record too… where will they shuffle into the fight in Barcelona? Can that form continue?
Ducati, meanwhile, arrive from a slightly more muted weekend. It was supposed to be their turf at Mugello, but with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) crashing out early on after having been the fastest Borge Panigale machine, it was left to Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) to pick up the baton. And he put on a real show duelling Quartararo early on, before then just slipping from the podium places into fourth. He’s second in the standings, however, and is always a threat. His teammate Jorge Martin also returns from injury this weekend, so that’ll be something to keep an eye on in the Pramac garage.
So what of Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team)? The Queenslander can’t be counted out either, despite a more solid Italian GP compared to his stunners preceding it. But he was happy with good points and being near the front to the finish, with a record at Mugello that hadn’t been kind. Will Barcelona see Miller bring it back to the fight for the podium?
At Honda, that fight for the podium remains the goal. After some impressive pace at times, it’s not fully come together yet in 2021, although Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) has been fourth, equalling his best. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) remains under the microscope as the eight-time World Champion continues his return, teammate Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) is still finding his feet and Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) hasn’t quite had the form shown last year yet. For all three though, it’s familiar and true home turf… and they’ve got some impressive CVs at the venue. Can they reset and impress once again at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya?
Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, meanwhile, continue their roll in 2021, with Aleix Espargaro leading the charge. And last time out may have been home turf for the factory, but this time it’s home turf for him as he hails from right next to the track. With a good record there and continued momentum, what can the Noale factory do in Barcelona?
The gap for Quartararo in the points is now more substantial, but it’s not yet a whole race win. So one Grand Prix is all that that could turn it on its head. Will that happen in Barcelona or will the Frenchman continue his catch me if you can? We’ll find out in the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, with lights out for the MotoGP™ race at the earlier time of 13:00 (GMT +2).
MotoGP™ Championship top five:
1 Fabio Quartararo – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP – Yamaha – 105
2 Johann Zarco* – Pramac Racing – Ducati – 81
3 Francesco Bagnaia – Ducati Lenovo Team – Ducati – 79
4 Jack Miller – Ducati Lenovo Team – Ducati – 74
5 Joan Mir – Team Suzuki Ecstar – Suzuki – 65
*Independent Team rider
Gardner vs Fernandez: another clash of the Titans at Catalunya?
The Australian took his first win of the year in wily style at Mugello. But now we head onto home turf for the rookie… who remains the closest challenger
Remy Gardner (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was already a Grand Prix winner heading into Mugello, but he’d not yet been on the top step in 2021. The Australian has ironed out his form to almost perfection this season, although the cherry missing from the top was that win. Now, after defeating his teammate on the last lap in one of the closest Moto2™ finishes of all time, it’s mission accomplished.
For Gardner, the pressure has certainly eased. With a new KTM MotoGP™ deal already signed and that win ticked off, he can concentrate fully on keeping that consistent record. Will he ease off though? And what about teammate Raul Fernandez? The rookie keeps on impressing and he may have ultimately lost at Mugello, but it was another tour de force. And the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is more of a known quantity, so Fernandez and Gardner will be tough to beat. For the rest, and each other.
Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46) remains third thanks to his consistency, and the Italian – who has made a habit of such clean last laps that he’s now gained from a couple of high profile late penalties for riders ahead of him – but he’s still looking for that step to bridge the gap to those ahead. For Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team), on the losing side of that penalty, Mugello was the opposite. He may not have stood on the podium but the American took a leap forward that he’ll want to continue in Catalunya, and get some revenge for the rostrum lost. Can he keep that form?
Both Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) had been two of those often just up the road in 2021, but now consistency is biting a little harder as both suffered a DNF at Mugello. For Lowes, it was from second when chasing for the lead and Diggia a little further back, but both will have a clear focus: finish. Finish well. And pick up some more big points as Roberts homes in…
The rookie battle, behind Raul Fernandez, is also heating up as Tony Arbolino (Liqui Moly Intact GP) continues his storming of the front, and Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) remains an impressive performer. Can they keep their roll going and make life harder for the riders who, so far, have just had the edge?
After one of the best Moto2™ duels ever, Barcelona is poised to let battle recommence. The intermediate class go racing at the slightly later time of 14:30 (GMT +2) at the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, so make sure to tune in!
Moto2™ Championship top five:
1 Remy Gardner – Red Bull KTM Ajo – Kalex – 114
2 Raul Fernandez – Red Bull KTM Ajo – Kalex – 108
3 Marco Bezzecchi – Sky Racing Team VR46 – Kalex – 88
4 Sam Lowes – Elf Marc VDS Racing Team – Kalex – 66
5 Fabio Di Giannantonio – Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 – Kalex – 60
Familiar turf calls for Acosta
Can the Championship leader hit back at Catalunya?
His advantage remains impressive at the top, but Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) has been more of a top ten points scorer in the last two races. The rookie continues to impress and he did just take his first front row though… and now we return to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, aka much more familiar turf. Even for a rookie. So can he get back on the roll that saw him previously enjoy the biggest leading margin in the Championship… ever?
The pressure does remain less than some of the whirlwind around the number 37 would suggest, however. He can DNF twice and his teammate would have to win both races for his lead to be cut to nearly nothing… and it would still be his lead. Aforementioned teammate Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) will be keen for the deck to shuffle his way though, and after another podium to put some bad luck to bed he’ll likely be a threat again. Gabriel Rodrigo (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3) likewise, who took his very first podium at the venue in 2018 and arrives off the back of his second taken in Mugello. And can Sergio Garcia (Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team get back in the mix?
Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) has had speed before his victory too, and he’ll be aiming for more consistency after taking his second win last weekend. Darryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta Racing) is another looking to get back in the groove at the front as he was earlier in the season, and the South African also took his first Grand Prix win at the venue last year, so it’s good turf for him.
One rider with exceptional consistency, however, is Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The Japanese rider put in an incredibly impressive ride on Sunday and is now third overall. Showcasing some metronomic ability to run at the front in 2021, the number 71 is converting flashes of speed into a sustained campaign so far. He already has a pole position and podium, just not this season… and the standings say it may be only a matter of time.
The flotilla of home heroes, the veteran Italians up in the mix and the likes of John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) and Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) will be keen to make sure they’re in the freight train fight too though, so who will come out on top in Catalunya? Acosta? Masia? Another previous winner? Or for some, will the aim remain the long game?
We’ll find out at 11:20 (GMT +2) on Sunday as Moto3™ rev up in Montmelo.
Moto3™ Championship top five:
1 Pedro Acosta – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM – 111
2 Jaume Masia – Red Bull KTM Ajo – KTM – 59
3 Ayumu Sasaki – Red Bull KTM Tech3 – KTM – 57
4 Sergio Garcia – Solunion GASGAS Aspar Team – GASGAS – 56
MotoAmerica: Clark Joins Travis Wyman Racing For Mini Cup
Chris Clark joins Travis Wyman Racing for 2021 MotoAmerica season
14-year-old Virginian to compete in all four MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul rounds
Travis Wyman Racing will be a two-rider team for the remainder of the 2021 season. The team welcomes to its ranks Chris Clark, 14, of Fairfax, Va., who will compete at all four of this year’s MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul rounds in the Ohvale 160 and Ohvale 190 classes.
Clark is both an accomplished mini road racer and an established social media influencer. He kicked off his mini road racing career at age 12; has amassed more than 15 wins and more than 35 podiums in about 50 race starts; and has more than 220,000 followers on TikTok. Clark competed in the 2020 MotoAmerica Mini Cup Series, finishing 18th in the 160 Class standings.
“I’m happy to have Chris on board as a member of the Travis Wyman Racing team,” Travis Wyman said. “I think Chris has a very bright future ahead of him in road racing, and I’m looking forward to working with Chris and his family at MotoAmerica’s Mini Cup rounds this year.”
The MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul gets underway at the next MotoAmerica round, which takes place June 11-13 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The remaining three rounds are scheduled for June 25-27 at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash.; Aug. 13-15 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pa.; and Sept. 17-19 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.

“I’m so excited to be joining Travis Wyman Racing for the 2021 season,” Clark said. “I think racing alongside Travis will make me a better rider, and I can’t wait for the Mini Cup season to get started.”
Clark’s Ohvales will run a similar paint scheme to Wyman’s 2020 BMW S 1000 RR, and Clark’s leathers are patterned after Wyman’s. In addition to competing in the Mini Cup, Clark plans to continue racing in his local mini road racing series, which include DMV MiniGP, NJ MiniGP and the Sandy Hook Speedway Mini Moto Series.
Clark’s sponsors for the 2021 season include Bison Leathers, Karn’s Performance, Bimola Helmets, TechSpec Tank Grips, MoTool, Factory Effex, GoPro and Slick Products.
For more information about Chris Clark, visit his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/chris.clark.racing24), Instagram account (@chris.clark.racing), or TikTok feeds (@cclark24 or @gp0racer).
MotoGP: Gardner To Tech3 KTM Factory Racing In 2022

GARDNER CONFIRMED FOR 2022 TECH3 KTM FACTORY RACING MOTOGP™ SADDLE
2021 MotoGP news
Grand Prix winning Moto2™ star Remy Gardner will move into the MotoGP class next season and steer one of the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing RC16s as he continues his upward trajectory at world championship level.
Gardner, the current Moto2 championship leader, Italian Grand Prix victor and owner of five podiums from six events this season as part of Aki Ajo’s Red Bull KTM Ajo squad, has signed a contract to make his MotoGP debut next year and completes the final step on the KTM GP Academy career ‘ladder’ by joining his former team.
The 23-year-old’s potential has been evident through an education that involved one term in Moto3 and five in Moto2. He was finally snared by KTM to round-off advanced phases of his development under Ajo’s watchful eye and in the crew that has pushed both the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing athletes – Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira – to triumph in MotoGP.
Remy made his GP debut in San Marino in 2014. He first stood on the Moto2 podium in 2019 at the Grand Prix of Argentina and has progressed to be one of the main protagonists of the division. After his success at Mugello last weekend he now holds two Moto2 winner’s trophies and fronts the standings by six points.
Gardner will fire-up the Tech3 KTM RC16 for the first round of the 2022 season, almost three decades after his father, Wayne, retired from the premier class of Grand Prix racing in 1992.
Remy Gardner: “I’m extremely happy that KTM have given me this opportunity. It’s a dream come true for me and what we have worked for up until this point. It’s an incredible chance for me and I cannot wait to ride the bike. I just want to thank KTM for believing in me. Right now we need to focus on finishing 2021 in a strong way. I want to thank also everyone who has supported me to reach MotoGP. We’re just getting started.”
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It’s a real pleasure for us to bring Remy to MotoGP next season because we knew about his speed and ability for Moto2 and he has confirmed that potential. We believe there is much more to come from him and it’s important he has this opportunity to keep growing. Remy is a typical racer. He’s super-determined and never gives up. He’s exciting to watch and we’re looking forward to working with him in this next step. Again, we’re also showing that the KTM GP Academy can give the right opportunity for riders that want to go all the way.”
Hervé Poncharal, Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team Principal: “We are very proud, happy and confident to welcome Remy. We believe he will be a strong asset to the KTM MotoGP line up and I think having taken this decision is now going to help Remy to focus 100% on his Moto2 World Championship and will also help us, the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team to focus on our 2021 season. So, welcome back, Remy, keep on pushing and come to join us for your MotoGP adventure in 2022!”
June 2021
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FEATURES
Inside Info: Electric And Euro5 Bikes To The Fore, and more…
Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1972 Seeley Norton
Quick Look: The Raucous Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Demands Full Attention
Intro: The Aprilia RSV4 Factory Delivers Raw Power, With Confidence
Quick Look: Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar Is Easy To Ride
MotoGP Analysis: Ducati’s MotoGP Journey Started 50 Years Ago, And Saved The Company
Army Of Darkness: Racing In The Time Of Covid, Part 3
Editor’s Scrapbook: Four Generations Of Riders
Hanging With MotoGP And World Superbike Refugee Loris Baz
PROFESSIONAL RACING
MotoAmerica Superbikes At Road Atlanta: Scholtz And Gagne Win!
MotoAmerica Superbikes At VIRginia: Gagne Dominates!
World Superbike At Aragon And Estoril: It’s Rea vs. Redding, Again!
MotoGP At Jerez, Le Mans, And Mugello: Quartararo Pulls Clear
Trivia & Numbers: Comparing MotoGP Championships Won By Active Brands
COLUMNS
Letters To The Editor: MotoGP TV; Zero Electric Interest
10 Years Ago, June 2011: John Hopkins’ Redemption
New Products: Yamaha Water Pipe Protector; Alpinestars Supertech R Boot
The Crash Page: Crashing Out Of Moto3, On The Last Lap
Professional Services Directory: Racers Helping Racers
Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar
ASRA/CCS Newsletter
High-Performance Parts & Services
Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Press Launches And Podiums
AHRMA: Full Race Results From Classic MotoFest In The Heartland

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2021 HMP Final Race Results - ALLAHRMA: Joyce Wins Vintage Cup Races At Heartland Motorsports Park
The 2021 Bridgestone American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) National Historic Cup Roadrace Series Vintage Cup, which highlights the 500 Premier Class, is turning into a high-speed history lesson for racing fans.
The latest lesson, taught May 29 and 30 at the inaugural AHRMA Classic MotoFest® in the Heartland at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas was: BMWs are still highly competitive on a road racing track.
These rounds of the Vintage Cup sponsored by NYC Norton (nycnorton.com) and Roadracing World (roadracingworld.com) had the most entries so far this year with 13 machines pre-entered. With Topeka sitting virtually in the center of the country, racers traveled from all four corners of the lower 48 to meet in the middle.
Tim Joyce won both Saturday and Sunday on John Turner’s 1962 BMW R-50. It was Joyce’s first time racing the air-cooled, horizontally opposed twin. The victories demonstrated the diversity of motorcycles racing in the 2021 Vintage Cup. Previous rounds have been won by British and Japanese machines.
The weather was predicted to be overcast for the inaugural but as racing started on Saturday, the track was dry with the promise of clearing skies. By Race 7, pearls of sunshine were glinting off aluminum tanks in the 500 Premier class.
Prior to the race on Saturday, Joyce shared with Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton, “It’s a beautiful bike but down on power. If it handles, then I may have a chance.”
At the highest level of racing in AHRMA, Joyce couldn’t afford to make mistakes, and his performance all weekend was perfect.
In Saturday’s race, Wes Orloff got a great start and held the lead with Andrew Mauk in second, followed by Joyce. Orloff hit a false neutral causing him to pull straight through the chicane. He came back on the track but it was too late, and Joyce was able to take the checkered flag with Mauk in second and Dave Roper bringing up third.
On Sunday, Orloff again took the lead at the start with Mauk in second then further behind was Joyce. Orloff held the lead up until the white flag lap, and after having set the fast lap in the race, Orloff lost focus when distracted by a downed racer, causing him to take a field excursion in the chicane in a repeat of Saturday. He came back onto the track and connected with Mauk, making it possible for Joyce to drive through and take the checkered. Mauk placed second behind Joyce, with Orloff taking third on the podium.
“Dale Coffman built a bike capable of winning, but I didn’t get it done this weekend,” Orloff said. “Big congrats to Tim and John with the BMW, and I look forward to the next round.”
Mauk is the current points leader riding Keith Leighty’s 1969 Honda, with Orloff in second competing on Dale Coffman’s 1967 Honda. Of note, Roper, bumping up from 350GP, is wringing the neck off of his Carl Engellenner-tuned 1968 Harley Davidson Sprint Special.
“I was so proud to stand on the skybridge and look down on all those beautiful Grand Prix bikes lining up for the start,” said Cummings. “This is proof of concept and the Vintage Cup is a success.”
The 2021 Vintage Cup Trophy will be awarded to the 500 Premier class winner at select events including Roebling Road, Heartland Motorsports Park, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and Barber Motorsports Park. Race dates and event registration links are available at: ahrma.org/schedules-results.
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.
Race Results, Saturday, May 29, 2021
1. Tim Joyce, 1962 BMW R-50, Laurel Hill, FL
2. Andrew Mauk, 1969 Honda CB450, Milwaukee, WI
3. David Roper, 1968 Harley-Davidson Sprint Special, Hicksville, NY
4. Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda 450, Mukwonago, WI
5. Tony Read, 1971 BSA B50, Charlotte, TN
6. Stuart Carter, 1967 AJS Matchless G-50, Royal Oak, MI
7. David Rutherford, 1971 BSA B50, Talking Rock, GA
8. Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA
9. Colton Roberts, 1967 Triumph T100, Pawnee, IL
10. Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
11. Andy Findling, 1961 BSA Gold Star, Kalamazoo, MI
Race Results, Sunday, May 30, 2021
1. Tim Joyce, 1962 BMW R-50, Laurel Hill, FL
2. Andrew Mauk, 1969 Honda CB450, Milwaukee, WI
3. Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda 450, Mukwonago, WI
4. Tony Read, 1971 BSA B50, Charlotte, TN
5. David Roper, 1968 Harley-Davidson Sprint Special, Hicksville, NY
6. Stuart Carter, 1967 AJS Matchless G-50, Royal Oak, MI
7. Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
8. David Rutherford, 1971 BSA B50, Talking Rock, GA
9. Andy Findling, 1961 BSA Gold Star, Kalamazoo, MI
10. Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA
Where To Ride In June: Track Days, Schools, And Races
The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during June 2021.
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6/1 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Half-Camp)
6/2 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
6/2 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/2 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/2 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA
6/2-3 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Two-Day Camp)
6/4 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/4 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/4 Lean Trackdays, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL
6/4 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL
6/4 N2 Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/4 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/4 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Private Training Day)
6/4-6 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
6/4-6 NJMiniGP (Minis), New York Race Complex, Morrisontown, NY (Camp, Practice & Racing)
6/4-6 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR
6/4-6 Sportbike Track Time Track Days (Small Bore), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
6/4-6 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI
6/5 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO
6/5 N2/WERA Endurance Series, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/5 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/5 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)
6/5 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
6/5 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL (Intro/Rider Development Day)
6/5-6 3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MotorSports Ranch (1.7-mile), Cresson, TX
6/5-6 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series/Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/5-6 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (AFM Track), Buttonwillow, CA
6/5-6 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA
6/5-6 Fishtail Riding School, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH
6/5-6 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
6/5-6 MRA Series, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO
6/5-6 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
6/5-6 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA
6/5-6 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/5-6 Racers Edge Private Coaching Day, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
6/5-6 TrackXperience Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
6/5-6 WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH
6/6 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ
6/6 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
6/6 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)
6/6 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL
6/6 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA
6/6-7 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/6-8 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/7 N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/7 Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT
6/7 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ
6/7-8 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/7-8 Z² Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA
6/9 Motovid.com Performance Riding Clinic, Blackhawk Farms Raceway S. Beloit, IL
6/9 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/9-10 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)
6/10 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/10-11 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/11 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
6/11 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/11 Moto Minnesota Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
6/11 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
6/11 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, ON
6/11 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Lake Huron, ON
6/11 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club (WMRC, Canada), Track Days Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC
6/11-13 Canadian Superbike Championship Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON
6/11-13 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/11-13 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/11-13 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR
6/11-13 WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway (w/chicane), Portland, OR
6/12 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/12 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO
6/12-13 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 CCS Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
6/12-13 Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/12-13 CRA (California Roadrace Association) Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Config 13 CW), Buttonwillow, CA
6/12-13 MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV
6/12-13 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/12-13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Fun Camp)
6/12-13 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/12-13 Sportbike Track Time, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)
6/12-13 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Lightning), Millville, NJ
6/12-13 USCRA Road Racing Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/12-13 (Lucas Oil) WERA West Sportsman Series, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA
6/13 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/13 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV
6/13 Florida Track Days, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
6/13 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL
6/13 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (South), Long Pond, PA
6/14 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
6/14 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/14 N2 Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA
6/14 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
6/14-15 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (Two-Day Camp)
6/14-15 Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH
6/14-15 TrackTime Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/15 USCRA Road Racing Series, Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH
6/15-16 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/15-17 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)
6/15-17 Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsport Park, Brechin, ON
6/16 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/16 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/16 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/16 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ (Member-Only Day)
6/16-17 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/18 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, OKC Mile I, Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
6/18 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/18 ARL Track Days (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/18-20 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/18-20 CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 CCS/NEMRR Northest Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/18-20 CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX
6/18-20 CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/18-20 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
6/18-20 SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON
6/19 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, OKC Mile II, Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
6/19 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc. (SMRI) Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM
6/19 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/19 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/19-20 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR
6/19-20 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
6/19-20 FMRRA Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA
6/19-20 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK
6/19-20 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/19-20 N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC
6/19-20 Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA
6/19-20 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA
6/19-20 RideSmart Motorcycle School, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX
6/19-20 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Days, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS
6/19-20 Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/19-20 WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/20 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC
6/20 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL
6/20 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM
6/20 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA
6/20 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/21 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (Full), Willows, CA
6/21 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/21-22 California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA (Two-Day Camp)
6/21-22 JP43 Training School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/21-23 Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
6/23 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/23 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/23-25 Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON
6/25 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA
6/25 Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (Evening Hours)
6/25 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/25-26 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ
6/25-27 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/25-27 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/25-27 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (South), Alton, VA
6/25-27 Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC
6/26 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
6/26 Manitoba Roadracing Association (MRA) Track Days (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB
6/26 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, High Plains Raceway (North), Deer Trail, CO
6/26 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD
6/26-27 AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
6/26-27 Alaska Motorcycle Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/26-27 Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA, Canada) Track Days, Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB
6/26-27 EMRA Series (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, CA
6/26-27 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA
6/26-27 Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY
6/26-27 MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB
6/26-27 MRA Series, High Plains Raceway (North), Deer Trail, CO
6/26-27 NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ
6/26-27 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON
6/26-27 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC
6/26-27 Sportbike Track Time, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
6/26-27 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE
6/26-27 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN
6/26-28 Tony’s Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY
6/27 Florida Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
6/27 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
6/27 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/27 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Kart Track, Avondale, LA
6/28 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV
6/28 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.7-mile CCW), Cresson, TX
6/28 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA
6/29 Advanced Rider Training Sponsored by UtahSBA, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT
6/29-30 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
6/29-7/1 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)
6/30 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY
6/30 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
French Superbike: Valentin Debise Continues Domination At Ledenon
SBK Course 2
SBK Situation
SSP 600 Course 1
SSP 600 Course 2
SSP 600 Situation
More, from a press release issued by the French Superbike Championship:
FSBK-FE: DOUBLES OR NOTHING ON THE LÉDENON CIRCUIT
05/30/21
Ledenon (30)
This weekend of 29 and 30 May, the Ledenon circuit hosted the 3 rd stage of the France Superbike Championship organized by the MC Lédenon under the aegis of the FFM. In each category, the leaders achieved doubles! Find out who were behind the weekend’s exploits.
SUPERBIKE
COURSE 1: DEBISE IN SOLITAIRE
Author of a good start, Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki Twist Ring Racing – Dunlop) sets the tone from the first seconds. Unstoppable, he applies the same strategy as in the last races: take off! The paddock thus finds the rider of the Kawasaki n ° 153 in the lead at the finish, more than 6 seconds ahead of the other competitors.
Launched in pursuit of him, Mathieu GINES (Yamaha Tech Solutions – Michelin) resisted in the first laps against Alan TECHER (BMW Tecmas – Michelin) who moved to 3rd place after a very good start from 6th place on the grid. The hierarchy changes in the 14 th round, TECHER elbowing and relegates GINES in 3 rd position. At the end of a game that continues until the last laps, it is finally the reigning French Champion who stands out in second place ahead of TECHER, 3 rd .
Axel MAURIN (Yamaha CMS – Michelin) was hit with a real blow! In 4 th place until the 19 th lap, the CMS team rider pulled straight into the gravel trap and lost a considerable amount of time. He nevertheless managed to get back on track and finished 13 th . For its part, Morgan BERCHET (Yamaha – Dunlop) will grant the 4 th place after having faced Kenny Foray (BMW Tecmas – Michelin). The driver of BMW n ° 78, determined to take the first place, seemed to have some problems and slowed down in the second part of the race. Kenny Foray will still wins an honorable 5 th place after having resisted Sébastien SUCHET (Kawasaki – Dunlop), 6th .
Already very fast during testing, the Challenger, Martin RENAUDIN (Yamaha Motorcycles & GPAddict – Pirelli) took the 7 th place ahead of Gregory LEBLANC (Ducati TWR – Pirelli) and Matthew Lussiana (Yamaha – Dunlop).
In Superbike Challengers pilot, William ANTIGA (Honda – Michelin) and Alan AGOGUE (Yamaha – Dunlop) respectively 12 th and 14 th in the scratch, complete the podium. Note, the resident of Team Le Mans Sud Guillaume RAYMOND (Suzuki LMS – Bridgestone) and the winner of the European Bike 2020
Leo Challamel (BMW – Dunlop) finished 4 th and 5 th .
RACE 2: NEW DOUBLE FOR DEBISE
Would the scenario repeat itself for Valentin DEBISE? His opponents try to answer in the negative! Mathieu GINES remains in the leader’s wheel in the first laps. Then, in the 5th lap, Kenny FORAY takes the ascendancy over the reigning French Champion who then finds himself in the sights of Alan TECHER.
Halfway through the race, DEBISE is moving less than a second from FORAY. GINES, meanwhile, manages his race in 3 rd rank and TECHER the 4 th . Despite the efforts and the implementation of the pilot 78, Debise finally widens the gap and is essential for a 6 th place win in MotoGP. FORAY confirms an honorable second place ahead of GINES and TECHER.
The gain of 5 th place, on the other hand, stages a battle between Morgan BERCHET, Gregory LEBLANC, Sébastien SUCHET and Axel MAURIN. The quartet finished in the same order with BERCHET in 5 th row ahead of LEBLANC, SUCHET and MAURIN.
Rigorous, the current leader of the Superbike Challenger Martin RENAUDIN ranks 9 th in the scratch and first in its class. Author of the same result as in the morning, Guillaume ANTIGA wins the points for second place ahead of Alan AGOGUE. Note Clement STOLL (Kawasaki – Dunlop) and Bryan Chuat (Yamaha – Pirelli) finished 4 th and 5 th in the Challenger category.
In the provisional, DEBISE is in the lead with 154 points ahead of GINES (112 points) and BERCHET (74 points).
As a challenger, RENAUDIN is in the lead with 145 points ahead of ANTIGA (124 points) and AGOGUE (97 points).
SUPERSPORT 600
RACE 1: DEBISE ALWAYS IN FRONT
Despite his very good time during practice, Valentin DEBISE (Kawasaki – Michelin) encountered strong resistance from the young Challenger Tom BERCOT (Yamaha – Pirelli) who applied continuous pressure on the Albigensian rider for a large part of the race. race! However, the latter relaxes his effort in the last laps in front of the frantic pace of DEBISE which is illustrated in this first race. BERCOT therefore finished second.
In 3 rd place, the Challenger Ludovic CAUCHI (Yamaha – Pirelli) fails to keep pace with the two leaders. However, it manages its management and confirms the 3 rd place on the podium, synonymous with “big points” for the general classification.
Despite a good start to race in 4 th place, the pilot Challenger Matthew GREGORIO (Yamaha – Pirelli) is penalized because of too noisy machine. He then finds himself obliged to make a passage through the pit lane and concluded the race in 7 th spot.
The foot of the podium is contested by two SSP600 riders. After a long battle, finally found Hugo CLERE (Yamaha – Pirelli) in 4 th place ahead Enzo DE LA VEGA (Yamaha – Pirelli), relegated to the 5 th rank. Effective during tests, Kevin LONGEARET (Yamaha – Dunlop) wins the 6 th place in race.
The top 3 Challenger consisting of Tom BERCOT Ludovic CAUCHI and Matthew GREGORIO, the paddock, however, notes the strong performance of Kilian AEBI (Suzuki – Dunlop) pilot from Cups of France Promosport, which ranks 8 th in the scratch and 4 th of its category.
RACE 2: DEBISE AT THE SQUARE
The wild flight of Valentin DEBISE from 2nd place on the starting grid is to be put into perspective with the missed start of poleman and Challenger pilot Tom BERCOT. The Albigensian takes the lead in the first lap while BERCOT, who saw a few drivers pass in front of him in the first corner, must increase his efforts to come and wedge his wheels behind the other Challenger Ludovic CAUCHI, 2nd at the end first round. BERCOT finally takes the ascendancy over the rider of Yamaha n ° 74 and tries to join DEBISE. This will not happen: the rider of Kawasaki n ° 153 drives the point home and wins in front of BERCOT.
CAUCHI his side, is found in the clutches of his colleague Challenger Matthew GREGORIO and fails to contain his opponent: he goes down to 4 th place. Yet in the last round, CAUCHI his attack on the driver No. 24 and recovers the 3 rd spot leaving GREGORIO settle for the podium.
Note Enzo DE LA VEGA and Hugo CLERE battled for 3 rd place alongside GREGORIO and CAUCHI before falling in the 11 th round. The pilot Challenger Kilian AEBI inherits the 5 th place in front of the driver SSP600 Dylan THOUSAND (Yamaha – Pirelli).
The top 3 Challenger is therefore made up of BERCOT, CAUCHI and GREGORIO.
In the provisional, DEBISE is in the lead with 148 points ahead of CAUCHI (117 points) and BERCOT (99 points).
In Challenger, CAUCHI is in the lead with 142 points ahead of BERCOT (134 points) and GREGORIO (78 points).
GRAND PRIX OBJECTIVE- PRE MOTO 3
RACE 1: MIZERA IN FULL FORM
Following his domination during practice, the young Amaury MIZERA (Beon Yamaha) made a faultless race and won after having outdistanced his main opponent: Mattéo ROMAN (KTM RC4R). The latter, also too fast for the rest of the OGP field, consolidates the 2 nd place with more than 15 seconds ahead of Jules BERCOT (Beon Honda), 3 rd .
Mathis FARGIER (Brevo PM3) takes advantage of the fall of Clement Giabbani (Moriwaki) in the 13 th round and 4th class before Nathan AMIRAULT (Beon Yamaha).
RACE 2: MIZERA RESISTS IN ROMAN
After a red flag waved by the Race Direction following the fall of several drivers at the start, the race started again a few minutes later for 10 laps.
As fast as ever, Amaury MIZERA takes control and then pulls away slightly from his best opponent, Mattéo ROMAN. The latter nevertheless returned to the clinch at the halfway point and applied constant pressure on MIZERA until the very last lap. However, it was the driver of the Beon Yamaha n ° 111 who distinguished himself in front of ROMAN.
Mathis FARGIER completes the podium ahead of Remy SANJUAN (KTM RC4R) and Elliot KASSIGIAN (KTM RC4R).
In the provisional, MIZERA is still in the lead with 154 points ahead of ROMAN (83 points) and SANJUAN (79 points).
NSF 250
RACE 1: GUYAU, AS IN TESTS
Like the qualifying practice, Lorenzo GUYAU (Honda) was faster than his opponents and won. As for Marius HENRY (Honda), he takes second place ahead of Ilan PERON (Honda).
STROKE 2: DOUBLE FOR GUYAU
It’s tight between the NSF pilots! Neck to neck at the end of the race, Lorenzo GUYAU won with only a few tenths ahead of Marius HENRY.
Ilan PERON could not take the start.
In the provisional, HENRY is in the lead with 87 points ahead of GUYAU (78 points) and PERON (77 points).
SUPERSPORT 300
COURSE 1: BOUDIN RESISTS AND WINS
The best start can be attributed to the second fastest driver in testing: Florent DA CUNHA (Kawasaki – Pirelli). He takes Alexis PUDDING (FT Yamaha Racing Academy – Michelin) and Alexy NEGRIER (Yamaha – Pirelli) in his wheel and then sees lose the advantage in the 2 nd round. BOUDIN then takes control of the trio without detaching himself from his two opponents. After multiple passes of arms during the entire race, it is finally BOUDIN who wins by a hair on NEGRIER who himself stole 2nd place leaving the last step of the podium to DA CUNHA.
Behind the leading group, another trio made up of Line VIEILLARD (Yamaha FT Racing Academy – Michelin), Paul CAILLOL (Kawasaki – Pirelli) and Diego PONCET (Kawasaki – Pirelli) are in a fight for the foot of the podium during the first laps of race. Over the loops, the group “loose” and OLD installs an advance enabling him to sit the 4 th place on the finish line. CAILLOL fall after holding the 5 th row into the 13 th round. And it is a surprise that the paddock find the 5 th row: Anatole BEAUPÈRE (Kawasaki – Pirelli)! Author of a superb recovery from the 19 th place on the starting grid, he confirms here that can be counted on to play leading roles in Race 2. Poncet, meanwhile, finished 6 th .
Challenger side, Enzo DAHMANI (Kawasaki – Dunlop) confirmed his good form following the trials and wins by finishing 14 th in scratch just before Lucas LINXE (Kawasaki – Pirelli), 2 nd category. On the 3 rd place on the podium, Dorian JOULIN (Yamaha – Pirelli) finishes the race in 21 th place after starting in 32 th place on the grid.
RACE 2: BOUDIN ON THE WIRE
Like the morning race, Florent DA CUNHA, Alexis BOUDIN and Alexy NEGRIER offer a three-way ballet for the victory. Truly above the rest, the trio with the mobile hierarchy continues the battle until the finish line where the three drivers are held in less than two tenths. Finally, BOUDIN scored a 2nd victory ahead of NEGRIER and DA CUNHA.
Within the group of pursuers, unlike in race 1, Line VIEILLARD found strong opponents with Anatole BEAUPÈRE, Diego PONCET and Adrien QUINET (Kawasaki – Pirelli)! After a magnificent play by heated exchanges, BEAUPÈRE finished 4 th at OLD, Poncet and Quinet.
On the Challenger side, Enzo DAHMANI wins once again ahead of Lucas LINXE. The latter was however first in the category at the start of the race but finished second in front of Fergus CHRETIENNOT (KTM – Pirelli).
In the provisional, NEGRIER is leading with 108 points ahead of PONCET (98 points) and QUINET (84 points).
As a challenger, DAHMANI is in the lead with 103 points ahead of CHRETIENNOT (102 points) and AMOURET (92 points).
SIDE-CAR
RACE 2: PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT FLIES!
After a great start, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT took off on the first lap. It adopts a pace that is too fast to print for the rest of the sides board and widens the gap. On the finish line, the n ° 74 team finished king with more than 31 seconds ahead of their pursuers.
Less efficient when the lights were out, LEGLISE / LAVOREL competed with GUIGNARD / POUX in the first laps. The latter also manages to take the best of LEGLISE / LAVOREL which remains in its aspiration. The gap widens in the last part of the race and the hierarchy does not change. GUIGNARD / POUX therefore finishes 2 nd ahead of LEGLISE / LAVOREL.
It is also very tight for the 4 th place! LUNEAU / BIDAULT is holding up against LE BAIL / LEVEAU, both sides cross the finish line in that order and take 4 th and 5 th places.
In F2, it’s LEBLOND / CONIL’s turn to offer the laurels! Effective, the duo resisted the return of CHANAL / LAVOREL, which, unlike race 1, failed to win. In the 13 th round, the side No. 588 is even forced to stop due to a technical problem leaving LEGUEN / CESCUTTI seize the 2 nd spot.
PALACOEUR / CESCUTTI completes the F2 podium.
In the provisional, PEUGEOT / PEUGEOT is leading with 129 points ahead of REEVES / ROUSSEAU (93 points) and LEGLISE / LAVOREL (74 points).
In F2, CHANAL / LAVOREL holds the lead with 130 points ahead of LEBLOND / DOUANE CHAZELLE (88 points) and LEGUEN / CESCUTTI (72 points).
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