MotoGP: Michelin Tire Allocation Is Slightly Different For Algarve II

David Swarts

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November 2, 2021

MotoGP: Michelin Tire Allocation Is Slightly Different For Algarve II

Penultimate Rollercoaster Ride

Due to the Covid-affected race calendar this year, the MotoGP™ paddock will be returning to Portimao for the second time this season, for the penultimate round of the 2021 championship in the Grande Prémio do Algarve.

Situated in the south-west of Portugal, the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve saw action in April in the third round of the series and will now welcome the riders back onto its 4.6kms (2.85 miles) of asphalt, with nine right- and six left-hand corners and a 968m (0.6 miles) front straight. The elevation changes of its rolling layout are quite dramatic, and it features a unique descent into Turn 1 which gives the circuit its fairground ride reference as a ‘high speed rollercoaster’.

Michelin’s allocation will comprise the usual three compounds of front and rear MICHELIN Power Slicks. The front tyres will feature Soft, Medium and Hard compounds which are all symmetric, while the rears will be Soft, Medium and Hard, but with a Medium compound symmetric and the Soft and Hard compounds being asymmetric – with the harder compound on the right to cope with the higher number of right-hand corners.

The temperatures in the Algarve in November should be fairly similar to April, but due to the time of year and its location close to the Atlantic, there is an increased chance of rain compared to the Spring. With this in mind, MICHELIN Power Rain tyres will also be available, and the allocation will be Soft and Medium symmetric fronts, and Soft and Medium rears with an asymmetric design featuring a harder compound on the right, the same as their slick counterparts.

Speaking ahead of the race, Piero Taramasso, Michelin Motorsport Two-Wheel Manager, said: “After the emotional rollercoaster of Misano, with its incredible highs and lows, we are now back at the physical rollercoaster of Portimao with its elevation changes.

“The allocation for this race is slightly different to the previous race back in April. We took onboard the feedback from the riders regarding the Hard compound asymmetric front option and have replaced that tyre with a symmetric version to give them improved feedback and confidence when turning into corners”.

The riders will take to the track on Friday 5 November for the first two Free Practice sessions. Saturday’s schedule will include the usual FP3 session in the morning, followed by the FP4 and two Qualifying sessions in the afternoon. Sunday’s race will be 25 laps, and the lights will go out to signal the start at 13:00 local time.

Rossi Moor Racing In Moto3 Junior World Championship Finale

David Swarts

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November 2, 2021

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Rossi Moor Racing In Moto3 Junior World Championship Finale

Rossi Moor the only American-Hungarian who will start as the youngest rider ever in the last race of the Moto3 Junior World Championship in Valencia on November 21st.

Very good news for all American/Hungarian motorsport fans and for American-Hungarian Motorsport.

The 14-year-old rider of the Fairium Next Generation Riders Team, this year’s Northern Talent Cup bronze medalist, Rossi Attila Moor, was given a fantastic opportunity. Rossi could start in the last Moto3 Junior World Championship race in Valencia on November 21st.

The young talent will riding in the Gazzola Racing Team and will replace Spanish rider Marcos Ruda on a KTM RC250GP bike.

Rossi’s chief engineer for this occasion will be none other than Alessandro Tognelli (nickname Bronzina), who is the chief engineer of Izan Guevara, who is racing in Moto3 World Champioship.

Rossi Moor: I can’t say how happy I am that I was chosen and I will be the first American-Hungarian to participate in the Moto3 Junior World Championship.

I know I won’t have an easy task, but even now, as always, I’m going to get 100% out of myself and from the bike. My goal is to get as much experience as possible in that weekend. Many thanks to Andrea Gazzola, the manager and owner of the Gazzola Racing Team, and of course Stefano Favaro, my father and coach István Moor, and the rest of the team to Katalin Geri, Balázs Schulz, Attila Fazekas and Anett Kovács for always standing by me and believing in me.

Stefano Favaro: I don’t think there could be a better end to this fantastic 2021 season for Rossi Moor. Andrea Gazzola noticed Rossi Moor as early as 2019, when he started as a wild-card three times in Spain in the European Talent Cup series. Now, after two years, with the departure of the Spanish rider Marcos Ruda, he immediately called me to give Rossi a chance.

At the Moto3 Junior World Championships, Rossi Moor will be the youngest American-Hungarian rider ever, so this is a great experience for him. From my side, all I could add was to spoke to Alessandro Tognelli, who is the Chief Engineer of Izan Guevara, Moto3 World Championship rider on the Aspar Team. We want to provide Rossi with the best conditions so that he can have some serious experience in that weekend and get the most out of what it means to compete in a Junior World Championship.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Will Miss Algarve GP

David Swarts

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November 2, 2021

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Will Miss Algarve GP

Marquez to miss Algarve Grand Prix

This past Saturday Marc Marquez, while preparing for the Algarve Grand Prix with one of his standard off-road training sessions, suffered a fall that caused a slight head concussion. After a few days of rest at home and seeing that he was still unwell, today Marquez has been assessed by doctors in a medical check-up to evaluate his current status. As a precautionary measure, this coming weekend Marquez will not contest the Algarve Grand Prix.

Canadian Superbike: TSN Confirms Broadcast Schedule Of Finale

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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Canadian Superbike: TSN Confirms Broadcast Schedule Of Finale

TSN Confirm Final CSBK Pro Superbike Feature Race National Broadcast of 2021 Season

Toronto, ON – The final feature Pro Superbike race of the seven-part 2021 Canadian National Superbike Road racing season will be broadcast next week on The Sports Network, TSN. Held on a beautiful fall weekend at Calabogie Motorsports Park, southwest of Ottawa, ON, the popular 20 turn, 5-kilometer-long road course provided plenty of action.

The series decider premieres on Tuesday, November 2 on TSN Two, at 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.

This event was the deciding race of the 2021 Championship season, with the coveted 2022 CSBK number one plate up for grabs.

Following a tense and tight points battle, the right to hoist the famed Canada Cup would come down to a straight fight between rookie Pro Alex Dumas, age 19, from Quebec City, QC, and Ben Young, age 28, the 2019 CSBK overall CSBK Superbike Champ from Collingwood, ON.

Dumas won in his first career CSBK Pro Superbike start at Calabogie’s opener in July, while Young took the win in the opening of an unprecedented three Pro Superbike races at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers backed round at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in July.

Two-time MotoAmerica National Champ Dumas rides a Suzuki GSX-R1000 backed by Liqui Moly, MPG Moto and the Fast Riding School, his machines prepared by veteran tuner Patrice Goyette.

Former British National Series and MotoAmerica front runner Young, born in Scotland, rides a BMW S1000RR with support from Van Dolder’s Home Team, Barrie Trim and Molding and Parts Canada. Young’s BMW is built by Hindle’s Scott Cartier and Alberta-based Willie Vass.

As well as competing for the Canada Cup, this dynamic duo also aimed to lead their brand to the newly announced Manufacturer’s Title, for the best performing brand of bike across the seven races of the series. Dumas was backed up by the OneSpeed Suzuki of Toronto’s Trevor Daley, while Quebecer’s Michael Leon and Samuel Guerin raced other top BMWs.

Dumas had already clinched the Brooklin Cycle Racing Professional Rookie of the Year Award.

Round 3 – Race 2, Episode 11 on TSN, Pro Superbike Feature final from Calabogie Motorsports Park, September 18:

Tuesday November 2 at 3:30pm ET, 12:30pm PT on TSN 2

Wednesday November 3 at 1:30pm ET, 10:30am PT on TSN 1 and TSN 3

Thursday November 4 at 12:30pm ET, 9:30am PT on TSN 4

Friday November 5 at 12:00pm ET, 9:00pm PT on TSN 4

November 2021

Magazine Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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November 1, 2021

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On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rides KTM’s wild RC 8C track bike at Jerez, Spain, while his gear bag and leathers hang out and relax in Minneapolis, courtesy of Delta Airlines. Photo courtesy KTM.

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In This Issue:

FEATURES

Inside Info: MV Agusta Superveloce Ago; 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Rules Shake-Up, and more…

Photo Retrospective: Shooting Old-School With John Owens

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1969 Kawasaki 125cc KA-1

Tech Analysis: Harley Davidson’s Top-Secret World Superbike

Intro: Riding KTM’s Radical 890cc RC 8C At Jerez

Intro: BMW R 18 B & R 18 Transcontinental = Heavy Metal

MotoGP Analysis: More On MZ’s Thwarted Shot At Glory

2021 Holiday Gift Guide, Part One, For Kids Young & Old

MotoGP Analysis: An Interview With Lin Jarvis, The Man Behind Rossi & Yamaha

Shops: Steady Garage, Home Of The Honda Grom

Dyno Re-Test: Why Every Recent Dyno Run May Be Bogus

Editor’s Scrapbook: Riding TZ250s Back In The Day

RACING

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo, World Champion

Numbers & Trivia: Fabio Quartararo’s Career

ASRA Team Challenge At Daytona: Lochoff Wins

World Superbike: Razgatlioglu Closes In

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Remembering Wes Cooley & Yvon Duhamel

10 Years Ago, November 2011: Danny Eslick Wins A Title

The Kids’ Page: Cole Peterman

The Crash Page: Gus Rodio/David Kohlstaedt’s “Almost”

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

ASRA/CCS Newsletter

High-Performance Parts & Services

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: MotoAmerica 2021 Season Ends With Awards & Reflection

World Supersport: Oli Bayliss Signs With Barni Racing Team

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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World Supersport: Oli Bayliss Signs With Barni Racing Team

Oli Bayliss will race with the Barni Racing Team in WorldSSP 2022

Calvenzano (BG) – The Barni Racing Team is pleased to announce that it will be on track in the 2022 FIM Supersport World Championship with the Ducati Panigale V2 which will be entrusted to Oliver Bayliss.

Oli, son of Ducati legend Troy Bayliss, was born on 20 September 2003 in the Principality of Monaco and, despite his young age, has already gained experience with the Ducati Panigale V4 R in the ASBK, the Australian Superbike championship. After making his debut in 2020 with a third place finish at Morgan Park, Oli Bayliss raced throughout the 2021 ASBK season with the DesmoSport Ducati Team four-cylinder from Borgo Panigale, also taking his first victory on the Hidden Valley track. With the support of Ducati, the Bayliss family has chosen the Barni Racing Team to take Oliver’s career a step further and, at the age of 18, he will compete with international rivals. Oliver Bayliss’s arrival in WorldSSP with the Ducati Panigale V2 comes exactly 20 years after Troy’s first world title with another twin-cylinder Ducati in Superbike. With Oli the Barni Racing Team completes its line-up for 2022. A season that will see for the first time Marco Barnabò’s team involved in two championships with two young talents: Oli Bayliss in WorldSSP with the Panigale V2 and the 20-year-old Luca Bernardi in WorldSBK with the Ducati Panigale V4 R.

Oli Bayliss signing his contract with Barni Racing Team. Photo courtesy Oli Bayliss.

Oliver “Oli” Bayliss

“I am really happy to announce that I will race with the Barni Racing Team in the Supersport World Championship with a Ducati Panigale V2. I have completed my schooling, this means that I can fully concentrate on my career on the bike, on training and only on that.”

Troy Bayliss

“Oliver grew up in the racing world, 2021 was his first year on a Ducati V4 R in ASBK and he immediately took a win in Darwin at the beginning of 2021. Success came sooner than we could wait and I think the move to the Barni Racing Team is a great opportunity. I hope he can have as much fun with the twin-cylinder Ducati as I enjoyed.”

Marco Barnabò – Team Principal

“In 2022 we want to focus on young people and identify talents who can make a stretch of road with us to be, in the future, the new Supersport and Superbike champions. For this reason, when there was the possibility of letting Oliver race in Supersport, in agreement with Ducati, we decided to take the opportunity. Luca Bernardi is 20 years old, Oli 18, we have never had such a young team and I think this was the right time for such a choice. For the first time we will manage two bikes in two categories and at the beginning we will not have to think about the results, but only about the growth path of these two guys. We were the first team to believe in the project to bring Ducati back to Supersport with the Panigale V2 and to see all the interest that is now around this bike and this championship fills us with pride.”

Paolo Ciabatti – Ducati Corse Sporting Director

“We are really happy that Oli can make his debut in the 2022 Supersport World Championship with the new Panigale V2 and the Barni Racing Team! The Bayliss family has always been very close to Ducati and, just in recent months, we presented the special V2 Bayliss Replica version to celebrate Troy’s first world title won 20 years ago. Now the tradition continues with Oli, and we are very happy.”

AHRMA Seeking New Executive Director

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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AHRMA Announces Search for Executive Director

(Elora, Tennessee), AHRMA is searching for a new Executive Director to handle day-to-day operations. This 3,400+ member not-for-profit motorcycle racing organization is replacing its highly regarded ED of 3 years. If you, or someone you know has an interest in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Compensation package:

$70k salary
$600 monthly insurance contribution
$150 month toward cell phone and internet service
Approximately 40 hours/week, not counting travel to events or working events.

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Classification: Employee

Direct Reports: Membership Director, Communications Director, RR Director, DT Director, National OR Director

Job Overview: Planning, organizing, staffing, motivating and leading AHRMA in a manner that supports and achieves the goals established by the board of trustees by following AHRMA’s policies, procedures and rules. This role is considered the COO of the organization and is responsible for the day to day operations of AHRMA.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Day to day to operations of the association.
Establish and maintain banking and professional relationships
All financial functions of the organization.
Annual trustee election process and external financial and tax reporting
Attend Board of Trustee meetings and Executive Committee meetings
Maintain event attendance reporting
Assist membership office in membership retention
Point of contact for membership on any question or concern brought forward
Work with Race Directors on creation of schedule and contract review/approval
Work with staff to secure sponsorships as needed for AHRMA race programs
Monthly review of pre-print version of AHRMA MAG with Communications department
Duties assigned and/or delegated by the Treasurer and Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Billing and collection of advertising invoices in AHRMA MAG
Point of contact for AHRMA’s investment accounts and reporting of such accounts
Assemble annual operating budget
Other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements: BS or BBA. Advanced degree preferred. PC literate. Experience with not-for-profit organizations a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Be able to sit 50% of the day.
Be able to stand 50% of the day.
Be able to lift 25 pounds.
Use computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Some exposure to outside conditions is required.

NOTE: Please provide resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format. The deadline to submit your resume with cover letter is November 16, 2021 at 5pm EST.

About AHRMA

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring and competing on classic motorcycles. With about 4000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

Yamaha Champions Riding School Announces 2022 Schedule

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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Yamaha Champions Riding School Announces 2022 Schedule

Millville, NJ – Yamaha Champions Riding School, the premier riding school in North America, is proud to announce the partial 2022 schedule featuring events in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington state. This is a partial schedule release with several more dates to be added in the next few weeks. In all, the 2022 ChampSchool schedule consists of more than 21 events including 2-Day ChampSchool, ChampStreet, and ChampGrad curriculums. Significant “early bird” discounts are available for all schools up to 60 days before the events as most schools will sell out months in advance.

“We pushed hard to get this 2022 partial schedule out early because we’ve had a terrific 2021 but had to turn away a lot of students due to full schools,” CEO Nick Ienatsch explains. “We keep our classes small because we feel that riding must be taught specifically and individually, but we sold out of 2021 2-Day School seats by August! We have added several new events, changed up some programs, and we include our new Champ U online curriculum with every in-person school purchase. Thanks to all riders for their interest; see what events fit your schedule and let’s ride together in 2022.”

Homestead in January

The first event of the year is going to be epic! Yamaha Champions Riding School is going to Homestead-Miami Speedway for what has turned into our annual four-day moto-vacation extravaganza! ChampSchool has partnered with N2 Track Days for four days of fun in the sun. Thursday and Friday January 20 – 21 will feature our 2-Day ChampSchool, and ChampStreet Programs. N2 Track Days will be holding a track day event on Saturday and Sunday, January 22 -23. Rental bikes will be available from Bike Pass Motorsports, Track Bike Rentals, and BobbleHeadMoto. 2-Day ChampSchool students will also have the opportunity to get “third-day” private coaching from Kyle Wyman, Ben Walters, Chris Peris, Eziah Davis and others at the N2 Event. Call the boss and take vacation time now. This event will sell out.

Vegas Baby

Speaking of vacations, the second event of the year will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Super Bowl Weekend. The 2-Day ChampSchool and 1-Day ChampStreet programs will be held on Friday and Saturday February 11/12, just in time for students to enjoy the Super Bowl in Vegas. We will be back in sin city at the end of the year with a 2-Day ChampSchool and 1-Day ChampStreet program on December 10th and December 11th. Rental bikes will be available for the 2-Day ChampSchool so you can fly in instead of hauling your bike, while ChampStreet is taught on your own street bike.

Winter Motorsports

ChampSchool’s traditional winter home is Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ. Inde is a gearhead’s dream with 75,000 sq-ft of beautiful facilities, a five-acre skid pad, and an amazing, freshly repaved, 21-turn road course. We will be holding traditional 2-Day ChampSchool events at Inde in February as well as adding ChampStreet to the program. On March 3rd and 4th we will hold our first ever “Racer Only” school. This event will NOT include our normal 2-Day curriculum, but will focus specifically on racing, race craft, training, nutrition, sponsorship, and racing as a business. Additional Inde events will be added later that will include retail schools and grad-only schools. Inde is the perfect destination to improve your skills while your friends are shoveling snow. Private “third-day” coaching is available from Kyle Wyman and Chris Peris at most Inde Motorsports Ranch events. Yamaha motorcycles are available to rent at all Inde events for a true “arrive and ride” experience.

Texas: Pre-MotoGP

We have had years of requests to come to Texas and its finally happening. We will visit Texas for the first time, rolling into MotorSports Ranch just outside of Dallas/Ft. Worth for a 2-Day ChampSchool program on April 4-5. This is the Monday/Tuesday prior to MotoGP at COTA. Come ride with us at this very fun track and then take the 3.5hr trip to COTA to watch the best in the world.

Illinois: First Mid-West Visit

We have a massive mid-west following who have traveled all over the country to ride with us, and now we are finally coming to them. On August 10/11, we will be holding a 2-Day ChampSchool program at beautiful Autobahn Country Club just outside of Chicago. This is an amazing facility at the perfect time of year.

California Screamin’

ChampSchool loves California and California loves ChampSchool because every California event in 2021 was sold out! YCRS is returning to California for up to six events in 2022. The first California event will be on March 21 – 22 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park for ChampSchool and ChampStreet programs. We will be back at Buttonwillow again for a 2-Day program on October 3 – 4. We can also confirm events at the newly repaved Streets of Willow on April 15 – 16, as well as November 10 – 11. New for 2022 will be our first visit to Thunderhill Raceway Park in Northern California on May 24 – 25 for a 2-Day ChampSchool.

The Carolinas

The ChampSchool team will travel to Garysburg, NC, to the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR, a.k.a. NCBike) and partnering with N2 on April 28th and 29th. We return to the Carolinas again in on September 30 – Oct 1 for another N2 partner event at the freshly repaved Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. The NCBike and CMP events will be held on Thursday/Friday before N2 Track Days on Saturday and Sunday. This means additional practice for students and private coaching opportunities for Grads.

Mile High in Colorado

ChampSchool is coming back to Colorado on Memorial Day weekend at High Plains Raceway! Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29. This event will feature our 1-day ChampStreet program and our full 2-Day ChampSchool. This event will sell out and will have limited rental availability, so prep your bike and come ride with our team that includes six-time MRA #1 plate holder Ryan Burke and class champions like Michael Applehans and Joe Clark.

Washington’s Ridge

ChampSchool is back with a full program at “The Ridge” in June. Ridge Motorsports Park is the premier road course facility in Washington state and ChampSchool is excited about returning for our fifth straight year. The event will be held on the Tuesday/Wednesday after the MotoAmerica weekend. Watch the pros race on the weekend and then learn from them during the week.

Northeast: Pitt and NJMP

The Northeast will have four events in 2022. Pittsburgh International Race Complex is one of the most beautiful facilities in the country and YCRS is proud to host an event on August 15 – 17, the week of MotoAmerica, when the weather will be perfect. New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is the traditional summer home for Yamaha Champions Riding School and they will host three events on May 16 – 18, June 20 – 22, and September 5 – 7. With more than 45 million people within a couple hour’s drive of the famous south Jersey track, NJMP is an extremely popular facility and a ton of fun. The spring NJMP events on the Thunderbolt course will feature a 3-Day program with our ChampStreet/ChampGrad program on day 1 and the 2-Day ChampSchool program on day two and three. The September event will feature the same 3-Day program on the Lightning course, the week of MotoAmerica.

Stay Tuned for More

The 2022 Yamaha Champions Riding School schedule will continue to expand with new events being added throughout the rest of the year. Check back often at www.champschool.com for the latest info.

January 20 – 21, 2022 – Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

February 11 -12, 2022 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

February 22 – 23, 2022 – Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

March 3 – 4, 2022 – Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

March 21 – 22, 2022 – Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

April 4 – 5, 2022 – MotorSports Ranch, Cresson, TX

April 15 – 16, 2022 – Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

April 29 – 30, 2022 – NCBike, Garysburg, NC

May 16 – 18, 2022 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

May 24 – 25, 2022 Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

May 28 – 29, 2022 High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

June 20 – 22, 2022 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

June 28 – 29, 2022 Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

August 10 – 11, 2022 Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

August 15 – 16, 2022 Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Pittsburgh, PA

September 5 – 7, 2022 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

October 3 – 4, 2022 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

October 13 – 14, 2022 Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

November 10 – 11, 2022 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

November 16 – 17, 2022 Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

December 10 – 11, 2022 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

About Yamaha Champions Riding School:

Yamaha Champions Riding School (ChampSchool) is the nation’s premier motorcycle training program. ChampSchool is the evolution of the Freddie Spencer High-Performance Riding School and is led by racer, author, and former right-hand man of Spencer, Nick Ienatsch. ChampSchool uses “Champions Habits” to teach all riders the skills and techniques used by the top riders in the world to go faster safer, while concentrating on the way in which modern motorcycles are designed to be ridden. ChampSchool is dedicated to making all motorcycle riders safer and more in control of their riding, no matter what type of riding they do. For more information visit www.champschool.com

Yamaha Champions Riding School is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Alpinestars, Arai Helmets, YamaLube, GYTR, Chatterbox, GB Racing, ModOp, Chickenhawk Tire Warmers, Techspec, Payless Rental Cars, Omne Diem and N2 Trackdays.

California Superbike School Releases 2022 Schedule

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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California Superbike School Releases 2022 Schedule

Our 2022 schedule is now live! The dates and locations are similar to last year. One big difference is we are going to Circuit of The Americas in Austin for a 2-Day camp in August, with the option to ride your own bike there. We are returning to Pittsburgh, using the full 2.7-mile configuration. Other news is the Streets of Willow Springs was repaved and quite smooth now. The recent schools there have been a joy with that upgrade. The Ridge in Washington State and Barber in Alabama were also recently repaved and riding them is pure exhilaration.

This is the first announcement so you are pretty much guaranteed to get the dates and locations you want right now. Of course we will have a brand new fleet of 2022 BMW S1000RR’s ready for you as well.

In 2021 it was great to see all the students coming out and getting on with enjoying their lives and improving their riding skills at the school. It’s fulfilling to be able to provide a service that for so many can be transformative. We will see you at the track!

Click here to sign up for a class

Call us toll-free (800) 530-3350 to check availability

2022 California Superbike School Schedule

2/19-20 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

3/12-13 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

3/17-18 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA **

3/19-20 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

3/21-22 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – R

4/1-2 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

4/3-4 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

4/7-8 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA **

4/9-10 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

4/23-24 Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

4/25-26 Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA **

5/2-3 VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

5/4-5 VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA **

5/9-10 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/11-12 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ **

5/13 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/23-24 NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

5/31-6/1 Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL **

6/11-12 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/13-14 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA **

6/20-21 Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA **

7/5-6 Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA **

7/7-9 Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/1-2 VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

8/3-4 VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA **

8/8-9 Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/10-11 Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA **

8/15-16 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/17-18 New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ **

8/22 Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

8/25-26 Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX **

9/3-4 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/5-6 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA **

9/24-25 Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

9/26-27 Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA **

9/30-10/1 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

10/2-3 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

10/8-9 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

10/22-23 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

10/24-25 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA – R

11/19-20 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV **

**=Two-Day Camp, R=Code RACE Program

MotoGP: Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Previews Algarve GP

David Swarts

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November 1, 2021

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MotoGP: Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Previews Algarve GP

Tech3 KTM Factory Racing pair enters start-finish-straight of 2021

With just two rounds to go this 2021 season, the Grande Prémio do Algarve marks the penultimate event and leads the MotoGP World Championship back to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve this weekend, a venue that holds fond memories for the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing crew, as it’s the place they celebrated their second premier class victory with local hero Miguel Oliveira in 2020.

After both, Iker Lecuona and Danilo Petrucci delivered some strong performances last time out in rainy Misano, clinching their respective best grid positions aboard the KTM RC16 with their participation in Q2 and eventually an eighth and a ninth place, hopes are high to take along the good spirits, although the last race ended in a disappointing way for both, the Spaniard and the Italian. Yet, Lecuona and Petrucci are eager to terminate this year on a high, starting this weekend at 9.55 local time (10.55 CET).

Iker Lecuona

Championship: 18th

Points: 38

“I want to enjoy that race! I struggled quite a lot when we have been here at the beginning of this season, but I changed a lot, I improved a lot and can keep the pace. So, I think, I can do very well this weekend. I expect to enjoy it, to stay in a good position and to fight for a decent result one more time.”

Danilo Petrucci

Championship: 19th

Points: 37

“I’m really happy to jump back on the bike. Misano was really, really unlucky, but in Portimao we have another chance. It’s going to be the penultimate round for us. We have some data there from April, I’m feeling well and prepared, so I will definitely try to be as competitive as possible this weekend.”

Hervé Poncharal

Team Manager

“We, the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing team start our last trip with two back to back races, the first one being held in Portugal. Of course, arriving in Portimao at this time of the year will make us think a lot of what happened just one year ago, where Miguel and his crew won that race and dominated the whole weekend. For sure it will be emotional for all of us, but I believe the target is going to be a bit different this year. The Algarve circuit itself has a fantastic and very unique layout. Let’s hope we will have the same kind of weather like last year, which brought us perfect track conditions.”

“Yet, Misano was quite good on Saturday, because that was the best Qualifying of the team so far this season. Although the race was a big disappointment with two DNFs, we want to keep the positives and I believe both, Danilo and Iker like Portimao very much. The KTM is going quite well there, so clearly, we arrive there with confidence. We really hope that we will have at least one of our riders fighting in the top 10.”

“I know for both, Danilo and Iker the fact that they couldn’t finish the race last time out in Misano was hard to digest and I think they will be even more eager this time not only to qualify as well as last time, but also see the chequered flag in a decent position. I think they both know about their future now, which will help them to start the weekend with a positive spirit and clearly, they will be able to push with a free mind and no distractions, aiming just to have fun and enjoy the moment on a MotoGP bike.”

MotoGP: Michelin Tire Allocation Is Slightly Different For Algarve II

November 2, 2021

Fabio Quartararo at speed at Algarve International Circuit earlier in 2021. Photo courtesy Michelin. — Fabio Quartararo at speed at Algarve International Circuit in 2021. Photo courtesy Michelin.

Penultimate Rollercoaster Ride

Due to the Covid-affected race calendar this year, the MotoGP™ paddock will be returning to Portimao for the second time this season, for the penultimate round of the 2021 championship in the Grande Prémio do Algarve.

Situated in the south-west of Portugal, the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve saw action in April in the third round of the series and will now welcome the riders back onto its 4.6kms (2.85 miles) of asphalt, with nine right- and six left-hand corners and a 968m (0.6 miles) front straight. The elevation changes of its rolling layout are quite dramatic, and it features a unique descent into Turn 1 which gives the circuit its fairground ride reference as a ‘high speed rollercoaster’.

Michelin’s allocation will comprise the usual three compounds of front and rear MICHELIN Power Slicks. The front tyres will feature Soft, Medium and Hard compounds which are all symmetric, while the rears will be Soft, Medium and Hard, but with a Medium compound symmetric and the Soft and Hard compounds being asymmetric – with the harder compound on the right to cope with the higher number of right-hand corners.

The temperatures in the Algarve in November should be fairly similar to April, but due to the time of year and its location close to the Atlantic, there is an increased chance of rain compared to the Spring. With this in mind, MICHELIN Power Rain tyres will also be available, and the allocation will be Soft and Medium symmetric fronts, and Soft and Medium rears with an asymmetric design featuring a harder compound on the right, the same as their slick counterparts.

Speaking ahead of the race, Piero Taramasso, Michelin Motorsport Two-Wheel Manager, said: “After the emotional rollercoaster of Misano, with its incredible highs and lows, we are now back at the physical rollercoaster of Portimao with its elevation changes.

“The allocation for this race is slightly different to the previous race back in April. We took onboard the feedback from the riders regarding the Hard compound asymmetric front option and have replaced that tyre with a symmetric version to give them improved feedback and confidence when turning into corners”.

The riders will take to the track on Friday 5 November for the first two Free Practice sessions. Saturday’s schedule will include the usual FP3 session in the morning, followed by the FP4 and two Qualifying sessions in the afternoon. Sunday’s race will be 25 laps, and the lights will go out to signal the start at 13:00 local time.

Rossi Moor Racing In Moto3 Junior World Championship Finale

November 2, 2021

Rossi Moor (92) during Northern Talent Cup Q1 at Assen. Photo courtesy Northern Talent Cup. — American-Hungarian Rossi Moor (92), who was born in Oregon, in action during Northern Talent Cup Q1 at Assen. Photo courtesy Northern Talent Cup.