FIM MotoE World Cup Continues This Weekend At Le Mans

David Swarts

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May 13, 2021

FIM MotoE World Cup Continues This Weekend At Le Mans

“Here is another story”: MotoE™ charged up for more at Le Mans

Zaccone, Aegerter, Casadei, Pons, Herrera and Granado get ready for Round 2 in France

Thursday, 13 May 2021

It’s a short turnaround before Round 2 of the 2021 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup and before track action got underway at Le Mans, Jerez winner and therefore points leader Alessandro Zaccone (Octo Pramac MotoE) was joined in the pre-event Press Conference by second-placed Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP), Ongetta SIC58 Squadra Corse’s Mattia Casadei fresh from fourth place, top five finisher and rookie Miquel Pons (LCR E-Team), Maria Herrera (Openbank Aspar Team) and Jerez E-pole sitter Eric Granado (One Energy Racing) to talk shop ahead of lights out.

Here are some key quotes:

Alessandro Zaccone: “I feel very good, I feel strong and I feel very good with the team. We started the season in a great way and did a really good job in winter testing and in the first race weekend. I think we start here with a good base. For sure here it’ll be more difficult because I don’t know the track very well, but we’ll try to do our best.

“Here the weather will be different to Jerez, I’ve tried the MotoE bike once in the wet, here last year, but I don’t have a target. I’ll try to be as fast as possible and we’ll see during the weekend!”

Dominique Aegerter: “Jerez was quite a good weekend, it’s very important to finish the race with 20 points. In a short Championship we saw last year it’s important finish every race near the front. I’m looking forward to this weekend, I know the track from last year, we had a practice in the wet …we’ll see how the conditions will be but we’re in a good way, we have a good set up, the team are doing a great job and I feel ready to fight for a good position again.

“I think the most important is to have a lot of luck! To bring with you in the race, because I was quite unlucky last year when I got taken off at the first chicane. I think the MotoE race with short distance and no real Warm Up lap it’s hard to stand up on Sunday morning and be focused with the feeling immediately on the bike. Riders need to concentrate and be careful at the first chicane and on the first lap with the weight of the bike. But it’s important to stay in front, the first three places on the grid are important to have a clear start. E-Pole is always something special, you can’t make any mistakes and go out the track limits or crash, otherwise you start behind, so you need to always maximise it but minimise the risk you take.”

Mattia Casadei: “I’m happy because in the race in Jerez we tried a lot of new things on the bike and we’ll see, it’s better. In the race I had a good rhythm, the same as the three guys in front and we’ll see what happens here! I’m ready.

“Last year here was very bad for me! But this year, I’m happy and the conditions are the same for everyone, so I’ll put my best into it and we’ll see what happens!”

Miquel Pons: “Fifth in Jerez for me was good. We need to work on E-Pole to start on the front rows but we improved in every session with the class and on the bike. We worked well with the team all together.

“Here is a new challenge, this is a new track for me. We’ll work with the same focus on good results to make a good E-Pole session, and that’s the key focus.”

Maria Herrera: “I’m really happy because I felt the same feeling as I did in the first year in Jerez. I have an injury now but I’m happy to come back in a good way with the team, the MotoE bike and with the front tyre. But I have to keep working and be faster!

“Right now I don’t have any target because I don’t know how it will feel right now… I’ve only had a week after the surgery and I don’t know more! But for sure my feeling is I just have to start the weekend like always and see how the arm is.”

Eric Granado: “I’m feeling good, very motivated for this race. It was a great weekend in general for me in Jerez, I was very fast in every session and feeling so good with the bike, the feeling with the team is also so good. Unfortunately I made that mistake in the race but I take the good things: we are fast, we have possibilities to fight for the win. So I’ll take the positives, the crash was bad and I was very frustrated with myself because the only thing I shouldn’t have done… I did! But we always learn from our mistakes, I know I will achieve my goals so I’ll keep trying and pushing.

“Everyone here did less laps than Jerez, here will be another story. The conditions here also always change, but for me like always I’ll start the the same mindset, trying to do my best and improve every session, to have a good base with the bike for the race. Like I said in Jerez, my target is to get the maximum points possible, I’ll do my best like always and I’m sure my moment will arrive.”

That’s it from Thursday, with Free Practice now giving the grid chance to prepare for another few laps of awesome racing. Tune in for E-Pole on Saturday at 16:10 (GMT+2), before the race on Sunday at 10:05.

More, from a press release issued by Energica:

ENERGICA RETURNS TO LE MANS FOR 2021 MOTOE ROUND TWO

Energica has arrived at Le Mans’s ‘Circuit Bugatti’, France, for the second round of the 2021 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. After a successful season debut in Jerez, leading the standings with his Ego Corsa #61 is Alessandro Zaccone (OCTO Pramac MotoE) who took a stellar maiden MotoE victory for himself and the team, one that placed the young Italian among the early favourites for this year’s crown.

Throughout the years, however, MotoE has proved to be a very unpredictable series, and nobody knows it as well as Eric Granado (One Energy Racing), who crashed out while leading the Jerez encounter; that costly mistake has added some extra pressure to the Brazilian rider, who now has to make up for the ground lost from Zaccone and his other two main rivals Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt IntactGP) and Jordi Torres (Pons Racing 40) – who rounded out the Andalusian podium in second and third, respectively.

Last year, The #FrenchGP served as the stage for the 2020 season finale, which saw Torres lifting up the championship title after winning the first of two races. Aside from him, none of the current riders ended up on the podium, so this race will be a good chance for many to right the wrongs, starting from Matteo Ferrari (Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE): the 2019 title winner has had a challenging start to the season, but has shown he can be very quick at Le Mans as he claimed second place in the E-Pole here seven months ago.

With no prior testing at this track, the MotoE rookies will have an extra challenge to face, as they will need to find their way around the tricky French circuit while looking for the best set up for their Ego Corsa machines – all with the usual changeable Le Mans weather.

MotoE proceedings will begin tomorrow at 11:50 local time (GMT +2) with Free Practice one.

ABOUT ENERGICA MOTOR COMPANY S.p.A

Energica Motor Company is the first Italian manufacturer of high-performing electric motorcycles and is the single manufacturer chosen by Dorna for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup. Energica Motorcycles are on sale worldwide.

ASRA/CCS Racing At Blackhawk Farms Raceway This Weekend

David Swarts

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May 13, 2021

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ASRA/CCS Racing At Blackhawk Farms Raceway This Weekend

This coming weekend, May 14-16, the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) and Championship Cup Series (CCS) will host racing at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, Illinois. The track is located 2 hours northwest of Chicago, 15 minutes off of I-90. Racers will take to the 1.95-mile, seven-turn course as they compete in a wide variety of classes.

Gates and registration open Friday at 6 a.m. Racer practice sessions and licensing clinic by Learning Curves Race School will run all day Friday.

On Saturday, ASRA will host round four of the 2021 Team Challenge series presented by Michelin and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The 75-lap race will kick off just after lunch and be followed by sprint races.

On Sunday, the action continues with a full slate of races scheduled. The 25-minute GT races will kick off the day, while the eight-lap sprint races will begin just after the lunch break.

Starting on Friday, tickets for a weekend pass are only $35, reduced to $25 on Saturday, and just $15 on Sunday. The gate will be operated 24 hours. The full weekend schedule can be seen here: https://ccsracing.us/schedules/2021/2021%20Schedules%20PDF/BHF%20May%202021%20SCHEDULE.pdf

The American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) is the parent organization to the Championship Cup Series (CCS), the largest amateur motorcycle road racing organization in the United States issuing over 2800 licenses per year. ASRA promotes eight AMA sanctioned Sprint Series and eight AMA sanctioned Team Challenge road racing events for 2021. The CCS Series sanctions 40 events at popular tracks around the United States, including Daytona International Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Homestead Miami Speedway, Road America, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Virginia International Raceway among other fine venues. In 2021 ASRA and CCS will provide riders with access to millions of dollars of sponsorship awards through participation in its sanctioned events.

For more racing information visit www.asraracing.com or www.ccsracing.us or call us at (817) 246-1127. Join CCS and ASRA in the greatest road racing experience available today!

MotoAmerica: Mazziotto Subbing For Injured Doyle At VIR

David Swarts

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May 12, 2021

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MotoAmerica: Mazziotto Subbing For Injured Doyle At VIR

Former MotoAmerica regular Anthony Mazziotto, III, will ride BARTCON Racing’s Kawasaki ZX-6R in place of injured Dominic Doyle in MotoAmerica Supersport at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).

Doyle suffered a broken right arm in a crash during the MotoAmerica season-opener April 30-May 2 at Road Atlanta.

“Prior to his injury in Round One at Road Atlanta, Dominic had been doing some pre-season training with Anthony at NJMP,” BARTCON Racing team owner Colin Barton wrote in an email to Roadracingworld.com. “So, we were extremely happy that he accepted the chance to stand in for Dominic when the opportunity presented itself. Welcome to the team Mazz.”

Mazziotto, who will turn 21 on May 16, was the runner-up in the 2015 and 2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC 390 Cup Championships (with six wins over the two seasons), placed seventh in the 2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship (with two wins), and finished seventh in the 2018 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (with one podium finish), before taking a hiatus from racing.

Video: DiBrino Breaks WMRRA Lap Record At Ridge Motorsports Park

David Swarts

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May 12, 2021

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Video: DiBrino Breaks WMRRA Lap Record At Ridge Motorsports Park

WMRRA: Andy DiBrino breaks lap record at Ridge Motorsports Park

Shelton, WA– This past weekend [May 8-9] at Ridge Motorsports Park was a dual-club round between the Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association (WMRRA) and the Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association (OMRRA). The event was the season opener for WMRRA and round two for the OMRRA series.

Since 2020, races at the Ridge have utilized the MotoAmerica layout with the chicane. Andy DiBrino smashed the previous [club racing] lap record of a 1:45.8, held by WMRRA #1 plate holder Adam Robarts, on Saturday morning in qualifying. But the record that withstood the weekend was a 1:44.0 DiBrino set to pull away to victory during Saturday’s Formula Ultra race, which is the new official lap record for [WMRRA].

Worth noting, the 1:44.0 was [0.3 second] faster than DiBrino’s [Stock 1000] qualifying time at the MotoAmerica race at Ridge Motorsports Park in 2020. Recently, Ridge Motorsports Park was repaved, and there has been many other track improvements.

“The new surface is so smooth!” said DiBrino. “I fully expected to break the lap record this year, but not this early in the season. This weekend’s weather was mostly overcast and about 55 degrees. Not what you would call ideal conditions. But the track felt amazing and confidence inspiring. I raced with a medium compound 0455 Dunlop slick on the back of my bike and was locked-in like a slot car!

“This weekend was one of my best race weekends I’ve had. I have been taking my training seriously this year. Fresh N’ Lean stepped up to get me eating healthy and I am back in the gym. I am starting to feel the benefits now on the track. My EDR Performance-built [Kawasaki] ZX-10R was dialed, and I felt the strongest I have been on it yet. I am looking to carry this momentum to the next club races where I expect to break this record again. And I am also looking to redeem myself in Stock 1000 at the upcoming MotoAmerica race at Ridge.”

DiBrino Racing would like to thank its sponsors: Dunlop Tires, EDR Performance, Oregon Motorcycle Attorney, Ridge Motorsports Park, MotoSport Hillsboro, Motul USA, HJC Helmets, Alpinestars, NJK Leathers, See See Motor Coffee Co, Fresh N’ Lean, Attack Performance, Superlite Sprockets, K-Tech Suspension, Carbonin USA, HHR Performance, Track Time LLC, Ken Hill Coaching, Motion Pro, ODI Grips, ASV Inventions, KP12 Graphix, MotoSport.com, Samco Sport, Bickle Racing, Cox Racing Group, Moto Master Brakes.

UtahSBA: Hicks Wins Big On Borrowed Bike

David Swarts

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May 12, 2021

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UtahSBA: Hicks Wins Big On Borrowed Bike

Utah Sport Bike Association (UtahSBA) was back on the grid for their Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Round 1 on Saturday, May 8th held on Utah Motorsports Campus’ East Track. As riders warmed their tires and revved up their engines, you could feel the excitement building in the paddock, as over 70 riders geared up for their practice and qualifying sessions.

The race day kicked off with King of the Mountain qualifying taking to the track in the early morning. Due to low overnight temperatures most riders chose to skip the first qualifying session, using it as an opportunity to check on bike changes. In the first qualifying session we saw racer Andrew Skov setting the best lap with a 1:42.82. As the second qualifying session got going Eric Jones set an early pace on his first flying lap, pushing his Yamaha R1 to a 1:39.194. Michael Bradshaw was pushing on lap three and came up just .288 seconds off Eric Jones’ time. On the fourth lap Braden Jones swooped in, trouncing both Eric Jones and Bradshaw’s time with a 1:38.938 which was enough to put him in pole position. Fourth and fifth place honors went to Genaro Lopez and Skov respectively, 2020 KOM champion Jerry Hicks took seventh on a borrowed Yamaha R1 following a nasty get off that totaled his Kawasaki during Friday’s track day.

The afternoon sun was heating the track and it was time for the King of the Mountain combined race. The Grid Marshall cleared the track, rev limiters bounced, and it was time to go racing. The lights went out and Lopez, who sat fourth on the grid, had a picture-perfect start and was battling Eric Jones into and out of turn one to take the lead in turn two. Lopez’s lead in the race came to an end when he began having issues with his front end and lost the confidence to keep pushing as the other riders picked up the pace. Bradshaw was able to keep P3 held down by the end of lap one, and at the start of lap three Bradshaw was chasing Eric Jones and hoping to take that second position. In the fourth lap as Bradshaw and Eric Jones battled for position Bradshaw’s shifter came loose creating a massive upset. Bradshaw was forced to drop back and eventually retire from the race. By the start of lap six Eric Jones had retaken the lead followed by Anthony Norton, Braden Jones, Lopez, and Hicks. By lap seven Hicks started making his moves on the field, overtaking Lopez on the entrance to turn four bolstering his confidence and helping him put down some serious lap times. On lap eight Braden Jones was finally able to make an overtake on Norton and began the attack on his father Eric Jones, he then built a slight gap from Hicks and Norton. Braden was finally able to make a pass on his father stick when he overtook Eric between turns three and four to take the lead. Eric Jones began to get fatigued and started to fall back in the field to be overtaken by Norton, Hicks, Lopez and Bill Davis. By lap 10 Hicks had tired of following Norton, passing him to take P2. Meanwhile behind them Lopez and Davis had been dueling with their evenly matched BMWs for most of the race, but Lopez had hung on to the lead until Lap 11 when Davis finally passed Lopez to secure the P4 spot. Hicks, still on the charge, finally found a way to catch Braden Jones on lap 12, passing him on the drive out of Tooele turn to take first and making it stick the rest of the race. As the checkered flag flew it was Hicks taking home the gold followed by Braden Jones, Norton, Davis, and Lopez.

The afternoon continued with the club’s signature Deseret Dash race. The track went green, engines roared to life, and Braden Jones’ bike stalled and he was left behind on the grid. With some quick thinking on Braden’s part he was able to get his Yamaha going and get back into the race while using every ounce of power that his R1 would give him. Meanwhile, Eric Jones got the holeshot and led the race at the start of lap two followed closely by David Meyer. By the start of the third lap every spectator was in disbelief to see that Braden had passed most of the field and was sitting in third place. Then on lap four, Braden rocketed his way past Meyer, however his father Eric Jones had already checked out, opening a substantial gap from the battle for second. Eric Jones went on to win with a 17.353-second gap to Braden Jones with Meyer sitting in third.

As the race day neared its end Open Superbike racers lined up and took their spots on the grid. The lights went out and Steven Marco surged forward from eighth on the grid maneuvering his Yamaha into the holeshot being trailed closely by Davis. Unbeknownst to our race leaders Norton was on the rampage, coming all the way from P19 on the grid into third place at the conclusion of lap two and overtook Davis on the front straight for second position. It wasn’t long before Norton came flying down the straight on his Kawasaki to take on Marco in turn one and lead the race going into lap four. Following closely behind was Davis who never let Marco or Norton out of his sights, and before lap four was over Davis found a way through Marco to take away second position. The race finished with Norton leading after a 19-position charge followed closely by Davis and Marco.

All told it was a fantastic day of racing and as the track went cold the BBQ in the pits went hot as racers and their families gathered for a meal and to celebrate the day’s triumphs. Missing during the 2020 season the club was excited to have the post-race BBQ and the community bonding that comes with it return during round 1. In addition to the grilling action the club was finally able to give out its 2020 race season trophies and awards and bring closure to the challenges of the 2020 race season. We look forward to seeing everyone again for Utah Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Round 2 on May 29th at UMC’s West Track.

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 (YAM R1)

2. Braden Jones (YAM R1)

3. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX10R)

4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

6. Eric Jones (YAM R1)

Motostation KOM GTO:

1. Jerry Hicks (YAM R1)

2. Braden Jones (YAM R1)

3. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX10R)

4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

5. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

6. Eric Jones (YAM R1)

Trackstar KOM GTU:

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO

1. John Tran (YAM R1)

2. David Thomas (BMW S1000RR)

3. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)

4. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)

5. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)

6. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

C&R Coatings Combined GTU

1. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848-EVO)

5. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)

6. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert

1. Eric Jones (YAM R1)

2. Braden Jones (YAM R1)

3. David Meyer (YAM R1)

4. Jason Johnson (KAW ZX10R)

5. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)

6. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice

1. John Tran (YAM R1)

2. Barry Ketmany (YAM R1)

3. Brock Jones (YAM R6)

4. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

5. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)

6. Zach Jenson (YAM R6)

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO

1. Eric Jones (YAM R1)

2. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

3. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

4. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

5. David Meyer (YAM R1)

6. Tyler Jones (YAM R1)

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU

1. Lee McNutt (YAM R6)

2. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848-EVO)

3. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)

4. Mark Taylor (KAW NINJA-400)

5. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

6. Dustin Lance (YAM R6)

Bingham Cyclery Lightweight Superbike

1. James Snow (SUZ SV650)

2. Jeff Masters (YAM FZ-07)

3. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

4. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)

5. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)

6. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

Blud Racing Lubricants Middleweight Superbike

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM FZ8)

3. Michael Bishop (YAM R6)

4. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)

5. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

6. Kris Porntharavongse (KAW ZX6R)

Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

5. Michael Bishop (YAM R6)

6. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO

1. Kevin Dolan (KAW ZX10R)

2. Marshall Miller (BMW S1000RR)

3. Barry Ketmany (YAM R1)

4. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU

1. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

2. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

3. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)

4. Braxton Young (HON CBR600RR)

5. Shawn Rothmeyer (YAM R6)

6. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

Karl Malone Powersports Moto 2

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

5. Michael Bishop (YAM R6)

6. Brock Jones (YAM R6)

Redline Realty Moto 3

1. James Snow (SUZ SV650)

2. Mark Taylor (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

4. Chris Cramer (KTM 690-SMCR)

5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

Legion of Speed Novice GTO

1. John Tran (YAM R1)

2. David Behrend (YAM R1)

3. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

4. Omar Carrillo (YAM R1)

5. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

6. Pratt Wellman (APR RSV4-RR)

Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU

1. Brock Jones (YAM R6)

2. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

3. Raymond Clark (TRI 675)

4. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)

5. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. Zach Jenson (YAM R6)

Vortex Open Superbike

1. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX10R)

2. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

3. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

4. Jerry Hicks (YAM R1)

5. David Thomas (BMW S1000RR)

6. Andrew Skov (SUZ GSXR-1000)

MotoUnited Open Superstock

1. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

3. Anthony Norton (KAW ZX10R)

4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

5. Jerry Hicks (KAW NINJA-ZX10)

6. David Meyer (YAM R1)

Karl Malone Powersports Open Twins

1. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848-EVO)

2. Raymond Clark (TRI 675)

3. James Snow (SUZ SV650)

4. Daniel Egbert (DUC 1199S)

5. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675)

6. Jeff Masters (YAM FZ-07)

Velosio Production 500

1. Brian Childree (KAW NINJA-400)

2. Mark Taylor (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

4. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

6. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)

Monarch Powersports Sportsman

1. Shawn Rothmeyer (YAM R6)

2. Russell Carpenter (YAM R6)

3. Zach Jenson (YAM R6)

4. Dustin Lance (YAM R6)

5. Moe Fareed (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. John Tillotson (YAM R1)

Napa Auto Parts Tooele Stock 1000

1. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

2. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

3. John Tran (YAM R1)

4. David Meyer (YAM R1)

5. Jason Johnson (KAW ZX10R)

6. Michael JR Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

Carbonsmith Super Street Bike

1. Victor Arias (HON CBR1000RR-SP)

MRA: Applegate, Cuhna Star In Weather-Shortened Season-Opener

David Swarts

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May 12, 2021

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MRA: Applegate, Cuhna Star In Weather-Shortened Season-Opener

Applegate and Cuhna star in MRA Season Opener at High Plains Raceway

Byers, CO, May 12, 2021 – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) began its
2021 championship season with a weather-abbreviated Round 1 at High Plains
Raceway over the weekend of May 8-9. The club was able to run the Saturday
sprint and endurance races, but unfortunately had to cancel the afternoon
SuperStreet program and all of the following Sunday races (including Race of
the Rockies) due to an extreme weather condition that moved into the area
Saturday afternoon.

But the racing on Saturday was as exciting as ever. In Formula 40 GTO, John
Elliot got the holeshot and lead the race until right around the half way
point. Mike Applegate came from the very back row through the field to take
over the lead and was gone from there. Dave Lambert and Mike Applehans made a
run toward the front with Lambert ultimately getting the best of Applehans
while Elliot ran out of fuel in the closing laps of the race.

Open Endurance was the last race run of the day. Applehans took the
holeshot and led for the first couple laps. Mathew Cunha came from the
very back of the grid and took over the lead by lap 3 cutting a few laps in
the high 1:40’s to gap the rest of the field. Jim Hinton came from the middle
of the grid to nick James Wilkerson for the final podium spot in just before
the white flag came out. In the end it was Cunha followed by Applehans,
then Hinton.

The MRA goes to Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, CO for Round 2
on June 5-6. The SuperStreet class will be held on Saturday afternoon,
giving street riders a chance to try real track motorcycle road racing with
minimal cost & preparation. See
https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information/ for details.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and
competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and
the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

Pho95 Open Supersport

1. Joseph Resta (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)

3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)

4. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Michael Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

6. Jim Hinton (Yam YZF-R1)

IES Technologies Middleweight Supersport

1. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675)

2. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Phillip Takahashi (Kaw 600)

Aces Motorcycles 500 Supersport

1. Brian Jackson (Kaw 400)

2. Charles Greenwood (Kaw 400)

3. Justen Behmer (Kaw 400)

4. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 400)

5. Conrad Oliver (Kaw 400)

6. Jeremiah Baker (Kaw 400)

Vickery Motorsports 350 Supersport

1. Richard Nguyen (Kaw 250)

2. Jason Hays (Kaw 300)

3. Joseph Maher (Kaw 300)

4. Tom Dixon (Kaw 300)

Moto-Garage Formula 40 GTO

1. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)

2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Michael Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

4. Jim Hinton (Yam YZF-R1)

5. James Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Christopher Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Moto-Garage Formula 40 GTU

1. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Daniel Spurlock (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Arthur Chen (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Dan Parker (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Michael Lakritz (Hon CBR600RR)

Spencer Russell Youth Racing Lightweight Grand Prix

1. Ryan Smith (Apr RS 660)

2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)

3. Jayden Fernandez (Hon NSF250R)

4. Jonathan Glaefke (Kra HKREvo2R)

5. Geoff Cesmat (Yam YZ450F)

6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

High Plains Raceway Open Endurance

1. Mathew Cunha (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Michael Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

3. Jim Hinton (Yam YZF-R1)

4. James Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Christopher Nami (BMW S1000RR)

6. Cj Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)

Wyeth Homes Middleweight Endurance

1. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675)

3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Phillip Takahashi (Kaw 600)

Lisa Gaimara / Supreme Lending Lightweight Endurance

1. Ryan Smith (Apr RS 660)

2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon NSF250R)

3. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)

4. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

5. Jaquelyn Romano (Suz SV650)

6. Jonathan Glaefke (Kra HKREvo2R)

Rocky View Family Dental Ultra Lightweight Endurance

1. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

2. Charles Greenwood (Kaw 400)

3. Justen Behmer (Kaw 400)

4. Mike Morrison (Hus FS450)

5. Richard Nguyen (Kaw 250)

6. Tom Dixon (Kaw 300)

Interstate Honda Novice GTO

1. David Thompson (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jeremy Ross (Suz GSX-R750)

3. Kevin Caputo (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Navid Poran (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Paul Bosonetto (Suz GSX-R600)

6. Donald Linnemann (Kaw ZX-6R)

Law Tigers Novice GTU

1. David Thompson (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Kevin Caputo (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Navid Poran (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Kellen Brewer (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Dave Stiefvater (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Paul Bosonetto (Suz GSX-R600)

Cuna De Campeones Moto 5: Mikey Lou Sanchez Takes 6th At Valencia

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Cuna De Campeones Moto 5: Mikey Lou Sanchez Takes 6th At Valencia

Cuna de Campeones Moto 5 Series

Ricardo Tormo Circuit

Valencia, Spain

May 8-9

Mikey Lou Sanchez, a 10-year-old American, continued his Cuna de Campeones Moto 5 Championship campaign May 8-9 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, near Valencia, Spain.

The young Texan qualified 9th out of 24 riders.

The start of a Cuna de Campeones Moto 5 race at Valencia. Photo courtesy Sanchez Racing.

In Race 1, Sanchez placed 10th, after fighting within the lead pack of 13 riders for the entire race.

Sanchez finished a close sixth in Race 2, just 0.684 second behind the winner, and turned the fastest lap of the race, a 1:58.771.

For turning the fastest lap of the race, Sanchez earned two bonus Championship points. He left Valencia 10th in the Championship point standings.

“It was a very good race,” said Sanchez. “I was very excited to be able to have the fastest lap time of the race! The track was pretty fun but was very technical with a lot of blind turns and skinny. I was so excited to ride a track that Mick Doohan raced on!”

“I would specifically like to thank Jose Pino for training Mikey and making all of us feel welcome here,” added Michael Sanchez, Mikey Lou Sanchez’s father.

Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) on the the grid in Spain with (from left) father Michael Sanchez, mother Trinity Richardson, and trainer Jose Pino. Photo courtesy Sanchez Racing.

Sanchez Racing would like to thank its sponsors for helping Mikey Lou chase his dream: Studio Three 49, Fred & Maggie Beck/Harris Hill Flat Trackers Association, Shawn Knoche, Williams Custom Painting, Corsa Werks, Fondu, Arai Americas, Texas Motorcycle Academy, Moto Liberty, Day One Welding, and AGV SPORT America.

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 125

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May 12, 2021

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 125

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore p/b ARAI – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. If you’d like to support the channel here is our Patreon link:

https://www.patreon.com/gregsgaragetv

In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

MotoAmerica – 2021 kicked off the season with a great weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The boys break down the classes and what happened.

MotoGP – Round 3 of MotoGP from Jerez. The boys talk about those races and what they saw.

MotoGP Fantasy – Make sure you join our league! Gregs Garage Pod with Jason Pridmore is the name.

Supercross – Results and a chat about the final round of the 2021 season from Salt Lake City.

SX Fantasy – We have a winner! Congratulations to HucklebuckRacing on winning a brand new ARAI Helmet!

Next Week Tease – MotoGP Le Mans, Preview MotoAmerica VIR & WorldSBK’s first one of the season.

Race Calendar – MotoGP from France, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles in Charlotte, NC, AMA Pro Hillclimb is in Scottsburg, IN, National Enduro in Arrington, VA, AMA Hare Scrambles, the East in NY, the west in ID.

MotoAmerica: Blackmon Returning To Twins Cup On Yamaha

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May 12, 2021

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MotoAmerica: Blackmon Returning To Twins Cup On Yamaha

Jackson Blackmon to return to Twins Cup on a Yamaha

Jackson Blackmon, a 19-year-old out of Rock Hill, SC will make his return to the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship at VIR aboard a 2021 Yamaha MT-07 under Jackson Blackmon Racing. Unfortunately, Blackmon had a crash while testing prior to round 1 causing him to injure his arm and miss Road Atlanta. However, Jackson is excited to get back on track in Virginia. “I was super bummed to miss the first round this season. Although I’m very motivated to get back on track at VIR and show what the new Yamaha can do. I’ve got to give a big thank you to Finishline Machine for making things happen to race this year. Back in December it wasn’t looking very good to race this year. So, I’m beyond thankful to just be on track this season,” says Blackmon.

Jackson Blackmon Racing will be competing in their first full MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship this year. JBR will be backed by Yamaha Motors USA as well as Finishline Machine this 2021 season. Although this isn’t the biggest team in the paddock, team owner Chuck Blackmon has tons of experience when it comes to racing and machining. The pair of Blackmon’s make up the majority of the team, but this season wouldn’t be possible without the support from all of these companies: Yamaha Motors USA, Finishline Machine, Race Winning Brands, Roaring Toyz, Copolous Built, Vortex, SBS Brakes, YamaLube, GP Tech, Millenium Technologies, HJC, OneX USA, North East Cycle Outlet, TrackDay Winners, and 64 Degrees Racing. Stay tuned for more exciting news, may see another brand new bike make an appearance in Twins Cup this year.

“I would also like to give a special shoutout to Tom, Jim, Steve, and everyone else at Yamaha for bending over backwards to help us put together the best package possible this year. The year’s plans were decided very last minute and if it wasn’t for the guys at Yamaha I wouldn’t be lining up at Virginia,”

Jackson Blackmon Racing is still open to sponsorship opportunities for the 2021 season. If interested please contact [email protected] serious business inquires only. Also stay up to date with Jackson throughout this season by following his Instagram: @Jblackmon_18, FaceBook: @JacksonBlackmon18, and Twitter: @Jblackmon_18.

World Superbike: Eurosport Broadcasting Series Through At Least 2025

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May 12, 2021

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World Superbike: Eurosport Broadcasting Series Through At Least 2025

WorldSBK Secures Eurosport Coverage in new Long-term Agreement

MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship extends its coverage through Eurosport across more than 50 markets in Europe

Discovery’s leading multi-sport brand will provide exclusive coverage in 32 markets

Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) is thrilled to announce a five-year contract extension with Eurosport, making WorldSBK available for fans across more than 50 markets in Europe through localised live and on-demand coverage.

Eurosport, Discovery’s leading multi-sport brand, will also remain the exclusive home of WorldSBK until at least 2025 in 32 markets in Europe* including the UK and Ireland, France, Poland, The Netherlands, and the Nordics.

Eurosport will show the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship, as well as WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 classes, live across Europe on its channels Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 including extensive coverage of events throughout all WorldSBK sessions. Fans will also be able to stream the action across all screens, live and on-demand on the Eurosport App and on Eurosport via discovery+ in available markets.

Eurosport will bring viewers closer to the action with presenters and commentators working on-site from the heart of the WorldSBK paddock at selected races to deliver exclusive content and enhanced experiences for fans.

Trojan Paillot, VP Rights Acquisitions and Syndication, Eurosport said: “We have a rich heritage of screening the best motorsport races across Europe and are always looking to further expand our world-class portfolio of events to offer fans the greatest choice.

“The World Superbike Championship features some of the most exhilarating racing on two wheels and by securing the exclusive long-term rights in more markets in Europe than anyone else, it reaffirms our reputation as the home of motorsport.”

Manel Arroyo, Managing Director, Dorna Sports, said: “We are thrilled to renew and reinforce our historical partnership with Eurosport. This renewal will ensure that our Championship will be available to the largest audience of fans across Europe through one of the biggest sport broadcasters. The competition promises to be exceptional with fresh changes to the rules and Dorna is very excited to be bringing a new look WorldSBK to millions of people via Eurosport’s established audience. Eurosport’s dedicated coverage to the Championship combined with the track action will make for more content hours for fans to enjoy a truly immersive WorldSBK experience, and another memorable era of the Championship for everyone involved.”

Heading into five more years of collaboration with DWO, this agreement reaffirms the appetitie of European fans for the WorldSBK Championship. The 2021 season promises to be another thrilling campaign with six-time World Champion Jonathan Rea aiming to make it seven while facing the competition of other title contenders.

FIM MotoE World Cup Continues This Weekend At Le Mans

May 13, 2021

The start of the MotoE race at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.