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MotoAmerica: Escalante Riding Two Weeks After Breaking Collarbone

Defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Richie Escalante is riding with a two-week-old broken left collarbone this weekend at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).

After finishing second in each of the two MotoAmerica Supersport races at the season-opening round April 30-May 2 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Escalante traveled to Los Angeles, California, to train with his friend and Team Manager Humberto Baca.

And it was during a bicycle ride with Baca on May 7 that Escalante suffered his injury.

“I hit something in the street,” Escalante told Roadracingworld.com Friday morning in the paddock at VIR. “At that moment, I went to adjust my sunglasses, so not too much weight on the front, and with the clips [shoes clipped into the pedals] I lose the front. I crashed hard.”

In addition to suffering several abrasions, Escalante said he instantly knew that he had broken his left collarbone.

He and Baca, who also works in the healthcare industry, then immediately started seeking care.

“We went to the doctor the same day, took X-rays, and then we move quickly to find a [surgeon],” said Escalante. “One doctor says, ‘I put it together and you wait two months.’ I say, ‘No, I can’t.’

“So, we did the surgery with the plate and seven screws on Saturday morning [May 8]. I went home the same day. I relaxed on Sunday, and then on Monday I took off the sling and start my normal life.”

Two weeks later, Escalante arrived at VIR, was passed fit to ride by MotoAmerica’s medical staff, but then missed most of Supersport Free Practice on Friday morning due to technical issues with his newly built HONOS HVMC Racing Kawasaki ZX-6R.

“Today, I’m very unlucky,” said Escalante. “Something in the gearbox is not working on the bike. The bike jumps from second to sixth or fifth, and then no first, no second, no neutral. So, I can’t do any laps.

“But I feel great. I’m not 100%, but I’m ready to push for the podium, I hope. We’ll see my condition. My plan this weekend is just points and, depends on my feeling, then podium. If I feel great, I will go for the victory.”

MotoAmerica: Smith Fastest In Supersport FP1 At VIR

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Editorial Note: Defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Richie Escalante suffered mechanical problems with his new 2021-model HONOS Ride HVMC Kawasaki ZX-6R, limiting his track time during FP1.

The bigger news, however, is that Escalante broke his left collarbone while training on his bicycle May 7 in Los Angeles, California.

Escalante underwent surgery to plate the fractured bone on May 8.

The Mexican rider told Roadracingworld.com that he is definitely not 100% physically and his goal is to score as many points at VIR as possible. He added that he would be very happy to finish on the Supersport podium this weekend.

 

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MotoAmerica: Barry Best In Twins Cup FP1 At VIR

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Editorial Note: Teagg Hobbs and Trevor Standish suffered mechanical issues during FP1.

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MotoGP: Pirro Subbing For Injured Martin At Mugello

Michele Pirro will be substituting Jorge Martin at the Italian Grand Prix.

After listening to the opinions and the reflections made by the doctors, Jorge Martin will return in time for the Catalunya Grand Prix.

The conditions of the Spanish rider are without a doubt improving, but for him to return in time for Mugello does not seem to be the best choice due to how tough and demanding that circuit is.

Therefore, Michele Pirro (Ducati test rider) will be carrying the Pramac Racing colours with Johann Zarco in the Italian Grand Prix.

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MotoGP: Dovizioso Will Continue Testing Aprilia In 2021

COLLABORATION CONTINUES BETWEEN ANDREA DOVIZIOSO AND APRILIA RACING

AFTER THE DATES IN JEREZ AND MUGELLO, ANDREA WILL BE ON THE RS-GP FOR A SERIES OF TESTS THROUGHOUT THE 2021 SEASON

After the first date in Jerez, spent getting acquainted, and the one in Mugello, hindered by weather conditions, Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia RS-GP will continue dating.

This means that the collaboration between the Italian champion and Aprilia Racing is now more structured, with a series of tests expected throughout the 2021 season.

The next date is schedule for 23 and 24 June in Misano, where Dovizioso will be on the track along with the Aprilia Racing test team, which already hosted him for the first two outings.

The 2021 Aprilia RS-GP, ridden in the races by Aleix Espargaró and Lorenzo Savadori, has cut a fine figure in the initial rounds of the current championship, proving to be significantly more competitive than in previous seasons. Work on developing the project, which was brought to an abrupt halt just after it started in 2020 due to the limitations imposed by the Covid situation, resumed this year and will be able to progress further, thanks in part to Andrea Dovizioso’s contributions.

ANDREA DOVIZIOSO

“Since I wasn’t able to test at Mugello in dry conditions, I’m pleased that Aprilia Racing asked me to continue the work we started in Jerez and to be able to provide my contribution to developing the bike. I think this will be beneficial for both of us – for me, to continue training on a MotoGP bike in anticipation of a possible return in 2022, and for Aprilia to receive what they feel to be interesting information. For this reason, we decided to do more tests.”

ROMANO ALBESIANO – APRILIA RACING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

“Our RS-GP project underwent a huge revolution last year and now we can finally push on development. The first part of the 2021 season has been very positive and rather evident improvements have been seen. Now, being able to set up a work schedule with Andrea is a great opportunity to accelerate and consolidate this growth. In the first two outings, we already touched on a lot of issues that we will now be able to look at more in depth together, trying to get the best performance out of our very young project.”

MotoAmerica: Escalante Riding Two Weeks After Breaking Collarbone

Richie Escalante (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Richie Escalante (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Richie Escalante is riding with a two-week-old broken left collarbone this weekend at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR).

After finishing second in each of the two MotoAmerica Supersport races at the season-opening round April 30-May 2 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Escalante traveled to Los Angeles, California, to train with his friend and Team Manager Humberto Baca.

And it was during a bicycle ride with Baca on May 7 that Escalante suffered his injury.

“I hit something in the street,” Escalante told Roadracingworld.com Friday morning in the paddock at VIR. “At that moment, I went to adjust my sunglasses, so not too much weight on the front, and with the clips [shoes clipped into the pedals] I lose the front. I crashed hard.”

In addition to suffering several abrasions, Escalante said he instantly knew that he had broken his left collarbone.

He and Baca, who also works in the healthcare industry, then immediately started seeking care.

“We went to the doctor the same day, took X-rays, and then we move quickly to find a [surgeon],” said Escalante. “One doctor says, ‘I put it together and you wait two months.’ I say, ‘No, I can’t.’

“So, we did the surgery with the plate and seven screws on Saturday morning [May 8]. I went home the same day. I relaxed on Sunday, and then on Monday I took off the sling and start my normal life.”

Two weeks later, Escalante arrived at VIR, was passed fit to ride by MotoAmerica’s medical staff, but then missed most of Supersport Free Practice on Friday morning due to technical issues with his newly built HONOS HVMC Racing Kawasaki ZX-6R.

“Today, I’m very unlucky,” said Escalante. “Something in the gearbox is not working on the bike. The bike jumps from second to sixth or fifth, and then no first, no second, no neutral. So, I can’t do any laps.

“But I feel great. I’m not 100%, but I’m ready to push for the podium, I hope. We’ll see my condition. My plan this weekend is just points and, depends on my feeling, then podium. If I feel great, I will go for the victory.”

MotoAmerica: Travis Wyman Leads Stock 1000 FP1 At VIR

Travis Wyman (10). Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy Travis Wyman Racing.
Travis Wyman (10). Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy Travis Wyman Racing.

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Quickest In Superbike FP1 At VIR

Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

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MotoAmerica: Smith Fastest In Supersport FP1 At VIR

Benjamin Smith (88), as seen at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Benjamin Smith (88), as seen at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

This weekend’s results are brought to you by 6D Helmets.

 

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Editorial Note: Defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Richie Escalante suffered mechanical problems with his new 2021-model HONOS Ride HVMC Kawasaki ZX-6R, limiting his track time during FP1.

The bigger news, however, is that Escalante broke his left collarbone while training on his bicycle May 7 in Los Angeles, California.

Escalante underwent surgery to plate the fractured bone on May 8.

The Mexican rider told Roadracingworld.com that he is definitely not 100% physically and his goal is to score as many points at VIR as possible. He added that he would be very happy to finish on the Supersport podium this weekend.

 

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MotoAmerica: Barry Best In Twins Cup FP1 At VIR

Jody Barry in victory circle after finishing second in MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race One at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jody Barry in victory circle after finishing second in MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race One at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

This weekend’s results are brought to you by 6D Helmets.

 

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Editorial Note: Teagg Hobbs and Trevor Standish suffered mechanical issues during FP1.

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MotoGP: Pirro Subbing For Injured Martin At Mugello

Michele Pirro (51). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Michele Pirro (51). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Michele Pirro will be substituting Jorge Martin at the Italian Grand Prix.

After listening to the opinions and the reflections made by the doctors, Jorge Martin will return in time for the Catalunya Grand Prix.

The conditions of the Spanish rider are without a doubt improving, but for him to return in time for Mugello does not seem to be the best choice due to how tough and demanding that circuit is.

Therefore, Michele Pirro (Ducati test rider) will be carrying the Pramac Racing colours with Johann Zarco in the Italian Grand Prix.

MotoAmerica: How To Watch The Action From VIR

The start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race One at VIR in 2019. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race One at VIR in 2019. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

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MotoAmerica: Scott Sets Early Pace In Junior Cup FP1 At VIR

Tyler Scott (70). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Scott Powersports KTM.
Tyler Scott (70). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Scott Powersports KTM.

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World Supersport: Tuuli Tops FP1 At Motorland Aragon

Niki Tuuli (66). Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
Niki Tuuli (66). Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
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MotoGP: Dovizioso Will Continue Testing Aprilia In 2021

Andrea Dovizioso on an Aprilia RS-GP at Jerez. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Andrea Dovizioso on an Aprilia RS-GP at Jerez. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

COLLABORATION CONTINUES BETWEEN ANDREA DOVIZIOSO AND APRILIA RACING

AFTER THE DATES IN JEREZ AND MUGELLO, ANDREA WILL BE ON THE RS-GP FOR A SERIES OF TESTS THROUGHOUT THE 2021 SEASON

After the first date in Jerez, spent getting acquainted, and the one in Mugello, hindered by weather conditions, Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia RS-GP will continue dating.

This means that the collaboration between the Italian champion and Aprilia Racing is now more structured, with a series of tests expected throughout the 2021 season.

The next date is schedule for 23 and 24 June in Misano, where Dovizioso will be on the track along with the Aprilia Racing test team, which already hosted him for the first two outings.

The 2021 Aprilia RS-GP, ridden in the races by Aleix Espargaró and Lorenzo Savadori, has cut a fine figure in the initial rounds of the current championship, proving to be significantly more competitive than in previous seasons. Work on developing the project, which was brought to an abrupt halt just after it started in 2020 due to the limitations imposed by the Covid situation, resumed this year and will be able to progress further, thanks in part to Andrea Dovizioso’s contributions.

ANDREA DOVIZIOSO

“Since I wasn’t able to test at Mugello in dry conditions, I’m pleased that Aprilia Racing asked me to continue the work we started in Jerez and to be able to provide my contribution to developing the bike. I think this will be beneficial for both of us – for me, to continue training on a MotoGP bike in anticipation of a possible return in 2022, and for Aprilia to receive what they feel to be interesting information. For this reason, we decided to do more tests.”

ROMANO ALBESIANO – APRILIA RACING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

“Our RS-GP project underwent a huge revolution last year and now we can finally push on development. The first part of the 2021 season has been very positive and rather evident improvements have been seen. Now, being able to set up a work schedule with Andrea is a great opportunity to accelerate and consolidate this growth. In the first two outings, we already touched on a lot of issues that we will now be able to look at more in depth together, trying to get the best performance out of our very young project.”