CLINTON, MI (February 9, 2021) — Sportbike Track Time is proud to celebrate 20 years in the track day industry! Founded in 2001 by Monte Lutz and Bonnie Strawser, STT started at Grattan Raceway as a way for motorcycle enthusiasts to get on the track without necessarily requiring a race license. The company quickly expanded to include tracks such as Autobahn Country Club, Road America, Barber Motorsports Park, and Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, among others. In 2010, Richard and Julie Harris bought the company to continue the success when Monte & Bonnie retired to Utah. Since then, STT has grown to be one of the largest track day organizations in the country.
Here are some fast facts about Sportbike Track Time:
Well over 100 days each year between February and December
STT attends 11 tracks in 8 states (and always adding more as needed!)
STT can accommodate young riders down to age 11 years
STT offers race certificate classes in conjunction with WERA, CCS, and AHRMA
STT’s Novice program was the first of its kind incorporating both in-classroom and on-track instruction
Facts about Sportbike Track Time’s nearly 200 staff members:
Over 75 have at least 5 years of experience
Another 75 have at least 10 years of experience
And, another 20 have been with STT for all 20 years!
More than half of Sportbike Track Time’s staff started as customers over 10 years ago!
Collectively STT’s staff has thousands of track days’ worth of experience with millions of on-track miles!
2021 marks another anniversary; Sportbike Track Girl is celebrating 10 years of Ladies First events at Grattan Raceway and Talladega Gran Prix Raceway! Historically starting as Femmoto (founded by Bonnie Strawser in 2002) which offered women-only events through 2008, it lives on through STGirl supporting women riders of all skill levels. Sportbike Track Girl is committed to advocating, educating, and supporting women in the sport.
Sportbike Track Time was founded in 2001 and remains one of the largest and foremost motorcycle track day companies in the world, providing for motorcyclists of all skill levels a safe environment to explore the ability of their motorcycles and themselves, at some of the best tracks in the United States. In addition, Sportbike Track Time is proud to have been the starting point for many professional motorcycle racers who are racing in the world today. For more information, please visit: www.sportbiketracktime.com
Lenovo announced as Title Partner of the factory Ducati team in MotoGP as Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia wear the Ducati squad’s official colours for the first time
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “We’re starting the new season off the back of the Constructors’ World Title won last year. In 2021 there are many new things, from our Title Partner Lenovo to our riders Jack and Pecco. We look forward with optimism to the new season”
Luca Rossi, Senior Vice President of Lenovo: “Lenovo and Ducati—two brands that share the core values of high speed, powerful performance and relentless innovation—have chosen to elevate their partnership to its highest level… we look forward to taking our technology integration to new heights and empowering Ducati’s racing team to extend MotoGP’s significance for years to come”
Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse: “Jack and Pecco are extraordinarily talented, and they already have experience on our bike. I believe that with them, we can fight not only to defend the constructors’ title but also for the Riders’ Title”
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 9th February 2021 – The Official Presentation of the 2021 Ducati Lenovo Team took place today with an online event streamed on Ducati.com, Ducati’s YouTube channel, and official Facebook page. During the presentation, Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, unveiled the new “all red” Desmosedici GP bikes that Jack Miller, 26-year-old from Australia, and Francesco “Pecco Bagnaia, 24-year-old from Turin, will ride in their first season as official riders of the Borgo Panigale-based squad in the MotoGP World Championship.
The iconic Ducati red colour returns to predominate the two bikes’ liveries where the Lenovo logo also stands out. Announced as Title Partner of the Italian team with a three-year agreement, Lenovo is a technology leader in PCs, smart devices, data center, services and software solutions – becoming Ducati’s sponsor and partner in 2018. Over the past three seasons, the company has contributed to developing new strategies and innovations related to racing as a Technical Partner of the team. With the new agreement, Lenovo will guarantee even greater support to the official Ducati squad, which from this year will be named Ducati Lenovo Team.
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic situation, the 2021 MotoGP season currently sees 19 Grands Prix confirmed. It will officially get underway on 5th March in Qatar with a day of testing reserved for rookies and test riders, in which Michele Pirro and the Ducati Test Team will also participate. On 6th-7th March, Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia will finally take to the track with their new team at Losail International Circuit for the first official two-day test for 2021, followed by three more days of testing, also in Qatar, from 10th-12th March. Doha Circuit will also set the stage for the first two Grands Prix of the year, held in the evening, from 26th-28th March and 2nd-4th April.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “It is always a great emotion to start a new racing season, which as always we face with dedication and incredible passion, driven by the support of the Ducatisti all over the world. We start strong after winning the Constructors’ World Title last year, despite the complexities that have forced us to overcome obstacles and situations that we have never experienced before. In 2021 there are many novelties, starting with the riders: Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia. They are now the young riders of our official team after gaining experience with the Pramac Racing Team. This year Lenovo, which has already accompanied us since 2018, becomes the new Title Partner of the Ducati Lenovo Team. Together with our factory team’s riders, we also have Ducati’s MotoGP riders Johann Zarco and three of the best talents coming from Moto2, Enea Bastianini, Luca Marini and Jorge Martin. They will be a very young and future-oriented presence in the championship. We look forward to the start of the 2021 season on 28th March in Qatar and as always #ForzaDucati”.
Luca Rossi, Senior Vice President of Lenovo: “The global motorsports market is expected to continue to grow by 10 per-cent annually through 2025(1) driven in part by the role of IT in the increasingly data-driven world of motorbike racing. This is why Lenovo and Ducati—two brands that share the core values of high speed, powerful performance and relentless innovation—have chosen to elevate their partnership to its highest level. Through Lenovo’s mission to enable intelligent transformation, we look forward to taking our technology integration to new heights and empowering Ducati’s racing team to extend MotoGP’s significance for years to come.”
Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse: “The start of a new season is always a special moment, and this year even more, as we have a completely new team. We have two new riders with us, Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia. Both are extraordinarily talented, they’re young, but they have already a lot of experience on our bike. Jack and Pecco have great potential, and I think that together we can fight not only to defend the Constructors’ Title won in 2020, but we can also aim for the Riders’ Title. As per this year’s regulations, we cannot modify some of the bike’s components. Still, during winter, we have been able to work on many other aspects to improve our bike’s competitiveness and be ready to start the new season. From 2021 we will also be able to count on even greater support from Lenovo, which has been our partner since 2018 and with whom we have worked very well together over the past few seasons. I’m sure that together we will be able to achieve even greater success this year while entertaining and bringing excitement to all the Ducatisti around the world.”
Jack Miller. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Jack Miller (#43, Ducati Lenovo Team): “The emotions I felt seeing my all-red Desmosedici and wearing my new suit for the first time were incredible! I still have to realize that I’ll be part of the official Ducati Team this year. It’s taken a long way to get this far, and finally being “in red” gives me a great sense of satisfaction, but also the right motivation to continue working with commitment and dedication towards my future goals. I am looking forward to this new adventure and will try to get some important results this season”.
Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team): “This will be a significant season for me because for the first time I’ll be wearing the colours of an official team. I’m proud to have achieved this first goal, and this year I will set my sight on even greater results. It has always been my dream to become part of the official Ducati Team. I will try my best not to disappoint any expectations. I’m sure I have all that I need to be competitive right from the start and aim high”.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 63,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering, and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
(1) Based on MarketWatch’s Motorsports Market Report synopsis published December 2020
Women Who Race: Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race Program To Be Featured At Three MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Rounds In 2021
Women Racers And Their Race-Prepped Royal Enfield Continental GT 650s To Compete In Select Rounds Of 2021 MotoAmerica Series
IRVINE, CA (February 9, 2021) – MotoAmerica, the premier motorcycle road racing series in North America, is pleased to announce that it will be the Race portion of Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race (BTR) program with a group of women selected by Royal Enfield to prepare and race its Continental GT 650 motorcycles in three rounds of the 10-round 2021 MotoAmerica series.
Royal Enfield’s BTR program will be racing with the MotoAmerica series at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota (July 30-August 1), Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania (August 13-15), and Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama (September 17-19). Additionally, the BTR participants (and their Royal Enfields) will be interacting with fans at the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, April 30-May 2.
“I think it’s great that we are working with Royal Enfield and its program to get more women involved in road racing,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “I know our fans are going to be stoked to see what these talented women racers come up with in their design and preparation of their motorcycles, and to see them battle on the racetrack will be the icing on the cake. We look forward to meeting them all at Road Atlanta and watching them race at Brainerd, Pitt Race and Barber later in the season.”
Professional road racer and current BTR Flat Track program participant Melissa Paris has agreed to mentor the women during every phase of the BTR Road Race program. She will work with each participant on creating a design for their builds, creating sponsorship decks, and training off and on the track.
“MotoAmerica is the premier class of racing in the United States and we can’t begin to describe how honored we are to have the Build, Train, Race Road Race Program included in the series this year,” said Bree Poland, Royal Enfield’s Global Brand Manager, Continental GT Platform. “The women who are participating in this program have never built a race bike or raced before. This is literally a dream come true and they are anxious to get training and get out there with the rest of the MotoAmerica paddock. The Continental GT 650 Twin is the perfect motorcycle for people looking to get into road racing and MotoAmerica and the BTR program is the perfect partnership to showcase that.”
For more information on the Royal Enfield Build Train Race road racing program, click HERE
For the complete 2021 MotoAmerica Series schedule, click HERE
To purchase tickets to any of the 2021 series rounds, click HERE
For information on how to watch the MotoAmerica Series, click HERE
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
A new update on the conditions of Fausto Gresini, who is still hospitalised in the intensive care unit of Bologna’s ‘Carlo Alberto Pizzardi’ hospital. After what was a complicated week, his conditions are currently stable albeit on a confidential prognosis.
Here is today’s statement by Dr Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto Gresini is still hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the Maggiore Hospital for the persistence of severe respiratory failure due to the complications of COVID infection – with important interstitial pneumonia. After a sudden worsening of the respiratory function in the past week, in the last few days the health conditions have improved – thanks also to machinery that helped remove carbon dioxide from the blood, allowing less stress on the lungs – while the general clinical picture remains serious and the prognosis is still confidential.”
Kristian Daniel Jr., an 11-year-old Californian living and racing in Spain, got to ride with and interview many Grand Prix stars during a training session last month at Rocco’s Ranch, a dirt track facility outside of Barcelona, Spain. Here’s a video that KDJR and his father put together from that day.
Tyler O’Hara, S&S Cycle, and Indian Motorcycle are planning to defend their MotoAmerica King of the Baggers title in 2021, according to O’Hara, but a new rival series has popped up, raising questions.
Riding his S&S Indian Challenger, O’Hara was the class of the field in the inaugural King of the Baggers event last October at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The Californian claimed the pole position with a lap time that was four seconds quicker than the next-fastest competitor, and he took a dramatic, come-from-behind victory after running off track during the race.
Taking advantage of their success at the hugely popular and widely viewed event, O’Hara and his team are set to compete in the planned five-round 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship, which will be televised on FOX Sports.
Tyler O’Hara (right) with S&S Cycle President Paul Langley (left) at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“S&S Cycle, Indian and I, we have a verbal [agreement] that we’re going to do all five rounds with MotoAmerica, and I’m excited about that,” O’Hara told Roadracingworld.com. “We showed that we did our homework, and we set the bar, and we have the best bike.”
David Zemla, Vice President of Marketing for S&S Cycle, and Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle, however, both told Roadracingworld.com that they weren’t ready to announce their 2021 road racing plans.
“We haven’t finalized any of our racing plans yet for 2021, so there’s not too much to say,” said Wilson.
O’Hara’s comments on the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series came just days after the announcement of a new rival series, the Bagger Racing League (BRL).
The BRL series was introduced January 25 at a special V-Twin track day event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway that was attended by several of the teams that participated in King of the Baggers. S&S Cycle, Roland Sands Design, and Indian did not attend the event because they were not invited.
Hayden Gillim (79), riding a Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard, and Frankie Garcia (14), riding a RSD Indian Challenger, battle for second place in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers race at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
BRL was founded by Rob Buydos, a V-Twin and motocross industry insider who pitched MotoAmerica on the King of the Baggers concept and helped put together and run the event at Laguna Seca.
Considering the success of the inaugural event and MotoAmerica announcing a televised five-race series for 2021, why would Buydos choose to establish a series to compete with King of the Baggers?
Bagger Racing League founder Rob Buydos interviews a rider at the BRL announcement event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by Justin George, courtesy BRL.
“MotoAmerica is the gold standard for superbike racing across the U.S.,” Buydos was quoted as saying in an email sent via a BRL spokesman. “Bagger Racing League wants to give Harley-Davidson and V-Twin riders, racers, and manufacturers that same opportunity at a V-Twin focused event.”
“When Rob talked with Wayne [Rainey, MotoAmerica President] a couple of years ago at Pittsburgh, he brought up a couple of ideas with baggers being one. And it obviously led to an event at Laguna Seca,” Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica told Roadracingworld.com. “We were surprised by the popularity of it and the attention that it got, and we were happy that we proved the concept.
“We’re kind of disappointed that given [it being] a brand new thing to have it split off into two different segments. We talked to Rob about it, and we hoped he would be involved with us in 2021. He chose to do something else, and we let him know that the door’s always open. So, if he ever wants to work with us again there’s really no animosity there. We just think that at an inception of a new series having two different type series is probably a stretch. We’ll adapt and do what we’re going to do and put on some races and we have TV for them. We’ll just keep going forward.”
The Bagger Racing League will include a Stunt GP racing class and stunt shows. Photo by Justin George, courtesy BRL.
According to a press release issued by BRL, its new racing series will have four classes (Hooligan GP, Big Twin GP, Premier Class Bagger GP, and Stunt GP); the races will be televised live; and the three-day events will include custom bike shows, stunt shows, and vendors.
So far, BRL has announced only one event, June 25-27 at Utah Motorsports Campus, in Grantsville, Utah.
That’s the same weekend as the MotoAmerica event at Ridge Motorsports Park, but the King of the Baggers class is not scheduled to be part of that event.
Drag Specialties was the title sponsor of the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers event, but BRL has announced that Drag Specialties is the title sponsor of its 2021 series.
Roadracingworld.com reached out to Drag Specialties but had not received a response prior to post time.
Calabasas, CA (February 8, 2021) – The American Racing Team and American Racing Academy are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension with Ohvale, manufacturers of mini road racing motorcycles.
The continued partnership and support come after the success of the American Racing Academy program which was created to develop and train young American riders to help them achieve their goals of becoming professional riders and compete at the world championship level.
The Academy is managed by former MotoGP and MotoAmerica riders John Hopkins and Roger Hayden. Hopkins and Hayden have support from a number of current professional riders including Toni Elias and Sean Dylan Kelly.
(From left) Sean Dylan Kelly, Brandon Cretu, Eitan Butbul, John Hopkins, and Toni Elias. Photo courtesy American Racing Academy.
Young riders accepted into the Academy program are provided coaching and training support as well as motorcycles to ride, gear, helmets and access to track days throughout the year. In addition, Academy members receive commercial and legal advisory assistance.
“We would like to thank Brandon Cretu from Ohvale USA and Marica Barbiero from Ohvale Italy for their faith, trust and support of the Academy,” notes American Racing Moto2 Team and Academy owner Eitan Butbul. “Because of their support and trust we will be able to extend the program to additional young riders across the country and help promote road racing in the United States, especially as this season Dorna (MotoGP) decided to start the MiniGP World Series that will be run with Ohvale bikes.”
Brandon Cretu (Ohvale USA) “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Eitan and his programs both with the Team and the Academy. Efforts like these are crucial in helping to strengthen the sport here in the United States and provide opportunities for young riders to make a career in the sport. We are optimistic that with the introduction of the FIM MiniGP World Series we will see newfound interest and growth in the sport from youth riders in the US and around the world.”
Butbul and Hopkins, through the Academy, continue to work to identify and recruit additional talented young Americans of different ages to join the program.
“The goal of the Academy is to prepare the next generation of world-class American riders,” states Butbul. “We want to have the best available platform for these young, talented riders and give them the opportunity and support they need to get to where they want to go.”
About the American Racing Team
The American Racing Team competes in the MotoGP World Championship and is owned by Avner Kass and Eitan Butbul. The team currently fields two riders in the Moto2 class; American Cameron Beaubier (#6) and Spaniard Marcos Ramirez (#42). The team is the only American team in the MotoGP series. The team has grown under the guidance of team owner Eitan Butbul and is a respected part of the MotoGP world championship paddock.
David Anthony Crushes the Track Record with Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike Slicks at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
DIABLO Superbike SC1 Front and DIABLO Superbike SC0 Rear Slicks Serve as the Tire of Choice for Pirelli’s First Track Record of 2021
ROME, Ga. (February 2021) – Pirelli Tire North America congratulates FLY Racing rider David Anthony on starting the new year strong by capturing the brand’s first absolute motorcycle track record of the 2021 season. The achievement by Anthony came during the CVMA Series at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway while running the course in the CW direction aboard his Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike-equipped GSX-R1000.
“It’s a good feeling to start the New Year off strong like this,” said Anthony. “I managed to pick up right where we left off at the end of the 2020 season, which is setting lap records. Ever since I mounted the new sizing of the DIABLO™ Superbike slicks on my FLY Racing GSX-R1000, I have been able to take my riding to the next level. I’m looking to keep this momentum rolling into the remainder of the season!”
Anthony set the new lap record of 1:42.888 in The Shootout race, eclipsing the previous lap record of 1:44.869. His Suzuki motorcycle relied on the performance of a Pirelli DIABLO Superbike SC1 125/70-17 front and SC0 200/65-17 rear slicks.
“Pirelli and myself are proud to have Dave carry the flag for us,” said Oscar Solis, road racing manager, Pirelli. “He certainly has been riding exceptional and carrying the flag at a very high pace. I’m continually amazed at what he is able to achieve and how he pushes himself and our DIABLO™ Superbike range to the leading edge of performance. Congratulations!”
Pirelli has consistently remained the tire of choice for riders looking to reach the top step of the podium when competing at events that do not enforce a spec tire rule in North America. Being a MotoAmerica Superbike rider, Anthony is the perfect example when it comes to tire of choice. Pirelli continues to offer prizes for riders who set a new motorcycle track record while using Pirelli race compound tires.
For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES THE “GET OUT AND RIDE” SWEEPSTAKES
Harley-Davidson Celebrates A New Year with 80 Prizes for the Rides Ahead
MILWAUKEE (February 8, 2021) – Harley-Davidson’s mission brings people together and helps riders experience freedom for the soul. Harley-Davidson is celebrating its mission with the “Get Out and Ride” sweepstakes. There are 80 prizes to win in honor of the 80th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, and one custom grand prize motorcycle to celebrate the start of a new year of riding.
“Following Harley-Davidson’s global celebration of riding at the virtual H-D 21 event, we’re excited to get riders rolling into a great year ahead,” said VP Marketing Theo Keetell. “The ‘Get Out and Ride’ Sweepstakes is Harley-Davidson’s invitation to kick off the riding season and rediscover the road.”
From February 8 to April 16, Harley-Davidson is giving riders reason to celebrate with a sweepstakes that everyone in the U.S. can participate in. Through riding-related activities and visiting your local Harley-Davidson® dealer, participants earn entries for a chance to win prizes celebrating the community and spirit of two wheels. This includes the grand prize custom 2021 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle and weekly drawings for 80 additional prizes. “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes Riders can earn entries by participating in the following:
· Enter the “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes
· Come back for instant win prizes throughout the campaign
· Visit your local participating Harley-Davidson dealership
· Demo Harley-Davidson motorcycles
The “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes is a perfect opportunity to demo, try-on, and experience all the new Harley-Davidson products for 2021 including motorcycles, parts and accessories, and general merchandise.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 4/16/21. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit H-D.com/getoutandride. Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., 3700 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208.
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation,
evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Our ambition is to maintain our place as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture by delivering a motorcycle lifestyle with distinctive and customizable motorcycles, experiences, motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get riders on the road. www.harley-davidson.com.
Samuele Cavalieri Confirmed: Two rider WorldSBK team in 2021 for Pedercini Racing
OUTDO TPR Pedercini are pleased to announce that they will run two Kawasaki ZX10-RR machines in this year’s FIM Superbike World Championship after signing a one-year contract with twenty-three-year-old Samuele Cavalieri.
A front runner in the Italian CIV Superbike series, Cavalieri becomes a full-time WorldSBK rider after making nine appearances in the Superbike World Championship as a substitute driver for Ducati teams Motocorsa and Barni Racing. Two 13th place finishes at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in 2019 are his best results to date.
Cavalieri will make his 2021 on-track Kawasaki debut alongside OUTDO TPR Pedercini’s other rider, the previously confirmed Loris Cresson, in the coming weeks.
Samuele Cavalieri: “I am incredibly happy and excited to be joining Team Pedercini Racing for my first full season in World Superbike. It will be my first season with Kawasaki. They have launched a new bike which we will have and so I am curious to try it as soon as possible. The first goal is gain experience as there are a lot of circuits that I have never seen, only on the PlayStation. It is important to take things step by step and improve the performance. Thanks to the team and to Lucio for giving me this opportunity and to all the sponsors who have made it possible.”
Lucio Pedercini: “I am happy to welcome Samuele to the team alongside Loris for 2021. To have two young riders in the team has for a long time been my idea and I am sure that they will both help each other. When I arrived in the World Superbike paddock in 1998 for the first two years, I was alone, but from 2000 we ran with three riders until 2017 I think, when we ran with two. For me, two young riders in the team was my goal and I will do my best to help them improve and progress with their racing careers as we need to see new, young talent coming through. It’s also good to have an Italian rider in the team. Samuele is a talent, he finished second in the 2020 Italian championship behind Lorenzo Savadori, who I know very well, as does everyone within the team. Samuele is the best choice for us to join Loris for this exciting new season and we can’t wait to begin our adventure together.”
Participants in action during a Sportbike Track Time track day at Road Atlanta. Photo by 129photos.com, courtesy Sportbike Track Time.
CLINTON, MI (February 9, 2021) — Sportbike Track Time is proud to celebrate 20 years in the track day industry! Founded in 2001 by Monte Lutz and Bonnie Strawser, STT started at Grattan Raceway as a way for motorcycle enthusiasts to get on the track without necessarily requiring a race license. The company quickly expanded to include tracks such as Autobahn Country Club, Road America, Barber Motorsports Park, and Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, among others. In 2010, Richard and Julie Harris bought the company to continue the success when Monte & Bonnie retired to Utah. Since then, STT has grown to be one of the largest track day organizations in the country.
Here are some fast facts about Sportbike Track Time:
Well over 100 days each year between February and December
STT attends 11 tracks in 8 states (and always adding more as needed!)
STT can accommodate young riders down to age 11 years
STT offers race certificate classes in conjunction with WERA, CCS, and AHRMA
STT’s Novice program was the first of its kind incorporating both in-classroom and on-track instruction
Facts about Sportbike Track Time’s nearly 200 staff members:
Over 75 have at least 5 years of experience
Another 75 have at least 10 years of experience
And, another 20 have been with STT for all 20 years!
More than half of Sportbike Track Time’s staff started as customers over 10 years ago!
Collectively STT’s staff has thousands of track days’ worth of experience with millions of on-track miles!
2021 marks another anniversary; Sportbike Track Girl is celebrating 10 years of Ladies First events at Grattan Raceway and Talladega Gran Prix Raceway! Historically starting as Femmoto (founded by Bonnie Strawser in 2002) which offered women-only events through 2008, it lives on through STGirl supporting women riders of all skill levels. Sportbike Track Girl is committed to advocating, educating, and supporting women in the sport.
Sportbike Track Time was founded in 2001 and remains one of the largest and foremost motorcycle track day companies in the world, providing for motorcyclists of all skill levels a safe environment to explore the ability of their motorcycles and themselves, at some of the best tracks in the United States. In addition, Sportbike Track Time is proud to have been the starting point for many professional motorcycle racers who are racing in the world today. For more information, please visit: www.sportbiketracktime.com
Francesco Bagnaia (left) and Jack Miller (right). Photo courtesy Ducati.
The 2021 Ducati Lenovo Team presented online
Lenovo announced as Title Partner of the factory Ducati team in MotoGP as Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia wear the Ducati squad’s official colours for the first time
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “We’re starting the new season off the back of the Constructors’ World Title won last year. In 2021 there are many new things, from our Title Partner Lenovo to our riders Jack and Pecco. We look forward with optimism to the new season”
Luca Rossi, Senior Vice President of Lenovo: “Lenovo and Ducati—two brands that share the core values of high speed, powerful performance and relentless innovation—have chosen to elevate their partnership to its highest level… we look forward to taking our technology integration to new heights and empowering Ducati’s racing team to extend MotoGP’s significance for years to come”
Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse: “Jack and Pecco are extraordinarily talented, and they already have experience on our bike. I believe that with them, we can fight not only to defend the constructors’ title but also for the Riders’ Title”
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 9th February 2021 – The Official Presentation of the 2021 Ducati Lenovo Team took place today with an online event streamed on Ducati.com, Ducati’s YouTube channel, and official Facebook page. During the presentation, Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, unveiled the new “all red” Desmosedici GP bikes that Jack Miller, 26-year-old from Australia, and Francesco “Pecco Bagnaia, 24-year-old from Turin, will ride in their first season as official riders of the Borgo Panigale-based squad in the MotoGP World Championship.
The iconic Ducati red colour returns to predominate the two bikes’ liveries where the Lenovo logo also stands out. Announced as Title Partner of the Italian team with a three-year agreement, Lenovo is a technology leader in PCs, smart devices, data center, services and software solutions – becoming Ducati’s sponsor and partner in 2018. Over the past three seasons, the company has contributed to developing new strategies and innovations related to racing as a Technical Partner of the team. With the new agreement, Lenovo will guarantee even greater support to the official Ducati squad, which from this year will be named Ducati Lenovo Team.
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic situation, the 2021 MotoGP season currently sees 19 Grands Prix confirmed. It will officially get underway on 5th March in Qatar with a day of testing reserved for rookies and test riders, in which Michele Pirro and the Ducati Test Team will also participate. On 6th-7th March, Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia will finally take to the track with their new team at Losail International Circuit for the first official two-day test for 2021, followed by three more days of testing, also in Qatar, from 10th-12th March. Doha Circuit will also set the stage for the first two Grands Prix of the year, held in the evening, from 26th-28th March and 2nd-4th April.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “It is always a great emotion to start a new racing season, which as always we face with dedication and incredible passion, driven by the support of the Ducatisti all over the world. We start strong after winning the Constructors’ World Title last year, despite the complexities that have forced us to overcome obstacles and situations that we have never experienced before. In 2021 there are many novelties, starting with the riders: Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia. They are now the young riders of our official team after gaining experience with the Pramac Racing Team. This year Lenovo, which has already accompanied us since 2018, becomes the new Title Partner of the Ducati Lenovo Team. Together with our factory team’s riders, we also have Ducati’s MotoGP riders Johann Zarco and three of the best talents coming from Moto2, Enea Bastianini, Luca Marini and Jorge Martin. They will be a very young and future-oriented presence in the championship. We look forward to the start of the 2021 season on 28th March in Qatar and as always #ForzaDucati”.
Luca Rossi, Senior Vice President of Lenovo: “The global motorsports market is expected to continue to grow by 10 per-cent annually through 2025(1) driven in part by the role of IT in the increasingly data-driven world of motorbike racing. This is why Lenovo and Ducati—two brands that share the core values of high speed, powerful performance and relentless innovation—have chosen to elevate their partnership to its highest level. Through Lenovo’s mission to enable intelligent transformation, we look forward to taking our technology integration to new heights and empowering Ducati’s racing team to extend MotoGP’s significance for years to come.”
Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse: “The start of a new season is always a special moment, and this year even more, as we have a completely new team. We have two new riders with us, Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia. Both are extraordinarily talented, they’re young, but they have already a lot of experience on our bike. Jack and Pecco have great potential, and I think that together we can fight not only to defend the Constructors’ Title won in 2020, but we can also aim for the Riders’ Title. As per this year’s regulations, we cannot modify some of the bike’s components. Still, during winter, we have been able to work on many other aspects to improve our bike’s competitiveness and be ready to start the new season. From 2021 we will also be able to count on even greater support from Lenovo, which has been our partner since 2018 and with whom we have worked very well together over the past few seasons. I’m sure that together we will be able to achieve even greater success this year while entertaining and bringing excitement to all the Ducatisti around the world.”
Jack Miller. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Jack Miller (#43, Ducati Lenovo Team): “The emotions I felt seeing my all-red Desmosedici and wearing my new suit for the first time were incredible! I still have to realize that I’ll be part of the official Ducati Team this year. It’s taken a long way to get this far, and finally being “in red” gives me a great sense of satisfaction, but also the right motivation to continue working with commitment and dedication towards my future goals. I am looking forward to this new adventure and will try to get some important results this season”.
Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team): “This will be a significant season for me because for the first time I’ll be wearing the colours of an official team. I’m proud to have achieved this first goal, and this year I will set my sight on even greater results. It has always been my dream to become part of the official Ducati Team. I will try my best not to disappoint any expectations. I’m sure I have all that I need to be competitive right from the start and aim high”.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 63,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering, and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
(1) Based on MarketWatch’s Motorsports Market Report synopsis published December 2020
A Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brandon Lajoie, courtesy MotoAmerica.
Women Who Race: Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race Program To Be Featured At Three MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Rounds In 2021
Women Racers And Their Race-Prepped Royal Enfield Continental GT 650s To Compete In Select Rounds Of 2021 MotoAmerica Series
IRVINE, CA (February 9, 2021) – MotoAmerica, the premier motorcycle road racing series in North America, is pleased to announce that it will be the Race portion of Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race (BTR) program with a group of women selected by Royal Enfield to prepare and race its Continental GT 650 motorcycles in three rounds of the 10-round 2021 MotoAmerica series.
Royal Enfield’s BTR program will be racing with the MotoAmerica series at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota (July 30-August 1), Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania (August 13-15), and Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama (September 17-19). Additionally, the BTR participants (and their Royal Enfields) will be interacting with fans at the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, April 30-May 2.
“I think it’s great that we are working with Royal Enfield and its program to get more women involved in road racing,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “I know our fans are going to be stoked to see what these talented women racers come up with in their design and preparation of their motorcycles, and to see them battle on the racetrack will be the icing on the cake. We look forward to meeting them all at Road Atlanta and watching them race at Brainerd, Pitt Race and Barber later in the season.”
Professional road racer and current BTR Flat Track program participant Melissa Paris has agreed to mentor the women during every phase of the BTR Road Race program. She will work with each participant on creating a design for their builds, creating sponsorship decks, and training off and on the track.
“MotoAmerica is the premier class of racing in the United States and we can’t begin to describe how honored we are to have the Build, Train, Race Road Race Program included in the series this year,” said Bree Poland, Royal Enfield’s Global Brand Manager, Continental GT Platform. “The women who are participating in this program have never built a race bike or raced before. This is literally a dream come true and they are anxious to get training and get out there with the rest of the MotoAmerica paddock. The Continental GT 650 Twin is the perfect motorcycle for people looking to get into road racing and MotoAmerica and the BTR program is the perfect partnership to showcase that.”
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About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Owner Fausto Gresini (left) with MotoE rider Alessandro Zaccone (right) in December 2019. Photo courtesy of Gresini Racing.
UPDATE ON FAUSTO GRESINI’S CONDITIONS
A new update on the conditions of Fausto Gresini, who is still hospitalised in the intensive care unit of Bologna’s ‘Carlo Alberto Pizzardi’ hospital. After what was a complicated week, his conditions are currently stable albeit on a confidential prognosis.
Here is today’s statement by Dr Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto Gresini is still hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the Maggiore Hospital for the persistence of severe respiratory failure due to the complications of COVID infection – with important interstitial pneumonia. After a sudden worsening of the respiratory function in the past week, in the last few days the health conditions have improved – thanks also to machinery that helped remove carbon dioxide from the blood, allowing less stress on the lungs – while the general clinical picture remains serious and the prognosis is still confidential.”
Kristian Daniel Jr. (70) in action. Photo by Pedro Vallespi, courtesy Noyes Camp.
Kristian Daniel Jr., an 11-year-old Californian living and racing in Spain, got to ride with and interview many Grand Prix stars during a training session last month at Rocco’s Ranch, a dirt track facility outside of Barcelona, Spain. Here’s a video that KDJR and his father put together from that day.
Tyler O'Hara (29) on his Indian Challenger during the inaugural MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers event at Laguna Seca in 2020. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Tyler O’Hara, S&S Cycle, and Indian Motorcycle are planning to defend their MotoAmerica King of the Baggers title in 2021, according to O’Hara, but a new rival series has popped up, raising questions.
Riding his S&S Indian Challenger, O’Hara was the class of the field in the inaugural King of the Baggers event last October at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The Californian claimed the pole position with a lap time that was four seconds quicker than the next-fastest competitor, and he took a dramatic, come-from-behind victory after running off track during the race.
Taking advantage of their success at the hugely popular and widely viewed event, O’Hara and his team are set to compete in the planned five-round 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship, which will be televised on FOX Sports.
Tyler O’Hara (right) with S&S Cycle President Paul Langley (left) at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“S&S Cycle, Indian and I, we have a verbal [agreement] that we’re going to do all five rounds with MotoAmerica, and I’m excited about that,” O’Hara told Roadracingworld.com. “We showed that we did our homework, and we set the bar, and we have the best bike.”
David Zemla, Vice President of Marketing for S&S Cycle, and Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle, however, both told Roadracingworld.com that they weren’t ready to announce their 2021 road racing plans.
“We haven’t finalized any of our racing plans yet for 2021, so there’s not too much to say,” said Wilson.
O’Hara’s comments on the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series came just days after the announcement of a new rival series, the Bagger Racing League (BRL).
The BRL series was introduced January 25 at a special V-Twin track day event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway that was attended by several of the teams that participated in King of the Baggers. S&S Cycle, Roland Sands Design, and Indian did not attend the event because they were not invited.
Hayden Gillim (79), riding a Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard, and Frankie Garcia (14), riding a RSD Indian Challenger, battle for second place in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers race at Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
BRL was founded by Rob Buydos, a V-Twin and motocross industry insider who pitched MotoAmerica on the King of the Baggers concept and helped put together and run the event at Laguna Seca.
Considering the success of the inaugural event and MotoAmerica announcing a televised five-race series for 2021, why would Buydos choose to establish a series to compete with King of the Baggers?
Bagger Racing League founder Rob Buydos interviews a rider at the BRL announcement event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by Justin George, courtesy BRL.
“MotoAmerica is the gold standard for superbike racing across the U.S.,” Buydos was quoted as saying in an email sent via a BRL spokesman. “Bagger Racing League wants to give Harley-Davidson and V-Twin riders, racers, and manufacturers that same opportunity at a V-Twin focused event.”
“When Rob talked with Wayne [Rainey, MotoAmerica President] a couple of years ago at Pittsburgh, he brought up a couple of ideas with baggers being one. And it obviously led to an event at Laguna Seca,” Chuck Aksland, COO of MotoAmerica told Roadracingworld.com. “We were surprised by the popularity of it and the attention that it got, and we were happy that we proved the concept.
“We’re kind of disappointed that given [it being] a brand new thing to have it split off into two different segments. We talked to Rob about it, and we hoped he would be involved with us in 2021. He chose to do something else, and we let him know that the door’s always open. So, if he ever wants to work with us again there’s really no animosity there. We just think that at an inception of a new series having two different type series is probably a stretch. We’ll adapt and do what we’re going to do and put on some races and we have TV for them. We’ll just keep going forward.”
The Bagger Racing League will include a Stunt GP racing class and stunt shows. Photo by Justin George, courtesy BRL.
According to a press release issued by BRL, its new racing series will have four classes (Hooligan GP, Big Twin GP, Premier Class Bagger GP, and Stunt GP); the races will be televised live; and the three-day events will include custom bike shows, stunt shows, and vendors.
So far, BRL has announced only one event, June 25-27 at Utah Motorsports Campus, in Grantsville, Utah.
That’s the same weekend as the MotoAmerica event at Ridge Motorsports Park, but the King of the Baggers class is not scheduled to be part of that event.
Drag Specialties was the title sponsor of the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers event, but BRL has announced that Drag Specialties is the title sponsor of its 2021 series.
Roadracingworld.com reached out to Drag Specialties but had not received a response prior to post time.
Kayla Yaakov (31) on her American Racing Academy Ohvale GP-0 at Road America in 2020. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Calabasas, CA (February 8, 2021) – The American Racing Team and American Racing Academy are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension with Ohvale, manufacturers of mini road racing motorcycles.
The continued partnership and support come after the success of the American Racing Academy program which was created to develop and train young American riders to help them achieve their goals of becoming professional riders and compete at the world championship level.
The Academy is managed by former MotoGP and MotoAmerica riders John Hopkins and Roger Hayden. Hopkins and Hayden have support from a number of current professional riders including Toni Elias and Sean Dylan Kelly.
(From left) Sean Dylan Kelly, Brandon Cretu, Eitan Butbul, John Hopkins, and Toni Elias. Photo courtesy American Racing Academy.
Young riders accepted into the Academy program are provided coaching and training support as well as motorcycles to ride, gear, helmets and access to track days throughout the year. In addition, Academy members receive commercial and legal advisory assistance.
“We would like to thank Brandon Cretu from Ohvale USA and Marica Barbiero from Ohvale Italy for their faith, trust and support of the Academy,” notes American Racing Moto2 Team and Academy owner Eitan Butbul. “Because of their support and trust we will be able to extend the program to additional young riders across the country and help promote road racing in the United States, especially as this season Dorna (MotoGP) decided to start the MiniGP World Series that will be run with Ohvale bikes.”
Brandon Cretu (Ohvale USA) “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Eitan and his programs both with the Team and the Academy. Efforts like these are crucial in helping to strengthen the sport here in the United States and provide opportunities for young riders to make a career in the sport. We are optimistic that with the introduction of the FIM MiniGP World Series we will see newfound interest and growth in the sport from youth riders in the US and around the world.”
Butbul and Hopkins, through the Academy, continue to work to identify and recruit additional talented young Americans of different ages to join the program.
“The goal of the Academy is to prepare the next generation of world-class American riders,” states Butbul. “We want to have the best available platform for these young, talented riders and give them the opportunity and support they need to get to where they want to go.”
About the American Racing Team
The American Racing Team competes in the MotoGP World Championship and is owned by Avner Kass and Eitan Butbul. The team currently fields two riders in the Moto2 class; American Cameron Beaubier (#6) and Spaniard Marcos Ramirez (#42). The team is the only American team in the MotoGP series. The team has grown under the guidance of team owner Eitan Butbul and is a respected part of the MotoGP world championship paddock.
David "Aussie Dave" Anthony (25). Photo by CaliPhotography, courtesy CVMA.
David Anthony Crushes the Track Record with Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike Slicks at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
DIABLO Superbike SC1 Front and DIABLO Superbike SC0 Rear Slicks Serve as the Tire of Choice for Pirelli’s First Track Record of 2021
ROME, Ga. (February 2021) – Pirelli Tire North America congratulates FLY Racing rider David Anthony on starting the new year strong by capturing the brand’s first absolute motorcycle track record of the 2021 season. The achievement by Anthony came during the CVMA Series at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway while running the course in the CW direction aboard his Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike-equipped GSX-R1000.
“It’s a good feeling to start the New Year off strong like this,” said Anthony. “I managed to pick up right where we left off at the end of the 2020 season, which is setting lap records. Ever since I mounted the new sizing of the DIABLO™ Superbike slicks on my FLY Racing GSX-R1000, I have been able to take my riding to the next level. I’m looking to keep this momentum rolling into the remainder of the season!”
Anthony set the new lap record of 1:42.888 in The Shootout race, eclipsing the previous lap record of 1:44.869. His Suzuki motorcycle relied on the performance of a Pirelli DIABLO Superbike SC1 125/70-17 front and SC0 200/65-17 rear slicks.
“Pirelli and myself are proud to have Dave carry the flag for us,” said Oscar Solis, road racing manager, Pirelli. “He certainly has been riding exceptional and carrying the flag at a very high pace. I’m continually amazed at what he is able to achieve and how he pushes himself and our DIABLO™ Superbike range to the leading edge of performance. Congratulations!”
Pirelli has consistently remained the tire of choice for riders looking to reach the top step of the podium when competing at events that do not enforce a spec tire rule in North America. Being a MotoAmerica Superbike rider, Anthony is the perfect example when it comes to tire of choice. Pirelli continues to offer prizes for riders who set a new motorcycle track record while using Pirelli race compound tires.
For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com
The grand prize in Harley-Davidson's "Get Out and Ride" sweepstakes is a customized 2021-model Road Glide. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES THE “GET OUT AND RIDE” SWEEPSTAKES
Harley-Davidson Celebrates A New Year with 80 Prizes for the Rides Ahead
MILWAUKEE (February 8, 2021) – Harley-Davidson’s mission brings people together and helps riders experience freedom for the soul. Harley-Davidson is celebrating its mission with the “Get Out and Ride” sweepstakes. There are 80 prizes to win in honor of the 80th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, and one custom grand prize motorcycle to celebrate the start of a new year of riding.
“Following Harley-Davidson’s global celebration of riding at the virtual H-D 21 event, we’re excited to get riders rolling into a great year ahead,” said VP Marketing Theo Keetell. “The ‘Get Out and Ride’ Sweepstakes is Harley-Davidson’s invitation to kick off the riding season and rediscover the road.”
From February 8 to April 16, Harley-Davidson is giving riders reason to celebrate with a sweepstakes that everyone in the U.S. can participate in. Through riding-related activities and visiting your local Harley-Davidson® dealer, participants earn entries for a chance to win prizes celebrating the community and spirit of two wheels. This includes the grand prize custom 2021 Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycle and weekly drawings for 80 additional prizes. “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes Riders can earn entries by participating in the following:
· Enter the “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes
· Come back for instant win prizes throughout the campaign
· Visit your local participating Harley-Davidson dealership
· Demo Harley-Davidson motorcycles
The “Get Out and Ride” Sweepstakes is a perfect opportunity to demo, try-on, and experience all the new Harley-Davidson products for 2021 including motorcycles, parts and accessories, and general merchandise.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 4/16/21. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit H-D.com/getoutandride. Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., 3700 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208.
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation,
evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Our ambition is to maintain our place as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture by delivering a motorcycle lifestyle with distinctive and customizable motorcycles, experiences, motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get riders on the road. www.harley-davidson.com.
Samuele Cavalieri (left) and Lucio Pedercini (right). Photo courtesy Pedercini Racing.
Samuele Cavalieri Confirmed: Two rider WorldSBK team in 2021 for Pedercini Racing
OUTDO TPR Pedercini are pleased to announce that they will run two Kawasaki ZX10-RR machines in this year’s FIM Superbike World Championship after signing a one-year contract with twenty-three-year-old Samuele Cavalieri.
A front runner in the Italian CIV Superbike series, Cavalieri becomes a full-time WorldSBK rider after making nine appearances in the Superbike World Championship as a substitute driver for Ducati teams Motocorsa and Barni Racing. Two 13th place finishes at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in 2019 are his best results to date.
Cavalieri will make his 2021 on-track Kawasaki debut alongside OUTDO TPR Pedercini’s other rider, the previously confirmed Loris Cresson, in the coming weeks.
Samuele Cavalieri: “I am incredibly happy and excited to be joining Team Pedercini Racing for my first full season in World Superbike. It will be my first season with Kawasaki. They have launched a new bike which we will have and so I am curious to try it as soon as possible. The first goal is gain experience as there are a lot of circuits that I have never seen, only on the PlayStation. It is important to take things step by step and improve the performance. Thanks to the team and to Lucio for giving me this opportunity and to all the sponsors who have made it possible.”
Lucio Pedercini: “I am happy to welcome Samuele to the team alongside Loris for 2021. To have two young riders in the team has for a long time been my idea and I am sure that they will both help each other. When I arrived in the World Superbike paddock in 1998 for the first two years, I was alone, but from 2000 we ran with three riders until 2017 I think, when we ran with two. For me, two young riders in the team was my goal and I will do my best to help them improve and progress with their racing careers as we need to see new, young talent coming through. It’s also good to have an Italian rider in the team. Samuele is a talent, he finished second in the 2020 Italian championship behind Lorenzo Savadori, who I know very well, as does everyone within the team. Samuele is the best choice for us to join Loris for this exciting new season and we can’t wait to begin our adventure together.”
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
