Home Blog Page 1400

British Superbike: Danny Kent & Gino Rea Sign With Buildbase Suzuki

DANNY KENT & GINO REA HEAD BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM

Buildbase Suzuki has announced today that Danny Kent and Gino Rea will ride its GSX-R1000R Superbikes in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2021, while Tim Neave remains with the Mallory Park-based squad and will contest the National Superstock 1000 Championship.

With a Moto3 world championship under his belt Kent’s talent and ability are without question, and now with a season of Superstock 1000 racing behind him, helping him become acquainted with UK circuits and litre Sportbike machinery, the grand prix ace is looking to transfer that skill and experience to superbike racing.

Kent, the 2015 Moto3 World Champion said: “I’m really motivated and happy to be joining the Buildbase Suzuki team and I’m looking forward to riding the Superbike. I think a lot of people will know that my career has had both the highest highs and the lowest lows in recent years, with 2019 being a particularly low point, so I’m really grateful to Steve and Stuart [Hicken – Team Manager and owner] for this opportunity.

“Last year I was able to take a step back and I had a good season in Superstock 1000, where I could spend more time learning how to get the best out of a 1000cc machine and prove to people I could still race a bike, and obviously I won at the last round. Moving to a Superbike, I think my GP experience could mean I’ll manage quite well as I’m used to a stiffer chassis setup, racing swingarms, slicks, things like that, but I also know I still have a lot of learning to do; getting used to just the speed of the bikes, and some UK tracks I’ve either not been to or not raced at since 2007. But I also know I’m joining a team with a lot of experience and a proven record of winning races and championships. I’m setting expectations high: I’d like to be in the Showdown at the end of the year, so hopefully we can have a good winter and find a good direction with the bike setup, and I’m excited to get started.”

Kent joins a fellow world championship competitor at Buildbase Suzuki, with Rea remaining with the team after an impressive – albeit shortened – campaign in 2020. Joining the ranks after the first round had taken place and with no pre-season testing, Rea still managed to enjoy time leading races and took a best finish of fourth at Donington Park.

Rea, 2009 European Superstock 600 Champion and Moto2 podium finisher, said of re-signing with the team for 2021: “I’m really excited to be staying with Buildbase Suzuki for 2021. Hawk Racing is one of the oldest and most experienced teams in BSB and I’ve had a lot of respect for everyone involved since stepping into the championship, so I’m very thankful to Steve and Stuart for the opportunity to race for them again. After joining them last year and seeing the progress we made, which resulted in leading my first BSB race with them, it’s the perfect scenario to continue together and build on our hard work from last season. Steve and Stuart are so passionate about their racing which makes it nice and a refreshing environment to be in. I’m looking forward to getting my head down and working hard to build on our results from 2020 and give the team the results they deserve.”

Neave remains with the team after a successful year onboard GSX-R1000R machinery in 2020, which saw the youngster pick up his first win in the Superstock 1000 Championship at Silverstone.

The Lincolnshire rider, who is also a former UK Pro Flat Track champion and out-qualified Marc Marquez at the 2014 Superprestigio in Barcelona, said: “I’m over the moon to be staying with Buildbase Suzuki this year and I’m looking forward to another season on the GSX-R1000R. Remaining with the team fills me with confidence because I know we can build on a very successful 2020 that saw us take our first win together, and the goal this year is definitely to fight for the championship.”

Buildbase Suzuki Team Manager, Steve Hicken, said: “I think we’re going to have one of the most talented rider line-ups on the grid this season. As a World Champion at Grand Prix level, Danny’s ability is beyond question, and while he’s still relatively new to big capacity production bikes we saw him win in Superstock last year, and I think he’ll be able to adapt to the Superbike very quickly and will be very exciting to watch.

“Gino’s credentials also speak for themselves as a European champion and podium finisher in Grand Prix, and I think some continuity in BSB after a couple of unsettled years will help him show his best. We started to see what he could do at the tail end of last year – leading and fighting for a podium – and hopefully we can pick up from where we left off and continue that form from the off this season.

“We’re also really pleased to be continuing with Tim this season after a positive 2020. Tim’s got bags of natural ability on a bike and we saw him really start to shine last year with a win and a lap record to add to his CV. We’ve made the GSX-R a Superstock Championship-winner, and hopefully we can put together another challenge this year.”

Öhlins USA Backing Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE Programs

ÖHLINS USA SUPPORTS ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD TRAIN RACE PROGRAMS

Öhlins will supply components for BTR flat track and road racing

Milwaukee, Wis (February 4, 2021) – Öhlins USA announced its official involvement with the Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) road racing and flat track programs for 2021. The suspension manufacturer will offer top-of-the-line components to BTR participants for their Royal Enfield builds.

Royal Enfield launched the BTR program in 2019, challenging professional road racer Melissa Paris and three other women to build flat track motorcycles and compete in select exhibitions during American Flat Track races last year. Paris used Öhlins USA components on her Royal Enfield build with great results that earned her two-second place finishes and a win in the BTR exhibition races.

“Öhlins USA is proud to be the official suspension of the BTR program,” said Mike Himmelsbach, motorsport market manager, Öhlins USA. “We’re excited to offer our latest technology for these women to further enhance their building and racing experience. This performance suspension upgrade delivers new levels of stability, precision and safety both on the racetrack and on the street.”

The BTR road racing program build phase will kick off in the coming weeks, as the participants receive their motorcycles and begin the customization process. Melissa Paris will provide guidance during the build process and will mentor the ladies during the training and racing portions of the program. For the road racing program, all participants will have the option to utilize Öhlins 43mm front forks and 36mm piggyback reservoir shocks for their Continental GT 650 motorcycles. Participants in the flat track program will be offered similar Öhlins components

“When I started my build for the BTR flat track program, choosing Öhlins was a no-brainer,” said Ohlins USA-backed rider and BTR mentor Melissa Paris. “I’ve used Öhlins components for my entire road racing career, and it’s what I felt comfortable using. I always knew that Öhlins made the best product for road racing, so I wasn’t surprised when it worked perfectly on the flat track as well. Now that I’m mentoring the road race version of BTR, I’m excited to have the opportunity to equip the ladies on the best equipment possible.”

To learn more about the BTR program and to follow along as the ladies begin the build process, visit BUILDTRAINRACE.com or follow Royal Enfield North America on Facebook and Instagram.

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the Himalayan and the all-new 650 Twins: INT 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles along with a range of genuine motorcycle accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, please visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

About Öhlins®

Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for over 40 years. Our focus has always been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 distributing countries.

Our philosophy has always been to supply the aftermarket, OEM partners and teams with high-end suspension technology, and we are all dedicated to exceeding our customer’s expectations throughout the world.

MotoGP: No Czech Grand Prix At Brno In 2021

The Czech Grand Prix, one of the oldest events in MotoGP World Championship racing, will not happen in 2021.

“The management of Automotodrom Brno decided not to hold world championships in the future,” read a translated statement on the track’s website. “‘We have many years of experience in organizing world competitions and we know the economy of such [an event] very well. No sporting or cultural event of world importance is economically possible to organize without proper public support,’ explained Ivana Ulmanová, Statutory Director of Automotodrom Brno.”

The statement continued: “For most of the active season, in addition to traditional companies, Automotodrom Brno will focus on the commercial lease of the racetrack to clubs and agencies.”

Dorna, commercial rights holder of the MotoGP World Championship, left a spot open for Brno on its tentative 2021 schedule, but that “To Be Determined” round was removed from the latest version of the 2021 MotoGP calendar released on January 22.

The FIM Grand Prix World Championship raced on closed-off public roads in the Brno area from 1965 through 1982, when the Czech Grand Prix paused due to safety reasons.

The Automotodrom Brno, a dedicated road course, opened in 1986 and first hosted the FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1987.

From 1987 until 2020, the Czech Grand Prix was held at Automotodrom Brno every year except 1992.

That’s 52 years of Brno hosting Grand Prix motorcycle racing, which is second only to the Assen TT Circuit, which has hosted the FIM Grand Prix World Championship since it started in 1949.

AMA Hall Of Famer Dale Walksler, R.I.P.

Founder of Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in North Carolina

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Life Member and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, died at home Feb. 3 after a long illness.

An entrepreneur as a teenager, Mr. Walksler found his life’s passion in motorcycles. He bought and sold Harley-Davidson parts during high school before launching Dale’s Hogs motorcycle store in Illinois when he was 18.

At 22, he became one of the youngest Harley-Davidson dealers in the country when he opened a dealership in Mount Vernon, Ill.

As his business grew, Mr. Walksler moved his motorcycle collection to the dealership to attract customers. In 1999, Mr. Walksler sold the dealership and relocated his motorcycle collection to Maggie Valley, N.C. The new museum opened in 2002.

Although the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum is open to the public only six months each year, more than 100,000 visitors pass through its exhibits annually. From December through April, the staff restores bikes and arranges new exhibits.

The museum’s popularity earned Mr. Walksler appearances on several television programs about vintage car and motorcycle restoration, including “American Restoration,” “Chasing Classic Cars,” “American Pickers” and his own show “What’s in the Barn?”

Those shows helped popularize vintage motorcycling, as well as put forward a positive image of the motorcycling lifestyle.

Mr. Walksler was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2019. His biography can be found at motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?racerid=514.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: americanmotorcyclist.com.

 

World Superbike: Ducati Teams Test At Misano

Intensive work at the Misano World Circuit for Scott Redding, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team.

First half-day of testing in 2021 for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, who worked today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

After heavy fog prevented Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi from taking to the track in the morning, weather conditions improved in the early afternoon, especially in terms of visibility, and the two riders climbed aboard their respective Ducati Panigale V4 R bikes for a fruitful session.

Both Redding and Rinaldi worked intensively with their crews, focusing on testing new software, suspension and clutch solutions.

The British rider completed 70 laps while the Italian, despite a crash without any particular consequences in the first part of the session, completed 52 laps.

The next stop for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is set for 15 and 16 March, again at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for another two days of private testing.

Scott Redding (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #45)

“It was the first day with the race bike in the 2021 season and for that, I’m very happy. Unfortunately, we couldn’t work all day because of the fog and honestly, the conditions weren’t ideal in the afternoon. But it was very important for the team to be back working together again”.

 

Michael Ruben Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.

 

Michael Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #21)

“I’m very happy to have been able to ride even though the track conditions were quite tricky. We still had the opportunity to try new solutions. The result was positive even though it’s clear that it wasn’t possible to push to the limit. I can’t wait to get back to work with the team”.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Barni Racing Team:

Tito Rabat makes his debut on the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Barni Racing Team 

 

Tito Rabat (53). Photo courtesy Barni Racing Team.
Tito Rabat (53). Photo courtesy Barni Racing Team.

 

Misano Adriatico (ITA), 4th February 2021. With the start of the 2021 Superbike World Championship season closer, for the Barni Racing Team and his new rider Tito Rabat the opportunity to be on track finally arrived. Together with the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati team, the guys from Bergamo and the Spaniard tested today at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for a one-day test.

Cold temperatures and fog in the morning slowed down the work schedule but soon before midday Tito leaved the garage of the team for the first time with his new Ducati Panigale V4 R. After rain that disrupted action at Jerez a couple of weeks ago the 2014 Moto2™ World Champion could get his first action with the Barni Racing Team completing up to 70 laps.

Getting familiar with new tyres and many other new components, at the end of the day Tito said He had good feeling on the new bike.

 

Marco Barnabò_ Team Principal Barni Racing Team 

“The weather conditions, also this time, didn’t help us: we would have liked to make some changes on the bike to adapt it to Tito’s riding style, but given the cold temperatures and the short time we preferred to do as many laps as possible to let the rider get confident with the bike. We did quite long runs, with a constant pace and always improving, this is the aspect that makes me confident for the future. On the bike everything worked well and within the team there is a good atmosphere, so we go back home with positive feeling.”

 

Tito Rabat, #53

“My first impression with the new team and the new bike is quite positive. To be honest – despite weather conditions – today I enjoy a lot riding and trying few things on the saddle. I can discover a little bit how the Ducati Panigale V4 R works, where is my limit from the first day and where I can start to work. We’re quite happy as first day. I’m looking forward to the future and to the next test for keep improving, because I saw that we can be competitive.”

Italian Police Acquire MV Agusta Motorcycles

4 NEW MV AGUSTAS FOR THE ITALIAN POLICE FORCE

The brand new, fully equipped Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS were delivered today during a ceremony held at Milan’s “Questura”, the Police headquarters.

Milan, February 4, 2021 – 4 new Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS featuring the official Italian State Police blue livery have joined the other two Turismo Veloce and the two Rivale currently in service with the “Nibbio” Motorcycle Unit from Milan’s Police headquarters. The Police’s MV Agusta fleet has now doubled, contributing to the increased safety on the city streets.

Milan’s Police Commissioner, “Quaestor” Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov attended the official donation ceremony held at Milan’s Police headquarters. Simone Corsi, who rode an MV Agusta F2 in Misano last September under the colours of the Fiamme Oro Police sporting organisation, also attended.

 

(From left) MV Agusta Moto2 racer Simone Corsi, Milan Police Commissioner Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov at police headquarters in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
(From left) MV Agusta Moto2 racer Simone Corsi, Milan Police Commissioner Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov at police headquarters in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

Collaboration between MV Agusta and the Police aims at supporting and reinforcing the Nibbio Motorcycle Unit and consequently the level of safety and security across the Milan area thanks to the increased capacity of swift intervention.

 

An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Polizia. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Polizia motorcycle. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

The Turismo Veloce has exceptional technical and functional features: from the iconic MV Agusta inline 3-cylinder engine mated to a counter-rotating crankshaft, supplying 110HP at 10.150 rpm, to the side panniers offering 60 litres of storage, enough to hold an emergency kit and the service machine-gun. The Turismo Veloce also boasts the largest fuel tank in its category, 22 litres, providing a 300 km riding autonomy.

With its 199 kg, the Turismo Veloce is the lightest and most agile bike in its category. Also particularly appreciated by the Nibbio squad members is the SCS “Smart Clutch System”, which provides quick, automatic clutch action, a feature specially thought out to be easy and totally intuitive.

“To see our bikes used by the State Police to protect and assist the citizens of Milan fills us with pride” said Timur Sardarov, CEO MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “At MV Agusta we like to say we manufacture the most beautiful and technologically advanced bikes in the world, but today we are even happier to announce that our technology is being used to provide security to our communities. The women and the men of the Nibbio Unit are exceptional riders, and our bikes could not be in safer hands. I wish to thank Quaestor Petronzi for his trust and for giving us the opportunity to support the extraordinary work of the Italian Police.”

“Today we are consolidating an established collaboration between the State Police and MV Agusta, who is generously increasing our motorcycle fleet. The Nibbio Unit can now count on 4 new bikes for a better, more capillary patrolling of our streets. The Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS is particularly suited”, continued Quaestor Giuseppe Petronzi, “for Police work in serving our citizens. Improving our monitoring capability through an ever more capillary control over a broad territory is one of our primary objectives. I therefore thank MV Agusta for their generous attention towards the Police Force.“

MotoE World Cup: Energica Ready To Test Bike Improvements

MotoE 2021: third season approaches as Energica focuses on new developments

Energica Motor Company, the leading manufacturer at international level for high-performing electric motorcycles and single manufacturer of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup until 2022, is ready for the third racing season by taking new developments to the track.

From its headquarters, the Modena-based company is working hard to prepare the 18 Ego Corsa machines for the new season of series, as well as the Ego Corsa Black Test for a shakedown of new parts developed – in less than a year – by the R&D department specifically for racing, which will be evaluated during the official MotoE test in April at Jerez.

“We are very happy with the MotoE experience, which has already allowed us – after only two years of racing – to apply new solutions to our road bikes” says Giampiero Testoni, the CTO of Energica.

“We are preparing the 18 Ego Corsa machines for the season, but we’re also looking ahead. After the launch, at the end of 2019, of the new 21.5 kWh power unit, we were able in less than a year to develop new technical solutions which will bring directly to the first tests in Jerez. The focus is to reach a new level of performance: we specifically worked on weight reduction and on the set up to allow better handling. As a consequence, we are aiming and improving the overall efficiency in order to eventually increase the total number of laps in the race.”

“Being the single manufacturer allows us to continue putting new studies and more advanced components to the test on some of the most iconic international circuits, and therefore to bring further innovation in the world of electric racing.”

“Our competitive advantage is to be able to transfer the technological achievements from the track to the road, a status we reached in record time that allowed us both to satisfy customers and make the EV sector grow in general.”

“We are working side by side with both Dorna and the teams for the next season, and we’re expecting great satisfaction from this World Cup – especially on the developmental side of things.”

The Ego Corsa motorcycles will return to the track for the upcoming MotoE tests on March 2-4 and April 12-14 2021.

Daytona 200 Monument: Big Names Being Added March 10

The Daytona 200 Monument is proud to announce the class of 2021.

This year’s inductees include Bruce Rossmeyer of Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson; Stephen Matthews and Chuck Huneycutt of the Barber Motorsports Museum Racing Team; Team Hammer co-founder and owner, WERA National Endurance Series Champion, Roadracing World founder and editor, and Roadracing World Action Fund founder John Ulrich; Harv and Milly Rousseau of Harv’s Harley-Davidson in Macedon, NY; 2019 Daytona 200 Champion Kyle Wyman;  the Wyman Brothers racing team; racer and tuner Phil McDonald; racer Ed Salley; and moto enthusiasts Justin Charles, Ty Boehler, and Bart Scuderi.

This year’s presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Daytona 200 Monument on the Boardwalk, just south of the Bandshell, behind the Hyde Park Hotel in Daytona Beach. Everyone is invited to this historic gathering.

The Daytona 200 Monument was founded and built by Dick Klamfoth, a three-time winner on the original Daytona 200 beach course. This beautiful monument is made of red bricks and black granite plaques to commemorate racers, owners, legends, and enthusiasts of the world-famous Daytona 200. For more information on sponsoring a brick or plaque, please go to www.daytona200monument.com or on Facebook.

MotoAmerica: Sipp Entering Selected Stock 1000 & Superbike Cup Races

Walt Sipp back with Thrashed Bike Racing for MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup in 2021.

Kansas City, MO – Veteran rider Walt Sipp announced today that he has once again teamed with Thrashed Bike Racing to contest select MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup events on a Yamaha R1. Despite learning an all new bike to him, Walt was able to show good pace and hovered inside and around the top 10 in Stock 1000 at nearly every race – although our best finish was 11th. For 2021 the team his hoping for more consistency and to be in the top 10 week in and week out – as well as some top 15 finishes in Superbike.

Look for a different number though on the bike as “41” will be the new number on the number plate, replacing the much more familiar “221” after 20 years of use.

Walt said, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, and to be back in the MotoAmerica paddock. Last year I didn’t have any time on the R1 to speak of before heading to Road America 2, so I was behind all season. I felt I picked it up fast, but also made some bad decisions which cost me and the team the results we knew we were capable of. I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike at COTA for the test and starting from a good spot. I have no real expectations for the season other than to go have fun, but I’m hoping to qualify in the top half of the field at every race I attend and get some strong finishes.

He continued, “I can’t thank Tim at Thrashed Bike Racing enough for having me back, but also long time personal sponsor Bison Racing as well as DAS Performance, Top Notch Fabrication, Baxter’s Garage, HJC Helmets, Vortex, STG, Moto-D, Bonamici, iONEMOT and Ohlins, for helping make this all possible.

Be on the lookout for an all new waltsipp.com website coming soon!

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 112

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

ARAI Helmets News – MotoGP/WorldSBK star Loris Baz to MotoAmerica Honos Superbike, Rocco jumps up, Jake Lewis back in the mix, MotoAmerica LIVE+ app is on sale, MotoGP & WorldSBK US television news, a true road race star enters the Daytona 200!

Supercross – Results and a chat about Indianapolis 1 & 2.

SX Fantasy – The decision has been made… PulpMX. Join us! Link here: https://pulpmxfantasy.com/leagues/gregsgaragepodcast

MotoAmerica – A chat with Melissa Paris about Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race (BTR) program for women. Melissa is a 2020 National Championship-winning mechanic, a racer, a team owner, a mother and wife to a Superbike Champ. You don’t want to miss this chat.

Next Week Tease – We have a conversation with MotoGP/WorldSBK star Loris Baz about the announcement of his arrival in the MotoAmerica Seris.  Plus Supercross from Indianapolis 3 Supercross Fantasy, and the latest racing news.

Race Calendar – Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Indianapolis, IN.

British Superbike: Danny Kent & Gino Rea Sign With Buildbase Suzuki

Gino Rea (left) and Danny Kent (right). Photo courtesy Team Suzuki News Service.
Gino Rea (left) and Danny Kent (right). Photo courtesy Team Suzuki News Service.

DANNY KENT & GINO REA HEAD BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM

Buildbase Suzuki has announced today that Danny Kent and Gino Rea will ride its GSX-R1000R Superbikes in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2021, while Tim Neave remains with the Mallory Park-based squad and will contest the National Superstock 1000 Championship.

With a Moto3 world championship under his belt Kent’s talent and ability are without question, and now with a season of Superstock 1000 racing behind him, helping him become acquainted with UK circuits and litre Sportbike machinery, the grand prix ace is looking to transfer that skill and experience to superbike racing.

Kent, the 2015 Moto3 World Champion said: “I’m really motivated and happy to be joining the Buildbase Suzuki team and I’m looking forward to riding the Superbike. I think a lot of people will know that my career has had both the highest highs and the lowest lows in recent years, with 2019 being a particularly low point, so I’m really grateful to Steve and Stuart [Hicken – Team Manager and owner] for this opportunity.

“Last year I was able to take a step back and I had a good season in Superstock 1000, where I could spend more time learning how to get the best out of a 1000cc machine and prove to people I could still race a bike, and obviously I won at the last round. Moving to a Superbike, I think my GP experience could mean I’ll manage quite well as I’m used to a stiffer chassis setup, racing swingarms, slicks, things like that, but I also know I still have a lot of learning to do; getting used to just the speed of the bikes, and some UK tracks I’ve either not been to or not raced at since 2007. But I also know I’m joining a team with a lot of experience and a proven record of winning races and championships. I’m setting expectations high: I’d like to be in the Showdown at the end of the year, so hopefully we can have a good winter and find a good direction with the bike setup, and I’m excited to get started.”

Kent joins a fellow world championship competitor at Buildbase Suzuki, with Rea remaining with the team after an impressive – albeit shortened – campaign in 2020. Joining the ranks after the first round had taken place and with no pre-season testing, Rea still managed to enjoy time leading races and took a best finish of fourth at Donington Park.

Rea, 2009 European Superstock 600 Champion and Moto2 podium finisher, said of re-signing with the team for 2021: “I’m really excited to be staying with Buildbase Suzuki for 2021. Hawk Racing is one of the oldest and most experienced teams in BSB and I’ve had a lot of respect for everyone involved since stepping into the championship, so I’m very thankful to Steve and Stuart for the opportunity to race for them again. After joining them last year and seeing the progress we made, which resulted in leading my first BSB race with them, it’s the perfect scenario to continue together and build on our hard work from last season. Steve and Stuart are so passionate about their racing which makes it nice and a refreshing environment to be in. I’m looking forward to getting my head down and working hard to build on our results from 2020 and give the team the results they deserve.”

Neave remains with the team after a successful year onboard GSX-R1000R machinery in 2020, which saw the youngster pick up his first win in the Superstock 1000 Championship at Silverstone.

The Lincolnshire rider, who is also a former UK Pro Flat Track champion and out-qualified Marc Marquez at the 2014 Superprestigio in Barcelona, said: “I’m over the moon to be staying with Buildbase Suzuki this year and I’m looking forward to another season on the GSX-R1000R. Remaining with the team fills me with confidence because I know we can build on a very successful 2020 that saw us take our first win together, and the goal this year is definitely to fight for the championship.”

Buildbase Suzuki Team Manager, Steve Hicken, said: “I think we’re going to have one of the most talented rider line-ups on the grid this season. As a World Champion at Grand Prix level, Danny’s ability is beyond question, and while he’s still relatively new to big capacity production bikes we saw him win in Superstock last year, and I think he’ll be able to adapt to the Superbike very quickly and will be very exciting to watch.

“Gino’s credentials also speak for themselves as a European champion and podium finisher in Grand Prix, and I think some continuity in BSB after a couple of unsettled years will help him show his best. We started to see what he could do at the tail end of last year – leading and fighting for a podium – and hopefully we can pick up from where we left off and continue that form from the off this season.

“We’re also really pleased to be continuing with Tim this season after a positive 2020. Tim’s got bags of natural ability on a bike and we saw him really start to shine last year with a win and a lap record to add to his CV. We’ve made the GSX-R a Superstock Championship-winner, and hopefully we can put together another challenge this year.”

Öhlins USA Backing Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE Programs

Öhlins shocks on a Royal Enfield flat track racebike. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Öhlins shocks on a Royal Enfield flat track racebike. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

ÖHLINS USA SUPPORTS ROYAL ENFIELD BUILD TRAIN RACE PROGRAMS

Öhlins will supply components for BTR flat track and road racing

Milwaukee, Wis (February 4, 2021) – Öhlins USA announced its official involvement with the Royal Enfield BUILD TRAIN RACE (BTR) road racing and flat track programs for 2021. The suspension manufacturer will offer top-of-the-line components to BTR participants for their Royal Enfield builds.

Royal Enfield launched the BTR program in 2019, challenging professional road racer Melissa Paris and three other women to build flat track motorcycles and compete in select exhibitions during American Flat Track races last year. Paris used Öhlins USA components on her Royal Enfield build with great results that earned her two-second place finishes and a win in the BTR exhibition races.

“Öhlins USA is proud to be the official suspension of the BTR program,” said Mike Himmelsbach, motorsport market manager, Öhlins USA. “We’re excited to offer our latest technology for these women to further enhance their building and racing experience. This performance suspension upgrade delivers new levels of stability, precision and safety both on the racetrack and on the street.”

The BTR road racing program build phase will kick off in the coming weeks, as the participants receive their motorcycles and begin the customization process. Melissa Paris will provide guidance during the build process and will mentor the ladies during the training and racing portions of the program. For the road racing program, all participants will have the option to utilize Öhlins 43mm front forks and 36mm piggyback reservoir shocks for their Continental GT 650 motorcycles. Participants in the flat track program will be offered similar Öhlins components

“When I started my build for the BTR flat track program, choosing Öhlins was a no-brainer,” said Ohlins USA-backed rider and BTR mentor Melissa Paris. “I’ve used Öhlins components for my entire road racing career, and it’s what I felt comfortable using. I always knew that Öhlins made the best product for road racing, so I wasn’t surprised when it worked perfectly on the flat track as well. Now that I’m mentoring the road race version of BTR, I’m excited to have the opportunity to equip the ladies on the best equipment possible.”

To learn more about the BTR program and to follow along as the ladies begin the build process, visit BUILDTRAINRACE.com or follow Royal Enfield North America on Facebook and Instagram.

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the Himalayan and the all-new 650 Twins: INT 650 and Continental GT 650 motorcycles along with a range of genuine motorcycle accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, please visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

About Öhlins®

Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for over 40 years. Our focus has always been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 distributing countries.

Our philosophy has always been to supply the aftermarket, OEM partners and teams with high-end suspension technology, and we are all dedicated to exceeding our customer’s expectations throughout the world.

MotoGP: No Czech Grand Prix At Brno In 2021

Automotodrom Brno. Photo courtesy Michelin.
Automotodrom Brno. Photo courtesy Michelin.

The Czech Grand Prix, one of the oldest events in MotoGP World Championship racing, will not happen in 2021.

“The management of Automotodrom Brno decided not to hold world championships in the future,” read a translated statement on the track’s website. “‘We have many years of experience in organizing world competitions and we know the economy of such [an event] very well. No sporting or cultural event of world importance is economically possible to organize without proper public support,’ explained Ivana Ulmanová, Statutory Director of Automotodrom Brno.”

The statement continued: “For most of the active season, in addition to traditional companies, Automotodrom Brno will focus on the commercial lease of the racetrack to clubs and agencies.”

Dorna, commercial rights holder of the MotoGP World Championship, left a spot open for Brno on its tentative 2021 schedule, but that “To Be Determined” round was removed from the latest version of the 2021 MotoGP calendar released on January 22.

The FIM Grand Prix World Championship raced on closed-off public roads in the Brno area from 1965 through 1982, when the Czech Grand Prix paused due to safety reasons.

The Automotodrom Brno, a dedicated road course, opened in 1986 and first hosted the FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1987.

From 1987 until 2020, the Czech Grand Prix was held at Automotodrom Brno every year except 1992.

That’s 52 years of Brno hosting Grand Prix motorcycle racing, which is second only to the Assen TT Circuit, which has hosted the FIM Grand Prix World Championship since it started in 1949.

AMA Hall Of Famer Dale Walksler, R.I.P.

Dale Walksler, R.I.P. Photo courtesy Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum.
Dale Walksler, R.I.P. Photo courtesy Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum.

Founder of Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in North Carolina

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Life Member and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, died at home Feb. 3 after a long illness.

An entrepreneur as a teenager, Mr. Walksler found his life’s passion in motorcycles. He bought and sold Harley-Davidson parts during high school before launching Dale’s Hogs motorcycle store in Illinois when he was 18.

At 22, he became one of the youngest Harley-Davidson dealers in the country when he opened a dealership in Mount Vernon, Ill.

As his business grew, Mr. Walksler moved his motorcycle collection to the dealership to attract customers. In 1999, Mr. Walksler sold the dealership and relocated his motorcycle collection to Maggie Valley, N.C. The new museum opened in 2002.

Although the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum is open to the public only six months each year, more than 100,000 visitors pass through its exhibits annually. From December through April, the staff restores bikes and arranges new exhibits.

The museum’s popularity earned Mr. Walksler appearances on several television programs about vintage car and motorcycle restoration, including “American Restoration,” “Chasing Classic Cars,” “American Pickers” and his own show “What’s in the Barn?”

Those shows helped popularize vintage motorcycling, as well as put forward a positive image of the motorcycling lifestyle.

Mr. Walksler was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2019. His biography can be found at motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?racerid=514.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: americanmotorcyclist.com.

 

World Superbike: Ducati Teams Test At Misano

Scott Redding (45). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.
Scott Redding (45). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.

Intensive work at the Misano World Circuit for Scott Redding, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team.

First half-day of testing in 2021 for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, who worked today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

After heavy fog prevented Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi from taking to the track in the morning, weather conditions improved in the early afternoon, especially in terms of visibility, and the two riders climbed aboard their respective Ducati Panigale V4 R bikes for a fruitful session.

Both Redding and Rinaldi worked intensively with their crews, focusing on testing new software, suspension and clutch solutions.

The British rider completed 70 laps while the Italian, despite a crash without any particular consequences in the first part of the session, completed 52 laps.

The next stop for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is set for 15 and 16 March, again at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for another two days of private testing.

Scott Redding (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #45)

“It was the first day with the race bike in the 2021 season and for that, I’m very happy. Unfortunately, we couldn’t work all day because of the fog and honestly, the conditions weren’t ideal in the afternoon. But it was very important for the team to be back working together again”.

 

Michael Ruben Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.

 

Michael Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #21)

“I’m very happy to have been able to ride even though the track conditions were quite tricky. We still had the opportunity to try new solutions. The result was positive even though it’s clear that it wasn’t possible to push to the limit. I can’t wait to get back to work with the team”.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Barni Racing Team:

Tito Rabat makes his debut on the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Barni Racing Team 

 

Tito Rabat (53). Photo courtesy Barni Racing Team.
Tito Rabat (53). Photo courtesy Barni Racing Team.

 

Misano Adriatico (ITA), 4th February 2021. With the start of the 2021 Superbike World Championship season closer, for the Barni Racing Team and his new rider Tito Rabat the opportunity to be on track finally arrived. Together with the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati team, the guys from Bergamo and the Spaniard tested today at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for a one-day test.

Cold temperatures and fog in the morning slowed down the work schedule but soon before midday Tito leaved the garage of the team for the first time with his new Ducati Panigale V4 R. After rain that disrupted action at Jerez a couple of weeks ago the 2014 Moto2™ World Champion could get his first action with the Barni Racing Team completing up to 70 laps.

Getting familiar with new tyres and many other new components, at the end of the day Tito said He had good feeling on the new bike.

 

Marco Barnabò_ Team Principal Barni Racing Team 

“The weather conditions, also this time, didn’t help us: we would have liked to make some changes on the bike to adapt it to Tito’s riding style, but given the cold temperatures and the short time we preferred to do as many laps as possible to let the rider get confident with the bike. We did quite long runs, with a constant pace and always improving, this is the aspect that makes me confident for the future. On the bike everything worked well and within the team there is a good atmosphere, so we go back home with positive feeling.”

 

Tito Rabat, #53

“My first impression with the new team and the new bike is quite positive. To be honest – despite weather conditions – today I enjoy a lot riding and trying few things on the saddle. I can discover a little bit how the Ducati Panigale V4 R works, where is my limit from the first day and where I can start to work. We’re quite happy as first day. I’m looking forward to the future and to the next test for keep improving, because I saw that we can be competitive.”

Italian Police Acquire MV Agusta Motorcycles

Italian police officers and their new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS motorcycles. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
Italian police officers and their new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS motorcycles. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

4 NEW MV AGUSTAS FOR THE ITALIAN POLICE FORCE

The brand new, fully equipped Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS were delivered today during a ceremony held at Milan’s “Questura”, the Police headquarters.

Milan, February 4, 2021 – 4 new Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS featuring the official Italian State Police blue livery have joined the other two Turismo Veloce and the two Rivale currently in service with the “Nibbio” Motorcycle Unit from Milan’s Police headquarters. The Police’s MV Agusta fleet has now doubled, contributing to the increased safety on the city streets.

Milan’s Police Commissioner, “Quaestor” Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov attended the official donation ceremony held at Milan’s Police headquarters. Simone Corsi, who rode an MV Agusta F2 in Misano last September under the colours of the Fiamme Oro Police sporting organisation, also attended.

 

(From left) MV Agusta Moto2 racer Simone Corsi, Milan Police Commissioner Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov at police headquarters in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
(From left) MV Agusta Moto2 racer Simone Corsi, Milan Police Commissioner Giuseppe Petronzi, and MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov at police headquarters in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

Collaboration between MV Agusta and the Police aims at supporting and reinforcing the Nibbio Motorcycle Unit and consequently the level of safety and security across the Milan area thanks to the increased capacity of swift intervention.

 

An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Polizia. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Polizia motorcycle. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

The Turismo Veloce has exceptional technical and functional features: from the iconic MV Agusta inline 3-cylinder engine mated to a counter-rotating crankshaft, supplying 110HP at 10.150 rpm, to the side panniers offering 60 litres of storage, enough to hold an emergency kit and the service machine-gun. The Turismo Veloce also boasts the largest fuel tank in its category, 22 litres, providing a 300 km riding autonomy.

With its 199 kg, the Turismo Veloce is the lightest and most agile bike in its category. Also particularly appreciated by the Nibbio squad members is the SCS “Smart Clutch System”, which provides quick, automatic clutch action, a feature specially thought out to be easy and totally intuitive.

“To see our bikes used by the State Police to protect and assist the citizens of Milan fills us with pride” said Timur Sardarov, CEO MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “At MV Agusta we like to say we manufacture the most beautiful and technologically advanced bikes in the world, but today we are even happier to announce that our technology is being used to provide security to our communities. The women and the men of the Nibbio Unit are exceptional riders, and our bikes could not be in safer hands. I wish to thank Quaestor Petronzi for his trust and for giving us the opportunity to support the extraordinary work of the Italian Police.”

“Today we are consolidating an established collaboration between the State Police and MV Agusta, who is generously increasing our motorcycle fleet. The Nibbio Unit can now count on 4 new bikes for a better, more capillary patrolling of our streets. The Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS is particularly suited”, continued Quaestor Giuseppe Petronzi, “for Police work in serving our citizens. Improving our monitoring capability through an ever more capillary control over a broad territory is one of our primary objectives. I therefore thank MV Agusta for their generous attention towards the Police Force.“

MotoE World Cup: Energica Ready To Test Bike Improvements

An Energica test rider on an Energica Ego Corsa electric racebike. Photo courtesy Energica.
An Energica test rider on an Energica Ego Corsa electric racebike. Photo courtesy Energica.

MotoE 2021: third season approaches as Energica focuses on new developments

Energica Motor Company, the leading manufacturer at international level for high-performing electric motorcycles and single manufacturer of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup until 2022, is ready for the third racing season by taking new developments to the track.

From its headquarters, the Modena-based company is working hard to prepare the 18 Ego Corsa machines for the new season of series, as well as the Ego Corsa Black Test for a shakedown of new parts developed – in less than a year – by the R&D department specifically for racing, which will be evaluated during the official MotoE test in April at Jerez.

“We are very happy with the MotoE experience, which has already allowed us – after only two years of racing – to apply new solutions to our road bikes” says Giampiero Testoni, the CTO of Energica.

“We are preparing the 18 Ego Corsa machines for the season, but we’re also looking ahead. After the launch, at the end of 2019, of the new 21.5 kWh power unit, we were able in less than a year to develop new technical solutions which will bring directly to the first tests in Jerez. The focus is to reach a new level of performance: we specifically worked on weight reduction and on the set up to allow better handling. As a consequence, we are aiming and improving the overall efficiency in order to eventually increase the total number of laps in the race.”

“Being the single manufacturer allows us to continue putting new studies and more advanced components to the test on some of the most iconic international circuits, and therefore to bring further innovation in the world of electric racing.”

“Our competitive advantage is to be able to transfer the technological achievements from the track to the road, a status we reached in record time that allowed us both to satisfy customers and make the EV sector grow in general.”

“We are working side by side with both Dorna and the teams for the next season, and we’re expecting great satisfaction from this World Cup – especially on the developmental side of things.”

The Ego Corsa motorcycles will return to the track for the upcoming MotoE tests on March 2-4 and April 12-14 2021.

Daytona 200 Monument: Big Names Being Added March 10

The Daytona 200 Monument in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Michelle A. Lindsay.
The Daytona 200 Monument in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Michelle A. Lindsay, R.I.P.

The Daytona 200 Monument is proud to announce the class of 2021.

This year’s inductees include Bruce Rossmeyer of Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson; Stephen Matthews and Chuck Huneycutt of the Barber Motorsports Museum Racing Team; Team Hammer co-founder and owner, WERA National Endurance Series Champion, Roadracing World founder and editor, and Roadracing World Action Fund founder John Ulrich; Harv and Milly Rousseau of Harv’s Harley-Davidson in Macedon, NY; 2019 Daytona 200 Champion Kyle Wyman;  the Wyman Brothers racing team; racer and tuner Phil McDonald; racer Ed Salley; and moto enthusiasts Justin Charles, Ty Boehler, and Bart Scuderi.

This year’s presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Daytona 200 Monument on the Boardwalk, just south of the Bandshell, behind the Hyde Park Hotel in Daytona Beach. Everyone is invited to this historic gathering.

The Daytona 200 Monument was founded and built by Dick Klamfoth, a three-time winner on the original Daytona 200 beach course. This beautiful monument is made of red bricks and black granite plaques to commemorate racers, owners, legends, and enthusiasts of the world-famous Daytona 200. For more information on sponsoring a brick or plaque, please go to www.daytona200monument.com or on Facebook.

MotoAmerica: Sipp Entering Selected Stock 1000 & Superbike Cup Races

Walt Sipp (221) at speed on a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Walt Sipp.
Walt Sipp (221) at speed on a Thrashed Bike Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Walt Sipp.

Walt Sipp back with Thrashed Bike Racing for MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup in 2021.

Kansas City, MO – Veteran rider Walt Sipp announced today that he has once again teamed with Thrashed Bike Racing to contest select MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup events on a Yamaha R1. Despite learning an all new bike to him, Walt was able to show good pace and hovered inside and around the top 10 in Stock 1000 at nearly every race – although our best finish was 11th. For 2021 the team his hoping for more consistency and to be in the top 10 week in and week out – as well as some top 15 finishes in Superbike.

Look for a different number though on the bike as “41” will be the new number on the number plate, replacing the much more familiar “221” after 20 years of use.

Walt said, “I’m really excited for this opportunity, and to be back in the MotoAmerica paddock. Last year I didn’t have any time on the R1 to speak of before heading to Road America 2, so I was behind all season. I felt I picked it up fast, but also made some bad decisions which cost me and the team the results we knew we were capable of. I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike at COTA for the test and starting from a good spot. I have no real expectations for the season other than to go have fun, but I’m hoping to qualify in the top half of the field at every race I attend and get some strong finishes.

He continued, “I can’t thank Tim at Thrashed Bike Racing enough for having me back, but also long time personal sponsor Bison Racing as well as DAS Performance, Top Notch Fabrication, Baxter’s Garage, HJC Helmets, Vortex, STG, Moto-D, Bonamici, iONEMOT and Ohlins, for helping make this all possible.

Be on the lookout for an all new waltsipp.com website coming soon!

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 112

Image courtesy Greg’s Garage Pod.
Image courtesy Greg’s Garage Pod.

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

ARAI Helmets News – MotoGP/WorldSBK star Loris Baz to MotoAmerica Honos Superbike, Rocco jumps up, Jake Lewis back in the mix, MotoAmerica LIVE+ app is on sale, MotoGP & WorldSBK US television news, a true road race star enters the Daytona 200!

Supercross – Results and a chat about Indianapolis 1 & 2.

SX Fantasy – The decision has been made… PulpMX. Join us! Link here: https://pulpmxfantasy.com/leagues/gregsgaragepodcast

MotoAmerica – A chat with Melissa Paris about Royal Enfield’s Build, Train, Race (BTR) program for women. Melissa is a 2020 National Championship-winning mechanic, a racer, a team owner, a mother and wife to a Superbike Champ. You don’t want to miss this chat.

Next Week Tease – We have a conversation with MotoGP/WorldSBK star Loris Baz about the announcement of his arrival in the MotoAmerica Seris.  Plus Supercross from Indianapolis 3 Supercross Fantasy, and the latest racing news.

Race Calendar – Monster Energy AMA Supercross from Indianapolis, IN.