MIC: Powersports Vehicle Sales Up 18.4% In 2020

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

MIC: Powersports Vehicle Sales Up 18.4% In 2020

Powersports Sales Up 18.4 Percent

New-Motorcycle Sales Also See Double-Digit Jump in 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021 — New-model powersports sales increased 18.4 percent in 2020, with motorcycle and scooter sales rising 11.4 percent, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council Retail Sales Report.

“Overall, the industry had a good year under difficult circumstances,” said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the MIC. “The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to be nimble and to make the changes we needed to survive. In the end, many in the industry saw strong growth, and now our opportunity is to keep all of these new riders riding and to inspire even more people to join us on two, three, and four wheels.”

The MIC Retail Sales Reporting System gathers new motorcycle, scooter, and ATV retail sales data from 14 leading manufacturers and distributors in the U.S., providing a strong indicator of sales trends.

Sales of on-highway motorcycles, which include scooters and dual-purpose bikes, were steady compared with 2019, while interest in off-highway motorcycles spiked, with sales up 46.5 percent year-over-year. Off-highway motorcycles include dirt bikes, trail bikes, competition motorcycles, and other motorized two-wheelers that cannot be used on public roads. Sales of ATVs also jumped, rising 33.8 percent over 2019.

“We are happy to see that more people are getting the chance to enjoy the outdoors and find new adventures with motorcycles,” Pritchard said. “As many riders know, motorcycles and scooters are not only fun, efficient ways to commute, they open up many recreational opportunities.”

“We encourage all new riders to continue with training and education whenever possible,” Pritchard said. “The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse and the MSF DirtBike School are great places to start if you are new to motorcycling. For more experienced riders, advanced courses are available. The ATV Safety Institute also offers safety training for adults and kids ages 6 and up.”

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect, and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications, media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, data communications standards, and involvement in technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and retailers of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, ROVs, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts, accessories, and related services, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies, and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Keep up with the industry association on Twitter @followMIC and at MIC.org.

MotoAmerica: Video Interview With Loris Baz

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

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MotoAmerica: Video Interview With Loris Baz

Earlier today, Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York announced that Loris Baz would race its Panigale V4 R in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

Here, is a video interview with Baz conducted by MotoAmerica TV announcer Greg White.

Moto2 And Moto3: Pre-Season Test Moved To Qatar

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

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Moto2 And Moto3: Pre-Season Test Moved To Qatar

Moto2™ and Moto3™ pre-season test to take place in Qatar

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports can now announce a change of venue for the 2021 pre-season Moto2™ and Moto3™ test. Previously set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, the test will now take place at Losail International Circuit in Qatar.

The test will be held from the 19th to the 21st of March. The Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup will also be on track for pre-season testing on the same days and each class will have their own sessions as part of the three-day test.

The change of venue for Moto2™ and Moto3™ has been agreed in order to create the safest and most efficient pre-season testing programme possible for the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship, minimising the travel necessary for each class and ensuring the first two Grands Prix of the season are able to take place safely and securely.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Backs USMCA Coaching

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Backs USMCA Coaching

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Backs USMCA Programs, Initiatives

Temecula, California – Today, the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) is proud to announce Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A has joined on to officially support USCMA programs and initiatives as a Motorcycle Partner for 2021.

Kawasaki’s addition to the USMCA list of supporting partners brings power to the future of motorcycling in the United States. Backing up their history of on-the-track successes throughout the world, Kawasaki looks to enhance current and new rider experiences through coaching connections via USMCA’s network.

“For more than 50 years Kawasaki has been making motorcycles for new and experienced riders in the United States,” said Bill Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. “Education and certified coaching is vital to the growth and future of motorcycling and Kawasaki is excited to support USMCA’s initiatives for the industry.”

Leveraging Kawasaki’s dynamic lineup of machinery, and their vast dealer network, USMCA will help align riders with coaches to ensure their motorcycle investments last a lifetime.

“Kawasaki has a rich heritage of supporting motorcycle riding and racing in the U.S., and we are very excited to add the USMCA to that history,” said Jon-Erik Burleson, USMCA Chairman. “We appreciate their commitment to support growing the sport through great coaches and excellent coaching. We look forward to working with them to protect the future generations to enjoy the sport as much as the past generations.”

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org.

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) started full-scale production of motorcycles over a half century ago. The first Kawasaki motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines, and Kawasaki’s entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by the company’s constant effort to develop new technologies. Numerous new Kawasaki models introduced over the years have helped shape the market, and in the process have created enduring legends based on their unique engineering, power, design and riding pleasure. In the future, Kawasaki’s commitment to maintaining and furthering these strengths will surely give birth to new legends.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and JET SKI® watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers, with close to an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with approximately 260 of them located at KMC’s Foothill Ranch, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.®”, is recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand is synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

MotoAmerica: Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York Confirms Baz

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

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MotoAmerica: Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York Confirms Baz

Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York Returns to 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Series

MotoGP/WSBK rider Loris Baz to spearhead the effort on the Ducati Panigale V4 R

Dunmore, PA, February 3, 2021 – Warhorse HSBK Racing has announced its return to the 2021 MotoAmerica Championship with a new rider aboard the factory spec Ducati Panigale V4 R SBK.

Former MotoGP and World Superbike competitor Loris Baz will pilot the Ducati Panigale V4 R during the 10-round MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike Series.

The team’s title sponsor and lineup information will be released shortly. The team is powered by Warhorse HSBK Racing, North American Warhorse, Ducati New York, and Horsepower HD.

The 28-year-old Frenchman Baz spent three years in MotoGP (2015-2017) and six years in World Superbike (2012-2014; 2018-2020). During the 2020 WorldSBK season, Baz scored four podiums and finished the season eight overall, the second-best of independent riders. Throughout his WorldSBK career, he had achieved two wins, two poles, 18 podiums, and three fastest laps.

Loris Baz. Photo courtesy Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York.

Baz is no stranger to Ducati. He competed on satellite Ducati machinery in the 2016 and 2017 MotoGP seasons.

“I’m super happy to join the HSBK team and MotoAmerica. It will be a big challenge, but I will have all the tools, the right team, and the right bike with Ducati. We only have one target in 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike, and that’s to win the championship,” says Loris Baz.

“I’m super happy and thankful for the opportunity. I will work as hard as needed with the Dunlop tires and the V4 R to reach the goal of winning. I also have to learn all the new tracks, which the team will help me with. It’s a massive challenge, but I have everything needed to win.”

Warhorse HSBK Racing is also no stranger to Ducati. Last year they entered a Ducati Panigale V4 R SBK into the last two rounds of the year as a test program. With the Italian Lorenzo Zanetti at the controls of the V4 R, Ducati claimed podiums at each final round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

During the Indy round, the team claimed the win in race two. This was the first time Ducati won an American superbike race since 2010. That year, Larry Pegram was victorious at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

“We are thrilled to announce that we are back with Ducati and this time as an official entry in the Superbike class. We did our homework at the end of last year and feel like with the support from Ducati Corse and a rider like Baz we have a good chance to fight for the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship,” says Team Principal Bobby Shek.

Also joining the efforts as Team Manager is Ducati legend Eraldo Ferracci. The owner of the Philadelphia-based Fast by Ferracci formed the first American Ducati factory race team in 1988 -Team Fast by Ferracci Ducati. The team took its first of two World Superbike titles in 1991, followed by two AMA Superbike titles. Led by Eraldo, Team Fast By Ferracci became the most successful Ducati team in the world during those years.

“Our recent acquisition of Ducati New York, combined with the joint venture of Ducati New York, North American Warhorse, and HSBK Racing, has resulted in a state-of-the-art service/race shop,” says Louis DeNaples III, Principal at Warhorse Powersports Group.

“Along with the collaboration with our long-time dear friend and mentor, Mr. Ferracci, there is no better way to show our commitment to Ducati, MotoAmerica, and the sport. I’d also like to give an extra thanks to Ducati North America for the ongoing support with the new team effort!”

For ongoing race season updates, subscribe to HSBK Racing on:

● YouTube (www.youtube.com/hsbkracing)

● Facebook (www.facebook.com/HSBKRACING/)

● Instagram (@hsbkracing)

Founded in 2011, HSBK Racing pairs the best sponsors, technicians, riders, and industry insiders to create an unstoppable team that consistently runs at the front of the pack in any premier class. The team claimed Ducati’s first win in America after 10 years. In 2019 the team formed a partnership with North American Warhorse and Ducati New York to create Warhorse HSBK Racing.

North American Warhorse, located in Dunmore, PA, is the largest premier motorcycle and power sports dealership in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As an authorized dealer of the top power sports brands worldwide, North American Warhorse provides the largest selection of vehicles in the Northeast Pennsylvania area.

Ducati New York, located in SoHo, is the flagship Ducati dealership, with a renovated showroom of more than 7,500 square feet at a fashionable address. The Manhattan showroom has Italian style and modern aesthetic of Ducati, with a comprehensive line of apparel, dedicated Ducati accessories, and an all-new Ducati service department.

Horsepower HD, part of the Warhorse Powersports Group, serves the Williamsport, Pa., area, offering the best in new and pre-owned HD bikes and parts. Horsepower HD is also part of the Warhorse Powersports Group.

Daytona 200: BobbleHeadMoto & Karns Performance Fielding Olmedo

David Swarts

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February 3, 2021

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Daytona 200: BobbleHeadMoto & Karns Performance Fielding Olmedo

BobbleHeadMoto and Karns Performance to field Kevin Olmedo in the Daytona 200.

BobbleHeadMoto and Karns Performance have teamed up with Kevin Olmedo to contend the 79th running of the Daytona 200. Olmedo will be aboard the BobbleHeadMoto built Yamaha YZF-R6 with the engine built and tuned by Karns Performance.

Kevin Olmedo said, “I feel very excited to be able to race in the Daytona 200. As a child together with my dad and my brother I watched those races on television. Being able to participate while representing my country is something exciting for me. Working together with Emerson Amaya is a great help and happiness since the two of us represent El Salvador. I am very excited about it. It is a great opportunity that the Bobbleheadmoto team has given me and all the sponsors that support me. It’s a great team and I know that they work hard. We tested the bike at Homestead-Miami Speedway and we made great progress with crew chief Shiloh Salopek. I feel comfortable and ready for the race and I have been training to be able to give my best and enjoy that great race! ”

Olmedo will be alongside Shiloh Salopek, the Team’s Crew Chief. Salopek’s attention to detail and efficiency keeps her running the N2 Racing program in the MotoAmerica Supersport Series.

About BobbleHeadMoto – BobbleHeadMoto is a premier parts supplier of used OEM and aftermarket motorcycle parts. They also provide properly kitted, top level motorcycle rentals for MotoAmerica and trackdays on the East Coast.

About Karns Performance – Karns Performance is a franchised Suzuki Dealership located in central Pennsylvania that specializes in Engine building and Dyno Services. These include the latest in FT Ecu, Woolich Racing, Power Commander, Bazzaz, & ECU Tuning.

MotoAmerica: Loris Baz Riding Ducati Superbike For HSBK Racing

David Swarts

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February 2, 2021

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MotoAmerica: Loris Baz Riding Ducati Superbike For HSBK Racing

Loris Baz is coming to the United States to race a Ducati Panigale V4 R Superbike for HSBK Racing in the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

The deal has been rumored in European-based media reports for weeks, but Roadracingworldcom has now confirmed with sources in Italy and in America that the deal is in the process of receiving its final approvals and should be announced this week.

Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati started out the 2020 season by fielding American PJ Jacobsen on a Ducati Panigale V4 R in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup classes. Jacobsen dominated, winning the first two Stock 1000 races and the first three Superbike Cup races. But during a practice session on June 28 at Road America, Jacobsen’s Ducati caught fire while he was on track at speed and he suffered serious burns that kept him out of action for the remainder of the 2020 season.

Celtic HSBK Racing, renamed as Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York, brought Italian rider Lorenzo Zanetti over to fill in for injured Jacobsen in the second half of the 2020 MotoAmerica season. Initially, Zanetti rode Jacobsen’s Stock 1000-spec machine in the Superbike races at Ridge Motorsports Park with mixed results. Then Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York brought Zanetti back with a factory-spec Superbike and factory Ducati technicians for the round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).

Lorenzo Zanetti (87). Photo courtesy Ducati North America. — Lorenzo Zanetti (87) on a factory-spec Ducati Panigale V4 R Superbike at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Ducati North America.

Zanetti went on to win a MotoAmerica Superbike race at Indianapolis and finish on the podium in the two other Superbike races at IMS. The 33-year-old then got on the podium in all three Superbike races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca at the end of the 2020 MotoAmerica season.

Lorenzo Zanetti. Photo courtesy Ducati North America. — Lorenzo Zanetti at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy Ducati North America.

At that time, Zanetti, an official test rider for Ducati’s Superbike program, and Celtic HSBK Racing leadership all said they hoped to return with the same program in 2021 if they could find the budget.

Now, Baz (who turned 28 years old on February 1) is joining the HSBK Racing Ducati team, which will be led by legendary Ducati tuner Eraldo Ferracci as Team Manager.

Loris Baz in 2020. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

Baz, then 19, burst into the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2012, winning a race on his factory Kawasaki in his rookie season. Baz won another World Superbike race in 2013 and finished on the podium 14 times in total during his three seasons with Kawasaki.

Baz left World Superbike to join the MotoGP World Championship, where he raced for three seasons (2015-2017) with best race results of a fourth at Misano in 2015 and a fourth again at Brno in 2016.

Last year, Baz raced for Ten Kate Yamaha in the FIM Superbike World Championship, reaching the podium four times and finishing eighth in the eight-round, 24-race Championship.

Northern Talent Cup Schedule Revised

David Swarts

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February 2, 2021

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Provisional 2021 Northern Talent Cup calendar updated

Following an announcement that the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup will now race alongside the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve rather than the TT Circuit Assen, the provisional 2021 Northern Talent Cup calendar has been updated.

Instead of visiting the new KymiRing, the NTC will now join MotoGP™ at the TT Circuit Assen from the 25th to the 27th of June. The Cup will therefore make two visits to the classic Dutch venue in 2021.

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CVMA: Anthony Stars During Record-Breaking Weekend

David Swarts

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February 2, 2021

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CVMA: Anthony Stars During Record-Breaking Weekend

CVMA Racing Round 4 2020/2021 Winter Series

Racers in record numbers came out to Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for the most highly attended round of the CVMA 2020/2021 season, so far. With most racing clubs hunkered down for the winter, CVMA has become a popular destination for riders looking to prepare for the upcoming race season.

CVMA added a new racing class for American Twins motorcycles for this event and the club had a few Harley-Davidson cruisers racing in their own class.

Saturday – Saturday saw lap records falling like dominos all day long.

The first race of the day started things off with a bang as Jayson Uribe set a new lap record for the Open Supersport class in the clockwise racing direction of 1:45.054. Uribe won the race with Michael Gilbert and Nicholas Ciling rounding out the podium positions in second and third, respectively.

Lap records continued to fall later in the day as Richie Escalante set a new record in the Formula Middleweight race turning a 1:45.873 lap time. This new lap recorded bettered the previous record set by Escalante back in 2018 by about one second. Unfortunately, Escalante crashed later in the race, as did Sean Dylan Kelly, handing the win to Rennie Scaysbrook. Scaysbrook was riding one of the new model Kramer GP2-890R motorcycles. Grant Boldt and Tyler Olmstead rounded out the podium positions in second and third, respectively.

Boldt set a new lap record in the Formula 40 Middleweight race turning a 1:50.945 lap time and winning the race. David Kolb and Jose Revelo finished second and third, respectively.

David “Aussie Dave” Anthony set another new lap record in the Formula Open class, turning a 1:43.908 on his first flying lap of the 12^th race of the day. Uribe and Gilbert finished second and third, respectively, in that race.

Sunday – Lap records continued to drop Sunday morning when Anthony, riding his Fly Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike, reset the competition track record lap time (in the clockwise direction) turning a 1:43.382 in the first race of the day. Anthony’s lap time also set a new lap record for the Formula Open class. Uribe finished second in that race with Gilbert in third.

In the very next race, Andy DiBrino set a new lap record in the Formula 2 class, turning a 1:51.210 lap time while riding a Kramer HKR EVO2 R motorcycle. Ralph Staropoli finished second and Ryan Fritz third in that race.

Escalante kept the lap-record streak rolling by lowering a record he already held with a new lap record of 1:46.229 in the third race of the day, SuperSport Middleweight. Olmstead finished second and Boldt was third.

In the CVMA Shootout, Uribe got the holeshot and ran at the front for the first few laps with Anthony running second. Anthony turned a 1:42.888 lap time on the third lap of the race, good enough to lower the clockwise track record and CVMA Shootout lap record. On lap five, Anthony passed Uribe for the lead and set sail at the front to take the win. Uribe finished second, Gilbert was third, Escalante got fourth, and Kelly rounded out the top five.

Later in the day, Mark Price set a new lap record for the Formula 40 ULW class, turning a 1:56.914 lap time. In that same race, DiBrino set a new lap record for the Formula Twins class, turning a 1:51.392 lap time.

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.

Additionally, CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com for more information.

CVMA. It’s club racing done right.

RESULTS

350 SuperSport	Sat
	1	Savannah Jaska
	2	Matt Cavarlez
	3	Shannon Deane

	Sun
	1	Matt Cavarlez
	2	Shannon Deane
	3	Sofia Amadio

Formula 40 Lightweight	Sat
	1	Ralph Staropoli
	2	Jon Glaefke
	3	James Dobson

	Sun
	1	Clifton Ramsdell
	2	James Dobson
	3	Jon Glaefke

Formula 40 Middleweight	Sat
	1	Grant Boldt
	2	David Kolb
	3	Jose Revelo

	Sun
	1	David Kolb
	2	Jose Revelo
	3	Kris Porntharavongse

500 Supersport	Sat
	1	Aden Thao
	2	Owen Williams
	3	Justin Bordonaro

	Sun
	1	Owen Williams
	2	Aden Thao
	3	Jack Roach

Amateur 350 Supersport	Sat
	1	Tristan Delatorre
	2	Marcos Munoz
	3	Kathy Zhao

	Sun
	1	Tristan Delatorre
	2	Christian Maronian
	3	Marcos Munoz

Amateur 500 SuperSport	Sat
	1	Travis Horn
	2	Geoffrey Marshall
	3	Nathaniel Newberry

	Sun
	1	Geoffrey Marshall
	2	Nathaniel Newberry
	3	Jesse Horton

Amateur Formula Middleweight	Sat
	1	Lee Callans
	2	Victor Park
	3	Robert Montgomerie

	Sun
	1	Brian Berdan
	2	Lee Callans
	3	Mitchell Hall

Amateur Formula Open	Sat
	1	Justin Fite
	2	Alexander Calloway
	3	Dallas Sherman

	Sun
	1	Brian Berdan
	2	Kevin Madden
	3	Alexander Calloway

American Twins	Sat
	1	Anthony Sollima
	2	Lucas Geboo
	3

	Sun
	1	Anthony Sollima
	2	Lucas Geboo
	3

Amateur SuperSport Middleweight	Sat
	1	Lee Callans
	2	Robert Montgomerie
	3	Mitchell Hall

	Sun
	1	Robert Montgomerie
	2	Victor Park
	3	Lee Callans

Amateur SuperSport Open	Sat
	1	Justin Fite
	2	Alexander Calloway
	3	Brian Berdan

	Sun
	1	Alexander Calloway
	2	Derek Tillett
	3	Brian Berdan

Formula 40	Sat
	1	Steven Zoumaras
	2	Jeffery Purk
	3	Aaron Sherman

	Sun
	1	Jeffery Purk
	2	James Hinton
	3	Dallas Sherman

Formula 40 Ultra Lightweight	Sat
	1	Quinn Swift
	2	Mark Price
	3	Rafael Revelo Sr.

	Sun
	1	Mark Price
	2	Quinn Swift
	3	Rafael Revelo Sr.

Formula 2	Sat
	1	Ralph Staropoli
	2	Andy DiBrino
	3	Ryan Fritz

	Sun
	1	Andy DiBrino
	2	Ralph Staropoli
	3	Ryan Fritz

Formula Middleweight	Sat
	1	Rennie Scaysbrook
	2	Grant Boldt
	3	Tyler Olmstead

	Sun
	1	Sean Dylan Kelly
	2	Grant Boldt
	3	Samuel Gluss

Formula Open	Sat
	1	David Anthony
	2	Jayson Uribe
	3	Michael Gilbert

	Sun
	1	David Anthony
	2	Jayson Uribe
	3	Michael Gilbert

Formula Twins	Sat
	1	Andy DiBrino
	2	Dustin Walbon
	3	Ryan Fritz

	Sun
	1	Andy DiBrino
	2	Ralph Staropoli
	3	Dustin Walbon

FemmeWalla	Sat
	1	Mallory Dobbs
	2	Nicole Merriman
	3	Rainey Pogue

	Sun
	1	Mallory Dobbs
	2	Nicole Merriman
	3	Rainey Pogue

FemmeWalla Ultra Lightweight	Sat
	1	Emily Grana
	2	Savannah Jaska
	3	Shannon Deane

	Sun
	1	Emily Grana
	2	Shannon Deane
	3	Sofia Amadio

The Shootout
	1	David Anthony
	2	Jayson Uribe
	3	Michael Gilbert
	4	Richie Escalante
	5	Sean Dylan Kelly

Ultra Lightweight Shootout	Sat
	1	Ralph Staropoli
	2	Owen Williams
	3	Aden Thao

	Sun
	1	Ralph Staropoli
	2	Owen Williams
	3	Aden Thao

SuperSport Middleweight	Sat
	1	Richie Escalante
	2	Grant Boldt
	3	Chris Sarbora

	Sun
	1	Richie Escalante
	2	Tyler Olmstead
	3	Grant Boldt

SuperSport Open	Sat
	1	Michael Gilbert
	2	Jack Bakken
	3	Anthony Norton

	Sun
	1	Michael Gilbert
	2	Anthony Norton
	3	Jack Bakken

Where To Ride In February: Track Days, Schools, And Races

David Swarts

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February 2, 2021

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Where To Ride In February: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track riding and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States during February 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website.

You can access the Event Calendar for February 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in certain parts of the country and can change with little advanced notice. So before heading out on a long trip to an event, check with the organizer to ensure the event is still happening and what the health and safety protocols require.

February Events:

2/5 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Novice School)

2/5-7 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA – Private Coaching Day

2/6 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

2/6 South Florida MiniGP Track Days, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

2/6-7 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

2/6-7 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/6-7 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/6-7 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

2/6-8 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/7 South Florida MiniGP Series (Mini Racing), Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

2/8 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/12 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/12 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Private Training Day

2/12-14 CMRA Series (Racing), MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

2/13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Learn To Ride Off-Road Challenge

2/13-14 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/13-14 CCS Florida Roadracing Championship Series (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/13-14 CCS Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/13-14 CCS Southeast Championship Series (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/14 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/14 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Off-Road Challenge Course

2/14 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

2/15 JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/15 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/18-19 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (School), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/18-19 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

2/18-21 AHRMA American Historic Racing Series (Racing), Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/19 2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/19 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Private Training Day

2/19 Sportbike Track Time (Track Day), Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

2/19 Total Control Training, San Jose, CA

2/19-21 Australian Superbike Championship (Racing), Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Victoria

2/20-21 WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region (Racing), Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

2/20-21 WERA Sportsman Series Southwest Region (Racing), Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

2/20-21 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV (two-day camp)

2/20-21 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

2/20-21 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, CA

2/20-21 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Fun Camp

2/20-22 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/21 Classic Track Day, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

2/21 Florida Track Days, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

2/21 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

2/21 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CW), Litchfield Park, AZ

2/22-28 Colin Edwards’ Texas Tornado Boot Camp (Dirt Track School), Montgomery, TX

2/24 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA – Private Track Day

2/24-25 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/24-25 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course

2/25 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA – Private Coaching Day

2/26 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/26-27 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Santa Rosa, CA

2/27-28 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC – Level 2

2/27-28 CVMA Winter Series (Racing), Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/27-28 FMRRA Series (Racing), Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

2/27-28 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, Prather, CA – Customer Appreciation Days

2/27-28 Total Control Training, Fullerton, CA

2/27-28 WERA West Sportsman Series (Racing), Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

2/27-3/1 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/28 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

2/28 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile CCW), Cresson, TX

2/28 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

2/28-3/1 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Santa Rosa, CA

2/28-3/1 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

MIC: Powersports Vehicle Sales Up 18.4% In 2020

February 3, 2021

Young riders wearing Husqvarna's new off-road apparel. Photo courtesy Husqvarna. — Off-highway motorcycle sales were up 46.5% in 2020. Photo courtesy Husqvarna.