Luke Power led the Supersport World Championship morning warmup session at Estoril. In wet conditions, Power was more than a second quicker than Yari Montella, with Valentin Debise in third.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 Class on Thursday, honoring five new members during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and Kevin Windham, all of whom received their Hall of Fame rings and ceremonious gold jackets during the ceremony.
“This evening, we honor a special class of motorcyclists who have excelled in various areas within our industry,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman in his induction speech. “From world-class racers to inspiring advocates and pioneers, these individuals have left an indelible mark on our sport.
“The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is more than just a museum. It is a living testament to the achievements and contributions of motorcycling legends. Events such as tonight’s ceremony help preserve their stories and ensure that their legacy continues to inspire and educate.”
Established actor, director and motorcycle enthusiast Perry King and Laurette Nicoll — motocross rider, sidecar aficionado and sideline reporter — led this year’s ceremonies as emcees, taking the audience through the lives and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame inductees.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame also honored and recognized the memories of the Hall of Famers who passed away during the last year: T.C. Christenson, Ed Youngblood, Sammy Tanner, Tom Heiniger, Larry Huffman and Ed Lojak.
Supporters and partners for the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony included Yamaha, Suzuki and Powersports World TV.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Each member of the Class of 2024 was officially inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Thursday, and after receiving their rings and jackets, the inductees addressed the audience through a speech.
Mike Lafferty
Mike Lafferty was bitten by the enduro racing bug in 1982 when he was 7 years old, and he turned this passion into one of the most successful off-road careers ever.
Lafferty broke through when he won back-to-back East Coast Enduro Association championships as a teenager in 1993 and 1994. With growing success, Lafferty became a full-time member of the Factory KTM Off-Road Team.
Lafferty hit a launching point in 1997, when he claimed his first AMA National Enduro Championship. This sparked a stretch from 1997–2007 in which Lafferty would claim a total of 71 wins and eight titles racing national enduros. His 71 wins put him second all-time. Lafferty’s eight titles has him tied for the most all-time.
“Having this happen and being inducted to the AMA Hall of Fame is such a huge honor, and it’s still kind of surreal,” Lafferty said. “I’m extremely grateful for everyone at KTM — being a part of that family. It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of, and I couldn’t have done this without them.”
Debbie Matthews
Debbie Matthews has spent her life contributing to motorcycling and has done so by serving in — and excelling in — almost every role the sport has to offer to increase opportunities for women riders.
Known for her smooth and effortless racing style, Matthews set the record for longest consecutive pro and amateur career in women’s motocross, when she raced for 27 years. During her career, she set an additional record for placing in the top 15 of the national rankings for women’s professional motocross every year from 1977–1997.
In 1996, she co-founded the Women’s Motocross League, and Matthews further worked on behalf of women riders when she met with AMA Congress and drove the change to give women “A” Rider classification for the first time in history.
In 2012, Matthews was awarded the Lifetime Appreciation Award for her commitment as a women’s advocate, and in 2021 was inducted into the Hot Shoe Hall of Fame. In 2014, Matthews founded the Professional Organization of Women’s Racing (POWR), which generated the largest Women’s Pro Purse & Bonus program in the history of women’s motocross.
“I’m thrilled to be inducted during the 100th Anniversary of the AMA and the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Motocross,” Matthews said during her speech. “Motorcycling creates lifelong friends and stories spanning generations. Each of us is part of that great legacy, making motorcycling exciting, fun, addictive and glorious! Thank you for the blessing and privilege to be part of the most exciting sport on Earth!”
Mat Mladin
In a 10-year span from 1999 to 2009 that continues to defy belief in hindsight, Mat Mladin notched seven AMA Superbike titles and won 82 AMA Superbike nationals in the process — each of those numbers more than anyone in history.
Mladin also won the legendary Daytona 200 three times during that period, achievements that have him tied for third all-time behind AMA Hall of Famers and multi-time D200 winners Scott Russell (5) and Miguel Duhamel (4). In 1999, he won his first of seven AMA Superbike titles — achievements that would make him, according to MotoAmerica, “the most dominant rider in the history of the AMA Superbike Championship.”
“I’d like to thank the AMA, the Hall of Fame and everyone that voted for me to get my little place here amongst so many legends of the motorcycle racing world,” Mladin said. “Thank you!”
Rob Rasor
For decades, Rob Rasor was instrumental in carrying out the AMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
Hired in 1973 as part of the AMA’s Government Relations Department, Rasor helped ward off a federal “superbike” ban, helmet requirements and bike bans in several states and cities, and aided in the fight to ban healthcare discrimination against motorcyclists. Rasor was also a champion for off-road riding, and assisted in the AMA’s efforts to accommodate off-road riders on public lands.
Rasor’s efforts extended beyond the United States, and he was awarded the FIM Nicolas Rodil Del Valle Gold Medal in 2019.
“I like to think I fullfilled my love of motorcycling as a contributor,” Rasor said. “Today, I am honored to be inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame at the same time as these heroes of our sport!”
Kevin Windham
Kevin Windham’s 19-year AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross career is one for the history books.
During his long, illustrious career, Windham raced to 47 total AMA Pro wins and collected the third-most starts (325), third-most points (9,070) and the seventh-most podiums (130). While Windham saw success domestically, he thrived in international competition — winning the 1999 FIM United States Grand Prix and 2005 Motocross of Nations as a member of the American team.
Windham retired from AMA Pro Racing in 2013, marking the end of a dominant career in the AMA and international circuits.
“Thank you to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Broc Glover, Rob Buydos, the committees and lifetime members who voted me into the Hall of Fame,” Windham said. “And thank you to the AMA for working to control of the chaos of we racers, and for protecting our rights as motorcyclists. I’m very proud to be a Life Member of the AMA.”
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. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. 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.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) mastered the mixed conditions at the Circuito Estoril to earn his 18th pole in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. He was less than a tenth clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second as the battle for pole heated up during Tissot Superpole for the Estoril Round, with six-time Champion Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) completing the front row, securing a top-three position for the first time since his pole at Assen in similar conditions.
THE FIRST STINT: the majority head out straight away, Rea leads the way
The track was wet from morning rain and the entire field except for Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) went out immediately, with the duo opting to wait for a few minutes before heading on to the track. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) led the way after the first laps were completed after posting a 1’52.299s, ahead of Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) although ‘El Bocia’ was half-a-second down on Rea, before the #65 improved by a second despite two big moments on his third flying lap.
RAZGATLIOGLU SECURES POLE: 0.082s between ‘El Turco’ and Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) opted for a different strategy to Rea, putting in a banker lap before pitting and re-joining the session later on. That helped him to a provisional pole with a 1’52.640s but Rea did pit with around four and a half minutes remaining before re-joining the action. Although he improved his time, he was unable to take pole as Razgatlioglu set a 1’52.430s to take P1, finishing less than a tenth ahead of Petrucci. The #9 had been setting red sectors on his final lap but lost time in the final sector after a small wobble through the chicane, setting a 1’52.51s to finish just 0.082s behind ‘El Turco’. Rea will line up from the front row as the Brit claimed P3, his best Superpole result since Assen.
BULEGA ON THE SECOND ROW: aiming to move forward in races
Two Yamaha riders were in the top four as Rea’s teammate, Andrea Locatelli, was in fourth and four tenths away from the six-time Champion. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fifth, 0.999s away from pole, as he looks to take the Championship fight to a season finale, while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) claimed sixth place to put two BMWs in the first two rows of the grid.
ALL-BRITISH THIRD ROW: Mackenzie in a Lowes twins sandwich
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) will head the third row which is full of British riders. The #14 set a 1’53.673s to secure P7 ahead of the surprise of Superpole, Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda). The Brit was the lead Honda rider as he claimed P8 to show his wet-weather prowess, often putting in a red sector one to indicate the best of anybody. It’s the first time in WorldSBK the #95 has been in the top ten in Superpole. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) will complete the third row despite a crash at Turn 8 on his first flying lap. The #22 tried to hold on to his ZX-10RR but was unable to do so, before riding his bike back to the pits. A quick repair job was completed before he returned to the track, taking P9.
FOURTH ROW FOR BAUTISTA: the #1 crashes at the end of Superpole
Bassani enjoyed a strong Superpole session, claiming tenth but often running closer to the front in the wetter conditions. It was a difficult session for Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) as the reigning Champion crashed when track conditions were at their best. He fell at Turn 6 which meant he was unable to improve his lap time, setting a 1’54.239s to start Race 1 from the fourth row. Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) also crashed during Superpole, at the same point as Bautista but a few minutes before. He’ll line up from 13th, one place ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona.
The top six from WorldSBK Superpole:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’52.512s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.082s
3. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +0.509s
4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +0.927s
5. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.999s
6. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +1.198s
SBK Superpole results
Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) claimed the top spot in Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as the British rider mastered tricky conditions at the Circuito Estoril. The #65 was 0.232s quicker than Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) as the pair consistently swapped fastest times for top spot in the final practice session for the Estoril Round.
Overnight rain left the track damp but with no more falling when the 20-minute session, the times tumbled rapidly as the track dried out. Rea opted to do just one run – a strategy he used in a wet Tissot Superpole session at Assen to claim pole earlier in the year – totalling seven laps as he set a 1’53.126s. Like Rea, Petrucci also only completed one stint as he claimed second place with a 1’53.358s, finishing exactly 0.010s clear of Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team). The #54 set a 1’53.368s to claim P3 as he also completed just one long run in the 20-minute session.
Razgatlioglu’s teammate, Michael van der Mark, was fourth-fastest on a good start to BMW’s morning although the Dutchman was around a second off Razgatlioglu’s time. Reigning Champion Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fifth fastest, almost matching van der Mark’s effort, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) completing the top six; two Yamahas in the top six was a contrast to FP2 yesterday, when Rea was the only representative in the top ten.
Spanish rider Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) was seventh after he set a 1’54.832s to finish four tenths down on ‘Loka’ in front, while it’s been a good start to the weekend for Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Team Motocorsa Racing). The #21 has been close to the top ten all weekend across the various conditions and that continued in FP3 with P8. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was animated in his box in the opening stages of the session but he set the ninth fastest time – a 1’55.553s – with six laps to his name. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) rounded out the top ten.
The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:
1 Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) 1’53.126s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.232s
3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.242s
4. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +1.260s
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.284s
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +1.328s
SBK FP3
Stefano Mesa was quickest on a Boulder Motorsports Pierobon X80R with a Ducati 1198cc V-Twin Superbike engine in qualifying for the featured AHRMA Pro Challenge race at Barber Motorsports Park. Mesa turned a lap at 1:24.441, followed by Tyler Scott on a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki MotoAmerica Next Generation Supersport GSX-R750 at 1:25.167; Hayden Gillim on a Vesrah MotoAmerica Supersport Suzuki GSX-R750 at 1:26.161; Danny Eslick on a TOBC MotoAmerica Supersport Triumph 765 at 1:27.530; and Gus Rodio on a MotoAmerica Supersport Ducati V2 Panigale at 1:28.025.
Kyle Ohnsorg was sixth-quickest on a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 at 1:28.539. Michael Hilton was seventh on a V2 Ducati 1199 at 1:29.115; followed by Jayson Uribe eighth on a Lightfighter electric at 1:29.158; Dalton Dimick ninth on a MotoAmerica Supersport Ducati V2 at 1:29.904; and Drew Jankord 10th on a Ducati 1199S Panigale at 1:30.163.
The official results issued by AHRMA (and shown here) did not list bike brand or models, just the rider names and times.
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The 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship calendar has been officially revealed, featuring 12 rounds at some of the most iconic circuits worldwide.
Following the traditional official pre-season test on February 17th-18th at Phillip Island, the season will begin at the Australian venue from February 21st to 23rd. The calendar includes classic venues, along with the exciting debut of the Hungarian Round at the Balaton Park Circuit in July.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will embrace new opportunities in 2025 with its second edition starting at the TT Circuit Assen. Balaton Park Circuit and Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours will also be new additions to the six-event WorldWCR calendar.
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It was a dry start for The FIM Supersport World Championship’s Superpole session at the Circuito Estoril in Portugal on Friday afternoon, however this was to be short lived as a sudden downpour in rain disrupted the World Superport action. Italian rider Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) took advantage of the dry spell during the early stages of the session, achieving a lap time of 1’41.318, three tenths ahead of Championship leader and close rival Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team), with Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) completing the front row of the grid ahead of Saturday’s Race 1.
THREE HORSE RACE: Montella v Huertas v Manzi
Frenchman Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) continued his impressive form from the mornings Free Practice session, finishing just outside of the top three, with the fourth fastest lap time of the Superpole session. Dutch rider Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) led #94 Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) to round off the second row, whilst Simone Corsi (Renzi Corse) posted the seventh fastest time ahead of #50 Ondrej Vostatek (PTR Triumph) in eighth and Ducati’s Niki Tuuli (EAB Racing Team) in ninth. Italian rider Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) completed the top 10 to line up on Saturday’s Race 1 grid.
PORTUGESE POLE: #55 secures early pole before rain
The #99 current championship leader, Adrian Huertas will hope to get a strong start from second position at lights out, as he lines up alongside fellow championship rivals, Montella and Manzi who are both chasing down the Spaniard for title glory. Every point will be vital for the three riders as the penultimate race weekend beckons.
2. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.380s
3. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.607s
4. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +0.669s
5. Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +1.136s
6. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +1.380s
The weather played havoc with the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship field on Friday at the Circuito Estoril as rain in Free Practice 1 greeted the grid before a mixed-conditions Free Practice 2 limited running. The afternoon session for the Estoril Round started dry before rain started to fall around 20 minutes into it, with Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) the only rider in the 1’37s bracket as he secured P1 ahead of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK).
RAZGATLIOGLU ON TOP IN BOTH SESSIONS: ‘El Turco’ leads the way
With conditions considerably drier in FP2 compared to FP1, times were instantly much faster. Razgatlioglu instantly went to top spot with a 1’37.668s to assert his authority on the weekend, before improving to a 1’37.355s as he secured P1 in both a wet FP1 and in the dry in FP2. With rain beginning to fall around halfway through the session, Razgatlioglu’s time went unchallenged. He was the sole BMW rider in the top 10, with Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) securing P12 but some 1.8 seconds off Razgatlioglu. His teammate, Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW), was 19th while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was 20th after he crashed in the early stages of FP2, completing only six timed laps in the dry conditions.
PETRUCCI IN CONTENTION: P2 for ‘Petrux’, Bautista and Bulega fourth and sixth respectively
Petrucci was the fastest Ducati rider on Friday at Estoril as he secured second place with a 1’38.065s, seven tenths away from Razgatlioglu’s time as ‘Petrux’ looks to wrap up the Independent Riders’ title for 2024 this weekend. He was around two tenths clear of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) in fourth, while his teammate, Nicolo Bulega, was two places and a tenth down on his teammate. Bulega lost valuable running in FP1 when he crashed at Turn 6. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Team Motocorsa Racing) just missed out on a spot in the top ten as he secured P11, 1.240s down on the pace. Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) was 14th with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 16th; the #14 crashed in FP1 at Turn 12.
ALEX LOWES THIRD: another strong day for the #22
Third place belonged to Alex Lowes as the Kawasaki rider lapped in a 1’38.074s, 0.719s down on ‘El Turco’ and just 0.009s slower than Petrucci in second. Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) was one of a handful of riders who improved when light rain fell as he moved into seventh place after he set a 1’38.437s. The final Kawasaki rider in the pecking order was Tito Rabat (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) as he secured 15th place after posting a 1’39.363s. Rabat had a run-off in Free Practice 1, but it didn’t cost him much running time.
HONDA QUICK AGAIN: four manufacturers in the top four
Honda were represented with two bikes in the top ten, with Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) taking fifth place and Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) in ninth. Lecuona, like Bassani, improved as the rain started to fall, while it was a disrupted session for Vierge. The #97 crashed at Turn 3 which ended his session, even before the rain started to fall even more. Lecuona’s P4 ensured four different manufacturers were in the top four after Friday’s running. Home hero Ivo Lopes (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) was 17th with a 1’39.428s while Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) was 23rd; both riders crashed in FP1 at Turn 9. Mackenzie impressed in the wet in the morning session by claiming P5 and finishing as the lead Honda rider.
YAMAHA AIMING TO FIGHT BACK: Rea the fastest rider in P10
It was a difficult day for Yamaha with just Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) putting the Yamaha R1 inside the top ten. The #65 was P10 after posting a 1’38.572s, finishing two places and a tenth ahead of teammate Andrea Locatelli. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was close to ‘Loka’ ahead, with just a tenth separating the Italian and the Australian, while Bradley Ray (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 18th and Philipp Oettl (GMT94 Yamaha) in 21st. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 22nd as he made his comeback from injury, with the #77 set to be reviewed after FP2 to decide whether he participates in the rest of the weekend. Wildcard Luca Bernardi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 24th and last on his return to the Championship.
The top six from Friday at Estoril:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’37.355s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.710s
3. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +0.719s
4. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.892s
5. Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) +0.894s
6. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.040s
FP2 Results
In a dramatic red flagged session, Raffaele De Rosa (QJMOTOR Factory Racing) stormed to the top spot of the Free Practice session in The FIM Supersport World Championship. The Italian rider rode an impressive lap time of 1’56.918s despite the challenging weather conditions, just finishing ahead of Championship contender Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) who came in 0.414 seconds behind the top rider.
With 20 minutes of track time completed, the session was red flagged following an incident involving #71 Tom Edwards (D34G Racing WorldSSP Team) which took place at Turn 12. The Australian rider was taken to the Medical Centre where he has since been declared fit ahead of the afternoon Superpole session. Pit lane reopened, with 33 minutes of the session remaining and it was Britain’s Thomas Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph) who resumed his top spot as the riders returned to the track.
The Triumph rider was unable to maintain his lead however, as De Rosa impressed the paddock on his QJ Motor bike posting a best lap time with only ten minutes of practice time remaining. Despite efforts from Montella and Debise, he managed to hold onto the top spot for the Free Practice session. However. The Italian did not end it in the way he would have liked, after a low side crash on his last lap as the chequered flag came out. Spaniard Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) just missed out on a top 3 position as he took fourth fastest overall, whilst debutant Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) and Championship contender Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) rounded off the top six.
SSP Estoril FP1
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) topped a wet and dramatic Free Practice 1 session in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito Estoril. The #54 was three tenths clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second as a wet track greeted the field for the Estoril Round, but ‘El Turco’ was able to claim P1 ahead of his rivals to strike first at what could be a potential title-deciding weekend.
Razgatlioglu was one of the last riders to venture out on track before he set his 1’52.344s to claim P1, despite a huge moment at the final corner as he set his fastest time of the 45-minute session. It was enough to finish three tenths clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second with the #9 improving his lap towards the end of the session. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) secured third place with a 1’52.778s despite a crash at Turn 6 in what turned into a chaotic final 10 minutes of the session.
Estoril practice 1
Luke Power led the Supersport World Championship morning warmup session at Estoril. In wet conditions, Power was more than a second quicker than Yari Montella, with Valentin Debise in third.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 Class on Thursday, honoring five new members during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and Kevin Windham, all of whom received their Hall of Fame rings and ceremonious gold jackets during the ceremony.
“This evening, we honor a special class of motorcyclists who have excelled in various areas within our industry,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman in his induction speech. “From world-class racers to inspiring advocates and pioneers, these individuals have left an indelible mark on our sport.
“The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is more than just a museum. It is a living testament to the achievements and contributions of motorcycling legends. Events such as tonight’s ceremony help preserve their stories and ensure that their legacy continues to inspire and educate.”
Established actor, director and motorcycle enthusiast Perry King and Laurette Nicoll — motocross rider, sidecar aficionado and sideline reporter — led this year’s ceremonies as emcees, taking the audience through the lives and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame inductees.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame also honored and recognized the memories of the Hall of Famers who passed away during the last year: T.C. Christenson, Ed Youngblood, Sammy Tanner, Tom Heiniger, Larry Huffman and Ed Lojak.
Supporters and partners for the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony included Yamaha, Suzuki and Powersports World TV.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Each member of the Class of 2024 was officially inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Thursday, and after receiving their rings and jackets, the inductees addressed the audience through a speech.
Mike Lafferty
Mike Lafferty was bitten by the enduro racing bug in 1982 when he was 7 years old, and he turned this passion into one of the most successful off-road careers ever.
Lafferty broke through when he won back-to-back East Coast Enduro Association championships as a teenager in 1993 and 1994. With growing success, Lafferty became a full-time member of the Factory KTM Off-Road Team.
Lafferty hit a launching point in 1997, when he claimed his first AMA National Enduro Championship. This sparked a stretch from 1997–2007 in which Lafferty would claim a total of 71 wins and eight titles racing national enduros. His 71 wins put him second all-time. Lafferty’s eight titles has him tied for the most all-time.
“Having this happen and being inducted to the AMA Hall of Fame is such a huge honor, and it’s still kind of surreal,” Lafferty said. “I’m extremely grateful for everyone at KTM — being a part of that family. It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of, and I couldn’t have done this without them.”
Debbie Matthews
Debbie Matthews has spent her life contributing to motorcycling and has done so by serving in — and excelling in — almost every role the sport has to offer to increase opportunities for women riders.
Known for her smooth and effortless racing style, Matthews set the record for longest consecutive pro and amateur career in women’s motocross, when she raced for 27 years. During her career, she set an additional record for placing in the top 15 of the national rankings for women’s professional motocross every year from 1977–1997.
In 1996, she co-founded the Women’s Motocross League, and Matthews further worked on behalf of women riders when she met with AMA Congress and drove the change to give women “A” Rider classification for the first time in history.
In 2012, Matthews was awarded the Lifetime Appreciation Award for her commitment as a women’s advocate, and in 2021 was inducted into the Hot Shoe Hall of Fame. In 2014, Matthews founded the Professional Organization of Women’s Racing (POWR), which generated the largest Women’s Pro Purse & Bonus program in the history of women’s motocross.
“I’m thrilled to be inducted during the 100th Anniversary of the AMA and the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Motocross,” Matthews said during her speech. “Motorcycling creates lifelong friends and stories spanning generations. Each of us is part of that great legacy, making motorcycling exciting, fun, addictive and glorious! Thank you for the blessing and privilege to be part of the most exciting sport on Earth!”
Mat Mladin
In a 10-year span from 1999 to 2009 that continues to defy belief in hindsight, Mat Mladin notched seven AMA Superbike titles and won 82 AMA Superbike nationals in the process — each of those numbers more than anyone in history.
Mladin also won the legendary Daytona 200 three times during that period, achievements that have him tied for third all-time behind AMA Hall of Famers and multi-time D200 winners Scott Russell (5) and Miguel Duhamel (4). In 1999, he won his first of seven AMA Superbike titles — achievements that would make him, according to MotoAmerica, “the most dominant rider in the history of the AMA Superbike Championship.”
“I’d like to thank the AMA, the Hall of Fame and everyone that voted for me to get my little place here amongst so many legends of the motorcycle racing world,” Mladin said. “Thank you!”
Rob Rasor
For decades, Rob Rasor was instrumental in carrying out the AMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
Hired in 1973 as part of the AMA’s Government Relations Department, Rasor helped ward off a federal “superbike” ban, helmet requirements and bike bans in several states and cities, and aided in the fight to ban healthcare discrimination against motorcyclists. Rasor was also a champion for off-road riding, and assisted in the AMA’s efforts to accommodate off-road riders on public lands.
Rasor’s efforts extended beyond the United States, and he was awarded the FIM Nicolas Rodil Del Valle Gold Medal in 2019.
“I like to think I fullfilled my love of motorcycling as a contributor,” Rasor said. “Today, I am honored to be inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame at the same time as these heroes of our sport!”
Kevin Windham
Kevin Windham’s 19-year AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross career is one for the history books.
During his long, illustrious career, Windham raced to 47 total AMA Pro wins and collected the third-most starts (325), third-most points (9,070) and the seventh-most podiums (130). While Windham saw success domestically, he thrived in international competition — winning the 1999 FIM United States Grand Prix and 2005 Motocross of Nations as a member of the American team.
Windham retired from AMA Pro Racing in 2013, marking the end of a dominant career in the AMA and international circuits.
“Thank you to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Broc Glover, Rob Buydos, the committees and lifetime members who voted me into the Hall of Fame,” Windham said. “And thank you to the AMA for working to control of the chaos of we racers, and for protecting our rights as motorcyclists. I’m very proud to be a Life Member of the AMA.”
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. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. 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.
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) mastered the mixed conditions at the Circuito Estoril to earn his 18th pole in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. He was less than a tenth clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second as the battle for pole heated up during Tissot Superpole for the Estoril Round, with six-time Champion Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) completing the front row, securing a top-three position for the first time since his pole at Assen in similar conditions.
THE FIRST STINT: the majority head out straight away, Rea leads the way
The track was wet from morning rain and the entire field except for Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) went out immediately, with the duo opting to wait for a few minutes before heading on to the track. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) led the way after the first laps were completed after posting a 1’52.299s, ahead of Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) although ‘El Bocia’ was half-a-second down on Rea, before the #65 improved by a second despite two big moments on his third flying lap.
RAZGATLIOGLU SECURES POLE: 0.082s between ‘El Turco’ and Petrucci
Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) opted for a different strategy to Rea, putting in a banker lap before pitting and re-joining the session later on. That helped him to a provisional pole with a 1’52.640s but Rea did pit with around four and a half minutes remaining before re-joining the action. Although he improved his time, he was unable to take pole as Razgatlioglu set a 1’52.430s to take P1, finishing less than a tenth ahead of Petrucci. The #9 had been setting red sectors on his final lap but lost time in the final sector after a small wobble through the chicane, setting a 1’52.51s to finish just 0.082s behind ‘El Turco’. Rea will line up from the front row as the Brit claimed P3, his best Superpole result since Assen.
BULEGA ON THE SECOND ROW: aiming to move forward in races
Two Yamaha riders were in the top four as Rea’s teammate, Andrea Locatelli, was in fourth and four tenths away from the six-time Champion. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fifth, 0.999s away from pole, as he looks to take the Championship fight to a season finale, while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) claimed sixth place to put two BMWs in the first two rows of the grid.
ALL-BRITISH THIRD ROW: Mackenzie in a Lowes twins sandwich
Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) will head the third row which is full of British riders. The #14 set a 1’53.673s to secure P7 ahead of the surprise of Superpole, Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda). The Brit was the lead Honda rider as he claimed P8 to show his wet-weather prowess, often putting in a red sector one to indicate the best of anybody. It’s the first time in WorldSBK the #95 has been in the top ten in Superpole. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) will complete the third row despite a crash at Turn 8 on his first flying lap. The #22 tried to hold on to his ZX-10RR but was unable to do so, before riding his bike back to the pits. A quick repair job was completed before he returned to the track, taking P9.
FOURTH ROW FOR BAUTISTA: the #1 crashes at the end of Superpole
Bassani enjoyed a strong Superpole session, claiming tenth but often running closer to the front in the wetter conditions. It was a difficult session for Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) as the reigning Champion crashed when track conditions were at their best. He fell at Turn 6 which meant he was unable to improve his lap time, setting a 1’54.239s to start Race 1 from the fourth row. Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) also crashed during Superpole, at the same point as Bautista but a few minutes before. He’ll line up from 13th, one place ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona.
The top six from WorldSBK Superpole:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’52.512s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.082s
3. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +0.509s
4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +0.927s
5. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.999s
6. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +1.198s
SBK Superpole results
Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) claimed the top spot in Free Practice 3 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as the British rider mastered tricky conditions at the Circuito Estoril. The #65 was 0.232s quicker than Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) as the pair consistently swapped fastest times for top spot in the final practice session for the Estoril Round.
Overnight rain left the track damp but with no more falling when the 20-minute session, the times tumbled rapidly as the track dried out. Rea opted to do just one run – a strategy he used in a wet Tissot Superpole session at Assen to claim pole earlier in the year – totalling seven laps as he set a 1’53.126s. Like Rea, Petrucci also only completed one stint as he claimed second place with a 1’53.358s, finishing exactly 0.010s clear of Championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team). The #54 set a 1’53.368s to claim P3 as he also completed just one long run in the 20-minute session.
Razgatlioglu’s teammate, Michael van der Mark, was fourth-fastest on a good start to BMW’s morning although the Dutchman was around a second off Razgatlioglu’s time. Reigning Champion Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was fifth fastest, almost matching van der Mark’s effort, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) completing the top six; two Yamahas in the top six was a contrast to FP2 yesterday, when Rea was the only representative in the top ten.
Spanish rider Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) was seventh after he set a 1’54.832s to finish four tenths down on ‘Loka’ in front, while it’s been a good start to the weekend for Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Team Motocorsa Racing). The #21 has been close to the top ten all weekend across the various conditions and that continued in FP3 with P8. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was animated in his box in the opening stages of the session but he set the ninth fastest time – a 1’55.553s – with six laps to his name. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) rounded out the top ten.
The top six from WorldSBK FP3, full results here:
1 Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) 1’53.126s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.232s
3. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.242s
4. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +1.260s
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.284s
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +1.328s
SBK FP3
Stefano Mesa was quickest on a Boulder Motorsports Pierobon X80R with a Ducati 1198cc V-Twin Superbike engine in qualifying for the featured AHRMA Pro Challenge race at Barber Motorsports Park. Mesa turned a lap at 1:24.441, followed by Tyler Scott on a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki MotoAmerica Next Generation Supersport GSX-R750 at 1:25.167; Hayden Gillim on a Vesrah MotoAmerica Supersport Suzuki GSX-R750 at 1:26.161; Danny Eslick on a TOBC MotoAmerica Supersport Triumph 765 at 1:27.530; and Gus Rodio on a MotoAmerica Supersport Ducati V2 Panigale at 1:28.025.
Kyle Ohnsorg was sixth-quickest on a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 at 1:28.539. Michael Hilton was seventh on a V2 Ducati 1199 at 1:29.115; followed by Jayson Uribe eighth on a Lightfighter electric at 1:29.158; Dalton Dimick ninth on a MotoAmerica Supersport Ducati V2 at 1:29.904; and Drew Jankord 10th on a Ducati 1199S Panigale at 1:30.163.
The official results issued by AHRMA (and shown here) did not list bike brand or models, just the rider names and times.
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The 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship calendar has been officially revealed, featuring 12 rounds at some of the most iconic circuits worldwide.
Following the traditional official pre-season test on February 17th-18th at Phillip Island, the season will begin at the Australian venue from February 21st to 23rd. The calendar includes classic venues, along with the exciting debut of the Hungarian Round at the Balaton Park Circuit in July.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will embrace new opportunities in 2025 with its second edition starting at the TT Circuit Assen. Balaton Park Circuit and Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours will also be new additions to the six-event WorldWCR calendar.
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It was a dry start for The FIM Supersport World Championship’s Superpole session at the Circuito Estoril in Portugal on Friday afternoon, however this was to be short lived as a sudden downpour in rain disrupted the World Superport action. Italian rider Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) took advantage of the dry spell during the early stages of the session, achieving a lap time of 1’41.318, three tenths ahead of Championship leader and close rival Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team), with Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) completing the front row of the grid ahead of Saturday’s Race 1.
THREE HORSE RACE: Montella v Huertas v Manzi
Frenchman Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) continued his impressive form from the mornings Free Practice session, finishing just outside of the top three, with the fourth fastest lap time of the Superpole session. Dutch rider Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) led #94 Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) to round off the second row, whilst Simone Corsi (Renzi Corse) posted the seventh fastest time ahead of #50 Ondrej Vostatek (PTR Triumph) in eighth and Ducati’s Niki Tuuli (EAB Racing Team) in ninth. Italian rider Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) completed the top 10 to line up on Saturday’s Race 1 grid.
PORTUGESE POLE: #55 secures early pole before rain
The #99 current championship leader, Adrian Huertas will hope to get a strong start from second position at lights out, as he lines up alongside fellow championship rivals, Montella and Manzi who are both chasing down the Spaniard for title glory. Every point will be vital for the three riders as the penultimate race weekend beckons.
2. Adrián Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.380s
3. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.607s
4. Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) +0.669s
5. Glenn van Straalen (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +1.136s
6. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +1.380s
The weather played havoc with the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship field on Friday at the Circuito Estoril as rain in Free Practice 1 greeted the grid before a mixed-conditions Free Practice 2 limited running. The afternoon session for the Estoril Round started dry before rain started to fall around 20 minutes into it, with Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) the only rider in the 1’37s bracket as he secured P1 ahead of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK).
RAZGATLIOGLU ON TOP IN BOTH SESSIONS: ‘El Turco’ leads the way
With conditions considerably drier in FP2 compared to FP1, times were instantly much faster. Razgatlioglu instantly went to top spot with a 1’37.668s to assert his authority on the weekend, before improving to a 1’37.355s as he secured P1 in both a wet FP1 and in the dry in FP2. With rain beginning to fall around halfway through the session, Razgatlioglu’s time went unchallenged. He was the sole BMW rider in the top 10, with Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) securing P12 but some 1.8 seconds off Razgatlioglu. His teammate, Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW), was 19th while Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was 20th after he crashed in the early stages of FP2, completing only six timed laps in the dry conditions.
PETRUCCI IN CONTENTION: P2 for ‘Petrux’, Bautista and Bulega fourth and sixth respectively
Petrucci was the fastest Ducati rider on Friday at Estoril as he secured second place with a 1’38.065s, seven tenths away from Razgatlioglu’s time as ‘Petrux’ looks to wrap up the Independent Riders’ title for 2024 this weekend. He was around two tenths clear of Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) in fourth, while his teammate, Nicolo Bulega, was two places and a tenth down on his teammate. Bulega lost valuable running in FP1 when he crashed at Turn 6. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Team Motocorsa Racing) just missed out on a spot in the top ten as he secured P11, 1.240s down on the pace. Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) was 14th with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 16th; the #14 crashed in FP1 at Turn 12.
ALEX LOWES THIRD: another strong day for the #22
Third place belonged to Alex Lowes as the Kawasaki rider lapped in a 1’38.074s, 0.719s down on ‘El Turco’ and just 0.009s slower than Petrucci in second. Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) was one of a handful of riders who improved when light rain fell as he moved into seventh place after he set a 1’38.437s. The final Kawasaki rider in the pecking order was Tito Rabat (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) as he secured 15th place after posting a 1’39.363s. Rabat had a run-off in Free Practice 1, but it didn’t cost him much running time.
HONDA QUICK AGAIN: four manufacturers in the top four
Honda were represented with two bikes in the top ten, with Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) taking fifth place and Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) in ninth. Lecuona, like Bassani, improved as the rain started to fall, while it was a disrupted session for Vierge. The #97 crashed at Turn 3 which ended his session, even before the rain started to fall even more. Lecuona’s P4 ensured four different manufacturers were in the top four after Friday’s running. Home hero Ivo Lopes (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) was 17th with a 1’39.428s while Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) was 23rd; both riders crashed in FP1 at Turn 9. Mackenzie impressed in the wet in the morning session by claiming P5 and finishing as the lead Honda rider.
YAMAHA AIMING TO FIGHT BACK: Rea the fastest rider in P10
It was a difficult day for Yamaha with just Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) putting the Yamaha R1 inside the top ten. The #65 was P10 after posting a 1’38.572s, finishing two places and a tenth ahead of teammate Andrea Locatelli. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was close to ‘Loka’ ahead, with just a tenth separating the Italian and the Australian, while Bradley Ray (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 18th and Philipp Oettl (GMT94 Yamaha) in 21st. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 22nd as he made his comeback from injury, with the #77 set to be reviewed after FP2 to decide whether he participates in the rest of the weekend. Wildcard Luca Bernardi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 24th and last on his return to the Championship.
The top six from Friday at Estoril:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’37.355s
2. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.710s
3. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +0.719s
4. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.892s
5. Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) +0.894s
6. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.040s
FP2 Results
In a dramatic red flagged session, Raffaele De Rosa (QJMOTOR Factory Racing) stormed to the top spot of the Free Practice session in The FIM Supersport World Championship. The Italian rider rode an impressive lap time of 1’56.918s despite the challenging weather conditions, just finishing ahead of Championship contender Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Valentin Debise (Evan Bros. WorldSSP Yamaha Team) who came in 0.414 seconds behind the top rider.
With 20 minutes of track time completed, the session was red flagged following an incident involving #71 Tom Edwards (D34G Racing WorldSSP Team) which took place at Turn 12. The Australian rider was taken to the Medical Centre where he has since been declared fit ahead of the afternoon Superpole session. Pit lane reopened, with 33 minutes of the session remaining and it was Britain’s Thomas Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph) who resumed his top spot as the riders returned to the track.
The Triumph rider was unable to maintain his lead however, as De Rosa impressed the paddock on his QJ Motor bike posting a best lap time with only ten minutes of practice time remaining. Despite efforts from Montella and Debise, he managed to hold onto the top spot for the Free Practice session. However. The Italian did not end it in the way he would have liked, after a low side crash on his last lap as the chequered flag came out. Spaniard Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) just missed out on a top 3 position as he took fourth fastest overall, whilst debutant Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) and Championship contender Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) rounded off the top six.
SSP Estoril FP1
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) topped a wet and dramatic Free Practice 1 session in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito Estoril. The #54 was three tenths clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second as a wet track greeted the field for the Estoril Round, but ‘El Turco’ was able to claim P1 ahead of his rivals to strike first at what could be a potential title-deciding weekend.
Razgatlioglu was one of the last riders to venture out on track before he set his 1’52.344s to claim P1, despite a huge moment at the final corner as he set his fastest time of the 45-minute session. It was enough to finish three tenths clear of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in second with the #9 improving his lap towards the end of the session. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) secured third place with a 1’52.778s despite a crash at Turn 6 in what turned into a chaotic final 10 minutes of the session.
Estoril practice 1
