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CVMA: More On Anthony’s New Lap Record At Chuckwalla

David Anthony Eclipses Track Record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway with Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike Slicks

Stefano Mesa Tops Championship Cup Series Lap Record at Homestead-Miami Speedway

ROME, Ga. (December 10, 2020) – Pirelli Tire North America congratulates FLY Racing rider David Anthony on capturing the brand’s seventh absolute motorcycle track record of the 2020 season. Anthony’s impressive riding set the track record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in Desert Center, California on Sunday, December 6 aboard a Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike-equipped GSX-R1000. It marked the second track record of the year for the Australian who also set the pace at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.

“It’s a good feeling to walk away with the track record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway,” said Anthony. “This is a track that has faced a lot of great riders and is challenging each time we visit here. I’m so pleased with how my DIABLO™ Superbike slicks have performed this season, especially with the 125/70 and 200/65 sizing that were introduced a few months ago. These tires truly help give the extra edge that is needed over the competition.”

The lap record of 1:43.253 was set by Anthony during the Formula Open class that saw his Suzuki motorcycle fitted with Pirelli’s DIABLO™ Superbike 125/70-17 SC1 front and 200/65-17 SC0 rear slicks.

“I’m extremely impressed with Dave’s [David Anthony] ability to adapt and continue to ride strong, said Oscar Solis, road racing manager, Pirelli. “Everyone at Pirelli is glad to be a part of his continued success. This is the second time this season that he’s managed to set a track record, showcasing just how capable the new, larger DIABLO™ Superbike front and rear tire sizing is on the racetrack.”

Pirelli’s dominance on the weekend didn’t stop with Anthony as Stefano Mesa piloted his Kawasaki NINJA® ZX™-10R to nine race wins and the Championship Cup Series (CCS) and American Sportbike Racing (ASRA) series lap records at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. Mesa relied on the performance of Pirelli’s DIABLO™ Superbike 125/70-17 SC1 front and 200/65-17 SCX rear slicks.

Racer’s throughout the nation have consistently chosen Pirelli as the tire of choice to reach the top step of the podium when competing when competing at their own racing events. Pirelli continues to offer a tire credit prize for setting a new motorcycle track record and four different riders have managed to capture a track record so far this season.

For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 105

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 – Marc Marquez has another surgery, Mesa sets a new record, Taylor Roberts is the champ, Beaubier gets engaged, and more.

CVMA/MotoAmerica – Jason was at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in California over the weekend. With the CVMA Winter series in full swing, JP tells us who was racing and what he saw.

MotoAmerica – The dominant team in the 2020 Honos Superbike class was Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha. We talk to the man behind the team and crew chief for Cameron Beaubier about a variety of things.

Race Calendar – Mid-South Cross County in KY and NGPC Series in AZ.

Video: Tour The Team Classic Suzuki Workshop

Take a tour around Team Classic Suzuki’s workshop, and have yourself shown around the likes of rare RGV250s, Kevin Schwantz, Anthony Gobert, and Kenny Roberts Jr’s RGV500s, World Superbike GSX-Rs, endurance racers, and project builds by resident expert Nathan Colombi!

CVMA: Anthony Sets New Lap Record

CVMA Racing Round 3 2020/2021 Winter Series

Racers from all over the country swarmed to the desert oasis that is Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. The warm desert climate attracted some of the fastest riders in the country to come race with CVMA for Round 3. With a near record number of racers turning up for the race weekend, the competition at CVMA was hot while the rest of the country was chilling down.

Saturday morning practice started under cooler temperatures, but the newly resurfaced track warmed up for qualifying. Just in time for riders to turn their fastest laps.

·         In the Ultra-Lightweight classes, Aden Thao was the fastest with a 1:53.927 lap time.

·         Rocco Landers topped the time sheet for the Middleweights, turning a 1:47.841 in his first time racing a Middleweight (600cc) bike.

·         Ralph Staropoli had the fastest time on a Lightweight bike at 1:54.390.

·         David “Aussie Dave” Anthony was fastest on a Heavyweight (1000cc) bike, turning a 1:45.694.

The racing action started on Saturday with a good battle in the 350 SuperSport class. Sofia Amadio had a great start from the second row to lead the race going into the first corner. Sofia was quickly overtaken by Savannah Jaska. Then Matt Cavarlez made an aggressive pass at the end of the first lap to take the lead. Matt was able to put some ground between himself and the battle for the remaining podium spots throughout the race, ending up with the win. Savannah and Sofia secured the final places on the podium.

Rocco Landers started his weekend off right with a win in the second race of the day, SuperSport Middleweight.

The fifth race of the day saw David “Aussie Dave” Anthony reset the lap record in the Formula Open class several times, turning a fastest lap of 1:44.043 on his Fly Racing GSX-R1000. That lap set a new lap record for the class and a new competition track record in the counterclockwise direction.

In the Ultra-Lightweight shootout, old age and treachery trumped youth and exuberance in the end. Veteran Ralph Staropoli drafted past the young gun Owen Williams at the finish line for the closest race of the day. Early leader in the race Aden Thao finished in the final podium slot after leading the first few laps. Staropoli recovered from a poor start to pass Aden and chase down Owen. Ralph shadowed Williams on the last lap and used a draft pass right at the finish line to take the win.

Sunday morning started off with a bang when David “Aussie Dave” Anthony, riding his Fly Racing GSX-R1000 Superbike, reset the competition track record time turning a 1:43.253 lap time in the second race of the day. David’s lap time also set a new lap record for the Formula Open class.

In the premier race of the day, the CVMA Shootout, David “Aussie Dave” Anthony started off by setting a new lap record for the Shootout on the first flying lap of the race. David turned in a 1:43.892 on his Fly Racing GSXR1000. “Aussie Dave” checked out and turned in consistently fast lap times to take the win by a wide margin. Rocco Landers and Michael Gilbert, both racing 600cc motorcycles, started off well and ran nose to tail for the first half of the race with Rocco leading Michael. Michael made an attempt to pass on Lap 7 going into Turn 3 on the brakes, but had a moment on the corner exit allowing Rocco back around. Approaching the white flag, he passed Landers on the brakes going into Turn 3, made it stick this time, and held second position for the final lap to finish just in front of Rocco.

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

Saturday:

1 Matt Cavarlez Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
4 Shannon Deane Yamaha R3
5 Pittman Wallace Yamaha YZF-R3

Sunday:

1 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Mark Price KTM RC-390
4 Mark Berkheimer Yamaha YZF-R3

Formula 40 Lightweight

Saturday:

1 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R
2 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
3 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
3 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07

Formula 40 Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
2 David Kolb Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Dan McCormack Yamaha R6
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Troy Simmons Kawasaki ZX-6R

Sunday:

1 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
2 David Kolb Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Dan McCormack Yamaha R6
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Mike Bishop Yamaha YZF R6

500 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Justin Bordonaro Kawasaki Ninja 400
4 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Hayden Bicknese Kawasaki EX400

Sunday:

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
4 Justin Bordonaro Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3

Amateur 350 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
2 Tristan Delatorre Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

Sunday:

1 Tristan Delatorre Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
3 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

Amateur 500 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Nathaniel Newberry Kawasaki EX400
2 Geoffrey Bochicchio Kawasaki EX400
3 Jesse Horton Kawasaki EX400
4 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
5 Richard Nemcek Honda CBR 500

Sunday:

1 Nathaniel Newberry Kawasaki EX400
2 Geoffrey Bochicchio Kawasaki EX400
3 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
4 Richard Nemcek Honda CBR 500
5 Jesse Horton Kawasaki EX400

Amateur Formula Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6 #2
2 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
3 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
4 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
5 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6 #2
2 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
3 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600

Amateur Formula Open

Saturday:

1 Justin Fite Kawasaki ZX-10R
2 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
3 David Steward Suzuki GSX-R1000
4 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
5 Chase Miller Yamaha YZF-R1

Sunday:

1 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
2 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
3 Igor Lebovic Triumph 675R
4 Geiser Hernandez Kawasaki ZX6
5 Braxton Young Honda CBR600RR

Amateur SuperSport Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
3 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
4 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600

Sunday:

1 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6
3 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6

Amateur SuperSport Open

Saturday:

1 Justin Fite Kawasaki ZX-10R
2 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
3 David Steward Suzuki GSX-R1000
4 Dallas Sherman EBR RS
5 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000

Sunday:

1 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
2 Geiser Hernandez Kawasaki ZX6
3 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
4 Lee Reyes Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Braxton Young Honda CBR600RR

Formula 40

Saturday:

1 Aaron Sherman Yamaha YZF-R1
2 John Menzie BMW HP 2
3 Donald Martins BMW S1000RR
4 Jeff Whitmer BMW S1000RR
5 Stuart Meurer BMW S1000RR

Sunday:

1 Donald Martins BMW S1000RR
2 Jeff Whitmer BMW S1000RR
3 John Menzie BMW HP 2
4 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
5 Dallas Sherman EBR RS

Formula 40 UltraLightweight

Saturday:

1 Rafael Revelo Sr. Kawasaki EX400
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Pittman Wallace Yamaha YZF-R3
4 Luke Sanzone Kawasaki EX400
5 Ryan Peterson Kawasaki Ninja400R

Sunday:

1 Rafael Revelo Sr. Kawasaki EX400
2 Mark Price KTM RC-390
3 Luke Sanzone Kawasaki EX400
4 Ryan Peterson Kawasaki Ninja400R
5 Kimie Sako Yamaha YZF-R3

Formula 2

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
3 Yohei Sakane Suzuki SV650
4 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
5 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
3 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
4 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
5 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650

Formula Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6
3 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR
5 Tyler Olmstead Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
3 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6
4 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
5 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR

Formula Open

Saturday:

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Michael Gilbert
3 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r
4 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000

Sunday:

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 Dan Dickerman Yamaha YZF-R1
4 Sahar Zvik Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r

Formula Twins

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Yohei Sakane Suzuki SV650
3 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R
4 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
5 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650

Sunday:

1 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
2 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
3 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07
5 Eric Stahl Harley-Davidson Dyna

Femmewalla

Saturday:

1 Mallory Dobbs Yamaha R6
2 Ashley Koehler Suzuki SV650

Sunday:

1 Mallory Dobbs Yamaha R6
2 Rainey Pogue Yamaha YZF-R6
3 Alyssa Evans Kawasaki ZX-6R
4 Ashley Koehler Suzuki SV650

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:

1 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
2 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Shannon Deane Yamaha R3
4 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
5 Angela Brunson Kawasaki Ninja 300

Sunday:

1 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Angela Brunson Kawasaki Ninja 300
4 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

The CVMA Shootout

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Michael Gilbert
3 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Anthony Norton Kawasaki ZX10R

Ultra Lightweight Shootout

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
4 Jesse Norton Kawasaki EX400
5 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
3 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
4 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Mark Price KTM RC-390

SuperSport Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
3 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX-6R
4 Aaron Hartshorn Yamaha R6
5 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR
5 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6

SuperSport Open

Saturday:

1 Tyler Olmstead
2 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
4 Aaron Hartshorn Yamaha R6
5 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000

Sunday:

1 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r
2 Anthony Norton Kawasaki ZX10R
3 Alex Page Yamaha YZF-R1
4 Tyler Bengford Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Hunter Fermil Kawasaki ZX-10R

American Flat Track: Sacramento Mile Doubleheader Scheduled May 7-8

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 9, 2020) – SDI Racing is pleased to confirm the return of the Legendary Sacramento Mile to the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track circuit. For the first time in its over-50-year history, the Sacramento Mile will run as back-to-back doubleheader events on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Cal Expo Fairgrounds.

All three Progressive AFT classes will compete on one of the most beloved Mile racetracks on the circuit, delivering a weekend of high-speed race action the NorCal crowd will not want to miss.

Continuing support for the Legendary Sacramento Mile is Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers, longtime sponsor and partner of SDI Racing.

New for 2020 – Knauf Insulation joins Legendary Sacramento Mile sponsorship group and will bring extra support for this brand new doubleheader event.

More information and ticketing announcements for the 2021 Sacramento Mile I and II can be found on the SDI Racing website http://sdi-racing.com/.

Progressive AFT will continue to release developments to the 2021 event schedule in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to Progressive AFT news and social media channels for the latest developments in America’s Original Extreme Sport.

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit the Official Progressive AFT Merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

World Supersport: Aegerter Joins Ten Kate Racing

Ten Kate Racing Yamaha back in WorldSSP with Dominique Aegerter

Ten Kate Racing Yamaha is currently working hard behind the scenes to complete their plans for 2021. This week the first stap was made: the in Nieuwleusen based team will be back with their own team in the FIM Supersport World Championship next season. The first rider that will be riding one of the Ten Kate Racing prepped Yamaha YZF-R6 bikes is the Swiss Dominique Aegerter.

Since the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship recently came to a close in the Portuguese Estoril, a lot of work went on in Nieuwleusen to prepare the plans for next season. The Dutch team will definitely be back in the FIM Supersport World Championship with their own team, the championship where they have had amazing success in the past with no less than nine world titles.

This week they have come to an agreement with the first rider of this new project and the person who has set his signature is the experienced Dominique Aegerter.

The 30-year old from Switzerland is the first rider within the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha World Supersport project. The name of the second rider will soon be announced.

Besides the World Supersport project there is also a lot of work going on regarding the World Superbike project for 2021. Again, more news will be announced soon.

Dominique Aegerter: “I am very happy that I will be a part of the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha WorldSSP project in 2021. First of all I owe a lot to Gerrit – and Ronald ten Kate and Kervin Bos for all the faith they have in me and giving me a chance in their professional and very experienced team. It is an amazing opportunity and it is my goal to be able to fight for the top positions in every race next season. It will be the first time for me to ride a Yamaha YZF-R6 but I have ridden a lot of different machinery in the last couple of months so I do not expect that it will be hard to change my riding style to this machine. Besides that I will be entering a very experienced team and I am convinced that, together with my crew chief and mechanics, I will get used to this machine quickly and be able to go fast. I can’t wait to start together and I can finally get on this Yamaha YZF-R6 for the first time in early January. Finally, I would like to thank my brother and manager for creating this great opportunity for me. Also thanks to IXS Hostettler Yamaha in Switzerland for their support.

Kervin Bos, Ten Kate Racing Yamaha team manager: “Ten Kate Racing Yamaha back in World Supersport, how nice is that. We have started this project with only one goal in mind and that is fighting for the top positions. The first rider that we have signed an agreement with is Dominique Aegerter. He is a Moto2 winner, a Moto2 podium finisher, a multiple podium finisher in the famous Suzuka 8H World Endurance race and in the past season a double winner in the MotoE World Cup. This means that he is very experienced but also fast, we are very proud to be welcoming Dominique into our team. We think that his experience, drive and fighter’s mentality are a very good match with our new World Supersport project. But this announcement is just the start, in the coming weeks we hope to bring you more news regarding this new World Supersport project but definitely our World Superbike plans for 2021 as well.”

Triumph Announces 2021 “Sneak Peak Tour” At U.S. Dealerships

Triumph Launches 2021 “Sneak Peek Tour”

– All-New Trident 660 and Tiger 850 Sport on Display –

The all-new Trident 660 and Tiger 850 Sport have begun making their first public debuts at Triumph dealerships across the United States. For a limited time, these two new models will be on display for customers to get a first-hand look at the bikes. Two pairs of each bike, which are the only units currently anywhere outside of Europe, will make stops at select dealerships around the country. While test rides are not offered, riders are encouraged to visit dealerships to see the bikes in person before they become available for sale in US dealerships.

Originally scheduled to be displayed at traditional Triumph New Product Tour events, similar to Triumph’s Best of British Tour for 2020, the bikes were able to be re-purposed for dealership “Sneak Peek” opportunities. “With the cancellation of the motorcycles shows, it was an obvious choice for us to get these in the hands of as many dealerships as possible.” Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America. “I was blown away to learn the strong support of the dealerships, including a handful opting to open on Sundays or Mondays they’d usually be closed just to have an extra day to preview these hot new models.”

Enthusiasts interested in catching a glimpse of these new models when they’re in town can find a full schedule of dealership stops on the website TriumphOnTour.com. With COVID-related restrictions varying by region and state, Triumph encourages customers to contact their local dealerships to schedule an appointment.

Trident 660

The all-new Triumph Trident 660 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph Roadster segment and competes in what is now one of the most dynamic and exciting categories in motorcycling. Its minimal design, combined with class-leading technology and a new 660cc triple powertrain, constitute the perfect combination for a new generation of riders to enter the Triumph world, with a motorcycle that provides class-leading riding agility, thrilling performance, enhanced by state-of-the-art safety features, and an iconic and modern British design.

Expected on sale early-March 2021.

 

A 2021-model Triumph Tiger 850 Sport. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A 2021-model Triumph Tiger 850 Sport. Photo courtesy Triumph.

 

Tiger 850 Sport

The perfect combination of dedicated 850 Tiger triple engine set-up and tailor-made high specification equipment and technology for intuitive and all-day easy-riding capability. Developed from the latest generation Tiger platform, with all of the dynamic poise and agile handling that the Tiger is known for, combined with a new ‘tailor-made’ performance and specification set-up, designed to deliver an even more manageable, accessible, and intuitive road-focused adventure riding capability.

Expected on sale early-January 2021.

 

 

MotoAmerica: Junior Cup Racer Davis Signs With N2 Racing

Blake Davis Signs with N2 Racing for the 2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup

Media, PA – December 2020 – N2 Track Days, the premier track day provider on the East Coast, is proud to announce that 14-year-old Blake Davis will join N2 Racing for the 2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Series. Blake will be riding a BobbleHeadMoto-built 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 at every MotoAmerica event with Shiloh Salopek acting as crew chief.

“Blake and his dad Mike worked out of our canopy last year from Road Atlanta forward and his work ethic and talent are impressive,” said Team Principal Kris Smith. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity with Blake and the Davis family and to be part of his journey toward becoming a successful professional racer.”

Blake started racing motocross at age 3 and quickly transitioned to asphalt at age 6. Blake has won several Supermoto championships with SMEC and VIR Supermoto. In 2016, Blake turned 10 and was allowed to race full size motorcycles with WERA. 2017, Blake achieved expert status and competed in 146 races with 87 podiums culminating in the 2017 WERA F2 National Championship on an RS125. In 2018 and 2019, Blake moved transitioned to a Yamaha R3 and earned multiple podiums, wins,  the AMA Youth Racer of the Year award and the Nicky Hayden Horizon Award. In 2020, Blake turned 14 and was allowed to turn his attention professional roadracing. Blake competed in 7 MotoAmerica Junior Cup rounds with 12 Top Ten finishes and a best finish of 6th three times. Blake is currently in the 8th grade at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA.

“I am so thankful for the support of N2 Racing,” said Blake Davis. “My mom and dad have sacrificed so much for my racing. This is an amazing opportunity with a professional team, and I am determined to make the most of it. We put together a pretty good season last year and we have some experience. We are going into the 2021 season relaxed, focused, and ready to go.”

About N2 Track Days: N2 provides a structured riding environment for sport-bike riders of all levels promoting motorcycle safety through instruction on a closed course racetrack. Our instructors and coaching staff are comprised of club-racers, pro racers, and experienced track day riders who are articulate and passionate about all aspects of this sport. N2 strives to provide an enjoyable riding experience in an environment where members can hone their skills and inspire confidence in their riding ability. Riding with N2 means you and your motorcycle gain access to a structured environment without the hazards, limitations, distractions, and obstacles that you’ll find on the street.

N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by: Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA,  AGV / Dainese, Armour Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, Impact SafeT Armor, Renthal, Woodcraft, and Yamaha Champions Riding School.

For Information: N2 Track Days – www.N2td.org

World Superbike: Van Der Mark Gets First Taste Of BMW M1000RR

Michael van der Mark completes first laps on the new BMW M 1000 RR.

Shakedown for the new BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider with the future WorldSBK racing bike.

Marc Bongers: “He was also able to provide us with initial feedback on where we can customise his bike to suit him better.”

Michael van der Mark: “We tried a couple of things where we normally don’t have the time for during a normal test”.

Munich. While preparing for his first season in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, new addition Michael van der Mark (NED) got to know his future machine. He completed his first laps on the new BMW M 1000 RR at Miramas (FRA) on Saturday. The shakedown also helped BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team get more familiar with van der Mark’s personal preferences.

“It is important to do a shakedown with a new rider, and the day at Miramas was very productive,” said BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers. “Michael had his first opportunity to take to the track with the new BMW M 1000 RR and get to know his race bike for the upcoming WorldSBK season better. He was also able to provide us with initial feedback on where we can customise his bike to suit him better. For example, in terms of ergonomics, the seating position, the position of the handlebar and the footrests, through to preferences when it comes to electronics. With the information that we gathered during this shakedown, we know the direction we need to go in with Michael’s bike to be well prepared for the first proper tests in 2021.”

“It was really good for me to have a first shakedown with the bike at Miramas,” said van der Mark. “I think it was also really helpful to work together with the team and to get used to each other. We tried a couple of things which we normally don’t have the time for during a normal test so I think it was really positive and I was just happy to be back on the bike this year and I am really looking forward to the next test.”

CVMA: More On Anthony’s New Lap Record At Chuckwalla

David Anthony (25). Photo by CaliPhotography.com courtesy Pirelli.
David Anthony (25). Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy Pirelli.

David Anthony Eclipses Track Record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway with Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike Slicks

Stefano Mesa Tops Championship Cup Series Lap Record at Homestead-Miami Speedway

ROME, Ga. (December 10, 2020) – Pirelli Tire North America congratulates FLY Racing rider David Anthony on capturing the brand’s seventh absolute motorcycle track record of the 2020 season. Anthony’s impressive riding set the track record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in Desert Center, California on Sunday, December 6 aboard a Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike-equipped GSX-R1000. It marked the second track record of the year for the Australian who also set the pace at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.

“It’s a good feeling to walk away with the track record at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway,” said Anthony. “This is a track that has faced a lot of great riders and is challenging each time we visit here. I’m so pleased with how my DIABLO™ Superbike slicks have performed this season, especially with the 125/70 and 200/65 sizing that were introduced a few months ago. These tires truly help give the extra edge that is needed over the competition.”

The lap record of 1:43.253 was set by Anthony during the Formula Open class that saw his Suzuki motorcycle fitted with Pirelli’s DIABLO™ Superbike 125/70-17 SC1 front and 200/65-17 SC0 rear slicks.

“I’m extremely impressed with Dave’s [David Anthony] ability to adapt and continue to ride strong, said Oscar Solis, road racing manager, Pirelli. “Everyone at Pirelli is glad to be a part of his continued success. This is the second time this season that he’s managed to set a track record, showcasing just how capable the new, larger DIABLO™ Superbike front and rear tire sizing is on the racetrack.”

Pirelli’s dominance on the weekend didn’t stop with Anthony as Stefano Mesa piloted his Kawasaki NINJA® ZX™-10R to nine race wins and the Championship Cup Series (CCS) and American Sportbike Racing (ASRA) series lap records at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. Mesa relied on the performance of Pirelli’s DIABLO™ Superbike 125/70-17 SC1 front and 200/65-17 SCX rear slicks.

Racer’s throughout the nation have consistently chosen Pirelli as the tire of choice to reach the top step of the podium when competing when competing at their own racing events. Pirelli continues to offer a tire credit prize for setting a new motorcycle track record and four different riders have managed to capture a track record so far this season.

For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore, Episode 105

Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Greg's Garage Pod.
Photo by Brian J. Nelson, 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 – Marc Marquez has another surgery, Mesa sets a new record, Taylor Roberts is the champ, Beaubier gets engaged, and more.

CVMA/MotoAmerica – Jason was at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in California over the weekend. With the CVMA Winter series in full swing, JP tells us who was racing and what he saw.

MotoAmerica – The dominant team in the 2020 Honos Superbike class was Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha. We talk to the man behind the team and crew chief for Cameron Beaubier about a variety of things.

Race Calendar – Mid-South Cross County in KY and NGPC Series in AZ.

Video: Tour The Team Classic Suzuki Workshop

Some of the amazing motorcycles at the Team Classic Suzuki workshop in England. Photo courtesy Team Suzuki Press Office.
Some of the amazing motorcycles at the Team Classic Suzuki workshop in England. Photo courtesy Team Suzuki Press Office.

Take a tour around Team Classic Suzuki’s workshop, and have yourself shown around the likes of rare RGV250s, Kevin Schwantz, Anthony Gobert, and Kenny Roberts Jr’s RGV500s, World Superbike GSX-Rs, endurance racers, and project builds by resident expert Nathan Colombi!

CVMA: Anthony Sets New Lap Record

David Anthony (25) leads Michael Gilbert (97), Rocco Landers (behind Anthony), Jaret Nassaney (59x) and the rest of the field at the start of the CVMA Shootout race December 6 at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CVMA.
David Anthony (25) leads Michael Gilbert (97), Rocco Landers (behind Anthony), Jaret Nassaney (59x) and the rest of the field at the start of the CVMA Shootout race December 6 at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CVMA.

CVMA Racing Round 3 2020/2021 Winter Series

Racers from all over the country swarmed to the desert oasis that is Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. The warm desert climate attracted some of the fastest riders in the country to come race with CVMA for Round 3. With a near record number of racers turning up for the race weekend, the competition at CVMA was hot while the rest of the country was chilling down.

Saturday morning practice started under cooler temperatures, but the newly resurfaced track warmed up for qualifying. Just in time for riders to turn their fastest laps.

·         In the Ultra-Lightweight classes, Aden Thao was the fastest with a 1:53.927 lap time.

·         Rocco Landers topped the time sheet for the Middleweights, turning a 1:47.841 in his first time racing a Middleweight (600cc) bike.

·         Ralph Staropoli had the fastest time on a Lightweight bike at 1:54.390.

·         David “Aussie Dave” Anthony was fastest on a Heavyweight (1000cc) bike, turning a 1:45.694.

The racing action started on Saturday with a good battle in the 350 SuperSport class. Sofia Amadio had a great start from the second row to lead the race going into the first corner. Sofia was quickly overtaken by Savannah Jaska. Then Matt Cavarlez made an aggressive pass at the end of the first lap to take the lead. Matt was able to put some ground between himself and the battle for the remaining podium spots throughout the race, ending up with the win. Savannah and Sofia secured the final places on the podium.

Rocco Landers started his weekend off right with a win in the second race of the day, SuperSport Middleweight.

The fifth race of the day saw David “Aussie Dave” Anthony reset the lap record in the Formula Open class several times, turning a fastest lap of 1:44.043 on his Fly Racing GSX-R1000. That lap set a new lap record for the class and a new competition track record in the counterclockwise direction.

In the Ultra-Lightweight shootout, old age and treachery trumped youth and exuberance in the end. Veteran Ralph Staropoli drafted past the young gun Owen Williams at the finish line for the closest race of the day. Early leader in the race Aden Thao finished in the final podium slot after leading the first few laps. Staropoli recovered from a poor start to pass Aden and chase down Owen. Ralph shadowed Williams on the last lap and used a draft pass right at the finish line to take the win.

Sunday morning started off with a bang when David “Aussie Dave” Anthony, riding his Fly Racing GSX-R1000 Superbike, reset the competition track record time turning a 1:43.253 lap time in the second race of the day. David’s lap time also set a new lap record for the Formula Open class.

In the premier race of the day, the CVMA Shootout, David “Aussie Dave” Anthony started off by setting a new lap record for the Shootout on the first flying lap of the race. David turned in a 1:43.892 on his Fly Racing GSXR1000. “Aussie Dave” checked out and turned in consistently fast lap times to take the win by a wide margin. Rocco Landers and Michael Gilbert, both racing 600cc motorcycles, started off well and ran nose to tail for the first half of the race with Rocco leading Michael. Michael made an attempt to pass on Lap 7 going into Turn 3 on the brakes, but had a moment on the corner exit allowing Rocco back around. Approaching the white flag, he passed Landers on the brakes going into Turn 3, made it stick this time, and held second position for the final lap to finish just in front of Rocco.

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

Saturday:

1 Matt Cavarlez Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
4 Shannon Deane Yamaha R3
5 Pittman Wallace Yamaha YZF-R3

Sunday:

1 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Mark Price KTM RC-390
4 Mark Berkheimer Yamaha YZF-R3

Formula 40 Lightweight

Saturday:

1 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R
2 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
3 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
3 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07

Formula 40 Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
2 David Kolb Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Dan McCormack Yamaha R6
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Troy Simmons Kawasaki ZX-6R

Sunday:

1 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
2 David Kolb Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Dan McCormack Yamaha R6
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Mike Bishop Yamaha YZF R6

500 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Justin Bordonaro Kawasaki Ninja 400
4 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Hayden Bicknese Kawasaki EX400

Sunday:

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
4 Justin Bordonaro Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3

Amateur 350 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
2 Tristan Delatorre Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

Sunday:

1 Tristan Delatorre Yamaha YZF-R3
2 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
3 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

Amateur 500 SuperSport

Saturday:

1 Nathaniel Newberry Kawasaki EX400
2 Geoffrey Bochicchio Kawasaki EX400
3 Jesse Horton Kawasaki EX400
4 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
5 Richard Nemcek Honda CBR 500

Sunday:

1 Nathaniel Newberry Kawasaki EX400
2 Geoffrey Bochicchio Kawasaki EX400
3 Marcos Munoz KTM RC-390
4 Richard Nemcek Honda CBR 500
5 Jesse Horton Kawasaki EX400

Amateur Formula Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6 #2
2 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
3 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
4 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
5 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6 #2
2 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
3 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
4 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600

Amateur Formula Open

Saturday:

1 Justin Fite Kawasaki ZX-10R
2 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
3 David Steward Suzuki GSX-R1000
4 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
5 Chase Miller Yamaha YZF-R1

Sunday:

1 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
2 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
3 Igor Lebovic Triumph 675R
4 Geiser Hernandez Kawasaki ZX6
5 Braxton Young Honda CBR600RR

Amateur SuperSport Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Zachary Vasquez Kawasaki ZX6R
3 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6
4 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6
5 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600

Sunday:

1 Robert Montgomerie Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Mitchell Hall Yamaha YZF-R6
3 Lee Callans Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Robert Rozycki Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Michael Aibel Yamaha R6

Amateur SuperSport Open

Saturday:

1 Justin Fite Kawasaki ZX-10R
2 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
3 David Steward Suzuki GSX-R1000
4 Dallas Sherman EBR RS
5 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000

Sunday:

1 Brian Berdan Yamaha R6
2 Geiser Hernandez Kawasaki ZX6
3 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
4 Lee Reyes Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Braxton Young Honda CBR600RR

Formula 40

Saturday:

1 Aaron Sherman Yamaha YZF-R1
2 John Menzie BMW HP 2
3 Donald Martins BMW S1000RR
4 Jeff Whitmer BMW S1000RR
5 Stuart Meurer BMW S1000RR

Sunday:

1 Donald Martins BMW S1000RR
2 Jeff Whitmer BMW S1000RR
3 John Menzie BMW HP 2
4 Kevin Madden Honda CBR1000
5 Dallas Sherman EBR RS

Formula 40 UltraLightweight

Saturday:

1 Rafael Revelo Sr. Kawasaki EX400
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Pittman Wallace Yamaha YZF-R3
4 Luke Sanzone Kawasaki EX400
5 Ryan Peterson Kawasaki Ninja400R

Sunday:

1 Rafael Revelo Sr. Kawasaki EX400
2 Mark Price KTM RC-390
3 Luke Sanzone Kawasaki EX400
4 Ryan Peterson Kawasaki Ninja400R
5 Kimie Sako Yamaha YZF-R3

Formula 2

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
3 Yohei Sakane Suzuki SV650
4 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
5 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
3 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
4 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
5 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650

Formula Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6
3 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR
5 Tyler Olmstead Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
3 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6
4 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
5 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR

Formula Open

Saturday:

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Michael Gilbert
3 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r
4 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000

Sunday:

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 Dan Dickerman Yamaha YZF-R1
4 Sahar Zvik Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r

Formula Twins

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda RS250
2 Yohei Sakane Suzuki SV650
3 Jon Glaefke Kramer Evo2R
4 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
5 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650

Sunday:

1 Dustin Walbon Kawasaki 636
2 Joshua Merrill Suzuki SV650
3 Clifton Ramsdell Suzuki SV650
4 James Dobson Yamaha fz07
5 Eric Stahl Harley-Davidson Dyna

Femmewalla

Saturday:

1 Mallory Dobbs Yamaha R6
2 Ashley Koehler Suzuki SV650

Sunday:

1 Mallory Dobbs Yamaha R6
2 Rainey Pogue Yamaha YZF-R6
3 Alyssa Evans Kawasaki ZX-6R
4 Ashley Koehler Suzuki SV650

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:

1 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
2 Savannah Jaska Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Shannon Deane Yamaha R3
4 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
5 Angela Brunson Kawasaki Ninja 300

Sunday:

1 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
2 Sofia Amadio Yamaha YZF-R3
3 Angela Brunson Kawasaki Ninja 300
4 Tammy Mingus Yamaha YZF-R3

The CVMA Shootout

1 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Michael Gilbert
3 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Anthony Norton Kawasaki ZX10R

Ultra Lightweight Shootout

Saturday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
3 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
4 Jesse Norton Kawasaki EX400
5 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400

Sunday:

1 Ralph Staropoli Honda NSF250
2 Aden Thao Kawasaki EX400
3 Owen Williams Kawasaki EX400
4 Emily Grana Kawasaki Ninja 400
5 Mark Price KTM RC-390

SuperSport Middleweight

Saturday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
3 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX-6R
4 Aaron Hartshorn Yamaha R6
5 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6

Sunday:

1 Rocco Landers Yamaha YZF-R6
2 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX-6R
3 Grant Boldt Yamaha YZF-R6
4 Rennie Scaysbrook Honda CBR600RR
5 Chris Sarbora Yamaha R6

SuperSport Open

Saturday:

1 Tyler Olmstead
2 David Anthony Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 Jaret Nassaney Suzuki GSX-R600
4 Aaron Hartshorn Yamaha R6
5 Nicholas Ciling Suzuki GSX-R1000

Sunday:

1 Jack Bakken Kawasaki Zx10r
2 Anthony Norton Kawasaki ZX10R
3 Alex Page Yamaha YZF-R1
4 Tyler Bengford Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Hunter Fermil Kawasaki ZX-10R

American Flat Track: Sacramento Mile Doubleheader Scheduled May 7-8

The 2020 American Flat Track season opens July 17 in Florida. Photo courtesy AFT.
American Flat Track will be broadcast on NBC Sports again in 2021. Photo courtesy AFT.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 9, 2020) – SDI Racing is pleased to confirm the return of the Legendary Sacramento Mile to the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track circuit. For the first time in its over-50-year history, the Sacramento Mile will run as back-to-back doubleheader events on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Cal Expo Fairgrounds.

All three Progressive AFT classes will compete on one of the most beloved Mile racetracks on the circuit, delivering a weekend of high-speed race action the NorCal crowd will not want to miss.

Continuing support for the Legendary Sacramento Mile is Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers, longtime sponsor and partner of SDI Racing.

New for 2020 – Knauf Insulation joins Legendary Sacramento Mile sponsorship group and will bring extra support for this brand new doubleheader event.

More information and ticketing announcements for the 2021 Sacramento Mile I and II can be found on the SDI Racing website http://sdi-racing.com/.

Progressive AFT will continue to release developments to the 2021 event schedule in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to Progressive AFT news and social media channels for the latest developments in America’s Original Extreme Sport.

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit the Official Progressive AFT Merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

World Supersport: Aegerter Joins Ten Kate Racing

Dominique Aegerter (77). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Dominique Aegerter (77) riding a MotoE electric racebike in 2020. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Ten Kate Racing Yamaha back in WorldSSP with Dominique Aegerter

Ten Kate Racing Yamaha is currently working hard behind the scenes to complete their plans for 2021. This week the first stap was made: the in Nieuwleusen based team will be back with their own team in the FIM Supersport World Championship next season. The first rider that will be riding one of the Ten Kate Racing prepped Yamaha YZF-R6 bikes is the Swiss Dominique Aegerter.

Since the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship recently came to a close in the Portuguese Estoril, a lot of work went on in Nieuwleusen to prepare the plans for next season. The Dutch team will definitely be back in the FIM Supersport World Championship with their own team, the championship where they have had amazing success in the past with no less than nine world titles.

This week they have come to an agreement with the first rider of this new project and the person who has set his signature is the experienced Dominique Aegerter.

The 30-year old from Switzerland is the first rider within the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha World Supersport project. The name of the second rider will soon be announced.

Besides the World Supersport project there is also a lot of work going on regarding the World Superbike project for 2021. Again, more news will be announced soon.

Dominique Aegerter: “I am very happy that I will be a part of the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha WorldSSP project in 2021. First of all I owe a lot to Gerrit – and Ronald ten Kate and Kervin Bos for all the faith they have in me and giving me a chance in their professional and very experienced team. It is an amazing opportunity and it is my goal to be able to fight for the top positions in every race next season. It will be the first time for me to ride a Yamaha YZF-R6 but I have ridden a lot of different machinery in the last couple of months so I do not expect that it will be hard to change my riding style to this machine. Besides that I will be entering a very experienced team and I am convinced that, together with my crew chief and mechanics, I will get used to this machine quickly and be able to go fast. I can’t wait to start together and I can finally get on this Yamaha YZF-R6 for the first time in early January. Finally, I would like to thank my brother and manager for creating this great opportunity for me. Also thanks to IXS Hostettler Yamaha in Switzerland for their support.

Kervin Bos, Ten Kate Racing Yamaha team manager: “Ten Kate Racing Yamaha back in World Supersport, how nice is that. We have started this project with only one goal in mind and that is fighting for the top positions. The first rider that we have signed an agreement with is Dominique Aegerter. He is a Moto2 winner, a Moto2 podium finisher, a multiple podium finisher in the famous Suzuka 8H World Endurance race and in the past season a double winner in the MotoE World Cup. This means that he is very experienced but also fast, we are very proud to be welcoming Dominique into our team. We think that his experience, drive and fighter’s mentality are a very good match with our new World Supersport project. But this announcement is just the start, in the coming weeks we hope to bring you more news regarding this new World Supersport project but definitely our World Superbike plans for 2021 as well.”

Triumph Announces 2021 “Sneak Peak Tour” At U.S. Dealerships

A 2021-model Triumph Triumph. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A 2021-model Triumph Triumph. Photo courtesy Triumph.

Triumph Launches 2021 “Sneak Peek Tour”

– All-New Trident 660 and Tiger 850 Sport on Display –

The all-new Trident 660 and Tiger 850 Sport have begun making their first public debuts at Triumph dealerships across the United States. For a limited time, these two new models will be on display for customers to get a first-hand look at the bikes. Two pairs of each bike, which are the only units currently anywhere outside of Europe, will make stops at select dealerships around the country. While test rides are not offered, riders are encouraged to visit dealerships to see the bikes in person before they become available for sale in US dealerships.

Originally scheduled to be displayed at traditional Triumph New Product Tour events, similar to Triumph’s Best of British Tour for 2020, the bikes were able to be re-purposed for dealership “Sneak Peek” opportunities. “With the cancellation of the motorcycles shows, it was an obvious choice for us to get these in the hands of as many dealerships as possible.” Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America. “I was blown away to learn the strong support of the dealerships, including a handful opting to open on Sundays or Mondays they’d usually be closed just to have an extra day to preview these hot new models.”

Enthusiasts interested in catching a glimpse of these new models when they’re in town can find a full schedule of dealership stops on the website TriumphOnTour.com. With COVID-related restrictions varying by region and state, Triumph encourages customers to contact their local dealerships to schedule an appointment.

Trident 660

The all-new Triumph Trident 660 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph Roadster segment and competes in what is now one of the most dynamic and exciting categories in motorcycling. Its minimal design, combined with class-leading technology and a new 660cc triple powertrain, constitute the perfect combination for a new generation of riders to enter the Triumph world, with a motorcycle that provides class-leading riding agility, thrilling performance, enhanced by state-of-the-art safety features, and an iconic and modern British design.

Expected on sale early-March 2021.

 

A 2021-model Triumph Tiger 850 Sport. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A 2021-model Triumph Tiger 850 Sport. Photo courtesy Triumph.

 

Tiger 850 Sport

The perfect combination of dedicated 850 Tiger triple engine set-up and tailor-made high specification equipment and technology for intuitive and all-day easy-riding capability. Developed from the latest generation Tiger platform, with all of the dynamic poise and agile handling that the Tiger is known for, combined with a new ‘tailor-made’ performance and specification set-up, designed to deliver an even more manageable, accessible, and intuitive road-focused adventure riding capability.

Expected on sale early-January 2021.

 

 

WERA Releases 2021 Race Schedules

The grid prior to the start of a N2 Racing/WERA National Endurance race at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo courtesy N2 Racing.
The grid prior to the start of an N2 Racing/WERA National Endurance race at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo courtesy N2 Racing.
2021 Yearly Schedule

MotoAmerica: Junior Cup Racer Davis Signs With N2 Racing

Blake Davis (22). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy of N2 Racing.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy of N2 Racing.

Blake Davis Signs with N2 Racing for the 2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup

Media, PA – December 2020 – N2 Track Days, the premier track day provider on the East Coast, is proud to announce that 14-year-old Blake Davis will join N2 Racing for the 2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Series. Blake will be riding a BobbleHeadMoto-built 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 at every MotoAmerica event with Shiloh Salopek acting as crew chief.

“Blake and his dad Mike worked out of our canopy last year from Road Atlanta forward and his work ethic and talent are impressive,” said Team Principal Kris Smith. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity with Blake and the Davis family and to be part of his journey toward becoming a successful professional racer.”

Blake started racing motocross at age 3 and quickly transitioned to asphalt at age 6. Blake has won several Supermoto championships with SMEC and VIR Supermoto. In 2016, Blake turned 10 and was allowed to race full size motorcycles with WERA. 2017, Blake achieved expert status and competed in 146 races with 87 podiums culminating in the 2017 WERA F2 National Championship on an RS125. In 2018 and 2019, Blake moved transitioned to a Yamaha R3 and earned multiple podiums, wins,  the AMA Youth Racer of the Year award and the Nicky Hayden Horizon Award. In 2020, Blake turned 14 and was allowed to turn his attention professional roadracing. Blake competed in 7 MotoAmerica Junior Cup rounds with 12 Top Ten finishes and a best finish of 6th three times. Blake is currently in the 8th grade at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA.

“I am so thankful for the support of N2 Racing,” said Blake Davis. “My mom and dad have sacrificed so much for my racing. This is an amazing opportunity with a professional team, and I am determined to make the most of it. We put together a pretty good season last year and we have some experience. We are going into the 2021 season relaxed, focused, and ready to go.”

About N2 Track Days: N2 provides a structured riding environment for sport-bike riders of all levels promoting motorcycle safety through instruction on a closed course racetrack. Our instructors and coaching staff are comprised of club-racers, pro racers, and experienced track day riders who are articulate and passionate about all aspects of this sport. N2 strives to provide an enjoyable riding experience in an environment where members can hone their skills and inspire confidence in their riding ability. Riding with N2 means you and your motorcycle gain access to a structured environment without the hazards, limitations, distractions, and obstacles that you’ll find on the street.

N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by: Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA,  AGV / Dainese, Armour Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, Impact SafeT Armor, Renthal, Woodcraft, and Yamaha Champions Riding School.

For Information: N2 Track Days – www.N2td.org

World Superbike: Van Der Mark Gets First Taste Of BMW M1000RR

Michael van der Mark on his new BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
Michael van der Mark on his new BMW M1000RR. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.

Michael van der Mark completes first laps on the new BMW M 1000 RR.

Shakedown for the new BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider with the future WorldSBK racing bike.

Marc Bongers: “He was also able to provide us with initial feedback on where we can customise his bike to suit him better.”

Michael van der Mark: “We tried a couple of things where we normally don’t have the time for during a normal test”.

Munich. While preparing for his first season in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, new addition Michael van der Mark (NED) got to know his future machine. He completed his first laps on the new BMW M 1000 RR at Miramas (FRA) on Saturday. The shakedown also helped BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team get more familiar with van der Mark’s personal preferences.

“It is important to do a shakedown with a new rider, and the day at Miramas was very productive,” said BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers. “Michael had his first opportunity to take to the track with the new BMW M 1000 RR and get to know his race bike for the upcoming WorldSBK season better. He was also able to provide us with initial feedback on where we can customise his bike to suit him better. For example, in terms of ergonomics, the seating position, the position of the handlebar and the footrests, through to preferences when it comes to electronics. With the information that we gathered during this shakedown, we know the direction we need to go in with Michael’s bike to be well prepared for the first proper tests in 2021.”

“It was really good for me to have a first shakedown with the bike at Miramas,” said van der Mark. “I think it was also really helpful to work together with the team and to get used to each other. We tried a couple of things which we normally don’t have the time for during a normal test so I think it was really positive and I was just happy to be back on the bike this year and I am really looking forward to the next test.”