National Kindergarten Bike Riding Program Seeking Support

David Swarts

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November 3, 2020

National Kindergarten Bike Riding Program Seeking Support

National Kindergarten Biking Program Seeking Support from Motorcycle Community

All kindergartners would learn to ride a bike in school

Rapid City, SD – Kindergarteners across the nation are currently learning to ride a bike in school as part of their year-long curriculum.

All Kids Bike® is a national program on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike. The program equips schools with everything they need to teach children how to ride; teacher training and certification, a structured 8-lesson curriculum, a fleet of 2-in-1 Learn-To-Ride Bikes, Pedal Conversion Kits, fully-adjustable helmets, and a five-year support plan.

Launched in March 2018, there are already 225 schools in 35 states with All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Programs. With the ambitious goal of teaching 5,000 kindergartners to ride, their fundraising goal is set at $50,000. Every $10 teaches one kid to ride.

Their fundraising page states: “For many kids, a bike is the first form of transportation; the freedom to go where you want to go and be who you want to be. Kids who love bikes grow up to be adults who love all things on two wheels. That’s why the motorcycle community understands the importance of teaching kids to ride a bike at a young age. The sooner you learn the fundamentals of balance, spatial awareness, and confidence on two wheels, the more likely your desire to go a little faster, farther, and feel the engine roar.”

All Kids Bike National Ambassador, and Klock Werks President, Brian Klock, supports the movement, stating: “Getting kids on bikes early is a key to healthy living, better community and the future of our industry. For minimal dollars expended, the return on the investment per child is monumental.”

The Kindergarten PE Program is designed for children of all abilities and hopes to instill healthy habits at a young age. “One of the best ways to get kids active is to get them excited about bicycles,” says All Kids Bike board member, Ryan McFarland, “It’s a skill that is going to serve them in life.”

To learn more about the program or make a donation, please visit https://support.allkidsbike.org/motorcycle-industry.

About Strider Education Foundation and All Kids Bike

All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider® Education Foundation to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs into public schools for free, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The Strider Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 2017. The Strider Education Foundation believes that learning to ride can help everyone lead a happier and healthier life. Through the development of a proven Learn-To-Ride curriculum and donations of the world’s most advanced training bikes, the nonprofit organization makes riding available, safe, easy, and fun for everyone.

World Superbike: Interview With Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla, P2

David Swarts

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November 3, 2020

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World Superbike: Interview With Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla, P2

Interview: WorldSBK Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla outlines WorldSBK 2021 plans

WorldSBK’s Executive Director sheds light on the upcoming 2021 calendar, the COVID-19 situation and discussions of regulation changes in the future

Following on from the first part of WorldSBK´s interview, the Executive Director of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Gregorio Lavilla, speaks about topics ahead of 2021. With a brief glance at the 2021 calendar, possible regulation changes in WorldSSP and also comparing the growth of WorldSBK’s popularity now to what he experienced when he was a top-level racer.

Can you tell us anything about the 2021 calendar?

“Regarding the calendar and having analysed the situation carefully and thoroughly, the 2021 schedule will be subject to the COVID-19 situation. We need to plan the non-European races a bit further in advance in order to send the correct materials, arrange the cargo planes and in general, for all rounds, with the pandemic and also the economic situations, it is not easy for some organisations to make instant decisions. The target however is to have between 11 and 13 rounds in total, with nine to ten in Europe and two or three non-European.

What I can say is that we are working on having three brand new circuits that WorldSBK has never seen before, but I can’t say where at the moment. In Australia, the event will take place at the end of the year in order to analyse the situation by that time; for sure now, it’d be very risky to decide and commit to being there in February. We will put all of our European events first, starting in April until the first week of October and from that point, if the situation is good in Argentina, Australia and a race in the Middle East that we are working on, then they will go ahead. I think by July or August, we will know as we need to wait until nearer the time.”

For 2021, have you started working on a COVID-19 protocol?

“I know what is needed and basically, these are things that will be decided by the governments of each country and not internally. What I’m foreseeing is that we need to separate two aspects: the public outside in the grandstands, which in my opinion, could be easy to reach an agreement, and the other key point is also the interaction between sponsors and fans within the paddock. This will depend on restrictions in terms of attendance and what the future will be with regards to travelling country to country. Another aspect is the kinds of testing that could happen in the event of travelling, but only with a negative test. With the development of the antigen test, it is quicker and cheaper than the PCR, where you have to wait one day. We are making a plan for all these eventualities, and once we have the information then we can choose the right path.”

There’s been speculation about WorldSSP regulation changes: what can you tell us about this?

“In the WorldSSP class, this is probably now the sixth year that we are talking to manufacturers about the future and whether they will produce new models and new bikes in the class. We are always looking at ways to improve the racing and increase the exposure of different manufacturers and we have started analysing future options to add to the class. These are of course challenging because there’s the potential for different models with different characteristics. We proposed this with the FIM and although they want to take some time to fully understand it, they agree with the concept; it is something that we are working on, but it won’t happen in 2021. If all parties are happy with the proposals, then we will spend 2021 to establish some guidelines.

We are looking at keeping the double race format for WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 for 2021. However, what we are looking at now is the fact that this year, it is very compact and there was a lot of stress at the circuit. For example, the problems we had at Magny-Cours meant everything was delayed further than normal. The work that we do, especially in Race Direction, is to set up a schedule where you can manage pretty much any possible scenario with as little a delay as possible. Overall, it was a positive change and it embraces the spirit of the WorldSBK Championship, which has always had double races, so why not give it to all our classes?

This is like playing Tetris, where you have to keep moving the different blocks so that everything fits together. This is very challenging, so one thing we could do is that if we plan for eight to ten European events, then the bLU cRU Yamaha R3 Cup could be for some of them. In some rounds, we would have the full schedule with every class getting their planned races but not every event will have this. We are trying to work out the parameters but WorldSBK will always stay like this whereas a plan is being put together for WorldSSP, WorldSSP300 and the Yamaha Cup.”

What are you planning on doing for the number of riders in WorldSSP300 with such a tight schedule?

“This goes in line with the other answers, such as the schedule being very compact and the possibility of delays. It will not be possible to have everything. We are working on whether it is best to have a single group with two races or a double group with one race and other possibilities. It is all a combination and it isn’t as simple all the time. The current format helps the exposure of the teams a lot and allows them to have bigger teams and helps them to take part in the Championship. This is what we are evaluating on in the class; whether or not we can keep three to four riders per team.”

When you look at your era of racing in WorldSBK and the current competitivity, are there any similarities and is WorldSBK heading to be the strongest it has ever been in the years to come?

“When I was racing, I was lucky to be a part of when WorldSBK was enjoying great popularity in some countries. Now, we are getting back to those kinds of times. With the financial crisis of 2008, everything had to take a step down and the aim was to improve the format of competitivity and accessibility for everyone by reducing the cost and bringing back the manufacturers. Now, we have one tyre supplier with Pirelli, suspension and brake limits and so on. It’s a great time to be a rider in an Independent team as if you have got decent parts, you can be a challenger at the front without needing to be a factory rider. The reason we have Independent teams winning is because of these changes which we started in 2013.”

Video: Herrin Racing A Bagger And A BMW At Laguna Seca, P1

David Swarts

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November 3, 2020

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Video: Herrin Racing A Bagger And A BMW At Laguna Seca, P1

World Superbike: Interview With Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla, P1

David Swarts

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November 2, 2020

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World Superbike: Interview With Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla, P1

Interview: WorldSBK Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla debriefs 2020 WorldSBK season

A look back on a challenging but successful 2020 season, from new formats and on-track action to the season finale and the COVID-19 protocols

Gregorio Lavilla gives his thoughts on the unique 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season. The ex WorldSBK racer talks protocols, new formats, the title battle between Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Scott Redding (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) and sheds some light on 2021’s goings on.

How do you think the season went?

“Well, I think we are very happy considering that this hasn’t been a normal season. It was not easy to reach our goal and we had a lot of uncertainties through the year. We set our goal in June and by the end of July, we had made it. I think the racing was great and everything went as planned, with not many difficult situations. We are all happy with how the season went. A lot of people thanked us for putting a Championship in place and yes, we did that but, to keep going with the Championship, it was a responsibility of everyone in the paddock to follow the protocols. I thank everyone involved because without their cooperation, it really wouldn’t be possible.”

What was the biggest challenge this season?

“At the start, it was all about seeing which tracks were happy to host an event. The circumstances that we were proposing – and in fact were the same apart from Portimao and Magny-Cours – were behind closed doors. The first challenge was finding the circuits which could do this, as setting up for a World Championship isn’t easy when you don’t have the money that the fans bring in. Then, we had to set up a protocol that was feasible to achieve and thirdly, we had to get the mobility of our community and Championship; we had to sign letters of dispensation to authorize personnel coming from outside of the Schengen zone.

However, we didn’t know if these special permissions would be enough as everything was changing daily and you always have that doubt. The weekend before Magny-Cours, there was a change in the restrictions that meant maybe we wouldn’t be able to run the event, even though teams were already travelling, which was a horrible situation to be in. I was relieved to get the season over, as it was very stressful!”

How about the double races in WorldSSP and WorldSSP300, how were they?

“With a reduced number of events – I didn’t know how many we would do, maybe two, three, four etc – I felt that we should give more action to the other classes. In 2018, I think we had only eight races in WorldSSP300, so I thought that in the worst-case scenario, we would at least match that with our minimum number of races. In this way, we would at least be able to say that it is a ‘real’ World Championship. The second thing was to give more visibility to all the teams in the classes, to help defend their budgets and show their sponsors more, especially during these hard times. Overall, we and the teams were happy with the season.”

What are your thoughts on the action and excitement on-track in 2020?

“I think that even if the Championship went to its original 13-round planned calendar, we would still have the title fight until the end. Yes, people will say ‘well the same guy won at the end’ but racing is racing, and there was not such a clear advantage from anyone in any particular scenario. There were tracks were Kawasaki were strong, then on others Ducatis and on quite a few, Yamaha and also, Honda were in the mix. Looking at this and into the future, we should have a solid basis for better, more exciting races because as I say, the Championship has grown throughout the year. BMWs had ups and downs, but they’re working hard on the new model to be competitive. I am really looking forward and am very positive that in 2021, we should have more close racing.”

How hard was it to get the season done?

“I think we need to establish two things: our own protocol and also the protocol in each country and region. The key was to adapt the guidelines of the country to the ones in the paddock – for example, in Portugal, it wasn’t obligatory to wear a mask in open spaces with more than two metres of social distancing but in the paddock, we made sure everyone wore a mask and it went very smoothly. We continued to monitor the compliance of our paddock, from teams and officials to catering and hospitality. It became a routine and that made this season possible.”

How do you think the Estoril Round went and what’s the future for the circuit?

“It was a great surprise for sure, as it is a track that I’d never been to. The feedback from the paddock and some riders was that, for sure we need to do some work on the maintenance like we already do in the other circuits but overall, we got the green light that this event would be a good one to have for the future. We are in conversation about the possibilities and the future and these days, my job is to finalise the proposed calendar for 2021 and at the moment, Estoril is on the table and hopefully we can include it.”

Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P10

David Swarts

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November 2, 2020

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Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P10

Racer and TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner presents “Ask a Superbike Genius, Part 10” with Richard Stanboli, owner of Attack Performance and the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha MotoAmerica Superbike team.

This interview was conducted following the MotoAmerica event October 23-25 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California.

World Superbike: Pata And Yamaha Extend Title Sponsorship Deal

David Swarts

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November 2, 2020

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World Superbike: Pata And Yamaha Extend Title Sponsorship Deal

Yamaha and Pata Confirm Contract Extension for 2021 WorldSBK Season

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm a one-year contract extension with Pata Snack, seeing them return to the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for a sixth season.

To mark this renewal, riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and 2021-newcomer Andrea Locatelli, alongside Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager Andrea Dosoli visited the Pata factory in Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardy, having lunch with Pata owner Remo Gobbi, as well as a tour of their brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Founded in 1981, Italian artisan brand Pata Snack is one of the biggest snack and crisp companies nationally. With Gobbi, Pata Snack has been an important supporter in WorldSBK for several seasons, and will continue that in 2021 as the title sponsor of the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team.

Pata’s involvement in motorcycle racing has also extended to supporting young rider talent in the world championships, and they have worked with over 20 riders over the last decade, including the likes of Noriyuki Haga and Valentino Rossi.

Andrea Dosoli

Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager

“We’re all thrilled to continue this highly successful and long partnership with Pata Snack. After six years in WorldSBK, Pata is now synonymous with both Yamaha and the championship. It was a pleasure to meet up with Remo at their fantastic new facility in Lombardy and I’m delighted that he is just as excited as we are about Yamaha and Pata’s future. In 2021, we both have high aspirations in WorldSBK and their passion for working with young riders is perfectly in-line with Yamaha’s philosophy.”

MotoGP: Final Three-Race Push Starts At Valencia

David Swarts

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November 2, 2020

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MotoGP: Final Three-Race Push Starts At Valencia

Three races, six contenders, one crown: the final countdown is on

75 points remain on the table, Mir has an advantage of 14, and MotorLand put yet more names in the hat

Monday, 02 November 2020

11 races ago, the MotoGP™ class of 2020 started with a clean slate. Several months, one double- and three triple-headers later and we’re heading into the final three-race stint with just a 14-point advantage for the Championship leader, eight different winners, 15 podium finishers and six riders in with a very real shot at the crown. And the man in the lead hasn’t even won yet!

As we arrive at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, the man seeking that first MotoGP™ win despite his seat at the head of the table is Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar). The Mayorcan has been the king of consistency in a chaotic year of changing fortunes, putting him 14 points clear – and he’s now focusing on the long game as well as bagging that very first premier class win. If he does it in the Gran Premio de Europa – and the track should suit Suzuki – he’ll make 2020 match the all-time record of different winners set in 2016. If he doesn’t he may well still increase his overall advantage, such is Mir’s metronomic ability to end up on the rostrum.

The first man wanting to make sure Mir’s time at the top comes to an end is Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT). His time as the season’s only repeat winner came to an end last time out, but the Frenchman has won three and arrives back at a track that should suit Yamaha to a T. Can he turn around some tougher races and stamp some authority back on Sundays? 14 points doesn’t yet need everyone behind Mir to go out guns blazing, but a trip back to the top step would reignite Quartararo’s momentum – as it would for Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). Viñales gained points back on Quartararo in both races at MotorLand and remains well in the hunt, he just didn’t gain any on Mir.

Speaking of momentum and gaining points, it’s time to talk about Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT). The Italian joined his teammate as a repeat winner this season in the Teruel GP, and he did it just as he did for his first win: with a masterclass in domination. That puts him fourth overall and within 25 points of the top, and he knows it. Full attack mode is engaged on Morbidelli’s side of the garage as he makes a late charge for the crown, not having needed to manage any real pressure… until now. Even then, it’s a little less than those who’ve been under the microscope for some time.

That’s also true of Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar). His is a longer shot than Morbidelli’s at 32 points off the top, but stranger things have happened. The Spaniard put in a stunner of a performance in the Aragon GP to become the eighth different winner of the season, and he followed it up with another podium. Crucially, he also had the measure of teammate Mir for the first time in some time, which he’ll need to keep if he’s to make an assault on the crown. Valencia should suit Suzuki which is good news for both, but will the number 36 turn the tables? Or is Rins’ ace card actually the fact that he has no choice but to attack?

Ahead of Rins, however, remains Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team). It hasn’t been an easy run of late but the Italian keeps taking points, gaining in a few races until a more difficult second outing at MotorLand. Never having had the best run at Valencia, Dovi likely needs a few stars to align to start clawing back ground from the top step now, added to the fact that most of the Ducatis suffered at Aragon and the turnaround doesn’t yet seem imminent. But that time Dovizioso did win in the premier class at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo was not that long ago, and it was a signature stunner in the rain. Now that really could make things interesting… and it is November, after all.

And then there are the – many – others who’ve made a habit of going fast lately. Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) will be first in line for a redemptive ride after taking an awesome pole position in the Teruel GP and then crashing out early, ensuring no rider has no scored in all races. Alex Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) also crashed out to bring his recent roll to an end and will want to bounce back, although Rookie of the Year remains tied on 67 points apiece between the Spaniard and Brno winner Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) after the South African also crashed out in Teruel. He took Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) with him, who’ll want some much improved luck too…

Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), meanwhile, put in another impressive weekend last time out and will want to replicate and more, and Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) wasn’t far off. Johann Zarco (Esponsorama Racing) split the two in Teruel and saved some serious face after a tougher weekend for other Borgo Panigale machines as well, so he could at the very least complicate life at the front and in the points.

Can Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) continue to fight through the pain barrier? What can Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) do and how will new teammate Lorenzo Savadori settle in? And will future, current and all-time legend Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) be back on track?

Three races, six contenders, one crown… and it all comes down to the final triple-header. Tune in for the Gran Premio de Europa at 14:00 (GMT +1) on Sunday to see who strikes next in the rollercoaster 2020 season!

MotoGP™ Championship Standings

1 Joan Mir – Team Suzuki Ecstar – Suzuki – 137

2 Fabio Quartararo* – Petronas Yamaha SRT – Yamaha – 123

3 Maverick Viñales – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP – Yamaha – 118

4 Franco Morbidelli* – Petronas Yamaha SRT – Yamaha – 112

5 Andrea Dovizioso – Ducati Team – Ducati – 109

*Independent Team riders

Catch 22: Lowes riding high on the road to Valencia

The Brit has a seven-point advantage in his pocket and a whole load of momentum. But there’s no time for complacency

When he injured himself without even a single lap raced in anger in 2020, Sam Lowes (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) likely wouldn’t have believed you if you’d told him he’d be leading the Moto2™ Championship with three races to go. But he is, and he’s the most successful British rider in the class now – arriving into Valencia with a seven-point advantage and three wins on the bounce (the first Brit to do that in the intermediate class since 1971 no less).

So is it now Lowes’ to lose? In some ways, and the Brit has been on an incredible roll. But even more menacing for his rivals than his consistency is the calm, collected way he’s been winning – since bouncing back in style from a key error that gave him a pitlane start back in Misano. From then on, mistakes have been minor and committed when they didn’t put a dent in his Sunday…

For the man closest on the chase, Enea Bastianini (Italtrans Racing Team), it hasn’t been a bad run of late either though. The Italian made his big error of the season at the Red Bull Ring but since leaving Styria has taken a win, a few podiums and only suffered one bigger blip at Le Mans where he came home 11th. Crucially too, when he hasn’t had the pace to challenge Lowes and knew that, he took two podiums at Aragon to do some good damage limitation. That speaks to a rider unlikely to crumble when faced with a deficit of only seven points.

Behind the top two, it’s not over yet either. Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) is now third overall and must have felt like the season has been slipping through his fingers of late, but the Italian has already shown his class. His is a rebuild but the foundations he starts from are impressive, so 22 points is more than a molehill but far from a mountain. Can he come back stronger from the crash in Le Mans that seems to have upended the recent triple header for the number 10?

His teammate Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46), meanwhile, is also a man on a comeback mission. Quick at MotorLand but crashing out of contention, the Italian could find his chances at the title over at the Gran Premio de Europa. He’s 48 points off Lowes and needs to be within 50 at least heading into the final two rounds to keep his chances alive. Having said that, he’s now free of the big pressure nearer the top – and is pretty much guaranteed to be fast. Don’t count him out, at the very least as a serious complication for those ahead on points.

The tale of the final three races won’t boil down to a four-man fight though; it rarely does in motorcycle racing. Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in fifth will be itching to move up and take more podiums and wins, and whilst he’s the last man in mathematical contention as it stands, he also said he knows the title is gone – but he wants the top three. That makes him a man without any real pressure, as are some of the other key names who’ve been near the front.

Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team) is back to full steam and has some speed, Fabio Di Giannantonio (HDR Heidrun Speed Up) is gaining momentum and rostrums, his teammate Jorge Navarro has shown flashes of serious pace. Joe Roberts (Tennor American Racing) is a podium finisher in 2020… and Jake Dixon (Petronas Sprinta Racing) very nearly. What can they do in the fight near the front? And who else can join them to make life even harder for those playing risk vs reward?

Find out in the Moto2™ race at the Gran Premio de Europa, with lights out set for 12:20 (GMT +1)!

Moto2™ Championship Standings

1 Sam Lowes – EG0,0 Marc VDS – Kalex – 178

2 Enea Bastianini – Italtrans Racing Team – Kalex – 171

3 Luca Marini – Sky Racing Team VR46 – Kalex – 155

4 Marco Bezzecchi – Sky Racing Team VR46 – Kalex – 130

5 Jorge Martin – Red Bull KTM Ajo – Kalex – 105

19 points, 3 races: Arenas aims to extend his lead

Has the Moto3™ see-saw settled in the Spaniard’s favour or is there more to come? We’re about to find out

A few races ago, Albert Arenas (Valresa Aspar Team Moto3) had lost the mantle of Moto3™ Championship leader and it seemed like it was anyone’s game. But as we arrive into the final three races of 2020, the momentum is back with the early season superstar as the number 75 arrives 19 points clear. Can he keep that going as we home in on the season finale? The crown is almost in reach, but it won’t be easy.

At MotorLand, the Moto3™ races saw Arenas miss out on the podium, but he still increased his advantage. Was he playing it safe? Or are his competitors catching on to his tactics? The good news still continues for the number 75 either way because neither of his closest rivals beat him to the line. Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia) took some solid points but his challenge for the crown needs an injection of podium form, and Celestino Vietti (Sky Racing Team VR46) lost ground too.

There’s a new challenger in town after Teruel though: Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing). The winner of both races and finishing well ahead of Arenas in each mean the number 5 is now fourth overall and just 24 points back. He’s on the attack and Valencia is his home turf too, creating a double incentive. Can Masia keep the pressure on and make a late charge for the top?

If he can, Arenas will need to respond and do so fairly quickly. But all the riders playing the points game also have the complication of those a little further back who have a lot less to lose. Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team) is now fifth and 36 points off, John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) behind him, Raul Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) continues making gains and Darryn Binder (CIP – Green Power) is a consistent threat. Romano Fenati (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) is more often at the front than not too. And what about the likes of Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) and Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM Ajo) as they arrive fresh from the injection of confidence provided by the podium? It was Sasaki’s first ever rostrum finish last time out to boot.

The number 75 leads the way into the fight for the final 75 points, but the lightweight always deliver some stunning battles. Who will come out on top in the first bout at Valencia? Find out on Sunday at 11:00 (GMT +1) as Moto3™ go racing in the Gran Premio de Europa.

Moto3™ Championship Standings

1 Albert Arenas – Valresa Aspar Team Moto3 – KTM – 157

2 Ai Ogura – Honda Team Asia – Honda – 138

3 Celestino Vietti – Sky Racing Team VR46 – KTM – 137

4 Jaume Masia – Leopard Racing – Honda – 133

5 Tony Arbolino – Rivacold Snipers Team – Honda – 121

November 2020

Magazine Issue

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In This Issue:

FEATURES

Inside Info: Aprilia RS660 Twin; Non-Desmo Ducati V4, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1963 Moto Morini 250cc GP Winner

Track Adventure: Riding the 2021 MV Agusta Superveloce 800 Triple

MotoGP Analysis: How IRTA’s Mike Trimby Made MotoGP A Show

Back In The Day Editor’s Scrapbook: 1990

Shops: Barber Museum Restoration Shop

PROFESSIONAL RACING

MotoGP At Catalunya, Le Mans, And Aragon: More Surprises

MotoGP Notes: Rossi, Dovizioso Struggle; Alex Marquez Soars

MotoAmerica At Barber: Beaubier Still The Best!

Barber MotoAmerica Inside Info: Rocco The Deer Hunter

MotoAmerica At Indianapolis: Fong & Zanetti Win; Beaubier Is Champion!

Indy MotoAmerica Inside Info: Zanetti Makes His Mark

MotoAmerica At Laguna Seca: Hail Beaubier!

Laguna Seca MotoAmerica Inside Info: Beaubier To Moto2

World Superbike At Magny-Cours & Estoril: Rea Wins 6th World Title; Gerloff Podiums

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: What About Using Radios?

10 Years Ago, November 2010: How Honda Made The RC212V A Winner

Trivia & Numbers: Cameron Beaubier’s Superbike Career

The Crash Page: Cal Crutchlow Slides Again

The Kids’ Page: Lorenzo Merletti

New Products: Slacker With Bluetooth; Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve

Professional Services Directory: Racers Helping Racers

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar

ASRA/CCS Newsletter

High-Performance Parts & Services

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Battles and Challenges from Barber To Laguna; Toni Elias Moves On; 2020, It’s A Wrap! Plus, Riding the MV Agusta Superveloce At Barber, while sharing the track with Agostini’s 1967 500cc championship-winning MV Agusta-3.

European Talent Cup: Ruda Wins, Jigalov 30th, Scott And Collins DNF

David Swarts

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November 1, 2020

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European Talent Cup: Ruda Wins, Jigalov 30th, Scott And Collins DNF

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More, from a press release issued by FIM CEV Repsol Press Office:

Final corner collisions conclude final Champions of 2020 FIM CEV Repsol season

An incredible day of action saw yet more thrilling actions as mighty comebacks and new Champions were crowned…

The 2020 FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship was decided in style at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain, as the riders took to the track for the final time in 2020. Despite a nerve-racking end to proceedings, it was a thrilling title-clinching moment for Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team), as the Spaniard took the crown in a breath-taking final race of the year by finishing third after last corner drama almost told a different story.

In the FIM Moto3™ JWCh Race 1 and Race 2, the winner was Pedro Acosta (Team MT-Foundation 77) as he barged his way to victory in both encounters. In the Moto2™ European Championship, it was Yari Montella (Team Ciatti Speed Up) who signed off his season with a victory, in identical fashion to how he started the year. The Hawkers European Talent Cup saw a stunning display of riding from Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) as he took his first victory in the class.

The first encounter in FIM Moto3™ JWCh was a hair-raising duel between all of the Championship contenders but despite the pushing and shoving throughout the leading group of five, Pedro Acosta held on ahead of Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team), whilst Championship leader Izan Guevara forced his way through to third, doing a fine damage limitation job to lose only four points of his Championship lead, now standing at 11. Daniel Holgado (Openbank Aspar Team) and Jose Julian Garcia (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) could only manage fourth and fifth respectively, ruling them out of title contention, along with race winner Acosta.

The afternoon title decider was another stunning race which saw numerous big moments throughout, with Izan Guevara forced outside the top ten early on whilst Xavier Artigas was doing exactly what was required by leading at the front. In the end however, Guevara’s race craft proved superior as he hit second place on the penultimate lap, whilst Artigas slipped to fourth. At the line, it was once again Acosta who held on for a third win of the season, whilst Artigas and Guevara rubbed at the final corner, with both crossing the line in that order in third and fourth, although a post-race sanction for Adrian Fernandez (Laglisse Academy) meant they were second and third. Despite the final corner fracas, Guevara clinched the title and the 16-year-old was lost for words.

The Moto2™ ECh saw a masterful performance from Champion Montella, although he did have to fight for it. A bright start for Dominique Aegerter (Liqui Moly Intact SIC Junior Team) saw the Swiss rider in the fight for victory as he hit the front in the closing stages. Alessandro Zaccone (PromoRacing) was a solid third throughout as he aimed to finish runner-up in the title. In the closing laps, Montella hit the front again and the 2020 Champion ended his year as he started it with a win. Aegerter was a high-flying second whilst Zaccone was third. Fourth went to Nikki Tuuli (Team Stylobike), enough to give the Finn second in the title overall, ahead of Zaccone overall in third. In STK600, a last corner showdown saw tensions sore as Alex Toledo (EasyRace Team) took victory on the road but after a collision with Fermin Aldeguer (FAU55 Tey Racing), he was sanctioned so Aldeguer was eventual Champion with one final win.

The HETC provided its usual drama right from the start and with David Alonso already Champion from Saturday’s races and Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (Super B) locked into second, the main battle was for third between Alberto Ferrandez (Cuna de Campeones) and Ivan Ortola (Openbank Aspar Team). As the race wore on though, there were numerous big battles and Alonso and teammate Ortola collided on the front straight, adding to the drama. Coming out on top however for the first time from a career-first pole, Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) beat battling teammates Alonso and Ortola, with Ferrandez in fifth, enough to give him third overall.

All the results and information about the Championship are on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com

Japanese Superbike: Nozane Wins Race Two At Suzuka

David Swarts

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November 1, 2020

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Japanese Superbike: Nozane Wins Race Two At Suzuka

2020 All-Japan Superbike Championship, Round Five

Suzuka Circuit

Suzuka, Japan

November 1, 2020

Race Two Results:

Kohta Nozane (Yam YZF-R1), 16 Laps, Total Race Time 33:43.102, Best Lap Time 2:05.842
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -3.319 seconds
Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000), -8.334
Ryo Mizuno (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -16.980
Kazuma Watanabe (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -20.765
Sodo Hamahara (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -25.179
Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000), -29.951
Satoru Iwata (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -46.941
Taro Sekiguchi (BMW S1000RR), -52.528
Yoshihiro Konno (Suz GSX-R1000), -60.495
Hideyuki Munakata (Suz GSX-R1000), -60.538
Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1), -60.857
Keisuke Maeda (Yam YZF-R1), -62.559
Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1), -67.780
Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000), -87.709
Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), -97.621
Yuti Tajiri (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -121.521
Shigeaki Sakurayama (BMW S1000RR), -130.490
Kota Higuchi (Suz GSX-R1000), -1 Lap
Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR-R), -4 Laps
Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF

Championship Point Standings (after 10 of 10 races):

1. Kota Nozane, 203 points, clinched Championship

2. Ryuichi Kiyonari, 144

3. Sodo Hamahara, 129

4. Ryo Mizuno, 120

5. Kazuma Watanabe, 116

6. Satoru Iwata, 113

7. Katsuyuki Nakasuga, 105

8. Keisuke Maeda, 97

9. Taro Sekiguchi, 89

10. Yukio Kagayama, 81

National Kindergarten Bike Riding Program Seeking Support

November 3, 2020

All Kids Bike® is a national program on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike. Photo courtesy All Kids Bike.

National Kindergarten Biking Program Seeking Support from Motorcycle Community

All kindergartners would learn to ride a bike in school

Rapid City, SD – Kindergarteners across the nation are currently learning to ride a bike in school as part of their year-long curriculum.

All Kids Bike® is a national program on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike. The program equips schools with everything they need to teach children how to ride; teacher training and certification, a structured 8-lesson curriculum, a fleet of 2-in-1 Learn-To-Ride Bikes, Pedal Conversion Kits, fully-adjustable helmets, and a five-year support plan.

Launched in March 2018, there are already 225 schools in 35 states with All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Programs. With the ambitious goal of teaching 5,000 kindergartners to ride, their fundraising goal is set at $50,000. Every $10 teaches one kid to ride.

Their fundraising page states: “For many kids, a bike is the first form of transportation; the freedom to go where you want to go and be who you want to be. Kids who love bikes grow up to be adults who love all things on two wheels. That’s why the motorcycle community understands the importance of teaching kids to ride a bike at a young age. The sooner you learn the fundamentals of balance, spatial awareness, and confidence on two wheels, the more likely your desire to go a little faster, farther, and feel the engine roar.”

All Kids Bike National Ambassador, and Klock Werks President, Brian Klock, supports the movement, stating: “Getting kids on bikes early is a key to healthy living, better community and the future of our industry. For minimal dollars expended, the return on the investment per child is monumental.”

The Kindergarten PE Program is designed for children of all abilities and hopes to instill healthy habits at a young age. “One of the best ways to get kids active is to get them excited about bicycles,” says All Kids Bike board member, Ryan McFarland, “It’s a skill that is going to serve them in life.”

To learn more about the program or make a donation, please visit https://support.allkidsbike.org/motorcycle-industry.

About Strider Education Foundation and All Kids Bike

All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider® Education Foundation to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs into public schools for free, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The Strider Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 2017. The Strider Education Foundation believes that learning to ride can help everyone lead a happier and healthier life. Through the development of a proven Learn-To-Ride curriculum and donations of the world’s most advanced training bikes, the nonprofit organization makes riding available, safe, easy, and fun for everyone.

World Superbike: Interview With Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla, P2

November 3, 2020

World Superbike Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla. Photo courtesy Dorna WorldSBK Press Office.