Tickets Available for 51st DAYTONA Supercross, March 6, Part of 80th Annual Bike Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tickets for the 51st DAYTONA Supercross, featuring one of the longest and most grueling courses on the circuit, designed by five-time DAYTONA Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael, are available now. The event that features high-flying excitement and side-by-side intensity is set for Saturday, March 6, 2021, a part of the 80th annual Bike Week At DAYTONA, March 5-14.
Daytona International Speedway has made a limited number of “Early Access Pre-Sale” DAYTONA Supercross tickets available for the iconic race that includes General Admission, Reserved Seating as well as The Roost, which provides incredible course-side bleacher seating. The event is held in the tri-oval of the World Center of Racing. Tickets start as low as $45 while kids 6 to 12 are just $15, and those 5 and under are FREE in General Admission. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or visiting www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
Featuring marquee names prepared to bang bars at the gate drop, the DAYTONA Supercross is an electric event, featuring a unique layout and three types of dirt, including the signature beach sand section that tests the skill and physical endurance of every rider. From the world-class pyrotechnics and dazzling lights show of rider introductions to the post-race champion celebration, it’s an atmosphere like nowhere else.
A year ago for the historic 50th DAYTONA Supercross, Eli Tomac rode the No. 3 Kawasaki to victory to become only the fourth rider to win the prestigious Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship event four times. He joined Jeff Stanton and Ryan Villopoto as four-time champions and looks to tie Carmichael with a fifth win in 2021 – the most victories in event history. Garrett Marchbanks won the 250SX Main Event, also aboard a Kawasaki, and joined Tomac on the podium to celebrate the manufacturer’s sweep of the prestigious event.
In addition to DAYTONA Supercross opportunities, tickets are also available for the Speedway’s January and February motorsports events, that include multi-day tickets for the 59th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the season-opening event (Jan. 30-31) to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as well as the 63rd DAYTONA 500 (Feb. 14) and all events part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth.
Fans can stay up to speed on the latest news by using #DAYTONASX and #BikeWeek and can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and by downloading Daytona International Speedway’s mobile app, for the latest Speedway news throughout the season.
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of “The Great American Race” – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the “World Center of Racing,” boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
Featured In the October 2020 issue of Roadracing World:
When your household includes two professional racers and a two-year-old there is no such thing as relaxing, and that’s OK with four-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion Josh Hayes and his racer/crew chief/wife, Melissa Paris, and their son Hawk.
This moto trio lives life in the fast lane, so when it does come time to recreate, the Hayes-Paris family packs all of their toys from home to their new Torque TQ T333 by Heartland toy-hauler travel trailer, hits the road, and enjoys life on their own terms…
—At Home (On The Road) With Josh Hayes & Melissa Paris, by David Swarts
Living life on the road is nothing new to Josh Hayes. The Gulfport, Mississippi, native turned Pro in 1996 and started crisscrossing the country to make his living racing motorcycles. Life is different now for Hayes and for wife Melissa Paris, and they are enjoying the change. “We don’t like slowing down so much, but now, we’ve got the opportunity to reinvent what it looks like and go do fun things in life,” Hayes says. Read about how what may be the fastest family on the planet chills out—it’s in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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More, from a press release issued by FIM CEV Repsol Press Office:
Championships won in sensational opening FIM CEV Repsol race day in Valencia
The first of two race days saw two titles clinched and a huge plot twist as the final action of 2020 enters the horizon for Sunday…
The 2020 FIM CEV Repsol season’s penultimate day of racing saw breath-taking action and phenomenal twists and turns as the Championship battle lit up the spectacle at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. In the Moto2™ European Championship, Yari Montella (Team Ciatti Speed Up) took the crown with a strong second place finish, whilst in the Hawkers European Talent Cup, it was Colombia’s David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) who clinched the title in a titanic final lap showdown.
The only Championship that wasn’t clinched was the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, with the race winner being Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team), who came from the third row of the grid to cement himself as the new Championship leader. Moto2™ ECh honours went to Alessandro Zaccone (PromoRacing), as the Italian took a third victory in four races. In the HETC, a thrilling final corner battle saw David Alonso come out on top from 15th on the grid after a penalty on Friday.
The FIM Moto3™ JWCh gave an enthralling spectacle, although big crashes on the exit of Turn 14 for David Salvador (Cuna De Campeones) and Gerard Riu (AGR Team) meant the Red Flag came out. A 12-lap restart saw poleman Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) grab the lead whilst fellow Spaniard Daniel Holgado (Openbank Aspar Team) passed Japan’s Takuma Matsuyama (Asia Talent Team). However, the man on the move was Izan Guevara and whilst Jose Julian Garcia (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) took a long lap penalty and Matsuyama fell back, the three Spaniards fought to the end. Passing Holgado at Turn 8 and Acosta at Turn 14 on the last lap, Guevara took a fifth victory and the Championship lead for the first time. Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team) didn’t score points after a problem on the grid before lights went out for the restart, and drops to second overall.
With the title on the line, the Moto2™ ECh battle was electric from the start. Montella grabbed an early advantage over Nikki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) and Alessandro Zaccone, who burst through early on. He was soon under pressure from Zaccone and in the closing stages, Zaccone hit the front and the Kalex rider broke clear from Montella’s Speed Up and the two finished in that order ahead of debutant Dominque Aegerter (Liqui Moly Intact SIC Junior Team) – Montella taking the title. Despite a long lap penalty, Andorra’s Xavi Cardelus (Team Stylobike) caught and passed Nikki Tuuli on the final lap as the two completed the top five in that order. There was also late race drama in STK600 as Alex Toledo (EasyRace Team) crashed at Turn 6 and took out title rival Fermin Aldeguer (FAU 55 Tey Racing), meaning Aldeguer’s debutant teammate Fenton Harrison Seabright took the class victory.
The HETC offered great racing from the off with a six-rider group throughout. Constant swapping and changing between Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) and Marco Tapia (Leopard Impala Junior Team) let the likes of David Alonso come through to be in the mix. Alonso hit the front in the closing stages, taking victory in a final run to the line by 0.021s – the second-closest finish of the HETC season. Second went to Tapia whilst Alberto Ferrandez (Cuna De Campeones) was able to complete the podium for his fifth rostrum of the year. Poleman Ruda secured fourth ahead of Zonta Van Der Goorbergh (Super-B) in fifth and Alvaro Carpe (Hawkers Finetwork ARO Team) in sixth. Alonso and Van Der Goorbergh can’t be caught in their positions.
With loads to look forward to across the weekend, make sure you know the all-important times below (all times are Local Time GMT+1):
YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL: NEW FRANCO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE TARGETS WORLD TITLE
Two legendary squads have joined forces to create a brand-new FIM EWC factory team. Japanese team Yoshimura and French outfit Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have tied up to launch Yoshimura SERT Motul with the goal of claiming the 2021 FIM EWC crown.
A new Franco-Japanese tie-up is set to boost the profile of the FIM Endurance World Championship and raise the bar even higher for all the other competing teams.
Yoshimura and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – both long-standing outfits with multiple wins and titles to their credit – have joined forces to create a brand-new factory team, Yoshimura SERT Motul. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R in the colours of the new Franco-Japanese squad will make its track debut in 2021, and the team have already set their sights on the world title.
Yoshimura is celebrating its 66th anniversary in 2020, while Suzuki Japan turned 100 this year. Yoshimura Racing Team boast four wins and several podium finishes at the Suzuka 8 Hours, while Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have amassed Endurance World Championship race wins and world titles over the past 40 years. The French team recently claimed their 16th FIM EWC title.
A very promising new direction for a historic and people-focused partnership
Yoshimura has been a Suzuki Endurance Racing Team partner for a number of years: a technical partnership that has grown stronger since Damien Saulnier took over the SERT reins.
Yoshimura’s history is one of men driven by a passion for racing. Yohei Kato, the nephew of the company president Fujio Yoshimura, represents the third generation of the brand founded by ‘Pops’ Yoshimura.
Damien Saulnier, SERT’s new team manager as of this season, is a worthy successor to Dominique Méliand, the founder – and boss for four decades – of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, as the title SERT claimed at the 12 Hours of Estoril in September proves. Yohei Kato and Damien Saulnier will take the reins of Yoshimura SERT Motul.
Eurosport Events, promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship since 2015, is extremely proud to have contributed to creating this outstanding new factory team bringing together two nations with a passion for endurance racing.
Fujio Yoshimura, President of Yoshimura Japan
“The US magazine ‘Cycle’ scooped the Suzuki GS750, the first 4-stroke, 4-cylinder motorcycle from Suzuki, in the autumn issue of 1976. My father, ‘Pops’ Yoshimura, who was in the US at the time, called me and said, ‘We’re going to race with it!’. We got technical support from the Suzuki engineering group and won the AMA Laguna Seca round in 1977. This paved the way for our first Suzuka 8 Hours win in 1978, and we’ve been building our racing history on Suzuki motorcycles ever since. SERT’s ex-team manager, Dominique Méliand, has been a good Suzuki mate for me, and I am happy that Yohei Kato, our third generation in the family, is working with SERT to aim for the EWC title.”
Yohei Kato, Team Director of Yoshimura SERT Motul
“It must be 5 years ago now that I met François for the very first time and he urged us to join the EWC. We’ve been giving it a lot of thought ever since. Both SERT and Yoshimura have been involved in endurance racing for over 40 years, and we can be proud of our joint racing history. We are grateful for this opportunity to unite our two teams and become ‘Yoshimura SERT Motul’ to target the 2021 EWC world title with the GSX-R1000R.”
Damien Saulnier, Team Manager of Yoshimura SERT Motul
“July 2019 marked the start of a fresh chapter in SERT’s history with the Boss retiring. Following the handover, Suzuki, Yoshimura and SERT partnered up to develop endurance bikes for the FIM EWC.
Over the years, Yoshimura has always worked on getting the GSXR bikes to perform even better. That continues to be the main focus for Yohei Kato, our point of contact at Yoshimura and a direct descendant of ‘Pops’ Yoshimura. So it makes total sense for us to now link up with this iconic performance tuning specialist. Having our efforts crowned with success in the shape of a 16th world title is an achievement for the entire team, bearing out the close working relationship, both past and future, between our two entities. Today, we are proud to present the new colours of the bike and our logo combining Yoshimura, SERT and Motul to officially announce SERT’s partnership with Yoshimura.”
François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events
“Since we became promoter of the FIM EWC in 2015, we have forged new ties between the two greatest nations of motorcycle endurance racing: France and Japan. FCC TSR Honda were the first Japanese team to commit full-season to the FIM EWC in a joint effort with Honda France, opening the way for Japanese Webike Trickstar to partner with SRC Kawasaki France. This is a great day for the FIM EWC, with the announcement of two iconic and successful teams joining forces into a new works Suzuki team. Welcome to Yoshimura SERT Motul team, a new milestone in taking the FIM EWC to ever-higher levels of competitive racing.”
New Jersey Motorsports Park Announces 2020 Season Schedule
Including the return of MotoAmerica, Road to Indy, and Championship Cup Series
Millville, NJ – Oct. 29, 2020 – New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announces their 2021 season schedule today as NJMP looks toward their 13th season since breaking ground in 2008. This major event schedule features 18 on & off-track events ranging from a newly introduced ‘Summer Concert Series’ (June 19, July 17, Aug 14) to the always exciting ‘MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey’ (Sep 10-12).
NJMP President & COO, Brad Scott, sums up the excitement of the 2021 season schedule with a fitting enthusiasm, “After a 2020 season comprised of many unfortunate cancellations, all of us here at NJMP are ready to get back on track and give our fans what they’ve long awaited: A filled 2021 event schedule! It feels good to be able to look toward the future and see the excitement to come. With the return of events such as MotoAmerica, CCS, Lemons, AHRMA, along with the addition of Road to Indy; This upcoming season is set to be the premier display of racing originally planned for 2020. Not to mention the various off-track events NJMP is set to host throughout the year, including a brand new Summer Concert Series.”
The NJMP on-track major event list begins with Championship Cup Series I, April 24th & 25th, for the first New Jersey round out of three. A slow May leads fans right into a fun filled month of June featuring 24 Hours of Lemons June 11th – 13th, AHRMA June 18th – 20th, and American Endurance Racing June 25th – 27th.
July at the Motorsports Park features two events, in Championship Cup Series II July 3rd – 4th and the SCCA US Majors July 16th – 18th. In thrilling fashion to round out the season NJMP is set to host the returning Road to Indy August 27th – 29th, Championship Cup Series III September 4th – 5th, and MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey September 10th – 12th. The on-track event season wraps up with the second New Jersey appearance of American Endurance Racing November 19th – 20th. “We’re elated to offer such diverse events at NJMP year after year” says Assistant General Manager Justin Kamm, “2021 will be one of the most exciting seasons to date, from festivals to racing events there’s an attraction for everyone.”
In addition to the on-track action packed into the 21’ race season, NJMP gears up to host a
variety of off-track events, including the Monster Truckz Extreme Tour May 21st – 23rd, NJMP’s 5th Annual Food Truck Festival June 12th, a 1st Annual NJMP Beer Festival September 11th, and a new Summer Concert Series I, II, and III spread between June 19th and August 14th. You can view the full schedule at the bottom of this release.
Aside from the list of ever exciting major events, NJMP’s own private membership clubs boast their own fervor of anticipation for the 2021 season. Track Operations Manager & Riders Club Director, Charity Giovanelli, states “We couldn’t be more excited about the Riders Club 2021 season and the positive changes we’ve made. One of these changes is going to be the limitation of each run group to 35 riders, providing a higher quality track day experience along with a safer environment. The schedule has a great mix of weekdays and weekends, giving our riders options based on their availability! 2021 will be an amazing year.”
“2020 will be a season not easily forgotten”, says Drivers Club Director Jarret Novack. “Through teamwork and innovation we were able to increase member participation, member base, and our members time on track. Bringing these aspects with us into 2021 will allow for another epic year, accompanied by a longer track day schedule and some exciting new benefits for our members.”
Monthly Motor(less) Nights, held each third Thursday of the month, are a growing attraction where NJMP allows the public to traverse one of their world-class road courses using a nonmotorized mode of transportation – and will be continuing into the new season as well.
Tempest Raceway (NJMP’s two paved go-karting tracks) hosts its own set of major events,
including the Gearup F-Series, Vintage Karting Association, and NJ Mini GP along with their
Rental Karting League(s), 2-Hour Endurance Races, and seasonal specials for Arrive & Drive.
Event tickets will be on sale soon at njmp.com! All events and dates are preliminary and subject to change. Children 12 and under are free to most events. For additional announcements relating to the 2021 race season at NJMP please visit njmp.com. You can also stay up to speed with us by following our Facebook posts at New Jersey Motorsports Park – NJMP, Instagram at @njmotorsportspark, or Twitter at @NJMP.
2021 Major Event Schedule
April 24-25 Championship Cup Series I
May 14-16 Xtreme Xperience Exotic Car Driving Experience
May 21-23 Monster Truckz Extreme Tour
June 11-13 24 Hours of Lemons ft. Hooptiecon
June 12 5th Annual Food Truck Festival
June 18-20 9th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival
June 19 NJMP Summer Concert Series I
June 25-27 American Endurance Racing
July 3-4 Championship Cup Series II
July 16-18 SCCA US Majors
July 17 NJMP Summer Concert Series II
August 14 NJMP Summer Concert Series III
August 27-29 Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tire
August 27-29 Xtreme Xperience Exotic Car Driving Experience
September 4-5 Championship Cup Series III
September 10-12 MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Cyriel “Babe” DeMay, an AMA Grand National competitor who raced from the early 1950s to the late 1960s before becoming a leading tuner and team owner on the AMA Grand National circuit, died Oct. 26 at his home in Rossville, Tenn. He was 88.
Mr. DeMay won the flat track national at Lincoln, Ill., in 1966 and was a Harley-Davidson-supported rider for most of the 1960s. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2001.
He was the owner of DeMay’s and Memphis Shade’s Motorcycle Race Team and also retired from Dial Soap Co. in Illinois and The International Corp.
Mr. DeMay’s first exposure to motorcycling was through his older brother, who owned a 1948 Indian Chief. At 13, Mr. DeMay got his own bike—a Whizzer—for a paper route. He then got a Cushman, but didn’t like the fact that he couldn’t jump curbs with it.
He started motorcycle racing in 1952, competing on an Indian Warrior. The following year, future fellow Hall of Famer Bill Tuman mentored Mr. DeMay, who finished the year among the top novices in the nation.
In 1960, Harley-Davidson racing chief Dick O’Brien gave Mr. DeMay a factory-built KR to race. He rode for Harley-Davidson until 1969, when he retired from racing and started helping Harley build racing engines.
Mr. DeMay’s work at Harley-Davidson in the early 1970s put a series of young champions on fast machines, including Garth Brow and Dave Sehl and future Hall of Famers Mark Brelsford, Corky Keener and Rex Beauchamp.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Former Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC) racer Susanna Schick died this morning in a hospital in Barcelona, Spain.
According to posts by her many friends on social media, Schick had been hospitalized for several weeks with a bacterial infection and later came down with pneumonia. She was released from the hospital and within a day collapsed and stopped breathing. She was revived by paramedics, taken back to the hospital, but did not recover.
Schick raced an Aprilia RS250 with WSMC as recently as 2004 and was featured in a Racers In Real Life article in the June 2001 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.
Schick worked as a fashion consultant and as a journalist. She was passionate about sustainability, motorcycles, cycling, and the color pink.
Featured In the October 2020 issue of Roadracing World:
Englishman John Cooper was a well-known professional motorcycle racer in the 1960s and 1970s. By the late 1960s, 250cc and 350cc GP classes were being dominated by Yamaha TDs and TRs. Four-strokes and European two-strokes were out-classed in speed but not always handling.
Cooper raced a TD1C (See the April 2016 issue of Roadracing World, Historic Racebike Illustrations) in 1968 and hated the handling, especially on public road circuits. Realizing his Seeley Mk3 7R was getting out-paced, Cooper bought a 350cc Yamaha TR2 for the 1970 season.
While evaluating his Seeley 7R vs. the TR2, Cooper suffered a bad crash on the TR2. A friend drove Cooper’s Thames van home while Cooper lay in the back between his two 350s. During the trip Cooper thought of combining the handling of his Seeley with the performance of the TR2 …
—Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1970 Yamsel TR2, by Mick Ofield
Slotting Yamaha race engines into better frames was not new; Rod Gould had successfully raced a Yamaha TD1C engine in a Bultaco frame. But Yamsel hybrids had a remarkably long and competitive run, racing at the front for nearly a decade. Read all the details in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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The Trident 660 enters the middleweight roadster category with an exciting
all new motorcycle, designed to deliver three significant advantages.
With its unique triple engine performance advantage, class-leading technology
and handling, and its incredibly competitive price, the Trident 660 introduces a
whole new dimension to a new generation of Triumph riders.
• A whole new dimension of fun, performance and style
Joining Triumph’s award-winning Roadster line up, home of the category defining
Street Triple RS, Speed Triple RS, and Moto2 race engine program.
The Trident 660 combines triple engine performance, pure and minimalistic lines,
and class-leading technology to deliver pure riding pleasure.
• Triple engine performance advantage
Perfect combination of punchy linear power and torque, low down
and across the whole rev range.
80 hp peak power @ 10,250rpm and 47 lbft peak torque @ 6,250rpm,
plus 90% of peak torque available across most of the rev range
Slip and assist clutch
Unique triple sound
• Class-leading technology, fitted as standard
Class leading features:
– Road and Rain riding modes
– Switchable traction control (integrated into the riding modes)
– Ride by wire throttle
High specification features include:
– All-new multi-functional instruments with color TFT display, with Accessory fit “My Triumph” Connectivity System
– All-LED lighting
– ABS
A Triumph Trident 660. Photo courtesy Triumph.
• High specification, premium branded equipment, including:
Showa upside down forks and Showa preload adjustable monoshock RSU
Nissin brakes with twin 310mm discs
Michelin Road 5 tires
• Class-leading handling
Sporty, agile and dynamic, confidence-inspiring ride
All-new chassis, with comfortable ergonomics and 805mm seat height
Lightweight 417 lbs (189kg) “wet weight”
• Unique character and distinctive style
Original British design
Pure, minimalistic form, with distinctive silhouette, clean lines and Triumph’s design DNA
Four stylish and contemporary color scheme options
45 dedicated Trident accessories
• Incredible value
Competitive price, starting at just $7,995 USD
Unbeatable low cost of ownership and service costs
• The lowest service workshop time in the category
Class-leading 10,000 miles (16,000km) service interval
Global 2 year unlimited mileage warranty
Available in Triumph dealerships as early as late January, 2021.
A Triumph Trident 660 at speed. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION FOR A NEW GENERATION OF TRIUMPH RIDERS
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.
TRIPLE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE
The new 660 triple engine delivers all the character and performance advantages of a triple to the middle-weight category for the first time, and has been developed specifically for the Trident with 67 new components and a unique torque and power rich tune.
The best of all worlds
The Trident rider will experience the perfect balance of low-down torque, mid-range and top-end power, with the triple’s signature smooth, responsive and linear delivery. The result is an engine that has been designed to combine the low down and mid-range of a twin, with the top end performance of a four-cylinder engine, to deliver a major performance advantage with the best of all worlds.
Trident power and torque
The all-new 660 triple engine has been designed for maximum performance usability in everyday conditions thanks to its perfectly balanced character.
All Trident riders will benefit from a punchy and linear power and torque delivery, with peak
power of 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and over 90% of the maximum torque being available across most of the rev range, peaking at 47 lbft at 6,250rpm.
A Triumph Trident 660 at speed. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Stylish Silencer: Distinctive Triple Sound
Thanks to the new stylish underslung silencer, the Trident 660 has been designed to also be the new best sounding bike in the category. The single-sided silencer emits a deep and crisp engine sound, delivering a distinctive Triumph triple character.
Effortless Performance
The Triumph Trident has a 6-speed gearbox with gear ratios and final drive optimized to suit the Trident’s all round dynamic riding capability and reliability. These characteristics are further enhanced by the slip and assist clutch with a new span-optimised clutch lever, providing a light action to reduce the rider’s fatigue and making it ideal for urban riding. For even smoother and sportier riding styles, a Triumph shift assist up-&-down quickshifter is available as an accessory, which enables the rider to upshift and downshift without engaging the clutch.
DESIGNED TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS HANDLING
With a set-up and specification designed to set a new benchmark for handling, the new Trident delivers a confidence-inspiring, agile and fun ride, with a light steering weight, low seat height and slim width. Combining a wet weight of just 417 lbs (189kg), all-new tubular steel chassis, an ergonomic set-up designed to suit both experienced and new riders, lightweight 17’’ aluminium spoke wheels and tapered aluminium bars, the Trident is as great to ride as it is to look at.
Comfortable and accessible ergonomics
The Trident’s chassis and riding position has been designed to feel comfortable but also to be engaging for the rider – with a narrow width, confidence-inspiring stand over position and a low 31.7 in (805mm) seat height that allows most people to get their feet flat on the floor at a standstill, but without feeling cramped when riding. The seat has also been designed with both rider and pillion needs in mind, with a deep foam construction providing comfort for both, without compromising on the bike’s style. Pillion grab handles are available as an accessory to further improve the passenger’s comfort and, at the same time, to enhance the Trident’s ergonomics and style.
Premium branded components
The Trident handles every road smoothly thanks to its premium Showa suspension set-up.
On the front the bike is equipped with Showa upside down separate-function forks giving 120mm front wheel travel, while on the rear the Trident features the Showa preload adjustable monoshock rear suspension unit with linkage. With preload adjustability of the rear suspension and 133.5mm rear wheel travel, the Trident has been set-up to carry a pillion rider while maintaining its outstanding handling and exciting riding experience.
The handling performance is enhanced further by the leading characteristics of the Michelin
Road 5 tires, fitted as standard, which deliver outstanding grip and provide confidence in both wet and dry conditions. A tire pressure monitoring system is also available as an accessory.
To complete the Trident’s advanced set-up the Nissin braking system provides outstanding
stopping power from 2-piston Nissin sliding front calipers with twin lightweight 310mm discs on the front, and single piston Nissin rear caliper on the rear disc.
CATEGORY-LEADING TECHNOLOGY AS STANDARD
Further enhancing its incredible value for money and class leading safety set-up, the Trident features an unparalleled standard of rider focused technology.
Multi-functional instruments with TFT display
The Triumph Trident is equipped with an elegantly styled all-new dashboard providing the rider with all necessary information in a compact, clean and uncluttered style through a color TFT screen integrated with a crystal clear ‘white-on-black’ LCD display. The instruments, when implemented with the dedicated My Triumph Connectivity System accessory module, can also provide turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control and phone and music control, all via Bluetooth, using the handlebar mounted switch cubes.
Category-leading standard fit electronics
Designed to deliver maximum riding pleasure and confidence the new Trident comes fitted as standard with three class leading technology features: with 2 riding modes, adjustable traction control and ride-by-wire. The ‘Road’ and ‘Rain’ riding modes enhance the rider’s confidence, control and safety through the electronic adjustment of both the throttle map and traction control. The adjustment of the throttle map is made possible by the ride-by-wire technology that provides crisp and precise throttle response. The power of the 660 Triple Engine is managed by the switchable traction control, integrated in both riding modes, and this can also be disengaged directly through the instrument menu. Additionally, the power of the Nissin braking system is made even smoother and safer thanks to ABS, which the Trident 660 also features as standard.
All-LED lighting
The all-new Trident 660 features a new 7’’ full LED headlight, exclusively designed for this model with a premium Triumph badge incorporated in it. The lighting system continues with a beautifully integrated LED tail-light that also has a Triumph badge integrated into it, and LED indicators which are self-cancelling. Accessory fit scrolling indicators are also available, adding additional style and modern sophistication to the Trident’s look.
Accessory fit technology
The high level of standard equipment and technology of the Triumph Trident 660 can be further enhanced through the dedicated Trident accessory range that will be available at all Triumph dealers. Riders can add internally-wired heated grips to enhance cold weather riding and install an under-seat USB charging socket. Depending on the market, the bike can be fitted also with an alarm or a tracker with 24/7 monitoring system
UNIQUE NEW TRIDENT CHARACTER AND STYLE
The new Trident 660 introduces a unique contemporary Triumph roadster style and character with a pure, minimalist stance and clean lines, bringing together Triumph’s iconic design DNA, with more than a hint of our Speed Triple’s muscular poise.
Unique Trident features
The distinctive look of the new Triumph Trident 660 is characterised by a host of unique features including a 3.7 Gal (14L) fuel tank, with a new contemporary design style and Triumph’s signature knee cut-outs. Lightweight cast aluminium five-spoke wheels add an aggressive look to the bike thanks to their black sporty design. The Trident’s elegant new swingarm, and clean and light rear design, amplifies the distinctive styling with a minimal number plate hanger integrated with the rear indicators.
Four contemporary color schemes
The Trident will be available in four striking color schemes.
• SILVER ICE & DIABLO RED:
Arguably the most sophisticated scheme, combining Silver Ice and Diablo Red bodywork
with a bold graphic Triumph logo on the tank
• MATTE JET BLACK & MATTE SILVER ICE:
The darkest looking of all color schemes, with a bold graphic Triumph logo on the tank
• CRYSTAL WHITE:
White bodywork enriched with Diablo Red lines and Jet Black decals
• SAPPHIRE BLACK:
Black bodywork, enriched with Diablo Red and Aluminium Silver decals
Exceptional fit and finish
As with every Triumph motorcycle, the attention to detail and finishing has been crafted to set the benchmark for quality. From the body colored radiator cowls, to the sculptured aluminium yokes, body colored fork protectors, tapered aluminium handlebars and teardrop shape mirrors, the Trident’s detailing, quality and finish is outstanding.
Premium branding
The presence of both Triumph iconic brand logo and the “Trident” name has been flawlessly
incorporated into the design of the Trident. Premium Triumph logos can be found on both the headlight and tail-light and also elegantly displayed on the instrument interface and the machined fuel filler cap. In addition, on the side of the tank, an aluminium Trident badge with diamond machined detailing reinforces the style and quality of this all-new model.
45 Dedicated Accessories
Trident customers will be able to further enrich their motorcycle specification through a selection of dedicated Trident accessories to personalize their bike and add even more performance, practicality and style. Including frame protectors, a body colored fly screen, aluminum belly pan, bar-end mirrors, heated grips, shift assist up-&-down quickshifter and luggage. All of the 45 options available have been designed alongside the Trident and come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.
INCREDIBLE VALUE
The Trident not only comes with class-leading technology, category-redefining rideability and a new Triumph iconic style, but it also brings an incredible value and a cost of ownership among the lowest in the premium motorcycle market.
The lowest service workshop time in the category
Over a 3 year service timeframe, the Trident requires the lowest level of workshop time in the category, with 8.3 total hours compared to a range of 11 hrs to 15.8 hrs total required by its closest competitors, making the Trident service requirements 25% more cost effective.
This information is based on official service activity timings and includes: 600 miles 1st service, three annual services, fitting a full set of brake pads, a new chain and new sprocket, and one full brake fluid change.
Class leading 10,000 miles (16,000 km) service interval
The new Trident 660 comes with a class-leading service interval, which at 10,000 miles (16,000 km) is between 25% and 65% higher than the main competitors in the middle-weight roadster category – delivering incredible value to the customer and a much lower ongoing cost of ownership.
2 Year unlimited mileage warranty
Offered on all Triumph motorcycles and accessories across the world, Triumph’s 2 year unlimited mileage warranty provides owners peace of mind whatever Triumph they ride and where ever they go. And extended 1 or 2 year Triumph warranty is also available in all countries, which offers even more reassurance and support.
Steve Sargent – Chief Product Officer
“What we wanted with the new Trident 660 was to give the riders in this really exciting
middleweight roadster world, all of the things they want from their bike, with a genuine set of real advantages that set a new benchmark for choice. From the competitive price, to the triple power and performance, plus the benefits of class-leading handling and technology, we believe the Trident 660 is a real milestone in the category, and introduces the Triumph brand and the advantages of a triple engine to a whole new generation of riders across the world.”
Specifications
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Capacity 660 cc
Bore 74.0 mm
Stroke 51.1 mm
Compression 11.1:1
Maximum Power 80 hp (81 PS) @ 10,250 rpm
Maximum Torque 47 lbft (64 Nm) @ 6,250 rpm
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel perimeter frame
Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated steel
Front Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre 120/70R17
Rear Tyre 180/55R17
Front Suspension Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF)
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment
Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy Daytona International Speedway.
Tickets Available for 51st DAYTONA Supercross, March 6, Part of 80th Annual Bike Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tickets for the 51st DAYTONA Supercross, featuring one of the longest and most grueling courses on the circuit, designed by five-time DAYTONA Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael, are available now. The event that features high-flying excitement and side-by-side intensity is set for Saturday, March 6, 2021, a part of the 80th annual Bike Week At DAYTONA, March 5-14.
Daytona International Speedway has made a limited number of “Early Access Pre-Sale” DAYTONA Supercross tickets available for the iconic race that includes General Admission, Reserved Seating as well as The Roost, which provides incredible course-side bleacher seating. The event is held in the tri-oval of the World Center of Racing. Tickets start as low as $45 while kids 6 to 12 are just $15, and those 5 and under are FREE in General Admission. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or visiting www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
Featuring marquee names prepared to bang bars at the gate drop, the DAYTONA Supercross is an electric event, featuring a unique layout and three types of dirt, including the signature beach sand section that tests the skill and physical endurance of every rider. From the world-class pyrotechnics and dazzling lights show of rider introductions to the post-race champion celebration, it’s an atmosphere like nowhere else.
A year ago for the historic 50th DAYTONA Supercross, Eli Tomac rode the No. 3 Kawasaki to victory to become only the fourth rider to win the prestigious Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship event four times. He joined Jeff Stanton and Ryan Villopoto as four-time champions and looks to tie Carmichael with a fifth win in 2021 – the most victories in event history. Garrett Marchbanks won the 250SX Main Event, also aboard a Kawasaki, and joined Tomac on the podium to celebrate the manufacturer’s sweep of the prestigious event.
In addition to DAYTONA Supercross opportunities, tickets are also available for the Speedway’s January and February motorsports events, that include multi-day tickets for the 59th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the season-opening event (Jan. 30-31) to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as well as the 63rd DAYTONA 500 (Feb. 14) and all events part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth.
Fans can stay up to speed on the latest news by using #DAYTONASX and #BikeWeek and can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and by downloading Daytona International Speedway’s mobile app, for the latest Speedway news throughout the season.
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of “The Great American Race” – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the “World Center of Racing,” boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
Josh Hayes, Melissa Paris and their two-year-old son Hawk are having family fun adventures and racetrack outings in their 39-foot Torque TQ T333 by Heartland toy-hauler/travel trailer.
Featured In the October 2020 issue of Roadracing World:
When your household includes two professional racers and a two-year-old there is no such thing as relaxing, and that’s OK with four-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion Josh Hayes and his racer/crew chief/wife, Melissa Paris, and their son Hawk.
This moto trio lives life in the fast lane, so when it does come time to recreate, the Hayes-Paris family packs all of their toys from home to their new Torque TQ T333 by Heartland toy-hauler travel trailer, hits the road, and enjoys life on their own terms…
—At Home (On The Road) With Josh Hayes & Melissa Paris, by David Swarts
Living life on the road is nothing new to Josh Hayes. The Gulfport, Mississippi, native turned Pro in 1996 and started crisscrossing the country to make his living racing motorcycles. Life is different now for Hayes and for wife Melissa Paris, and they are enjoying the change. “We don’t like slowing down so much, but now, we’ve got the opportunity to reinvent what it looks like and go do fun things in life,” Hayes says. Read about how what may be the fastest family on the planet chills out—it’s in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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More, from a press release issued by FIM CEV Repsol Press Office:
Championships won in sensational opening FIM CEV Repsol race day in Valencia
The first of two race days saw two titles clinched and a huge plot twist as the final action of 2020 enters the horizon for Sunday…
The 2020 FIM CEV Repsol season’s penultimate day of racing saw breath-taking action and phenomenal twists and turns as the Championship battle lit up the spectacle at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. In the Moto2™ European Championship, Yari Montella (Team Ciatti Speed Up) took the crown with a strong second place finish, whilst in the Hawkers European Talent Cup, it was Colombia’s David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) who clinched the title in a titanic final lap showdown.
The only Championship that wasn’t clinched was the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, with the race winner being Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team), who came from the third row of the grid to cement himself as the new Championship leader. Moto2™ ECh honours went to Alessandro Zaccone (PromoRacing), as the Italian took a third victory in four races. In the HETC, a thrilling final corner battle saw David Alonso come out on top from 15th on the grid after a penalty on Friday.
The FIM Moto3™ JWCh gave an enthralling spectacle, although big crashes on the exit of Turn 14 for David Salvador (Cuna De Campeones) and Gerard Riu (AGR Team) meant the Red Flag came out. A 12-lap restart saw poleman Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) grab the lead whilst fellow Spaniard Daniel Holgado (Openbank Aspar Team) passed Japan’s Takuma Matsuyama (Asia Talent Team). However, the man on the move was Izan Guevara and whilst Jose Julian Garcia (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) took a long lap penalty and Matsuyama fell back, the three Spaniards fought to the end. Passing Holgado at Turn 8 and Acosta at Turn 14 on the last lap, Guevara took a fifth victory and the Championship lead for the first time. Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team) didn’t score points after a problem on the grid before lights went out for the restart, and drops to second overall.
With the title on the line, the Moto2™ ECh battle was electric from the start. Montella grabbed an early advantage over Nikki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) and Alessandro Zaccone, who burst through early on. He was soon under pressure from Zaccone and in the closing stages, Zaccone hit the front and the Kalex rider broke clear from Montella’s Speed Up and the two finished in that order ahead of debutant Dominque Aegerter (Liqui Moly Intact SIC Junior Team) – Montella taking the title. Despite a long lap penalty, Andorra’s Xavi Cardelus (Team Stylobike) caught and passed Nikki Tuuli on the final lap as the two completed the top five in that order. There was also late race drama in STK600 as Alex Toledo (EasyRace Team) crashed at Turn 6 and took out title rival Fermin Aldeguer (FAU 55 Tey Racing), meaning Aldeguer’s debutant teammate Fenton Harrison Seabright took the class victory.
The HETC offered great racing from the off with a six-rider group throughout. Constant swapping and changing between Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) and Marco Tapia (Leopard Impala Junior Team) let the likes of David Alonso come through to be in the mix. Alonso hit the front in the closing stages, taking victory in a final run to the line by 0.021s – the second-closest finish of the HETC season. Second went to Tapia whilst Alberto Ferrandez (Cuna De Campeones) was able to complete the podium for his fifth rostrum of the year. Poleman Ruda secured fourth ahead of Zonta Van Der Goorbergh (Super-B) in fifth and Alvaro Carpe (Hawkers Finetwork ARO Team) in sixth. Alonso and Van Der Goorbergh can’t be caught in their positions.
With loads to look forward to across the weekend, make sure you know the all-important times below (all times are Local Time GMT+1):
Katsuyuki Nakasuga (1) leads Kohta Nozane (3) and the rest of the field during the start of MFJ All-Japan JSB1000 Race One at Suzuka. Photo by Kohei Hirota Photography.
2020 All-Japan Superbike Championship, Round Five
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka, Japan
October 31, 2020
Race One Results:
1. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), 14Laps Total Race Time 29:23.663 Best Lap Time 2:05.488
2. Kohta Nozane (Yam YZF-R1), -0.266 second
3. Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
5. Ryo Mizuno (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
6. Kazuma Watanabe (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
7. Sodo Hamahara (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
8. Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000)
9. Keisuke Maeda (Yam YZF-R1)
10. Taro Sekiguchi (BMW S1000RR)
11. Satoru Iwata (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
12. Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
13. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10RR)
14. Hideyuki Munakata (Suz GSX-R1000)
15. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1)
16. Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000)
17. Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1)
18. Yoshihiro Konno (Suz GSX-R1000)
19. Yuti Tajiri (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
20. Kota Higuchi (Suz GSX-R1000)
21. Shigeaki Sakurayama (BMW S1000RR)
22. Reitoku Kuroki (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
23. Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
Championship Point Standings (after 9 of 10 races):
1. Kota Nozane, 175 points, clinched Championship
2. Ryuichi Kiyonari, 119
3. Sodo Hamahara, 111
4. Ryo Mizuno, 99
5. Katsuyuki Nakasuga, 97
6. Kazuma Watanabe, 97
7. Satoru Iwata, 97
8. Keisuke Maeda, 86
9. Yudai Kamei, 81
10. Akira Yanagawa, 77
Kohta Nozane (3), the 2020 MFJ All-Japan JSB1000 Champion. Photo by Kohei Hirota Photography.
The Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Eurosport Events.
YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL: NEW FRANCO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE TARGETS WORLD TITLE
Two legendary squads have joined forces to create a brand-new FIM EWC factory team. Japanese team Yoshimura and French outfit Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have tied up to launch Yoshimura SERT Motul with the goal of claiming the 2021 FIM EWC crown.
A new Franco-Japanese tie-up is set to boost the profile of the FIM Endurance World Championship and raise the bar even higher for all the other competing teams.
Yoshimura and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – both long-standing outfits with multiple wins and titles to their credit – have joined forces to create a brand-new factory team, Yoshimura SERT Motul. The Suzuki GSX-R1000R in the colours of the new Franco-Japanese squad will make its track debut in 2021, and the team have already set their sights on the world title.
Yoshimura is celebrating its 66th anniversary in 2020, while Suzuki Japan turned 100 this year. Yoshimura Racing Team boast four wins and several podium finishes at the Suzuka 8 Hours, while Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have amassed Endurance World Championship race wins and world titles over the past 40 years. The French team recently claimed their 16th FIM EWC title.
A very promising new direction for a historic and people-focused partnership
Yoshimura has been a Suzuki Endurance Racing Team partner for a number of years: a technical partnership that has grown stronger since Damien Saulnier took over the SERT reins.
Yoshimura’s history is one of men driven by a passion for racing. Yohei Kato, the nephew of the company president Fujio Yoshimura, represents the third generation of the brand founded by ‘Pops’ Yoshimura.
Damien Saulnier, SERT’s new team manager as of this season, is a worthy successor to Dominique Méliand, the founder – and boss for four decades – of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team, as the title SERT claimed at the 12 Hours of Estoril in September proves. Yohei Kato and Damien Saulnier will take the reins of Yoshimura SERT Motul.
Eurosport Events, promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship since 2015, is extremely proud to have contributed to creating this outstanding new factory team bringing together two nations with a passion for endurance racing.
Fujio Yoshimura, President of Yoshimura Japan
“The US magazine ‘Cycle’ scooped the Suzuki GS750, the first 4-stroke, 4-cylinder motorcycle from Suzuki, in the autumn issue of 1976. My father, ‘Pops’ Yoshimura, who was in the US at the time, called me and said, ‘We’re going to race with it!’. We got technical support from the Suzuki engineering group and won the AMA Laguna Seca round in 1977. This paved the way for our first Suzuka 8 Hours win in 1978, and we’ve been building our racing history on Suzuki motorcycles ever since. SERT’s ex-team manager, Dominique Méliand, has been a good Suzuki mate for me, and I am happy that Yohei Kato, our third generation in the family, is working with SERT to aim for the EWC title.”
Yohei Kato, Team Director of Yoshimura SERT Motul
“It must be 5 years ago now that I met François for the very first time and he urged us to join the EWC. We’ve been giving it a lot of thought ever since. Both SERT and Yoshimura have been involved in endurance racing for over 40 years, and we can be proud of our joint racing history. We are grateful for this opportunity to unite our two teams and become ‘Yoshimura SERT Motul’ to target the 2021 EWC world title with the GSX-R1000R.”
Damien Saulnier, Team Manager of Yoshimura SERT Motul
“July 2019 marked the start of a fresh chapter in SERT’s history with the Boss retiring. Following the handover, Suzuki, Yoshimura and SERT partnered up to develop endurance bikes for the FIM EWC.
Over the years, Yoshimura has always worked on getting the GSXR bikes to perform even better. That continues to be the main focus for Yohei Kato, our point of contact at Yoshimura and a direct descendant of ‘Pops’ Yoshimura. So it makes total sense for us to now link up with this iconic performance tuning specialist. Having our efforts crowned with success in the shape of a 16th world title is an achievement for the entire team, bearing out the close working relationship, both past and future, between our two entities. Today, we are proud to present the new colours of the bike and our logo combining Yoshimura, SERT and Motul to officially announce SERT’s partnership with Yoshimura.”
François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events
“Since we became promoter of the FIM EWC in 2015, we have forged new ties between the two greatest nations of motorcycle endurance racing: France and Japan. FCC TSR Honda were the first Japanese team to commit full-season to the FIM EWC in a joint effort with Honda France, opening the way for Japanese Webike Trickstar to partner with SRC Kawasaki France. This is a great day for the FIM EWC, with the announcement of two iconic and successful teams joining forces into a new works Suzuki team. Welcome to Yoshimura SERT Motul team, a new milestone in taking the FIM EWC to ever-higher levels of competitive racing.”
New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Photo by David Swarts.
New Jersey Motorsports Park Announces 2020 Season Schedule
Including the return of MotoAmerica, Road to Indy, and Championship Cup Series
Millville, NJ – Oct. 29, 2020 – New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announces their 2021 season schedule today as NJMP looks toward their 13th season since breaking ground in 2008. This major event schedule features 18 on & off-track events ranging from a newly introduced ‘Summer Concert Series’ (June 19, July 17, Aug 14) to the always exciting ‘MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey’ (Sep 10-12).
NJMP President & COO, Brad Scott, sums up the excitement of the 2021 season schedule with a fitting enthusiasm, “After a 2020 season comprised of many unfortunate cancellations, all of us here at NJMP are ready to get back on track and give our fans what they’ve long awaited: A filled 2021 event schedule! It feels good to be able to look toward the future and see the excitement to come. With the return of events such as MotoAmerica, CCS, Lemons, AHRMA, along with the addition of Road to Indy; This upcoming season is set to be the premier display of racing originally planned for 2020. Not to mention the various off-track events NJMP is set to host throughout the year, including a brand new Summer Concert Series.”
The NJMP on-track major event list begins with Championship Cup Series I, April 24th & 25th, for the first New Jersey round out of three. A slow May leads fans right into a fun filled month of June featuring 24 Hours of Lemons June 11th – 13th, AHRMA June 18th – 20th, and American Endurance Racing June 25th – 27th.
July at the Motorsports Park features two events, in Championship Cup Series II July 3rd – 4th and the SCCA US Majors July 16th – 18th. In thrilling fashion to round out the season NJMP is set to host the returning Road to Indy August 27th – 29th, Championship Cup Series III September 4th – 5th, and MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey September 10th – 12th. The on-track event season wraps up with the second New Jersey appearance of American Endurance Racing November 19th – 20th. “We’re elated to offer such diverse events at NJMP year after year” says Assistant General Manager Justin Kamm, “2021 will be one of the most exciting seasons to date, from festivals to racing events there’s an attraction for everyone.”
In addition to the on-track action packed into the 21’ race season, NJMP gears up to host a
variety of off-track events, including the Monster Truckz Extreme Tour May 21st – 23rd, NJMP’s 5th Annual Food Truck Festival June 12th, a 1st Annual NJMP Beer Festival September 11th, and a new Summer Concert Series I, II, and III spread between June 19th and August 14th. You can view the full schedule at the bottom of this release.
Aside from the list of ever exciting major events, NJMP’s own private membership clubs boast their own fervor of anticipation for the 2021 season. Track Operations Manager & Riders Club Director, Charity Giovanelli, states “We couldn’t be more excited about the Riders Club 2021 season and the positive changes we’ve made. One of these changes is going to be the limitation of each run group to 35 riders, providing a higher quality track day experience along with a safer environment. The schedule has a great mix of weekdays and weekends, giving our riders options based on their availability! 2021 will be an amazing year.”
“2020 will be a season not easily forgotten”, says Drivers Club Director Jarret Novack. “Through teamwork and innovation we were able to increase member participation, member base, and our members time on track. Bringing these aspects with us into 2021 will allow for another epic year, accompanied by a longer track day schedule and some exciting new benefits for our members.”
Monthly Motor(less) Nights, held each third Thursday of the month, are a growing attraction where NJMP allows the public to traverse one of their world-class road courses using a nonmotorized mode of transportation – and will be continuing into the new season as well.
Tempest Raceway (NJMP’s two paved go-karting tracks) hosts its own set of major events,
including the Gearup F-Series, Vintage Karting Association, and NJ Mini GP along with their
Rental Karting League(s), 2-Hour Endurance Races, and seasonal specials for Arrive & Drive.
Event tickets will be on sale soon at njmp.com! All events and dates are preliminary and subject to change. Children 12 and under are free to most events. For additional announcements relating to the 2021 race season at NJMP please visit njmp.com. You can also stay up to speed with us by following our Facebook posts at New Jersey Motorsports Park – NJMP, Instagram at @njmotorsportspark, or Twitter at @NJMP.
2021 Major Event Schedule
April 24-25 Championship Cup Series I
May 14-16 Xtreme Xperience Exotic Car Driving Experience
May 21-23 Monster Truckz Extreme Tour
June 11-13 24 Hours of Lemons ft. Hooptiecon
June 12 5th Annual Food Truck Festival
June 18-20 9th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival
June 19 NJMP Summer Concert Series I
June 25-27 American Endurance Racing
July 3-4 Championship Cup Series II
July 16-18 SCCA US Majors
July 17 NJMP Summer Concert Series II
August 14 NJMP Summer Concert Series III
August 27-29 Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tire
August 27-29 Xtreme Xperience Exotic Car Driving Experience
September 4-5 Championship Cup Series III
September 10-12 MotoAmerica Championship of New Jersey
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Cyriel “Babe” DeMay, an AMA Grand National competitor who raced from the early 1950s to the late 1960s before becoming a leading tuner and team owner on the AMA Grand National circuit, died Oct. 26 at his home in Rossville, Tenn. He was 88.
Mr. DeMay won the flat track national at Lincoln, Ill., in 1966 and was a Harley-Davidson-supported rider for most of the 1960s. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2001.
He was the owner of DeMay’s and Memphis Shade’s Motorcycle Race Team and also retired from Dial Soap Co. in Illinois and The International Corp.
Mr. DeMay’s first exposure to motorcycling was through his older brother, who owned a 1948 Indian Chief. At 13, Mr. DeMay got his own bike—a Whizzer—for a paper route. He then got a Cushman, but didn’t like the fact that he couldn’t jump curbs with it.
He started motorcycle racing in 1952, competing on an Indian Warrior. The following year, future fellow Hall of Famer Bill Tuman mentored Mr. DeMay, who finished the year among the top novices in the nation.
In 1960, Harley-Davidson racing chief Dick O’Brien gave Mr. DeMay a factory-built KR to race. He rode for Harley-Davidson until 1969, when he retired from racing and started helping Harley build racing engines.
Mr. DeMay’s work at Harley-Davidson in the early 1970s put a series of young champions on fast machines, including Garth Brow and Dave Sehl and future Hall of Famers Mark Brelsford, Corky Keener and Rex Beauchamp.
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Susanna Schick on her Yamaha YZF-R1 at Laguna Seca.
Former Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC) racer Susanna Schick died this morning in a hospital in Barcelona, Spain.
According to posts by her many friends on social media, Schick had been hospitalized for several weeks with a bacterial infection and later came down with pneumonia. She was released from the hospital and within a day collapsed and stopped breathing. She was revived by paramedics, taken back to the hospital, but did not recover.
Schick raced an Aprilia RS250 with WSMC as recently as 2004 and was featured in a Racers In Real Life article in the June 2001 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.
Schick worked as a fashion consultant and as a journalist. She was passionate about sustainability, motorcycles, cycling, and the color pink.
John Cooper on his 250 Yamsel at Oliver's Mount in 1972. Note the Fontana front brake and Yamaha rear brake. Photo Courtesy Keith Nunns.
Featured In the October 2020 issue of Roadracing World:
Englishman John Cooper was a well-known professional motorcycle racer in the 1960s and 1970s. By the late 1960s, 250cc and 350cc GP classes were being dominated by Yamaha TDs and TRs. Four-strokes and European two-strokes were out-classed in speed but not always handling.
Cooper raced a TD1C (See the April 2016 issue of Roadracing World, Historic Racebike Illustrations) in 1968 and hated the handling, especially on public road circuits. Realizing his Seeley Mk3 7R was getting out-paced, Cooper bought a 350cc Yamaha TR2 for the 1970 season.
While evaluating his Seeley 7R vs. the TR2, Cooper suffered a bad crash on the TR2. A friend drove Cooper’s Thames van home while Cooper lay in the back between his two 350s. During the trip Cooper thought of combining the handling of his Seeley with the performance of the TR2 …
—Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1970 Yamsel TR2, by Mick Ofield
Slotting Yamaha race engines into better frames was not new; Rod Gould had successfully raced a Yamaha TD1C engine in a Bultaco frame. But Yamsel hybrids had a remarkably long and competitive run, racing at the front for nearly a decade. Read all the details in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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The Trident 660 enters the middleweight roadster category with an exciting
all new motorcycle, designed to deliver three significant advantages.
With its unique triple engine performance advantage, class-leading technology
and handling, and its incredibly competitive price, the Trident 660 introduces a
whole new dimension to a new generation of Triumph riders.
• A whole new dimension of fun, performance and style
Joining Triumph’s award-winning Roadster line up, home of the category defining
Street Triple RS, Speed Triple RS, and Moto2 race engine program.
The Trident 660 combines triple engine performance, pure and minimalistic lines,
and class-leading technology to deliver pure riding pleasure.
• Triple engine performance advantage
Perfect combination of punchy linear power and torque, low down
and across the whole rev range.
80 hp peak power @ 10,250rpm and 47 lbft peak torque @ 6,250rpm,
plus 90% of peak torque available across most of the rev range
Slip and assist clutch
Unique triple sound
• Class-leading technology, fitted as standard
Class leading features:
– Road and Rain riding modes
– Switchable traction control (integrated into the riding modes)
– Ride by wire throttle
High specification features include:
– All-new multi-functional instruments with color TFT display, with Accessory fit “My Triumph” Connectivity System
– All-LED lighting
– ABS
A Triumph Trident 660. Photo courtesy Triumph.
• High specification, premium branded equipment, including:
Showa upside down forks and Showa preload adjustable monoshock RSU
Nissin brakes with twin 310mm discs
Michelin Road 5 tires
• Class-leading handling
Sporty, agile and dynamic, confidence-inspiring ride
All-new chassis, with comfortable ergonomics and 805mm seat height
Lightweight 417 lbs (189kg) “wet weight”
• Unique character and distinctive style
Original British design
Pure, minimalistic form, with distinctive silhouette, clean lines and Triumph’s design DNA
Four stylish and contemporary color scheme options
45 dedicated Trident accessories
• Incredible value
Competitive price, starting at just $7,995 USD
Unbeatable low cost of ownership and service costs
• The lowest service workshop time in the category
Class-leading 10,000 miles (16,000km) service interval
Global 2 year unlimited mileage warranty
Available in Triumph dealerships as early as late January, 2021.
A Triumph Trident 660 at speed. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION FOR A NEW GENERATION OF TRIUMPH RIDERS
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.
TRIPLE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE
The new 660 triple engine delivers all the character and performance advantages of a triple to the middle-weight category for the first time, and has been developed specifically for the Trident with 67 new components and a unique torque and power rich tune.
The best of all worlds
The Trident rider will experience the perfect balance of low-down torque, mid-range and top-end power, with the triple’s signature smooth, responsive and linear delivery. The result is an engine that has been designed to combine the low down and mid-range of a twin, with the top end performance of a four-cylinder engine, to deliver a major performance advantage with the best of all worlds.
Trident power and torque
The all-new 660 triple engine has been designed for maximum performance usability in everyday conditions thanks to its perfectly balanced character.
All Trident riders will benefit from a punchy and linear power and torque delivery, with peak
power of 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and over 90% of the maximum torque being available across most of the rev range, peaking at 47 lbft at 6,250rpm.
A Triumph Trident 660 at speed. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Stylish Silencer: Distinctive Triple Sound
Thanks to the new stylish underslung silencer, the Trident 660 has been designed to also be the new best sounding bike in the category. The single-sided silencer emits a deep and crisp engine sound, delivering a distinctive Triumph triple character.
Effortless Performance
The Triumph Trident has a 6-speed gearbox with gear ratios and final drive optimized to suit the Trident’s all round dynamic riding capability and reliability. These characteristics are further enhanced by the slip and assist clutch with a new span-optimised clutch lever, providing a light action to reduce the rider’s fatigue and making it ideal for urban riding. For even smoother and sportier riding styles, a Triumph shift assist up-&-down quickshifter is available as an accessory, which enables the rider to upshift and downshift without engaging the clutch.
DESIGNED TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS HANDLING
With a set-up and specification designed to set a new benchmark for handling, the new Trident delivers a confidence-inspiring, agile and fun ride, with a light steering weight, low seat height and slim width. Combining a wet weight of just 417 lbs (189kg), all-new tubular steel chassis, an ergonomic set-up designed to suit both experienced and new riders, lightweight 17’’ aluminium spoke wheels and tapered aluminium bars, the Trident is as great to ride as it is to look at.
Comfortable and accessible ergonomics
The Trident’s chassis and riding position has been designed to feel comfortable but also to be engaging for the rider – with a narrow width, confidence-inspiring stand over position and a low 31.7 in (805mm) seat height that allows most people to get their feet flat on the floor at a standstill, but without feeling cramped when riding. The seat has also been designed with both rider and pillion needs in mind, with a deep foam construction providing comfort for both, without compromising on the bike’s style. Pillion grab handles are available as an accessory to further improve the passenger’s comfort and, at the same time, to enhance the Trident’s ergonomics and style.
Premium branded components
The Trident handles every road smoothly thanks to its premium Showa suspension set-up.
On the front the bike is equipped with Showa upside down separate-function forks giving 120mm front wheel travel, while on the rear the Trident features the Showa preload adjustable monoshock rear suspension unit with linkage. With preload adjustability of the rear suspension and 133.5mm rear wheel travel, the Trident has been set-up to carry a pillion rider while maintaining its outstanding handling and exciting riding experience.
The handling performance is enhanced further by the leading characteristics of the Michelin
Road 5 tires, fitted as standard, which deliver outstanding grip and provide confidence in both wet and dry conditions. A tire pressure monitoring system is also available as an accessory.
To complete the Trident’s advanced set-up the Nissin braking system provides outstanding
stopping power from 2-piston Nissin sliding front calipers with twin lightweight 310mm discs on the front, and single piston Nissin rear caliper on the rear disc.
CATEGORY-LEADING TECHNOLOGY AS STANDARD
Further enhancing its incredible value for money and class leading safety set-up, the Trident features an unparalleled standard of rider focused technology.
Multi-functional instruments with TFT display
The Triumph Trident is equipped with an elegantly styled all-new dashboard providing the rider with all necessary information in a compact, clean and uncluttered style through a color TFT screen integrated with a crystal clear ‘white-on-black’ LCD display. The instruments, when implemented with the dedicated My Triumph Connectivity System accessory module, can also provide turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control and phone and music control, all via Bluetooth, using the handlebar mounted switch cubes.
Category-leading standard fit electronics
Designed to deliver maximum riding pleasure and confidence the new Trident comes fitted as standard with three class leading technology features: with 2 riding modes, adjustable traction control and ride-by-wire. The ‘Road’ and ‘Rain’ riding modes enhance the rider’s confidence, control and safety through the electronic adjustment of both the throttle map and traction control. The adjustment of the throttle map is made possible by the ride-by-wire technology that provides crisp and precise throttle response. The power of the 660 Triple Engine is managed by the switchable traction control, integrated in both riding modes, and this can also be disengaged directly through the instrument menu. Additionally, the power of the Nissin braking system is made even smoother and safer thanks to ABS, which the Trident 660 also features as standard.
All-LED lighting
The all-new Trident 660 features a new 7’’ full LED headlight, exclusively designed for this model with a premium Triumph badge incorporated in it. The lighting system continues with a beautifully integrated LED tail-light that also has a Triumph badge integrated into it, and LED indicators which are self-cancelling. Accessory fit scrolling indicators are also available, adding additional style and modern sophistication to the Trident’s look.
Accessory fit technology
The high level of standard equipment and technology of the Triumph Trident 660 can be further enhanced through the dedicated Trident accessory range that will be available at all Triumph dealers. Riders can add internally-wired heated grips to enhance cold weather riding and install an under-seat USB charging socket. Depending on the market, the bike can be fitted also with an alarm or a tracker with 24/7 monitoring system
UNIQUE NEW TRIDENT CHARACTER AND STYLE
The new Trident 660 introduces a unique contemporary Triumph roadster style and character with a pure, minimalist stance and clean lines, bringing together Triumph’s iconic design DNA, with more than a hint of our Speed Triple’s muscular poise.
Unique Trident features
The distinctive look of the new Triumph Trident 660 is characterised by a host of unique features including a 3.7 Gal (14L) fuel tank, with a new contemporary design style and Triumph’s signature knee cut-outs. Lightweight cast aluminium five-spoke wheels add an aggressive look to the bike thanks to their black sporty design. The Trident’s elegant new swingarm, and clean and light rear design, amplifies the distinctive styling with a minimal number plate hanger integrated with the rear indicators.
Four contemporary color schemes
The Trident will be available in four striking color schemes.
• SILVER ICE & DIABLO RED:
Arguably the most sophisticated scheme, combining Silver Ice and Diablo Red bodywork
with a bold graphic Triumph logo on the tank
• MATTE JET BLACK & MATTE SILVER ICE:
The darkest looking of all color schemes, with a bold graphic Triumph logo on the tank
• CRYSTAL WHITE:
White bodywork enriched with Diablo Red lines and Jet Black decals
• SAPPHIRE BLACK:
Black bodywork, enriched with Diablo Red and Aluminium Silver decals
Exceptional fit and finish
As with every Triumph motorcycle, the attention to detail and finishing has been crafted to set the benchmark for quality. From the body colored radiator cowls, to the sculptured aluminium yokes, body colored fork protectors, tapered aluminium handlebars and teardrop shape mirrors, the Trident’s detailing, quality and finish is outstanding.
Premium branding
The presence of both Triumph iconic brand logo and the “Trident” name has been flawlessly
incorporated into the design of the Trident. Premium Triumph logos can be found on both the headlight and tail-light and also elegantly displayed on the instrument interface and the machined fuel filler cap. In addition, on the side of the tank, an aluminium Trident badge with diamond machined detailing reinforces the style and quality of this all-new model.
45 Dedicated Accessories
Trident customers will be able to further enrich their motorcycle specification through a selection of dedicated Trident accessories to personalize their bike and add even more performance, practicality and style. Including frame protectors, a body colored fly screen, aluminum belly pan, bar-end mirrors, heated grips, shift assist up-&-down quickshifter and luggage. All of the 45 options available have been designed alongside the Trident and come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.
INCREDIBLE VALUE
The Trident not only comes with class-leading technology, category-redefining rideability and a new Triumph iconic style, but it also brings an incredible value and a cost of ownership among the lowest in the premium motorcycle market.
The lowest service workshop time in the category
Over a 3 year service timeframe, the Trident requires the lowest level of workshop time in the category, with 8.3 total hours compared to a range of 11 hrs to 15.8 hrs total required by its closest competitors, making the Trident service requirements 25% more cost effective.
This information is based on official service activity timings and includes: 600 miles 1st service, three annual services, fitting a full set of brake pads, a new chain and new sprocket, and one full brake fluid change.
Class leading 10,000 miles (16,000 km) service interval
The new Trident 660 comes with a class-leading service interval, which at 10,000 miles (16,000 km) is between 25% and 65% higher than the main competitors in the middle-weight roadster category – delivering incredible value to the customer and a much lower ongoing cost of ownership.
2 Year unlimited mileage warranty
Offered on all Triumph motorcycles and accessories across the world, Triumph’s 2 year unlimited mileage warranty provides owners peace of mind whatever Triumph they ride and where ever they go. And extended 1 or 2 year Triumph warranty is also available in all countries, which offers even more reassurance and support.
Steve Sargent – Chief Product Officer
“What we wanted with the new Trident 660 was to give the riders in this really exciting
middleweight roadster world, all of the things they want from their bike, with a genuine set of real advantages that set a new benchmark for choice. From the competitive price, to the triple power and performance, plus the benefits of class-leading handling and technology, we believe the Trident 660 is a real milestone in the category, and introduces the Triumph brand and the advantages of a triple engine to a whole new generation of riders across the world.”
Specifications
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Capacity 660 cc
Bore 74.0 mm
Stroke 51.1 mm
Compression 11.1:1
Maximum Power 80 hp (81 PS) @ 10,250 rpm
Maximum Torque 47 lbft (64 Nm) @ 6,250 rpm
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel perimeter frame
Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated steel
Front Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre 120/70R17
Rear Tyre 180/55R17
Front Suspension Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF)
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment
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