European Talent Cup: Ruda On Pole, Scott 30th, Collins 35th, Jigalov 37th

David Swarts

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October 30, 2020

European Talent Cup: Ruda On Pole, Scott 30th, Collins 35th, Jigalov 37th

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

The fight ignites: 2020 finale hosts Valencia qualifying duel

Three titles are on the line this weekend with a colossal Friday of qualifying action bringing new twists and turns throughout…

The final showdown of the FIM CEV Repsol season has commenced with qualifying for the last weekend of action at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, and it was a day of big stories across all three classes. The FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship saw Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) storm to pole whilst Finland’s Nikki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) heads up the Moto2™ European Championship grid ahead of the weekend. In the Hawkers European Talent Cup, it was Spaniard Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) who clinched pole by nearly three tenths of a second. All three classes will see the crowning of Champions and with qualifying being of great importance around the tight and twisty Ricardo Tormo venue, fireworks are promised from the outset.

With the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship still able to go any one of six ways with some 75 points up for grabs, qualifying had never been more significant. Starting from pole is Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) as the 16-year-old goes about closing down the 42-point deficit to current Championship leader Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team) from the front of the grid. Takuma Matsuyama (Asia Talent Team) was second, with the 15-year-old rookie in Moto3™ taking his best grid position of the year. Will the five-time Asia Talent Cup race winner (I did not check it, please confirm it is ok) be able to end his season on a high and with his first career podium? After constant swapping and changing in the battle for pole in the final five minutes, Daniel Holgado (Openbank Aspar Team) had to settle for third.

Making up row two, Jose Garcia (SIC 59 Squadra Corse) took fourth ahead of David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) and the 2018 HETC bronze-medalist aims to stay in the title fight, although a sizeable 66-point gap is something he’ll have to bridge. Completing the top half-dozen is Adrian Fernandez (Laglisse Academy). Elsewhere on the grid, Scott Ogden (British Talent Team) achieved a best qualifying result of his 2020 campaign with an impressive tenth.

The Moto2™ ECh welcomed the riders out on track for their qualifying session under glorious sunshine and it was Nikki Tuuli, who took pole by taking 1.2 seconds off his morning time, heading the field. Championship leader Yari Montella (Team Ciatti Speed Up) was 0.115s behind his title rival, having led the morning session in convincing style. Third was Lukas Tulovic (Kiefer Racing) who took his second front row of 2020, just 0.125s from pole in the closest front row of the year. Elsewhere on the grid, Dominique Aegerter (Liqui Moly Intact SIC Junior Team) debuted in fifth, Championship contender Alessandro Zaccone (PromoRacing) was sixth and Thailand’s Keminth Kubo (VR46 Master Camp Team) was off the front row for the first time since he joined the class at Jerez, down in eighth. Fermin Aldeguer (FAU 55 Tey Racing) was top STK600 in tenth overall.

Qualifying was just as crucial in the HETC and Marcos Ruda (Team Honda Laglisse) took his first front row of 2020 and a career-first pole position, finishing some 0.280s clear of his rivals. The 15-year-old is joined on the front row by Roberto Garcia (Cardoso Racing), who achieved a career-best grid slot in second. Bringing familiarity to the front row was David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team), however, the Championship leader was found to be riding slowly in five sectors and subsequently given a 12-place grid penalty. His nearest Championship rival, Zonta Van Der Goorbergh (Super-B) was fourth and is thus promoted to the front row; the Dutchman needs to outscore Alonso by three points on Saturday to take the title to the final race on Sunday. Third in the standings Ivan Ortola (Openbank Aspar Team) was fourth on the grid and can still be second in the standings overall.

There’s loads to look forward to across the weekend so make sure you know the all-important times below ((all times are Local Time GMT+1):

Saturday 31st October Schedule

11:00: Hawkers ETC Race – 17 laps

12:00: Moto2™ Race – 19 laps

13:00: Moto3™ Race – 18 laps

Sunday 1st November Schedule

11:00: Moto3™ Race – 18 laps

12:00: Hawkers ETC Race – 17 laps

13:00: Moto2™ Race – 19 laps

14:00: Moto3™ Race – 18 laps

Ducati Records Best Third Quarter Ever

David Swarts

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October 30, 2020

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Ducati Records Best Third Quarter Ever Despite Complex Global Situation

The third quarter closed with 14,694 total motorcycles delivered worldwide

A total of 4,468 motorcycles were delivered in September, of which the Panigale, Ducati Scrambler and Multistrada families were the best results

China, Switzerland and Germany, from the beginning of the year to the end of September, recorded higher sales compared to the same period in 2019

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), October 30, 2020 – Despite the complex global situation, Ducati, with 14,694 motorcycles sold, registers the best third quarter ever. In fact, September confirmed the recovery trend that began in June, with 4,468 motorcycles delivered to customers.

Since June – also thanks to the positive market trend – Ducati has started to recover from the decline in performance recorded in the first months of the year, partially filling the sales gap compared to the previous year caused by the slowdowns that are affecting the whole world.

2020 has been an extremely complex year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ducati, putting the safety of its employees first, immediately adopted all the necessary preventive measures (remote working and production stop of six weeks right at the peak of the season), reacting in a fast and flexible way to the changes imposed by the pandemic.

The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer has made the most of digital systems to continue serving its customers and fans (for example with the virtual presentation of the Streetfighter V4 and the Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO). Since April, the company introduced a dedicated protocol – the Ducati Cares program – so that Ducatisti could return to visit their trusted Ducati dealers around the world in complete safety, as well as digitally interact to book an appointment or evaluate the purchase of a motorcycle remotely.

Remote working and digital events to protect security first. Themes that, with the progressive worsening of the situation, are taking up space again in Borgo Panigale. Ducati has decided the unveil of the 2021 Ducati Model Year will take place online, with a new format of episodes every Wednesday from November 4 to December 2.

“Although 2020 is a stormy year, the third quarter recorded the most positive performance ever,” says Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati. “Now the situation is worsening again, unfortunately just when we are about to present to the world the new models for 2021, on which we have worked continuously despite the difficulties introduced by the pandemic. Once again we are forced to redefine working methods and processes in order to maintain a high level of attention to the safety of our employees, suppliers and operators. Digital presentations, use of smart working and video meetings, access into the company only when strictly necessary. All with the aim of serving Ducatisti all over the world in the safest possible way.”

Ducatisti today can count on a global sales network of about 730 dealers and service points in almost 90 countries, including the latest openings in Rio de Janeiro, Vienna, Wolfsburg and Antwerp. Ducati Motor Holding now has a total of 1,665 employees.

“All of us are required to make a continuous effort to reconcile work needs with the safety measures defined by the internal Task Force in relation to the correct behavior to adopt in the company and at Ducati dealerships,” added Claudio Domenicali. “For this reason I would like to thank all the employees, suppliers and dealers who, in such unpredictable times, continue to react quickly to market demands and to adapt in a timely and attentive way to the situation that evolves daily.”

FIM CEV Repsol Series Concludes This Weekend At Valencia

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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FIM CEV Repsol Series Concludes This Weekend At Valencia

The FIM CEV Repsol heads for a final showdown in Valencia

Two rounds over two days decide the 2020 title fights – with everything going down to the wire at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo

After another incredible season in 2020, the time has almost come for the curtain to come down on competition for the FIM CEV Repsol. Two rounds remain over one final bumper weekend, with the Circuit Ricardo Tormo playing host to the title deciders. Because the crown remains on the line in each and every category, promising a showstopper of a final weekend.

In the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team) is the man in the lead heading in, but his gap has been cut significantly in recent races – not least of all thanks to a stunner of a triple threat from Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team) in Aragon last time out. The rider now second overall won all three races at MotorLand and from way back on the grid, bringing him to within just 10 points of Artigas’ lead. Can he continue that form in Valencia? There are 75 points on the table in three remaining races for the FIM Moto3™ JWCh, so it’s not the tall order it once was for a late charge at the crown. Artigas has good form at the track though, not least of all a Grand Prix podium in Moto3™ as a wildcard, so it won’t be easy.

It’s far from a duel for the crown though. Jose Julian Garcia (SIC58 Squadra Corse) is 41 points off the top and Pedro Acosta (Team MT-Foundation 77) 42, so with 75 still in play, it’s anyone’s game in the top four. Daniel Holgado (Openbank Aspar Team) and David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) could still mathematically do it too – although their deficit sits at 66 points apiece. Will six contenders remain by the time it’s the final race day of the season on Sunday? Who can take the pressure?

For the Moto2™ European Championship, the picture is a little different heading into what’s the final two races of the year but it’s still far from over. Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) has a 23-point lead with 50 remaining, but in Aragon his season of domination faltered – and Niki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) and Alessandro Zaccone (Promoracing) came out guns blazing to stop him taking the crown on first asking.

Tuuli is closest in second overall and is looking for his first win of the season despite a full house of podiums in 2020, but the Finn arrives from the top step in the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup after getting back fitness and feeling as the season goes on. He also fought right to the wire for victories at MotorLand. Two of those victories went to Zaccone and those keep him in contention for the crown, although he’s 41 down. Which is a longer shot than seems likely, but he’ll have nothing to lose. The Italian also already 56 points ahead of fourth overall, so he can’t end up outside the top three in the standings whatever happens…

It’s also 50 points left on the table in the Hawkers European Talent Cup with two races remaining. In the HETC it’s David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) who leads the field and he has the biggest gap of any of the contenders as the paddock arrives in Valencia; the Colombian 28 points clear. His closest rival has won the last four on the bounce though so it’s second overall Zonta van den Goorbergh (Super-B) who arrives with the momentum. He and Alonso – who won the first four races of the season – have only failed to lock out the top step between them once. If van den Goorbergh is to cut down a 28-point gap he’ll want to keep that true in the last two races too, as all the Dutchman can do is win and see how Alonso takes the pressure of homing in on the crown. Is there another twist in store?

It’s all come down to this: one circuit and two rounds over just two days will decide the 2020 Champions. Who will take to the top step and who will take the crowns? All will soon be revealed in Valencia!

Saturday 31st October schedule:

11:00 – Hawkers ETC (17 laps)

12:00 – Moto2™ (19 laps)

13:00 – Moto3™ (15 laps)

Sunday 1st November schedule:

11:00 – Moto3™ (Race 1, 18 laps)

12:00 – Hawkers ETC (17 laps)

13:00 – Moto2™ (19 laps)

14:00 – Moto3™ (Race 2, 18 laps)

Crowther Named Chief Competition Officer For AMA Pro Racing

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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Crowther Named Chief Competition Officer For AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing Names Kevin Crowther Chief Competition Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 29, 2020) – After the successful completion of the 2020 Progressive American Flat Track season, AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce a key addition to its management team. Effective Monday, November 2, Kevin Crowther will begin providing strategic leadership of the Competition department as Chief Competition Officer.

“I’m really pleased to be able to strengthen our management team with Kevin’s arrival,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive American Flat Track. “His vast experience in dealing with competitors, team owners and manufacturers will be valuable as we grow the Progressive American Flat Track series and develop sophistication in the competition side of the business.”

With nearly two decades of experience in sanctioning professional motorcycle racing in the U.S., Crowther joins the company during a key period of growth for the sport. In his most recent role, Crowther served as the Director of Racing for the American Motorcyclist Association, where he oversaw the management and sanctioning of all AMA racing activity. Prior to that, Crowther served as Director of AMA Supercross and Pro Racing Relations where he was responsible for the successful operation of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross championship from 2008 to 2017.

As a decade-long member of the FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) CMS Commission, Crowther has also served as the FIM Clerk of the Course for major international motorcycle racing events held in the United States, including MXGP, World Superbike and MotoGP.

“Motorcycle racing has always been a big part of my life and I’m excited to continue that journey in this new role,” said Crowther. “I look forward to using the experience that I have gained over the years as a competitor and as a race official to help the AMA Pro Racing competition department continue to develop safe and competitive racing. Progressive American Flat Track has seen unprecedented growth and visibility over the last 5 years and I look forward to being a part of that team as it continues to evolve.”

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

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

Intro: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, In The October Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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October 29, 2020

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Intro: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, In The October Issue

Featured In the October 2020 issue of Roadracing World:

“All it took was a rip down the front straight and a pass through Turn One at Thunderhill to know Honda had built a serious weapon for the racetrack. And it was about time Honda finally delivered on its potential!

“I’ve ridden every version of the CBR1000RR from its inception in 2004. Dating myself, I also rode (and crashed) the CBR954RR that preceded the liter version. And every model left me wanting more when it came to the racetrack, no matter how they spun it…”

—This Time They Mean It: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Intro, By Chris Ulrich

Racing Editor Chris Ulrich has a unique perspective on racing Honda’s front-line Superbikes—he spent two AMA Superbike racing seasons (in 2013 and 2014) developing a CBR1000RR. Still, as Ulrich says, it was never a complete racing package. But after a spin on the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, Ulrich says his first impression was that Honda’s engineers mean it this time! Get the full specs and Ulrich’s full impressions of Honda’s latest Superbike—read the October issue of Roadracing World!

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Energica’s U.S. Dealer Network Bolstered By New Financing Deal

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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Energica’s U.S. Dealer Network Bolstered By New Financing Deal

Energica: new factoring agreement with Westlake Financial Services.

Modena, October 29, 2020

Energica Motor Company, leading company of high-performing electric motorcycle and FIM Enel MotoE World Cup single manufacturer until 2022, has signed a new factoring agreement with Westlake Financial Services to help finance their U.S. dealer network.

The Italian company currently has more than 70 dealers worldwide, of which half have been engaged in the last 12 months. Energica is now planning a major expansion in the U.S. market to expand dealer locations in time for the start of the spring riding season.

For implement this plan, the new agreement with Westlake Financial Services is an important step. The agreement will give U.S. Energica dealers the opportunity to purchase more motorcycles thanks to an innovative financing method, therefore allowing them to display and demo product in dealer showrooms for longer periods and in larger volume, optimizing their working capital management.

“Thanks to enormous consumer demand for the new Energica MY2020, U.S. retail sales are likely to almost double in 2020 versus the previous year.” Pointed out Stefano Benatti, CEO of Energica Motor Company Inc., the Energica subsidiary in the United States. “It’s become clear that our further expansion can best be supported with this kind of financial instrument, provided by so prominent a financial institution as Westlake Financial with over 50,000 automotive and motorcycle dealerships throughout the United States and over $3.0 billion in managed assets.”

Volcon Announces New Technical Partners

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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Volcon Enhances Product Technology with Announcement of Award-Winning Strategic Partners Linear Labs and Camburg Engineering

Volcon is the first in the powersports industry to integrate Linear Labs’ innovative new electric motor technology, which won the esteemed Frost & Sullivan’s New Product Innovation Award for 2020

Linear Labs will give Volcon models twice the torque for the same motor size, weight, and input energy with greater efficiency across the full speed range

Camburg Engineering to develop Fox Racing Shox-equipped suspension systems for Volcon’s four-wheel, side-by-side vehicles
AUSTIN, TEXAS – October 29, 2020 – Volcon Inc., the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today announced two strategic partnerships, with smarter energy company, Linear Labs and off-road leader in suspension manufacturing, Camburg Engineering. These partnerships will help Volcon set a powersports-industry benchmark in electric, off-road performance and handling.

“We’re sourcing the best components possible to complement all of our Volcon products,” said Andrew Leisner, CEO of Volcon. “Linear Labs not only gives Volcon a competitive advantage compared to other electric competitors, but also rivals the top combustion models on the market. At the same time, Camburg Engineering gives Volcon models the credibility of developing the highest-quality off-road suspension system, as an established market leader.”

Linear Labs, a Fort Worth, Texas-based company, produces innovative electric motors with groundbreaking HET technology, offering twice the torque of competitive motors – or equal torque in half the size and weight – while helping increase efficiency. The partnership with Linear Labs will bring the highest torque and efficiency to the Volcon line-up with off-road-focused design and durability. Linear Labs motors are in development for existing and future Volcon two- and four-wheel, electric, off-road, powersports vehicles.

Camburg Engineering, based in Huntington Beach, California, is an acclaimed off-road suspension manufacturer and preferred partner of Fox Factory Holding Corp subsidiary Fox Racing Shox. The strategic partnership with Camburg Engineering will encompass the development of Fox Racing Shox-equipped suspension systems for Volcon’s four-wheel, side-by-side vehicles. Volcon will benefit from Camburg’s CAD design, CNC machining, MIG and TIG welding, tube notching and bending capabilities.

Volcon electric vehicles provide fun, family-friendly off-road adventures as well as backcountry sportsman exploration, in addition to practical utility. The company’s first electrified off-road vehicle, the two-wheeled Grunt model, will be delivered to customers beginning in Spring 2021. Four-wheeled Stag and Beast models will follow in late 2021 into 2022.

About Volcon

Volcon Inc. is the first all-electric, off-road powersports company that designs, engineers and manufactures a full range of electric family and utility outdoor vehicles. Based in Austin, Texas, Volcon joins many major electric vehicle manufacturers, such as Tesla, Ayro and Hyliion in what is becoming the electric vehicle capital of the world.

Volcon was founded with the mission to enhance the outdoor experience while reducing the industry’s environmental footprint so that adventurers and workers alike can enjoy the outdoors and preserve it for generations to come.

For more information, please visit www.volcon.com.

MV Agusta Finance Expands In Europe

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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MV AGUSTA IS BROADENING ITS FINANCE SERVICES IN EUROPE

After successfully launching MV Agusta Finance in Italy and the UK, the brand is now extending the offer to customers in France, Germany and Spain.

Varese, October 29th, 2020 – MV Agusta is increasing its offer of finance services across Europe as part of its plan to broaden its customer base and make its bikes more accessible to new customers. Special promotions have been offered earlier this year to customers in Italy and the UK. MV Agusta Finance, in collaboration with specialised partners in each of the markets, launched a number of financing initiatives. The aim was to help customers fulfill their dream of purchasing an MV Agusta by making the entire buying process as easy and light as possible from a financial standpoint.

The strategy is being quite successful and having a positive impact on sales, which encouraged MV Agusta to extend it to other European countries. New initiatives have just been launched in France, Germany and Spain, partnering with Crédit Agricole, CreditPlus and Soyou, respectively. Customers in these markets now have the possibility to take advantage of the dedicated finance programmes specifically conceived for MV Agusta products.

“MV Agusta Finance is becoming increasingly important as an element of our sales strategy across our markets” said Raffaele Giusta, Global Sales Director, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “Appealing to a wider audience and broadening our customer base is the ultimate goal and constitutes one of the pillars of MV Agusta’s growth plans for the near future. In this I am delighted about our new partnership with Crédit Agricole, CreditPlus and Soyou, three of the most prominent and respected personal credit institutions in Europe. Together we will make the MV Agusta dream come true for thousands of bikers.”

To find out about MV Agusta Finance country-specific personal finance promotions, consult the MV Agusta official website www.mvagusta.com or visit your local MV Agusta dealer.

World Supersport 300: Ana Carrasco Re-Signs With Kawasaki

David Swarts

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October 29, 2020

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World Supersport 300: Ana Carrasco Re-Signs With Kawasaki

Ana Carrasco confirmed as Provec and Kawasaki Rider for 2021 in WorldSSP300 Championship

The only woman to ever win an FIM sanctioned road race Championship, Ana Carrasco, has signed a contract with the Provec Kawasaki team to fight for honours in the 2021 WorldSSP300 Championship.

Recovering from a recent fall in testing, Carrasco was unable to complete the 2020 season concentrating instead on her recovery to full fitness having fractured several vertebrae which have since been successfully fused.

Her focus and passion for success remains undiminished and her intention is simple, to regain the premier position in her chosen championship underpinning her past success and to add racing history by achieving a second World Championship.

Riding a Ninja 400 prepared by the same Catalan enterprise which also manages Kawasaki’s successful WorldSBK team, the link between Carrasco and Provec is a logical fit for both parties and a strong platform to build on previous success, as she explains.

Ana Carrasco: “2018 was a very special year for me and in some ways it only feels like yesterday. Winning the WorldSSP300 world championship for sure changed my life forever. Not only had I achieved one of my life goals but also I became a symbol for other women to aspire to make their dreams real. On the grid, I am a racer like anyone else, not a woman but a competitor. It’s on this level I will race with the support of Provec and Kawasaki in 2021 and my desire to win the championship a record second time has been the fuel for my recent recovery. I want to thank not only Kawasaki and Provec, but also all our partners and sponsors that even in this Covid situation and despite the injury they support this project for coming season”.

After a punishing training and fitness regime that would daunt the most accomplished athlete, Carrasco is now ready to remount her Ninja and has won plaudits not only in her native Spain but worldwide as Guim Roda Provec Racing Director explains.

“Both Ana and the Provec team have unfinished business in the WSSP300 Championship. There is such a depth of support for her in Spain and across the world which psychologically seems like it’s worth a second per lap off her times. We have the machinery, the expertise and, most importantly, the rider to succeed in the coming season. This is a project built just for Ana, her efforts will benefit the WorldSSP300 Championship and secure incredible media exposure to all Championships and to Kawasaki, so we feel our obligation to secure her a competitive project to keep making history. She deserves, as a rider, and as a person, this effort – for sure 2021 will be her time to make history once more.”

Steve Guttridge, Race Planning Manager for Kawasaki, explained how Ana and the WorldSSP300 series is such a logical fit for Kawasaki.

“Since its inception, Kawasaki has been the major player in this championship and for 2020 we remain manufacturer, team and rider champions. Success on track for the Ninja 400 is matched by interest in Kawasaki showrooms across the globe. For us this strong connection between racing and our customers is one of the things that makes this championship so attractive.

For Kawasaki, Ana is what you could call the “final part of the jig-saw”; a former world champion for Kawasaki and a globally recognised athlete in her own right. Her fight back to fitness is characteristic of her determination on track. Kawasaki and Provec are both determined to play a part in her journey towards a second world championship in 2021.”

CMRA: Village Idiots Wins ULW Endurance Race At MSR Houston

David Swarts

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October 28, 2020

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CMRA: Village Idiots Wins ULW Endurance Race At MSR Houston

Village Idiots end the 2020 CMRA ULW Endurance Series with a First Place Finish

Flower Mound, Texas – October 28, 2020 – Village Idiots endurance team wrapped up the 2020 CMRA ULW Endurance series taking 1st overall in the season finale 5-hour endurance race at MSR Houston in Angleton, Tx. The Idiots took the checkered flag 1st overall with a solid two lap lead, leading all but 7 of the 166 laps over Redline Racing (2nd place) and 212 Decals (3rd place). Finishing the season just 24 points behind Redline Racing, the Idiots placed 2nd overall for the season championship aboard their RaceworX Kawasaki Ninja 400. Village Idiots are multi-time overall endurance champions (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017) in the CMRA Championship Big Bike Endurance series. This year’s team consisted of some of the top riders in the CMRA series:

John Orchard (Owner)

Chris Headley (Captain)

Michael Klesel

Derek Thomas

Garet Tomlinson

John Orchard, Village Idiots Team Owner, states: “This was our first year in bringing the Village Idiots back together and competing in the CMRA ULW Endurance Series. Harry Tomlinson with GMAN Racing worked exceptionally hard all season to have our Kawasaki Ninja 400’s ready to race at every round. Add to that the support and products from our terrific sponsors that help make pit stops fast and winning races possible. In order of tenure, riders Chris Headley, myself and Garet Tomlinson were back once again, and for 2020 the newest Idiots Michael Klesel and Derek Thomas were a great addition to our team combined with an awesome pit crew (Harry, Marian, Sasha, Haley and Allen) that made every race something to look forward to! We finished on the box at every round this year and closed out the season winning two of the final three races. The CMRA puts on the best series in North America with top notch competition and we’re already looking forward to the 2021 season!”

While the 2021 CMRA schedule has not been finalized, Village Idiots will be doing plenty of work in the off season in preparation for another exciting ULW Endurance Series. More information can be found on the CMRA website: 2021 Season Schedule Sneak Peak

Keep up with the Village Idiots at: https://www.facebook.com/VillageIdiotsEnduranceRacing

European Talent Cup: Ruda On Pole, Scott 30th, Collins 35th, Jigalov 37th

October 30, 2020

Marcos Ruda. Photo courtesy FIM CEV Repsol Press Office.