Photo Feature: Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup At Sonoma

John Ulrich

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July 25, 2025

Photo Feature: Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup At Sonoma

Seen At Sonoma: Mission-sponsored MotoAmerica Mini Cup races plus a Hawk Mazzotta Moto Camp, a Pro Supermoto class, and a Free Stacyc class.

Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier Sonoma Hailed a Success

The Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California was run and won over the July 19-20 weekend.

Promoted by current MotoAmerica racers Tyler O’Hara and Hawk Mazzotta in conjunction with the Sierra Nevada Mini Moto club, the race meeting saw 135 entries take the start across nine different classes ranging from beginner Stacyc electric machines to pro-level 450cc Supermoto.

The event’s premier class fell to the Ohvale GP190 category and saw two riders separate themselves from the chasing pack as the elbow-dragging Anthony Lupo Jr. and Dexter Daytona Salaverria traded blows over two ultra-close races. Salaverria tried all he knew but Lupo Jr. was too strong, taking both race wins and the overall weekend victory. Ethan Pan completed the top three.

In all, 16 riders qualified for the 2025 Mission Mini Cup National Final to be held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on August 8-10.

Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup Promoter Tyler O’Hara said, “It was a hugely successful event. The GP190 class had some really great racing between Dexter Daytona Salaverria and Anthony Lupo Jr. Those kids were flying and should do really well in the National Final in a few weeks’ time.

“The GP160, GP110, Stock 110, and Stock 50 and Stacyc were all really enjoyable classes to watch as the kids improved their skills across the weekend with some great racing.

“The Supermoto Pro event saw some big names with Brenden Ketelsen grabbing the win, while the GP World Cup saw Alex George take the gold ahead of Alex Enriquez and Brian Bartlow.

“On Saturday, our New Racer School had 15 entries and we had five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier come out to show his support to the next generation coming through.

“We also had some great support from former MotoGP racer and current Ohvale USA importer, John Hopkins, who supplied Ohvale race machines for the Arrive and Race program with riders from as far east as Virginia using the initiative to compete.

“I’m really pleased with how the event turned out and to see grass roots racing is alive and healthy in Northern California.”

For more information on the Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup, click this link: https://www.motoamerica.com/mini-cup/

Anthony Lupo Jr. (12) wins a photo-finish GP190 battle with Dexter Daytona Salaverria (81). Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

The podium after a GP190 race, winner Anthony Lupo Jr. with second-place Dexter Daytona Salaverria (left) and third-place Ethan Pan (right). Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

Kole Lackey (102), grandson of 1982 500cc Motocross World Champion Brad Lackey, leads the Free Stacyc class toward turn one. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

Pro Supermoto start, Bronson Pearce (132) leading AFM Champion Brenden Ketelsen (44), Adrian Sanchez (38), Sebastiao Ferreira (73) and the rest. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

Pro Supermoto winner Brenden Ketelsen (44) powers to victory. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

Hawk Mazzotta Moto Camp students and guest instructors (in no particular order) John Hopkins, Tyler O’Hara, Ashton Yates, Brian Parriott, and Brian Bartlow. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O’Hara.

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MotoAmerica: Paige Takes Provisional Talent Cup Pole At Mid-Ohio (Updated)

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Paige Takes Provisional Talent Cup Pole At Mid-Ohio (Updated)

CTR/D&D Cycles Bodie Paige took provisional pole on Friday in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup class at Mid-Ohio with a lap time of 1:36.084.

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario was second with a time of 1:36.685.

Tytler Cycles Racing’s Hank Vossberg was third with a time of 1:37.046.

The Talent Cup is running in conjunction with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, along with selected WERA classes. Event operations are being run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, with the exception of Talent Cup officiating and timing & scoring, which is being handled by the usual MotoAmerica crew.

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More from a press release issued by MotoAmerica:

Paige Fires The First Shot In Talent Cup Action At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

LEXINGTON, OH (July 25, 2025) – CTR/D&D Cycles’ Bodie Paige only did five laps in the first of two qualifying sessions for the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Friday afternoon. And he only needed four. Paige ripped off a 1:36.084 lap on his fourth go-around of the 2.4-mile circuit to earn provisional pole position for this weekend’s two races. Following his cool-down lap, the Australian pulled into the pits, kicked up his heels and relaxed for the rest of the 30-minute session. Job done.

Australian Bodie Paige only needed four laps at the beginning of Q2 to earn Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul provisional pole on Friday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Brian J. Nelson — Australian Bodie Paige only needed four laps at the beginning of Q1 to earn Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul provisional pole on Friday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Far and away the favorite coming into this weekend’s fourth round of the series, Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario’s session was completely different. Di Mario’s best lap came on his second-to-last go-around with the championship points leader having spent most of the session in the pits – and for all the wrong reasons. Di Mario finally got out on track for a time attack with a tick over seven minutes left on the clock, and he made the most of it, diving into the 1:36s in the final minutes of the session to qualify second, provisionally, with his 1:36.685 – the only rider other than Paige to lap in the 36s.

Tytler’s Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg, who along with Di Mario, Paige, and Sam Drane has won a Talent Cup race in its debut season, ended up completing the provisional front row with his 1:37.046. Vossberg’s best was narrowly better than Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp’s 1:37.213, with the AMA Flat Track Champion continuing to show improvement in his first season of road racing.

Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane ended up fifth-fastest, with Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt sixth.

Championship points leader Alessandro Di Mario ended up second fastest heading into Saturday's Q2 and race one of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul. Photo By Brian J. Nelson — Championship points leader Alessandro Di Mario ended up second fastest heading into Saturday’s Q2 and race one of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul. Photo By Brian J. Nelson

With Di Mario’s 1:37.297 leading the morning session, Drane was the last of seven riders also in the 1:37s and only .6 of a second from Di Mario. Drane’s fellow Aussie Paige blew that out of the water in Q1 when he cracked the 1:37 barrier. MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher’s seventh-fastest time was 1.4 seconds off Paige’s best, leaving a lot of young riders scratching their heads heading into Saturday morning’s Q2 and race one in the fourth of seven rounds of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul Championship.

“We definitely found some pace, and we definitely have our bike set up good,” Paige said. “It’s the first time we’ve had it really, really good, and it’s the most comfortable I’ve been all year on my bike since we got the suspension done. I can’t thank my team enough, and I just put everything on the line on that last lap, and I risked it all. I knew that Alessandro (Di Mario) was going to have to risk a lot to beat that time. I’m just glad that we managed to get our first pole of the season (provisionally). Again, I can’t thank my team enough.”

Saturday’s Q2 session will begin at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) with race one scheduled for noon (Eastern).

Qualifying 1

Bodie Paige (Krämer) 1:36.084
Alessandro Di Mario (Krämer) 1:36.685
Hank Vossberg (Krämer) 1:37.046
Kody Kopp (Krämer) 1:37. 213
Sam Drane (Krämer) 1:37. 412
Nathan Bettencourt (Krämer) 1:37.510
Ella Dreher (Krämer) 1:37.528
Carson King (Krämer) 1:37.562
Derek Sanchez (Krämer) 1:38.513
Solly Mervis (Krämer) 1:38.850

Tytlers Cycle Racing's Hank Vossberg completed the provisional front row on his Krämer APX-350 MA. Photo by Brian J. Nelson — Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg completed the provisional front row on his Krämer APX-350 MA. Photo by Brian J. Nelson

Friday photos available HERE

Friday results:

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul

Complete practice, qualifying and race results are available HERE .

For complete 2025 MotoAmerica Media Resources please visit – 2025 MotoAmerica Media

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

WorldWCR: Neila Earned Pole Position in Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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WorldWCR: Neila Earned Pole Position in Hungary

Beatriz Neila topped FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Neila lapped the 2.56-mile (4.07 km) course in 1:53.526 to top the field of 25 riders and earn pole position.

Maria Herrera was the best of the rest with a 1:53.866 on her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7, and Chloe Jones earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:54.120 on her GR Motosport Yamaha YZF-R7.

American Mallory Dobbs got 18th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7, American Sonya Lloyd finished 20th on her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7 and Wild-Card Elisa Gendron was 24th on her Pons Italika Racing FIMLA Yamaha YZF-R7.

Results WWCR

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

BACK-TO-BACK POLES: Two in a row for Neila with Championship rival Herrera P2, Jones P3 on timesheets but penalised. The grid is set for Saturday’s WorldWCR Race 1, featuring a front row of Neila, Herrera and Ruiz.

The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship grid took to the Balaton Park circuit for the first Tissot Superpole session across all categories this weekend! Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) takes Balaton Park’s first pole position, followed across the line by title rival Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team).

Neila takes Balaton’s first-ever pole: Three on the season and two in a row for the rider from Madrid

Beatriz Nelia claimed her third pole of the season at Balaton Park, outpacing Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) in P2 by 0.340s with her time of 1’53.526s. Maria Herrera will start from P2 in Race 1, earned through her time of 1’53.866s. Behind the pair of Spaniards, Jones finished in the top three on the timesheets but received a three-place grid penalty for slow riding during Superpole, demoting her to P6 on the grid.

Ruiz sets new standard: Earns WorldWCR career-best P5 grid start

Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) is back in the mix after a slower UK Round than her pacey standard. She finished with a fastest lap of 1’54.537s. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) earned her career-best WorldWCR Superpole result in P5 and a time of 1’54.595s. Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) finished the inaugural Balaton Park session in P6, her 1’54.700s time earning her the final spot on the second row. However, Ponziani will start from P3, Ruiz from P4 and Sanchez from P5. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA continued her good form she displayed at Donington. Boudesseul hovered around P5 until late in the session, when she and her 1’54.763s time were shuffled down to P7.

Strong ride from the rookie: Rivera earns WorldWCR career-high P9

Avalon Lewis (Carl Cox Motorsports) earned another P8 finish to sit on the third row of the grid, propelled there by her 1’55.330s fastest time. Rookie Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) earned her best Superpole placement of the season, qualifying in P9 thanks to her 1’55.631s lap. Rounding out the top 10, South African Jessica Howden (Team Trasimeno) set a time of 1’55.889s to lead the fourth row.

The top six from the WorldWCR Superpole, full results here!

1. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) 1’52.526s

2. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) +0.340s

3. Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) +0.594s*

4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +1.011s

5. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) +1.069s

6. Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) +1.174s

*will start from P6

Tune in tomorrow for WorldWCR’s Race 1 on Saturday at 12:20 local time (UTC +2). Keep up with Lewis and the other riders in the WorldWCR Championship battle by following WorldWCR on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook, and watch every race FREE on YouTube!

P1 | Beatriz Neila | Ampito Crescent Yamaha | 1’53.526

“This is my second consecutive pole so I’m really happy with that. Qualifying was a little bit tricky in terms of the conditions and traffic, but I got the result I wanted. Balaton seems like a good track for me, as I was able to finish first this morning too. I like the track and will be doing my best to repeat what I’ve done so far in Saturday’s race. It’s a new track for everyone but it looks like Maria and I have a bit of an advantage. I hope there’ll be a group of us in the race, but it may be just the two of us; we’ll see.”

P2 | Maria Herrera | Klint Forward Factory Team | 1’53.866

“This is my first time here as I wasn’t able to test beforehand. I felt good from the outset though and was able to improve my times, lap by lap, throughout the day. In qualifying I think I could have done pole, but a rider hindered me on my fastest lap. I’m happy with the result anyway, as the front row is always positive. We can still improve a little in terms of riding style and bike setup, we’ve already done a lot, but I think we can do more for tomorrow. We need to finish ahead of Beatriz in the race or at least score as many points as possible; I expect a hard fight.”

P3 | Chloe Jones | GR Motosport | 1’54.120

“I’ve had a really good Friday. A lot of the riders hadn’t lapped here before today, while I was able to test here a couple of weeks ago, so I was very fortunate in that respect. It was fairly easy to get back up to speed again today and we had a good practice and Superpole, which hopefully sets me up for a strong weekend. I feel I’ve done my homework and have tried to learn any way that I can, walking the track, looking at other riders’ data, many little things that can help. I’m definitely aiming for the podium; I got a taste for it at Donington and it would be very special if I could do it again here.”

2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Thrill Mid-Ohio Crowd

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Thrill Mid-Ohio Crowd

LEXINGTON, OHIO — The 2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days kicked off in full throttle Thursday, July 24, bringing thousands of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts to the legendary Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for a four-day celebration of two-wheeled heritage. With an estimated 40.000 attendees, the event, running through Sunday, July 27, continues to cement its reputation as one of the premier gatherings for vintage motorcycling in the United States.

Yesterday, visitors faced an unprecedented traffic jam stretching several miles just to reach the racetrack entrance.

Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the weekend features everything from swap meets and bike shows to demo rides and, of course, bar-to-bar racing. For many fans, the real heartbeat of the event is the vintage road racing, and this year’s numbers prove just how alive the sport is.

According to AMA officials, 175 riders are pre-entered for Saturday’s races, and 160 lined up for Sunday.

“This is one of the most anticipated weekends on the vintage calendar,” said AMA President Rob Dingman. “You won’t find another event where the public can get this close to such a wide range of historic machines — and see them raced hard like they were meant to be.”

The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days run through Sunday, July 27. Tickets and full schedules are available on the AMA’s official website, here

Moto2 European Championship: Moor P19 in FP1 and P10 in FP2

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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Moto2 European Championship: Moor P19 in FP1 and P10 in FP2

American Rossi Attila Moor was 19th during Moto2 European Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Spain. Riding his MMR Kalex on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the American recorded a 1:53.675. During FP2, Friday afternoon, Moor finished the session 10th with a lap time of 1:53.162.

Rossi Moor: “Day 1-2 done. Bouncing back after a monster high side on Thursday. Can’t thank AGV and Dainese enough for keeping me safe, could’ve been a lot of worse! Step by step improving both on and off track. Tomorrow FP and Q1-Q2.”

Meanwhile, American Max Toth is out having a shoulder surgery.

European Talent Cup: Sanchez P9 in FP1 and P5 in FP2

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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European Talent Cup: Sanchez P9 in FP1 and P5 in FP2

American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 9th during European Talent Cup Free Practice 1 Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Spain. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the American recorded a 2:04.217. During FP2, Friday afternoon, Sanchez finished the session fifth with a lap time of 2:02.938.

American Kensei Matsudaira finished the first session 25th on his Snipers Igaxteam Honda with a lap time of 2:07.782, and improved significantly in FP2, finishing P15 with a time of 2:04.334.

MotoAmerica: Di Mario Tops Talent Cup Practice At Mid-Ohio

Michael Gougis

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July 25, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Tops Talent Cup Practice At Mid-Ohio

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario was quickest in the first practice session for the MotoAmerica Talent Cup class at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Tytler’s Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg was second, ahead of Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher and Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt.

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WorldSSP: Bendsneyder Tops Superpole Qualifying In Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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WorldSSP: Bendsneyder Tops Superpole Qualifying In Hungary

Bo Bendsneyder topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his MV Agusta Reparto Corse F3 800 RR on Pirelli control tires, the Dutch lapped the 2.56-mile (4.07 km) course in 1:42.799 to top the field of 31 riders and earn pole position.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:43.100 on his BluCru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9, and Jaume Masia earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:43.123 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 23th with a 1:44.347 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bendsneyder bursts back to life at Balaton for first pole since Phillip Island, Manzi falls to P6. The Dutch #11 set himself up well for Saturday’s Race 1, qualifying ahead of Oncu and Masia.

For the first time in the Championship’s history, the FIM Supersport World Championship grid took to the Hungarian Round’s new Balaton Park Circuit for their Tissot Superpole session. Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) earned a much-needed pole position, followed in the timesheets by Riders’ Championship second-place rider Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) and Spanish rookie Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura).

Bendsneyder back in business: Lands second career WorldSSP pole

Bo Bendsneyder may have begun to put his recent spell of slower form behind him, as the Dutchman sat P1 for most the session, holding down P1 on the back of his 1’42.799s for second pole of the season, his first since Phillip Island. After spending most of the session outside of the front-row spots, Can Oncu improved late to claim P2 with a time of 1’43.100s. Jaume Masia earned the last of the front-row spots with his 1’43.123s.

Manzi to start second row: The current Championship leader will start Race 1 from P6

Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) claimed P4 at Balaton, earning his career-best WorldSSP result, and his first top 10 since his home round at Phillip Island thanks to his 1’43.344s. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) performed well in the session, landing him P5 for the middle spot on the second row with a time of 1’43.389s. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) tumbled down to P6, the Championship leader set to start from the back of the second row for Saturday’s Race 1.

Garcia snags third row start: The Spanish 19-year-old to start P9 In Race 1

Mattia Casadei kicked off his third round of this season with a strong showing at the circuit’s maiden Superpole, setting a time that saw him sit at third-fastest for much of the session before he and his 1’43.497s time fell to P7. Casadei’s P7 made it three MV Agustas in the top eight. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) had a busy day at the office as he set a fast time early in the session to sit P3, then crashed and had to return to the box to tend to his bike. He returned to improve his time to 1’43.497s but was out paced by other ascendant riders to finish in P8. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) continues to impress in just his third WorldSSP round, claiming P9. Garcia’s 1’43.525s time was just 0.002s faster than Leonardo Taccini (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) in P10.

Perolari crash triggers red flag: Uninjured, yet triggers several-minute stoppage

Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) suffered a minor Turn 2 crash, which he recovered from to return to the track. The session had a brief red flag after Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) took a Turn 17 spill, he and his bike ending up sprawled out on the track. The Frenchman was unharmed, and the session resumed shortly after. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) crashed late in the session on Turn 11 while he sat near the top of the timesheet in P3. Daniel Blin (EAB Racing Team) tumbled in Turn 9. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) crashed at Turn 1 with just over a minute left in the session.

The top six from the WorldSSP Superpole, full results here!

1 Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 1’42.799s

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) 1’43.100s +0.301s

3. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 1’43.123s +0.324s

4. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.545s

5. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.590s

6. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) +0.643s

Tune in Saturday at 12:20 local time (UTC +2) for the WorldSSP Race 1! Watch it live with the WorldSBK VideoPass! Now 65% off!

WorldSBK: Lowes Heads Friday Practice In Hungary

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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WorldSBK: Lowes Heads Friday Practice In Hungary

Sam Lowes led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Brit covered the 2.56-mile (4.07 km) track in 1:39.528 to lead the field of 23 riders.

Toprak Razgatlioglu was second-best with a 1:39.974 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Andrea Iannone was third with a 1:40.142 on his Team Pata Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

Danilo Petrucci was 12th with a lap time of 1:40.699 on his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff was 14th with a time of 1:40.827 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Results FP2 WSBK

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Friday report: Sam Lowes beats Razgatlioglu on Day 1 at Balaton Park as Bulega finishes eighth. There seem to be surprises in store in Hungary after a Friday that left plenty of questions unanswered…

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) was the fastest rider on Friday at Balaton Park as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship’s first day at the new circuit concluded. The British star was one of only two riders to lap in the 1’39s bracket as he beat Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) by more than two tenths in the combined classification on the opening day of the Hungarian Round.

Sam Lowes on top, Bulega eighth: Ducati order flipped on Friday

Sam Lowes led the field on Friday after putting in a 1’39.528s late in FP2 as he gapped Razgatlioglu by more than two tenths on the combined times. Two Independent Ducati riders were in the top three as Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) secured P3 with a 1’40.142s, although ‘The Maniac’ couldn’t break into the 1’39s barrier like Sam Lowes and Razgatlioglu. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the lead factory Ducati rider as he finished sixth overall, while teammate Nicolo Bulega was eighth overall. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) continued his strong form as he finished in the top ten in FP2, and overall. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) led teammate Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) while Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) was the last Ducati rider as he finished in 21^st place.

Razgatlioglu In P2: fastest in FP1, second in FP2

Razgatlioglu was fastest in FP1 and backed that up with second in FP2, giving him the same position overall. His best time of the day was set in FP1 with a 1’39.743s to claim P2, with his FP2 featuring several run-offs for ‘El Turco’. Teammate Michael van der Mark was down in 18^th place with a 1’41.107s, finding six tenths between FP1 and FP2, but lapping more than 1.5 seconds down on his teammate.

Lecuona fourth despite a crash: a strong day for the #7

Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) secured a top-four position in the combined classification for Honda despite a crash at Turn 10, setting a 1’40.565s. The #7 improved his time in the afternoon, as he secured fourth overall. Teammate Xavi Vierge was further down the order in 17^th place, 1.4 seconds off the pace. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) had a crash at Turn 9 in FP2 as he finished 19^th overall, while his teammate, Zaqhwan Zaidi, was last.

Alex Lowes in the Top ten: seventh for the #22, Bassani 15^th

As has been the case often throughout 2025, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was the lead Bimota rider on Friday at Balaton Park. The #22 finished in fourth place in FP2 and xth overall with a 1’40.563s, while teammate Axel Bassani was down the field and outside the top ten as ‘El Bocia’ was classified in 15^th place in the combined times.

Gardner leads Yamaha charge: P5 for the Australian; Locatelli, Rea outside the top ten

Fresh from inking a new two-year deal with Yamaha, Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) finished as the fastest rider in blue as he took fifth overall with a 1’40.484s. He was the only Yamaha rider in the top ten, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) claiming 11^th place and Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 13^th. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was 16^th while Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) had the edge over teammate Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team), with the pair 20^th and 22^nd respectively.

A strong weekend coming for Gerloff? P9 in FP1, 14^th overall…

Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) had a strong Donington round and that’s continued in Hungary. He finished in the top ten in FP1 as he claimed ninth place, although he couldn’t replicate that in FP2 as he finished 14^th overall. His best time came from FP1 with a 1’40.814s.

The top six from Balaton Park’s Friday action, full results here:

1. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 1’39.528s

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.215s

3. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +0.614s

4. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) +0.840s

5. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +0.956s

6. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +1.023s

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WorldSSP: Bendsneyder Quickest In Opening Practice At Balaton

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 25, 2025

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WorldSSP: Bendsneyder Quickest In Opening Practice At Balaton

Bo Bendsneyder was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship practice Friday morning at Balaton Park Circuit, in Hungary. Riding his MV Agusta Reparto Corse F3 800 RR on Pirelli control tires, Bendsneyder covered the 2.56-mile (4.07 km) road course in 1:43.190, topping the field of 30 riders.

His teammate, Filippo Farioli was the best of the rest with a 1:43.384.

Jaume Masia was third with a lap time of 1:43.475 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 17th with a 1:44.695 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Results fp WSSP

Photo Feature: Mission MotoAmerica Mini Cup At Sonoma

July 25, 2025

image0(2) — (Above) It's Anthony Lupo Jr. (12) versus Dexter Daytona Salaverria (81) in a second-generation-racer battle in a GP190 race. Lupo's father is former AMA Pro Anthony Lupo Sr. and Salaverria's father is former AMA Pro Al Salaverria. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography/courtesy Tyler O'Hara.