World Superbike: Will There Be A New Winner In Portugal?

David Swarts

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August 5, 2020

World Superbike: Will There Be A New Winner In Portugal?

Wide open: WorldSBK expects the unexpected at Portimao

Six different podium finishers, four different winners and two Championship leaders; it’s game on in Portugal

It was an electric return for the 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto and there’s no time to rest; the Motul Portuguese Round is next. Four different winners in the opening six races, a new Championship leader and new riders making their mark, anticipation levels are high for another thrilling weekend of WorldSBK at one of the most undulating tracks on the calendar: the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve awaits WorldSBK.

Championship leader by 24 points after the first two rounds, rookie Scott Redding (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) heads to round three confident. The Brit took his first wins of his WorldSBK career at Jerez and with the Ducati Panigale V4 R winning Race 2 with Alvaro Bautista in 2019, he could add to that tally. Teammate Chaz Davies enjoyed a return to podium form at Jerez and finished second in Race 2 to Redding, securing Ducati’s first WorldSBK 1-2 since Assen in 2012. Davies was second in Race 1 at Portimao in 2019 and looks good in 2020; don’t discount him.

A contrasting weekend at Jerez for Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK); leader in Race 1 and Tissot Superpole Race winner, yet off the pace in Race 2 and outside the top five in a race for the first time since Laguna Seca in 2014. But if one track can host a Rea revival then Portimao is it, as he has the most wins (nine), most podiums (17) and shares the record for pole with Tom Sykes, (three). KRT teammate Alex Lowes was the Championship leader coming into Jerez, but he’s third going to Portimao; he’ll be in the mix again after his first podium at the venue last year.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (PATA YAMAHA WorldSBK Official Team) lies fourth and has four podiums so far this year, but two technical DNFs have left the Turk behind. He was a podium runner at Portimao in 2019 and set impressive times at the rollercoaster in testing on his Yamaha. If he can have a round without issues, it could transcend into something special. On the other side of the garage, Michael van der Mark also suffered a mechanical issue at Jerez but took a first rostrum of 2020 in the same meeting. He has a best result of second at Portimao; can he go one better in 2020?

Occupying seventh in the Championship is Loris Baz (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha), who is promising in 2020. In contention in Spain, Portugal and Portimao await the fastest Independent rider of 2020 so far. Just ten points behind van der Mark in sixth, a special duel awaits in the Algarve. Baz has his own threat for Independent honours; Michael Ruben Rinaldi’s (Team GOELEVEN) stunning Jerez results sent shockwaves through the paddock. A fourth place in Race 2 – after passing Lowes and Rea – gave a fairytale result for the Italian. Can both riders battle at the front again?

Lying between Baz and ninth-placed Rinaldi in the standings is Alvaro Bautista (Team HRC); the 2019 runner-up won Race 2 for Ducati last year. Two races in the points at Jerez and with potential there, Portimao’s intricacies will test Honda, but it should be a track that suits both rider and bike. Leon Haslam (Team HRC) has four podiums at Portimao, including one for Honda in 2008’s Race 2. Tenth overall and yet to finish outside the points, a strong weekend calls the ‘Pocket Rocket’.

It was a dismal Jerez for BMW; Tom Sykes’ (BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) third place start was the only real highlight after a Race 1 technical problem. Sixth in the Tissot Superpole Race was followed up by 11th in Race 2, so Sykes comes to Portimao in search of a much-needed result. Two wins at Portimao will lift his confidence and BMW’s best result in 2019 at Portimao was seventh. For teammate Eugene Laverty, Portimao’s almost been like a home event for him and like Sykes, has won there twice. 17th in the standings, the Irishman needs a turnaround in luck and form.

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Championship Standings after Race 2, Round 2

1. Scott Redding (GBR) Ducati (98 points)

2. Jonathan Rea (GBR) Kawasaki (74 points)

3. Alex Lowes (GBR) Kawasaki (72 points)

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Can Andrea Locatelli connect four at Portimao?

The rookie Italian is blitzing everything that stands in his way; will he continue his dominance, or can the others reassert themselves as contenders?

The 2020 FIM Supersport World Championship has made an emphatic return to action, with more rookie success coming at the last round at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Andrea Locatelli (BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team) made it three consecutive wins, the first Italian rider in World Supersport history to do that and now, he heads to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve searching to become the first rider since Kenan Sofuoflu in 2017 to win four on the bounce.

He’s taken the World Supersport Championship by storm, but this is Andrea Locatelli’s first real test. Portimao is a track he has only tested at and has comparatively less experience at than his rivals. That said, he is the only winner so far this year and the BARDAHL Yamaha squad dominated proceedings last year, with Federico Caricasulo taking head a 1-2. He’s undoubtedly fast but this could be on the biggest opportunities for his rivals.

Jules Cluzel (GMT94 Yamaha) leads the chase to Locatelli in second, having been second in the opening three races. 15 points behind the Italian rookie, Cluzel’s playing the long game of always scoring points and should Locatelli make a mistake, then the veteran Frenchman is in a position to seriously capitalise. Twice a winner at Portimao, Cluzel knows what it takes to be win again and with his most successful start to a season, would you bet against him?

2017 WorldSSP Champion Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) made a podium return at Jerez in Race 2 with third, just missing out on pinching second from fellow countryman Cluzel. Last year in Portimao, he was in contention for victory until a Red Flag halted his charge, whilst he took an incredible victory in 2018 after another Red Flag debacle. On his day, the 31-year-old is unbeatable and Portimao could be the place for that to happen.

Fourth overall and seven points behind Mahias, Corentin Perolari (GMT94 Yamaha) strengthens France’s attack on the title race. The Frenchman, still without a podium, aims to hit the top three this weekend having been sixth at the track last year. Should he manage it, you get the feeling that the floodgates would open and that Perolari could regularly challenge his teammate. He’s fast and exuberant, can he convert that into rostrums?

A first career podium last time out at Jerez, Philipp Oettl (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) makes it two Kawasakis within the top five. The German rider took a hearty third in Race 1 but now, like Locatelli, heads to unknown territory where he will need to hit the ground running pretty swiftly. He’s a consistent threat and with patience, he could make bigger steps forward. However, he’s in at the deep end and will have to adapt quickly to Portimao’s undulations to make the most of the ZX-6R.

Another former Moto2™ World Championship rider who is making his Portimao racing debut is Steven Odendaal (EAB Ten Kate Racing). The South African has been quietly impressing on his first appearances, taking two sixth places and an eighth. However, this is a track he doesn’t know so well and that means he’ll be bedding in and needing as much track time as possible. Just a point behind Oettl and 14 points behind the top three, Odendaal’s consistency could see him ghost up the order.

Outsider of the top six, Hannes Soomer (Kallio Racing) has been a consistent top ten runner in the opening three races, whilst reigning WorldSSP300 Champion Manuel Gonzalez (Kawasaki ParkinGO Team) continues improving in his rookie season, having run as high as fifth at Jerez. An engine infringement saw an Australian disqualification for Raffaele De Rosa (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) and he’s ninth, with two top five results at Jerez to be shout about. Can Öncü (Turkish Racing Team) is tenth, just ahead of the luckless Isaac Viñales (Kallio Racing) and British rookie Danny Webb (WEPOL Racing Team). Still yet to score points, Hikari Okubo (Dynavolt Honda) suffered three straight DNFs whilst Axel Bassani (Soradis Yamaha Motoxracing) was impressive at Jerez despite failing to finish.

Championship Standings after Race 2, Round 2

1. Andrea Locatelli (ITA) Yamaha (75 points)

2. Jules Cluzel (FRA) Yamaha (60 points)

3. Lucas Mahias (FRA) Kawasaki (42 points)

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The WorldSSP300 battle heads to Portimao

Two different winners in Jerez and a host of riders in contention for victory as WorldSSP300 moves to Portugal

After two thrilling races at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, FIM Supersport 300 World Championship moves to Portugal for the Motul Portuguese Round, the second round of the season for another two races as part of the new-for-2020 weekend format. The Portuguese Round, taking place at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve after excitement and battles for the podium that lasted until the final corner in Spain.

The top five in the Championship are separated by just six points with Tom Booth-Amos (RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki) topping the standings following his double podium finish in Jerez; the British rookie claiming a second and a third in the two 10-lap races after fighting his way through the field from 15th on the grid. Booth-Amos has competed at Portimao before, albeit not in WorldSSP300, when he was racing in Moto3™, finishing 27th out of 31 riders.

Currently lying in second place in the Championship is Bahattin Sofuoglu (Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WSSP300) following his victory in Race 2 on Sunday. Sofuoglu, the nephew of five-time World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu, returned the famous name to the top step with victory in the sixth WorldSSP300 race he has started. The Turkish rider has competed in Algarve twice before in WorldSSP300, finishing 17th in 2018 after battling his way through the field from 34th on the grid, and retiring from the race in 2019.

Unai Orradre (Yamaha MS Racing) is third in the Championship after the first two races of the season; the Spanish rider claiming victory in the first race of 2020 after a battle in a lead group of nine riders looking to make their mark early in the season. The 16-year-old competed in WorldSSP300 at Portimao in 2019, finishing 16th after starting the race two places higher. Confidence will be high for Orradre heading to Portugal after scoring two points finishes to start the season.

Heading into Portugal in fourth place is Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki Provec Racing) following her podium in Race 2 at Jerez. Carrasco was fighting for top honours in Race 1 but a last-corner, last-lap coming together meant she had to run wide at Turn 13 and lost ground; eventually finishing in seventh place. Portimao has been good for Carrasco in recent years with a win in 2017 and a third place in 2019; a tenth-place finish in 2018 means she has finished in the top 10 every time she has competed at Portimao in WorldSSP300.

The rider from Murcia is tied in the Championship on 29 points with long-term WorldSSP300 rival Scott Deroue (MTM Kawasaki MOTOPORT) picking up a third and fourth on his way to fifth in the standings. The Dutch rider goes into Portimao with two consecutive wins at the Portuguese circuit having claimed victory in 2018 and 2019 in World Supersport 300 and will be looking to continue this hot streak at the Algarve circuit.

Thomas Brianti (Prodina Ircos Team WorldSSP300) lies sixth in the Championship after a strong return to the Championship; the Italian having competed in one WorldSSP300 race in 2018 before returning for 2020. The 17-year-old scored a fifth and a ninth in Jerez and will be looking to continue that impressive form into the MOTUL Portuguese Round at Portimao.

A lot of riders showed impressive pace during the two races at Jerez, including Meikon Kawakami (Team Brasil AD 78); the Brazilian scoring an incredible pole position on his class debut by 0.863s from Orradre. The Tissot Superpole session was a rollercoaster for Kawakami as he suffered a crash during the session, but his time was enough to secure pole; the Brazilian declared fit to race following his crash. Hugo de Cancellis (Team TRASIMENO) was running in the lead group throughout Race 2 but a five-second time penalty for exceeding track limits meant he finished in 10th place. Koen Meuffels (MTM Kawasaki MOTOPORT) had to fight his way through the Last Chance Race to make it on the grid for Race 1 and Race 2 before a sensational ride in both races to finish 15th and 16th; claiming a point after a disappointing day. Meuffels has two podiums and a win in his WorldSSP300 career and will be hoping to avoid the Last Chance Race as World Supersport 300 heads to Portugal.

Championship Standings after Race 2, Round 1

1. Tom Booth-Amos (GBR) Kawasaki (36 points)

2. Bahattin Sofuoglu (TUR) Yamaha (35 points)

3. Unai Orradre (ESP) Yamaha (35 points)

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Australian Superbike: More Calendar Changes

David Swarts

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August 5, 2020

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Australian Superbike: More Calendar Changes

ASBK Management Team Calendar Update

The ASBK Management Team can advise the 2020 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) calendar has been revised following latest developments of the COVID-19 State Government restrictions announced in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, with the ASBK Championship now being reduced to three remaining rounds in 2020.

It has been a very difficult decision for the ASBK Management Team, but we must respond to these COVID-19 circumstances which are beyond our control. These are challenging times for all national sporting championships, and each decision is influenced by many factors in addition to COVID-19 restrictions, including championship locations, budgets and agreements to be considered.

As a result, we advise that the ASBK round planned at Winton Motor Raceway in September will now be postponed until 6 – 8 November, and will replace the Morgan Park Raceway, QLD round.

While the Phillip Island round, scheduled for 2 – 4 October has also been cancelled for 2020.

The Wakefield Park round will remain on the ASBK calendar on 16 – 18 October, as will the final round of the 2020 ASBK Championship at The Bend Motorsport Park, South Australia on 20-22 November.

The ASBK Management Team has worked tirelessly in the last 72 hours to review the 2020 calendar as new State Government restrictions have been announced, communicating closely with circuits to ensure that a revised 2020 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, can proceed for the ASBK teams, sponsors and fans, when restrictions are lifted.

We are pleased to have hosted an exciting first round of 2020 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, and we look forward to returning in 2021. Further thanks to the Motorcycle Sportsmen of Qld for their understanding and support in these unprecedent times.

The ability to welcome spectators at future ASBK rounds will be reviewed closer to each round and assessed on a state by state basis.

We understand that the ASBK paddock will be frustrated by further changes and delays to the 2020 championship during this challenging environment. The ASBK Management Team also shares this sentiment, however we ask the ASBK paddock for their understanding as MA & ASBK remain committed to conducting the best possible ASBK Championship this year.

Keep up to date with further announcements on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul via www.asbk.com.au and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram.

ROUND 2 – Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn NSW 16 – 18 October

ROUND 3 – Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla VIC 6 – 8 November

ROUND 4 – International MotoFest @ The Bend, SA 20 – 22 November

ASBK Night of Champions Awards – The Bend Sunday, 22 November

CSRA Racing With AFM August 8-9 At Buttonwillow

David Swarts

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August 5, 2020

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CSRA Racing With AFM August 8-9 At Buttonwillow

Another Scorching CSRA Superbike Shootout Anticipated for AFM Round 2 at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend!

The venue remains the same and so will the battle for Vintage Superbike Supremacy as the summer continues to boil the central coast of California and particularly Buttonwillow raceway.

While other vintages clubs see dwindling numbers of entries, the AFM doesn’t seem to have that problem. A full grid of Vintage Superbikes are expected for the CSRA Saturday Superbike Shootout at AFM Round 2 at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend (Aug 8/9). When others are trying to stay home during this unprecedented pandemic, it seems the Vintage Superbikes racers are unwilling to socially distance themselves from their motorcycles.

The temperature is expected to be in the low triple digits for most of the weekend. It will come down to preparations of man and machine. Who has been putting in the training and who can keep their air-cooled bikes from overheating during the scorching hot mid-day race. Last time out, there were battles for position all throughout the field. With a race under their belt, and some downtime during the last three weeks to make some changes, the pace at the front should be frantic.

During this abbreviated racing season, every position counts. If you had a bad first round, you have probably dug yourself a deep points hole and as the old saying goes, “anything can happen.” So, you need to keep the points leaders honest. Don’t miss out!

You can follow all the excitement at www.csra.us or on Facebook @ClassicSuperbikeRacing Association/@Classic Superbikes, Period/@Superbikes Only

French Superbike: Debise Sweeps Doubleheader At Magny-Cours

David Swarts

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August 4, 2020

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French Superbike: Debise Sweeps Doubleheader At Magny-Cours

Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise rode a Dunlop-equipped Kawasaki ZX-10R to a pair of victories in the opening round of the 2020 FSBK French Superbike Championship, August 1-2, at Circuit du Nevers, in Magny-Cours, France. Debise defeated Endurance World Championship veteran Mathieu Gines and former MotoGP racer Jonas Folger in each race.

Valentin Debise (center), runner-up Mattieu Gines (left) and third-place finisher Jonas Folger on the podium at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Valentin Debise. — Valentin Debise (center), runner-up Mattieu Gines (left) and third-place finisher Jonas Folger (right) on the podium at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Valentin Debise.

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Motogladiator Race Results From NJMP

David Swarts

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August 4, 2020

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Motogladiator

New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt Circuit

Milleville, New Jersey

August 1-2, 2020

Race Results:

Supersport (600cc) Expert:

Jeremy Brinker (Kaw Ninja ZX-6R)
Bob Heinz (Suz GSX-R600)
Jeff Schoff (Kaw Ninja ZX-6R)
DJ Birch (Yam YZF-R6)
Alex Spellman (Yam YZF-R6)
Will Moore, Sr. (Hon CBR600RR)

Supersport (600cc) Amateur:

Tim Mattes (Kaw Ninja ZX-6R)
Dean Fu (Yam YZF-R6)
Anthonu DeConti (Suz SV650)
Igor Oreper (Suz GSX-R600)
Erik Monson (Suz SV650)
Kumail Khas (Yam FZ-07)

Superbike (1000cc) Expert:

Greg Nysk (Yam YZF-R1)
Pat Bracelin (Yam YZF-R1)
Jeff Schoff (Kaw Ninja ZX-6R)
Bob Heinz (Suz GSX-R600)
DJ Birch (Yam YZF-R6)

Superbike (1000cc) Amateur:

Kevin Law (Kaw Ninja ZX-10R)
Roman Diankin (BMW S1000RR)
Dean Fu (Yam YZF-R6)
Matt Litrell (Yam YZF-R1)
Anthony DeConti (Apr Tuono)

Superbike (390cc) Expert:

Mikayla Moore (Kaw Ninja 300)

Superbike (390cc) Amateur:

Mathew Nilsen (Kaw Ninja 300)
Morgan Ezell (Kaw Ninja 300)
Nicholas Buchanan (Kaw Ninja 300)
Daniel Swart (Kaw Ninja 300)

Ninja (400cc) Expert:

Will Moore, Sr. (Kaw Ninja 400)

Ninja (400cc) Amateur:

Charles Sanders (Kaw Ninja 400)

Supermoto Expert:

Ryan Donagher (KTM 450)

AHRMA Race Results From Gingerman

David Swarts

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August 4, 2020

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Saturday, August 1, 2020

RR 200 Grand Prix +

1 Jonas Stein 1972 Honda CB175

2 Colton Roberts 1968 Yamaha CT1

3 John Scales Honda CL160

4 Stuart Sanders 1972 Honda CL175

5 Steve Massey 1971 Yamaha CS3

6 Dan Waite Honda CB175

RR 250 Grand Prix

1 David Roper 1967 Harley-Davidson CRTT

2 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3

3 John Scales Honda CL160

4 Ross Tuffli 1971 Honda CB160

5 Robert Brangaccio 1971 Ducati

RR 350 GP

1 Jason Roberts 1970 Yamaha TD2

2 Alex McLean 1967 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Drixton

3 David Roper 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT

4 Jerry Duke Ducati 350

5 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3

RR 500 Premier Vint. Cup

1 Wes Orloff 1967 Honda 450

2 Stuart Carter AJS Seeley

3 Andy Findling 1961 BSA Gold Star

RR BEARS

1 Wesley Goodpaster 1970 Norton

2 Daniel May 1972 BMW R75/5

3 Clay Land 1973 Triumph Bonneville

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open

1 Gary Orr 2018 BMW R9T Racer

2 Greg Hutcheson Buell XB12R

3 Brian Larrabure 2010 Pierobon X60

4 Paul Canale 2015 BMW R nine T

5 Dakota Wolter 2006 Bimota DB5

6 Scott Billings 2006 Ducati Paul Smart

RR BOT 2 0-900cc

1 Tony Prust 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796

2 Clint Austin 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900

3 Bob Berbeco 2018 Ducati Monster 797

4 Bob Robbins 1992 Ducati 750 SS

RR CB160 (EXH)

1 Jonas Stein 1977 Honda MT125R

2 John Scales Honda CL160

3 Brian Larrabure 1968 Honda CB175

4 Stuart Sanders 1972 Honda CL175

5 Dan Waite Honda CB175

6 Chris Steele 1971 Honda CB175

RR Class C Footshift

1 David Tompkins Vincent

2 Alex McLean 1937 Norton Manx

RR Class C Handshift

1 Kyle Corser 1951 Harley-Davidson WR

2 Ralph Wessell 1937 Indian

RR Classic Sixties

1 Alex McLean 1962 Norton Manx

2 Patrick McGraw 1967 Triumph T100R Daytona

3 Colton Roberts 1967 Triumph T100

RR Classic Sixties 650

1 Wesley Goodpaster 1960 Norton Atlas

2 Mike Baker 1969 Triumph Bonneville

3 David Spanjar 1968 Triumph Bonneville

RR Formula 125

1 Colton Roberts 1974 Yamaha TA125

2 Jonas Stein 1977 Honda MT125R

3 Craig Hirko 1967 Bridgestone TA 1

4 Randy Knoop 1972 Kawasaki F7

5 Ross Tuffli 1971 Honda 160

6 Dave Rhodes 1974 Yamaha TA125

RR Formula 250

1 Kevin Dinsmoor 1967 Honda CMR Seeley CB350

2 Eric Cook 1969 Honda Drixton 350

3 Thomas Hillard 1977 Honda MT125R

RR Formula 500

1 Kevin Dinsmoor 1976 Honda CB550

2 Dan Sokolich 1973 Yamaha RD350

3 Martin Morrison 1976 Honda CB550

4 Tom Bishop 1979 Yamaha RD 400-F

5 Mark Williams 1974 Kawasaki H-1 500

RR Formula 750

1 Nick Hargis 1972 Yamaha XS650

2 Martin Morrison 1976 Honda CB550

3 Edward Barna Honda CB750

RR Formula Thunder

1 Chris Haesemeyer Triumph 675

2 Tim Nelson 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R

3 Mark Hoyt 2014 Yamaha FZ-09

4 Paul Canale 2015 BMW R Nine T

5 Shawn Veisz 2009 Ducati Air Cooled

6 Pete TenHoopen 2012 Triumph 675R

RR Formula Vintage

1 Dennis Parrish 1974 Kawasaki Z-1A

2 Alan Perry 1978 Suzuki GS1000

3 Edward Barna Honda CB750

4 Warren Wilson Kawasaki

5 Alex McLean 1971 Honda CB 400

RR Motard

1 Daniel Peter 2018 Husqvarna 701 SM

2 Mike Harlow 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

3 Steve Alexander 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

4 Brad Carlisle 2017 Husqvarna Supermoto

5 Bob Berbeco 2011 Husaberg FE 570

6 Mike Robinson 2017 Husqvarna 701 Super Motard

RR Next Gen Superbike

1 J Scott Rothermel 1992 Ducati 851

2 Scott Billings 1992 Ducati 888

3 Rodney Menke 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750

4 Michael Platt 1990 Kawasaki ZX7

5 Christian Jensen Ducati 888

6 Tom Bishop 1983 Kawasaki GPZ-750

RR Next Gen Superbike 2

1 J Scott Rothermel 1995 Ducati 916

2 Scott Billings 1997 Ducati 916

3 Philip A. Johnson 1994 Yamaha YZF750SP

4 Kevin Rammer 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt

1 Sven Bley 1990 Honda NSR250 MC21

2 Andrew Mauk 1984 Honda VF500

3 William Brian Wells 1990 Honda VFR400R NC30

4 Robert Himmelmann 1986 Yamaha FZ600

5 Brian Wagner 1989 Kawasaki EX500

6 Jerry Nickell 1989 Honda VFR400R NC30

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Hvy

1 Tim Terrell 1973 Yamaha RD350

2 Thomas Hillard 1970 BMW R75/5

3 Shawn Gilmore 1974 Yamaha RD350

4 Timothy Wielgosz 1974 Honda CB550

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt

1 Mike Baker 1973 BSA 500 B50

2 Tim Terrell 1971 Honda CL350

3 Shane Powers 1970 Honda CB350

4 Michael Shumaker 1972 Honda CB350

5 Corey Golla 1976 Kawasaki KZ400

6 Larry Macoskie 1972 Honda CB350

RR Open Two-Stroke

1 Ralph Staropoli 2002 Honda RS250R

2 Greg Glevicky 1992 Yamaha TZ250 4DP

3 Ryan Hunt 1990 Yamaha TZ250

4 Dave Frick 1999 Yamaha TZ250

5 Frank Schoenbeck 1991 Yamaha TZ250B

6 Jordan Reid 1995 Honda RS125

RR Pre-1940

1 Alex McLean 1937 Norton Manx

2 Ralph Wessell 1937 Indian

RR Sound of Singles 1

1 Kevin Callaway Kramer 690

2 Garrett Carter 2017 KTM Kraemer 690

3 Daniel Peter 2018 Husqvarna 701 SM

4 Troy Hogg 2018 Kramer EVO-II

5 Mike Robinson 2017 Husqvarna 701 Super Motard

RR Sound of Singles 2

1 Steve Alexander 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

2 Mike Harlow 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

3 Edward Blount 2015 KTM RC 390

4 Daniel Zoeller 2019 KTM RC 390

5 Leasha Overturf 2015 KTM RC 390

6 Stuart Carter AJS Seeley

RR Sound of Singles 3

1 Marc Purslow 2019 Honda NSF250R

2 Dave Frick 2018 Honda NSF250R

3 Edward Blount 2015 KTM RC 390

4 Steve Massey 1996 Honda RS125

5 Eric Lukehart 1995 Honda RS125R

6 Bill Doran 1995 Honda RS125R

RR Sound of Thunder 1

1 Chris Haesemeyer Triumph 675

2 Clint Austin Triumph 675R

3 Tim Nelson 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R

4 Pete TenHoopen 2012 Triumph 675R

5 Jonathan Castello 2013 Ducati 848evo

6 Jason Smith Triumph

RR Sound of Thunder 2

1 Chris Haesemeyer Triumph 675

2 Garrett Carter 2017 KTM Kraemer 690

3 Ralph Staropoli 2002 Honda RS250R

4 Joshua Saxe 2006 Suzuki

5 Gary Orr 2018 BMW R9T Racer

6 Brian Larrabure 2016 Pierobon X80

RR Sound of Thunder 3

1 Joshua Saxe 2006 Suzuki

2 Chris Haesemeyer 2006 Suzuki SV650

3 Shane Quigg 2004 Suzuki SV650

4 Thomas Ryan 2006 Suzuki SV650

5 Greg Hutcheson Harley-Davidson XR1200

6 Bob Robbins 1992 Ducati 750 SS

RR Sportsman 350

1 Eric Cook 1971 Honda CL350

2 Kevin Dinsmoor 1973 Honda CB350

3 Jack Mattlin 1972 Honda CB350

4 David Felpel Honda CB350

5 Bucky (James) Sexton 1971 Honda CB350

RR Sportsman 500

1 Eric Cook 1971 Honda CL350

2 Kevin Mcintosh 1971 Honda CL450

3 David Felpel Honda CB350

4 John D Fitzer 1972 Honda R45

5 Greg Potter 1970 Honda

RR Sportsman 750

1 Matt Esterline 1977 Honda CB750

2 Jeff Hargis 1972 Yamaha XS650

3 Michael Dixon 1970 Yamaha XS

4 Brady Ingelse 1975 Honda CB750

5 Grant Spence 1975 Honda CB750

6 John D Fitzer 1972 Honda R45

RR Thruxton Cup Chal

1 Clint Austin 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900

2 Jack Mattlin 2015 Triumph Thruxton

3 Eugene Casciaro 2014 Triumph Thruxton

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy

1 Mark Hoyt 2014 Yamaha FZ-09

2 Dennis Parrish 1974 Kawasaki Z-1A

3 Alexander Cook 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

4 Alan Perry 1978 Suzuki GS1000

5 Warren Wilson Kawasaki

6 Kyle Boisclair 1977 Kawasaki KZ650

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.

1 Joshua Saxe 1981 BMW R 65

2 Matthew Joy 1980 Suzuki GS450E

3 Jim Eich 1981 BMW R 65

4 Wayne Ninnemann 1982 Honda CB450T

5 Mark Morrison 1982 Honda CB450T Hawk

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt

1 Wes Orloff BMW 650

2 Alexander Cook 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

3 Matthew Joy 1980 Suzuki GS450E

4 Richard Richter 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550

5 Ben Sloter 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550

6 Kevin Rammer 1982 Honda CB650SC

SC BEARS Sidecar Exh

1 Dutch Stivason + Jerome Hoag 1975 Harley-Davidson XLH

2 Claude Fink Jr + Bob Berbeco 1975 Harley-Davidson XLH1200

3 Kim LaRonge Robin Coyne

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3)

1 Ryan Hunt + Greg Glevicky 1976 Yamaha RD400

2 Sean Stivason + S. Stivason 1972 Yamaha XS

3 Adam Cramer + Nick Hargis 1979 Triumph 750 Bonneville

4 Vincent L (Vito) Wilson + Kenny Wilson 1978 Yamaha RD400

SC Modern Sidecar TT2

1 Dale Lavender + Murisha Lavender 2009 Suzuki TT2 Sidecar

SC Super Vintage (SC2)

1 Tim Joyce + Kat Collins 1972 BMW R75

2 Eric Trosper + Celia Trosper 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport SIDECAR

3 Daniel May + Craig Chawla 1958 BMW R50/2 Sidecar

4 Brian Woods + Rachel Brink 1972 — Purpose-built / V SC2 Yamaha

5 Brian Rammer + Tammy Rammer 1972 Yamaha XS650

6 Danilo Ghiotto + Bree Kinney Yamaha

SC Vintage Sidecar (SC1)

1 Michael Stivason + Kayla Theisler 1964 BSA A65

2 Michael Platt + Karna Kerr 1967 Kawasaki W1

Sunday, August 2, 2020

RR 200 Grand Prix +

1 Greg Glevicky 1969 Honda CB175

2 Jonas Stein 1972 Honda CB175

3 John Scales Honda CL160

4 Dan Waite Honda CB175

5 Steve Massey 1971 Yamaha CS3

6 Andy Findling 1967 BSA B25

RR 250 Grand Prix

1 David Roper 1967 Harley-Davidson CRTT

2 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3

3 John Scales Honda CL160

4 Robert Brangaccio 1971 Ducati

RR 350 GP

1 Alex McLean 1967 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Drixton

2 David Roper 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT

3 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3

4 Jerry Duke Ducati 350

RR 500 Premier Vint. Cup

1 Stuart Carter AJS Seeley

2 Wes Orloff 1967 Honda 450

RR BEARS

1 Daniel May 1972 BMW R75/5

2 Alan Feinman 1970 Triumph Bonneville

3 Clay Land 1973 Triumph Bonneville

4 Wesley Goodpaster 1970 Norton

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open

1 Gary Orr 2018 BMW R9T Racer

2 Brian Larrabure 2010 Pierobon X60

3 Greg Hutcheson Buell XB12R

4 Dakota Wolter 2006 Bimota DB5

5 Scott Billings 2006 Ducati Paul Smart

6 Paul Canale 2015 BMW R nine T

RR BOT 2 0-900cc

1 Dakota Wolter 2005 Ducati 800SS

2 Tony Prust 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796

3 Bob Berbeco 2018 Ducati Monster 797

4 Clint Austin 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900

5 Bob Robbins 1992 Ducati 750 SS

RR CB160 (EXH)

1 Jonas Stein 1977 Honda MT125R

2 John Scales Honda CL160

3 Brian Larrabure 1968 Honda CB175

4 Greg Glevicky 1969 Honda CB175

5 Leah Orloff 1971 Honda SL175

6 Stuart Sanders 1972 Honda CL175

RR Class C Footshift

1 David Tompkins Vincent

2 Alex McLean 1937 Norton Manx

RR Class C Handshift

1 Kyle Corser 1951 Harley-Davidson WR

2 Ralph Wessell 1937 Indian

RR Classic Sixties

1 Alex McLean 1962 Norton Manx

RR Classic Sixties 650

1 David Spanjar 1968 Triumph Bonneville

RR Formula 125

1 Colton Roberts 1974 Yamaha TA125

2 Craig Hirko 1967 Bridgestone TA 1

3 Jonas Stein 1977 Honda MT125R

4 Randy Knoop 1972 Kawasaki F7

5 Dave Rhodes 1974 Yamaha TA125

RR Formula 250

1 Kevin Dinsmoor 1967 Honda CMR Seeley CB350

2 Thomas Hillard 1977 Honda MT125R

RR Formula 500

1 Kevin Dinsmoor 1976 Honda CB550

2 Martin Morrison 1976 Honda CB550

3 Dan Sokolich 1973 Yamaha RD350

4 Mark Williams 1974 Kawasaki H-1 500

RR Formula 750

1 Nick Hargis 1972 Yamaha XS650

2 Edward Barna Honda CB750

RR Formula Thunder

1 Chris Haesemeyer Triumph 675

2 Tim Nelson 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R

3 Paul Canale 2015 BMW R nine T

RR Formula Vintage

1 Dennis Parrish 1974 Kawasaki Z-1A

2 Edward Barna Honda CB750

3 Alex McLean 1971 Honda CB400

4 Warren Wilson Kawasaki

RR Motard

1 Daniel Peter 2018 Husqvarna 701 SM

2 Steve Alexander 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

3 Bob Berbeco 2011 Husaberg FE 570

4 Brian Rammer 1990 Honda CR500

RR Next Gen Superbike

1 J Scott Rothermel 1992 Ducati 851

2 Rodney Menke 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750

3 Scott Billings 1992 Ducati 888

4 Michael Platt 1990 Kawasaki ZX7

5 Brian Larrabure 1991 Ducati 888

RR Next Gen Superbike 2

1 J Scott Rothermel 1995 Ducati 916

2 Scott Billings 1997 Ducati 916

3 Philip A. Johnson 1994 Yamaha YZF750SP

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt

1 Sven Bley 1990 Honda NSR250 MC21

2 William Brian Wells 1990 Honda VFR400R NC30

3 Robert Himmelmann 1986 Yamaha FZ600

4 Brian Wagner 1989 Kawasaki EX500

5 Jerry Nickell 1989 Honda VFR400R NC30

6 Andrew Mauk 1984 Honda VF500

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Hvy

1 Tim Terrell 1973 Yamaha RD350

2 Thomas Hillard 1970 BMW R75/5

3 Timothy Wielgosz 1974 Honda CB550

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt

1 Tim Terrell 1971 Honda CL350

2 Shane Powers 1970 Honda CB350

3 Larry Macoskie 1972 Honda CB350

4 Corey Golla 1976 Kawasaki KZ400

RR Open Two-Stroke

1 Ralph Staropoli 2002 Honda RS250R

2 Greg Glevicky 1992 Yamaha TZ250 4DP

3 Dave Frick 1999 Yamaha TZ250

4 Frank Schoenbeck 1991 Yamaha TZ250B

5 Jordan Reid 1995 Honda RS125

RR Pre-1940

1 Alex McLean 1937 Norton Manx

RR Sound of Singles 1

1 Daniel Peter 2018 Husqvarna 701 SM

2 Troy Hogg 2018 Kramer EVO-II

RR Sound of Singles 2

1 Steve Alexander 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

2 Dave Frick 2018 Honda NSF250R

3 Edward Blount 2015 KTM RC 390

4 Leasha Overturf 2015 KTM RC 390

5 Stuart Carter AJS Seeley

RR Sound of Singles 3

1 Jordan Reid 1995 Honda RS125

2 Marc Purslow 2019 Honda NSF250R

3 Dave Frick 2018 Honda NSF250R

4 Edward Blount 2015 KTM RC 390

5 Eric Lukehart 1995 Honda RS125R

6 Steve Massey 1996 Honda RS125

RR Sound of Thunder 1

1 Clint Austin Triumph 675R

2 Tim Nelson 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R

RR Sound of Thunder 2

1 Chris Haesemeyer Triumph 675

2 Gary Orr 2018 BMW R9T Racer

3 Ralph Staropoli 2002 Honda RS250R

4 Brian Larrabure 2016 Pierobon X80

5 Sven Bley 2008 Ducati 848

6 Tim Nelson 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R

RR Sound of Thunder 3

1 Joshua Saxe 2006 Suzuki

2 Chris Haesemeyer 2006 Suzuki SV650

3 Greg Hutcheson Harley-Davidson XR1200

4 Thomas Ryan 2006 Suzuki SV650

5 Shane Qquigg 2004 Suzuki SV650

6 Andrew Berkley 2004 Suzuki SV650

RR Sportsman 350

1 Jack Mattlin 1972 Honda CB350

2 Greg Potter 1970 Honda

3 David Felpel Honda CB350

4 Bucky (James) Sexton 1971 Honda CB350

RR Sportsman 500

1 Greg Potter 1970 Honda

2 Kevin Mcintosh 1971 Honda CL450

3 David Felpel Honda CB350

RR Sportsman 750

1 Jeff Hargis 1972 Yamaha XS650

2 Matt Esterline 1977 Honda CB750

3 Michael Dixon 1970 Yamaha XS

4 Brady Ingelse 1975 Honda CB750

5 Kevin Mcintosh 1971 Honda CL450

6 Grant Spence 1975 Honda CB750

RR Thruxton Cup Chal

1 Clint Austin 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900

2 Eugene Casciaro 2014 Triumph Thruxton

3 Jack Mattlin 2015 Triumph Thruxton

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy

1 Dennis Parrish 1974 Kawasaki Z-1A

2 Alexander Cook 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

3 Alan Perry 1978 Suzuki GS1000

4 Warren Wilson Kawasaki

5 Russell Jordan 1982 Honda CB900F

6 Kyle Boisclair 1977 Kawasaki KZ650

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.

1 Matthew Joy 1980 Suzuki GS450E

2 Joshua Saxe 1981 BMW R 65

3 Jim Eich 1981 BMW R 65

4 Wayne Ninnemann 1982 Honda CB450T

5 Mark Morrison 1982 Honda CB450T Hawk

6 Kimberly LaRonge 1979 Yamaha

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt

1 Alexander Cook 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

2 Ben Sloter 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550

3 Matthew Joy 1980 Suzuki GS450E

4 Kevin Rammer 1982 Honda CB650SC

5 Richard Richter 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550

6 Kyle Boisclair 1977 Kawasaki KZ650

SC BEARS Sidecar Exh

1 Dutch Stivason + Jerome Hoag 1975 Harley-Davidson XLH

2 Claude Fink Jr + Bob Berbeco 1975 Harley-Davidson XLH1200

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3)

1 Sean Stivason + Susan Stivason 1972 Yamaha XS

2 Adam Cramer + Nick Hargis 1979 Triumph 750 Bonneville

SC Modern Sidecar TT2

1 Dale Lavender + Murisha Lavender 2009 Suzuki TT2 Sidecar

SC Super Vintage (SC2)

1 Tim Joyce + Kat Collins 1972 BMW R75

2 Daniel May + Craig Chawla 1958 BMW R50/2 Sidecar

3 Brian Woods + Rachel Brink 1972 — Purpose-built / V SC2 Yamaha

4 Ben Sloter + Jamie Pluta 1970 Yamaha SC2 Sidecar

5 Brian Rammer + Tammy Rammer 1972 Yamaha XS650

6 Danilo Ghiotto Yamaha

SC Vintage Sidecar (SC1)

1 Michael Stivason + Kayla Theisler 1964 BSA A65

2 Michael Platt + Karna Kerr 1967 Kawasaki W1

British Superbike: VisionTrack Ducati Previews Season-Opener

David Swarts

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August 4, 2020

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British Superbike: VisionTrack Ducati Previews Season-Opener

VisionTrack Ducati Ready For Opening Round At Donington

Four months after the planned start of the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, the opening round will eventually get underway this weekend with defending champions Paul Bird Motorsport in action at Donington Park.

The VisionTrack Ducati pairing of Josh Brookes and Christian Iddon are hoping to get the belated season off to a great start aboard their factory-supported Ducati Panigale V4Rs in the first of just six rounds, all comprising three races, meaning every race is vital for the Cumbrian-based team.

The team undertook a comprehensive test programme in Spain in early Spring before the COVID-19 pandemic struck meaning it was June before the new machines could be rolled out again in anger with private tests at Croft and Knockhill. Last week’s official test at Donington Park also gave them vital data going into the weekend’s opening triple header at the same track.

2015 BSB champion and runner-up to teammate Scott Redding last year, Australian ace Brookes stays with the Penrith team for a second year and will be looking to add to the ten victories he took last year. Meanwhile new recruit Christian Iddon, a double BSB Rider’s Cup champion, goes for his maiden BSB victory after a couple of injury-hit seasons in recent years.

Josh Brookes: “The focus in testing was to experiment in order to improve what is already a brilliant package so now that’s over, we will start with a refined set up and stick to what we know works. Our Ducatis were very competitive at Donington last year so I’m confident especially having found a few things in testing which work better. The shortened season and three-race format is different for everyone and we have a new Pirelli tyre to use also so it should be a fair and interesting fight. We’ve all had enough waiting around so I’m ready to get cracking but it’s just a shame we won’t be racing in front of the fans just yet.”

Christian Iddon: “It’s been such a long time since I started a race, I’ve never known such a delay, but we all know the reasons for that and being honest, I’m a little apprehensive. The shortened series will be very exciting, and you need to be on it from the start. I know from racing against them last year, the Ducatis are fantastic around Donington so I hope to take advantage of that, although we do need to find the final piece of the jigsaw which we didn’t manage at the test. Once we find that good base setting, we’ll be OK so I’m hoping for a solid weekend which will allow me to push on in the remaining rounds.”

The revised calendar for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship will be over six rounds, all featuring three races making 18 rounds in total.

Aug 7/9 Rounds 1/2/3 Donington Park (National Circuit)

Aug 21/23 Rounds 4/5/6 Snetterton

Sept 4/6 Rounds 7/8/9 Silverstone (National Circuit)

Sept 18/20 Rounds 10/11/12 Oulton Park

Oct 2/4 Rounds 13/14/15 Donington Park (GP Circuit)

Oct 16/18 Rounds 16/17/18 Brands Hatch (GP Circuit)

Due to a ruling last week by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), which defined the Bennetts British Superbike Championship an ‘Elite Sport’, in line with the government’s pathway for Elite Sport, it is currently not possible to allow spectators to attend. This is despite the organisers, MSV’s comprehensive Covid-Secure procedures for keeping customers and staff safe.

MotoAmerica: Even More From Road Atlanta (Updated)

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MotoAmerica: Even More From Road Atlanta (Updated)

Good points haul for One Cure/KWR Ducati Team after trying weekend in Georgia

BRASELTON, Ga. — Kyle Wyman (OneCure/KWR Ducati Team) salvaged 10 vital championship points in race two after a tough weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the third round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

In a weekend that saw heavy rains play havoc with the race program on Friday and a crash in Superpole on Saturday, Wyman’s race one didn’t get past lap four. In stifling humidity and while lying an impressive third behind the Yamaha duo of Jake Gagne and Cameron Beaubier, Wyman pulled into the pits with a mechanical issue on his OneCure/KWR Ducati Team Ducati Panigale V4 R, necessitating an overnight engine swap for Sunday’s race two as Yamaha’s Cameron Beaubier took the race one win.

The second race was a two-part affair after BMW’s Danilo Lewis crashed out early, causing a red flag while Wyman was lying fourth. A restart followed and Wyman, starting fifth, lost out early off the line to be sixth by turn one. After getting caught up in the melee with BMW’s Josh Herrin which allowed the top five to escape, Wyman had to settle for sixth place in race two, with Beaubier doubling up for another race win.

Although disappointed with race one’s result, Wyman was upbeat about his Sunday showing and feels round four of the series, to be held August 7-9 at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, will suit his Ducati Panigale V4 R.

MotoAmerica Superbike Standing – Top 5

P1 – C. Beaubier (Yamaha) 125

P2 – J. Gagne (Yamaha) 106

P3 – B. Fong (Suzuki) 82

P4 – M. Scholtz (76)

P5 – K. Wyman (OneCure/KWR Ducati Team) 66

Kyle Wyman (OneCure/KWR Ducati Team – Ducati #33)

“It’s been a tough weekend, but we’re happy to get out of Atlanta with some good points in race two,” said Wyman. “I wasn’t happy about Saturday as we were in a good position (third) when I had to pull in. We unknowingly broke a radiator on Friday and ended up blowing a head gasket on that engine.

“Last night we put a spare motor in for race two. I did 1:25’s on it this morning in warm up, so I knew I could do the lap time. I got a good start and got in front of both Suzuki boys. I had good pace, then the red flag came out. The second time around, I got a bad start, and got hooked up with (Josh) Herrin, which slowed me up. By the time I shook him off, the top five were up the road. In all, we could have had two DNF’s, so I’m pretty happy.

“Pittsburgh will be good. It was the first track we tested at with the Marelli electronics last Spring and raced there in August, so this will be the most time we’ve had at any particular track that we’re about to race at. I’m looking forward to it.”

More, from a press release issued by Hayden Schultz Racing:

Hayden Schultz Racing Back on the Podium with a Double Top 10 Finish

Hayden Schultz (259). Photo by Sara Chappell, courtesy Hayden Schultz Racing.

The Georgia heat was fierce but that did not stop team riders Hayden Schultz and Dante Witter from achieving their best results to date in the Twins Cup race. Team rider / owner Hayden Schultz progressed from his previous round results to secure his best finish of the year with a 2nd.

“I’m really happy with the progress we’ve made so far this year. The team did a great job giving me a competitive bike,” said Hayden Schultz. “It felt great to be there with the front runners during the race for the first time this year. I knew coming into this race that we could be closer to the front at a more technical track. Right away I felt good and knew if we could get the bike handling well it would give us a shot to podium or fight for the win. I know there are still places I can improve in my riding and more progress to be made with the bike. Hats off to Gene Burcham, Gary Jeffries, Ron “Dink” Glidden, Mick Burcham, Kae Chang from aRacer USA, and John and Mike from Ohlins for all their effort to give me this opportunity. We’ve got one more step left on the podium and I know we can get there.”

The team was joined by a Dante Witter this weekend, making it a two-rider effort. Dante was making his pro debut at his home track and had high expectations. Without previous track time on the Yamaha FZ-07, Witter was able to adapt quickly and found himself close to the top 10 in qualifying. With his goal in sight, he managed to put his head down and finish his debut with a 9th, posting his best time of the weekend on the final lap.

“This has been a highlight of my racing career! I have learned so much over this past weekend on and off the track in such little time,” Witter said. “I am grateful for the rental program giving me this opportunity and more than happy with the results. It was a pleasure riding with the Hayden Schultz Racing Team and I am hoping I can do this is again sometime soon! Huge thanks to my dad, Hayden, his family, and the team for all their help and support! Truly a surreal experience.”

The team thanks its 2020 sponsors for their support: Law Tigers, Brittenum Construction, aRacer USA, Ohlins, Glidden Racing, 6D Helmets, RS Taichi USA, Moto Liberty, Blud Lubricants, Wossner Pistons, Robem Engineering, Dreyer Motorsports, Full Spectrum Power, Vance and Hines, Woodcraft Technologies, Shundi Self Storage.

More, from a press release issued by Travis Wyman Racing:

Travis Wyman battles through injury, overcomes mechanical woes to score top-five, top-10 finishes at MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta

BMW rider leaves Road Atlanta round second in Superbike Cup points standings

Travis Wyman (10). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Travis Wyman Racing.

BRASELTON, Ga. — The results sheets from Round 3 of the 2020 MotoAmerica season at Road Atlanta don’t convey how challenging the event was for Travis Wyman.

Still on the mend from surgery to reattach a piece of bone in his left elbow, the BMW rider — who has cut back on physical training due to his injury — scored fifth place and seventh place finishes in the July 31-Aug. 2 event’s Stock 1000 Class races in brutally hot conditions while competing aboard an ailing motorcycle. He also finished the weekend’s Superbike races in 11th and 12th place and now sits second in the Superbike Cup standings and fifth in the Stock 1000 championship.

Wyman has recorded two of his five career pro road racing victories at Road Atlanta, and that experience helped him salvage good results despite the challenges he faced. While battling through pain in his left elbow every time he went out on track, Wyman also had to manage several mechanical issues with his BMW throughout the weekend.

The team will make a stop at its East Coast base of operations in Macedon, New York, before it heads to next weekend’s round at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Thanks to BMW of North America Marketing Communications Manager Mark Buche, the team has been supplied with the parts it needs to fully repair its 2020 S 1000 RR and expects to be competing with a mechanically sound motorcycle at the Pittsburgh round.

Travis Wyman / #10

“This was one of the most challenging weekends of my racing career. It was tough racing in the hot and humid conditions with not having done any of my usual physical training since the end of June. My elbow was probably about 80 percent recovered from the surgery, and I had to be very careful about how hard I was pushing my BMW. I’m delighted to be leaving Atlanta in a better position in both class standings than where we started the weekend. My team of mechanic Alex Torres and crew chief Steve Weir were at their best this weekend, and I wouldn’t have gotten the results I did without their hard work. Though we were dealing with some mechanical issues with our BMW S 1000 RR, I think our ability to get good finishes with a motorcycle and rider that are less than 100 percent really speaks to how strong the 2020 BMW package is. I want to thank Mark Buche for working so quickly to get the team what it needs to repair our bike, and I’m looking forward to racing in front of my friends and family from upstate New York, as Pittsburgh is the closest event to my hometown of Rochester, New York.”

More, from a press release issued by RideHVMC:

Alexander and RideHVMC Racing Sweep Stock 1000cc at Road Atlanta

Corey Alexander (23). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy RideHVMC.

Braselton, GA ( August 4th, 2020 ) Corey Alexander and RideHVMC racing rebounded from a tough round at Road America with two wins during the third round of the MotoAmerica Stock 1000cc championship at Road Atlanta this past weekend. This would mark his first win since 2014 and second & third podium visits of the 2020 season!

Corey started off the weekend showing speed right away despite having not ridden at Road Atlanta since 2015 on a smaller 600cc machine. The #23 Iconic Motorbike Auctions backed Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R qualified onto the front row with a third place grid position for each of the two Stock 1000cc races of the weekend.

Race 1 saw Corey off to a great start taking the hole shot and continuing to lead for the first few laps. After fending off the pole-sitter for first position midway through the race, Corey eventually rode his way to his first MotoAmerica Stock 1000cc win with a margin of nearly 4 seconds. The RideHVMC racing team and crew chief Chris Lessing made the decision to sit out Saturday’s Honos Superbike race one to better prepare for the second Stock 1000cc race of the weekend.

Sunday’s Stock 1000cc race two didn’t start off quite as good for Corey and he had to patiently work his way up to the lead from 4th position after a bad launch off the line. After battling through his fellow competitors to the front of the field, Corey put his head down notching his personal best time of the weekend, a 1:27.46. This allowed for a comfortable gap on Corey’s way to his second win of the weekend though by a smaller margin just over 1 second.

The back to back victories secured Corey an 11 point lead in the 2020 Stock 1000cc points race going into the fourth round of the season.

After a successful weekend in the Stock 1000cc class, the team decided it would be worthwhile to test some new settings during Honos Superbike Race 2. Braving the heat, Corey was able to secure another top ten finish with a tenth place finish despite being very physically worn. The team is now 4th in the Superbike Cup points race despite missing two of the races.

Corey exclaimed, “I could not be more happy with how our weekend went. We were able to come up with a new foot peg setup thanks to Evol Technologies that resolved our shifting issues which we struggled with during the first two rounds. I was hoping for a good weekend but two wins and the championship points lead is beyond my expectations. I’m excited to keep this momentum going into next weekends doubleheader at Pittsburgh. I’m really happy with how our bike is working and thankful for my guys hard work to get my comfy on my ZX-10R”.

RideHVMC Racing heads to Pittsburgh this coming weekend for round four of the MotoAmerica Honos Superbike and Stock 1000 championships. You can stay up to date with Corey and the team on social media via: @corey23alexander or @ridehvmc. If you’re interested in partnering with the RideHVMC Racing team please email [email protected] for more information.

About Hudson Valley Motorcycles

Hudson Valley Motorcycles is a family owned and operated motorcycle dealership that has been serving New York’s Hudson Valley and Westchester County as well as Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New England region. HVMC has offered Kawasaki, Ducati, Scrambler Ducati, Suzuki, Energica and ATV, motorcycle or UTV Sales, Parts, and Service for over 50 years. For more info visit hudsonvalleymotorcycles.com, call (914)-762-2722 or follow @hvmotorcycles on social media.

About Iconic Motorbikes Auctions

Iconic Motorbike Auctions is the world’s fastest growing auctioneer for motorcycles, parts, and memorabilia offering a more unique and personalized experience to the auctioning process. Iconic Motorbikes located in Marina Del Rey, California also offers a variety of white glove services such as motorcycle repair, restoration, transportation, and authentication. Visit iconicmotorbikes.com online or on instagram via @iconicmotorbikes to learn more about auctioning or buying a motorcycle.

The 2020 season would not be possible without the following team and technical partners: Hudson Valley Motorcycles, Iconic Motorbikes Auctions, New Rage Cycles, MJRS Freeman Racing, JJD Corporation, Trinity Construction Services, Graves Motorsports, Kawasaki USA, Maxima Racing Oils, Superlite Sprockets, Tucker, Moto-D Racing, Accossato Racing, Galfer Brakes, Carbonin, Samco Sport, From The Ashes Embroidery, Impact Canopies, Arai Helmets, Alpinestars, Gemini Racing, Robothink Westchester, Red Mist Racing, Flex Racing, Prestige Service Group, JP43 Training, MotoAnatomy, and Team Four3 Performance Lab.

More, from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:

MotoAmerica: Round 3 Results for the Altus Motorsports Tucker Hagerty Rangeline Team

(Atlanta, GA) Based on the practice and qualifying results on Friday, Round 3 had the potential to be the best weekend of the 2020 season for the team.

Cameron Petersen (45). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.

Honos Superbike & Stock 1000: In spite of continuing to battle brake issues, Cameron Petersen topped the Stock 1000 timesheets in both Friday sessions. No one could match his pace. He went on to set a new Stock 1000 lap record and secured the pole position. Unfortunately, he was unable to capitalize on the great grid spot. Brake issues in the first race caused him to settle for 2nd place. As Round 3 was a doubleheader for the Stock 1000 class, the team had a second shot at a win on Sunday. In Race 2, Petersen had tire pressure issues on Lap 1 and had to roll into the pits for an adjustment. He returned and completed the race in 18th place, a disappointing finish.

In the first race of the Superbike class, Cameron got a flying start and ran as high as 6th place. An issue with a rear set caused him to fall back to 16th. In the Sunday race, he managed a 9th place finish.

“Rough weekend to say the least! We were really confident coming into Round 3 knowing that we have the speed to be fighting for victories every weekend, but unfortunately we had technical gremlins that haunted us. Even though I wasn’t able to score points in the second Stock race, which caused us to lose the lead in the championship, we need to focus on the positives, like us walking away with the lap record! I know the team will go back to work and we will arrive in Pittsburgh ready to make those points back up!” said Cameron Petersen

“We know our bike is competitive and we know Cam has the talent to win Stock 1000 if we can conquer this brake fade issue,” said team-owner George Nassaney, “We only have a few days to find a solution and roll into Pitt ready to race. And we will.”

Kevin Olmedo (16). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.

Supersport 600: Road Atlanta has not been one of Jaret Nassaney’s favorite tracks. His goal was to come in, improve on past performances, and get a top-10 finish. On Saturday, he did exactly that. He qualified 13th and finished 9th. In Sunday’s race, he finished 11th.

“We hit our target on Saturday with a top-10 finish in Race 1, but Sunday the heat and humidity got to me. In the middle of the race, I was in the battle for 8th and made a mistake that dropped me back to 11th. I am looking forward to getting to Pittsburgh – that’s a track I like and I think I can get some good results,” said Jaret Nassaney.

Jaret Nassaney (59). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.

The fact that Kevin Olmedo is still adapting to the 600 makes his Friday results that much more impressive. Olmedo was 3rd in both Practice 1 and Qualifying 1. He ended up qualifying 4th and great starts in each race put him in the lead battle. In Race 1, he stayed with the lead three racers for the first few laps and then ended up in a battle for 4th. He made a last-lap pass to hold onto the position at the checkered flag. A swift start and an aggressive pass in Race 2 put him briefly in 3rd. Again he stayed with the lead group for a few laps before finishing in 5th.

“I am still recovering from the crashes last round and my ribs are a bit sore but I am liking the 600 more and more. The team worked very hard to get the bike ready and improve the feeling on the track. I am still learning how to ride the 600. With some more time on the bike and a few more changes, I think we can continue to improve and be fighting with the first group,” said Kevin Olmedo.

Liqui Moly Junior Cup: Daniel Kinard came to Atlanta hindered by a broken wrist as a result of his crash at Road America. He hasn’t been able to log any seat time since Wisconsin. Though he was managing his pain and struggled to get up to speed, Kinard still made the most of the weekend by starting and finishing both races. Unfortunately, he and four other riders were disqualified in Race 1 due to an infraction of a new rule. In Race 2 he finished 16th.

Daniel Kinard (33). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.

“My wrist is still healing and I just couldn’t find my groove this weekend, but I had a lot of fun and I am looking forward to [the] Pitt Race,” said Danny Kinard.

Although the weekend did not go as well as he might have wanted, team-owner George Nassaney looks forward to the upcoming Pittsburgh event.

“It’s great to see the progress that Kevin is making in Supersport. It’s frustrating that we didn’t capitalize on our strength in Stock 1000 and Superbike this weekend. You can’t dwell on the past. We have to learn and get better every weekend. We go to Pittsburgh in less than a week and we are making some mechanical and process changes and we will be better. Jaret likes that track and we expect him to post solid results in Supersport. Hopefully, with one more week of healing, Danny’s wrist won’t be a limitation for his forward progress on the 400,” said Nassaney.

The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, Tucker Powersports, Hagerty, Suzuki, The Rangeline Group, VP Lubricants, RS Taichi, Arai, Moto D, Bonamici, Hotbodies Racing, SBS Brakes, Vortex, Motion Pro, Law Tigers Oklahoma, Arata Exhaust, Dunlop, Team Hammer, and Altus Factory Racing

AMA Adds Tiffany Cipoletti To Government Relations Staff

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AMA Adds Tiffany Cipoletti To Government Relations Staff

Tiffany Cipoletti joins American Motorcyclist Association staff

Government relations manager to handle on-highway issues

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA member Tiffany Cipoletti, who has worked on motorcycle rights issues in Washington, D.C., for more than a decade, is the new American Motorcyclist Association government relations manager for on-highway issues.

She will be based at the AMA Government Relations office in Washington, D.C., reporting to AMA Government Relations Director Mike Sayre.

Cipoletti spent 13 years in various roles at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, and served as MRF director of government relations from September until her departure earlier in July.

“Having worked with Tiffany for several years while she was at the MRF, I was well aware of her knowledge of the issues affecting motorcyclists today and her skill in addressing those issues,” Sayre said. “We are happy to be able to bring someone of her caliber aboard.”

Beyond her professional career in motorcycling, Cipoletti is an active member and former volunteer legislative director with the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists. She also has participated in women’s motorcycle riding groups to help foster a motorcycle community that is more inclusive of all demographics of riders enjoying the motorcycling lifestyle.

“I am looking forward to this next step on my motorcycling advocacy path,” Cipoletti said. “I am very familiar with the issues that are important to every AMA member, and I am already getting involved.”

While she did not grow up riding motorcycles, Cipoletti cheered for her brother at local motocross tracks.

Several years after beginning her career in motorcycling with the MRF, she signed up for a basic riding course to educate herself on the importance of rider training. With a temporary license in her hands, she bought her first motorcycle a few days later.

Cipoletti has been an AMA member since 2015.

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MV Agusta Partners With Akrapovic

David Swarts

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August 4, 2020

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MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES NEW INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH AKRAPOVIČ

The Slovenian world-class maker will supply MV Agusta with the finest exhaust systems

Varese, August 4, 2020 – MV Agusta is announcing a new industrial partnership with Slovenian premium exhaust systems manufacturer Akrapovič. An agreement was reached for the supply of exhaust systems, exclusively designed and produced for specific MV Agusta models. Akrapovič is a pioneer in the innovative use of titanium and super-alloys, and are at the forefront of carbon-fibre components construction. Founded by racing champion Igor Akrapovič, the company works closely with the most prominent teams in MotoGP, World-SBK and MXGP. Leading-edge, racetrack-derived technology is transferred to production models components, guaranteeing unparalleled performance and quality.

“Sound is part of the MV Agusta experience. It’s a key element to its style and we pay a lot of attention to it. Our 3 and 4 cylinders models have quite unique personalities and we’ve always worked towards matching them with hair-raising sound” said Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “but this partnership goes well beyond the look and sound, it is really about leading-edge technology, performance and uncompromising quality. MV Agusta and Akrapovič have a very similar approach to industrial excellence, accepting nothing but the best. I welcome this partnership as a natural alliance between like-minded leaders in their own field, which will bring about many synergies and even better products for the enjoyment of motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.”

“Akrapovič is extremely excited about this latest chapter in its motorcycle history” said Uroš Rosa, CEO Akrapovič d.d. “To enter into a new partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the industry and one that shares a similar ethos and DNA to our own is another big step for our company. Count Domenico Agusta and Igor Akrapovič both came from a racing background and created winning global brands through their passion, making this collaboration a natural fit. Akrapovič will create innovative products for the beautiful MV Agusta models that are coming soon, with designs that have never been seen before. With high-tech, race-proven materials, such as titanium and carbon fibre, we will create systems that will enhance the ‘Motorcycle Art’ that MV Agusta prides itself on, and our engineers will produce a unique sound for the range. Our exhausts will make a statement for all to see and hear that perfectly complements MV Agusta motorcycles.”

More, from a press release issued by Akrapovic:

Akrapovič is delighted to announce an industrial partnership with one of the great names of motorcycling as the Slovenian premium performance exhaust manufacturer joins in a collaboration with MV Agusta.

Akrapovič will supply one the most famous marques with a brand-new range of innovative exhaust systems, all uniquely designed to fit the stunning range of MV Agusta motorcycles. Through the use of state-of-the-art, race-proven materials such as titanium and carbon fibre, Akrapovič will create exhaust systems that meet the Motorcycle Art philosophy, which MV Agusta is so well known for.

The racing technology at Akrapovič means it is perfectly positioned to apply the information it gathers from working in some of the most important and demanding two-wheel disciplines in the world and creating new exhaust systems for road-going machines, as it will do for the MV Agusta range. Akrapovič will create products that have a distinctive sound and unique designs, and it will use the latest materials and manufacturing processes to create a range of high-quality performance exhaust systems that align with the MV Agusta brand and image, while still providing an exclusively Akrapovič feel.

Timur Sardarov – MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. CEO:

“Sound is part of the MV Agusta experience. It’s a key element to its style and we pay a lot of attention to it. Our 3 and 4 cylinders models have quite unique personalities and we’ve always worked towards matching them with hair-raising sound, but this partnership goes well beyond the look and sound, it is really about leading-edge technology, performance and uncompromising quality. MV Agusta and Akrapovič have a very similar approach to industrial excellence, accepting nothing but the best. I welcome this partnership as a natural alliance between like-minded leaders in their own field, which will bring about many synergies and even better products for the enjoyment of motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.”

Uroš Rosa – Akrapovič d. d. CEO:

“Akrapovič is extremely excited about this latest chapter in its motorcycle history. To enter into a new partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the industry and one that shares a similar ethos and DNA to our own is another big step for our company. Count Domenico Agusta and Igor Akrapovič both came from a racing background and created winning global brands through their passion, making this collaboration a natural fit. Akrapovič will create innovative products for the beautiful MV Agusta models that are coming soon, with designs that have never been seen before. With high-tech, race-proven materials, such as titanium and carbon fibre, we will create systems that will enhance the ‘Motorcycle Art’ that MV Agusta prides itself on, and our engineers will produce a unique sound for the range. Our exhausts will make a statement for all to see and hear that perfectly complements MV Agusta motorcycles.”

World Superbike: Will There Be A New Winner In Portugal?

August 5, 2020

The World Superbike field lined up for a race start at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna WorldSBK Press Office. — The World Superbike field lined up for a race start in 2020. Photo courtesy Dorna WorldSBK Press Office.