The 2025 Vintage Cup Series continued August 2 and 3 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL, as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
On Saturday, four classic motorcycles lined up for the 2025 AHRMA 500 Premier Vintage Cup race: Kevin Dinsmoor, riding John Turner’s 1962 BMW R50 was seated on pole position, joined by Brian Larrabure on a 1962 NYC Norton Manx, Wes Orloff on Dale Coffman’s 1967 Honda CR450 twin, and Brady Ingelse on a beautifully turned out 1962 BSA Goldstar. At the green flag Orloff shot off with a fantastic start, taking the lead into turn one. Dinsmoor stayed close and didn’t let go, ultimately passing Orloff midway through the first lap, and impressively held onto the lead to the checkered flag, with Orloff nipping at his heels the entire race finishing in a close second. Larrabure finished third, and Ingelse came in fourth.
Sunday saw Inglese sitting out this race, while Larrabure switched his ride to a 1968 NYC Norton Seeley G50. Orloff again got a great start and led into Turn 1 holding first place solidly through the 7 turns of this track. As the riders crossed the Start/Finish on their first lap, Orloff remained in front, with Larrabure right on his tail, and Dinsmoor holding steady a few bike lengths back. However, in lap three, Dinsmoor overtook Orloff to take the lead. Larrabure retired midway, and the race quickly became a slugfest of two heavy hitters, with Dinsmoor and Orloff going at each other hard for the win – never more than a bike length between them for the entire rest of the race. At the final lap’s last turn, an ignition sensor issue caused Dinsmoor’s bike to misfire. Orloff seized on the hesitation and put in a clean pass to take the victory. Dinsmoor rolled across the line in second.
“Heading into Chicago from NYC the van’s dash read 105 degrees ambient. Thankfully, after setting up, the storms came and passed in the night, bringing lower temps and humidity for the rest of the weekend, leaving us with the best summertime August weather imaginable at this beautiful South Beloit facility. The grass was green, the trees were shady, and the racing was hard! The atmosphere at our AHRMA Midwest rounds is always very special, and Blackhawk is the perfect venue to host this tight-knit community coming together” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.
Kenny continued, “I had the pleasure of spectating various times in the weekend from the fence at the carousel turn 4 / 5, with the different classes’ riders impressively getting around this complex section secured by some very welcomed air fence in the runoff. As I moved to the tower I had a great vantage point to watch our 500 Premier racers really give it their all. The riding and competition was top notch, and the sounds and smells of these classics didn’t disappoint. Hat’s off to all the folks who put these unique vintage bikes out there to be ridden hard”
“The AHRMA event at Blackhawk Farms was well attended. Racers competing there benefitted from the use of nearly 70 impact barriers in strategic areas supplied by the Roadracingworld Action Fund 501(c)(3) through the years by fundraisers and private donations as part of the Air Fence program. AHRMA has stepped up within our member base to help the continuing efforts to protect racers when and where it is needed. To donate please go to roadracingworld.com/actionfund/donate/”, shared Bob Robbins, AHRMA Safety Committee Chair.
Rounds fifteen and sixteen of the AHRMA National Road Race Series Presented by Motobilia will be August 16-17 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA.
The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT
Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI
Brian Larrabure, 1962 Norton Manx, Calabasas, CA
Brady Ingelse, 1962 BSA Goldstar, Belgium, WI
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI
Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT
Brian Larrabure, 1968 Seeley G50, Calabasas, CA
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Part 2 of a series, reprinted from the April 2011 edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Magazine. Copyright 2011, 2015, 2020, 2024. 2025. All rights reserved. www.roadracingworld.com
KEVIN SCHWANTZ On Working With Young Racers
Kevin Schwantz poses with the Red Bull AMA Rookies Cup kids at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 2008. Photo by DPPI Media.
Roadracing World: How do you coach kids and keep them safe?
Kevin Schwantz: “It’s never easy because once the kids get to the Red Bull Rookies level they’ve got pretty high goals and because they’ve got exactly the same equipment as the other guys they know that if they’re the best they should be the fastest guy out there. I find most of the kids try to latch on to someone going faster and try to figure it out. My approach to those kids is you’ve got to go out and work at it, it’s not something that’s going just click and you find a second. You’ve got to go out, find your rhythm, find your pace, then start trimming bits off in every section. Even at the top, riders struggle to find where the limit is; Casey Stoner is a classic example, he’s won a bunch of races this year but he’s crashed out of a few in the first six laps. It’s never easy to get that through to kids because they go ‘the other kid’s doing it and he’s making it look easy.’”
Roadracing World: What kind of tone do you use?
Kevin Schwantz: “To work with these kids you’ve got to learn each kid and what makes that kid tick. What I really liked about the U.S. Red Bull Rookies program in 2008 was that I got to ride with the kids: That’s such an easier way to coach a kid. I’d follow them, I’d pass them, I’d lead them ’round, then let them pass me back, so I could see what they’re doing wrong. Then we’d come in, we’d talk about it and maybe if the next session was qualifying, so I wasn’t riding with them, they’d come back in with a beaming smile: ‘What you told me helped me so much!’ You got to learn each kid. It’s different with the Red Bull Rookies Cup in MotoGP because there’s so many people trying to coach the kid, whether it’s parents, managers or some of the 125cc GP guys. In America we had the kids more secluded, we kept the parents away, we had our own mechanics working on the bikes, so it was a great opportunity to work with them. It’s so difficult from the edge of the track to pick up on what they need to do better.”
Kevin Schwantz poses with his 1993 500cc GP World Championship-winning Suzuki RGV500 at Indy in 2009. Photo by DPPI.
Roadracing World: How do you keep an eye on dads who may put too much pressure on their kids?
Kevin Schwantz: “You can see that absolutely in every kid that’s out there, whether they’re doing it because they absolutely love it, it’s the best thing they’ve ever done in their lives and there’s no pressure, they’re just having great time; or there’s the kids going ‘Oh man,’ and you can tell they’re getting heat from mom and dad who are going ‘Do you know how much money we’ve spent to get you here?’ And there’s every scenario in between those two extremes—no pressure and more pressure than a factory rider trying to win a World Championship at the last race.
“We’ve got a big enough group of people here to deal with any problems like that. If we see dads getting angry or pointing fingers, we can’t tell the dad how to raise the kid, but we can walk in and say ‘I know where his struggles are coming from’ and try to help them.”
Check back for the next installment of Taking Kids Racing.
Building on the global success of the original VARG MX, version 1.2 introduces advanced updates in powertrain, chassis design, and software features, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the Premium electric motorcycle industry.
At the heart of the VARG MX 1.2 is the Stark 80hp electric powertrain, outperforming any traditional 450cc motocross bike. What truly sets it apart is the fully adjustable power delivery, allowing riders to fine-tune output from 10hp to 80hp in real-time. Fine control over the power curve and motor braking ensures a ride that’s perfectly adapted to every rider, track, or terrain all at the tip of your fingers.
The new Arkenstone isn’t just a display; it’s a fully functioning track tested smartphone.
Fully integrated and field-tested toughness, this Android-powered unit sits in the handlebar and wirelessly connects deeper to the entire bike ecosystem, providing improved connectivity.
With a few taps, riders can fine-tune power delivery, switch maps on the fly, and now with the new LAPS feature, track GPS lap times and navigate new terrain.
Developed with one of the world’s top map providers, LAPS gives riders real-time track data and splits, right on the bike.
Whether it’s race day or a full day of motos, the VARG MX 1.2 delivers unmatched performance and range.
Powered by a proprietary 7.2 kWh battery, housed in a patented magnesium honeycomb case, the 1.2 now offers up to 20% more range than its predecessor. With a peak of 80 horsepower, 973 Nm at the wheel, and weighing just 118 kg. The VARG MX 1.2 delivers unmatched performance for longer.
The battery itself plays a structural role, improving frame stiffness and thermal performance, while the updated motor increases efficiency and keeps heat low, letting you ride harder, longer.
The VARG MX 1.2 isn’t just designed in the lab, it’s developed at race speed.
Under the direction of Sébastien Tortelli, two-time World Champion and Stark’s Racing Director, the bike has been relentlessly tested, raced, and refined to push performance further with every lap. Tortelli, who led testing for the original VARG, now oversees Stark’s racing program, a vital channel for high-speed R&D that directly shapes every update in the 1.2.
Sébastien Tortelli, Stark Future – Racing Director: “Racing is where weaknesses show and strengths are proven. With the VARG MX 1.2, we’ve turned competition into development; every race, every rider, every condition feeds into what we build. This bike is the direct result of that process. It’s taken a lot of sweat, hard work, and constant learning to raise the bar for what’s possible in motocross. We’re not just keeping up-we’re delivering more traction, more stability, more features, and a longer range. We’re pushing the boundaries.”
Motocross legend Kevin Windham, renowned for his flawless technique and deep understanding of bike feel, added after testing the bike:
“I’ve ridden everything there is to ride, and this is the future.” Windham praised the bike’s instant power, natural balance, and how quickly it felt familiar, even after decades on gas machines. “instead of managing a machine. I could see this being the new normal sooner than people think.”
This isn’t a lab experiment; it’s a machine refined through real feedback in over 50 countries. Through a dealer-supported testing and race program in 18 countries, paired with live input from Stark’s connected riding ecosystem, every detail of the 1.2 has been shaped by riders, from firmware logic and suspension feel to mechanical function & durability.
What’s New in the VARG MX 1.2
· Updated powertrain with improved efficiency
· New battery pack with 7.2 kWh
· New frame, lighter by using an even stronger steel alloy with twice the strength of the chromoly steel used by other European manufacturers and increased flex.
· Overmolded wiring harness for extreme conditions
· Internally routed map switch cable, cleaner and protected
· Redesigned chain guide with 266% more lateral stiffness and minimal 7 % weight gain
· Lap mode, which will also be made available in all existing bikes in the next few months
· New inner tubes, improved significant durability
· New Stark Arkenstone Phone and docking station, with better connectivity, speed, brightness and clamping system
· New gearbox, lighter and higher efficiency
The new high-strength steel alloy frame is 0.9 kg lighter with refined flex around the shock mount area. This enhances feedback, rider comfort, and control.
The KYB suspension system has also been retuned with updated mid-valve shim stacks, 310mm of travel, and selectable spring rates based on rider weight, something no other OEM offers today.
Less maintenance, more laps, more freedom
With no pistons, clutches, or filters to worry about, the VARG MX 1.2 slashes maintenance time and cost. Over 100 hours of riding, it can save owners up to $5,000 USD compared to a traditional 450cc.
And unlike anyone else in the segment,
Stark offers a two-year full warranty on the entire bike.
A Tailored Experience, Built Around You:
· Choice of Dunlop MX34 or Pirelli MX32 tires with tubes or mousse
Stark Future is on a mission to revolutionize the motorcycle industry by leading the shift toward sustainability and drastically reducing CO₂ and plastic pollution. Through cuttingedge design and unmatched performance, the company delivers emotionally powerful, timelessly beautiful premium electric motorcycles that surpass traditional technology. Guided by a philosophy of innovation, quality, and user-focused simplicity, Stark Future combines bold ambition with a relentless pursuit of excellence. The brand’s iconic gold logo symbolizes its full-circle approach to sustainability and its uncompromising drive to be number one.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that new lap records have been established at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following records were achieved:
Twins Cup:
-Race Lap Record: 1:30.544 – Alessandro Di Mario, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
Supersport:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:25.964 – Mathew Scholtz, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:26.094 – PJ Jacobsen, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
Build.Train.Race:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:46.428 – Miranda Cain, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:47.957 – Miranda Cain, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
Talent Cup:
-Race Lap Record: 1:34.858- Hank Vossberg, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Race Lap Record: 1:35.876 – Alessandro Di Mario, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
Dunlop is the number one selling and largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in North America. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments.
Alessandro di Mario wins the Twins Cup in MotoAmerica with the RS 660, third place for the Aprilia RSV4 in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours in the EWC.
Aprilia Racing confirms its status as a global motorsport powerhouse by achieving two prestigious results simultaneously in different parts of the world. These successes further strengthen Aprilia’s position as a standout force in international racing, showcasing the versatility and competitiveness of two of its machines, the Aprilia RS 660 and the RSV4, across different challenges and racing environments.
In the United States, Alessandro Di Mario of Team Robem Engineering successfully defended his MotoAmerica Twins Cup title, claiming his second consecutive championship and securing Aprilia’s third title in this category in the last five years. Di Mario won both races at the Virginia International Raceway, securing the title already in Saturday’s first race and dominating a weekend in which of the 37 riders entered at VIR, 16 competed aboard Aprilia RS 660, a testament to the bike’s continued dominance in the category. After kicking off the 2025 season with three consecutive second-place finishes, Di Mario embarked on an unstoppable winning streak, taking victory in the last seven races, including both races at VIR this weekend.
At the same time, in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours, the third round of the 2025 FIM EWC Endurance World Championship, the Aprilia RSV4 secured an exceptional third place in the Superstock class. This marks Aprilia’s second podium in three years, and the first ever achieved in Japan by an all-Italian team, with the Revo/M2 Racing Team. The result in this historic race confirms the competitiveness and reliability of the RSV4 1100.
Kevin Calia, Simone Saltarelli, and Flavio Ferroni on the Superstock podium. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
The team made up of Kevin Calia, Simone Saltarelli, and Flavio Ferroni, all making their debut on this track, delivered a flawless race, bringing the Aprilia RSV4 1100 onto the Superstock podium. The Aprilia RSV4 1100 completed all 206 laps without any technical issues, confirming its reliability and competitiveness in one of the most demanding challenges on the global racing calendar. This is the team’s first international podium, achieved in their debut at the prestigious Japanese race, on a circuit never before tackled by either the riders or the team.
MASSIMO RIVOLA, CEO APRILIA RACING:
“Winning the MotoAmerica Twins Cup title for the second consecutive year confirms Di Mario’s talent and the quality of the RS 660 in this tough and competitive championship. Alessandro and his Team Robem Engineering deserve huge applause for the work they’ve done throughout the season. What the Revo/M2 Racing Team achieved in Japan was equally impressive. An Italian team taking on such a challenging event for the first time, on a circuit like Suzuka, full of traps and home-track specialists, is something we will remember. Kevin, Simone, and Flavio were flawless, as was the Team. The Aprilia RSV4 was impeccable too, and in this World Endurance Championship it can definitely play a leading role in the Superstock class, a category that will only become more important in the future.”
Following a 1-2 finish in the inaugural AdventureTrackers race at the 2024 Sturgis TT, which saw Sammy Halbert and Ivan Cervantes take the top two spots on stock Tiger 1200 motorcycles, Triumph returns to the Progressive American Flat Track AdventureTrackers series, with two elite riders set to compete aboard stock 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro motorcycles. This year’s campaign includes four thrilling races across South Dakota and Illinois, showcasing the performance and versatility of Triumph’s middleweight adventure platform.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Triumph Line-Up:
• Brandon Paasch – #196: A two-time Daytona 200 winner and seasoned road racer, Brandon brings a unique blend of speed, precision, and adaptability to the dirt. Known for his aggressive style and technical finesse, Paasch is ready to push the Tiger 900 GT Pro to its limits in the AdventureTrackers format.
• Dalton Gauthier – #79: The 2019 AFT Singles Champion is a proven flat track competitor and no stranger to high-stakes racing. With his deep dirt track experience and natural talent, Gauthier is poised to be a top contender in every round of the 2025 series.
The 2025 expanded AdventureTracker season will feature two short track and two TT races. Locations this season include the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Short Track in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as well as at the Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Race Schedule:
• Monday, August 4 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Tuesday, August 5 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Saturday, August 16 – Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America “The AdventureTrackers series continues to be an exciting platform to demonstrate the real-world performance of our adventure motorcycles. With Brandon and Dalton piloting the 2025 Tiger 900 GT Pro, we’re confident in our ability to compete at the highest level and show fans just how capable these bikes are—straight from the showroom floor.”
For more information about the race and to follow Triumph’s performance, visit the American Flat Track website.
They say good things come in threes. That is certainly the case at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as this week in Sturgis, South Dakota, includes three Progressive American Flat Track rounds, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. And the first of those three – tonight’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I – both featured the Mission Triple Challenge format and added a third class to the mix with the much anticipated return of the AFT AdventureTrackers™.
Meanwhile, two-time Grand National ChampionBriar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) is currently on a mission to up his Mission AFT SuperTwins title tally to match the #3 on his number plate.
He took another step in that direction with his sixth victory of the season, which came following a(nother) knock-down, drag-out battle with chief rival Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT).
Main Event 1
For the second time this season, the series used the new-for-‘25 Mission Triple Challenge format. Three successive Main Events – a 10-lap sprint, a 15-lapper that paid double points, and a final 20-lap Main which concluded the night with triple the points – determined the evening’s overall winner. All of this action was somehow contained by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club’s ultra-tight Short Track, which at 1/5-mile is claimed to be the shortest ever negotiated by twin-cylinders throughout the long history of the Grand National Championship.
The first Main Event barely gave the combatants a chance to breathe, taking just over two minutes to complete. But despite the diminutive track and short duration, Bauman still had enough room and time to deliver a relative blowout. The RWR ace grabbed the holeshot and immediately pulled clear of the frantic melee behind.
Daniels found himself an early fourth, overtaken at launch by ST master Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07) and Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R).
It took Daniels just two laps to drive up the inside of both, but by then Bauman was nearly a second out in front.
But even with clear air in front of Daniels, Bauman would eventually work that advantage up to 1.329 seconds by the time he took the checkered flag.
Robinson came home third, followed by a charging Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke).
Main Event 2
Daniels nearly pulled off the holeshot, but that merely put him in a position for Bauman to push him wide and allow a resourceful Robinson through into second. Undeterred, the Estenson Racing pilot quickly regrouped and powered under Robinson to close right in on Bauman’s rear wheel.
Before he could attempt a strike, however, the race was red-flagged as a result of a crash on the part of Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Luczak Racing Yamaha MT-07).
While Bauman and Daniels picked their battle back up after the restart, Whale joined the party with the impressive utilization of an high-risk, high-reward, high line. But before the shootout could really take shape, another red was shown, this time due to a crash that involved Bender (again) and Fisher.
While Bauman grabbed the lead off the start for a third time, he got extremely loose and Daniels instantly pounced.
Bauman would go on to survive scares in the same corner on the subsequent two laps as well, allowing his rival to earn the win with more than a half second to spare.
Despite the repeated bobbles, Bauman maintained second, followed by Whale, Robinson, and Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke).
Main Event 3
Bauman and Daniels saved the best for last, going back and forth down to the final lap.
The two swapped first place multiple times on the opening handful of laps before Daniels finally established himself in first and locked down the inside.
Unlike the earlier fights, the title fighters didn’t have this one all to themselves with Robinson, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), and Whale in close contention, eagerly awaiting any mistake that would allow them to potentially pull off an upset.
And that opportunity seemed almost likely, with Bauman riding on the ragged edge in hopes of finding a way – any way – past Daniels.
But rather than make a mistake, Bauman made it happen, ripping through with six to go. Robinson followed him past Daniels, but the Yamaha rider put himself right back into second and looked to turn the tables once again.
However, try as he might, Daniels couldn’t work out a path to the win and was forced to watch from close behind as Bauman claimed his sixth overall win of the year.
Bauman said, “Dallas took me to school in the second Main Event. To come back and get him… he usually just builds momentum and gets better throughout the night. My Rick Ware Racing/Part Plus/Latus Motors team worked really, really hard. We changed quite a bit of stuff even though we’ve been fast all day… Dallas is so good. I’ve never been this stressed out all the time, but we’re out here, baby, and we’re working for it.”
Robinson finished third in Main Event 3 and the overall results. Lowe finished fourth in Main Event 3 to move up to sixth in the final round results, while Whale took fifth in the race and fourth overall.
Wiles was awarded fifth overall following his 7-6-6 night.
Bauman now leads the Mission AFT SuperTwins championship fight over Daniels by just eight points (208-200). Robinson is a distant third at 135.
AFT Singles presented by KICKER
The Mission Triple Challenge delivered another barnburner in AFT Singles presented by KICKER action, with three different riders earning a win, including the round’s overall victor, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R).
Main Event 1
The night’s first Main Event saw Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) overcome a determined challenge from Saathoff, who stormed by at one point only to be quickly dropped back to second.
Saathoff made another last-lap stab at the win, but Brunner held strong to grab the win by 0.230 seconds.
Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F) slipped free from the big pack behind him to earn a fairly safe third a little over a second back of the win.
Rising stars Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Rice’s Rapid Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) and Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) came home fourth and fifth, with Tadman fighting past his fellow rookie on the final circulation.
Meanwhile, title leader Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), who was feeling under the weather throughout the day, could only manage a sixth-place result
Main Event 2
Under the weather or not, Main Event 2 saw Drane revert to his more typical form, blasting up to second off the start and then sailing past Brunner to capture the lead just two laps in.
With the Australian walking off at the front, Brunner turned his attention to locking down second with Saathoff and Tadman in hot pursuit. That is until the race was red-flagged due to a bizarre crash that saw RoosEvans yanked clear of his bike when his left leg was somehow snared by the machine of Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F).
Following the staggered restart, Drane resumed his position at the front. However, this time he found himself under serious fire from Tadman. The rookie tapped back into his California style, railing around the outside of both Saathoff and Brunner to zero in on Drane.
While he even nosed ahead at one point, Tadman couldn’t quite make a move stick and Drane went on to claim the victory.
Brunner finished third ahead of Saathoff, while Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) – who made his way into the Main Event program via the LCQ – finished fifth.
Main Event 3
After twice being denied, Saathoff pulled it all together when it mattered the most. The RWR pilot switched up his tactics to employ a Tadman-like high line and used it to work his way past Brunner, Tadman himself, and, soon enough, Drane to grab the lead.
Even when all alone in the lead, Saathoff continued to ride high, moving more than a second out in front of archrival Drane in the process.
Behind, Tadman and Brunner went back-and-forth for several laps while contesting third before up-and-comer Tadman finally established himself in the position.
A late charge from Drane saw him pull back alongside Saathoff with just two laps to go. However, Saathoff simply refused to allow him through as the two waged yet another epic final-lap clash.
Tadman came home in third followed by Brunner and RoosEvans.
The overall podium mirrored that of Main Event 3, with Saathoff earning his second win of the season, Drane scoring his sixth consecutive podium, and Tadman picking up the third podium of his stellar rookie season.
Brunner finished fourth in the race as well as the overall results, while RoosEvans was fifth in Main Event 3 and sixth overall. Fifth place overall went to Pfanders thanks to the combined points added up from his 8-6-6 evening.
Saathoff said, “This is very meaningful. I took a chance in that race off the start, and I just rolled with it. Man, I didn’t want to have to close the door on Tom that hard, but I was there for the win, and I wasn’t giving it up on the last lap. Hats off to my whole team. I can’t thank everybody enough. I’m so happy to have done it here.”
Despite suffering the narrow defeat, Drane continues to lead the title fight quite comfortably, boasting 191 points to Saathoff’s 172. Brunner is third at 151.
AFT AdventureTrackers™
While the Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT Singles utilized the Mission Triple Challenge format, the AFT AdventureTrackers determined its first winner of the season in a single 10-lap Main Event, with 500-pound, near-stock Dual Adventure bikes going bar-to-bar in a two-wheeled cage match.
The sky-high capabilities of these versatile bikes – some of which were either ridden on the streets or sourced from dealer showroom floors as recently as yesterday – was expertly demonstrated by a field stacked with elite racers.
None did so more effectively than Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250). The 2022 Mission Production Twins champion leveraged a low line to cut under early leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) with eight laps remaining.
2018 AFT Singles champ Bromley spent the remainder of the race muscling his bike around in a fruitless bid to square up Janisch.
Afterward, Janisch said, “We’ve been having a blast. I got to ride the thing all day yesterday out in the hills, enjoying the scenic views of Sturgis, which was amazing. I’ve got to thank everyone who helped us out. I had a good battle with Dan, and I’m stoked to get the first one.”
2019 AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) claimed the final spot on the box following a three-way scrap that also included fourth-place finisher Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Memphis Shades BMW F 900 GS) and fifth-place finisher Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250).
In fact, Wiles appeared to have third all but sewn up, however, a mechanical issue on the final lap allowed Gauthier to steal back the position at the last possible moment.
Next Up:
The stars of Progressive American Flat Track will be back in action tomorrow as the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track IIconcludes this early-week ST doubleheader on Tuesday, August 5.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT), with the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II set to air the following day, Sunday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT).
Racing in the dog days of summer is often a time when the grids are a little lighter, as vacation travel plans compete for weekend recreation time for track bound families. However, with rainy forecasts impacting a near record 15 weekends in a row in New England there was a pent-up demand for sunny track time and round 5 of the NEMRR series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway provided the perfect outlet. For the first time in 2025 there was a 100% chance of sun, fun and great racing and the riders fully embraced the opportunity.
Super Street Race. Photo by Sam Draiss.
The Super Street Class, NEMRR’s gateway to road racing that allows track day prepared machines and riders the opportunity to take part in a race weekend, had a record 26 entries this weekend! In the Unlimited division Mark Roberto and Eric Simpson traded wins on Saturday and Sunday, and in the Lighweight Division Jason Feinberg and Micheal Tower each took a race win. Simpson ran the fastest lap times of the weekend, with his quickest laps being not only good enough to win Super Street but would also have him at the front of the “next step” Novice division.
In the Novice division, three riders stood out from the crowd. The Novice division is the entry level racing class at NEMRR. Racers stay in the Novice class until they rdemonstrate the abilty to run times better than a designated “bump out” threshold, which varies in accordance with motorcycle size. Two riders in the larger displacement divisions, Randy Morrissette and Christopher O’Shea, took wins over the race weekend and flat-out crushed the 1:23 bump out time for the Novice division as they ran times all the way down into the 1:19 range. In addition Nate Lamontagne was able to run times in the 1:19 range on his lightweight bike – dominating in his class wins and guaranteeing a bump in to the Amateur division. Congratulations to all!
Joseph Townsend (167) on his Yamaha R6. Photo by Sam Draiss.
Joseph Townsend continued his impressive 2025 Amamteur campaign on his Yamaha R6. In addition to carding wins in multiple Middleweight and Heavyweight classes on both Saturday and Sunday, Townsend worked past fellow Amateur standout Rui Almeida on lap three of the Amateur Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for cash and pulled away to victory by a comfortable 5 second margin at the checkered flag.
Eli Block (9) battling with Adam Muscaro (57). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the expert ranks, three riders had standout weekends. First up was Eli Block who set a track record on his KTM Supermoto bike. Eli ran an impressive 1:13.799 lap on his motard, a time that would be competitive in many the Middleweight division races! Block battled with fellow Motard standout Adam Muscaro in his race wins.
Eric Wood (5) on his Dunlop-shod Yamaha R6. Photo by Sam Draiss.
2025 has been a breakout year for Adam Guyer, who has been dominating the Lightwieght classes on his Aprilia RS660 all season long. In addition to scoring 5 wins over the weekend, Guyer put on an impressive performance in the Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash. On his Lightwieght legal motorcycle Guyer finished 2nd in the Middleweight Grand Prix Division and a 3rd place finish overall….an impressive performance in a class dominated by 4 cylinder 600cc machinery. Veteran Eric Wood led all expert racers over the weekend, scoring victories in 6 classes across the Middleweight, Heavyweight and Unlmited displacement division including a wire to wire victory in the featured Dash for Cash. Wood, who often rides a Ducati V2, ran all of his races on his Dunlop-shod Yamaha R6. “This bike is so much fun to ride – it turns left when I simply look left, and that makes it a great weapon for New Hampshire Motor Speedway” Wood noted from the Dash for Cash podium.
The final round of the Northeast Motorcycle Road Racing Series will hold the final round of the 2025 season on August 23-24 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Nearly every championship is up for grabs at this final round will be a double points event. For more information please visit www.nemrr.com
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame have confirmed the new inductees that will be recognized at their 18th annual event at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario, Saturday, October 25.
Famed tuner and bike builder Rob Egan, owner of Brooklin Cycle Racing in Whitby, leads this year’s nomination group. Egan has owned a performance shop and dealership since the late 1970s and built bikes and ran teams for top racers including Steve Gervais, Norm Murphy, Paul MacMillan, Francis Martin, Micheal Taylor (class of 2015) and Kevin Lacombe.
Legendary Flat Track builder and tuner George Evans supported son Chris Evans (Class of 2015) career and found time to assist top Pros including Doug Lawrence and the late Tyler Seguin, the 2023 Pro National Champ on an Evans prepared Honda.
Scott Miller has been a main stay of the Kitchener Waterloo two-wheeled performance scene since the 1970s, toiling at Zdeno’s Honda and the famous Cy-Jo Cycle Palace. Miller started building bikes for local races including Mark Kowalski and Neil Jenkins, mostly for Yamaha Motor Canada. He rose to fame on the unlimited Formula USA WERA tour south of the border in the early 1990s, achieving success for Chiropractor Mark Brubacker’s “Barely Human” Race team at Road Atlanta with the late Fritz Kling of Michigan at the controls.
Miller eventually built Suzukis for the Cronoa Beer backed Ebsco Media Suzuki squad in the U.S., taking the squad to success at the Suzuka Eight Hours World Endurance round, with riders including Canadian legend Jordan Szoke (Class of 2023).
Miller built Hondas for Szoke in 2010 for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship, scoring a perfect season in Superbike and coming up one race short in the middleweight Sport Bike category. Miller currently runs the Economy Lube and Tire team for BMW Motorrad Canada, with Alex Dumas currently leading the points on that tour.
Doug Hoover won his first Motocross race in 1978 at the age of 13 and was a Schoolboy Champ the next year. He eventually raced for 11 years, retiring at the age of the 24. “The Sweeper” eventually won the 1981 125cc National Crown and all classes in the Ontario Pro Series. By 1984, he was second Nationally in 250cc and 125cc Nationals as well as Supercross runner-up. He earned the CMA National 125cc crown in 1985, and was second in the Grand Prix of Canada, and joined Team Canadian in Europe that fall.
London Ontario’s Inglis Cycle currently sells Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph, CFMoto and Kawasaki machinery. Mike, Gord, and Lori Inglis very much follow in the footsteps of their great grandfather George William Foster, who owned a motorcycle manufacturer and parts business in London, England, in the early 1900s. The Inglis family, with fifth generation members Alan and David now part of the team, have supported the sport and racing since their business started in London 1978.
A top Motocross racer from a forgotten era of the 1970s, Jay Kimber started on a Bultaco, before switching to CZ, winning the 1972 125cc Ontario Senior title. Kimber eventually joined Carl Bastedo’s powerhouse works Kawasaki team, and achieved success in their 125 class, including at World Championship events in the U.S.A. at Mid-Ohio (1977 – 12th) and Unadilla (1979 – 12th). He retired in 1981 and started stock car racing.
A star of flat track in Canada and the U.S.A., Doug “Fresh” Lawrence is a competitor who sets the standard in his discipline of competition. Now 40 and still racing and organizing events at his home venue (as well as commentating), Welland County Speedway, Lawrence has raced every type of bike and track (including the X Games for American television), and achieved his best success on Harley-Davidson and Honda equipment built and tuned by his father, Doug Sr. Lawrence also had solid success in a brief roadracing career in 2016 and 2017, shortly after qualifying for eight AMA National Flat Track main events in 2014.
2002 Parts Canada Superbike Pro Open Sport Bike National Championship podium at Shannonville Motorsport Park (class of 2025) features new number one Frank Trombino (centre) as well as bike builder Rob Egan of Brooklin Cycle Racing (Class of 2025, glasses and hat, on the right of the “war lord of Shannonville”) and some of the staff of Ab’s Cycle, another 2025 Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee. Photo by Colin Fraser.
This year’s Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Historical Inductee is Ab Everest, the late owner/operator of Ab’s Cycle outside Oshawa, Ontario, east of Toronto who passed away in 1997. A central figure in Canadian racing, Ab’s supported a number of competitors, the shop active supporting top Pro Frank Trombino in the 2000s, before the Harley-Davidson and Yamaha dealer closed in 2002 after 40 years in business.
For 2025, the Bar and Hedy Hodgson Award will go to former Flat Track competitor and current Canadian event announcer and television host Frank C. Wood. Wood raced on the ovals in the 1970s and then turned his attention to announcing a variety of activities, including the legendary Corduroy Enduro. Bar and Hedy Hodgson are the founders of the International Motorcycles Supershow and initial supporters of the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
This year’s Ambassador Award will be presented to John and Dominique Bondar, the couple who purchased Shannonville Motorsport Park in the fall of 2019. Initially built by former shop owner and racer John Nelson (Class of 2006), S.M.P. (“The birthplace of champions”) will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary of competition next year – the first race at the then just-updated and expanded venue was a motorcycle event held on Thanksgiving, 1976.
Wes Orloff (74) battled Kevin Dinsmoor (304) at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo by Craig Chawla.
The 2025 Vintage Cup Series continued August 2 and 3 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL, as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
On Saturday, four classic motorcycles lined up for the 2025 AHRMA 500 Premier Vintage Cup race: Kevin Dinsmoor, riding John Turner’s 1962 BMW R50 was seated on pole position, joined by Brian Larrabure on a 1962 NYC Norton Manx, Wes Orloff on Dale Coffman’s 1967 Honda CR450 twin, and Brady Ingelse on a beautifully turned out 1962 BSA Goldstar. At the green flag Orloff shot off with a fantastic start, taking the lead into turn one. Dinsmoor stayed close and didn’t let go, ultimately passing Orloff midway through the first lap, and impressively held onto the lead to the checkered flag, with Orloff nipping at his heels the entire race finishing in a close second. Larrabure finished third, and Ingelse came in fourth.
Sunday saw Inglese sitting out this race, while Larrabure switched his ride to a 1968 NYC Norton Seeley G50. Orloff again got a great start and led into Turn 1 holding first place solidly through the 7 turns of this track. As the riders crossed the Start/Finish on their first lap, Orloff remained in front, with Larrabure right on his tail, and Dinsmoor holding steady a few bike lengths back. However, in lap three, Dinsmoor overtook Orloff to take the lead. Larrabure retired midway, and the race quickly became a slugfest of two heavy hitters, with Dinsmoor and Orloff going at each other hard for the win – never more than a bike length between them for the entire rest of the race. At the final lap’s last turn, an ignition sensor issue caused Dinsmoor’s bike to misfire. Orloff seized on the hesitation and put in a clean pass to take the victory. Dinsmoor rolled across the line in second.
“Heading into Chicago from NYC the van’s dash read 105 degrees ambient. Thankfully, after setting up, the storms came and passed in the night, bringing lower temps and humidity for the rest of the weekend, leaving us with the best summertime August weather imaginable at this beautiful South Beloit facility. The grass was green, the trees were shady, and the racing was hard! The atmosphere at our AHRMA Midwest rounds is always very special, and Blackhawk is the perfect venue to host this tight-knit community coming together” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.
Kenny continued, “I had the pleasure of spectating various times in the weekend from the fence at the carousel turn 4 / 5, with the different classes’ riders impressively getting around this complex section secured by some very welcomed air fence in the runoff. As I moved to the tower I had a great vantage point to watch our 500 Premier racers really give it their all. The riding and competition was top notch, and the sounds and smells of these classics didn’t disappoint. Hat’s off to all the folks who put these unique vintage bikes out there to be ridden hard”
“The AHRMA event at Blackhawk Farms was well attended. Racers competing there benefitted from the use of nearly 70 impact barriers in strategic areas supplied by the Roadracingworld Action Fund 501(c)(3) through the years by fundraisers and private donations as part of the Air Fence program. AHRMA has stepped up within our member base to help the continuing efforts to protect racers when and where it is needed. To donate please go to roadracingworld.com/actionfund/donate/”, shared Bob Robbins, AHRMA Safety Committee Chair.
Rounds fifteen and sixteen of the AHRMA National Road Race Series Presented by Motobilia will be August 16-17 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA.
The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT
Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI
Brian Larrabure, 1962 Norton Manx, Calabasas, CA
Brady Ingelse, 1962 BSA Goldstar, Belgium, WI
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Wes Orloff, 1967 Honda CR450, Mukwonago, WI
Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT
Brian Larrabure, 1968 Seeley G50, Calabasas, CA
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Kevin Schwantz (right) working with Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup riders Taylor Mackenzie (center) and Mathew Scholtz (left) at Brno in 2010. Photo by Gold & Goose/GEPA Pictures, courtesy Red Bull.
Part 2 of a series, reprinted from the April 2011 edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Magazine. Copyright 2011, 2015, 2020, 2024. 2025. All rights reserved. www.roadracingworld.com
KEVIN SCHWANTZ On Working With Young Racers
Kevin Schwantz poses with the Red Bull AMA Rookies Cup kids at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 2008. Photo by DPPI Media.
Roadracing World: How do you coach kids and keep them safe?
Kevin Schwantz: “It’s never easy because once the kids get to the Red Bull Rookies level they’ve got pretty high goals and because they’ve got exactly the same equipment as the other guys they know that if they’re the best they should be the fastest guy out there. I find most of the kids try to latch on to someone going faster and try to figure it out. My approach to those kids is you’ve got to go out and work at it, it’s not something that’s going just click and you find a second. You’ve got to go out, find your rhythm, find your pace, then start trimming bits off in every section. Even at the top, riders struggle to find where the limit is; Casey Stoner is a classic example, he’s won a bunch of races this year but he’s crashed out of a few in the first six laps. It’s never easy to get that through to kids because they go ‘the other kid’s doing it and he’s making it look easy.’”
Roadracing World: What kind of tone do you use?
Kevin Schwantz: “To work with these kids you’ve got to learn each kid and what makes that kid tick. What I really liked about the U.S. Red Bull Rookies program in 2008 was that I got to ride with the kids: That’s such an easier way to coach a kid. I’d follow them, I’d pass them, I’d lead them ’round, then let them pass me back, so I could see what they’re doing wrong. Then we’d come in, we’d talk about it and maybe if the next session was qualifying, so I wasn’t riding with them, they’d come back in with a beaming smile: ‘What you told me helped me so much!’ You got to learn each kid. It’s different with the Red Bull Rookies Cup in MotoGP because there’s so many people trying to coach the kid, whether it’s parents, managers or some of the 125cc GP guys. In America we had the kids more secluded, we kept the parents away, we had our own mechanics working on the bikes, so it was a great opportunity to work with them. It’s so difficult from the edge of the track to pick up on what they need to do better.”
Kevin Schwantz poses with his 1993 500cc GP World Championship-winning Suzuki RGV500 at Indy in 2009. Photo by DPPI.
Roadracing World: How do you keep an eye on dads who may put too much pressure on their kids?
Kevin Schwantz: “You can see that absolutely in every kid that’s out there, whether they’re doing it because they absolutely love it, it’s the best thing they’ve ever done in their lives and there’s no pressure, they’re just having great time; or there’s the kids going ‘Oh man,’ and you can tell they’re getting heat from mom and dad who are going ‘Do you know how much money we’ve spent to get you here?’ And there’s every scenario in between those two extremes—no pressure and more pressure than a factory rider trying to win a World Championship at the last race.
“We’ve got a big enough group of people here to deal with any problems like that. If we see dads getting angry or pointing fingers, we can’t tell the dad how to raise the kid, but we can walk in and say ‘I know where his struggles are coming from’ and try to help them.”
Check back for the next installment of Taking Kids Racing.
Building on the global success of the original VARG MX, version 1.2 introduces advanced updates in powertrain, chassis design, and software features, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the Premium electric motorcycle industry.
At the heart of the VARG MX 1.2 is the Stark 80hp electric powertrain, outperforming any traditional 450cc motocross bike. What truly sets it apart is the fully adjustable power delivery, allowing riders to fine-tune output from 10hp to 80hp in real-time. Fine control over the power curve and motor braking ensures a ride that’s perfectly adapted to every rider, track, or terrain all at the tip of your fingers.
The new Arkenstone isn’t just a display; it’s a fully functioning track tested smartphone.
Fully integrated and field-tested toughness, this Android-powered unit sits in the handlebar and wirelessly connects deeper to the entire bike ecosystem, providing improved connectivity.
With a few taps, riders can fine-tune power delivery, switch maps on the fly, and now with the new LAPS feature, track GPS lap times and navigate new terrain.
Developed with one of the world’s top map providers, LAPS gives riders real-time track data and splits, right on the bike.
Whether it’s race day or a full day of motos, the VARG MX 1.2 delivers unmatched performance and range.
Powered by a proprietary 7.2 kWh battery, housed in a patented magnesium honeycomb case, the 1.2 now offers up to 20% more range than its predecessor. With a peak of 80 horsepower, 973 Nm at the wheel, and weighing just 118 kg. The VARG MX 1.2 delivers unmatched performance for longer.
The battery itself plays a structural role, improving frame stiffness and thermal performance, while the updated motor increases efficiency and keeps heat low, letting you ride harder, longer.
The VARG MX 1.2 isn’t just designed in the lab, it’s developed at race speed.
Under the direction of Sébastien Tortelli, two-time World Champion and Stark’s Racing Director, the bike has been relentlessly tested, raced, and refined to push performance further with every lap. Tortelli, who led testing for the original VARG, now oversees Stark’s racing program, a vital channel for high-speed R&D that directly shapes every update in the 1.2.
Sébastien Tortelli, Stark Future – Racing Director: “Racing is where weaknesses show and strengths are proven. With the VARG MX 1.2, we’ve turned competition into development; every race, every rider, every condition feeds into what we build. This bike is the direct result of that process. It’s taken a lot of sweat, hard work, and constant learning to raise the bar for what’s possible in motocross. We’re not just keeping up-we’re delivering more traction, more stability, more features, and a longer range. We’re pushing the boundaries.”
Motocross legend Kevin Windham, renowned for his flawless technique and deep understanding of bike feel, added after testing the bike:
“I’ve ridden everything there is to ride, and this is the future.” Windham praised the bike’s instant power, natural balance, and how quickly it felt familiar, even after decades on gas machines. “instead of managing a machine. I could see this being the new normal sooner than people think.”
This isn’t a lab experiment; it’s a machine refined through real feedback in over 50 countries. Through a dealer-supported testing and race program in 18 countries, paired with live input from Stark’s connected riding ecosystem, every detail of the 1.2 has been shaped by riders, from firmware logic and suspension feel to mechanical function & durability.
What’s New in the VARG MX 1.2
· Updated powertrain with improved efficiency
· New battery pack with 7.2 kWh
· New frame, lighter by using an even stronger steel alloy with twice the strength of the chromoly steel used by other European manufacturers and increased flex.
· Overmolded wiring harness for extreme conditions
· Internally routed map switch cable, cleaner and protected
· Redesigned chain guide with 266% more lateral stiffness and minimal 7 % weight gain
· Lap mode, which will also be made available in all existing bikes in the next few months
· New inner tubes, improved significant durability
· New Stark Arkenstone Phone and docking station, with better connectivity, speed, brightness and clamping system
· New gearbox, lighter and higher efficiency
The new high-strength steel alloy frame is 0.9 kg lighter with refined flex around the shock mount area. This enhances feedback, rider comfort, and control.
The KYB suspension system has also been retuned with updated mid-valve shim stacks, 310mm of travel, and selectable spring rates based on rider weight, something no other OEM offers today.
Less maintenance, more laps, more freedom
With no pistons, clutches, or filters to worry about, the VARG MX 1.2 slashes maintenance time and cost. Over 100 hours of riding, it can save owners up to $5,000 USD compared to a traditional 450cc.
And unlike anyone else in the segment,
Stark offers a two-year full warranty on the entire bike.
A Tailored Experience, Built Around You:
· Choice of Dunlop MX34 or Pirelli MX32 tires with tubes or mousse
Stark Future is on a mission to revolutionize the motorcycle industry by leading the shift toward sustainability and drastically reducing CO₂ and plastic pollution. Through cuttingedge design and unmatched performance, the company delivers emotionally powerful, timelessly beautiful premium electric motorcycles that surpass traditional technology. Guided by a philosophy of innovation, quality, and user-focused simplicity, Stark Future combines bold ambition with a relentless pursuit of excellence. The brand’s iconic gold logo symbolizes its full-circle approach to sustainability and its uncompromising drive to be number one.
Alessandro Di Mario broke lap record during Race 2 at VIR. Photo courtesy Dunlop.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to announce that new lap records have been established at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA. This thrilling showcase of speed and skill wasn’t possible without the Sportmax Slick tires, and the following records were achieved:
Twins Cup:
-Race Lap Record: 1:30.544 – Alessandro Di Mario, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
Supersport:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:25.964 – Mathew Scholtz, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:26.094 – PJ Jacobsen, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
Build.Train.Race:
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:46.428 – Miranda Cain, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Lap Record & Race Lap Record: 1:47.957 – Miranda Cain, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
Talent Cup:
-Race Lap Record: 1:34.858- Hank Vossberg, Race 2 (8/3/2025)
-Race Lap Record: 1:35.876 – Alessandro Di Mario, Race 1 (8/2/2025)
These outstanding performances demonstrate the exceptional grip and reliability of Dunlop’s Sportmax Slick tires, further cementing their position as the tire of choice for all competitive road racing.
Dunlop is the number one selling and largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in North America. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments.
Alessandro Di Mario on his Aprilia RS 660 at VIR. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Alessandro di Mario wins the Twins Cup in MotoAmerica with the RS 660, third place for the Aprilia RSV4 in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours in the EWC.
Aprilia Racing confirms its status as a global motorsport powerhouse by achieving two prestigious results simultaneously in different parts of the world. These successes further strengthen Aprilia’s position as a standout force in international racing, showcasing the versatility and competitiveness of two of its machines, the Aprilia RS 660 and the RSV4, across different challenges and racing environments.
In the United States, Alessandro Di Mario of Team Robem Engineering successfully defended his MotoAmerica Twins Cup title, claiming his second consecutive championship and securing Aprilia’s third title in this category in the last five years. Di Mario won both races at the Virginia International Raceway, securing the title already in Saturday’s first race and dominating a weekend in which of the 37 riders entered at VIR, 16 competed aboard Aprilia RS 660, a testament to the bike’s continued dominance in the category. After kicking off the 2025 season with three consecutive second-place finishes, Di Mario embarked on an unstoppable winning streak, taking victory in the last seven races, including both races at VIR this weekend.
At the same time, in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours, the third round of the 2025 FIM EWC Endurance World Championship, the Aprilia RSV4 secured an exceptional third place in the Superstock class. This marks Aprilia’s second podium in three years, and the first ever achieved in Japan by an all-Italian team, with the Revo/M2 Racing Team. The result in this historic race confirms the competitiveness and reliability of the RSV4 1100.
Kevin Calia, Simone Saltarelli, and Flavio Ferroni on the Superstock podium. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
The team made up of Kevin Calia, Simone Saltarelli, and Flavio Ferroni, all making their debut on this track, delivered a flawless race, bringing the Aprilia RSV4 1100 onto the Superstock podium. The Aprilia RSV4 1100 completed all 206 laps without any technical issues, confirming its reliability and competitiveness in one of the most demanding challenges on the global racing calendar. This is the team’s first international podium, achieved in their debut at the prestigious Japanese race, on a circuit never before tackled by either the riders or the team.
MASSIMO RIVOLA, CEO APRILIA RACING:
“Winning the MotoAmerica Twins Cup title for the second consecutive year confirms Di Mario’s talent and the quality of the RS 660 in this tough and competitive championship. Alessandro and his Team Robem Engineering deserve huge applause for the work they’ve done throughout the season. What the Revo/M2 Racing Team achieved in Japan was equally impressive. An Italian team taking on such a challenging event for the first time, on a circuit like Suzuka, full of traps and home-track specialists, is something we will remember. Kevin, Simone, and Flavio were flawless, as was the Team. The Aprilia RSV4 was impeccable too, and in this World Endurance Championship it can definitely play a leading role in the Superstock class, a category that will only become more important in the future.”
2-Time Daytona 200 Winner, Brandon Paasch, and 2019 AFT Singles Champion, Dalton Gauthier, both have what it takes to be contenders in this series. Photo courtesy Triumph Racing.
Following a 1-2 finish in the inaugural AdventureTrackers race at the 2024 Sturgis TT, which saw Sammy Halbert and Ivan Cervantes take the top two spots on stock Tiger 1200 motorcycles, Triumph returns to the Progressive American Flat Track AdventureTrackers series, with two elite riders set to compete aboard stock 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro motorcycles. This year’s campaign includes four thrilling races across South Dakota and Illinois, showcasing the performance and versatility of Triumph’s middleweight adventure platform.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Triumph Line-Up:
• Brandon Paasch – #196: A two-time Daytona 200 winner and seasoned road racer, Brandon brings a unique blend of speed, precision, and adaptability to the dirt. Known for his aggressive style and technical finesse, Paasch is ready to push the Tiger 900 GT Pro to its limits in the AdventureTrackers format.
• Dalton Gauthier – #79: The 2019 AFT Singles Champion is a proven flat track competitor and no stranger to high-stakes racing. With his deep dirt track experience and natural talent, Gauthier is poised to be a top contender in every round of the 2025 series.
The 2025 expanded AdventureTracker season will feature two short track and two TT races. Locations this season include the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Short Track in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as well as at the Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL.
2025 AFT AdventureTrackers Race Schedule:
• Monday, August 4 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Tuesday, August 5 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track – Jackpine Gypsies, Sturgis, SD
• Saturday, August 16 – Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
Adam VanderVeen – Marketing Director, Triumph Motorcycles America “The AdventureTrackers series continues to be an exciting platform to demonstrate the real-world performance of our adventure motorcycles. With Brandon and Dalton piloting the 2025 Tiger 900 GT Pro, we’re confident in our ability to compete at the highest level and show fans just how capable these bikes are—straight from the showroom floor.”
For more information about the race and to follow Triumph’s performance, visit the American Flat Track website.
Mission AFT SuperTwins riders Briar Bauman (3), Dallas Daniels (32), Brandon Robinson (44) lead the rest of the pack during Round 10 in Sturgis Monday night. Photo by Tim Lester / courtesy American Flat Track.
They say good things come in threes. That is certainly the case at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as this week in Sturgis, South Dakota, includes three Progressive American Flat Track rounds, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. And the first of those three – tonight’s Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I – both featured the Mission Triple Challenge format and added a third class to the mix with the much anticipated return of the AFT AdventureTrackers™.
Meanwhile, two-time Grand National ChampionBriar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Parts Plus/Latus Motors Harley-Davidson XG750R) is currently on a mission to up his Mission AFT SuperTwins title tally to match the #3 on his number plate.
He took another step in that direction with his sixth victory of the season, which came following a(nother) knock-down, drag-out battle with chief rival Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT).
Main Event 1
For the second time this season, the series used the new-for-‘25 Mission Triple Challenge format. Three successive Main Events – a 10-lap sprint, a 15-lapper that paid double points, and a final 20-lap Main which concluded the night with triple the points – determined the evening’s overall winner. All of this action was somehow contained by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club’s ultra-tight Short Track, which at 1/5-mile is claimed to be the shortest ever negotiated by twin-cylinders throughout the long history of the Grand National Championship.
The first Main Event barely gave the combatants a chance to breathe, taking just over two minutes to complete. But despite the diminutive track and short duration, Bauman still had enough room and time to deliver a relative blowout. The RWR ace grabbed the holeshot and immediately pulled clear of the frantic melee behind.
Daniels found himself an early fourth, overtaken at launch by ST master Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMC Yamaha MT-07) and Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R).
It took Daniels just two laps to drive up the inside of both, but by then Bauman was nearly a second out in front.
But even with clear air in front of Daniels, Bauman would eventually work that advantage up to 1.329 seconds by the time he took the checkered flag.
Robinson came home third, followed by a charging Max Whale (No. 18 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke).
Main Event 2
Daniels nearly pulled off the holeshot, but that merely put him in a position for Bauman to push him wide and allow a resourceful Robinson through into second. Undeterred, the Estenson Racing pilot quickly regrouped and powered under Robinson to close right in on Bauman’s rear wheel.
Before he could attempt a strike, however, the race was red-flagged as a result of a crash on the part of Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Luczak Racing Yamaha MT-07).
While Bauman and Daniels picked their battle back up after the restart, Whale joined the party with the impressive utilization of an high-risk, high-reward, high line. But before the shootout could really take shape, another red was shown, this time due to a crash that involved Bender (again) and Fisher.
While Bauman grabbed the lead off the start for a third time, he got extremely loose and Daniels instantly pounced.
Bauman would go on to survive scares in the same corner on the subsequent two laps as well, allowing his rival to earn the win with more than a half second to spare.
Despite the repeated bobbles, Bauman maintained second, followed by Whale, Robinson, and Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Fastrack Racing/Wally Brown Racing KTM 790 Duke).
Main Event 3
Bauman and Daniels saved the best for last, going back and forth down to the final lap.
The two swapped first place multiple times on the opening handful of laps before Daniels finally established himself in first and locked down the inside.
Unlike the earlier fights, the title fighters didn’t have this one all to themselves with Robinson, Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Progressive Insurance Honda Transalp), and Whale in close contention, eagerly awaiting any mistake that would allow them to potentially pull off an upset.
And that opportunity seemed almost likely, with Bauman riding on the ragged edge in hopes of finding a way – any way – past Daniels.
But rather than make a mistake, Bauman made it happen, ripping through with six to go. Robinson followed him past Daniels, but the Yamaha rider put himself right back into second and looked to turn the tables once again.
However, try as he might, Daniels couldn’t work out a path to the win and was forced to watch from close behind as Bauman claimed his sixth overall win of the year.
Bauman said, “Dallas took me to school in the second Main Event. To come back and get him… he usually just builds momentum and gets better throughout the night. My Rick Ware Racing/Part Plus/Latus Motors team worked really, really hard. We changed quite a bit of stuff even though we’ve been fast all day… Dallas is so good. I’ve never been this stressed out all the time, but we’re out here, baby, and we’re working for it.”
Robinson finished third in Main Event 3 and the overall results. Lowe finished fourth in Main Event 3 to move up to sixth in the final round results, while Whale took fifth in the race and fourth overall.
Wiles was awarded fifth overall following his 7-6-6 night.
Bauman now leads the Mission AFT SuperTwins championship fight over Daniels by just eight points (208-200). Robinson is a distant third at 135.
AFT Singles presented by KICKER
The Mission Triple Challenge delivered another barnburner in AFT Singles presented by KICKER action, with three different riders earning a win, including the round’s overall victor, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 RWR/Parts Plus Honda CRF450R).
Main Event 1
The night’s first Main Event saw Trevor Brunner (No. 21 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) overcome a determined challenge from Saathoff, who stormed by at one point only to be quickly dropped back to second.
Saathoff made another last-lap stab at the win, but Brunner held strong to grab the win by 0.230 seconds.
Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F) slipped free from the big pack behind him to earn a fairly safe third a little over a second back of the win.
Rising stars Kage Tadman (No. 288 Roof Systems/Rice’s Rapid Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) and Walker Porter (No. 100 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) came home fourth and fifth, with Tadman fighting past his fellow rookie on the final circulation.
Meanwhile, title leader Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), who was feeling under the weather throughout the day, could only manage a sixth-place result
Main Event 2
Under the weather or not, Main Event 2 saw Drane revert to his more typical form, blasting up to second off the start and then sailing past Brunner to capture the lead just two laps in.
With the Australian walking off at the front, Brunner turned his attention to locking down second with Saathoff and Tadman in hot pursuit. That is until the race was red-flagged due to a bizarre crash that saw RoosEvans yanked clear of his bike when his left leg was somehow snared by the machine of Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Hannum’s HD/Pfanders Racing KTM 450 SX-F).
Following the staggered restart, Drane resumed his position at the front. However, this time he found himself under serious fire from Tadman. The rookie tapped back into his California style, railing around the outside of both Saathoff and Brunner to zero in on Drane.
While he even nosed ahead at one point, Tadman couldn’t quite make a move stick and Drane went on to claim the victory.
Brunner finished third ahead of Saathoff, while Tarren Santero (No. 75 Mission Roof Systems Honda CRF450R) – who made his way into the Main Event program via the LCQ – finished fifth.
Main Event 3
After twice being denied, Saathoff pulled it all together when it mattered the most. The RWR pilot switched up his tactics to employ a Tadman-like high line and used it to work his way past Brunner, Tadman himself, and, soon enough, Drane to grab the lead.
Even when all alone in the lead, Saathoff continued to ride high, moving more than a second out in front of archrival Drane in the process.
Behind, Tadman and Brunner went back-and-forth for several laps while contesting third before up-and-comer Tadman finally established himself in the position.
A late charge from Drane saw him pull back alongside Saathoff with just two laps to go. However, Saathoff simply refused to allow him through as the two waged yet another epic final-lap clash.
Tadman came home in third followed by Brunner and RoosEvans.
The overall podium mirrored that of Main Event 3, with Saathoff earning his second win of the season, Drane scoring his sixth consecutive podium, and Tadman picking up the third podium of his stellar rookie season.
Brunner finished fourth in the race as well as the overall results, while RoosEvans was fifth in Main Event 3 and sixth overall. Fifth place overall went to Pfanders thanks to the combined points added up from his 8-6-6 evening.
Saathoff said, “This is very meaningful. I took a chance in that race off the start, and I just rolled with it. Man, I didn’t want to have to close the door on Tom that hard, but I was there for the win, and I wasn’t giving it up on the last lap. Hats off to my whole team. I can’t thank everybody enough. I’m so happy to have done it here.”
Despite suffering the narrow defeat, Drane continues to lead the title fight quite comfortably, boasting 191 points to Saathoff’s 172. Brunner is third at 151.
AFT AdventureTrackers™
While the Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT Singles utilized the Mission Triple Challenge format, the AFT AdventureTrackers determined its first winner of the season in a single 10-lap Main Event, with 500-pound, near-stock Dual Adventure bikes going bar-to-bar in a two-wheeled cage match.
The sky-high capabilities of these versatile bikes – some of which were either ridden on the streets or sourced from dealer showroom floors as recently as yesterday – was expertly demonstrated by a field stacked with elite racers.
None did so more effectively than Jesse Janisch (No. 33 WFOracingonline.com/Öhlins Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250). The 2022 Mission Production Twins champion leveraged a low line to cut under early leader Dan Bromley (No. 62 Big Momma and Daddy Deep Pockets Suzuki V-Strom 1050) with eight laps remaining.
2018 AFT Singles champ Bromley spent the remainder of the race muscling his bike around in a fruitless bid to square up Janisch.
Afterward, Janisch said, “We’ve been having a blast. I got to ride the thing all day yesterday out in the hills, enjoying the scenic views of Sturgis, which was amazing. I’ve got to thank everyone who helped us out. I had a good battle with Dan, and I’m stoked to get the first one.”
2019 AFT Singles champion Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Triumph Racing Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro) claimed the final spot on the box following a three-way scrap that also included fourth-place finisher Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/Memphis Shades BMW F 900 GS) and fifth-place finisher Henry Wiles (No. 911 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250).
In fact, Wiles appeared to have third all but sewn up, however, a mechanical issue on the final lap allowed Gauthier to steal back the position at the last possible moment.
Next Up:
The stars of Progressive American Flat Track will be back in action tomorrow as the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track IIconcludes this early-week ST doubleheader on Tuesday, August 5.
For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of on-track action starting with Practice & Qualifying and ending with the Victory Podium at the end of the night at https://flosports.link/aft.
FOX Sports coverage of the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT), with the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II set to air the following day, Sunday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT).
Adam Guyer (24) on his Aprilia RS660. Photo by Sam Draiss.
Racing in the dog days of summer is often a time when the grids are a little lighter, as vacation travel plans compete for weekend recreation time for track bound families. However, with rainy forecasts impacting a near record 15 weekends in a row in New England there was a pent-up demand for sunny track time and round 5 of the NEMRR series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway provided the perfect outlet. For the first time in 2025 there was a 100% chance of sun, fun and great racing and the riders fully embraced the opportunity.
Super Street Race. Photo by Sam Draiss.
The Super Street Class, NEMRR’s gateway to road racing that allows track day prepared machines and riders the opportunity to take part in a race weekend, had a record 26 entries this weekend! In the Unlimited division Mark Roberto and Eric Simpson traded wins on Saturday and Sunday, and in the Lighweight Division Jason Feinberg and Micheal Tower each took a race win. Simpson ran the fastest lap times of the weekend, with his quickest laps being not only good enough to win Super Street but would also have him at the front of the “next step” Novice division.
In the Novice division, three riders stood out from the crowd. The Novice division is the entry level racing class at NEMRR. Racers stay in the Novice class until they rdemonstrate the abilty to run times better than a designated “bump out” threshold, which varies in accordance with motorcycle size. Two riders in the larger displacement divisions, Randy Morrissette and Christopher O’Shea, took wins over the race weekend and flat-out crushed the 1:23 bump out time for the Novice division as they ran times all the way down into the 1:19 range. In addition Nate Lamontagne was able to run times in the 1:19 range on his lightweight bike – dominating in his class wins and guaranteeing a bump in to the Amateur division. Congratulations to all!
Joseph Townsend (167) on his Yamaha R6. Photo by Sam Draiss.
Joseph Townsend continued his impressive 2025 Amamteur campaign on his Yamaha R6. In addition to carding wins in multiple Middleweight and Heavyweight classes on both Saturday and Sunday, Townsend worked past fellow Amateur standout Rui Almeida on lap three of the Amateur Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for cash and pulled away to victory by a comfortable 5 second margin at the checkered flag.
Eli Block (9) battling with Adam Muscaro (57). Photo by Sam Draiss.
In the expert ranks, three riders had standout weekends. First up was Eli Block who set a track record on his KTM Supermoto bike. Eli ran an impressive 1:13.799 lap on his motard, a time that would be competitive in many the Middleweight division races! Block battled with fellow Motard standout Adam Muscaro in his race wins.
Eric Wood (5) on his Dunlop-shod Yamaha R6. Photo by Sam Draiss.
2025 has been a breakout year for Adam Guyer, who has been dominating the Lightwieght classes on his Aprilia RS660 all season long. In addition to scoring 5 wins over the weekend, Guyer put on an impressive performance in the Seacoast Sport Cycle Dash for Cash. On his Lightwieght legal motorcycle Guyer finished 2nd in the Middleweight Grand Prix Division and a 3rd place finish overall….an impressive performance in a class dominated by 4 cylinder 600cc machinery. Veteran Eric Wood led all expert racers over the weekend, scoring victories in 6 classes across the Middleweight, Heavyweight and Unlmited displacement division including a wire to wire victory in the featured Dash for Cash. Wood, who often rides a Ducati V2, ran all of his races on his Dunlop-shod Yamaha R6. “This bike is so much fun to ride – it turns left when I simply look left, and that makes it a great weapon for New Hampshire Motor Speedway” Wood noted from the Dash for Cash podium.
The final round of the Northeast Motorcycle Road Racing Series will hold the final round of the 2025 season on August 23-24 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Nearly every championship is up for grabs at this final round will be a double points event. For more information please visit www.nemrr.com
1993 Formula USA Feature race podium on Halloween at Road Atlanta, GA, with the Barely Human entered Yamaha effort of Fast Company and associates (Left to Right): Fred Burchill, Trevor Weiles (eventual factory Honda USA race Tech), Peter Newfeld, builder Scott Miller (Class of 2025), Fred Kling, Tina Kling, Rob Stoeser, rider (the late) Fritz Kling, bike owner Doc Mark Brubacher, EBC Brakes Rep Gary Gallagher. (Chuck Graves in hat with Suzuki to left and the late Mike Velasco on Sadowski Honda to right). Photo by Colin Fraser.
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame have confirmed the new inductees that will be recognized at their 18th annual event at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario, Saturday, October 25.
Famed tuner and bike builder Rob Egan, owner of Brooklin Cycle Racing in Whitby, leads this year’s nomination group. Egan has owned a performance shop and dealership since the late 1970s and built bikes and ran teams for top racers including Steve Gervais, Norm Murphy, Paul MacMillan, Francis Martin, Micheal Taylor (class of 2015) and Kevin Lacombe.
Legendary Flat Track builder and tuner George Evans supported son Chris Evans (Class of 2015) career and found time to assist top Pros including Doug Lawrence and the late Tyler Seguin, the 2023 Pro National Champ on an Evans prepared Honda.
Scott Miller has been a main stay of the Kitchener Waterloo two-wheeled performance scene since the 1970s, toiling at Zdeno’s Honda and the famous Cy-Jo Cycle Palace. Miller started building bikes for local races including Mark Kowalski and Neil Jenkins, mostly for Yamaha Motor Canada. He rose to fame on the unlimited Formula USA WERA tour south of the border in the early 1990s, achieving success for Chiropractor Mark Brubacker’s “Barely Human” Race team at Road Atlanta with the late Fritz Kling of Michigan at the controls.
Miller eventually built Suzukis for the Cronoa Beer backed Ebsco Media Suzuki squad in the U.S., taking the squad to success at the Suzuka Eight Hours World Endurance round, with riders including Canadian legend Jordan Szoke (Class of 2023).
Miller built Hondas for Szoke in 2010 for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship, scoring a perfect season in Superbike and coming up one race short in the middleweight Sport Bike category. Miller currently runs the Economy Lube and Tire team for BMW Motorrad Canada, with Alex Dumas currently leading the points on that tour.
Doug Hoover won his first Motocross race in 1978 at the age of 13 and was a Schoolboy Champ the next year. He eventually raced for 11 years, retiring at the age of the 24. “The Sweeper” eventually won the 1981 125cc National Crown and all classes in the Ontario Pro Series. By 1984, he was second Nationally in 250cc and 125cc Nationals as well as Supercross runner-up. He earned the CMA National 125cc crown in 1985, and was second in the Grand Prix of Canada, and joined Team Canadian in Europe that fall.
London Ontario’s Inglis Cycle currently sells Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph, CFMoto and Kawasaki machinery. Mike, Gord, and Lori Inglis very much follow in the footsteps of their great grandfather George William Foster, who owned a motorcycle manufacturer and parts business in London, England, in the early 1900s. The Inglis family, with fifth generation members Alan and David now part of the team, have supported the sport and racing since their business started in London 1978.
A top Motocross racer from a forgotten era of the 1970s, Jay Kimber started on a Bultaco, before switching to CZ, winning the 1972 125cc Ontario Senior title. Kimber eventually joined Carl Bastedo’s powerhouse works Kawasaki team, and achieved success in their 125 class, including at World Championship events in the U.S.A. at Mid-Ohio (1977 – 12th) and Unadilla (1979 – 12th). He retired in 1981 and started stock car racing.
A star of flat track in Canada and the U.S.A., Doug “Fresh” Lawrence is a competitor who sets the standard in his discipline of competition. Now 40 and still racing and organizing events at his home venue (as well as commentating), Welland County Speedway, Lawrence has raced every type of bike and track (including the X Games for American television), and achieved his best success on Harley-Davidson and Honda equipment built and tuned by his father, Doug Sr. Lawrence also had solid success in a brief roadracing career in 2016 and 2017, shortly after qualifying for eight AMA National Flat Track main events in 2014.
2002 Parts Canada Superbike Pro Open Sport Bike National Championship podium at Shannonville Motorsport Park (class of 2025) features new number one Frank Trombino (centre) as well as bike builder Rob Egan of Brooklin Cycle Racing (Class of 2025, glasses and hat, on the right of the “war lord of Shannonville”) and some of the staff of Ab’s Cycle, another 2025 Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee. Photo by Colin Fraser.
This year’s Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Historical Inductee is Ab Everest, the late owner/operator of Ab’s Cycle outside Oshawa, Ontario, east of Toronto who passed away in 1997. A central figure in Canadian racing, Ab’s supported a number of competitors, the shop active supporting top Pro Frank Trombino in the 2000s, before the Harley-Davidson and Yamaha dealer closed in 2002 after 40 years in business.
For 2025, the Bar and Hedy Hodgson Award will go to former Flat Track competitor and current Canadian event announcer and television host Frank C. Wood. Wood raced on the ovals in the 1970s and then turned his attention to announcing a variety of activities, including the legendary Corduroy Enduro. Bar and Hedy Hodgson are the founders of the International Motorcycles Supershow and initial supporters of the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
This year’s Ambassador Award will be presented to John and Dominique Bondar, the couple who purchased Shannonville Motorsport Park in the fall of 2019. Initially built by former shop owner and racer John Nelson (Class of 2006), S.M.P. (“The birthplace of champions”) will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary of competition next year – the first race at the then just-updated and expanded venue was a motorcycle event held on Thanksgiving, 1976.
Motard class with: John Snead (9A), Glen Johnson (833), Tom Teterycz (308), Steve Karoutzos (85K), Sam York (66Y), Anthony Shidla (172), Todd Pugh (531). Photo By Craig Chawla.
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held August 2-3 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL.
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