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European Talent Cup: Alonso On Pole, While Scott, Collins, Jigalov Struggle

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European Talent Cup: Alonso On Pole, While Scott, Collins, Jigalov Struggle

Americans Tyler Scott and Damian Jigalov qualify 27th & 39th, with Canadian Torin Collins 33rd

ETC Qualifying
 Moto2 Qualifying
 Moto3 Qualifying

 

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

Pole positions decided for season opener

Perfect conditions greeted the riders for the long-awaited opening round of the 2020 FIM CEV Repsol season at Estoril. As a result, the high temperatures brought some scorching lap times with David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) grabbing pole position in the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship with Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) the rider to beat in the Moto2™ European Championship and David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) on top in the Hawkers European Talent Cup.

The opening pole position in FIM Moto3™ JWCh went to David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) whose time of 1:44.591 in the first qualifying session went unbeaten in the afternoon. Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) came within a tenth of a second of his first ever pole, qualifying second, with Diogo Moreira (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Junior Team), the only Brazilian rider in the field, claiming third on the grid for his first ever race in the class.

José Julián García (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) starts fourth ahead of another impressive rookie in Adrián Fernández (Laglisse Academy) with Gerard Riu (AGR Team) qualifying sixth overall despite topping the second qualifying session. Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior), one of the pre-season favourites, was seventh quickest and has 2019 HETC winner Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team) alongside him on row three.

In the Moto2™ ECh, Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) followed up his strong free practice performance by topping qualifying overall. The Italian finished three tenths clear of Niki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) who topped Q2 but couldn’t challenge Montella in the combined classification. However, a six-place grid penalty for slow sectors will relegate Montella to seventh for Race 1, promoting Tuuli to pole. Alessandro Zaccone (Promoracing) was the third fastest qualifier ahead of Lukas Tulovic (Kiefer Racing, with Xavi Cardelús (Team Stylobike) and Piotr Biesiekirski (Team Stylobike) completing the top six.

Fermin Aldeguer (Fau 55 Tey Racing) was the leading Superstock 600 rider on his debut in the category, with an impressive display ensuring the 15-year-old qualified seventh overall after graduating from the HETC.

In the HETC itself, David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) grabbed his first ever pole position at the same circuit he took his debut podium in 2019. The Colombian rider dominated free practice before setting the pace in both qualifying sessions, despite a crash on Monday morning. His 1:47.464 put him half a second clear of rookie Ángel Piqueras (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Junior Team) with Zonta van der Goorbergh (Team SuperB) rounding out the front row. Alberto Ferrández (Cuna de Campeones) starts his first ever HETC race from the front of row two with Iván Ortolá (Openbank Aspar Team) fifth on the grid as he looks to repeat his double win of 2019.

The schedule for Tuesday’s races is as follows (GMT + 1):

HETC Race 1 (16 laps) 11.00 h

Moto2™ ECh Race 1 (18 laps) 12.00 h

FIM Moto3™ JWCh (17 laps) 13.00 h

HETC Race 2 (16 laps) 14.00 h

Moto2™ ECh Race 2 (18 laps) 15.00 h

Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With King Kenny Roberts

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Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With King Kenny Roberts

Kenny Roberts is one of the most influential and prominent figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history. America’s first world champion, ‘King Kenny’ would win three 500cc titles, spent 13 years with Yamaha and is considered an AMA racing legend with numerous memorable performances, including at the 1975 Indy Mile.

Like many great Grand Prix motorcycle racers of that era, Roberts’ career began as a teenager on local dirt tracks in California. On New Year’s Day in 1970, the 18-year-old made his professional AMA racing debut and finished an impressive fourth, and his performances soon landed him a ride with the factory-backed Yamaha America team.

Winning AMA Rookie of the Year in 1971, Roberts became an Expert class rider for the following season and won his first race in the category. In 1973 it all came together as he claimed the AMA Grand National Championship, featuring both off-road and on-track races.

Another title followed in 1974, where he also battled with multiple Grand Prix champion Giacomo Agostini for the lead at the Daytona 200. He entered his first GP on a Yamaha TZ250 at the Dutch TT, putting it on pole position and taking home a debut podium.

He continued to enjoy success in various American motorcycle racing series, before returning to Europe to contest the 250cc and 500cc Grand Prix road racing championships.

After winning the opening 250cc race in Venezuela, Roberts made his 500cc debut in the second round at Jarama in Spain. He would finish second but followed that up with three consecutive victories in Austria, France and the Nations event at Mugello. A fourth win came in the British GP and at the season finale in Germany he was crowned America’s first world champion.

Ahead of the 1979 season, Roberts was injured in a testing crash, forcing him to miss the opening race in Venezuela. He returned for round two in Austria and stormed to victory, winning four of his first five races that year. He came out on top after an epic battle with Barry Sheen at Silverstone and won his second title.

Roberts was unstoppable during the opening rounds of 1980, taking three consecutive victories on his way to a third world title. He came close to a fourth championship in 1983 with six wins, missing out by just two points to fellow American Freddie Spencer before retiring from Grand Prix racing.

He continued as a team owner, running Yamahas for the likes of Wayne Rainey and John Kocinski, before building his own bikes to contest MotoGP in the early 2000s.

 

 

Roberts defies all odds to win the Indy Mile

One of Roberts’ finest rides came before his Grand Prix success, during the famous 1975 Indy Mile Grand National. Ahead of the American Flat Track event, Yamaha developed a TZ750 two-stroke road racing engine mated to a dirt track frame in an attempt to beat the dominant Harley-Davidsons.

Roberts qualified on the back of the grid, but produced an awe-inspiring performance, as he mastered the 125-bhp machine, capable of going over 150 mph, much quicker than Yamaha’s rivals.

Making up ground, Roberts was soon in fourth and around 20 metres off the lead battle, regularly clipping the outer haybales as pushed hard in search of victory. By the last lap, the American had closed the gap and was now running third with the Harley duo ahead. He powered out of the final corner, passing both Corky Keener and Jay Springsteen on the run to the line to win by half-a-bike’s length.

To this day, it is hailed as the greatest ever performance at the Indy Mile and, amongst all of his countless accomplishments, cemented Kenny Roberts’ place in American Flat Track history.

Check out this video from 2009, when Kenny Roberts returned to the Indy Mile with the iconic TZ750 dirt tracker and entertained the crowd with a few fast laps.

MV Agusta Announces New Partnership With MotoNovo Finance

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MV Agusta Announces New Partnership With MotoNovo Finance

The collaboration with the top UK motor finance company will help customers fund their bikes

Varese – MV Agusta is announcing its partnership with MotoNovo Finance, one of the UK’s leading motor finance companies, as part of its sales strategy for the British market. The intent is to make MV Agusta models even more accessible to UK customers.

The history of eminently Italian MV Agusta is intimately tied to the UK, thanks to the celebrated partnerships with the likes of British racing legends Leslie Graham, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees and Phil Read, who dominated the world’s racetracks for years. The brand has a strong fan-base of motorcycling enthusiasts in the country, and this move has the objective of making it easier for younger-generation bikers in the UK to make their dream come true and purchase their first MV Agusta motorcycle.

“The UK market is becoming increasingly relevant to our expansion strategy” said Raffaele Giusta, Global Sales Director, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “We are thrilled about this partnership with MotoNovo Finance, which will help broaden our customer base in the country by making our motorcycles even more attractive and easier to purchase.”

MotoNovo Finance is one of the UK’s fastest growing independent finance companies and has been in the motor industry for over 40 years, delivering a range of innovative and quality products and services to thousands of customers every week, helping them to fund their next car, van or motorcycle.

The PCP Finance offer is available through participating FCA-authorised MV Agusta dealers in the UK. For a list of participating dealers and details on the conditions visit https://www.mvagusta.com/finance-uk

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Bike Owner Rides Border-To-Border

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Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Bike Owner Rides Border-To-Border

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE OWNER MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST U.S. BORDER-TO-BORDER JOURNEY

Change in Plans for 50th Birthday Celebration Leads to Historic Memories

MILWAUKEE (July 6, 2020) – In the past few months, the world has found new ways to celebrate momentous life achievements. Riding motorcycles has been one such outlet – especially new motorcycles that are groundbreaking, like Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, LiveWire ™.

Diego Cardenas, a California resident, was hoping to spend June 30, 2020, in Spain celebrating his 50th birthday. This Spring, he knew he was going to need a new plan, but he wanted it to be something he was passionate about — a trip he could do that allowed him to maintain social distancing but also be memorable and unique. So, he set on a new plan, riding his LiveWire motorcycle from the U.S. Mexican border to the U.S. Canadian border using the West Coast Green Highway, WCGH. The WCGH is a network of electric vehicle DC fast charging stations located every 25 to 50 miles along Interstate 5 and other major roadways in Washington, Oregon, and California.

“I wanted to be a part of Harley-Davidson history and have my future grandkids be able to talk about how their grandfather was the first H-D electric motorcycle owner to do such a ride,” said Cardenas. “I wanted to show the world that electric charging infrastructure is growing and be an inspiration for others to try riding electric motorcycles like the LiveWire.”

On June 22, Diego started his epic trip from San Ysidro, CA. He rode over 1,400 miles and on his 50th birthday, June 30, he reached his goal by making it to the U.S. Canadian border town of Blaine, WA. Along the way, he did live social media reports of his progress and fans following along on his journey were able to meet him in person and cheer him on. He also made plenty of stops along the way to do a bit of sightseeing with his wife and eight-year old daughter who were along on the trip in a car.

“The trip was unbelievable, such a great journey,” said Cardenas. “The West Coast Green Highway is a really good idea, there are so many options that you can be confident you will get to where you need to go. Also, if you pull up and cannot use one charger, you have additional ones super close by. It’s darn awesome! Please spread the word, this is so doable. If you have an electric motorcycle, or any bike, just get out and ride during these challenging times. Do a road trip, it helps during these stressful times to free your mind and body to see new things.”

Cardenas’ journey can be found at this link, he also is the founder and creator of this page. His mission for the group is to bring together electric vehicle and non-EV riders to ask questions, get ideas and support the EV motorcycle riding community.

 

About LiveWire

The Harley-Davidson 2020 LiveWire is an all-new, all-electric motorcycle; an exhilarating and evocative new model designed to offer the rider a high-performance motorcycling experience infused with a new level of technology, and the premium look and feel of a Harley-Davidson product.

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has stood for the timeless pursuit of adventure and delivered freedom for the soul with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Learn more at h-d.com.

CIV Italian Superbike: Savadori, Pirro Split Wins At Mugello

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CIV Italian Superbike: Savadori, Pirro Split Wins At Mugello

Elf CIV (Italian) Championship Series

Mugello Circuit, Italy

July 4-5, 2020

Race One Results:

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Race Two Results:

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Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With Ben Spies

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Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With Ben Spies

My Greatest Yamaha Memory – Ben Spies

 

During his career, Ben Spies enjoyed success everywhere he went. After championing the AMA Superbike and Superstock series, the American left the United States to join the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2009, and duly won Yamaha’s first riders’ title at his first attempt, while he also boasts a MotoGP race victory to his name.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Spies was already winning national 600cc championships at the age of 14, and the following year in 2000 he joined the AMA 750 Superstock series, impressing enough to earn an AMA Horizon Award for road racing, given to the most outstanding and promising young talent.

His first professional victory came the following year in an AMA 750 Superstock race at Pikes Peak, before taking a maiden title in the 2003 AMA Formula Xtreme championship on 1000cc machinery, having also made his Superbike debut.

In 2006, Spies entered his second season of AMA Superbikes and scored 10 victories to beat his more experienced team-mate to the riders’ title. He claimed a second AMA Superbike championship the following year, also dominating the AMA Superstock series, before making it three top-class titles in a row in 2008.

Showing promise in his three MotoGP appearances in 2008, where he scored a best finish of sixth at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Yamaha signed Spies for the 2009 Superbike World Championship and it was instantly clear that the American was going to challenge for the title in his rookie season.

Riding the updated Yamaha R1 at the opening round in Philip Island, his first visit to the Australian circuit, Spies took pole position and went on to win the second race, following that up with a double victory in only his second WorldSBK weekend in Qatar.

 

Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P2

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Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P2

Racer and TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner presents “Ask a Superbike Genius, Part Two” with Richard Stanboli, owner of Attack Performance and the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha MotoAmerica Superbike team.

This interview was conducted following round two of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship June 26-28 at Road America.

 

Video: Celtic HSBK Racing Recaps Its Weekend At Road America 2

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Video: Celtic HSBK Racing Recaps Its Weekend At Road America 2

Round 2 of the MotoAmerica Series from Road America was certainly one for the record books. The Celtic / HSBK Racing team came back to the Wisconsin track after a month off and was ready to improve on their dominating performances in all three classes. Sam Lochoff accomplished his goals of closing the distance to the leaders every session. His continued maturity showed with consistent performances leading to a podium finish in Jr. Cup Race 2. Brandon Paasch made significant strides forward in his attempt to solidify his position as a top contender in the Supersport class. With two brilliant 3rd place finishes and a pass on the outside of the carousel that will go down in racing lore, Brandon is firmly in 3rd position overall and within striking distance of 2nd. The Stock 1000 team of PJ Jacobsen aboard his Ducati V4R suffered a catastrophic weekend. After spending the entire weekend toping the timing and scoring charts and winning the Superbike Cup Race 1 on Saturday, an incident during the morning warm-ups on Sunday brought the weekend to a premature end. PJ’s bike became engulfed in flames and forced PJ to abandon the motorcycle. PJ suffered burns and after being cleared from the local hospital was able to return to the track before heading home to NY. Despite the incident and injuries, PJ and the Celtic HSBK Racing Team is confident that he will return to reclaim his championship lead at Road Atlanta for Round 3.

The team is made possible through key partners: North American Warhorse, Ducati New York, Ducati USA, Competition Werkes, EVOL Technology, New York Safety Track, Fast by Ferraci, and Admore Air.

In addition to the support of their technical sponsors: Bickle Racing, BrakeTech, Cox Racing, Drippen Wet, Drive Systems USA, EAZIGrip, Full Spectrum, GB Racing, Jap4Performance, MWR Filters,  Ohlins USA, Out There Brands, RaceSeats, Samco Sport, Spiegler Performance, SBS Brakes, STM, and Zero Gravity.

For ongoing race season updates, subscribe to HSBK Racing on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/hsbkracing)

HSBK Racing on Facebook (www.facebook.com/HSBKRACING/) & Instagram (@hsbkracing)

Celtic Racing on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CelticRacing/) & Instagram (@celticracing

 

Video: Dunlop Salutes Its Factory Employees

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Video: Dunlop Salutes Its Factory Employees

Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P1

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Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P1

Racer and TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner presents “Ask a Superbike Genius, Part One” with Richard Stanboli, owner of Attack Performance and the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha MotoAmerica Superbike team.

This interview was conducted following the opening round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship May 29-31 at Road America.

 

European Talent Cup: Alonso On Pole, While Scott, Collins, Jigalov Struggle

Colombian David Alonso (80) at speed during Repsol CEV European Talent Cup qualifying Monday at Estoril Circuit, in Portugal. Photo courtesy Repsol CEV Press Office.
Colombian David Alonso (80) at speed during Repsol CEV European Talent Cup qualifying Monday at Estoril Circuit, in Portugal. Photo courtesy Repsol CEV Press Office.

Americans Tyler Scott and Damian Jigalov qualify 27th & 39th, with Canadian Torin Collins 33rd

ETC Qualifying
 Moto2 Qualifying
 Moto3 Qualifying

 

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

Pole positions decided for season opener

Perfect conditions greeted the riders for the long-awaited opening round of the 2020 FIM CEV Repsol season at Estoril. As a result, the high temperatures brought some scorching lap times with David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) grabbing pole position in the FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship with Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) the rider to beat in the Moto2™ European Championship and David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) on top in the Hawkers European Talent Cup.

The opening pole position in FIM Moto3™ JWCh went to David Salvador (Cuna de Campeones) whose time of 1:44.591 in the first qualifying session went unbeaten in the afternoon. Pedro Acosta (MT-Foundation 77) came within a tenth of a second of his first ever pole, qualifying second, with Diogo Moreira (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Junior Team), the only Brazilian rider in the field, claiming third on the grid for his first ever race in the class.

José Julián García (SIC 58 Squadra Corse) starts fourth ahead of another impressive rookie in Adrián Fernández (Laglisse Academy) with Gerard Riu (AGR Team) qualifying sixth overall despite topping the second qualifying session. Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior), one of the pre-season favourites, was seventh quickest and has 2019 HETC winner Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team) alongside him on row three.

In the Moto2™ ECh, Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) followed up his strong free practice performance by topping qualifying overall. The Italian finished three tenths clear of Niki Tuuli (Team Stylobike) who topped Q2 but couldn’t challenge Montella in the combined classification. However, a six-place grid penalty for slow sectors will relegate Montella to seventh for Race 1, promoting Tuuli to pole. Alessandro Zaccone (Promoracing) was the third fastest qualifier ahead of Lukas Tulovic (Kiefer Racing, with Xavi Cardelús (Team Stylobike) and Piotr Biesiekirski (Team Stylobike) completing the top six.

Fermin Aldeguer (Fau 55 Tey Racing) was the leading Superstock 600 rider on his debut in the category, with an impressive display ensuring the 15-year-old qualified seventh overall after graduating from the HETC.

In the HETC itself, David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) grabbed his first ever pole position at the same circuit he took his debut podium in 2019. The Colombian rider dominated free practice before setting the pace in both qualifying sessions, despite a crash on Monday morning. His 1:47.464 put him half a second clear of rookie Ángel Piqueras (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Junior Team) with Zonta van der Goorbergh (Team SuperB) rounding out the front row. Alberto Ferrández (Cuna de Campeones) starts his first ever HETC race from the front of row two with Iván Ortolá (Openbank Aspar Team) fifth on the grid as he looks to repeat his double win of 2019.

The schedule for Tuesday’s races is as follows (GMT + 1):

HETC Race 1 (16 laps) 11.00 h

Moto2™ ECh Race 1 (18 laps) 12.00 h

FIM Moto3™ JWCh (17 laps) 13.00 h

HETC Race 2 (16 laps) 14.00 h

Moto2™ ECh Race 2 (18 laps) 15.00 h

Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With King Kenny Roberts

King Kenny Roberts heading out on track at the Indy Mile on a Yamaha TZ750-powered dirt tracker in 2009. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
King Kenny Roberts heading out on track at the Indy Mile on a Yamaha TZ750-powered dirt tracker in 2009. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

Kenny Roberts is one of the most influential and prominent figures in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history. America’s first world champion, ‘King Kenny’ would win three 500cc titles, spent 13 years with Yamaha and is considered an AMA racing legend with numerous memorable performances, including at the 1975 Indy Mile.

Like many great Grand Prix motorcycle racers of that era, Roberts’ career began as a teenager on local dirt tracks in California. On New Year’s Day in 1970, the 18-year-old made his professional AMA racing debut and finished an impressive fourth, and his performances soon landed him a ride with the factory-backed Yamaha America team.

Winning AMA Rookie of the Year in 1971, Roberts became an Expert class rider for the following season and won his first race in the category. In 1973 it all came together as he claimed the AMA Grand National Championship, featuring both off-road and on-track races.

Another title followed in 1974, where he also battled with multiple Grand Prix champion Giacomo Agostini for the lead at the Daytona 200. He entered his first GP on a Yamaha TZ250 at the Dutch TT, putting it on pole position and taking home a debut podium.

He continued to enjoy success in various American motorcycle racing series, before returning to Europe to contest the 250cc and 500cc Grand Prix road racing championships.

After winning the opening 250cc race in Venezuela, Roberts made his 500cc debut in the second round at Jarama in Spain. He would finish second but followed that up with three consecutive victories in Austria, France and the Nations event at Mugello. A fourth win came in the British GP and at the season finale in Germany he was crowned America’s first world champion.

Ahead of the 1979 season, Roberts was injured in a testing crash, forcing him to miss the opening race in Venezuela. He returned for round two in Austria and stormed to victory, winning four of his first five races that year. He came out on top after an epic battle with Barry Sheen at Silverstone and won his second title.

Roberts was unstoppable during the opening rounds of 1980, taking three consecutive victories on his way to a third world title. He came close to a fourth championship in 1983 with six wins, missing out by just two points to fellow American Freddie Spencer before retiring from Grand Prix racing.

He continued as a team owner, running Yamahas for the likes of Wayne Rainey and John Kocinski, before building his own bikes to contest MotoGP in the early 2000s.

 

 

Roberts defies all odds to win the Indy Mile

One of Roberts’ finest rides came before his Grand Prix success, during the famous 1975 Indy Mile Grand National. Ahead of the American Flat Track event, Yamaha developed a TZ750 two-stroke road racing engine mated to a dirt track frame in an attempt to beat the dominant Harley-Davidsons.

Roberts qualified on the back of the grid, but produced an awe-inspiring performance, as he mastered the 125-bhp machine, capable of going over 150 mph, much quicker than Yamaha’s rivals.

Making up ground, Roberts was soon in fourth and around 20 metres off the lead battle, regularly clipping the outer haybales as pushed hard in search of victory. By the last lap, the American had closed the gap and was now running third with the Harley duo ahead. He powered out of the final corner, passing both Corky Keener and Jay Springsteen on the run to the line to win by half-a-bike’s length.

To this day, it is hailed as the greatest ever performance at the Indy Mile and, amongst all of his countless accomplishments, cemented Kenny Roberts’ place in American Flat Track history.

Check out this video from 2009, when Kenny Roberts returned to the Indy Mile with the iconic TZ750 dirt tracker and entertained the crowd with a few fast laps.

MV Agusta Announces New Partnership With MotoNovo Finance

An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
An MV Agusta Turismo Veloce. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

The collaboration with the top UK motor finance company will help customers fund their bikes

Varese – MV Agusta is announcing its partnership with MotoNovo Finance, one of the UK’s leading motor finance companies, as part of its sales strategy for the British market. The intent is to make MV Agusta models even more accessible to UK customers.

The history of eminently Italian MV Agusta is intimately tied to the UK, thanks to the celebrated partnerships with the likes of British racing legends Leslie Graham, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees and Phil Read, who dominated the world’s racetracks for years. The brand has a strong fan-base of motorcycling enthusiasts in the country, and this move has the objective of making it easier for younger-generation bikers in the UK to make their dream come true and purchase their first MV Agusta motorcycle.

“The UK market is becoming increasingly relevant to our expansion strategy” said Raffaele Giusta, Global Sales Director, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “We are thrilled about this partnership with MotoNovo Finance, which will help broaden our customer base in the country by making our motorcycles even more attractive and easier to purchase.”

MotoNovo Finance is one of the UK’s fastest growing independent finance companies and has been in the motor industry for over 40 years, delivering a range of innovative and quality products and services to thousands of customers every week, helping them to fund their next car, van or motorcycle.

The PCP Finance offer is available through participating FCA-authorised MV Agusta dealers in the UK. For a list of participating dealers and details on the conditions visit https://www.mvagusta.com/finance-uk

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Bike Owner Rides Border-To-Border

Diego Cardenas celebrated his 50th birthday, and made history, by riding his customized electric Harley-Davidson from the U.S. Mexican border to the U.S. Canadian border last week. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Diego Cardenas celebrated his 50th birthday, and made history, by riding his customized electric Harley-Davidson from the U.S. Mexican border to the U.S. Canadian border last week. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE OWNER MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST U.S. BORDER-TO-BORDER JOURNEY

Change in Plans for 50th Birthday Celebration Leads to Historic Memories

MILWAUKEE (July 6, 2020) – In the past few months, the world has found new ways to celebrate momentous life achievements. Riding motorcycles has been one such outlet – especially new motorcycles that are groundbreaking, like Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, LiveWire ™.

Diego Cardenas, a California resident, was hoping to spend June 30, 2020, in Spain celebrating his 50th birthday. This Spring, he knew he was going to need a new plan, but he wanted it to be something he was passionate about — a trip he could do that allowed him to maintain social distancing but also be memorable and unique. So, he set on a new plan, riding his LiveWire motorcycle from the U.S. Mexican border to the U.S. Canadian border using the West Coast Green Highway, WCGH. The WCGH is a network of electric vehicle DC fast charging stations located every 25 to 50 miles along Interstate 5 and other major roadways in Washington, Oregon, and California.

“I wanted to be a part of Harley-Davidson history and have my future grandkids be able to talk about how their grandfather was the first H-D electric motorcycle owner to do such a ride,” said Cardenas. “I wanted to show the world that electric charging infrastructure is growing and be an inspiration for others to try riding electric motorcycles like the LiveWire.”

On June 22, Diego started his epic trip from San Ysidro, CA. He rode over 1,400 miles and on his 50th birthday, June 30, he reached his goal by making it to the U.S. Canadian border town of Blaine, WA. Along the way, he did live social media reports of his progress and fans following along on his journey were able to meet him in person and cheer him on. He also made plenty of stops along the way to do a bit of sightseeing with his wife and eight-year old daughter who were along on the trip in a car.

“The trip was unbelievable, such a great journey,” said Cardenas. “The West Coast Green Highway is a really good idea, there are so many options that you can be confident you will get to where you need to go. Also, if you pull up and cannot use one charger, you have additional ones super close by. It’s darn awesome! Please spread the word, this is so doable. If you have an electric motorcycle, or any bike, just get out and ride during these challenging times. Do a road trip, it helps during these stressful times to free your mind and body to see new things.”

Cardenas’ journey can be found at this link, he also is the founder and creator of this page. His mission for the group is to bring together electric vehicle and non-EV riders to ask questions, get ideas and support the EV motorcycle riding community.

 

About LiveWire

The Harley-Davidson 2020 LiveWire is an all-new, all-electric motorcycle; an exhilarating and evocative new model designed to offer the rider a high-performance motorcycling experience infused with a new level of technology, and the premium look and feel of a Harley-Davidson product.

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has stood for the timeless pursuit of adventure and delivered freedom for the soul with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Learn more at h-d.com.

CIV Italian Superbike: Savadori, Pirro Split Wins At Mugello

Lorenzo Savadori (32), Michele Pirro (51), and Andrea Mantovani (9) battle during an Elf CIV (Italian) Championship race at Mugello. Photo courtesy Elf CIV Press Office.
Lorenzo Savadori (32), Michele Pirro (51), and Andrea Mantovani (9) battle during an Elf CIV (Italian) Championship race at Mugello. Photo courtesy Elf CIV Press Office.

Elf CIV (Italian) Championship Series

Mugello Circuit, Italy

July 4-5, 2020

Race One Results:

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Race Two Results:

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Video: My Greatest Yamaha Memory, With Ben Spies

Ben Spies (19), as seen during the 2009 FIM Superbike World Championship, which he won. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
2009 FIM Superbike World Champion Ben Spies (19) has been nominated for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

My Greatest Yamaha Memory – Ben Spies

 

During his career, Ben Spies enjoyed success everywhere he went. After championing the AMA Superbike and Superstock series, the American left the United States to join the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2009, and duly won Yamaha’s first riders’ title at his first attempt, while he also boasts a MotoGP race victory to his name.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Spies was already winning national 600cc championships at the age of 14, and the following year in 2000 he joined the AMA 750 Superstock series, impressing enough to earn an AMA Horizon Award for road racing, given to the most outstanding and promising young talent.

His first professional victory came the following year in an AMA 750 Superstock race at Pikes Peak, before taking a maiden title in the 2003 AMA Formula Xtreme championship on 1000cc machinery, having also made his Superbike debut.

In 2006, Spies entered his second season of AMA Superbikes and scored 10 victories to beat his more experienced team-mate to the riders’ title. He claimed a second AMA Superbike championship the following year, also dominating the AMA Superstock series, before making it three top-class titles in a row in 2008.

Showing promise in his three MotoGP appearances in 2008, where he scored a best finish of sixth at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Yamaha signed Spies for the 2009 Superbike World Championship and it was instantly clear that the American was going to challenge for the title in his rookie season.

Riding the updated Yamaha R1 at the opening round in Philip Island, his first visit to the Australian circuit, Spies took pole position and went on to win the second race, following that up with a double victory in only his second WorldSBK weekend in Qatar.

 

Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P2

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha team owner Richard Stanboli in his shop at Attack Performance. Photo by David Swarts.
Fresh N' Lean Attack Performance Yamaha team owner Richard Stanboli in his shop at Attack Performance. Photo by David Swarts.

Racer and TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner presents “Ask a Superbike Genius, Part Two” with Richard Stanboli, owner of Attack Performance and the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha MotoAmerica Superbike team.

This interview was conducted following round two of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship June 26-28 at Road America.

 

Video: Celtic HSBK Racing Recaps Its Weekend At Road America 2

PJ Jacobsen and his Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R. Photo courtesy Celtic HSBK Racing.
PJ Jacobsen and his Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R. Photo courtesy Celtic HSBK Racing.

Round 2 of the MotoAmerica Series from Road America was certainly one for the record books. The Celtic / HSBK Racing team came back to the Wisconsin track after a month off and was ready to improve on their dominating performances in all three classes. Sam Lochoff accomplished his goals of closing the distance to the leaders every session. His continued maturity showed with consistent performances leading to a podium finish in Jr. Cup Race 2. Brandon Paasch made significant strides forward in his attempt to solidify his position as a top contender in the Supersport class. With two brilliant 3rd place finishes and a pass on the outside of the carousel that will go down in racing lore, Brandon is firmly in 3rd position overall and within striking distance of 2nd. The Stock 1000 team of PJ Jacobsen aboard his Ducati V4R suffered a catastrophic weekend. After spending the entire weekend toping the timing and scoring charts and winning the Superbike Cup Race 1 on Saturday, an incident during the morning warm-ups on Sunday brought the weekend to a premature end. PJ’s bike became engulfed in flames and forced PJ to abandon the motorcycle. PJ suffered burns and after being cleared from the local hospital was able to return to the track before heading home to NY. Despite the incident and injuries, PJ and the Celtic HSBK Racing Team is confident that he will return to reclaim his championship lead at Road Atlanta for Round 3.

The team is made possible through key partners: North American Warhorse, Ducati New York, Ducati USA, Competition Werkes, EVOL Technology, New York Safety Track, Fast by Ferraci, and Admore Air.

In addition to the support of their technical sponsors: Bickle Racing, BrakeTech, Cox Racing, Drippen Wet, Drive Systems USA, EAZIGrip, Full Spectrum, GB Racing, Jap4Performance, MWR Filters,  Ohlins USA, Out There Brands, RaceSeats, Samco Sport, Spiegler Performance, SBS Brakes, STM, and Zero Gravity.

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Video: Dunlop Salutes Its Factory Employees

Dunlop's motorcycle tire manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York. Photo by David Swarts.
Sumitomo Rubber USA/Dunlop's motorcycle tire manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York. Photo by David Swarts.

Video: “Ask A Superbike Genius” With Richard Stanboli, P1

Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha team owner Richard Stanboli in his shop at Attack Performance. Photo by David Swarts.
Fresh N' Lean Attack Performance Yamaha team owner Richard Stanboli in his shop at Attack Performance. Photo by David Swarts.

Racer and TrackDaz owner Dustin Coyner presents “Ask a Superbike Genius, Part One” with Richard Stanboli, owner of Attack Performance and the Monster Energy Attack Performance Yamaha MotoAmerica Superbike team.

This interview was conducted following the opening round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship May 29-31 at Road America.

 

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