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MotoGP: Italian Grand Prix At Mugello Cancelled

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MotoGP: Italian Grand Prix At Mugello Cancelled

Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley cancelled

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports regret to announce the cancellation of the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley. Previously postponed, the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes now sadly oblige the cancellation of the event.

The spectacular Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello never fails to deliver some incredible races, and always in front of one of the most passionate and vibrant crowds of the season. The track hosted its first MotoGP™ event in 1976 and became a permanent fixture on the calendar in 1991, making 2020 the first time in nearly 30 years that the Tuscan track will not host a Grand Prix.

Paolo Poli, CEO of Mugello Circuit: “Despite the communal effort made to find a practical solution, the impossibility of staging an event that is open to spectators, as well as the difficulties that have arisen from this exceptional situation, have not allowed us to find a new date for the Italian Grand Prix.

“I would like to thank all of our fans who have supported and encouraged us during these months, and invite them back to Mugello in 2021 for what will be, as always, one of the most iconic events of the season.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Mugello. Sadly, we were not able to find a solution to the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar to enable us to visit the venue this season. It is a great loss as Mugello is one of the most beautiful circuits in the world and one we are very proud to call the home of the Italian Grand Prix.

“On behalf of Dorna, I would like to thank the fans for the understanding and patience they have shown as we wait for the situation to improve. We very much look forward to returning to Mugello next season for another stunning weekend of racing.”

British Superbike: Revised Schedule Has Six Triple-Header Events

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British Superbike: Revised Schedule Has Six Triple-Header Events

10 June update: Revised 2020 Bennetts British Superbike #BSBRestart calendar announced

Bennetts British Superbike Championship organiser MSVR has today (Wednesday) announced an updated 2020 calendar following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB. The new schedule will feature six triple-header events, totaling 18 championship rounds, all of which will be broadcast live on Eurosport with free to air highlights on Quest and ITV4.

Following extensive consultation with teams, broadcasters, partners and circuits, the revised provisional calendar will begin at the start of August with the opening rounds taking place at Donington Park (National) on 7/8/9 August before moving to Snetterton later in the month (21/22/23 August) for the second event.

The title fight will then move on to the Silverstone National circuit on 4/5/6 September with Oulton Park hosting the fourth event of the season on 18/19/20 September.

The penultimate event will take place at Donington Park (Grand Prix) on its original date of 2/3/4 October with the traditional season finale to decide the champion two weeks later on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, maintaining the weekend of 16/17/18 October.

Given the reduction in championship races from 27 to 18, the usual ‘Showdown’ format will not be applied to the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.   An official test will take place prior to the opening round at Donington, with full details to be confirmed soon.

The regular supporting championships consisting of the Quattro Group British Supersport/GP2, British Talent Cup, Pirelli National Superstock, HEL Performance Junior Supersport, Ducati TriOptions Cup and Molson Group British Sidecars will also feature across the revised calendar of events.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs commented: “This has been an incredibly challenging period, but the enthusiasm, commitment and passion from everyone involved in the championship has been outstanding. To reach the position of announcing a provisional calendar is a big step forward. Naturally we are very disappointed that several of the traditional circuits have had to be omitted, which has been as a result of very detailed assessments of the operational, logistical and economic consequences pertinent to all circuits arising out of the COVID 19 pandemic. The firm message though is that we look forward to a full array of circuits returning in 2021.

“We are optimistic that we will be able to welcome fans to BSB this season, enjoying these large outdoor circuit venues with plenty of room to socially distance.  We are working with the circuits to agree protocols that meet all relevant guidance and will continue to do so as the guidance evolves over the coming weeks, with further announcements on this to follow.”

“For now though, the focus is continuing to prepare the various protocols and operational detail to ensure the safety of everyone in the BSB community.”

#BSBRESTART

MRA: Burke, Moham Win Again At PPIR

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MRA: Burke, Moham Win Again At PPIR

Burke and Moham restart their winning ways at 2020 MRA season opener

Fountain, CO, June 8, 2020 – With Colorado racetracks barely open and many club racers financially dazed, the MRA successfully started their 2020 Championship Series season at Pikes Peak International Raceway over the weekend of June 6-7.

This year PPIR has new management.   Leading up into this weekend, PPIR staff went over and above in planning the event, helping the MRA get on track, and making everyone in the club feel welcome.    The first race of every year usually presents some challenges and the need for COVID-19 mitigation processes greatly complicated the operational landscape.  But the PPIR staff was consistently on hand to consult and help out when needed.   This great cooperation between the PPIR track management & the MRA race club set the stage for a great race weekend.

On Friday, PPIR hosted a motorcycle only track day interleaved with a MRA new racers’ school.  New Rider Director Jeff Brown recruited several expert MRA racers as instructors such that each student had their own instructor for the majority of the day.   All students passed & licensed up as new road racers with the MRA.

On Saturday, the weather started off reasonably well but turned very unpredictable with intermittent wind gusts, rain, and even some hail.  Nearby lightning strikes stopped the races more than a couple of times so that corner crews could take shelter.   Fortunately, Race Director Rick Grosse has a great deal of experience in handling a chaotic day so all Saturday races were held except for the SuperStreet program.   The ending solo endurance events were all in alternating wet/dry/wet conditions with racers in each having to either race in the wet on slicks or use rains on drying surfaces.

Sunday was a much different situation.  The weather cleared to perfect conditions.  The first Race of the Rockies GTO qualifying event for 2020 saw Ryan Burke rip off a 0:57.725 as the best time, followed by Ray Thornton with at 0:58.420 and Dave Lambert with a 0:58.669.   Shannon Moham on a new Yamaha YZF-R6 took the top GTU qualification time of 0:58.804 followed by Jared Dear with at 0:59.799 and Joe Resta at 0:59.849.

For the GTO race, Burke led from the start followed by Lambert and Thornton.  Those three took off from the rest of the field and kept a heated pace in that order until on around lap 14, Lambert was able to get around Burke.  For the next 3 laps, Lambert led Burke from Thornton as that trio whittled their way through traffic on the short PPIR circuit.   Then with a couple laps left in the 20 lap race, Burke took advantage of a little bit of early braking into turn 4 by Lambert to get by and take over the lead for good.  At the end it was Burke by 1.5 seconds over Lambert, who in turn was 2 seconds ahead of Thornton.

For the GTU race, Moham led from the start with Joe Resta holding down second place.  With about 3 laps to go, Moham’s Yamaha started misfiring on the top end which forced him to ride around the problem to bring home the win.  Unfortunately for Resta, Moham had built up an insurmountable lead before the problem such that Resta wasn’t able to take advantage.  For the final podium spot, it was Dennis Stowers leading from Tyler Valentine for most of the race with a couple of GTO competitors mixed in the fray.  On the very last lap, Stowers crashed in the infield and Valentine was in the perfect position to take advantage of that and bring home the final podium position for GTU.

Ryan Burke is sponsored by The Burke Family, Dan Burke, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires/Race Tire Services, Boulder Motorsports, Vickery Motorsports, Yamaha Champions Riding School, Superbike Unlimited, Love Tapped By Jenny, Brighton Radiator & Muffler, and Bike Sport Development

Shannon Moham is sponsored by Nordic Nursing, Dunlop tires, Race Tech suspension, Woodcraft CFM, Vortex racing, Vickery Motorsports, Motors by REX, Renegade race fuels, Pit Bull stands, Imperial Sportbikes, Denver n Dakota, Segren’s Nectar, MOM, CP Carrillo, Ninjatech, Bell Helmets, Motonation, and Motorex

Going into the weekend, the MRA board of directors knew a decision on Round 3 needed to be made before everyone went home on Sunday.  Round 3 was tentatively set for June 20-21 at Pueblo Motorsports Park.  After conversations with many MRA members and some uncertainty about PMP’s operational capability the MRA board decided to not hold that event.  Although this seemed to be a better plan for the club’s finances and for most of the membership, it came as a disappointment to many MRA racers as the PMP course layout is a club favorite.  The decision to focus on Round 4 at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of July 18-19 including the 10th annual 4-hour endurance also has the club looking forward to holding Round 5 back at Pueblo in August.

So, next up the MRA will be using the full course configuration for Round 4 at HPR.  The SuperStreet class will not be held that weekend due to the endurance, but will return for Round 5 scheduled at Pueblo Motorsports Park over the weekend of August 8-9.  See https://www.mra-racing.org/schedule/season-schedule/ for updates.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Alex Greenman (Yam YZF-R1)

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jeremiah Walker (MV Augusta F3)
  5. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  6. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)

Race of the Rockies Championship Overall

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf (Duc 848)
  2. Siobhan Bennett (Hon CBR600RR)

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  4. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  2. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jay Samarjian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  5. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)

805 Beer’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Philip Pleiss (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. David Attwood (Yam YZF-R6)

Moto Station’s Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)
  6. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  3. Chris Higgins (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Aaron Schlagel (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  6. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R1)

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Mark Hellvig (Duc 848)

Dunlop/Louden Clear Designs’ Premiere Amateur

  1. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  2. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R )
  3. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. Travis Froehlich (Yam YZF-R6)

ATS Diesel Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  6. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)

MRA’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jim Soiland (Duc 959)
  5. Colton Wulf (Suz GSX-R750)
  6. Timothy David (Kaw ZX-6R)

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Jeremiah Walker (MV Augusta F3)

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Wendell Huston (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  2. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  3. Geoff Cesmat
  4. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)
  5. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  4. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  5. Cindy Wulf (Suz SV650)
  6. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Novo Advisors’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  3. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)
  4. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

SCS Incorporated’s SuperTwins GTO

  1. Patrick Lansu (Duc 749R)
  2. Robb Weins (Duc Panigale)
  3. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  4. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
  5. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  6. Alex Aubrey (Duc 848)

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  2. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  3. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  4. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. Mathew Muldoon (Yam FZ-07R)

MRA’s Thunderbike

  1. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  2. Patrick Lansu (Pie X80R)
  3. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  4. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
  5. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  6. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 Extreme GTO

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 Extreme GTU

  1. Mark Hellvig (Duc 848)
  2. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. Aaron Schlagel (BMW S1000RR)
  2. Chris Higgins (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Dave Stiefvater (Kaw ZX-6R)
  2. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Cindy Wulf (Duc 848)

MRA’s 500 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  2. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  3. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  4. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  5. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

MRA’s 500 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  4. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  5. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  6. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  2. Timothy Thornton (Kaw 300)
  3. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)
  4. David Lambert Jr (Kaw 300)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  2. David Lambert Jr (Kaw 300)
  3. Timothy Thornton (Kaw 300)
  4. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Formula Colorado

  1. Geoff Cesmat
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Mark Applegate
  4. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  5. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)

MRA’s Supermoto

  1. Geoff Cesmat
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Mark Applegate (Hus FS450)
  4. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. Chuck Shettsline (Yam YZF450)

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  3. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  5. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  5. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Robert Dietz (Suz GSX-R600)

Formula PB

Cancelled

MotoAmerica: Falken Tires Signs On As Series Sponsor

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MotoAmerica: Falken Tires Signs On As Series Sponsor

Falken Tires: The Official Light Truck Tire Of MotoAmerica

Falken Tires On Board As A Sponsor Of MotoAmerica Series

IRVINE, CA (June 9, 2020) – MotoAmerica has announced that Falken Tires is now the official light truck tire of the MotoAmerica Series.

“Falken Tires is proud to be the Official Light Truck Tire of MotoAmerica,” said Nick Fousekis, Director, Advertising and Promotions. “We know MotoAmerica fans are as in tune with their light trucks and SUV’s as they are with their bikes and we’re confident our full line of Wildpeak products can deliver the performance and styling they’re looking for. Partnering with the series is also a great way to show the connection between Falken and our sister brand, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.”

Known as a leader in high performance tire technology for cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers, Falken Tires has successfully built a reputation as a full-line tire manufacturer with a long history of delivering high-quality, high-value products. Falken is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

“When they’re not riding their motorcycles, a vast number of MotoAmerica fans drive trucks so it’s a natural fit for Falken Tires to partner with the series,” said MotoAmerica Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Nasi. “We look forward to a great year of racing with Falken Tires as our newest partner in the series.”

Honda’s Monkey, CRF Models Returning In 2021

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Honda’s Monkey, CRF Models Returning In 2021

Honda CRF Performance, Trail Models Highlight 2021 Product Announcement

Timeless Monkey miniMOTO also returns

June 9, 2020 — TORRANCE, Calif.

For its third 2021 product announcement—and its biggest of that model year so far—American Honda today confirmed the return of a varied array of powersports products, including three models from the advanced CRF Performance line, the entire CRF Trail family (the CRF50F was announced in April) and the ageless Monkey miniMOTO machine.

“We’re pleased to confirm the return of these 2021 models, all of which have been successful in terms of both performance and sales,” said Chris Cox, American Honda’s Manager of Experiential Marketing/Public Relations. “The CRF250R, CRF250RX and CRF150R routinely earn wins and titles in competition, while the CRF250F, CRF125F and CRF110F continue to attract throngs of new riders to off-road motorcycling. Meanwhile, the fun-loving Monkey has proven to be yet another hit in Honda’s unique and admired miniMOTO lineup. I’m confident that customers will share our enthusiasm as we welcome these models back.”

 

A 2021 Honda CRF250R. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250R. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250R

The machine that took Phoenix Racing Honda rider Kyle Peters to the 2020 AMA Arenacross title returns for the 2021 model year, with strong power across the rev range and a low-center-of-gravity chassis layout that delivers nimble, stable handling. The CRF250R has also performed well in the 2020 AMA Supercross series, where GEICO Honda rider Chase Sexton leads the 250SX East title chase through the first six rounds.

Pricing: $7,999

Color: Red

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A 2021 Honda CRF250RX. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250RX. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250RX

Campaigned in national championship off-road racing by JCR Honda’s Tarah Gieger, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Jonathan Johnson and SLR Honda’s Tallon LaFountaine, the CRF250RX features closed-course off-road-focused components like a large fuel tank, aluminum side stand and 18-inch rear wheel. It also has off-road-specific engine mapping and suspension settings, making it ideal for specialties like woods racing, desert racing, off-road grand prix competition and trail riding in legal off-road areas.

Pricing: $8,399

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF150R Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF150R Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF150R / CRF150R Big Wheel

Honda’s smallest motocrosser is available in both standard and Big Wheel versions (the latter targeted to suit taller riders, offering larger wheels, a higher seat and additional rear-suspension travel). The powersports industry’s top-selling mini motocrosser, the CRF150R has a Unicam® four-stroke engine—unique in the mini MX world—that delivers smooth, ample torque across the rev range. The Showa® suspension components comprise a 37mm inverted fork and a Pro-Link® rear-suspension system with a single Showa shock.

Pricing

CRF150R: $5,199

CRF150R Big Wheel: $5,399

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF250F. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250F. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250F

An incredibly versatile trail bike, the CRF250F can take riders from their first time on dirt to tackling challenging terrain. The flagship of Honda’s CRF Trail line features Keihin electronically controlled fuel injection and is year-round off-road legal in all 50 states. Its SOHC long-stroke, air-cooled engine delivers smooth acceleration and excellent rear-wheel hookup, and its perimeter steel frame and Showa suspension offer confidence-inspiring handling and a compliant ride in varied terrain. Add it all up and the result is a fun-but-capable trail bike that’s ready for just about anything—and any rider.

Pricing: $4,699

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF125F Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF125F Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF125F / CRF125F Big Wheel

The midsize CRF125F trail bike is available in two versions—standard and Big Wheel, the latter accommodating taller riders with larger front and rear wheels, longer-travel suspension and a higher seat. With their fun performance and looks that mimic those of the CRF Performance line, both versions of the CRF125F promise years of recreational trail-riding enjoyment, and with clean-running Keihin electronic fuel injection, both boast 50-state 12-month off-road legality.

Pricing

CRF125F: $3,199

CRF125F Big Wheel: $3,599

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF110F. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF110F. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF110F

With its proven durability and new-rider-friendly performance, the CRF110F is the powersports industry’s top-selling off-road motorcycle, and it’s no wonder: This model perfectly encapsulates Honda’s proud heritage—extending back nearly four decades to the legendary XR75—of four-stroke trail bikes that are kid-sized but full-featured. In the modern era, that means clean-running Keihin fuel injection and 50-state year-round off-road legality, as well as a clutch-less four-speed semi-automatic transmission and push-button electric start. The CRF110F is sure to continue delivering smiles long after riding skills develop, so there’s no telling where it could take generations of youngsters.

Pricing: $2,499

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.

Monkey

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this model year, the legendary Monkey oozes history and tradition, having originally been produced in 1961 for Tama Tech, a Honda-owned amusement park in Japan. But while this miniMOTO bike’s looks and spirit are faithful to the Monkey’s earliest concept of making mobility fun, its modern iteration touts convenient features that help it perform well and run reliably, which explains why it’s a hit with both nostalgic customers seeking a trip down memory lane, and a new generation of enthusiasts.

Pricing

Monkey: $3,999

Monkey ABS: $4,199

Color: Pearl Nebula Red, Pearl Glittering Blue

Info

 

About American Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the United States. American Honda’s Powersports Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

Video: Developing The Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP Racebike, P2

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Video: Developing The Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP Racebike, P2

Episode #2 of Suzuki’s MotoGP 2013 Development Program moved to Twin Ring Motegi in Japan where Randy De Puniet joined the team as test rider and Davide Brivio was appointed as Suzuki MotoGP Test Team Manager.

This historic video, published in January 2014, talks with De Puniet and Brivio about the progress made so far during testing in readiness for a return to racing.

 

MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro Re-Signs With Aprilia Through 2022

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MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro Re-Signs With Aprilia Through 2022

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ CONFIRMED AT APRILIA WITH A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE 2021 AND 2022 MOTOGP SEASONS

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ: “WE HAVE GROWN A LOT. I BELIEVE IN THIS PROJECT AND I AM HAPPY TO STAY TO BE ABLE TO TAKE APRILIA WHERE WE DESERVE TO BE”

Aleix Espargaró will be an Aprilia Racing rider for the 2021 and 2022 seasons as well. With great satisfaction on both sides, this confirms one of the longest current MotoGP associations.

Astride the RS-GP since the 2017 season, Aleix has weathered various phases of the Aprilia MotoGP project, from the great and promising growth in the first season to the difficulties of 2018, all the way to the technical revolution of 2019 which led to the birth of the new 2020 RS-GP

The latest prototype showed significant and promising signs of competitiveness in the winter tests, before the 2020 season was disrupted, so much that they contributed to Aleix’s decision.

Passionate, always committed on the track and a motivator in the garage, this will bring Aleix to his sixth season in a row astride the Italian bike. This is a sign of continuity and trust that comes at this turning point in Aprilia’s technical project.

 

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ

“I am happy about this confirmation. The human aspect is extremely important for me, and in four seasons, Aprilia has become my second family, so with this contract, which is certainly the most important of my career, they demonstrated that I am at the centre of this project. On a technical level, the growth in recent months convinced me, with the arrival of many reinforcements and the début of the 2020 RS-GP, which did so well in the tests. I feel like we need to finish the job we started over the winter. I can’t wait to get back together with my entire team and race with the new bike, to take this project where it deserves to be.”

MASSIMO RIVOLA – CEO APRILIA RACING

“We wanted Aleix’s confirmation by all means and we are very happy that it arrived. At a rather tumultuous time for the rider market, providing continuity for our project with a rider the calibre of Aleix is essential. With him, who we have established as our captain, we have begun an entirely new project, involving new resources and taking a bike that seems to have come out very well onto the track. Now we hope that he will soon take an Aprilia to the top, where it has never been in MotoGP history.”

Chris Patrick Wins Prizes From Hotbodies & VP Racing Fuels In Reader Survey P7

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Chris Patrick Wins Prizes From Hotbodies & VP Racing Fuels In Reader Survey P7

Chris Patrick, of Cumming, Georgia, is the winner of the prizes for Roadracing World Reader Survey Part 7!

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Daytona 200 Monument: A Bike Week Highlight

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Daytona 200 Monument: A Bike Week Highlight

By Michael Gougis

It is fitting that this year’s Daytona 200 Monument celebration honored Dick Klamfoth, three-time winner of the spring classic. Not only did he and wife Beverly both die in 2019, Klamfoth was literally the creator of the monument, not only convincing the city of Daytona Beach to donate the land for the monument, but putting in the financial backing and physical effort to make his vision come true.

This year’s celebration—one of the few racing events to occur before all activities ceased due to the COVID-19 pandemic—drew more than 300 people. TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay and rider Danny Eslick took their places on the monument with a plaque celebrating their three Daytona 200 wins together.

Fan-favorite Eslick and TOBC Racing won the Daytona 200 in 2015, 2017, and 2018. In 2015, Eslick rode a Suzuki GSX-R600, and in 2017 and 2018, he piloted a Yamaha YZF-R6. Eslick’s first Daytona 200 victory came in 2014 on a Riders Discount Triumph. He is the only rider to have won the Daytona 200 on three different brands of motorcycles.

 

TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay (right) with Crew Chief Scott Harwell (left) and rider Danny Eslick (center) with the plaque honoring their three Daytona 200 victories together. Photo by Joan Erdesky, courtesy TOBC Racing.
TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay (right) with long-time Crew Chief Scott Harwell (left) and rider Danny Eslick (center) with the plaque honoring their three Daytona 200 victories together. Photo by Joan Erdesky, courtesy TOBC Racing.

 

And 1990 Daytona 200 winner David Sadowski was on hand at the Daytona 200 Monument celebration for the unveiling of a painting by famous motorsports artist Lee Bivens, showing Sadowski in the West Horseshoe on his Vance & Hines Yamaha OW01 on his way to the victory.

“It was 30 years ago—30 years!—but when I saw that painting, it was like it was just yesterday,” an emotional Sadowski told Roadracing World. “I’m getting up there (57), but it made me feel young again.”

 

Artist Lee Bivens (left) and former racer David Sadowski (right) at the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration. Photo by Bob Coy.
Artist Lee Bivens (left) and former racer David Sadowski (right) at the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration. Photo by Bob Coy.

 

The monument celebration event, typically held at the monument on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk on the Wednesday prior to the Daytona 200, has grown over the years and become more formalized, with past winners and significant racers invited to the ceremony.

This year, AMA Hall of Fame inductees John Parham and Arlen Ness; flat tracker and road racer Rodney Farris; flat track racers Charlotte Kainz, David Jones, and Dick Dickinson (who raced on the sands of Daytona Beach) were also honored with plaques being placed on the monument. Last year’s ceremony featured 1989 Daytona 200 winner John Ashmead, racer/race promoter Henry DeGouw, and Gina Bovaird, who was the first woman to complete the Daytona 200.

 

Artist Lee Bivens (right) and previous Daytona 200 race winner David Sadowski (left) signed autographs on small, free hero cards and sold full-size prints of Bivens’ painting of Sadowski to help raise funds for the Daytona 200 Monument Fund. Photo by Bob Coy.
Artist Lee Bivens (right) and previous Daytona 200 race winner David Sadowski (left) signed autographs on small, free hero cards and sold full-size prints of Bivens’ painting of Sadowski to help raise funds for the Daytona 200 Monument Fund. Photo by Bob Coy.

 

The monument exists because of the hard work and dedication of Klamfoth, who won the Daytona 200 in 1949, 1951 and 1952, becoming the first rider to win the 200 three times. According to Bob Coy, director of the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), Klamfoth decided to create the monument after visiting Bike Week in the late 1990s and finding that few were aware of the early races on the beach and how those races had laid the foundation for Bike Week.

Klamfoth not only raised money and got the city to donate the land, but mortgaged his own home to raise additional funds. During the weeks before the event, Klamfoth would drive from Ohio to Daytona and could be found on his hands and knees, laying bricks and building the monument.

In 2002, the first phase was completed and dedicated to the city of Daytona Beach. Since then, “It’s gotten a lot bigger over the years,” Coy said.

To benefit the Daytona 200 Monument fund, Bivens sold print copies of his painting of Sadowski at the celebration, while Sadowski autographed those large prints and smaller, free print copies of the painting.

If you would like to learn more about the Daytona 200 Monument or support the Daytona 200 Monument Fund, click HERE.

Suzuki SV650 Project: MotoAmerica Twins Cup Title Winner, P2, In The May Issue

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Suzuki SV650 Project: MotoAmerica Twins Cup Title Winner, P2, In The May Issue

Featured In the May 2020 Issue of Roadracing World: 

     The project had started with a stock 2015 GSX-R1000 front end—including forks, upper and lower triple clamps (with a stock steel SV650 steering stem installed), brakes and wheel, plus a Brembo RSC 19 x 18 racing master cylinder, Venhill braided stainless steel brake lines, and Vesrah RJLXX pads—because we had a left-over front end that had been replaced during a MotoAmerica GSX-R1000 Superbike build.

     The stock GSX-R1000 forks were each fitted with a K-Tech RDS 25mm cartridge kit valved by K-Tech’s Lenny Albin. When Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode the bike at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, he determined that the front end was too short and the overall height of the bike was too low.

     Mechanic Rob Silva pushed the upper fork tubes down flush with the triple clamps and that helped, but not enough. So, after that test, Albin made the forks longer, lengthening each cartridge internally by 10mm (using a shorter internal spacer and a longer preload tube), and installing screw-on K-Tech 35mm fork cap extenders …

—Suzuki SV650 Project: Part Two, by John Ulrich

It’s not just about the parts, but getting them to work together, that makes a winning racebike. In Part 2 of the Project SV650 series, the team starts refining the set-up, making the little changes that will move the machine to the front of the field. It’s in the lockdown-delayed May issue of Roadracing World! Available at Cycle Gear and other motorcycle retailers.

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MotoGP: Italian Grand Prix At Mugello Cancelled

Andrea Dovizioso (04) leading Alex Rins (42), Danilo Petrucci (9), Marc Marquez (93), and the rest of the field during the 2019 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Andrea Dovizioso (04) leading Alex Rins (42), Danilo Petrucci (9), Marc Marquez (93), and the rest of the field during the 2019 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley cancelled

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports regret to announce the cancellation of the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley. Previously postponed, the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes now sadly oblige the cancellation of the event.

The spectacular Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello never fails to deliver some incredible races, and always in front of one of the most passionate and vibrant crowds of the season. The track hosted its first MotoGP™ event in 1976 and became a permanent fixture on the calendar in 1991, making 2020 the first time in nearly 30 years that the Tuscan track will not host a Grand Prix.

Paolo Poli, CEO of Mugello Circuit: “Despite the communal effort made to find a practical solution, the impossibility of staging an event that is open to spectators, as well as the difficulties that have arisen from this exceptional situation, have not allowed us to find a new date for the Italian Grand Prix.

“I would like to thank all of our fans who have supported and encouraged us during these months, and invite them back to Mugello in 2021 for what will be, as always, one of the most iconic events of the season.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Mugello. Sadly, we were not able to find a solution to the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar to enable us to visit the venue this season. It is a great loss as Mugello is one of the most beautiful circuits in the world and one we are very proud to call the home of the Italian Grand Prix.

“On behalf of Dorna, I would like to thank the fans for the understanding and patience they have shown as we wait for the situation to improve. We very much look forward to returning to Mugello next season for another stunning weekend of racing.”

British Superbike: Revised Schedule Has Six Triple-Header Events

The start of a British Superbike race at Silverstone in 2019. Photo courtesy of MSVR.
The start of a British Superbike race at Silverstone in 2019. Photo courtesy of MSVR.

10 June update: Revised 2020 Bennetts British Superbike #BSBRestart calendar announced

Bennetts British Superbike Championship organiser MSVR has today (Wednesday) announced an updated 2020 calendar following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB. The new schedule will feature six triple-header events, totaling 18 championship rounds, all of which will be broadcast live on Eurosport with free to air highlights on Quest and ITV4.

Following extensive consultation with teams, broadcasters, partners and circuits, the revised provisional calendar will begin at the start of August with the opening rounds taking place at Donington Park (National) on 7/8/9 August before moving to Snetterton later in the month (21/22/23 August) for the second event.

The title fight will then move on to the Silverstone National circuit on 4/5/6 September with Oulton Park hosting the fourth event of the season on 18/19/20 September.

The penultimate event will take place at Donington Park (Grand Prix) on its original date of 2/3/4 October with the traditional season finale to decide the champion two weeks later on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, maintaining the weekend of 16/17/18 October.

Given the reduction in championship races from 27 to 18, the usual ‘Showdown’ format will not be applied to the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.   An official test will take place prior to the opening round at Donington, with full details to be confirmed soon.

The regular supporting championships consisting of the Quattro Group British Supersport/GP2, British Talent Cup, Pirelli National Superstock, HEL Performance Junior Supersport, Ducati TriOptions Cup and Molson Group British Sidecars will also feature across the revised calendar of events.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs commented: “This has been an incredibly challenging period, but the enthusiasm, commitment and passion from everyone involved in the championship has been outstanding. To reach the position of announcing a provisional calendar is a big step forward. Naturally we are very disappointed that several of the traditional circuits have had to be omitted, which has been as a result of very detailed assessments of the operational, logistical and economic consequences pertinent to all circuits arising out of the COVID 19 pandemic. The firm message though is that we look forward to a full array of circuits returning in 2021.

“We are optimistic that we will be able to welcome fans to BSB this season, enjoying these large outdoor circuit venues with plenty of room to socially distance.  We are working with the circuits to agree protocols that meet all relevant guidance and will continue to do so as the guidance evolves over the coming weeks, with further announcements on this to follow.”

“For now though, the focus is continuing to prepare the various protocols and operational detail to ensure the safety of everyone in the BSB community.”

#BSBRESTART

MRA: Burke, Moham Win Again At PPIR

Ryan Burke (1). Photo by Jim Browning/Rocky Mountain Photo, courtesy MRA.
Ryan Burke (1). Photo by Jim Browning/Rocky Mountain Photo, courtesy MRA.

Burke and Moham restart their winning ways at 2020 MRA season opener

Fountain, CO, June 8, 2020 – With Colorado racetracks barely open and many club racers financially dazed, the MRA successfully started their 2020 Championship Series season at Pikes Peak International Raceway over the weekend of June 6-7.

This year PPIR has new management.   Leading up into this weekend, PPIR staff went over and above in planning the event, helping the MRA get on track, and making everyone in the club feel welcome.    The first race of every year usually presents some challenges and the need for COVID-19 mitigation processes greatly complicated the operational landscape.  But the PPIR staff was consistently on hand to consult and help out when needed.   This great cooperation between the PPIR track management & the MRA race club set the stage for a great race weekend.

On Friday, PPIR hosted a motorcycle only track day interleaved with a MRA new racers’ school.  New Rider Director Jeff Brown recruited several expert MRA racers as instructors such that each student had their own instructor for the majority of the day.   All students passed & licensed up as new road racers with the MRA.

On Saturday, the weather started off reasonably well but turned very unpredictable with intermittent wind gusts, rain, and even some hail.  Nearby lightning strikes stopped the races more than a couple of times so that corner crews could take shelter.   Fortunately, Race Director Rick Grosse has a great deal of experience in handling a chaotic day so all Saturday races were held except for the SuperStreet program.   The ending solo endurance events were all in alternating wet/dry/wet conditions with racers in each having to either race in the wet on slicks or use rains on drying surfaces.

Sunday was a much different situation.  The weather cleared to perfect conditions.  The first Race of the Rockies GTO qualifying event for 2020 saw Ryan Burke rip off a 0:57.725 as the best time, followed by Ray Thornton with at 0:58.420 and Dave Lambert with a 0:58.669.   Shannon Moham on a new Yamaha YZF-R6 took the top GTU qualification time of 0:58.804 followed by Jared Dear with at 0:59.799 and Joe Resta at 0:59.849.

For the GTO race, Burke led from the start followed by Lambert and Thornton.  Those three took off from the rest of the field and kept a heated pace in that order until on around lap 14, Lambert was able to get around Burke.  For the next 3 laps, Lambert led Burke from Thornton as that trio whittled their way through traffic on the short PPIR circuit.   Then with a couple laps left in the 20 lap race, Burke took advantage of a little bit of early braking into turn 4 by Lambert to get by and take over the lead for good.  At the end it was Burke by 1.5 seconds over Lambert, who in turn was 2 seconds ahead of Thornton.

For the GTU race, Moham led from the start with Joe Resta holding down second place.  With about 3 laps to go, Moham’s Yamaha started misfiring on the top end which forced him to ride around the problem to bring home the win.  Unfortunately for Resta, Moham had built up an insurmountable lead before the problem such that Resta wasn’t able to take advantage.  For the final podium spot, it was Dennis Stowers leading from Tyler Valentine for most of the race with a couple of GTO competitors mixed in the fray.  On the very last lap, Stowers crashed in the infield and Valentine was in the perfect position to take advantage of that and bring home the final podium position for GTU.

Ryan Burke is sponsored by The Burke Family, Dan Burke, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires/Race Tire Services, Boulder Motorsports, Vickery Motorsports, Yamaha Champions Riding School, Superbike Unlimited, Love Tapped By Jenny, Brighton Radiator & Muffler, and Bike Sport Development

Shannon Moham is sponsored by Nordic Nursing, Dunlop tires, Race Tech suspension, Woodcraft CFM, Vortex racing, Vickery Motorsports, Motors by REX, Renegade race fuels, Pit Bull stands, Imperial Sportbikes, Denver n Dakota, Segren’s Nectar, MOM, CP Carrillo, Ninjatech, Bell Helmets, Motonation, and Motorex

Going into the weekend, the MRA board of directors knew a decision on Round 3 needed to be made before everyone went home on Sunday.  Round 3 was tentatively set for June 20-21 at Pueblo Motorsports Park.  After conversations with many MRA members and some uncertainty about PMP’s operational capability the MRA board decided to not hold that event.  Although this seemed to be a better plan for the club’s finances and for most of the membership, it came as a disappointment to many MRA racers as the PMP course layout is a club favorite.  The decision to focus on Round 4 at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of July 18-19 including the 10th annual 4-hour endurance also has the club looking forward to holding Round 5 back at Pueblo in August.

So, next up the MRA will be using the full course configuration for Round 4 at HPR.  The SuperStreet class will not be held that weekend due to the endurance, but will return for Round 5 scheduled at Pueblo Motorsports Park over the weekend of August 8-9.  See https://www.mra-racing.org/schedule/season-schedule/ for updates.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Alex Greenman (Yam YZF-R1)

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jeremiah Walker (MV Augusta F3)
  5. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  6. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)

Race of the Rockies Championship Overall

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf (Duc 848)
  2. Siobhan Bennett (Hon CBR600RR)

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  4. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  2. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jay Samarjian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  5. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)

805 Beer’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Philip Pleiss (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. David Attwood (Yam YZF-R6)

Moto Station’s Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)
  6. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  3. Chris Higgins (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Aaron Schlagel (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  6. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R1)

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Mark Hellvig (Duc 848)

Dunlop/Louden Clear Designs’ Premiere Amateur

  1. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  2. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R )
  3. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. Travis Froehlich (Yam YZF-R6)

ATS Diesel Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Dan Spurlock (Suz GSX-R600)
  6. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)

MRA’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  3. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jim Soiland (Duc 959)
  5. Colton Wulf (Suz GSX-R750)
  6. Timothy David (Kaw ZX-6R)

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Jeremiah Walker (MV Augusta F3)

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Joseph Resta (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  4. Louden David (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Wendell Huston (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  2. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  3. Geoff Cesmat
  4. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)
  5. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  4. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  5. Cindy Wulf (Suz SV650)
  6. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Novo Advisors’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  3. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)
  4. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

SCS Incorporated’s SuperTwins GTO

  1. Patrick Lansu (Duc 749R)
  2. Robb Weins (Duc Panigale)
  3. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  4. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
  5. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  6. Alex Aubrey (Duc 848)

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  2. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  3. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  4. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. Mathew Muldoon (Yam FZ-07R)

MRA’s Thunderbike

  1. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona 675R)
  2. Patrick Lansu (Pie X80R)
  3. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  4. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
  5. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  6. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 Extreme GTO

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 Extreme GTU

  1. Mark Hellvig (Duc 848)
  2. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Andrew Schrems (Suz SV650)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. Aaron Schlagel (BMW S1000RR)
  2. Chris Higgins (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Dave Stiefvater (Kaw ZX-6R)
  2. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Cindy Wulf (Duc 848)

MRA’s 500 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  2. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  3. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  4. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  5. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

MRA’s 500 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Luke Sanzone (Duc 1199)
  4. Dan Parker (Kaw 400)
  5. Bob Halbert (Kaw 500)
  6. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  2. Timothy Thornton (Kaw 300)
  3. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)
  4. David Lambert Jr (Kaw 300)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  2. David Lambert Jr (Kaw 300)
  3. Timothy Thornton (Kaw 300)
  4. Kreece Elliott (Kaw 300)

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Formula Colorado

  1. Geoff Cesmat
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Mark Applegate
  4. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  5. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)

MRA’s Supermoto

  1. Geoff Cesmat
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Mark Applegate (Hus FS450)
  4. Bruce Browning (Hus FS450)
  5. Marc Rawlings (Hon CRF450)
  6. Chuck Shettsline (Yam YZF450)

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  3. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  5. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. Stephen Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Jeff Kandt (Tri Daytona 675R)
  5. Randy Hopper (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Robert Dietz (Suz GSX-R600)

Formula PB

Cancelled

MotoAmerica: Falken Tires Signs On As Series Sponsor

Cameron Beaubier (1) leads Jake Gagne (32), Bobby Fong (50), Toni Elias (behind Gagne), Mathew Scholtz (11), Kyle Wyman (33), and the rest of the MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike field early in Race One at Road America. Photo courtesy of Yamaha.
Cameron Beaubier (1) leads Jake Gagne (32), Bobby Fong (50), Toni Elias (behind Gagne), Mathew Scholtz (11), Kyle Wyman (33), and the rest of the MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike field early in Race One at Road America. Photo courtesy of Yamaha.

Falken Tires: The Official Light Truck Tire Of MotoAmerica

Falken Tires On Board As A Sponsor Of MotoAmerica Series

IRVINE, CA (June 9, 2020) – MotoAmerica has announced that Falken Tires is now the official light truck tire of the MotoAmerica Series.

“Falken Tires is proud to be the Official Light Truck Tire of MotoAmerica,” said Nick Fousekis, Director, Advertising and Promotions. “We know MotoAmerica fans are as in tune with their light trucks and SUV’s as they are with their bikes and we’re confident our full line of Wildpeak products can deliver the performance and styling they’re looking for. Partnering with the series is also a great way to show the connection between Falken and our sister brand, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.”

Known as a leader in high performance tire technology for cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers, Falken Tires has successfully built a reputation as a full-line tire manufacturer with a long history of delivering high-quality, high-value products. Falken is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

“When they’re not riding their motorcycles, a vast number of MotoAmerica fans drive trucks so it’s a natural fit for Falken Tires to partner with the series,” said MotoAmerica Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Nasi. “We look forward to a great year of racing with Falken Tires as our newest partner in the series.”

Honda’s Monkey, CRF Models Returning In 2021

A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.

Honda CRF Performance, Trail Models Highlight 2021 Product Announcement

Timeless Monkey miniMOTO also returns

June 9, 2020 — TORRANCE, Calif.

For its third 2021 product announcement—and its biggest of that model year so far—American Honda today confirmed the return of a varied array of powersports products, including three models from the advanced CRF Performance line, the entire CRF Trail family (the CRF50F was announced in April) and the ageless Monkey miniMOTO machine.

“We’re pleased to confirm the return of these 2021 models, all of which have been successful in terms of both performance and sales,” said Chris Cox, American Honda’s Manager of Experiential Marketing/Public Relations. “The CRF250R, CRF250RX and CRF150R routinely earn wins and titles in competition, while the CRF250F, CRF125F and CRF110F continue to attract throngs of new riders to off-road motorcycling. Meanwhile, the fun-loving Monkey has proven to be yet another hit in Honda’s unique and admired miniMOTO lineup. I’m confident that customers will share our enthusiasm as we welcome these models back.”

 

A 2021 Honda CRF250R. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250R. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250R

The machine that took Phoenix Racing Honda rider Kyle Peters to the 2020 AMA Arenacross title returns for the 2021 model year, with strong power across the rev range and a low-center-of-gravity chassis layout that delivers nimble, stable handling. The CRF250R has also performed well in the 2020 AMA Supercross series, where GEICO Honda rider Chase Sexton leads the 250SX East title chase through the first six rounds.

Pricing: $7,999

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF250RX. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250RX. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250RX

Campaigned in national championship off-road racing by JCR Honda’s Tarah Gieger, Phoenix Racing Honda’s Jonathan Johnson and SLR Honda’s Tallon LaFountaine, the CRF250RX features closed-course off-road-focused components like a large fuel tank, aluminum side stand and 18-inch rear wheel. It also has off-road-specific engine mapping and suspension settings, making it ideal for specialties like woods racing, desert racing, off-road grand prix competition and trail riding in legal off-road areas.

Pricing: $8,399

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF150R Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF150R Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF150R / CRF150R Big Wheel

Honda’s smallest motocrosser is available in both standard and Big Wheel versions (the latter targeted to suit taller riders, offering larger wheels, a higher seat and additional rear-suspension travel). The powersports industry’s top-selling mini motocrosser, the CRF150R has a Unicam® four-stroke engine—unique in the mini MX world—that delivers smooth, ample torque across the rev range. The Showa® suspension components comprise a 37mm inverted fork and a Pro-Link® rear-suspension system with a single Showa shock.

Pricing

CRF150R: $5,199

CRF150R Big Wheel: $5,399

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF250F. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF250F. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF250F

An incredibly versatile trail bike, the CRF250F can take riders from their first time on dirt to tackling challenging terrain. The flagship of Honda’s CRF Trail line features Keihin electronically controlled fuel injection and is year-round off-road legal in all 50 states. Its SOHC long-stroke, air-cooled engine delivers smooth acceleration and excellent rear-wheel hookup, and its perimeter steel frame and Showa suspension offer confidence-inspiring handling and a compliant ride in varied terrain. Add it all up and the result is a fun-but-capable trail bike that’s ready for just about anything—and any rider.

Pricing: $4,699

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF125F Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF125F Big Wheel. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF125F / CRF125F Big Wheel

The midsize CRF125F trail bike is available in two versions—standard and Big Wheel, the latter accommodating taller riders with larger front and rear wheels, longer-travel suspension and a higher seat. With their fun performance and looks that mimic those of the CRF Performance line, both versions of the CRF125F promise years of recreational trail-riding enjoyment, and with clean-running Keihin electronic fuel injection, both boast 50-state 12-month off-road legality.

Pricing

CRF125F: $3,199

CRF125F Big Wheel: $3,599

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda CRF110F. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda CRF110F. Photo courtesy American Honda.

CRF110F

With its proven durability and new-rider-friendly performance, the CRF110F is the powersports industry’s top-selling off-road motorcycle, and it’s no wonder: This model perfectly encapsulates Honda’s proud heritage—extending back nearly four decades to the legendary XR75—of four-stroke trail bikes that are kid-sized but full-featured. In the modern era, that means clean-running Keihin fuel injection and 50-state year-round off-road legality, as well as a clutch-less four-speed semi-automatic transmission and push-button electric start. The CRF110F is sure to continue delivering smiles long after riding skills develop, so there’s no telling where it could take generations of youngsters.

Pricing: $2,499

Color: Red

Info

 

A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Monkey ABS. Photo courtesy American Honda.

Monkey

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this model year, the legendary Monkey oozes history and tradition, having originally been produced in 1961 for Tama Tech, a Honda-owned amusement park in Japan. But while this miniMOTO bike’s looks and spirit are faithful to the Monkey’s earliest concept of making mobility fun, its modern iteration touts convenient features that help it perform well and run reliably, which explains why it’s a hit with both nostalgic customers seeking a trip down memory lane, and a new generation of enthusiasts.

Pricing

Monkey: $3,999

Monkey ABS: $4,199

Color: Pearl Nebula Red, Pearl Glittering Blue

Info

 

About American Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the United States. American Honda’s Powersports Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

Video: Developing The Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP Racebike, P2

Randy de Puniet (14) in action on the Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP prototype racebike. Photo courtesy of Team Suzuki Press Office.
Randy de Puniet (14) in action on the Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP prototype racebike. Photo courtesy of Team Suzuki Press Office.

Episode #2 of Suzuki’s MotoGP 2013 Development Program moved to Twin Ring Motegi in Japan where Randy De Puniet joined the team as test rider and Davide Brivio was appointed as Suzuki MotoGP Test Team Manager.

This historic video, published in January 2014, talks with De Puniet and Brivio about the progress made so far during testing in readiness for a return to racing.

 

MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro Re-Signs With Aprilia Through 2022

Aleix Espargaro. Photo courtesy Aprilia Gresini Racing.
Aleix Espargaro. Photo courtesy Aprilia Gresini Racing.

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ CONFIRMED AT APRILIA WITH A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE 2021 AND 2022 MOTOGP SEASONS

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ: “WE HAVE GROWN A LOT. I BELIEVE IN THIS PROJECT AND I AM HAPPY TO STAY TO BE ABLE TO TAKE APRILIA WHERE WE DESERVE TO BE”

Aleix Espargaró will be an Aprilia Racing rider for the 2021 and 2022 seasons as well. With great satisfaction on both sides, this confirms one of the longest current MotoGP associations.

Astride the RS-GP since the 2017 season, Aleix has weathered various phases of the Aprilia MotoGP project, from the great and promising growth in the first season to the difficulties of 2018, all the way to the technical revolution of 2019 which led to the birth of the new 2020 RS-GP

The latest prototype showed significant and promising signs of competitiveness in the winter tests, before the 2020 season was disrupted, so much that they contributed to Aleix’s decision.

Passionate, always committed on the track and a motivator in the garage, this will bring Aleix to his sixth season in a row astride the Italian bike. This is a sign of continuity and trust that comes at this turning point in Aprilia’s technical project.

 

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ

“I am happy about this confirmation. The human aspect is extremely important for me, and in four seasons, Aprilia has become my second family, so with this contract, which is certainly the most important of my career, they demonstrated that I am at the centre of this project. On a technical level, the growth in recent months convinced me, with the arrival of many reinforcements and the début of the 2020 RS-GP, which did so well in the tests. I feel like we need to finish the job we started over the winter. I can’t wait to get back together with my entire team and race with the new bike, to take this project where it deserves to be.”

MASSIMO RIVOLA – CEO APRILIA RACING

“We wanted Aleix’s confirmation by all means and we are very happy that it arrived. At a rather tumultuous time for the rider market, providing continuity for our project with a rider the calibre of Aleix is essential. With him, who we have established as our captain, we have begun an entirely new project, involving new resources and taking a bike that seems to have come out very well onto the track. Now we hope that he will soon take an Aprilia to the top, where it has never been in MotoGP history.”

Chris Patrick Wins Prizes From Hotbodies & VP Racing Fuels In Reader Survey P7

Chris Patrick, of Cumming, Georgia, is the winner of the prizes for Roadracing World Reader Survey Part 7!

The Roadracing World Reader Survey, Part 7, was brought to you by HotbodiesRacing.com and VP Racing Fuels.

 

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Daytona 200 Monument: A Bike Week Highlight

During the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration, artist Lee Bivens (right) unveiled his portrait depicting David Sadowski (left) on his way to winning the 1990 Daytona 200. Photo by Robert Coy.
During the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration, artist Lee Bivens (right) unveiled his portrait depicting David Sadowski (left) on his way to winning the 1990 Daytona 200. Photo by Bob Coy.

By Michael Gougis

It is fitting that this year’s Daytona 200 Monument celebration honored Dick Klamfoth, three-time winner of the spring classic. Not only did he and wife Beverly both die in 2019, Klamfoth was literally the creator of the monument, not only convincing the city of Daytona Beach to donate the land for the monument, but putting in the financial backing and physical effort to make his vision come true.

This year’s celebration—one of the few racing events to occur before all activities ceased due to the COVID-19 pandemic—drew more than 300 people. TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay and rider Danny Eslick took their places on the monument with a plaque celebrating their three Daytona 200 wins together.

Fan-favorite Eslick and TOBC Racing won the Daytona 200 in 2015, 2017, and 2018. In 2015, Eslick rode a Suzuki GSX-R600, and in 2017 and 2018, he piloted a Yamaha YZF-R6. Eslick’s first Daytona 200 victory came in 2014 on a Riders Discount Triumph. He is the only rider to have won the Daytona 200 on three different brands of motorcycles.

 

TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay (right) with Crew Chief Scott Harwell (left) and rider Danny Eslick (center) with the plaque honoring their three Daytona 200 victories together. Photo by Joan Erdesky, courtesy TOBC Racing.
TOBC Racing owner Michelle Lindsay (right) with long-time Crew Chief Scott Harwell (left) and rider Danny Eslick (center) with the plaque honoring their three Daytona 200 victories together. Photo by Joan Erdesky, courtesy TOBC Racing.

 

And 1990 Daytona 200 winner David Sadowski was on hand at the Daytona 200 Monument celebration for the unveiling of a painting by famous motorsports artist Lee Bivens, showing Sadowski in the West Horseshoe on his Vance & Hines Yamaha OW01 on his way to the victory.

“It was 30 years ago—30 years!—but when I saw that painting, it was like it was just yesterday,” an emotional Sadowski told Roadracing World. “I’m getting up there (57), but it made me feel young again.”

 

Artist Lee Bivens (left) and former racer David Sadowski (right) at the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration. Photo by Bob Coy.
Artist Lee Bivens (left) and former racer David Sadowski (right) at the 2020 Daytona 200 Monument celebration. Photo by Bob Coy.

 

The monument celebration event, typically held at the monument on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk on the Wednesday prior to the Daytona 200, has grown over the years and become more formalized, with past winners and significant racers invited to the ceremony.

This year, AMA Hall of Fame inductees John Parham and Arlen Ness; flat tracker and road racer Rodney Farris; flat track racers Charlotte Kainz, David Jones, and Dick Dickinson (who raced on the sands of Daytona Beach) were also honored with plaques being placed on the monument. Last year’s ceremony featured 1989 Daytona 200 winner John Ashmead, racer/race promoter Henry DeGouw, and Gina Bovaird, who was the first woman to complete the Daytona 200.

 

Artist Lee Bivens (right) and previous Daytona 200 race winner David Sadowski (left) signed autographs on small, free hero cards and sold full-size prints of Bivens’ painting of Sadowski to help raise funds for the Daytona 200 Monument Fund. Photo by Bob Coy.
Artist Lee Bivens (right) and previous Daytona 200 race winner David Sadowski (left) signed autographs on small, free hero cards and sold full-size prints of Bivens’ painting of Sadowski to help raise funds for the Daytona 200 Monument Fund. Photo by Bob Coy.

 

The monument exists because of the hard work and dedication of Klamfoth, who won the Daytona 200 in 1949, 1951 and 1952, becoming the first rider to win the 200 three times. According to Bob Coy, director of the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), Klamfoth decided to create the monument after visiting Bike Week in the late 1990s and finding that few were aware of the early races on the beach and how those races had laid the foundation for Bike Week.

Klamfoth not only raised money and got the city to donate the land, but mortgaged his own home to raise additional funds. During the weeks before the event, Klamfoth would drive from Ohio to Daytona and could be found on his hands and knees, laying bricks and building the monument.

In 2002, the first phase was completed and dedicated to the city of Daytona Beach. Since then, “It’s gotten a lot bigger over the years,” Coy said.

To benefit the Daytona 200 Monument fund, Bivens sold print copies of his painting of Sadowski at the celebration, while Sadowski autographed those large prints and smaller, free print copies of the painting.

If you would like to learn more about the Daytona 200 Monument or support the Daytona 200 Monument Fund, click HERE.

Suzuki SV650 Project: MotoAmerica Twins Cup Title Winner, P2, In The May Issue

The project Suzuki SV650 at Chuckwalla wearing Hotbodies bodywork inspired by the GSX-RR MotoGP racebike and new Dunlop slicks, before Alex Dumas went out for his final session on his second day of riding with coach Jason Pridmore. Borrowed seat foam and duct tape increased the height and reduced the front downslope of the prototype fiberglass seat; later versions were reshaped. Note the prototype Woodcraft rearsets and Dynojet quick-shifter switch on shift rod.

Featured In the May 2020 Issue of Roadracing World: 

     The project had started with a stock 2015 GSX-R1000 front end—including forks, upper and lower triple clamps (with a stock steel SV650 steering stem installed), brakes and wheel, plus a Brembo RSC 19 x 18 racing master cylinder, Venhill braided stainless steel brake lines, and Vesrah RJLXX pads—because we had a left-over front end that had been replaced during a MotoAmerica GSX-R1000 Superbike build.

     The stock GSX-R1000 forks were each fitted with a K-Tech RDS 25mm cartridge kit valved by K-Tech’s Lenny Albin. When Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode the bike at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, he determined that the front end was too short and the overall height of the bike was too low.

     Mechanic Rob Silva pushed the upper fork tubes down flush with the triple clamps and that helped, but not enough. So, after that test, Albin made the forks longer, lengthening each cartridge internally by 10mm (using a shorter internal spacer and a longer preload tube), and installing screw-on K-Tech 35mm fork cap extenders …

—Suzuki SV650 Project: Part Two, by John Ulrich

It’s not just about the parts, but getting them to work together, that makes a winning racebike. In Part 2 of the Project SV650 series, the team starts refining the set-up, making the little changes that will move the machine to the front of the field. It’s in the lockdown-delayed May issue of Roadracing World! Available at Cycle Gear and other motorcycle retailers.

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