MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race Two May 31 at Road America was streamed live for free on Facebook. Here is the video from that race courtesy MotoAmerica.
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MotoAmerica: Questions From Road America Answered
During and immediately following the MotoAmerica event May 29-31 at Road America, questions on a variety of topics were raised by competitors, teams, and fans.
We emailed MotoAmerica Chief Operating Officer and former racer Chuck Aksland and asked the following questions, which were quickly answered.
Roadracing World: The Ducati Panigale V4 R does not appear on the FIM homologation list for Superstock 1000/Stock 1000 on MotoAmerica’s website. Has it been homologated for racing by the FIM? And if yes, how were competitors informed?
MotoAmerica: The Ducati V4 R was approved by MotoAmerica for use in the Stock 1000 class beginning with the 2020 season. The FIM homologation list has not been updated yet due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ducati V4 R will only be homologated as a Superbike for now by the FIM. The approval process mirrors what we did with the Kawasaki 636 several years ago. We utilize the FIM homologation and make exceptions where it is right for our series. This allows the manufacturers to go through one homologation process rather than several, which we are sure is appreciated as there are substantial costs associated with homologation. The final version of the regulations should have included a line in section 2.6 stating that the 2019-20 Ducati V4 R had been approved for use but the final version was not updated in time as we hoped due to the pandemic. Section 2.6.9.1 did make the rulebook as a balancing mechanism which was agreed as part of the homologation process.
There was going to be an official press release which was also going to include other information but the pandemic put that on ice so there was not an official announcement. Interested parties were informed when they inquired with either us or Ducati NA [North America].
Roadracing World: To the best of our knowledge, the 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R is not homologated to race in the FIM Supersport World Championship and a 599cc version of the bike is raced there. Based upon that, why is the 636cc ZX-6R eligible for racing in MotoAmerica Supersport under the same technical rules and weight limit as 599cc machines?
MotoAmerica: The 636 was carried over from the previous DMG rules in 2015. The weight limit was decreased by 2 kg at the beginning of 2019 to fall inline with other Supersport manufactures and based on performance over the previous seasons.
Roadracing World: Jake Lewis says he tried to enter the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class and Superbike Cup for 2020 and was denied the proper license, but PJ Jacobsen, a rider with extensive World Championship racing experience including race wins and a runner-up finish in the Supersport World Championship and a podium finish at the Suzuka 8-Hours, is allowed to race in Stock 1000 and the Superbike Cup. We know AMA is in charge of licensing, but can you explain this situation?
MotoAmerica: Yes, Jake applied for Stock 1000 but the licensing rules state that if you finish in the top 10 in the two previous year’s final Superbike standings then you’re not eligible for a Stock 1000 license. Jake finished 7th in 2019 and 6th in 2018. PJ does have extensive experience but his runner-up in 600 World Supersport was in 2015. His previous World Superbike experience was 2018 where he finished the season 19th overall. He has not raced Superbike in MotoAmerica. Geoff May participated in the 2014 World Superbike Championship and was also granted a Stock 1000 license. Certainly we have discussions with the AMA about rider licensing but in the end the final authority belongs to them. Please feel free to reach out to Bill Cumbow or Ken Saillant if you have any further questions.
Roadracing World: Was any punitive action taken against Bobby Fong for the crash in Superbike Race Two?
MotoAmerica: My understanding is that Race Direction discussed the incident, spoke with both riders and concluded that it was a racing incident and no further action was required.
Roadracing World: Dominic Doyle’s team stated in a press release Thursday that the protest investigation against their ECU found their ECU to be legal. Can you please confirm Doyle has been found legal?
MotoAmerica: Yes, it is legal. Doyle’s team was made aware first because the ECU needed to be sent back to him. The protesting party has now been informed.
MotorsportReg Launches Digital Liability Release Waiver Service
MotorsportReg launches SpeedWaiver to take the hassle out of the waiver process and increase social distancing at automotive and motorsports events
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (June 5, 2020) – MotorsportReg, North America’s largest motorsport membership, licensing and event online management system, today announced the launch of SpeedWaiver.com, which will allow motorsport and automotive event organizers and participants to digitally sign liability waivers.
“SpeedWaiver eliminates one of the biggest hassles for event organizers and participants – standing in line at the liability waiver table,” said Brian Ghidinelli, managing director of motorsports for Hagerty, parent company to MotorsportReg. “It’s fast and simple, but best of all, in this age of social distancing, it’s much, much safer.”
Ghidinelli said SpeedWaiver is launching at just the right time. Event registrations at MotorsportReg.com have soared the past few weeks as many events restart with the easing of stay-at-home restrictions. MotorsportReg.com is used by millions of motorsports fans and by 1,300 clubs, racetracks and sanctioning bodies to manage 50,000 events and 2.5 million registrations.
SpeedWaiver is available at www.speedwaiver.com and is free for event participants, including drivers, crew members, guests, walk-ups, VIPS and others. No sign-in or pre-registration is required. For event organizers, there is a monthly fee based on the number of waivers signed.
“At Hagerty, our mission as a company is to grow and enable the international tribe of car enthusiasts, including those who enjoy motorsports,” said Derek Prechtl, vice president of Hagerty Motorsports. “Helping people get more out of their car experience is what it’s all about.”
About Hagerty
Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle company. Our mission is keep driving alive for car lovers and drive positive change in the world. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, Hagerty Media and MotorsportReg and more. Hagerty is the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for enthusiast vehicles and supports keeping car culture alive through youth programs, the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) and the RPM Foundation. For more information, call (800) 922-4050 or visit www.hagerty.com.
FIM CEV Repsol Series Will Start Racing In Portugal July 4th-7th
Infoprensa FIM CEV Repsol 2020/18: Engines on!
After a long preseason, the FIM CEV Repsol is delighted to announce that the two first events of the season have now been authorised. As previously announced, the first race week will take place at the Circuito do Estoril, followed by the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
Due to protocols and travel restrictions, the dates have been modified:
Estoril
Saturday 4th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Sunday 5th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Monday 6th July: Qualifying Sessions
Tuesday 7th July: Races
Algarve
Friday 10th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Saturday 11th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Sunday 12th July: Qualifying Sessions
Monday 13th July: Races
As planned, the following races will take place at each event:
Estoril: FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship (2 races), and Hawkers European Talent Cup (2 races).
Algarve: FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship (2 races), and Hawkers European Talent Cup.
The FIM CEV Repsol and each circuit are working closely with sporting and health authorities to ensure that FIM CEV Repsol races take place in a safe environment and following the measures required on the specified dates. To that end, a Covid-19 protocol is being finalized that details the guidelines that must be followed and explaining the measures that have been adopted, such as the reduction and strict control of the number of people in the paddock, temperature checks prior to access, medicals when appropriate, and social distancing.
Further updates on the FIM CEV Repsol calendar will be released after the official FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is published.
You can find all the results, videos, images and information about the Championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com
AFT Racing At Devil’s Bowl Speedway In Texas September 25th-26th
AFT Returns to Race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
AFT to hold September doubleheader race at iconic Texas dirt track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 5, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today its plan to return to a mecca of dirt track racing – Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX – for its Dallas Half-Mile I and Dallas Half-Mile II doubleheader weekend on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, this half-mile black clay racetrack is best known as the birthplace of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Flat track fans will recall AFT’s previous visit to Devil’s Bowl for three consecutive years beginning with AMA Hall-of-Famer Will Davis’s win in 1993. “The Findlay Flyer” and AMA Hall-of-Famer Steve Morehead went on to dominate this track in the following years, winning two of the three pro flat track events ever held at the speedway. This year, Morehead, now serving as Track Director for American Flat Track, will return to Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the first time in nearly three decades.
“I think it’s awesome we are returning to Devil’s Bowl Speedway,” said Morehead. The facilities were always great and fan-friendly. The racetrack was a great one to ride – it holds so much moisture and you can get a lot of speed on that back straight into Turn 3. I think we are going to see some great racing and maybe even a first-time Main event winner in the AFT SuperTwins class.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have American Flat Track return to our historic Devil’s Bowl Speedway,” said Lanny Edwards, Track Promoter of Devil’s Bowl Speedway. “Both our racetrack and AFT are known for putting on some of the best racing in the world, so we know it’ll be an event that fans won’t want to miss.”
“Devil’s Bowl Speedway is legendary in the Southwest as a high banked half-mile with tacky black clay,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “The track features a unique D-shape and I’m confident the venue will offer great AFT racing for our fans.”
Tickets for AFT’s return to the historic Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the 2020 Dallas Half-Mile I and Dallas Half-Mile II doubleheader weekend on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 will be available for purchase the coming weeks. Stay tuned to www.americanflattrack.com and AFT’s social media channels for ticketing announcements and the latest updates on AFT’s upcoming 2020 season.
For more information on American Flat Track visit www.americanflattrack.com.
To get the latest American Flat Track clothing and merchandise visit www.americanflattracker.com.
How to Watch:
NBCSN and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2020 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT remains in highly-coveted programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold – the most-robust motorsports offering in the digital marketplace – is a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event and maintaining an active archive of all AFT content.
About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.
MotoAmerica’s Reach Has Grown Significantly In 2020
MotoAmerica Fast Facts
- Since 2015, MotoAmerica broadcast has grown from a 1-hour program, delayed airing on CBS Sports to more than 12 hours of live and delayed programming per race across three domestic networks and one international. (Over 800 hours of annual programming.)
- MotoAmerica programs are now available in over 60 countries and 328 million households worldwide. (Fox Sports, NBCSN, MAVTV, Eurosport TV, Live+ Streaming/OTT)
- In the first 5 months of 2020, MotoAmerica YouTube netted over 3.1 million total views, reflecting nearly double growth from prior year.
- MotoAmerica has the highest “Weekly Social Media Engagement Ratio” of all professional motorsports including IndyCar, Supercross and American Flat Track. The ratio averages over 30% in off-season and over 40%-60% during race periods.
- MotoAmerica offers over $6.7 million dollars in purse and manufacture contingency awards with over $3.6 million designated for the Honos Superbike Class.
- MotoAmerica’s first 2020 race appeared on Fox Sports 1 and 2. Just the Sat & Sun shows netted a 400,000 Nielsen P2+ rating, a 6x increase over Road America 2019 Sat & Sun shows.
Video: Celtic HSBK Racing Recaps Its Weekend At Road America
Celtic HSBK Racing had a nearly perfect weekend at Round One of the 2020 MotoAmerica Championship at Road America. Beginning with a solid performance from the team’s Liqui Moly Jr Cup entrant, Sam Lochoff who scored a 3rd and 5th in his respective races. Returning to the US, Brandon Paasch rode to an impressive double podium with two second place finishes. Unfortunately, a technical issue resulted in a DQ in race two. PJ Jacobsen aboard his Ducati V4R dominated the Stock 1000 field on Saturday with a historic first US victory for Ducati in MotoAmerica. He followed that up by winning both Superbike Cup races as the leading Stock 1000 rider in the Superbike class and nearly getting on the Superbike podium.
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)
Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore Episode 78
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore p/b ARAI Helmets – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
MotoAmerica: The premier US road racing series is back! We talk about Road America 1 and all the races that happen and what we saw both on and off the race track.
Supercross – Supercross returns in Salt Lake City. Tomac gets after it, first.
Supercross – Pulpmxfantasy.com league is back! But with a bit of a twist from JP and Greg.
MV Agusta Offering Extended Warranty On Motorcycles Purchased In June
A FREE EXTRA-YEAR WARRANTY WITH MV AGUSTA’S “RIDE 4 LONG” PROMOTION
the extended warranty applies to MV Agusta motorcycles bought during the month
of June, and comes on top of the 3 years standard coverage
Varese – MV Agusta is launching “Ride 4 Long”, a promotion programme aimed at
customers buying a new MV Agusta motorcycle during the month of June 2020. The promotion applies to the whole MV Agusta model range in stock, with the exception of the Rosso and the SCS series as well as the Superveloce 800 and the Brutale 1000 RR, through participating dealers worldwide.
Instead of the 3-year standard warranty period, customers buying their new MV Agusta motorcycle by the end of June 2020 will enjoy 4 years of coverage and extended customer support.
“This is another important step in our journey to broaden our customer base and enlarge the MV Agusta family worldwide” commented Raffaele Giusta, Global Sales Director, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “June is the perfect month for epic, memorable rides in complete freedom, and it is now also more convenient for new buyers. We are glad to offer the security of an extended warranty coverage so that our customers can fully enjoy their ride with complete peace of mind for the next 4 years.”
World Endurance: Le Mans 24-Hours Race Will Run Without Spectators
24 HEURES MOTOS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The 2020 24 Heures Motos will be held behind closed doors at the end of August because of the global health crisis, which has led to restrictions being imposed on public gatherings in France and on travel to and from some countries.
The 43rd edition of the 24 Heures Motos will take place without spectators present on 29 and 30 August on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans in order to comply with French government measures and safeguard the health of riders, fans and all those involved in the FIM EWC.
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), race organizer Automobile Club de l’Ouest and Eurosport Events, the promoter of the FIM EWC, have decided to hold the third round of the 2019-2020 season behind closed doors.
Ticket holders will receive a credit. Details can be found on the ACO website.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest
“An unprecedented situation means exceptional measures. The 43rd 24H Motos will take place behind closed doors, but it will go ahead. That’s the most important thing. Especially for our teams, partners, the FIM EWC and for motorcycle racing in general. It will be strange to hold a race with no fans trackside but we will do our very best to bring all the action and excitement to them, wherever they are.”
François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events
“This was a tough decision for the ACO and we are backing it. An event behind closed doors is totally contrary to the sharing and sense of community that are the inherent values of motorcycle endurance racing, but ensuring the world championship’s continuity is the absolute priority in the current health situation to protect teams. As promoter and producer of footage, we at Eurosport Events will redouble our efforts to transport fans to the heart of the action at 24 Heures Motos with our TV programmes and digital content, giving special consideration to all those who were looking forward to getting together at Le Mans.”
Jorge Viegas, FIM President
“I would simply like to thank the ACO for allowing us to be able to live this legendary event, even behind closed doors. We salute the incredible effort provided by this great club and also by our promoter Eurosport Events which I am sure will produce even more spectacular images.”
MotoAmerica: Watch Twins Cup Race Two From Road America
MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race Two May 31 at Road America was streamed live for free on Facebook. Here is the video from that race courtesy MotoAmerica.
MotoAmerica: Questions From Road America Answered
During and immediately following the MotoAmerica event May 29-31 at Road America, questions on a variety of topics were raised by competitors, teams, and fans.
We emailed MotoAmerica Chief Operating Officer and former racer Chuck Aksland and asked the following questions, which were quickly answered.
Roadracing World: The Ducati Panigale V4 R does not appear on the FIM homologation list for Superstock 1000/Stock 1000 on MotoAmerica’s website. Has it been homologated for racing by the FIM? And if yes, how were competitors informed?
MotoAmerica: The Ducati V4 R was approved by MotoAmerica for use in the Stock 1000 class beginning with the 2020 season. The FIM homologation list has not been updated yet due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ducati V4 R will only be homologated as a Superbike for now by the FIM. The approval process mirrors what we did with the Kawasaki 636 several years ago. We utilize the FIM homologation and make exceptions where it is right for our series. This allows the manufacturers to go through one homologation process rather than several, which we are sure is appreciated as there are substantial costs associated with homologation. The final version of the regulations should have included a line in section 2.6 stating that the 2019-20 Ducati V4 R had been approved for use but the final version was not updated in time as we hoped due to the pandemic. Section 2.6.9.1 did make the rulebook as a balancing mechanism which was agreed as part of the homologation process.
There was going to be an official press release which was also going to include other information but the pandemic put that on ice so there was not an official announcement. Interested parties were informed when they inquired with either us or Ducati NA [North America].
Roadracing World: To the best of our knowledge, the 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R is not homologated to race in the FIM Supersport World Championship and a 599cc version of the bike is raced there. Based upon that, why is the 636cc ZX-6R eligible for racing in MotoAmerica Supersport under the same technical rules and weight limit as 599cc machines?
MotoAmerica: The 636 was carried over from the previous DMG rules in 2015. The weight limit was decreased by 2 kg at the beginning of 2019 to fall inline with other Supersport manufactures and based on performance over the previous seasons.
Roadracing World: Jake Lewis says he tried to enter the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class and Superbike Cup for 2020 and was denied the proper license, but PJ Jacobsen, a rider with extensive World Championship racing experience including race wins and a runner-up finish in the Supersport World Championship and a podium finish at the Suzuka 8-Hours, is allowed to race in Stock 1000 and the Superbike Cup. We know AMA is in charge of licensing, but can you explain this situation?
MotoAmerica: Yes, Jake applied for Stock 1000 but the licensing rules state that if you finish in the top 10 in the two previous year’s final Superbike standings then you’re not eligible for a Stock 1000 license. Jake finished 7th in 2019 and 6th in 2018. PJ does have extensive experience but his runner-up in 600 World Supersport was in 2015. His previous World Superbike experience was 2018 where he finished the season 19th overall. He has not raced Superbike in MotoAmerica. Geoff May participated in the 2014 World Superbike Championship and was also granted a Stock 1000 license. Certainly we have discussions with the AMA about rider licensing but in the end the final authority belongs to them. Please feel free to reach out to Bill Cumbow or Ken Saillant if you have any further questions.
Roadracing World: Was any punitive action taken against Bobby Fong for the crash in Superbike Race Two?
MotoAmerica: My understanding is that Race Direction discussed the incident, spoke with both riders and concluded that it was a racing incident and no further action was required.
Roadracing World: Dominic Doyle’s team stated in a press release Thursday that the protest investigation against their ECU found their ECU to be legal. Can you please confirm Doyle has been found legal?
MotoAmerica: Yes, it is legal. Doyle’s team was made aware first because the ECU needed to be sent back to him. The protesting party has now been informed.
MotorsportReg Launches Digital Liability Release Waiver Service
MotorsportReg launches SpeedWaiver to take the hassle out of the waiver process and increase social distancing at automotive and motorsports events
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (June 5, 2020) – MotorsportReg, North America’s largest motorsport membership, licensing and event online management system, today announced the launch of SpeedWaiver.com, which will allow motorsport and automotive event organizers and participants to digitally sign liability waivers.
“SpeedWaiver eliminates one of the biggest hassles for event organizers and participants – standing in line at the liability waiver table,” said Brian Ghidinelli, managing director of motorsports for Hagerty, parent company to MotorsportReg. “It’s fast and simple, but best of all, in this age of social distancing, it’s much, much safer.”
Ghidinelli said SpeedWaiver is launching at just the right time. Event registrations at MotorsportReg.com have soared the past few weeks as many events restart with the easing of stay-at-home restrictions. MotorsportReg.com is used by millions of motorsports fans and by 1,300 clubs, racetracks and sanctioning bodies to manage 50,000 events and 2.5 million registrations.
SpeedWaiver is available at www.speedwaiver.com and is free for event participants, including drivers, crew members, guests, walk-ups, VIPS and others. No sign-in or pre-registration is required. For event organizers, there is a monthly fee based on the number of waivers signed.
“At Hagerty, our mission as a company is to grow and enable the international tribe of car enthusiasts, including those who enjoy motorsports,” said Derek Prechtl, vice president of Hagerty Motorsports. “Helping people get more out of their car experience is what it’s all about.”
About Hagerty
Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle company. Our mission is keep driving alive for car lovers and drive positive change in the world. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, Hagerty Media and MotorsportReg and more. Hagerty is the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for enthusiast vehicles and supports keeping car culture alive through youth programs, the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) and the RPM Foundation. For more information, call (800) 922-4050 or visit www.hagerty.com.
FIM CEV Repsol Series Will Start Racing In Portugal July 4th-7th
Infoprensa FIM CEV Repsol 2020/18: Engines on!
After a long preseason, the FIM CEV Repsol is delighted to announce that the two first events of the season have now been authorised. As previously announced, the first race week will take place at the Circuito do Estoril, followed by the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
Due to protocols and travel restrictions, the dates have been modified:
Estoril
Saturday 4th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Sunday 5th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Monday 6th July: Qualifying Sessions
Tuesday 7th July: Races
Algarve
Friday 10th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Saturday 11th July: CEV Official Testing Sessions
Sunday 12th July: Qualifying Sessions
Monday 13th July: Races
As planned, the following races will take place at each event:
Estoril: FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship (2 races), and Hawkers European Talent Cup (2 races).
Algarve: FIM Moto3™ Junior World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship (2 races), and Hawkers European Talent Cup.
The FIM CEV Repsol and each circuit are working closely with sporting and health authorities to ensure that FIM CEV Repsol races take place in a safe environment and following the measures required on the specified dates. To that end, a Covid-19 protocol is being finalized that details the guidelines that must be followed and explaining the measures that have been adopted, such as the reduction and strict control of the number of people in the paddock, temperature checks prior to access, medicals when appropriate, and social distancing.
Further updates on the FIM CEV Repsol calendar will be released after the official FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is published.
You can find all the results, videos, images and information about the Championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com
AFT Racing At Devil’s Bowl Speedway In Texas September 25th-26th
AFT Returns to Race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
AFT to hold September doubleheader race at iconic Texas dirt track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 5, 2020) – American Flat Track announced today its plan to return to a mecca of dirt track racing – Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX – for its Dallas Half-Mile I and Dallas Half-Mile II doubleheader weekend on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, this half-mile black clay racetrack is best known as the birthplace of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Flat track fans will recall AFT’s previous visit to Devil’s Bowl for three consecutive years beginning with AMA Hall-of-Famer Will Davis’s win in 1993. “The Findlay Flyer” and AMA Hall-of-Famer Steve Morehead went on to dominate this track in the following years, winning two of the three pro flat track events ever held at the speedway. This year, Morehead, now serving as Track Director for American Flat Track, will return to Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the first time in nearly three decades.
“I think it’s awesome we are returning to Devil’s Bowl Speedway,” said Morehead. The facilities were always great and fan-friendly. The racetrack was a great one to ride – it holds so much moisture and you can get a lot of speed on that back straight into Turn 3. I think we are going to see some great racing and maybe even a first-time Main event winner in the AFT SuperTwins class.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have American Flat Track return to our historic Devil’s Bowl Speedway,” said Lanny Edwards, Track Promoter of Devil’s Bowl Speedway. “Both our racetrack and AFT are known for putting on some of the best racing in the world, so we know it’ll be an event that fans won’t want to miss.”
“Devil’s Bowl Speedway is legendary in the Southwest as a high banked half-mile with tacky black clay,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “The track features a unique D-shape and I’m confident the venue will offer great AFT racing for our fans.”
Tickets for AFT’s return to the historic Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the 2020 Dallas Half-Mile I and Dallas Half-Mile II doubleheader weekend on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 will be available for purchase the coming weeks. Stay tuned to www.americanflattrack.com and AFT’s social media channels for ticketing announcements and the latest updates on AFT’s upcoming 2020 season.
For more information on American Flat Track visit www.americanflattrack.com.
To get the latest American Flat Track clothing and merchandise visit www.americanflattracker.com.
How to Watch:
NBCSN and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2020 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT remains in highly-coveted programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold – the most-robust motorsports offering in the digital marketplace – is a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event and maintaining an active archive of all AFT content.
About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.
MotoAmerica’s Reach Has Grown Significantly In 2020
MotoAmerica Fast Facts
- Since 2015, MotoAmerica broadcast has grown from a 1-hour program, delayed airing on CBS Sports to more than 12 hours of live and delayed programming per race across three domestic networks and one international. (Over 800 hours of annual programming.)
- MotoAmerica programs are now available in over 60 countries and 328 million households worldwide. (Fox Sports, NBCSN, MAVTV, Eurosport TV, Live+ Streaming/OTT)
- In the first 5 months of 2020, MotoAmerica YouTube netted over 3.1 million total views, reflecting nearly double growth from prior year.
- MotoAmerica has the highest “Weekly Social Media Engagement Ratio” of all professional motorsports including IndyCar, Supercross and American Flat Track. The ratio averages over 30% in off-season and over 40%-60% during race periods.
- MotoAmerica offers over $6.7 million dollars in purse and manufacture contingency awards with over $3.6 million designated for the Honos Superbike Class.
- MotoAmerica’s first 2020 race appeared on Fox Sports 1 and 2. Just the Sat & Sun shows netted a 400,000 Nielsen P2+ rating, a 6x increase over Road America 2019 Sat & Sun shows.
Video: Celtic HSBK Racing Recaps Its Weekend At Road America
Celtic HSBK Racing had a nearly perfect weekend at Round One of the 2020 MotoAmerica Championship at Road America. Beginning with a solid performance from the team’s Liqui Moly Jr Cup entrant, Sam Lochoff who scored a 3rd and 5th in his respective races. Returning to the US, Brandon Paasch rode to an impressive double podium with two second place finishes. Unfortunately, a technical issue resulted in a DQ in race two. PJ Jacobsen aboard his Ducati V4R dominated the Stock 1000 field on Saturday with a historic first US victory for Ducati in MotoAmerica. He followed that up by winning both Superbike Cup races as the leading Stock 1000 rider in the Superbike class and nearly getting on the Superbike podium.
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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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore Episode 78
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore p/b ARAI Helmets – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
MotoAmerica: The premier US road racing series is back! We talk about Road America 1 and all the races that happen and what we saw both on and off the race track.
Supercross – Supercross returns in Salt Lake City. Tomac gets after it, first.
Supercross – Pulpmxfantasy.com league is back! But with a bit of a twist from JP and Greg.
MV Agusta Offering Extended Warranty On Motorcycles Purchased In June
A FREE EXTRA-YEAR WARRANTY WITH MV AGUSTA’S “RIDE 4 LONG” PROMOTION
the extended warranty applies to MV Agusta motorcycles bought during the month
of June, and comes on top of the 3 years standard coverage
Varese – MV Agusta is launching “Ride 4 Long”, a promotion programme aimed at
customers buying a new MV Agusta motorcycle during the month of June 2020. The promotion applies to the whole MV Agusta model range in stock, with the exception of the Rosso and the SCS series as well as the Superveloce 800 and the Brutale 1000 RR, through participating dealers worldwide.
Instead of the 3-year standard warranty period, customers buying their new MV Agusta motorcycle by the end of June 2020 will enjoy 4 years of coverage and extended customer support.
“This is another important step in our journey to broaden our customer base and enlarge the MV Agusta family worldwide” commented Raffaele Giusta, Global Sales Director, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. “June is the perfect month for epic, memorable rides in complete freedom, and it is now also more convenient for new buyers. We are glad to offer the security of an extended warranty coverage so that our customers can fully enjoy their ride with complete peace of mind for the next 4 years.”
World Endurance: Le Mans 24-Hours Race Will Run Without Spectators
24 HEURES MOTOS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The 2020 24 Heures Motos will be held behind closed doors at the end of August because of the global health crisis, which has led to restrictions being imposed on public gatherings in France and on travel to and from some countries.
The 43rd edition of the 24 Heures Motos will take place without spectators present on 29 and 30 August on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans in order to comply with French government measures and safeguard the health of riders, fans and all those involved in the FIM EWC.
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), race organizer Automobile Club de l’Ouest and Eurosport Events, the promoter of the FIM EWC, have decided to hold the third round of the 2019-2020 season behind closed doors.
Ticket holders will receive a credit. Details can be found on the ACO website.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest
“An unprecedented situation means exceptional measures. The 43rd 24H Motos will take place behind closed doors, but it will go ahead. That’s the most important thing. Especially for our teams, partners, the FIM EWC and for motorcycle racing in general. It will be strange to hold a race with no fans trackside but we will do our very best to bring all the action and excitement to them, wherever they are.”
François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events
“This was a tough decision for the ACO and we are backing it. An event behind closed doors is totally contrary to the sharing and sense of community that are the inherent values of motorcycle endurance racing, but ensuring the world championship’s continuity is the absolute priority in the current health situation to protect teams. As promoter and producer of footage, we at Eurosport Events will redouble our efforts to transport fans to the heart of the action at 24 Heures Motos with our TV programmes and digital content, giving special consideration to all those who were looking forward to getting together at Le Mans.”
Jorge Viegas, FIM President
“I would simply like to thank the ACO for allowing us to be able to live this legendary event, even behind closed doors. We salute the incredible effort provided by this great club and also by our promoter Eurosport Events which I am sure will produce even more spectacular images.”