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MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Quickest In Stock 1000 Q1 In Wisconsin

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Stock 1000 Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:16.706
  2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:17.826
  3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:18.184
  4. Stefano Mesa (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:19.128
  5. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), 2:20.436
  6. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:21.877
  7. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), 2:22.303
  8. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:22.606
  9. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:22.931
  10. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), 2:23.304
  11. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), 2:25.739
  12. Hunter Dunham (Yam YZF-R1), 2:27.131
  13. Michael Butler (Yam YZF-R1), 2:28.025
  14. Stefan Dolipski (BMW S1000RR), 2:28.105
  15. Jeremy Simmons (Yam YZF-R1), 2:28.397
  16. Robert Loose, Jr. (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:28.676
  17. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:29.113
  18. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), 2:30.643
  19. Josh Geradot (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:36.582
  20. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded

LRRS Postpones Event From June To July At NHMS

Blackhawk Farms Raceway June Supplemental Information

Registration will be in the building in front of the gate for this event. Updated hours for the June event are 6:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and 7:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday. These are the only times you can get credentials for this event. If you arrive outside these hours, you will not be allowed to enter the property.

in addition to the Registration and Tech guidelines listed below, here are the supplemental guidelines from the track:

BFR Guidelines During the COVID-19 Precautionary Period

In response to new health risks created by gatherings of multiple people, we are implementing additional precautions to lessen the potential transmission of COVID-19 to our participants and staff.

When you arrive at BFR

1. If you feel sick or have been in contact with someone displaying symptoms, stay at home. If you should become sick during an event, see our medical staff and/or leave the facility immediately.

2. Download, complete and sign your waiver at home and bring it to registration. Adult Waiver Minor Waiver (2 sided)

3. Wear face covering when presenting your documents to registration. Maintain social distancing whenever possible remaining 6 feet from other individuals.

4. Avoid personal contact with other participants. Do not touch other participants’ tools, cars, motorcycles or other personal items.

5. Participants must bring their own hand sanitizer. All team members should practice frequent hand washing. Additional hand sanitizing stations will be available in the paddock area.

6. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear. Sharing personal equipment is prohibited.

7. The restrooms and porta-potties will be available and sanitized frequently. Facial covering is required in the restrooms.

 

Paddock and Grid Areas

1. Concessions will be available on a limited basis. Food will be available at the window while maintaining social distancing.

2. Seating in the Pavilion area will not be available for dining. Participants will need to use the limited outdoor seating near the Pavilion or in the Hawk’s Nest or return to their paddock areas.

3. No group events will be permitted. Evening meals and gatherings will be prohibited.

4. Communication with drivers/racers/riders will be done via the PA system and/or FM radio.

5. Each driver/racer/rider will be allowed 3 crew members. No spectators will be permitted. On the false grid, one crew member can assist the driver/racer/rider.

6. Racers will paddock 10 feet from each other.

7. Camping will only be available for participants and their crew members.

8. BFR will refine procedures for classroom sessions to accommodate social distancing. Please sit in your own chair and use your own pen to sign paperwork.
Failure to follow the BFR guidelines may result in your removal from the facility.
These guidelines will be reviewed according to changing conditions.

Pre-entry Deadline Monday June 1st at 11pm CST

 

Latest Summit Point Raceway June Update

ASRA/CCS and Summit Point management have formulated a plan for moving forward with the June 13-14 event at Summit Point Raceway.

First, this event is NO SPECTATORS. With that being said, you, your family and crew are welcome to attend the event with some simple, common sense precautions.

In addition to the Tech and Registration Guidelines below, please follow these directions and precautions.

All trailers and pit areas must be 10 feet apart. To make sure there is enough room, we ask that you park your trailer or set up your paddock space and then move your extra vehicles to a parking area. Remember the paddock is shared space, be kind to your neighbors so we don’t have to ask anyone to move or leave.

Masks are required when you are in contact with others outside your pit/paddock area. If you are going to visit another rider in their pit or paddock, masks are required if you are within 6 feet of that rider or their crew. NOTE: You do NOT have to wear a mask around your pit/paddock when only you, your family and your crew are in your area. Riders do not need to wear masks when wearing their helmet on the track.

Riders meetings will be done by the PA system. During riders meetings we ask you turn off your generators and compressors for the length of the meeting as a courtesy to other.

If you happen to fall down, the ambulance will only put you in the ambulance if you need medical attention. Otherwise they will check you out and then if you are deemed physically okay, they will have you ride back to the paddock with the crash truck. This helps eliminate the down time required for the ambulance to sanitize the cabin after any patient is placed inside.

Thank you for your patience and support while we work on our newest course of action.

Pre-entry Deadline Monday June 1st at 11pm CST

 

New Date Added at NCBike

With the cancellation of VIR in September, CCS would like to announce that we have added a date at NCBike on September 12-13 This will be a double points event for Mid-Atlantic and single points for the Southeast Championships.

 

LRRS Reschedules June Event

The Loudon Road Race Series and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway have announced that the June event at NHMS has been rescheduled for July 4-5. This move mean the planned cross-over events with the Mid-Atlantic and Atlantic regions has been postponed to the 2021 season. The ASRA Team Challenge by Michelin Tire has been cancelled

The full announcement can be seen here: LRRS Announcement

 

ASRA TC Schedule Updated for 2020 Due to NHMS Cancellation

Updated ASRA TC Schedule for 2020!

As of May 27, 2020

After the cancellation at New Hampshire Motor Speedway the Michelin ASRA Team Challenge schedule has been revamped again..

 

AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Presented by Michelin Tire

Feb 29 Roebling Road Raceway

Jul 18 Road America

Aug 15 Summit Point Circuit (Date change)

Sept 6 NJMP Thunderbolt

Sept 19 Blackhawk Farms

Dec 5 Homestead

 

Revised ASRA Schedules for 2020

AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire

Feb 29-Mar 1 Roebling Road Raceway

Jun 13-14 Blackhawk Farms

Jul 18-19 Road America

Jul 25-26 NJMP Thunderbolt

Aug 15-16 Summit Point Circuit

Aug 22-23 Roebling Road Raceway

Oct 16-18 Daytona Intl Speedway

Dec 5-6 Homestead

 

UPDATE Since there has been a lot of cancellations and rescheduling going on during the shutdown, this means that for now, the best way to contact us is still via email. If you call or fax something to the office, there is no guarantee how fast Chris can respond so please be patient with us.

We appreciate your patience and support during this difficult time for our country as well as our sport.

Latest Registration and Tech Procedures

These new procedures will allow us to comply with existing orders for limiting contact in enclosed spaces, masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for the staff who deal directly with the racers. (For the foreseeable future we will use these at every event.)

Since these are the two areas where the closest interaction takes place, here is our new procedure for registration and tech.

Registration:

Our goal is to limit personal contact to a minimum. (We are working on a touch-less registration but unfortunately we do not have a clear answer how an “app” would stand up in court as a signed waiver/release.)

One door in, (at Summit, the door to the East), and one door out, (the North door).

Each rider will be given their own pen, at the end on the line there will be a bucket for the rider to drop the pen in for us to sanitize when registration closes. (Registrars will sanitize their work station with wipes and/or spray anytime they return to their station and before leaving in the evening.)

One registrar will be stationed the door with gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer. They will have all riders sign a waiver and release at the door and control the access to 10 racers at a time in the room. (Unfortunately we have been advised that to get a true body temperature with an infrared thermometer, the subject has to acclimate to the ambient room temp for nearly 10 minutes before the test would be considered accurate so while we will have a touch-less thermometer available its accuracy could be compromised.)

Each registrar will have gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer for them and/or the racer to use. All staff in registration will be at least 6’ apart with their own table between them and the racer. We will allow only 10 riders in the room (east classroom at Summit), at a time with 3 registrars. (Tape lines on the floor 6’ apart).

Once the racer is finished and deposits their pen in the bucket, they will be asked to use the exit (At Summit, the North door).

Tech:

Our goal is to limit personal contact to a minimum.

Each inspector will have gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer for them and/or the racer to use.

We will have multiple tech lines approximately 10-12’ apart.

Inspectors will strive to maintain 6’ separation in the lines waiting to be inspected.

Racer will bring a stand to tech with the motorcycle and place the bike on the stand and move 6’ away from the motorcycle. Then the inspector will evaluate the machines race-readiness. After placing an approval sticker on the machine or notifying the rider of what needs to be addressed, the inspector will move away from the machine and let the racer remove their machine from the tech area.

While we have some specific in-depth procedure changes for the staff, these are the outline we are starting with to mitigate the potential of spreading the virus among or racers and staff.

ASRA/CCS management believe these measures would allow us to be safe and in full compliance with existing restrictions but we understand new orders could be issued with immediate implementation that could remove/change procedures or require postponement or cancellation.

MotoAmerica: Kelly Tops Supersport Qualifying One In Wisconsin

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Supersport Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Sean Dylan Kelly (Suz GSX-R600), 2:20.981
  2. Richie Escalante (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:21.164
  3. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 2:21.303
  4. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 2:22.373
  5. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), 2:23.511
  6. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6), 2:23.855
  7. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.409
  8. Kevin Olmedo (Suz GSX-R600), 2:24.706
  9. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.070
  10. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600), 2:25.202
  11. Nolan Lamkin (Yam YZF-R6), 2:26.491
  12. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.630
  13. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.216
  14. Patrick Coleman (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:27.724
  15. Edgar Zaragoza (Yam YZF-R6), 2:29.456
  16. Tony Blackall (Yam YZF-R6), 2:32.925
  17. Jorge Ehrenstein (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.290
  18. CJ LaRoche (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:34.069
  19. William Sweeney (Yam YZF-R6), 2:37.078
  20. Jeremiah Walker (MV Agusta F3 675), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Doyle On Junior Cup Provisional Pole At Road America

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Liqui Moly Junior Cup Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Dominic Doyle (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:41.315
  2. Rocco Landers (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:43.503
  3. Benjamin Gloddy (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.506
  4. Gus Rodio (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.561
  5. Liam Grant (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.597
  6. Cody Wyman (Yam YZF-R3), 2:47.808
  7. John Knowles (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:48.381
  8. Isaiah Burleson (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.002
  9. Samuel Lochoff (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.450
  10. Cameron Jones (Hon CBR500R), 2:49.730
  11. Errol Sullivan (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.086
  12. David Kohlstaedt (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.282
  13. Alexis Olivera (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.159
  14. Brady Fors (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.852
  15. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:54.689
  16. Daniel Kinard (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:55.043

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Very Quick In Superbike QP1 At Road America

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

HONOS Superbike Qualifying Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Cameron Beaubier (Yam YZF-R1), 2:12.151
  2. Mathew Scholtz (Yam YZF-R1), 2:13.462
  3. Toni Elias (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:14.724
  4. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:15.574
  5. Jake Gagne (Yam YZF-R1), 2:15.582
  6. Josh Herrin (BMW S1000RR), 2:15.830
  7. Kyle Wyman (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:16.104
  8. Jake Lewis (BMW S1000RR), 2:17.640
  9. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R1), 2:20.578
  10. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:21.816
  11. Sam Verderico (Yam YZF-R1), 2:25.927
  12. Jeremy Coffey (BMW S1000RR), 2:27.578
  13. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded
  14. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded
  15. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), no time recorded
  16. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), no time recorded
  17. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), no time recorded
  18. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded
  19. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), no time recorded
  20. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), no time recorded
  21. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded
  22. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Tops Stock 1000 FP1 In Wisconsin

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Stock 1000 Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:17.471
  2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:17.937
  3. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:18.023
  4. Stefano Mesa (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:19.693
  5. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:20.114
  6. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), 2:22.810
  7. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), 2:23.144
  8. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), 2:23.874
  9. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:25.946
  10. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:26.271
  11. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:26.676
  12. Hunter Dunham (Yam YZF-R1), 2:26.889
  13. Stefan Dolipski (BMW S1000RR), 2:28.743
  14. Michael Butler (Yam YZF-R1), 2:29.472
  15. Jeremy Simmons (Yam YZF-R1), 2:31.020
  16. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:31.574
  17. Robert Loose, Jr. (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:33.274
  18. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), 2:34.139
  19. Josh Geradot (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:41.525
  20. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Escalante Fastest In Supersport FP1 At Road America

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Supersport Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Richie Escalante (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:22.505
  2. Sean Dylan Kelly (Suz GSX-R600), 2:23.869
  3. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.801
  4. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.827
  5. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.511
  6. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.770
  7. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 2:26.141
  8. Kevin Olmedo (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.350
  9. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.705
  10. Nolan Lamkin (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.156
  11. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600), 2:27.688
  12. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.826
  13. Patrick Coleman (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:28.064
  14. Edgar Zaragoza (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.180
  15. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.766
  16. Jorge Ehrenstein (Yam YZF-R6), 2:35.730
  17. CJ LaRoche (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:37.347
  18. Tony Blackall (Yam YZF-R6), 2:37.826
  19. William Sweeney (Yam YZF-R6), 2:42.469
  20. Jeremiah Walker (MV Agusta F3 675), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Landers Leads Opening Twins Cup Practice In Wisconsin

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Twins Cup Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Rocco Landers (Suz SV650), 2:34.475
  2. Jason Madama (Yam MT-07), 2:34.743
  3. Kaleb De Keyrel (Yam MT-07), 2:35.639
  4. Hayden Schultz (Yam MT-07), 2:35.703
  5. Jackson Blackmon (Suz SV650), 2:35.811
  6. Toby Khamsouk (Suz SV650), 2:36.117
  7. Chris Parrish (Yam MT-07), 2:36.202
  8. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650), 2:36.372
  9. Trevor Standish (Suz SV650), 2:37.168
  10. Cooper McDonald (Yam MT-07), 2:37.739
  11. Kris Lillegard (Yam MT-07), 2:40.625
  12. Dr. Carl Price (Suz SV650), 2:44.058
  13. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650), 2:44.902
  14. Austin Miller (Suz SV650), 2:45.346
  15. Shawn Hill (Yam MT-07), 2:47.260
  16. Gino Angella (Yam MT-07), 2:47.626
  17. Ray Hofman (Suz SV650), 2:47.896
  18. Anthony Marcinek (Yam MT-07), 2:48.199
  19. Rodney Vest (Suz SV650), 2:49.170
  20. Robert Cichielo, Jr. (Suz SV650), 2:49.172
  21. Steven Smith (Suz SV650), 2:51.428
  22. Sam Wiest (Suz SV650), 2:51.506
  23. Randy Mahr (Suz SV650), 3:12.409
  24. Eric Nygard (Suz SV650), 3:17.573
  25. Mitch Stein (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  26. Paul Hopkins (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  27. Teagg Hobbs (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  28. Darren James (Yam MT-07), no time recorded
  29. Ryne Snooks (Suz SV650), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Doyle Dominates Junior Cup FP1 At Road America

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Liqui Moly Junior Cup Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Dominic Doyle (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:43.600
  2. Rocco Landers (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:46.050
  3. Samuel Lochoff (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.628
  4. Gus Rodio (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.940
  5. Cameron Jones (Hon CBR500R), 2:50.392
  6. Benjamin Gloddy (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.760
  7. John Knowles (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.081
  8. Errol Sullivan (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.354
  9. Cody Wyman (Yam YZF-R3), 2:52.463
  10. Isaiah Burleson (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.693
  11. Liam Grant (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:53.017
  12. Brady Fors (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:54.379
  13. David Kohlstaedt (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:55.208
  14. Daniel Kinard (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:57.946
  15. Alexis Olivera (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:57.946
  16. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400), no time recorded

World Superbike: Season Likely To Restart July 31-August 2 At Jerez

UPDATE: 2020 WorldSBK season situation features positive prospects

Progress is being made in order to have the World Superbike Championship restart under safe conditions this season

The 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is working hard on resuming racing action for the remainder of the season, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Championship started in fine style at Phillip Island and now, Dorna WSBK Organization would like to issue an update on the plans to get racing back underway, with the initial racing plan taking place in the month of August once permission is approved.

The Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto should welcome the restart of the season on the 31st July – 2nd August, before going to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal a week later on the 7th – 9th August. The season should then follow our current provisional schedule, at the MotorLand Aragon venue on 28th – 30th. The health of everybody is at the forefront of decision making and these rounds within the Iberian Peninsula are planned to be held behind closed doors, in-line with social distancing measures and medical guidelines set by the Spanish and Portuguese governments. Nevertheless, the situation is evolving, and we will adapt our protocols to the situation of the time.

Furthermore, updates have been made to the following events: the British and Dutch Rounds held at Donington Park and TT Circuit Assen respectively, have been postponed. The Dutch round itself has already been rescheduled once, from the 17th – 19th of April to the 21st – 23rd of August. However, new plans are underway with the best interests in mind, given the current restrictions in place that affect major sporting events within both the UK and the Netherlands. Further updates for the end season calendar will be communicated soon in order to further clarify the calendar situation.

The FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization is evaluating the different scenarios and adapting to each situation in each of the countries we should visit on a day-by-day basis. Our gratitude once again goes to all parties involved within the WorldSBK fraternity for their continued support. However, whichever decision is reached will have the health and safety at the forefront and that is something simply uncompromisable during these challenging times.

Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director, Sporting and Organization Departments, said: “We are very positive about the future, as all the signs are pointing in a good direction to start in Jerez. We are looking at all possible scenarios for all three classes to race, although we continue to work hard on finding the optimum scenario for all parties. A lot will depend on the measures that various governments will implement. As for Donington Park and Assen, we are working with the circuits and governments to establish the best possible outcome for all, with the intention to hold those rounds towards the end of the 2020 season.”

Any further updates will be communicated accordingly.

MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Quickest In Stock 1000 Q1 In Wisconsin

PJ Jacobsen (99) at speed on his new Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R racebike during the MotoAmerica test at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
PJ Jacobsen (99) at speed on his new Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R racebike during the MotoAmerica test at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Stock 1000 Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:16.706
  2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:17.826
  3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:18.184
  4. Stefano Mesa (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:19.128
  5. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), 2:20.436
  6. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:21.877
  7. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), 2:22.303
  8. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:22.606
  9. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:22.931
  10. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), 2:23.304
  11. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), 2:25.739
  12. Hunter Dunham (Yam YZF-R1), 2:27.131
  13. Michael Butler (Yam YZF-R1), 2:28.025
  14. Stefan Dolipski (BMW S1000RR), 2:28.105
  15. Jeremy Simmons (Yam YZF-R1), 2:28.397
  16. Robert Loose, Jr. (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:28.676
  17. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:29.113
  18. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), 2:30.643
  19. Josh Geradot (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:36.582
  20. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded

LRRS Postpones Event From June To July At NHMS

Scott Greenwood (4) leading a LRRS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2018. Photo courtesy of LRRS/NHMS.
Scott Greenwood (4) leading a LRRS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2018. Photo courtesy of LRRS/NHMS.

Blackhawk Farms Raceway June Supplemental Information

Registration will be in the building in front of the gate for this event. Updated hours for the June event are 6:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and 7:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday. These are the only times you can get credentials for this event. If you arrive outside these hours, you will not be allowed to enter the property.

in addition to the Registration and Tech guidelines listed below, here are the supplemental guidelines from the track:

BFR Guidelines During the COVID-19 Precautionary Period

In response to new health risks created by gatherings of multiple people, we are implementing additional precautions to lessen the potential transmission of COVID-19 to our participants and staff.

When you arrive at BFR

1. If you feel sick or have been in contact with someone displaying symptoms, stay at home. If you should become sick during an event, see our medical staff and/or leave the facility immediately.

2. Download, complete and sign your waiver at home and bring it to registration. Adult Waiver Minor Waiver (2 sided)

3. Wear face covering when presenting your documents to registration. Maintain social distancing whenever possible remaining 6 feet from other individuals.

4. Avoid personal contact with other participants. Do not touch other participants’ tools, cars, motorcycles or other personal items.

5. Participants must bring their own hand sanitizer. All team members should practice frequent hand washing. Additional hand sanitizing stations will be available in the paddock area.

6. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear. Sharing personal equipment is prohibited.

7. The restrooms and porta-potties will be available and sanitized frequently. Facial covering is required in the restrooms.

 

Paddock and Grid Areas

1. Concessions will be available on a limited basis. Food will be available at the window while maintaining social distancing.

2. Seating in the Pavilion area will not be available for dining. Participants will need to use the limited outdoor seating near the Pavilion or in the Hawk’s Nest or return to their paddock areas.

3. No group events will be permitted. Evening meals and gatherings will be prohibited.

4. Communication with drivers/racers/riders will be done via the PA system and/or FM radio.

5. Each driver/racer/rider will be allowed 3 crew members. No spectators will be permitted. On the false grid, one crew member can assist the driver/racer/rider.

6. Racers will paddock 10 feet from each other.

7. Camping will only be available for participants and their crew members.

8. BFR will refine procedures for classroom sessions to accommodate social distancing. Please sit in your own chair and use your own pen to sign paperwork.
Failure to follow the BFR guidelines may result in your removal from the facility.
These guidelines will be reviewed according to changing conditions.

Pre-entry Deadline Monday June 1st at 11pm CST

 

Latest Summit Point Raceway June Update

ASRA/CCS and Summit Point management have formulated a plan for moving forward with the June 13-14 event at Summit Point Raceway.

First, this event is NO SPECTATORS. With that being said, you, your family and crew are welcome to attend the event with some simple, common sense precautions.

In addition to the Tech and Registration Guidelines below, please follow these directions and precautions.

All trailers and pit areas must be 10 feet apart. To make sure there is enough room, we ask that you park your trailer or set up your paddock space and then move your extra vehicles to a parking area. Remember the paddock is shared space, be kind to your neighbors so we don’t have to ask anyone to move or leave.

Masks are required when you are in contact with others outside your pit/paddock area. If you are going to visit another rider in their pit or paddock, masks are required if you are within 6 feet of that rider or their crew. NOTE: You do NOT have to wear a mask around your pit/paddock when only you, your family and your crew are in your area. Riders do not need to wear masks when wearing their helmet on the track.

Riders meetings will be done by the PA system. During riders meetings we ask you turn off your generators and compressors for the length of the meeting as a courtesy to other.

If you happen to fall down, the ambulance will only put you in the ambulance if you need medical attention. Otherwise they will check you out and then if you are deemed physically okay, they will have you ride back to the paddock with the crash truck. This helps eliminate the down time required for the ambulance to sanitize the cabin after any patient is placed inside.

Thank you for your patience and support while we work on our newest course of action.

Pre-entry Deadline Monday June 1st at 11pm CST

 

New Date Added at NCBike

With the cancellation of VIR in September, CCS would like to announce that we have added a date at NCBike on September 12-13 This will be a double points event for Mid-Atlantic and single points for the Southeast Championships.

 

LRRS Reschedules June Event

The Loudon Road Race Series and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway have announced that the June event at NHMS has been rescheduled for July 4-5. This move mean the planned cross-over events with the Mid-Atlantic and Atlantic regions has been postponed to the 2021 season. The ASRA Team Challenge by Michelin Tire has been cancelled

The full announcement can be seen here: LRRS Announcement

 

ASRA TC Schedule Updated for 2020 Due to NHMS Cancellation

Updated ASRA TC Schedule for 2020!

As of May 27, 2020

After the cancellation at New Hampshire Motor Speedway the Michelin ASRA Team Challenge schedule has been revamped again..

 

AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Presented by Michelin Tire

Feb 29 Roebling Road Raceway

Jul 18 Road America

Aug 15 Summit Point Circuit (Date change)

Sept 6 NJMP Thunderbolt

Sept 19 Blackhawk Farms

Dec 5 Homestead

 

Revised ASRA Schedules for 2020

AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire

Feb 29-Mar 1 Roebling Road Raceway

Jun 13-14 Blackhawk Farms

Jul 18-19 Road America

Jul 25-26 NJMP Thunderbolt

Aug 15-16 Summit Point Circuit

Aug 22-23 Roebling Road Raceway

Oct 16-18 Daytona Intl Speedway

Dec 5-6 Homestead

 

UPDATE Since there has been a lot of cancellations and rescheduling going on during the shutdown, this means that for now, the best way to contact us is still via email. If you call or fax something to the office, there is no guarantee how fast Chris can respond so please be patient with us.

We appreciate your patience and support during this difficult time for our country as well as our sport.

Latest Registration and Tech Procedures

These new procedures will allow us to comply with existing orders for limiting contact in enclosed spaces, masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for the staff who deal directly with the racers. (For the foreseeable future we will use these at every event.)

Since these are the two areas where the closest interaction takes place, here is our new procedure for registration and tech.

Registration:

Our goal is to limit personal contact to a minimum. (We are working on a touch-less registration but unfortunately we do not have a clear answer how an “app” would stand up in court as a signed waiver/release.)

One door in, (at Summit, the door to the East), and one door out, (the North door).

Each rider will be given their own pen, at the end on the line there will be a bucket for the rider to drop the pen in for us to sanitize when registration closes. (Registrars will sanitize their work station with wipes and/or spray anytime they return to their station and before leaving in the evening.)

One registrar will be stationed the door with gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer. They will have all riders sign a waiver and release at the door and control the access to 10 racers at a time in the room. (Unfortunately we have been advised that to get a true body temperature with an infrared thermometer, the subject has to acclimate to the ambient room temp for nearly 10 minutes before the test would be considered accurate so while we will have a touch-less thermometer available its accuracy could be compromised.)

Each registrar will have gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer for them and/or the racer to use. All staff in registration will be at least 6’ apart with their own table between them and the racer. We will allow only 10 riders in the room (east classroom at Summit), at a time with 3 registrars. (Tape lines on the floor 6’ apart).

Once the racer is finished and deposits their pen in the bucket, they will be asked to use the exit (At Summit, the North door).

Tech:

Our goal is to limit personal contact to a minimum.

Each inspector will have gloves, face mask and hand sanitizer for them and/or the racer to use.

We will have multiple tech lines approximately 10-12’ apart.

Inspectors will strive to maintain 6’ separation in the lines waiting to be inspected.

Racer will bring a stand to tech with the motorcycle and place the bike on the stand and move 6’ away from the motorcycle. Then the inspector will evaluate the machines race-readiness. After placing an approval sticker on the machine or notifying the rider of what needs to be addressed, the inspector will move away from the machine and let the racer remove their machine from the tech area.

While we have some specific in-depth procedure changes for the staff, these are the outline we are starting with to mitigate the potential of spreading the virus among or racers and staff.

ASRA/CCS management believe these measures would allow us to be safe and in full compliance with existing restrictions but we understand new orders could be issued with immediate implementation that could remove/change procedures or require postponement or cancellation.

MotoAmerica: Kelly Tops Supersport Qualifying One In Wisconsin

Sean Dylan Kelly (40) at speed during the 2020 MotoAmerica pre-season test at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40) at speed during the 2020 MotoAmerica pre-season test at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Supersport Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Sean Dylan Kelly (Suz GSX-R600), 2:20.981
  2. Richie Escalante (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:21.164
  3. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 2:21.303
  4. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 2:22.373
  5. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), 2:23.511
  6. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6), 2:23.855
  7. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.409
  8. Kevin Olmedo (Suz GSX-R600), 2:24.706
  9. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.070
  10. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600), 2:25.202
  11. Nolan Lamkin (Yam YZF-R6), 2:26.491
  12. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.630
  13. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.216
  14. Patrick Coleman (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:27.724
  15. Edgar Zaragoza (Yam YZF-R6), 2:29.456
  16. Tony Blackall (Yam YZF-R6), 2:32.925
  17. Jorge Ehrenstein (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.290
  18. CJ LaRoche (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:34.069
  19. William Sweeney (Yam YZF-R6), 2:37.078
  20. Jeremiah Walker (MV Agusta F3 675), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Doyle On Junior Cup Provisional Pole At Road America

Dominic Doyle (25) as seen during the 2019 MotoAmerica season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Dominic Doyle (25) as seen during the 2019 MotoAmerica season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Liqui Moly Junior Cup Qualifying Session One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Dominic Doyle (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:41.315
  2. Rocco Landers (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:43.503
  3. Benjamin Gloddy (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.506
  4. Gus Rodio (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.561
  5. Liam Grant (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:47.597
  6. Cody Wyman (Yam YZF-R3), 2:47.808
  7. John Knowles (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:48.381
  8. Isaiah Burleson (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.002
  9. Samuel Lochoff (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.450
  10. Cameron Jones (Hon CBR500R), 2:49.730
  11. Errol Sullivan (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.086
  12. David Kohlstaedt (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.282
  13. Alexis Olivera (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.159
  14. Brady Fors (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.852
  15. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:54.689
  16. Daniel Kinard (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:55.043

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Very Quick In Superbike QP1 At Road America

Cameron Beaubier (1) as seen during the 2020 MotoAmerica pre-season test at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Cameron Beaubier (1) as seen during the 2020 MotoAmerica pre-season test at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

HONOS Superbike Qualifying Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Cameron Beaubier (Yam YZF-R1), 2:12.151
  2. Mathew Scholtz (Yam YZF-R1), 2:13.462
  3. Toni Elias (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:14.724
  4. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:15.574
  5. Jake Gagne (Yam YZF-R1), 2:15.582
  6. Josh Herrin (BMW S1000RR), 2:15.830
  7. Kyle Wyman (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:16.104
  8. Jake Lewis (BMW S1000RR), 2:17.640
  9. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R1), 2:20.578
  10. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:21.816
  11. Sam Verderico (Yam YZF-R1), 2:25.927
  12. Jeremy Coffey (BMW S1000RR), 2:27.578
  13. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded
  14. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded
  15. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), no time recorded
  16. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), no time recorded
  17. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), no time recorded
  18. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), no time recorded
  19. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), no time recorded
  20. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), no time recorded
  21. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded
  22. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Tops Stock 1000 FP1 In Wisconsin

PJ Jacobsen (99) at speed on his new Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R racebike during the MotoAmerica test at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
PJ Jacobsen (99) at speed on his new Celtic HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R racebike during the MotoAmerica test at Barber. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Stock 1000 Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. PJ Jacobsen (Duc Panigale V4 R), 2:17.471
  2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:17.937
  3. Cameron Petersen (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:18.023
  4. Stefano Mesa (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:19.693
  5. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:20.114
  6. Travis Wyman (BMW S1000RR), 2:22.810
  7. Ashton Yates (Hon CBR1000RR), 2:23.144
  8. Dr. Jeffrey Purk (Yam YZF-R1), 2:23.874
  9. Joseph Giannotto (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:25.946
  10. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:26.271
  11. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000R), 2:26.676
  12. Hunter Dunham (Yam YZF-R1), 2:26.889
  13. Stefan Dolipski (BMW S1000RR), 2:28.743
  14. Michael Butler (Yam YZF-R1), 2:29.472
  15. Jeremy Simmons (Yam YZF-R1), 2:31.020
  16. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:31.574
  17. Robert Loose, Jr. (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:33.274
  18. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1), 2:34.139
  19. Josh Geradot (Kaw ZX-10R), 2:41.525
  20. Danilo Lewis (BMW S1000RR), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Escalante Fastest In Supersport FP1 At Road America

Richie Escalante. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Richie Escalante. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Supersport Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Richie Escalante (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:22.505
  2. Sean Dylan Kelly (Suz GSX-R600), 2:23.869
  3. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.801
  4. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 2:24.827
  5. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.511
  6. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), 2:25.770
  7. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 2:26.141
  8. Kevin Olmedo (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.350
  9. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600), 2:26.705
  10. Nolan Lamkin (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.156
  11. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600), 2:27.688
  12. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 2:27.826
  13. Patrick Coleman (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:28.064
  14. Edgar Zaragoza (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.180
  15. Alejandro Thermiotis (Yam YZF-R6), 2:33.766
  16. Jorge Ehrenstein (Yam YZF-R6), 2:35.730
  17. CJ LaRoche (Kaw 636cc ZX-6R), 2:37.347
  18. Tony Blackall (Yam YZF-R6), 2:37.826
  19. William Sweeney (Yam YZF-R6), 2:42.469
  20. Jeremiah Walker (MV Agusta F3 675), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Landers Leads Opening Twins Cup Practice In Wisconsin

Rocco Landers (left) and American Racing Team and APEX Motorsport Agency owner Eitan Butbul (right). Photo courtesy APEX Motorsport Agency.
Rocco Landers (left) and American Racing Team and APEX Motorsport Agency owner Eitan Butbul (right). Photo courtesy APEX Motorsport Agency.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Twins Cup Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Rocco Landers (Suz SV650), 2:34.475
  2. Jason Madama (Yam MT-07), 2:34.743
  3. Kaleb De Keyrel (Yam MT-07), 2:35.639
  4. Hayden Schultz (Yam MT-07), 2:35.703
  5. Jackson Blackmon (Suz SV650), 2:35.811
  6. Toby Khamsouk (Suz SV650), 2:36.117
  7. Chris Parrish (Yam MT-07), 2:36.202
  8. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650), 2:36.372
  9. Trevor Standish (Suz SV650), 2:37.168
  10. Cooper McDonald (Yam MT-07), 2:37.739
  11. Kris Lillegard (Yam MT-07), 2:40.625
  12. Dr. Carl Price (Suz SV650), 2:44.058
  13. Shawn Adams (Suz SV650), 2:44.902
  14. Austin Miller (Suz SV650), 2:45.346
  15. Shawn Hill (Yam MT-07), 2:47.260
  16. Gino Angella (Yam MT-07), 2:47.626
  17. Ray Hofman (Suz SV650), 2:47.896
  18. Anthony Marcinek (Yam MT-07), 2:48.199
  19. Rodney Vest (Suz SV650), 2:49.170
  20. Robert Cichielo, Jr. (Suz SV650), 2:49.172
  21. Steven Smith (Suz SV650), 2:51.428
  22. Sam Wiest (Suz SV650), 2:51.506
  23. Randy Mahr (Suz SV650), 3:12.409
  24. Eric Nygard (Suz SV650), 3:17.573
  25. Mitch Stein (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  26. Paul Hopkins (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  27. Teagg Hobbs (Suz SV650), no time recorded
  28. Darren James (Yam MT-07), no time recorded
  29. Ryne Snooks (Suz SV650), no time recorded

MotoAmerica: Doyle Dominates Junior Cup FP1 At Road America

Dominic Doyle (25) as seen during the 2019 MotoAmerica season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Dominic Doyle (25) as seen during the 2019 MotoAmerica season. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series

Road America

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

May 29, 2020

Liqui Moly Junior Cup Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

  1. Dominic Doyle (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:43.600
  2. Rocco Landers (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:46.050
  3. Samuel Lochoff (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.628
  4. Gus Rodio (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:49.940
  5. Cameron Jones (Hon CBR500R), 2:50.392
  6. Benjamin Gloddy (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:51.760
  7. John Knowles (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.081
  8. Errol Sullivan (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.354
  9. Cody Wyman (Yam YZF-R3), 2:52.463
  10. Isaiah Burleson (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:52.693
  11. Liam Grant (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:53.017
  12. Brady Fors (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:54.379
  13. David Kohlstaedt (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:55.208
  14. Daniel Kinard (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:57.946
  15. Alexis Olivera (Kaw Ninja 400), 2:57.946
  16. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400), no time recorded

World Superbike: Season Likely To Restart July 31-August 2 At Jerez

The starting grid for World Superbike Race Two at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The starting grid for World Superbike Race Two at Phillip Island in 2020. Photo courtesy Dorna.

UPDATE: 2020 WorldSBK season situation features positive prospects

Progress is being made in order to have the World Superbike Championship restart under safe conditions this season

The 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is working hard on resuming racing action for the remainder of the season, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Championship started in fine style at Phillip Island and now, Dorna WSBK Organization would like to issue an update on the plans to get racing back underway, with the initial racing plan taking place in the month of August once permission is approved.

The Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto should welcome the restart of the season on the 31st July – 2nd August, before going to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal a week later on the 7th – 9th August. The season should then follow our current provisional schedule, at the MotorLand Aragon venue on 28th – 30th. The health of everybody is at the forefront of decision making and these rounds within the Iberian Peninsula are planned to be held behind closed doors, in-line with social distancing measures and medical guidelines set by the Spanish and Portuguese governments. Nevertheless, the situation is evolving, and we will adapt our protocols to the situation of the time.

Furthermore, updates have been made to the following events: the British and Dutch Rounds held at Donington Park and TT Circuit Assen respectively, have been postponed. The Dutch round itself has already been rescheduled once, from the 17th – 19th of April to the 21st – 23rd of August. However, new plans are underway with the best interests in mind, given the current restrictions in place that affect major sporting events within both the UK and the Netherlands. Further updates for the end season calendar will be communicated soon in order to further clarify the calendar situation.

The FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization is evaluating the different scenarios and adapting to each situation in each of the countries we should visit on a day-by-day basis. Our gratitude once again goes to all parties involved within the WorldSBK fraternity for their continued support. However, whichever decision is reached will have the health and safety at the forefront and that is something simply uncompromisable during these challenging times.

Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director, Sporting and Organization Departments, said: “We are very positive about the future, as all the signs are pointing in a good direction to start in Jerez. We are looking at all possible scenarios for all three classes to race, although we continue to work hard on finding the optimum scenario for all parties. A lot will depend on the measures that various governments will implement. As for Donington Park and Assen, we are working with the circuits and governments to establish the best possible outcome for all, with the intention to hold those rounds towards the end of the 2020 season.”

Any further updates will be communicated accordingly.