AHRMA: NJMP Cancelled, Blackhawk And Gingerman Confirmed (Updated)

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May 27, 2020

AHRMA: NJMP Cancelled, Blackhawk And Gingerman Confirmed (Updated)

Editorial Note: This release has been edited with updated information from AHRMA stating the event at Gingerman Raceway has gone from To Be Determined (TBD) to confirmed.

Event updates:

All AHRMA Roadrace Events for New Jersey Motorsports Park (6/19-21) in Millville, NJ, are canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020 due to continued restrictions by the government of the state of New Jersey.

AHRMA Roadrace Events for Blackhawk Farms Raceway (7/24-26) in South Beloit, IL, WILL BE RUN as scheduled. Sign up here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-blackhawk-farms

AHRMA Roadrace Events for Gingerman Raceway (7/31-8/2) in South Haven, MI , event at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI, WILL BE RUN as scheduled. Sign up here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-gingerman

AHRMA also announces that its Fund-Raiser track weekend at Talladega Gran Prix (6/6-7) in Munford, AL still has spots open to AHRMA members for both days. Sign up now here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-tallytrackday

Please note credits will automatically be given to all riders pre-entered into canceled or postponed events which can be redeemed for any future AHRMA events.

You may track event updates here:

https://www.ahrma.org/ahrma-event-situation-report/

The page at this link will be updated first and regularly with the latest news regarding our event schedule changes. Please use this as your source of information regarding the AHRMA racing schedule.

MotoGP: Jack Miller Joining Factory Ducati Team In 2021

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May 27, 2020

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MotoGP: Jack Miller Joining Factory Ducati Team In 2021

Jack Miller to become official rider of the Ducati Team for the 2021 MotoGP season

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Jack Miller will be one of the two official Ducati Team riders in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The company from Borgo Panigale and the 25-year-old Australian rider have reached an agreement for next season with an option to extend the contract also for 2022.

Miller, who made his MotoGP debut in 2015 at just 20 years old, joined Ducati in 2018 with the Pramac Racing Team, the factory-supported team of the Bologna manufacturer, and finished last season eighth overall in the standings, taking five podiums during the year.

Jack Miller: “First of all I want to thank warmly Paolo Campinoti, Francesco Guidotti and all the Pramac Racing Team for the great support I have received from them in the two and a half years spent together. It is an honour for me to be able to continue my MotoGP career with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer and I would like to thank all the Ducati management, Claudio, Gigi, Paolo and Davide, for having trusted me and given me this incredible opportunity. I look forward to starting riding again this year, and I am ready to fully commit to the responsibility of being an official Ducati rider in 2021.”

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “Since he arrived in the Pramac Racing Team, Jack has grown steadily, proving himself one of the fastest and most talented riders in the championship. So we are happy that he has agreed to ride the official Desmosedici GP bike of the Ducati Team next year. We are convinced that Jack has all the right skills to fight continuously for the positions that matter, in every race, starting already this season with the Desmosedici GP20 of the Pramac Racing Team, and taking a further step forward next year thanks to the support of the Ducati Team.”

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore Episode 77

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May 27, 2020

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore Episode 77

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 season gets rolling this weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. The boys talk about a variety of topics.

MotoAmerica: With a different world due to the COVID-19 virus, we speak to the COO of MotoAmerica Chuck Aksland about how this came about, big news on the TV front, and more.

MotoAmerica: The boys talk to Superbike team leaders Richard Stanboli (Monster Energy Attack Performace Yamaha), Chris Ulrich (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki), and Chuck Giacchetto (Westby Racing) about what is new for their teams in 2020, how they are feeling heading into this weekend and how racing with no fans at the race track impacts their teams.

MotoAmerica: Races Airing On Eurosport TV (Updated)

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May 27, 2020

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MotoAmerica: Races Airing On Eurosport TV (Updated)

Eurosport To Air MotoAmerica Superbike Races In Europe

Series Will Air To Millions Of Viewers In 54 Countries And Territories

IRVINE, CA (May 27, 2020) – MotoAmerica is thrilled to announce that its 10-round MotoAmerica Series will air to millions of viewers in 54 countries and territories in Europe via Eurosport this season, beginning with the series opener this coming weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, being broadcast in the U.K. and France. From round two onward, the rest of Europe will also be treated to arguably the best Superbike racing in the world.

“We have a lot of fans in Europe so it’s great that they will be able to watch the MotoAmerica Series this season on Eurosport,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “This is a big deal for our series to have Eurosport involved as it will really help our growing fan base in Europe. I want to thank my partner Chuck Aksland and the people at Eurosport for their tireless work on putting this deal together. We are looking forward to an exciting start to our championship at Road America this weekend and having Eurosport as our overseas television partner makes it even better.”

Live coverage of round one of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship from Road America starts on Saturday evening at 9 p.m. CEST/8 p.m. BST with the Supersport race and resumes the following day at 8 p.m. CEST/7 p.m. BST.

The MotoAmerica Series will mark Eurosport’s first live motorsport event since the COVID-19 pandemic changed sporting calendars worldwide.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to bring world-class live sport back to Eurosport, starting this weekend in the United Kingdom and France with the MotoAmerica Series,” said Andrew Georgiou, President, Eurosport and Global Sports Rights & Sports Marketing Solutions. “We have undisputed strength in motorsports, driven by both our Eurosport Events portfolio as well as Eurosport’s partnership with some of the biggest series in motorsport. There is no better place to showcase and grow a sport than Discovery’s global portfolio of channels, platforms and brands. We see great potential in partnering with the championship in more than 50 markets across Europe to harness the scale of Eurosport’s platforms to maximize reach and engagement around the series.”

The 2020 MotoAmerica Series begins at Road America, May 29-31, and concludes at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, November 13-15.

More, from a press release issued by Eurosport:

LIVE SPORT GETS GREEN LIGHT TO RETURN TO EUROSPORT THIS WEEKEND

• Eurosport in the UK and France set to screen the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship starting this weekend

• Race marks a return to scheduled live sports for Eurosport

• Andrew Georgiou: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring world-class live sport back to Eurosport”

Scheduled live sport gets the much-anticipated green light to return to Eurosport this weekend with the drama-filled MotoAmerica Superbike Championship set to be screened LIVE on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport Player in the UK and France.

In 2020, Eurosport UK and Eurosport France will bring fans every thrilling twist and turn exclusively after reaching an agreement with the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship to screen all 10 rounds of America’s premier motorcycle championship in the United Kingdom and France. The opening round of the season starts on Saturday at the historic Road America circuit in Wisconsin.

Starting the weekend of 26 June – round two of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship – the series will also be available to watch on Eurosport in 54 countries and territories in Europe, meaning millions of motorsports fans across the continent will be able to watch some of the most exciting riders in the world.

This year, the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship – which will start behind-closed-doors – will be headlined by four-time and defending champion Cameron Beaubier who returns with Yamaha. Beaubier will face tough competition from the likes of experienced former MotoGP rider, Toni Elias, who has joined the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team in an attempt to regain his 2017 MotoAmerica title.

Andrew Georgiou, President, Eurosport and Global Sports Rights & Sports Marketing Solutions, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring world-class live sport back to Eurosport, starting this weekend in the United Kingdom and France with the MotoAmerica Series. We have undisputed strength in motor sports, driven by both our Eurosport Events portfolio as well as Eurosport’s partnership with some of the biggest series in motorsport.

“There is no better place to showcase and grow a sport than Discovery’s global portfolio of channels, platforms and brands. We see great potential in partnering with the championship in more than 50 markets across Europe to harness the scale of Eurosport’s platforms to maximise reach and engagement around the series.”

MotoAmerica President and three-time 500cc World Champion Wayne Rainey, said: “We have a lot of fans in Europe so it’s great that they will be able to watch the MotoAmerica Series this season on Eurosport.

“This is a big deal for our series to have Eurosport involved. They are experts in delivering fan engagement at scale and will really grow fan base in Europe. We’re looking forward to an exciting start to our championship at Road America this weekend and having Eurosport as our overseas television partner makes it even better.”

Live and exclusive coverage of round one of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship from Road America, Wisconsin starts on Saturday evening at 9pm CEST / 8pm BST with the Supersport race and resumes the following day at 8pm CEST / 7pm BST.

Coverage of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship strengthens Eurosport’s commitment to world-class motorcycling with the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and FIM Superbike World Championship also available to watch for passionate fans of two-wheeled action.

MotoAmerica Superbike Championship 2020 season schedule:

29-31 May – Round 1: Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

26-28 June – Round 2: Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

31 July-2 August – Round 3: Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia

7-9 August – Round 4: Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, Pennsylvania

28-30 August – Round 5: Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, Washington

11-13 September – Round 6: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, New Jersey

18-20 September – Round 7: Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama

9-11 October – Round 8: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana

23-25 October – Round 9: Laguna Seca, Monterey, California

13-15 November – Round 10: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas

The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship is part of Eurosport’s sporting calendar of events set to return later this summer including the US Open, Roland-Garros from Paris as well as a host of world-class cycling events including every Grand Tour – the Tour de France, La Vuelta and the Giro d’Italia.

MotoAmerica: Paasch Commits To Supersport Campaign With Celtic HSBK

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May 27, 2020

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MotoAmerica: Paasch Commits To Supersport Campaign With Celtic HSBK

Celtic HSBK Racing Signs Brandon Paasch to MotoAmerica Supersport Championship

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA – This week Celtic HSBK Racing announced that they will be fielding a third rider during the 2020 MotoAmerica Season. The team had the fastest Yamaha R6 in last year’s Supersport championship finishing second in season points. With unfinished business in the Supersport class the team looks to bring home the championship with Brandon Paasch.

Paasch won the BSB Moto3 championship last year. Other notable accomplishments include being the first American to race in MotoGP Moto3, front runner in the 2019 Daytona 200, first American to qualify for a Junior World Championship race in 2017, and the 2016 KTM RC Cup champion.

Paasch commented on the upcoming season saying, “I’m excited to get back to racing. We tested with Celtic HSBK Racing on the Yamaha a few times over the off season. The team organization and equipment were impressive. The plan was to do as many MotoAmerica rounds in the states that did not conflict with the BSB Moto2 schedule. After Daytona was postponed, I jumped on a flight back to the UK to race with RS Racing/Kovara Projects in Moto2. Ryan’s Moto2 bike is dialed in and I would have had good shot at winning the championship on it. As the restrictions and COVID spread kept escalating, my family and I decided it was best to be back home in the state. When Bobby and Barry called with this opportunity I was both excited and conflicted. Of course I love racing at home in the U.S., but I also love the UK series. After talking with my family and management we decided to commit to the season with MotoAmerica. There is some really good talent out there which always means good racing. Above it all I’m just fortunate that I’m able to go racing this year. I’ve been working at this since as far back as I can remember and couldn’t imagine not being able to race. I hope everyone stays safe and we can give them some proper racing to watch. And who knows, when BSB releases its revised schedule we will take a look. Maybe I can do both.”

The team is also fielding PJ Jacobsen in the Superbike Cup and Sam Lochoff in the Junior Cup. Because of their growth the team is increasing their footprint in the paddock and will now have riders under not one, but two canopies.

Team Principal Bobby Shek commented, “This was already going to be a big year for us. We are bringing back PJ and Lochoff and adding Paasch to the mix is really exciting. The team meshed well with him at the test and he has shown the world he will be one to watch this season. We look forward to getting back to racing in what is sure to prove our biggest year yet.”

To see updates throughout the season and on race weekends, follow HSBKRacing on Facebook and Instagram.

MotoAmerica: Travis Wyman Racing BMW In Stock 1000, Superbike Cup

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May 27, 2020

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MotoAmerica: Travis Wyman Racing BMW In Stock 1000, Superbike Cup

Travis Wyman Racing ready to debut 2020 BMW S 1000 RR in MotoAmerica competition this weekend at Road America

Las Vegas rider to compete in Stock 1000, Superbike Cup classes in 2020

It’s been a tough off-season for Travis Wyman Racing BMW, but the team is loaded up and on its way to the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis., where it will debut the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR in MotoAmerica competition. The Las Vegas-based team had difficulty getting the new BMW and the parts they need for it due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the bike is prepped and ready to race this weekend at the MotoAmerica Superbike at Road America 1.

“This off-season has been the most difficult I’ve endured,” said racer and team manager Travis Wyman, “It was a challenge just getting the bike, and we’ve only had a couple weeks to prep the motorcycle for its debut at Road America May 29-31. We haven’t had any track time with the new S 1000 RR, so the first couple on-track sessions will be our shakedown runs. I’ve ridden a 2020 BMW S 1000 RR while teaching for California Superbike School and am looking forward to showing MotoAmerica fans how impressive the redesigned model is.”

The team will compete in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Class for the third consecutive season, and Wyman is one of the riders who will compete in the new-for-2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup. The class-within-a-class Superbike Cup allows select Stock 1000 Class racers to take part in Superbike Class races at each event aboard their Stock 1000-spec motorcycles. The new program provides riders, like Wyman, with an opportunity to race in front of a national television audience and earn additional purse money by competing in multiple classes.

BMW Motorrad North America, Alpha Racing and Irv Seaver BMW Motorcycles of Orange, Calif., have supplied the team with a S 1000 RR and parts to compete with this year. Harv’s Harley-Davidson, which is owned by Wyman’s mother, Kim Wyman, returns as a major sponsor. And Keith Code and the California Superbike School—which uses the BMW S 1000 RR as part of its courses—return as a sponsor and will provide Travis with coaching and mentoring throughout the season.

Other sponsors include Fast Line Motorcycle Performance, Cortech Racing, Alpha 1 Vinyl Works, Excelsus Solutions, Arai, Velocity Calibrations, Ohlins, GB Racing, Evol Technologies, SBS Brakes, MotoOption, Motul, Brembo Brakes, Hustle Hard Racing, Frentubo, Full Spectrum Power, MedAge Group, Stomp Grip, ODI Grips, SoCal Superbikes and MotoSPEC.

Also returning for 2020 are the core members of the Travis Wyman Racing crew. The team’s on-track activities will again be led by Steve Weir, a BMW HP race support engineer. And Alex Torres of Fast Line Motorcycle Performance is back as the team’s mechanic.

The season-opening round is not open to spectators, and Saturday’s Superbike race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 2 at 4 p.m. Eastern/noon Pacific. Sunday’s Superbike race will be live on Fox Sports 1 at 2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific, and all races will be broadcast live on MotoAmerica’s Live+ streaming service. To learn more about MotoAmerica Live+, visit https://www.motoamericaliveplus.com/.

World Superbike: Kawasaki Re-Signs Alex Lowes For 2021

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May 27, 2020

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World Superbike: Kawasaki Re-Signs Alex Lowes For 2021

KRT Locks In Lowes For 2021 WorldSBK Season

Kawasaki is pleased to announce that current WorldSBK Championship leader Alex Lowes will remain with the official KRT FIM Superbike World Championship team for the 2021 season.

After just one round in Kawasaki colours Lowes enjoyed a dream start when he scored a race win at Phillip Island in Australia, during what was his first competitive event on the Ninja ZX-10RR.

Even with track action currently on hold after the suspension of all forms of global racing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Alex is fully prepared to continue his initial success as soon as the season restarts, as well as looking forward to partnering his team-mate Jonathan Rea in the Suzuka 8 Hours EWC race.

Optimism is high for both teams and fans starved of racing action since the outstanding opening round in Australia, where Alex and Jonathan won a race each on their KRT machines.

Lowes, now 29, made his latest signing official during a Skype call between himself, KME’s Steve Guttridge and KRT Team Manager Guim Roda.

In re-signing Alex the team has the continuity to build on its current success and aim for even greater things next season.

Alex Lowes, said: “It is great be with Kawasaki for 2021. I can continue adapting to the team and adapting myself to the ZX-10RR. Ever since I joined the team I have really felt like it was an opportunity to for me to make another step forward with my riding. Being team-mates with Johnny I feel can learn so much from him and the atmosphere in the team is great. The current situation in the world is not ideal for anyone but Kawasaki really makes me feel positive and focused on the future. It has been fantastic to get something sorted for 2021 before going into the rest of the races this year. My personal target is to keep working hard every day, keep improving myself and also as a team to continue enjoying it. That is why we go racing. This little bit of ‘down-time’ has made us all appreciate how amazing our job is. Our fire was already burning hot but this recent period has certainly brought up the level of appreciation about what we do. I cannot wait to get back up there with Team 22 this season, working Marcel and the guys, and looking forward to even bigger things as we go into next year.”

KRT Team Manager, Guim Roda, said: “The job Alex has done until now, his motivation for the KRT project and the serious way he trains himself to be the fittest rider he can be have been such strong arguments to renew with him. It also gives him the time and reassurance to show his full potential on the ZX-10RR. He has the speed to ride the bike on the limit and to perform at the level we expect. We find him a good combination with Rea in terms of mutual respect, and the competition between the riders will help lift up the team to the maximum. We have evaluated his riding style since he joined with us for 2020 and we believe he can ride the bike fast and consistently. We expect to restart this current season again – to make sure the show comes back for all. Fixing an agreement with Alex for 2021 so early in the season will give him a calmness to fully concentrate on his racing and make the best results possible this year.”

Steve Guttridge, KME Racing Manager, said: “Kawasaki Racing Team and our riders have been the dominant force within the WorldSBK series for several seasons now but we cannot relax in that situation; we must keep that momentum moving onwards. Our KRT Superbike project is part of a global effort by Kawasaki, combined with numerous important sponsors and suppliers to our racing programmes. It is our duty to retain the services of the very best riders in the World and Alex has demonstrated that he is just that by leading the Championship from round one. With Alex re-signing for the 2021 season we feel that not only his team and crew will continue to build a strong relationship together but also our key sponsors can have continuity from this (interrupted) season too. We are very happy confirm Alex will be staying with KRT and now look forward to the restart of this season and claiming more podiums together into 2021.”

Alex Lowes WorldSBK Statistics

2020: Races: 3, Wins 1, Podiums 2, Superpoles 0

Career Race Wins: 2 (1 for Kawasaki)

Career Podiums: 22 (2 for Kawasaki)

Career Poles: 1 (0 for Kawasaki)

BSB Champion 2013

Kawasaki FIM Superbike World Championship Statistics

Total Kawasaki Race Wins: 148 – second overall

Total Kawasaki Podiums: 437 – second overall

Total Kawasaki Poles: 88 – second overall

MotoAmerica: HONOS Is Title Sponsor Of Superbike Class

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May 26, 2020

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MotoAmerica: HONOS Is Title Sponsor Of Superbike Class

HONOS Set For Title Sponsorship Of MotoAmerica Superbike Series

Apparel Company Now A Sponsorship Partner For Premier Class

IRVINE, CA (May 26, 2020) – MotoAmerica is proud to announce that HONOS has signed on as a sponsorship partner for the 2020 MotoAmerica Series with the performance gear and apparel company set to be the title sponsor of the 2020 MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike Series.

“We are extremely honored to be sponsoring this year’s Superbike class as title sponsor,” said HONOS Brand Manager, Alonso Benavidez. “As a company, we have been making strides to get here and work side-by-side with a world-class organization like MotoAmerica. This year will be unique in many ways due to current global events, but our brand, along with MotoAmerica, looks forward to paving the way in having a very safe and successful championship.”

HONOS is a performance gear and apparel company that promotes talent within the motorsports world and other adrenaline sports. HONOS also currently sponsors former MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Toni Elias and the HONOS Kawasaki team featuring Richie Escalante in the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.

“We got to know the people at HONOS a few years ago and they’ve always been very supportive of MotoAmerica,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “We’re excited to have them as the title sponsor of our premier HONOS Superbike class. Their brand is a great fit for MotoAmerica and vice versa. We are finally getting back to racing this coming weekend at Road America and it’s great to be starting the year with HONOS on board.”

The 2020 MotoAmerica Series consists of 10 rounds across the country with the series set to begin at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, May 29-31. The series will conclude at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, November 13-15.

Broken Rods: Honda Europe Recalling CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

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May 26, 2020

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Broken Rods: Honda Europe Recalling CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Honda Europe is voluntarily recalling some 2021-model CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP sportbikes.

The recall is related to connecting rod failures experienced at sustained high rpm operation during internal testing, according to American Honda Motorcycle Press Relations On-Road Media Coordinator Colin Miller. No problems have been reported by private owners of the motorcycles.

Miller says approximately 300 units are being recalled for an inspection to determine if the connecting rods need to be replaced.

No CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP units in America have been affected because there are no units in America yet.

Miller said originally American Honda was expecting to begin delivery of units in July, but now, due to disruptions in the parts supply chain due to COVID-19, it is more likely that the 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP will not arrive in America until September.

The 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a limited production model built specifically to be Honda’s Superbike racing platform. It shares essentially no significant parts with the previous CBR1000RR models.

Highlights of the new street-legal machine include:

An all-new, more powerful, more compact inline four-cylinder engine featuring a new finger-follower valvetrain and lighter internals

New IMU-based engine electronics with 5 power modes, 3 engine braking modes, 9 traction control settings, 3 wheelie control settings, SPORT and TRACK ABS modes, and an electronic quickshifter

A titanium Akrapovic exhaust muffler

A new frame with optimized rigidity

A new, longer, MotoGP-style swingarm

A tubular aluminum subframe

New chassis geometry with more rake, more trail, and a longer wheelbase

New placement of the inline four-cylinder engine

MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic winglets for reduced front-end lift and increased braking stability while offering a low coefficient of drag

Öhlins NPS front forks with Öhlins Smart EC tuning

Brembo Stylema front brake calipers

Brembo front brake master cylinder

330mm (13.0 inches) front brake discs

Rear brake caliper from the Honda RC213V-S

New TFT instrument display

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is $28,500 in America.

MotoAmerica: North American Warhorse Sponsoring Celtic HSBK At Road America

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May 26, 2020

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MotoAmerica: North American Warhorse Sponsoring Celtic HSBK At Road America

North American Warhorse Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Celtic HSBK Racing

Scranton, PA – May 26, 2020: North American Warhorse, Pennsylvania’s premier and largest multi brand Powersports dealer, is pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the Celtic HSBK Racing for round one of the MotoAmerica series.

As announced on March 19, 2020 the team will be fielding PJ Jacobsen aboard the proven and fast Ducati V4R Panigale in the MotoAmerica Superbike Cup class.

“We are very pleased to announce that our dealership, North American Warhorse, will be the sponsor of Celtic HSBK Racing for round one of the series, which is set to take place at Road America, and beginning on May 29, 2020” says Ed Kulas, General Manager of North American Warhorse. “Our dealership has established itself as one of the largest destination powersports stores on the east coast, and we have been a supporter of Superbike racing, going back to the days of Fast By Ferracci and Eric Bostrom on the Ducati Corse 999R. We are really looking forward to participating in the MotoAmerica series supporting the team and PJ Jacobsen on their hunt for a championship”.

Celtic HSBK Racing’s Barry Gilsenan commented, “We are grateful for North American Warhorse’s support of our 2020 Race Program. We know that the backing they provide is an integral part of the team’s success. We also know that we can give back to them by putting an impressive bike on the grid that turns heads and makes headlines. We are excited for fans to see what a great bike paired with a strong team and dedicated sponsors can accomplish.”

In addition, the team is very proud to announce the participation of Eraldo Ferracci in the 2020 racing effort. Eraldo ran his Fast By Ferracci racing team, earning premier class championships in both World Superbike and AMA Superbike. Fast By Ferracci’s history and his name is synonymous with Ducati and winning for over four decades. Eraldo is a big part of bringing on board North American Warhorse for this event. Eraldo will serve as a consultant to the team for the 2020 season and will help to oversee the sponsorship with North American Warhorse.

North American Warhorse is the largest powersports dealership in Pennsylvania. With a showroom that is over 100,000 square feet, the dealership sells virtually nearly every OEM and aftermarket product available. North American Warhorse has been a Ducati dealer since 2003 and takes immense pride in providing the highest level of customer experience on the east coast.

For ongoing race season updates, follow HSBK Racing on Facebook (www.facebook.com/HSBKRACING/) and Instagram (@hsbkracing) Celtic Racing on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CelticRacing/) and Instagram (@celticracing).

Founded in 2011, HSBK Racing pairs the best sponsors, technicians, riders, and industry insiders to create an unstoppable team that consistently runs at the front of the pack.

Celtic Racing was established in 2001 by Barry Gilsenan. The team has fielded racers of all ages and abilities, which has brought Celtic Racing worldwide recognition as many former riders now compete on World Championship levels. With three AMA Pro Supersport championships, Celtic Racing is and continues to be a force within the racing community.

AHRMA: NJMP Cancelled, Blackhawk And Gingerman Confirmed (Updated)

May 27, 2020

David Eulberg (72) leads a group of riders during a previous AHRMA event at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Kevin McIntosh, courtesy AHRMA.

Editorial Note: This release has been edited with updated information from AHRMA stating the event at Gingerman Raceway has gone from To Be Determined (TBD) to confirmed.

Event updates:

All AHRMA Roadrace Events for New Jersey Motorsports Park (6/19-21) in Millville, NJ, are canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020 due to continued restrictions by the government of the state of New Jersey.

AHRMA Roadrace Events for Blackhawk Farms Raceway (7/24-26) in South Beloit, IL, WILL BE RUN as scheduled. Sign up here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-blackhawk-farms

AHRMA Roadrace Events for Gingerman Raceway (7/31-8/2) in South Haven, MI , event at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI, WILL BE RUN as scheduled. Sign up here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-gingerman

AHRMA also announces that its Fund-Raiser track weekend at Talladega Gran Prix (6/6-7) in Munford, AL still has spots open to AHRMA members for both days. Sign up now here: msreg.com/ahrma-rr-tallytrackday

Please note credits will automatically be given to all riders pre-entered into canceled or postponed events which can be redeemed for any future AHRMA events.

You may track event updates here:

https://www.ahrma.org/ahrma-event-situation-report/

The page at this link will be updated first and regularly with the latest news regarding our event schedule changes. Please use this as your source of information regarding the AHRMA racing schedule.

MotoGP: Jack Miller Joining Factory Ducati Team In 2021

May 27, 2020

Jack Miller to become official rider of the Ducati Team for the 2021 MotoGP season

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that Jack Miller will be one of the two official Ducati Team riders in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The company from Borgo Panigale and the 25-year-old Australian rider have reached an agreement for next season with an option to extend the contract also for 2022.

Miller, who made his MotoGP debut in 2015 at just 20 years old, joined Ducati in 2018 with the Pramac Racing Team, the factory-supported team of the Bologna manufacturer, and finished last season eighth overall in the standings, taking five podiums during the year.

Jack Miller: “First of all I want to thank warmly Paolo Campinoti, Francesco Guidotti and all the Pramac Racing Team for the great support I have received from them in the two and a half years spent together. It is an honour for me to be able to continue my MotoGP career with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer and I would like to thank all the Ducati management, Claudio, Gigi, Paolo and Davide, for having trusted me and given me this incredible opportunity. I look forward to starting riding again this year, and I am ready to fully commit to the responsibility of being an official Ducati rider in 2021.”

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “Since he arrived in the Pramac Racing Team, Jack has grown steadily, proving himself one of the fastest and most talented riders in the championship. So we are happy that he has agreed to ride the official Desmosedici GP bike of the Ducati Team next year. We are convinced that Jack has all the right skills to fight continuously for the positions that matter, in every race, starting already this season with the Desmosedici GP20 of the Pramac Racing Team, and taking a further step forward next year thanks to the support of the Ducati Team.”

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Jason Pridmore Episode 77

May 27, 2020

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 season gets rolling this weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. The boys talk about a variety of topics.

MotoAmerica: With a different world due to the COVID-19 virus, we speak to the COO of MotoAmerica Chuck Aksland about how this came about, big news on the TV front, and more.

MotoAmerica: The boys talk to Superbike team leaders Richard Stanboli (Monster Energy Attack Performace Yamaha), Chris Ulrich (M4 ECSTAR Suzuki), and Chuck Giacchetto (Westby Racing) about what is new for their teams in 2020, how they are feeling heading into this weekend and how racing with no fans at the race track impacts their teams.

MotoAmerica: Races Airing On Eurosport TV (Updated)

May 27, 2020

Action from MotoAmerica Superbike Race One at Road America in 2019. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.