WorldSSP : Masia Tops Superpole Qualifying In Italy

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

WorldSSP : Masia Tops Superpole Qualifying In Italy

Jaume Masia topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Misano Circuit Sic58, in Spain. Riding his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2 on Pirelli control tires, Masia lapped the 2.61-mile (4.22 km) course in 1:37.119 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.

Mattia Casadei was the best of the rest with a 1:37.287 on his Motozoo ME air Racing MV Agusta F3 800 RR, and Bo Bendsneyder earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:37.353 on his MV Agusta Reparto Corse F3 800 RR.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 6th with a 1:37.540 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Results WSSP Superpole qualifying

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Masia takes career first WorldSSP pole as Manzi falls to 4th row in Misano’s opening Superpole. Rookie Jaume Masia started his Misano mission off strong by earning his first WorldSSP pole as Manzi tumbles down the order after his lowside spill.

The FIM Supersport World Championship field popped the cork on Friday’s Tissot Superpole action at a balmy Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. Taking pole position, Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) was the fastest after the 45 minutes, followed on the timesheet by Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) and Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in P3.

MAIDEN POLE FOR MASIA: Holds off other riders for first pole in two years

Jaume Masia laid down the fastest lap of the session of 1’37.119s to claim his first pole in a World Championship since the 2023 Moto3 Malaysia Grand Prix. The Spanish rider claimed P1 midway through the session and held on thanks to his strength through the difficult third sector of the track. Thanks to a late run with just over three minutes left in the session, Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) punched his front-row ticket for the first time in his short WorldSSP career so far in just his first Superpole session since rejoining the grid. Bo Bendsneyder landed on the front row for the first time since Assen on the back of his 1’37.353s lap, a positive turn in form for the Dutchman.

UPS AND DOWNS: Schroetter continues improved form, Oncu misses front row

Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing), with his 1’37.395s lap, meant he missed the front row by just four hundredths of a second behind Bendsneyder. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) snagged a second-row spot through his 1’37.513s lap, finishing as top Yamaha on the session. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) righted the ship after spending much of the running in the bottom half of the timesheet; his late 1’37.540s lap earned him P6.

COSTLY MISTAKE: Manzi lowsides at his home round, slipping down the timesheet to P10

Federico Caricasulo (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) looked comfortable in his new leathers, sitting at P2 for stretches of the session before he and his 1’37.588s lap fell to P7. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) earned P8 as he pipped Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) and his 1’37.661s lap by just two hundredths of a second. Rounding out the top ten was Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing), missing the third row by a mere 0.014s. The #62 came to grief on Turn 16 in the latter half of the session, his bike sliding out from under him on a lap that would have been a personal best for the Championship leader.

SUPERPOLE STUMBLES: Misano’s Superpole crashers

Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) took a spill on Turn 8 after his 7^th lap. He was able to return later. Luke Power (Motozoo ME Air Racing) crashed for the second time of the day on Turn 14, however, he was quickly back on his bike and back on the track. Aldi Mahendra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) crashed on Turn 16, hampering an otherwise forgettable session for the Indonesian youngster. In the last seconds of the session, Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA), who was already languishing down in P15, saw his final lap end in the gravel after a Turn 15 spill, Yuki Okamoto (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) crashing shortly after Mahias was back on track on Turn 14.

The top six from the WorldSSP Superpole, full results here!

1. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 1’37.119s

2. Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME air Racing) +0.168s

3. Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.234s

4. Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) +0.276s

5. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.394s

6. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.421s

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AFT: Mission Triple Challenge Debuts at Lima Half-Mile

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

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AFT: Mission Triple Challenge Debuts at Lima Half-Mile

Progressive AFT to Unleash the Mission Triple Challenge During Day One of the Lima Half-Mile Doubleheader.

Progressive American Flat Track announced pre-season that the brand-new Mission Triple Challenge will make its highly-anticipated debut when the series rolls into the Allen County Fairgrounds for the Lima Half-Mile on Friday, June 27, and now it’s time. The innovative three-race format now headlines Round Six at the Lima Half-Mile I event.

Three Races, One Night, Infinite Drama

The Mission Triple Challenge compresses a night’s worth of heart-pounding battles into a rapid-fire triple-header that ratchets up the distance—and the stakes—each time the lights go green. Mission Foods will award escalating bonuses to the winners of the opening two races in the SuperTwins class. The winner of Race 1 will receive $2,500, and the winner of Race 2 will take home $5,000, bumping the total bonus up to $7500 compared to the already impressive $5000 awarded to the winners of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge “dash-for-cash” utilized at the non-Triple Challenge rounds.

*Top-17 points scale shown. Overall event standings are determined by combined points; ties break according to Race 3 finish. Championship points are awarded based on the event’s final classification.

Why Fans Shouldn’t Blink

Non-stop action: Three independent launches, three chances to recover or run the table.

Strategy on the fly: Crew chiefs and riders must balance sprint aggression with long-haul stamina as race lengths climb 50 percent, then 100 percent.

Meaningful every lap: Points in all three races count, multiplying the value of early momentum and late-race heroics.

Flat track racing is all about laying everything on the line, and the Mission Triple Challenge amps that mentality up to eleven. Lima’s famed pea-gravel cushion is the ultimate playground for a format that rewards creativity, courage, and sheer speed—packing a full season’s worth of drama into one electric Friday night.

Lima Half-Mile Schedule Highlights – Friday, June 27 (All Times ET)

2:00 p.m. – Gates open to ticketed fans

6:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies

6:50 & 7:05 p.m. – Mission Triple Challenge Race 1 (Singles & SuperTwins)

7:40 & 8:00 p.m. – Race 2

9:00 & 9:35 p.m. – Race 3

Catch every second live on FloRacing, with a one-hour highlight show to air on FOX Sports the following week.

Tickets & More Information

Grandstand and premium infield tickets for the Lima Half-Mile are on sale now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions. Fans unable to make the trip can stream the entire Progressive American Flat Track season live on FloRacing.

AFT: Janisch Riding WFO Racing Pan America 1250 Adventure Tracker

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

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AFT: Janisch Riding WFO Racing Pan America 1250 Adventure Tracker

WFORacingOnline.com is pleased to announce its entry into the AFT Adventure Tracker series on a Harley-Davidson Pan America RA1250ST with veteran multi-disciplinary and 14 time AFT winner and Production Twins Champion Jesse Janisch at the handlebars. The all-Wisconsin based team debuted their Flat Track prepared Harley-Davidson Pan America ST at the District 16 Beaver Cycle Club Night TT as a preliminary test for the AFT season. Janisch won both the Hooligan class heat and final in front of an incredulous crowd.

“It’s been fun so far,” said Janisch. “We got some good testing in and made some changes already. We are heading in the right direction and will keep progressing. The Pan America has been awesome. It’s got the unique factor maxed out for flat track. The amount of power is crazy for flat track, let alone a TT, but it is super smooth and the delivery is good. I’m looking forward to racing the bike in the AFT Adventure Tracker series.”

“We have been very excited to get this Harley-Davidson Pan America on track for the first time,” said Team Principal Wes Orloff. “We made progress on the set up every time Jesse went out, and confirmed a direction for further improvement. Jesse is great to work with, and with all his experience we were able to find direction quickly. We certainly met and exceeded all of our goals for a first test. What I didn’t anticipate was the crowd reaction to the bike, the fences were lined every time Jesse went out! Big thanks to Ohlin’s for all the support in helping us develop a TT/Short track suspension solution.”

The team will be testing a short track configuration at the upcoming District 16 Aztalan short track event on June 21.

WFORacingOnline.com is partnered with OHLINS, Pop Shadow Decals, Regina Chain, and Angels of Dirt.

2025 AFT Adventure Tracker Schedule:
8/4/2025 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, Sturgis, SD
8/5/2025 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II, Sturgis, SD
8/10/2025 – Streets of Sturgis TT, Sturgis, SD
8/16/2025 – Peoria Motorcycle Club TT, Bartonville, Il

About WFORacingOnline.com: We are a Wisconsin based motorcycle race team who builds and compete on Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Buell Motorcycles. The team has successfully competed in MotoAmerica/AMA Pro Racing (XR1200 series), Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, Land Speed Racing, and club level road racing with ASRA, CCS, and AHRMA. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected]

New Blood Test Already A Game Changer In MotoAmerica Paddock

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

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New Blood Test Already A Game Changer In MotoAmerica Paddock

As was previously announced, MotoAmerica is the first professional sports organization throughout the world to utilize a groundbreaking, new point-of-care blood test to help assess riders with suspected concussions on-site during our race weekends.

MotoAmerica Medical Director Dr. Carl Price has been using the new Abbott i-STAT® Alinity® analyzer and i-STAT TBI blood test cartridges since the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta round. At the recent Road America round, two case studies emerged that have provided some valuable insights about the device and the testing procedures.

Fraley unfortunately suffered a concussion after crashing during Talent Cup race one, and MotoAmerica Medical Director Dr. Carl Price was able to confirm it using the new Abbott-developed blood test protocol. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

“There are two things that we’re measuring,” Dr. Price said. “One of them is associated with neurons—nerve cells called ubiquitin (Ubiquitin Carboxyl-Terminal Hydrolase L1 or UCH-L1)—which are all over our body. The other cells we’re measuring are glial cells (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein or GFAP).

“Ubiquitin rises quickly because it’s very sensitive, although it’s not specific. Glial cells rise a little bit slower. I had a rider come to see me after a crash, and he had very vague symptoms. He never lost consciousness from the crash, but he said he had blurred vision or double vision. We took a close look at the inside of his helmet, and the liner had sustained a pretty obvious impact.

“His symptoms really weren’t bad and, in the past, I probably would have cleared him to ride. But I tested a blood sample from him in the i-STAT Alinity analyzer, and the test was positive. The UCH-L1 was really elevated.

“Also, he had some discomfort in his coccyx, so he obviously hit his tailbone when he crashed. There is UCH-L1 present in the spine and tailbone because it’s nerve cells, so the elevated UCH-L1 in his blood sample could have been caused by that.

“Regardless, we sent him for a CT (computed tomography) scan just to be sure, and I told him, ‘If you’re feeling good tomorrow, come back. I’ll retest you. We’ll see what the test shows.’

I also told him, ‘I don’t want to get your hopes up, but if the test is totally negative tomorrow morning, I may let you ride.’

“He slept well that night, but when he came in to be tested the next morning, he said he had a little bit of a headache. Well, that tipped me off right there. I tested him, and his UCH-L1 levels were down, but his GFAP levels—the glial cells—were elevated.

“The second test the next morning definitely revealed that he had a concussion, so he was ruled out of riding for the remainder of the weekend.

“The Abbott i-STAT Alinity analyzer has really been an epiphany for me. The UCH-L1 rises quickly. Almost immediately. The GFAP takes a little bit longer to rise. Generally, it peaks at around 18 to 23 hours. I tested the rider once not long after the crash, and then, I tested him a second time about 16 hours later. So, that’s an important learning in this process.

I spoke to the rider and his father, and I was given permission by both of them to reveal that it was Real Steel Honda rider Ian Fraley, who crashed in Saturday’s Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul race one and suffered the concussion.

There was a second rider in a different race class, who crashed and was also tested. That rider was Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. competitor Camille Conrad, who also gave me permission to tell her story.

Camille Conrad took a big tumble when she crashed out of race one of Saturday’s Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. program. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Conrad crashed during BTR race one on Saturday, but she was back on her feet quickly and felt OK despite taking quite a tumble. After her race, I went over to the BTR paddock area to check on Conrad. She didn’t mention this to me at the time, but while we were talking, she noticed that my appearance changed. She said, “You looked like you were wearing bifocals or something.”

Dr. Price picks up the story: “I had a rider in the BTR class who crashed really hard. She came to see me about two hours after her incident, and she was complaining of some vague visual symptoms. So, I said, ‘I’m going to test you.’

“I took a blood sample from her and loaded the cartridge into the i-STAT Alinity analyzer. The test was negative. She didn’t have a concussion.”

On Sunday, Conrad said she felt fine, and she was not only able to compete in BTR race two, but she finished a close second in the race.

Conrad tested negative for a concussion, and she raced on Sunday to a runner-up result and a celebration on the second step of the podium. Photo by Brian. J. Nelson.

The Abbott i-STAT Alinity analyzer and i-STAT TBI test cartridges did their jobs. Talent Cup rider Ian Fraley suffered a concussion, and he was kept out of riding, which ensured that he wouldn’t risk any further injury. BTR rider Camille Conrad did not suffer a concussion, and she was able to race on Sunday and notch her best result so far this season.

It’s still early days for MotoAmerica’s use of the Abbott i-STAT Alinity analyzer and i-STAT TBI test cartridges to determine if a crashed rider has suffered a concussion, but so far, the new blood test protocol has been a game changer, and there is little doubt that it will continue to be.

When will the other sports—motorsports or “stick-and-ball” sports—also adopt Abbott’s new diagnostic device? In my opinion, it should be sooner rather than later.

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WorldSBK : Razgatlioglu Tops Opening Practice At Misano

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

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WorldSBK : Razgatlioglu Tops Opening Practice At Misano

Toprak Razgatlioglu was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Misano Circuit Sic, in Italy. Riding his Pirelli-shod ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR on the 2.62-mile (4.22 km) track, the 2024 World Superbike Champion recorded a 1:33.031 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Nicolo Bulega was the best of the rest with a 1:33.257 on his Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R and his teammate, Alvaro Bautista was third-fastest with a 1:33.372.

Danilo Petrucci was fifth on his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R with a lap time of 1:33.731.

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 15th with a 1:34.426 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Results fp1 WSBK

More from a press release issued by Dorna :

Razgatlioglu lays down Misano marker as he beats Bulega by 0.226s, Bautista P3. The two title contenders were the top two in FP1 at Misano while Gardner led Yamaha’s charge with P4 during the opening session.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) started the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round by topping Free Practice 1 as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship action kicked off. ‘El Turco’ set a 1’33.031s to claim P1 ahead of title rival Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, with around two tenths separating the pair at the end of the 45-minute session.

Both Razgatlioglu and Bulega had been fast at the test a couple of weeks prior and that continued in FP1 as they secured the top two positions. They traded fastest sectors throughout the whole session, before the #1 claimed P1 by 0.226s, with Bulega setting a 1’33.257s as he secured P2. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) had a strong start to the weekend as he rounded out the top three with a 1’33.372s, 0.341s down on Razgatlioglu.

Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was the lead Yamaha rider in FP1 as he took fourth place, continuing his strong form from the test, with Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) in the top five; less than a tenth behind the #87 directly ahead. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was immediately in the top six as he goes in search of a home rostrum, with ‘El Bocia’ setting a 1’33.990s.

Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) was seventh as he led Honda’s charge with a 1’33.890s, finishing ahead of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) with the Brit claiming eighth place with a 1’33.910s. He was 0.879s away from Razgatlioglu’s pacesetting time. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) put in a late lap to move into the top nine, with Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) rounding out the top ten.

Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) had a disrupted session after he crashed at Turn 1 in the first 10 minutes of FP1, losing valuable running time. He did return to the track towards the end of the session, but crashed on his final lap at Turn 15 as the session ended, he was taken to the medical centre for a check-up following the crash and was declared fit. Elsewhere, Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) only completed six laps after an electrical issue confined him to his box for a large part of the session. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was 11^th but his session ended early after he crashed at Turn 1.

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’33.031s

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.257s

3. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.372s

4. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) 1’33.669s

5. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) 1’33.731s

6. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) 1’33.880s

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WorldSSP : Manzi Quickest In Opening Practice In Italy

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 13, 2025

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WorldSSP : Manzi Quickest In Opening Practice In Italy

Stefano Manzi was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship practice Friday morning at Misano Circuit Sic, in Italy. Riding his Pata Ten Kate Racing Yamaha YZF R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Italian covered the 2.62-mile (4.22 km) road course in 1:37.489, topping the field of 34 riders.

Jaume Masia was the best of the rest with a 1:37.559 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Can Oncu was third with a lap time of 1:37.699 on his BLU CRU Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 5th with a 1:37.963 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Results FP SSP

Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Kensei Matsudaira

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 12, 2025

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2025: Kensei Matsudaira

Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 29th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
MotoAmerica and AMA Pro races and Championships, including 14 AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships; ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
USGPRU National Championships;
Many regional and local titles.

The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.

We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2025 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.

The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America, based on the 2024 season. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.

Kensei Matsudaira

Age: 14.

Current home: Los Angeles, California.

Current height/weight: 5’6”/130 pounds.

Current school grade level: 7th grade.

Began riding at age: 3 years old.

First road race: 2015, Rosamond, California, M1GP, CRF50 Cup, Terminator, 3rd place. Current racebikes: BeOn PreMoto3, Honda NSF250R.

Current tuners/mechanics: JR Esteve, Juan Bellver.

Primary race series: Copa de Espana PreMoto3.

Top sponsors: Evike.com, Iconic Motorbikes, HJC Helmets, Dave Designs, Bison Track, TJ Corse, Alpinestars, Almassera El Teular, California Superbike School, Moto Tecnica, Karen E. Ott Photography, MadLabs Minimoto, 73 Moto Parts, NLAB Graphics & Wraps, Bickle Racing, VNM Sport, Yoshimura R&D, D.I.D Chain, Galfer USA, Vortex, Renthal, Suspension Matters, The Starting Grid, Mini Moto Alliance, Moto Survival School, Live 100 Moto, Hans King, KiwiMoto,

Recent racing accomplishments: 2024 season, finished 15th in the RFME ESBK PreMoto3 Championship (best race finish was fifth, three top-10 finishes); 2023 season, 11th in RFME ESBK Moto4 Spanish National Championship (one podium, three total top-five finishes), was taken out while leading Race One and finished fourth while riding injured in Race Two in Yamaha bLU cRU R3 Cup event in Thailand, placed eighth overall in SGP4 at FIM Speedway World Cup; 2022 season, won MotoAmerica 190 Mini Cup Championship (four wins, eight total podiums in eight races), placed second in RFME Copa de Espana de MiniVelocidad Spanish National Championship (one win, four total podium finishes), placed fifth in Cuna De Campeones Moto5 Championship (one win, three total podium finishes, led five of six races), won Youth 150cc AMA National Speedway Championship; 2021 season, won FIM MiniGP North America Championship, won MotoAmerica Mini Cup 110cc and 160cc Championships, won Mini 80 WERA West Sportsman Championship, raced in Cuna de Campeones MiniGP 110 Championship with a best race finish of eighth, placed third in Youth 150 AMA Speedway Championship; 2020 season, won Mini 50 WERA West Sportsman Championship, won 65cc AMA Supermoto National Championship.

2025 racing goals: Win the Copa de Espana PreMoto3 Championship, do wild cards in various Talent Cup series.

Racing career goal: Race in the World Championship.

Racing heroes: Daijiro Kato, Norick Abe, Nicky Hayden.

Favorite track: Jerez.

Favorite hobbies: Mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, rock climbing/bouldering, air soft.

If I wasn’t racing I would be...: Compete in other sports like mountain biking, skiing, and rock climbing/bouldering.

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Some of the riders who have graduated from Young Guns and gone on to racing success in National or International series include:

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar (R.I.P.);

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and MotoAmerica Superbike podium finisher Corey Alexander;

AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race winner Tommy Aquino (R.I.P.);

2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner J.D. Beach;

Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and Moto2 World Championship point scorer Cameron Beaubier;

Former Canadian Sport Bike Champion Tomas Casas;

Three-time Canadian Sport Bike Champion and 2014 Canadian Superbike Champion Jodi Christie;

FIM JuniorGP World Championship point scorer and MotoAmerica podium finisher Torin Collins;

Former AMA Pro SuperSport East Champion and MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 race winner Josh Day;

2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Championship runner-up and current MotoAmerica team owner Dustin Dominguez;

2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2019 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, and 2021 Canadian Superbike Champion Alex Dumas;

Four-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race winner and former motorcycle track record holder Carlin Dunne(R.I.P.);

Canadian Superbike race winner Bodhi Edie;

Two-time AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, two-time AMA Pro XR1200/Harley- Davidson Champion and four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick;

2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Bobby Fong;

2010 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Champion, 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superstock 1000 Champion, and three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne;

Two-time MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and World Superbike podium finisher Garrett Gerloff;

2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship runner-up Michael Gilbert;

2014 AMA Pro SuperSport Champion, 2023and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim;

2002 AMA Superbike Champion and 2006 FIM MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.);

2007 AMA Pro 600cc Supersport Champion, 2014 AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner- up, and 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship runner-up Roger Hayden;

Eight-time AMA Pro Superbike race winner and two-time AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden;

2013 AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Champion, and 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, and four-time Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Teagg Hobbs;

AMA Pro Superstock race winner Jake Holden;

2011 British Superbike Championship runner-up and former MotoGP and World Superbike regular John Hopkins;

2015 Supersport World Championship runner-up, 2019 and 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Patrick “P.J.” Jacobsen;

2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, Moto2 World Championship point scorer, MotoAmerica Superbike race winner Sean Dylan Kelly;

Canadian Superbike race winner Kevin Lacombe;

Two-time MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion, 2020 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion, 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up, MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers race winner Rocco Landers;

Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee;

2021 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 and Superbike Cup Champion Jake Lewis;

MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Sam Lochoff;

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 race winner Nick McFadden;

AMA Pro SuperSport race winner and MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Stefano Mesa;

Elena Myers, the first and only woman to win AMA Pro Supersport races;

AMA Pro XR1200 race winner, multi-time Loudon Classic winner, and two-time BRL Champion Shane Narbonne;

2012 Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up Andrew Nelson;

2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Champion, 2019 British Motostar (Moto3) Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch;

2012 Daytona 200 winner and 2010 AMA Pro Supersport West Champion Joey Pascarella;

2016 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and powersports dealership owner Bryce Kornbau (nee Prince);

AMA Pro and Canadian National race winner and multi-time N2/WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Peris;

Two-time AMA Pro SuperSport National Champion, British Supersport podium finisher, 2020 AFT Production Twins Champion, and 2023 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship runner-up James Rispoli;

2015 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Champion, MotoAmerica Supersport race winner, and Moto2 World Championship race winner Joe Roberts;

2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up and 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up Gus Rodio;

2021 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and multi-time MotoAmerica Supersport race winner Tyler Scott;

Former Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Champion and former FIM Moto2 European Championship competitor Benny Solis, Jr.;

Three-time AMA Pro Superbike Champion, 2009 Superbike World Champion, MotoGP race winner, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ben Spies;

FIM JuniorGP Moto2 European Championship regular Max Toth;

Multi-time AMA Pro race winner and four-time overall WERA National Endurance Champion Chris Ulrich;

MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, former World Superbike competitor, and 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship runner-up Jayson Uribe;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and current Supersport regular Max Van;

2017 MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship runner-up, 2018 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship runner-up, and MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher Cory Ventura;

Canadian Superbike race winner Alex Welsh;

Former AMA Pro Superbike Rookie of the Year, Chinese Superbike Championship race winner; MotoAmerica Supersport podium finisher, and 2024 MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Champion Cory West;

MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Cup Champion Ashton Yates;

Two-time AMA Pro Superbike Championship runner-up Blake Young.

World Superbike: Riders Preview Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round

Michael Gougis

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June 12, 2025

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World Superbike: Riders Preview Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship riders gathered on Thursday at the iconic Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, with some hot topics on the table – from already confirmed moves, to riders becoming available for next year, as well as this year’s raging title fight. We’ve gathered the best quotes from the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round’s media day below.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “This is my last year with BMW, and I need to give something to them before I move to MotoGP”

Discussing his MotoGP move for 2026 and this year’s title fight, Razgatlioglu said: “On one side, I feel sad; on the other, I’m so happy. I’m sad because I feel like WorldSBK is part of my family. I know everyone, I’m really happy with the paddock. I’ll move to MotoGP and I’m happy for this. I’ll miss everyone! Not only the racing but especially the teams; I’m always talking to the teams. I’m really good friends with everyone and I’ll miss everyone. This paddock is relaxed, and everyone is friendly. Moving to MotoGP as a three-time WorldSBK Champion is my biggest dream for this year. We’re still fighting for the title with Bulega and we’re not so far behind, just 31 points. I hope we get the title this year. This is my last year with BMW, and I need to give something to them before I move to MotoGP. This year, everything is different. We’re fighting for good positions and sometimes for the win. We had a very good test and worked so hard, and the feeling wasn’t bad, just the hot conditions are a bit difficult for me.”

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “Ducati said from their side, they don’t want to accept the conditions we signed so they broke the agreement”

On his future, Bautista said: “For sure it’s a special round for us here with Ducati and the Italian fans, for me it’s a nice track too, lots of good memories of winning here. The situation this year is a bit different, but the approach is the same, close the gap with the riders ahead of me. We need to keep working to keep improving the confidence and coming off the test, we found good things that will help us. We were trying new solutions for my riding position and my setup on the bike, we found some things that worked but at the same time we found other things that didn’t work like we hoped. My intention is to keep racing because I feel good. I had signed with Ducati for ’25 and ’26, but with the possibility of breaking the contract from my side and also from their side. I communicated to the team that, from my side, I was happy and wanted to continue because I felt that, even with the rules, we’re working and arriving to a good performance. Then, Ducati said from their side, they don’t want to accept the conditions we signed so they broke the agreement; that’s all I can say because if you want to know more about this, you have to ask Ducati. I’m free for next year.”

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “I’m really happy to continue with my team, our goal was to stay here in WorldSBK with Ducati”

On his new contract and the prospect of winning at Misano, Bulega said: “I’m really happy to continue with my team, because our goal from the first moment talking with my manager was to stay here in WorldSBK with Ducati. I’ve been here since 2022, and I’m happy to stay here next year as well. The opportunity to test on the MotoGP bike was very important for me, as a rider I always want to try and find the limit of how much I can grow as a rider. For me it was important to ask Ducati about a having a spot on the testing program so I’m happy we found a solution to do that. We don’t know when the first test will be, but I’m excited to start whenever that will be. Winning here at Misano could be even more special than at Cremona because this is more of a home round, I live very close to here in Misano, I have many friends coming to support me so a win here could be very special.”

Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team): “I don’t know if I’m good for that bike; if they’re looking for an experienced rider like me or a younger rider”

Reflecting on last year’s emotional Misano and silly season, Petrucci said: “I’m happy to be at Misano. It’s really hot. We had some tests a couple of weeks ago and the weather was so different. We were able to find something after trying many things. Honestly, we weren’t really fast and had some issues to solve. Last year, one the emotional side, was one of the best weekends of my life. I still remember on Saturday after the race, I was so tired, and I was in my camper and fell asleep. After a few moments, I heard people starting to shout my name. I opened the door and there was about 200 people! I started to cry after Race 2. At the moment, I’m focused on my job. I think there will be a lot of a talks this weekend. I don’t know if I’m good for that bike; if they’re looking for an experienced rider like me or a younger rider. Unfortunately, I’m not young anymore! I’m doing everything I can to be as fast as possible. I can talk with everyone but, at the same time, I feel really good in my team.”

Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven): “I recovered a little bit more after the test. I’ve arrived more or less at 80% with my foot”

Providing a fitness update, Iannone said: “I don’t feel at 100% but, in any case, I think we have a good chance to manage the pain. The test was not bad. At the end of the second day, I struggled a lot with the pain. I recovered a little bit more after the test. I’ve arrived more or less at 80% with my foot. It’s a home round and it’s really important for us to finish the weekend with a smile. My target is always high. The top five is good for us, especially coming back from not the best moment. I don’t want to talk about the market. It’s important for me to focus on this race and the Championship. At this moment, I haven’t done a lot of work on this area. When I have something on the table that’s interesting for me, I’ll start to talk.”

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC): “To be able to hopefully compete here at Misano is really positive”

“I’m super happy to be here because the initial diagnosis was to be out for eight weeks so to be back to race or at least to try in half the time has made me really happy. We need to wait a bit more because the recovery has been really fast, but I can’t test properly if I don’t have enough power on my foot The thing is the Cuboid bone I broke, when you put weight on it, it moves, so it’s very important to rest to heal as much as possible. We made a plan with the doctor and after 13 days of no weight on the foot, I started working with my physios and to be able to hopefully compete here at Misano is really positive.”

Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team): “I saw myself struggling in WorldSSP and wanted to make a change”

On his return to WorldSBK, Rinaldi said: “I’m extremely happy because I’m back in WorldSBK, and back here at Misano which is my home track. I have great memories from here. We don’t have expectations at the moment but it’s the best place to make a comeback. I saw myself struggling in WorldSSP and wanted to make a change, and also for the team who deserve to be on top with both riders. I think I can give the best version of myself on a Superbike. I think that the biggest things will be the bike is a bit different to the Ducati. I tried the R1 at Vallelunga and it was only five sessions of 20 minutes. I understood immediately that it suits my riding style more compared to WorldSSP. It’s a little bit different than before.”

World Superbike: Bautista, Ducati Splitting For 2026

Michael Gougis

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June 12, 2025

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World Superbike: Bautista, Ducati Splitting For 2026

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) has provided a shock to the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship silly season after confirming that the option in his latest contract, which required both the #19 and the team to take up, will not be triggered by Ducati. It seems like the two-time Champion’s relationship with the Italian manufacturer will conclude at the end of the 2025 campaign, with Bautista declaring: “I’m free for next year.”

Bautista’s first foray into WorldSBK came in 2019 with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati squad and he made an instant impression on the Championship, winning his first 11 races and looking like he’ll put up a title charge. However, he ultimately fell short after a series of crashes allowed then Kawasaki rider Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) to take control of the title race and win his fifth in a row.

After 2019, Bautista moved to Honda for two seasons, although it was a considerably less successful spell for the #19. He scored three podiums across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns, with his two years with the Japanese brand marred by several crashes. At the end of 2021, he returned back to the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati squad and put right the wrongs he would’ve felt of 2019, taking the first of two titles.

He backed up his 2022 success with the 2023 title despite being taken all the way to the season finale by Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team), who was with Yamaha at the time, but he has struggled to replicate that form since. In 2024, the 40-year-old secured only four wins – down from 27 in 2023 – and so far in 2025, he has yet to record a victory. His win drought is the longest while on Ducati machinery, at 21 races.

Speaking at Ducati’s home round, Bautista provided an update on his future and confirmed Ducati wouldn’t take up their side of the option. He stated: “As I said at the last round, my intention is to keep racing because I feel good. I think physically and mentally, I feel ready, I feel strong enough to fight for good results. For sure, I had signed with Ducati for ’25 and ’26, but with the possibility of breaking the contract from my side and also from their side. I communicated to the team that, from my side, I was happy and wanted to continue because I felt that, even with the rules, we’re working and arriving at a good performance. Then, Ducati said from their side, they don’t want to accept the conditions we signed so they broke the agreement; that’s all I can say because if you want to know more about this, you have to ask Ducati.

“I’m not really worried because I think I feel good and competitive on the bike and still my target is to keep racing. The conditions that me and Ducati had signed is no more. I’m free for next year. At the moment, I’m a Ducati rider and want to do the best; to have a good weekend here at our home race and that’s all I can say.”

Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival Will Rev And Rock

Mathilde Gasnier

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June 11, 2025

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Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival Will Rev And Rock

In just a month the annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival will shake the Milwaukee area with the rumble of revving engines and a foot stompin’ celebration of music and moto-culture July 10-13, 2025. The festival kicks off with a free opening concert headlined by Buckcherry at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Thursday, July 10. Festival concert headliners Chris Stapleton (July 12) and Hank Williams Jr. (July 11) will take over the Harley-Davidson Stage at Veterans Park on the Milwaukee lakefront. Other Harley- Davidson Homecoming events and activities will be held at both free and ticketed venues across the Milwaukee area, including Veterans Park, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Harley- Davidson Headquarters on Juneau Ave., Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in Menomonee Falls, and at local authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships.

Veterans Park

At the heart of the festival are two full days of live music across two stages headlined by Chris Stapleton and Hank Williams Jr. at Veterans Park, Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 (Ticket required.) Friday support acts include Treaty Oak Revival, Charles Wesley Godwin, Ole 60, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, and more. On Saturday, Turnpike Troubadours, Seirra Farrell, 49 Winchester, The Droptines and ÖOF TATATÁ, among others, will play throughout the day. VisitHDHomcoming.com for a schedule of musical acts.

Veterans Park also features two days of mototainment and festival experiences, including:

Monster Energy Freestyle Motocross Shows featuring pro riders Axell Hodges and Takayuki Higashino.
Flash tattooing by famed artist Luke Wessman in the Monster Energy Tattoo Parlor, alongside the Monster Barber Shop.
Good times and great brews from Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee neighbor Molson Coors at the Beer Hall.
Chances to win Reward Play and other great prizes from VIP Area presenting partner Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee.
Summer vibes and fun carnival games at the Smirnoff ICE Flavor Fair.
Enter for a chance to win a new H-D Street Glide® motorcycle at the Pure Kick High Octane Hydration station.
Stop for delicious new flavors and exclusive swag at the BeatBox BeatBus.
Experience a chainsaw woodcarving exhibition by Perry Carlson presented by STIHL.
A custom Bike Build Off Reveal by Unknown Industries, with live pinstriping from Taylor Schultz.
Get up close with the Fastenal x Harley-Davidson NASCAR #17 RFK Racing show car.

Mission Foods will showcase their Harley-Davidson King of the Baggers racing partnership along with sampling motorcycle-shaped tortilla chips.
Free motorcycle parking provided by Harley-Davidson Insurance.
Friday only, a chance to meet some of the most dynamic personalities shaping the culture within Harley-Davidson’s community at the largest H-D Creators Meet & Greet of 2025.

Tickets for the Veterans Park venue are on sale now at HDHomecoming.com. Ticket holders can experience Veterans Park with 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission (GA), GA+, or an ultimate VIP experience presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee to enjoy all day music, entertainment, local food, beverages, and more. Admission is free for children 10 and under (General Admission only. One child per GA-ticketed adult.)

Other Ticket Options (while supplies last)

Flexible “pay at your own pace” payment options
Bundle and save up to $60 a ticket with GA 2-pack or 4-pack bundles
GOVX & Student Discounts available on 2-Day General Admission Tickets

Harley-Davidson Museum/Milwaukee

The Harley-Davidson Museum hosts the Official Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival Kickoff Party and Military Appreciation Day on Thursday, July 10. Activities and entertainment include an opening address and a string of live music performances headlined by rock band Buckcherry on the Harley-Davidson Museum Rockford Fosgate® stage. Through the run of the festival the Museum will host custom bike shows, stunt shows, and a range of additional experiences and entertainment provided by Harley-Davidson festival partners, including:

The incredible Ives Brothers Wall of Death Stunt Show
Stunning custom motorcycles in the V-Twin Visionary Custom Motorcycle Showcase
The Rockford Fosgate® Motorcycle Audio Experience – Official H-D Museum Stage Sponsor
Dunlop® Motorcycle Tires display
Real Deal Revolution Workshoppes (Friday-Saturday only)
The Division BMX Stunt Show (Saturday-Sunday only)
All the latest motorcycles in the 2025 H-D® New Product Showroom
The Skin Museum Custom Tattoos
Official H-D® Membership Check-In
Twisted Tea® – Giveaway of a Custom H-D Motorcycle built by Cycle Source
Official Harley-Davidson Trucks Experience
Harley-Davidson® Insurance Experience
Wisconsin Lottery® Experience
Shanky’s WhipTM Sampling & Photo Op
EAGLERIDER Motorcycle Rentals & Tours
Taste the Mission Foods® Sampling Experience
SPTM Connect Experience
Check out the LiveWire® Showcase and STACYCTM Demos

Close out the festival on Sunday, July 13 with a Roll Out Brunch & Ride-In Custom Bike Show. The Harley-Davidson Museum will also be open for regular visitation hours.

Homecoming festival entertainment at the Museum is free of charge and open to the public. Tickets are required for admission to H-D Museum exhibits and tours during operating hours. Discounts available for students, seniors and U.S. Military. Admission is free for Harley Owners Group® members, H-D Museum Annual Passholders, and children under 5. Go to Harley- Davidson Museum for a complete schedule of events.

Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations/Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Harley-Davidson’s onsite factory will feature self-guided engine assembly and machining tours, as well as 2025 model motorcycle test rides.

Factory Tours: Tickets are $15 and include a 30-45 minute self-guided tour of the Powertrain Operations factory floor plus exclusive keepsake. Children must be 12 years of age or older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
2025 Harley-Davidson Model Demo Rides: A wide selection of 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be made available to licensed riders for free test rides during open hours.

Harley-Davidson Headquarters/Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee

Festival goers can enjoy entertainment and more at the epicenter of motorcycle history. Harley- Davidson Headquarters general campus and vendor access, along with music, an antique motorcycle show, lawn games are free. Guided facility tours are available for purchase.

Participating Harley-Davidson Affiliates and Program Partners

The festival wouldn’t be “all things Harley-Davidson” without including Motor Company riding programs and local dealers. Participation includes onsite experiences at Veterans Park and the Harley-Davidson Museum, as well as independent activities hosted by several Harley-Davidson dealers throughout the Milwaukee area.

Complete details on ticketing options, venues, entertainment, scheduled events and Harley- Davidson facility tours are available at HDHomecoming.com, where visitors can also sign up for H-D Homecoming updates. Follow the @hdhomecoming festival social media handle and @harleydavidson for updates.

WorldSSP : Masia Tops Superpole Qualifying In Italy

June 13, 2025

Jaume Masia in pole position at Misano, in Italy. Photo courtesy Dorna.