Kawasaki U.S.A. Launches Home Delivery

David Swarts

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April 25, 2020

KAWASAKI LAUNCHES HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is proud to lead the way in revolutionizing the powersports industry yet again, streamlining the purchase process of Kawasaki vehicles, parts, accessories and apparel for the modern era. Working closely with our nationwide dealer network, KMC will be able to provide delivery of Kawasaki products to your home, all while ensuring a safe, timely, and professional experience.

“In these unprecedented times, Kawasaki is looking to ease some of the burdens facing everyone and give them the opportunity to experience Good Times™ again,” said Kawasaki Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations, Bill Jenkins. “We are proud of our dealer network for working with their customers to give them the Kawasaki vehicle delivery experience, while also following the guidelines set out in their local areas.”

In light of recent stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions, and social distancing recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, participating dealers are now able to deliver Kawasaki products directly to your home or business. Our goal is to help facilitate purchases of Kawasaki products by those who cannot or may not wish to visit a dealership. These products include vehicles, parts, accessories and apparel.

Our Kawasaki dealer network is committed to providing a first-rate experience for vehicle deliveries, replicating as closely as possible the vehicle pickup experience at a dealership. This means that vehicle inspections will be performed at the dealership prior to delivery, and all required delivery checklists will be completed in your presence. Your vehicle will be delivered by trained dealership personnel who can provide a thorough briefing on vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety information, and not by a third-party delivery services or common carriers.

Parts, accessories and apparel will be delivered via third-party services or common carriers. Delivery for parts and accessories ends May 31, 2020, and other limitations may apply.

Due to variations in state and local stay-at-home orders, home delivery of vehicles may be unavailable in some areas. Accordingly, please contact your local dealer for additional information and to confirm that they are able to offer home delivery.

American Flat Track: Red Mile In Kentucky Postponed

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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American Flat Track: Red Mile In Kentucky Postponed

American Flat Track to Postpone May 30 Red Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 24, 2020) – In accordance with the ongoing safety protocols recommended by the CDC, national and state officials, American Flat Track will postpone the May 30 Red Mile at The Red Mile in Lexington, K.Y.

As with previous events, fans who have purchased tickets in advance for the Red Mile will receive a credit valid for any AFT Events race within the next 18 calendar months.

AFT will communicate its full updated race schedule following the release of updated federal social distancing guidelines expected at the end of April.

Roadracing World Young Guns 2020: Cory Ventura

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2020: Cory Ventura

24th-Annual Roadracing World Young Gun Honors:

By David Swarts

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 24th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;

AMA Pro races and Championships, including eight AMA Pro Superbike Championships;

A KTM RC Cup World Final race;

The Daytona 200 (8 times);

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 11 and 18 (as of the start of the 2020 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships on a 125cc two-stroke/250cc four-stroke or larger racebike 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. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

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

Cory Ventura

Age: 18.

Current home: Union City, California.

Current height/weight: 5’7”/125 pounds.

Current school grade level: 12^th grade.

Began riding at age: 8 years.

First road race: 2015, Willows, California, AFM, 350cc Prod. Novice, 1st place.

Current racebike: Yamaha YZF-R6.

Current tuner/mechanic: Chris Ventura (father).

Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport.

Top sponsors: CV28 Racing, One6Sport, Bell Powersports, Evol Technology, Felt Bicycles, Shimano, Motion Pro.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2019 season, placed 12^th in MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (5 top-10 finishes); 2018 season, attended VR46 Riders Academy, finished 2^nd in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (1 win, 8 podiums); 2017 season, placed 2nd in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (4 wins, 9 podiums), took 5th overall at KTM RC Cup World Final (race finishes of 5th and 6th); 2016 season, placed 12th in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (7 top-10 finishes), won 4 AFM races; 2015 season, placed 2nd in AFM 500cc Twins Novice Championship; 2014 season, won MiniMotoUSA Formula Moto Championship.

2020 racing goal: Finish on podium in MotoAmerica Supersport.

Racing career goal: Win the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

Racing hero: Cameron Beaubier.

Favorite track: Laguna Seca.

Favorite hobby: Mountain biking.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Concentrating more on school.

Roadracing World Reader Survey, Part One Prize Winner Announced

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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Roadracing World Reader Survey, Part One Prize Winner Announced

Update: The winner of the TunerTray prize is Bryon Scott, of Boulder, Colorado.

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World Endurance: Yamalube Yamaha Unveils Suzuka Livery, Riders

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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World Endurance: Yamalube Yamaha Unveils Suzuka Livery, Riders

Yamalube Yamaha EWC Official Team by YART Unveil Revised Livery and Strengthened Rider Line Up for 43rd Edition of Suzuka 8 Hour

The Yamalube Yamaha EWC Official Team by YART will race the 43rd edition of the Suzuka 8 Hour with a revised rider line up and a brand-new livery, as they step up to lead Yamaha’s assault on the prestigious Japanese endurance race.

With the Yamaha Factory Racing Team absent from this year’s event, having secured a fifth successive podium finish 12 months ago, the YART Yamaha rider line up has been strengthened by the addition of Kohta Nozane, with the Japanese Superbike frontrunner drafted in to race the #7 Yamaha R1 alongside YART Yamaha regulars, Niccolò Canepa and Marvin Fritz.

In recent years the Yamalube Yamaha EWC Official Team by YART has been one of the teams to carry the flag for the Endurance World Championship regulars, taking the fight to the factory teams that join the championship only for the Suzuka event, traditionally the final race on the EWC calendar.

The Yamalube Yamaha EWC Official Team by YART YZF-R1 with its special livery for the Suzuka 8-Hours race. Photo courtesy of Yamaha.

In 2019 the YART Yamaha trio of Canepa, Fritz and Broc Parkes battled at the front throughout the race, despite having to start on the spare bike following a crash in warm-up, and eventually finished in a creditable sixth place. This year the team return to Suzuka with their sights set firmly on the podium.

The 43rd edition of the Suzuka 8 Hours is currently scheduled to take place on Sunday 19th July, but the date may yet change as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Mandy KainzTeam Manager – Yamalube Yamaha EWC Official Team by YART

“Suzuka is an important race for us. Normally it’s the final race of the season, although that’s not the case this year, but as a long time Yamaha team it’s also something of a home race for us. Racing alongside our colleagues at YMC and in front of the passionate Japanese fans is always a very special feeling. For the past few years we’ve been the back up to the Yamaha Factory Racing Team at Suzuka, but with them absent this year it places more responsibility on our shoulders. I am confident that we can step up and repay the faith shown in us by Yamaha. Kohta Nozane is one of the most exciting young talents racing in the Japanese Superbike Championship so I’m happy to welcome him into the team to race alongside Niccolò and Marvin. We know Nozane-san well, he knows the bike and the team, and we also know that at Suzuka he will be very strong. In the past we’ve been one of the teams capable of fighting it out at the front with the factory squads but this year, with such a strong rider line up aboard our Yamaha R1, already a proven package, I think it’s possible to challenge for the podium. That will be our goal.”

AMA: Matthew Miles Named Director Of Communications

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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AMA: Matthew Miles Named Director Of Communications

American Motorcyclist Association announces new Director of Communications

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has named Matthew Miles as its Director of Communications. Miles, most recently with American magazine publisher Bonnier Corp., begins his new job May 1 at the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, which also houses the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

Miles will report to AMA Chief Operating Officer James Holter.

“Few journalists serving the motorcycling community command the respect and admiration that Matthew Miles has earned during his 30-year career,” Holter said. “The breadth of Matthew’s experience, combined with his considerable work ethic and deep knowledge of the sport, will inform, educate and entertain AMA members through all of our communication channels.”

As director of communications, Miles will be responsible for AMA editorial content, both digital and print, as well as media relations. He also will direct the communications department’s support of all areas of the organization, including government relations, membership and marketing, amateur and professional competition, recreational riding and the Hall of Fame.

Miles, 53, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Indiana University in 1989. He has spent his entire professional career in the motorcycle industry.

“Motorcycling captured my heart the moment a childhood friend asked if I wanted to ride his Honda Trail 70, and my love affair with two wheels has endured more than four decades,” Miles said. “Twenty-nine of those years were spent as an editor for Cycle World magazine, evaluating new models, overseeing various departments and covering national and international competition.

“Perhaps my proudest participatory-journalism moment was AMA road racing champion Eric Bostrom’s front-row qualifying and seventh-place race 1 finish in 2010 aboard our Team Cycle World Attack Performance Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 at VIRginia International Raceway,” Miles said. “Eric’s performances that weekend proved beyond doubt that a private team, competing under the rules of that time, could run well into the top 10 at an AMA road race national.”

Starting May 1, Miles can be contacted at [email protected] or (614) 856-1900.

AMA Hall Of Famer Joe Bolger, R.I.P.

David Swarts

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April 24, 2020

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Joe Bolger passes

Racer, designer, engineer and editor was 90

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Joe Bolger, a 2004 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, died Tuesday, April 21, from complications resulting from a fall at his Barre, Mass., home, his family said.

He was 90 years old and had been in failing health the past few months.

“He was always happiest when he was in his shop,” his son, Brent Bolger, said. “He could handle all sorts of problems with engines, and people came here to get their engines fixed. He loved helping people.”

Mr. Bolger was a five-time New England Scrambles Champion in the mid-1960s and the 1970s.

He also was a self-taught designer and engineer who worked in metal and wood in a small shop behind his home.

In 1974, Mr. Bolger created a linked, rising-rate, long-travel suspension that was put into production as the OSSA BLT, meaning “Bolger Long Travel.”

He also designed an “equalizer” that reduced or eliminated chain flex, which was often the downfall of the early motocross machines with long-travel suspension.

Also among the many patents he held was one for a bead breaker for those troublesome big tires on small ATV wheels.

Mr. Bolger was born in Charlottestown, Prince Edward Island, Canada in January 1930.

Although still a Canadian citizen, Bolger served in the U.S. Army from 1951 through 1953 and was stationed in Germany and France.

Mr. Bolger started racing in 1956 aboard a 500cc AJS. He was a proficient racer and won the New England scrambles championship in both 1964 and 1965. As an organizer, he was instrumental in establishing popular Northeast vs. Canada off-road racing events in the 1960s.

With his specialty-part design and manufacturing business growing, in 1972 Mr. Bolger sold his interest in the retail shop to devote himself fulltime to engineering and design. He designed special tools made to work on particular parts of motorcycles, several of which were picked up by Honda and made available to dealerships.

During his storied career in motorcycling, Mr. Bolger also was a contributing editor for Cycle World and Cycle Sport magazines.

Read his complete biography at https://tinyurl.com/ya28ehse.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/mobile-join

Roadracing World Young Guns 2020: Max Toth

David Swarts

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April 23, 2020

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Roadracing World Young Guns 2020: Max Toth

24th-Annual Roadracing World Young Gun Honors:

By David Swarts

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 24th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;

AMA Pro races and Championships, including eight AMA Pro Superbike Championships;

A KTM RC Cup World Final race;

The Daytona 200 (8 times);

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 11 and 18 (as of the start of the 2020 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships on a 125cc two-stroke/250cc four-stroke or larger racebike 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. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

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

Maxwell Toth

Age: 14.

Current home: Belmont, California.

Current height/weight: 5’8”/140 pounds.

Current school grade level: 9^th grade.

Began riding at age: 4 years.

First road race: 2009, Stockton, California, Supermoto USA, PW Class, 2nd place.

Current racebike: Mahindra MGP30.

Current tuners/mechanic: AC Racing.

Primary race series: CIV (Italian) Moto3 Championship.

Top sponsors: T3 Racing, Shoei, Vircos, Catalyst Reaction.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2019 season, placed 9^th in CIV PreMoto3 Championship (1 podium finish at Mugello), won Pro Supermoto USA 250 race; 2018 season, won all of races he entered in Z & F Grand Prix School (mini Grand Prix series in France)

2020 racing goal: Finish in top 10 in CIV Moto3 Championship.

Racing career goal: Race in one of the World Championships.

Racing hero: Iker Lecuona.

Favorite track: Mugello.

Favorite hobby: Riding BMX.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: a freelance graphic designer.

High Plains Raceway Hosting Exhibition Races May 16-17

David Swarts

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April 23, 2020

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High Plains Raceway Hosting Exhibition Races May 16-17

High Plains Raceway schedules exhibition race, May 16-17

Byers, CO, April 23, 2020 – Colorado Amateur Motorsport Associates and High
Plains Raceway are excited to announce that the first ever HPR-sanctioned
motorcycle road racing exhibition race will take place on May 16th and 17th.

Earlier in April, the MRA made the decision to cancel round 1 of their 2020
championship series. HPR understands that these are unique and uncertain
times for the motorcycle road racing community as there have been many other
motorcycle race clubs across the nation cancelling events. However, we also
know that there is an unprecedented amount of pent up demand to go racing
and the options are limited for the two-wheeled crowd. HPR is in a unique
position to fill that void by running our own motorcycle race event over the
weekend of May 16th and 17th.

While this event is being put on with the support of the MRA, there will be
no MRA points, trophies, or contingency money available. HPR is working
with the MRA for many of the logistics including the traditional trackside
vendors. HPR’s intention is to provide an opportunity for racers to stay
engaged in the sport, to do something more than a lapping day, and to come
race for the fun of racing.

For more information on the High Plains Raceway exhibition race, see
https://www.highplainsraceway.com/hpr-roadrace/. Rules and registration
information are available at
https://www.highplainsraceway.com/wp-content/uploads/HPR-MC-Race-Info.pdf

CVMA Reschedules 2019-2020 Finale At Chuckwalla May 30-31

David Swarts

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April 23, 2020

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CVMA Reschedules 2019-2020 Finale At Chuckwalla May 30-31

CHUCKWALLA VALLEY MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

Desert Center, Riverside County, California

Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association will have a final “double points” round for the 2019-20 Season to be held on May 30-31, 2020. On April 20, 2020, the County of Riverside eased some of the restrictions set forth in the Amended Order Of The Health Officer For The County Of Riverside And Of The County Executive Officer As Director Of Emergency Services, Dated April 20, 2020. The Order now allows for people to engage in “non-contact outdoor sports” in “outdoor areas.”

“Motorcycle road racing is a non-contact sport, and our track sits on over 1000 acres surrounded by beautiful desert,” stated Micky Grana, co-owner of Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and CVMA. Grana also stated, “We are preparing the premises to conform to the amended Order and the social distancing rules currently in place, and the event will not be open to spectators.”

Grana concluded with, “We wanted to finish this race season right, and with so many class championships separated by just a few points, we are thrilled to be able to open for this year’s final race weekend. This time of year, the temperature can be a factor, so we intend to start the races earlier and reduce the number of laps per race if need be.”

CVMA will be releasing new social distancing requirements that all racers must comply with to participate. The management at CVMA is continuing to follow the steady stream of updates on novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact this pandemic is having on the United States, the State of California and the County of Riverside. As stated before, CVMA strongly encourages all racers to adhere to the provisions of any Order their respective governing authority may enact, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Please direct any questions you may have to [email protected].

Kawasaki U.S.A. Launches Home Delivery

April 25, 2020

A 2020-model Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX fitted with accessory side cases. Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

KAWASAKI LAUNCHES HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is proud to lead the way in revolutionizing the powersports industry yet again, streamlining the purchase process of Kawasaki vehicles, parts, accessories and apparel for the modern era. Working closely with our nationwide dealer network, KMC will be able to provide delivery of Kawasaki products to your home, all while ensuring a safe, timely, and professional experience.

“In these unprecedented times, Kawasaki is looking to ease some of the burdens facing everyone and give them the opportunity to experience Good Times™ again,” said Kawasaki Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations, Bill Jenkins. “We are proud of our dealer network for working with their customers to give them the Kawasaki vehicle delivery experience, while also following the guidelines set out in their local areas.”

In light of recent stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions, and social distancing recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, participating dealers are now able to deliver Kawasaki products directly to your home or business. Our goal is to help facilitate purchases of Kawasaki products by those who cannot or may not wish to visit a dealership. These products include vehicles, parts, accessories and apparel.

Our Kawasaki dealer network is committed to providing a first-rate experience for vehicle deliveries, replicating as closely as possible the vehicle pickup experience at a dealership. This means that vehicle inspections will be performed at the dealership prior to delivery, and all required delivery checklists will be completed in your presence. Your vehicle will be delivered by trained dealership personnel who can provide a thorough briefing on vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety information, and not by a third-party delivery services or common carriers.

Parts, accessories and apparel will be delivered via third-party services or common carriers. Delivery for parts and accessories ends May 31, 2020, and other limitations may apply.

Due to variations in state and local stay-at-home orders, home delivery of vehicles may be unavailable in some areas. Accordingly, please contact your local dealer for additional information and to confirm that they are able to offer home delivery.

American Flat Track: Red Mile In Kentucky Postponed

April 24, 2020

Action from an AFT Singles race at the Red Mile in Kentucky in 2018. Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy of AFT.

American Flat Track to Postpone May 30 Red Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 24, 2020) – In accordance with the ongoing safety protocols recommended by the CDC, national and state officials, American Flat Track will postpone the May 30 Red Mile at The Red Mile in Lexington, K.Y.

As with previous events, fans who have purchased tickets in advance for the Red Mile will receive a credit valid for any AFT Events race within the next 18 calendar months.

AFT will communicate its full updated race schedule following the release of updated federal social distancing guidelines expected at the end of April.

Roadracing World Young Guns 2020: Cory Ventura

April 24, 2020

Cory Ventura (28) at speed. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

24th-Annual Roadracing World Young Gun Honors:

By David Swarts

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 24th consecutive year of showcasing an abundance of new talent.

Roadracing World Young Guns have won:

FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;

AMA Pro races and Championships, including eight AMA Pro Superbike Championships;

A KTM RC Cup World Final race;

The Daytona 200 (8 times);

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 11 and 18 (as of the start of the 2020 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships on a 125cc two-stroke/250cc four-stroke or larger racebike 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. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.

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

Cory Ventura

Age: 18.

Current home: Union City, California.

Current height/weight: 5’7”/125 pounds.

Current school grade level: 12^th grade.

Began riding at age: 8 years.

First road race: 2015, Willows, California, AFM, 350cc Prod. Novice, 1st place.

Current racebike: Yamaha YZF-R6.

Current tuner/mechanic: Chris Ventura (father).

Primary race series: MotoAmerica Supersport.

Top sponsors: CV28 Racing, One6Sport, Bell Powersports, Evol Technology, Felt Bicycles, Shimano, Motion Pro.

Recent racing accomplishments: 2019 season, placed 12^th in MotoAmerica Supersport Championship (5 top-10 finishes); 2018 season, attended VR46 Riders Academy, finished 2^nd in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (1 win, 8 podiums); 2017 season, placed 2nd in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (4 wins, 9 podiums), took 5th overall at KTM RC Cup World Final (race finishes of 5th and 6th); 2016 season, placed 12th in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (7 top-10 finishes), won 4 AFM races; 2015 season, placed 2nd in AFM 500cc Twins Novice Championship; 2014 season, won MiniMotoUSA Formula Moto Championship.

2020 racing goal: Finish on podium in MotoAmerica Supersport.

Racing career goal: Win the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship.

Racing hero: Cameron Beaubier.

Favorite track: Laguna Seca.

Favorite hobby: Mountain biking.

If I wasn’t racing I would be…: Concentrating more on school.

Roadracing World Reader Survey, Part One Prize Winner Announced

April 24, 2020