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Daytona 200: Herrin Leads Qualifying Session Two Of Three

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Daytona 200: Herrin Leads Qualifying Session Two Of Three

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Qualifying Session Two Results:

  1. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.298
  2. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.331
  3. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.529
  4. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:49.595
  5. Sheridan Morais (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.023
  6. Michael Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.160
  7. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.267
  8. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.404
  9. Geoff May (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.636
  10. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.154
  11. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:51.984
  12. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.077
  13. Jake Lewis (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.650
  14. Teagg Hobbs (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.826
  15. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.054
  16. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.277
  17. Ed Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.588
  18. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.764
  19. Tyler Wasserbauer (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.776
  20. Alen Gyorfi (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.355
  21. Kristofer Knopf (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.065
  22. Barrett Long (Suz GSX-R600), 1:56.249
  23. Daniel Spaulding (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.548
  24. Bradley Moser (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.809
  25. Alex Coelho (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.003
  26. Alexander Guibeault (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.719
  27. Timothy Wilson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.787
  28. Chuck Ivey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.822
  29. Antal Halasz (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.040
  30. David McPherson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.104
  31. Alejandro Rei (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.127
  32. Ross Patterson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.268
  33. Anthony Fania, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.442
  34. Adam Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.505
  35. Daniel Weems (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.530
  36. Patrick Ryan (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.545
  37. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.706
  38. Jeff Wrobel (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.960
  39. R. Scott Briody (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.488
  40. Anthony Furia (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.489
  41. Anthony Sabbatino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.529
  42. Jonathan Schweiger (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.730
  43. Darwin Rodriguez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.805
  44. Gabriel Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.812
  45. Alex Arango (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.844
  46. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 2:00.281
  47. Tyler Hicks (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.666
  48. Chris Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.875
  49. Dustin Hughes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.005
  50. Rick Lind (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.120
  51. Norman Pomerleau (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.356
  52. CJ LaRoche (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:01.637
  53. Roger Ealy, Jr. (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:02.259
  54. Rob Cummins (Suz GSX-R600), 2:03.122
  55. Pat Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:03.382
  56. Russ Intravartolo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:04.137
  57. Mikal Pechota (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.568
  58. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:04.808
  59. Darrin Klemens (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:04.871
  60. Zoltan Nemes (Suz GSX-R600), 2:05.002
  61. Christopher Dove (Yam YZF-R6), 2:05.731
  62. William Veisz (Duc), 2:14.222
  63. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  64. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  65. John Ashmead (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  66. Ryan Kerr (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  67. David Moser (Duc 848), no lap time recorded
  68. Gino Angella, no lap time recorded
  69. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  70. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  71. Caleb Odom (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  72. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  73. Dustin Ricards (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  74. Ray Cull, no lap time recorded
  75. Austin Phillips (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  76. Andrew Abel (Suz GSX-R600), no lap time recorded
  77. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  78. Gary Yancoskie (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded

Daytona 200: Herrin Breaks Lap Record During First Qualifying Session (Second Update)

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Daytona 200: Herrin Breaks Lap Record During First Qualifying Session (Second Update)

Former AMA Superbike Champion Josh Herrin topped the 79-rider field and unofficially broke the Daytona 200 lap record during the first of three qualifying sessions Friday at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Riding his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6, former Daytona 200 winner Herrin ran the 3.51-mile infield road course in 1:48.331, eclipsing Valentin Debise’s 2018 Daytona 200 lap record of 1:48.638.

The new lap record remains unofficial until verified by ASRA, the sanctioning body of the Daytona 200.

A second qualifying session is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and the third and final qualifying session is slated for 4:35 p.m.

The 79th Daytona 200 starts at 11:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, March 14. It can be watched via live streaming on NBC Sports Gold.

Update: During post-qualifying technical inspection, Herrin’s Yamaha was found to be two pounds under the minimum weight limit of 355 pounds, and as a result, Herrin was docked six positions in the Qualifying One order but his lap record will stand, according to ASRA Referee Phil Sberna.

 

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Qualifying Session One Results:

  1. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:48.920
  2. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.563
  3. Sheridan Morais (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.703
  4. Michael Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.799
  5. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.818
  6. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:48.331 (docked six positions for bike being under weight)
  7. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.938
  8. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.947
  9. Geoff May (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.209
  10. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.245
  11. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:51.467
  12. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.769
  13. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:52.020
  14. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.125
  15. Jake Lewis (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.502
  16. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.708
  17. Teagg Hobbs (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.744
  18. Alen Gyorfi (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.840
  19. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.215
  20. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.680
  21. Ed Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.988
  22. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.057
  23. Ross Patterson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:54.331
  24. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.645
  25. Barrett Long (Suz GSX-R600), 1:54.955
  26. Tyler Wasserbauer (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.421
  27. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.753
  28. Alex Coelho (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.208
  29. Gary Yancoskie (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.651
  30. Kristofer Knopf (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.659
  31. Daniel Spaulding (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.790
  32. Anthony Fania, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.946
  33. Bradley Moser (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.710
  34. Timothy Wilson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.779
  35. Ryan Kerr (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.870
  36. Alejandro Rei (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.955
  37. Anthony Furia (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.142
  38. Antal Halasz (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.367
  39. Darwin Rodriguez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.551
  40. Daniel Weems (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.636
  41. Alex Arango (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.666
  42. Patrick Ryan (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.681
  43. Jeff Wrobel (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.777
  44. David McPherson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.859
  45. Jonathan Schweiger (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.900
  46. Alexander Guibeault (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.946
  47. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 1:59.152
  48. Adam Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.203
  49. Gabriel Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.214
  50. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.407
  51. Anthony Sabbatino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.611
  52. Rick Lind (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.625
  53. Chuck Ivey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.930
  54. Norman Pomerleau (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.238
  55. Dustin Hughes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.426
  56. CJ LaRoche (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:00.478
  57. John Ashmead (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:00.620
  58. Russ Intravartolo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.012
  59. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.104
  60. Roger Ealy, Jr. (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:02.305
  61. Tyler Hicks (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.935
  62. Chris Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.973
  63. Pat Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:03.603
  64. Rob Cummins (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.140
  65. Darrin Klemens (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:04.271
  66. Zoltan Nemes (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.475
  67. Christopher Dove (Yam YZF-R6), 2:05.359
  68. Mikal Pechota (Suz GSX-R600), 2:05.547
  69. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 2:15.443
  70. David Moser (Duc 848), no lap time recorded
  71. Gino Angella, no lap time recorded
  72. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  73. R. Scott Briody (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  74. Caleb Odom (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  75. Dustin Ricards (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  76. Ray Cull, no lap time recorded
  77. Austin Phillips (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  78. Andrew Abel (Suz GSX-R600), no lap time recorded
  79. William Veisz (Duc), no lap time recorded

Daytona 200: Josh Hayes Leads Opening Practice

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Daytona 200: Josh Hayes Leads Opening Practice

Four-time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes was the quickest rider in the opening practice for the 79th Daytona 200 Friday at Daytona International Speedway.

Riding his Dunlop-shod MP13 Racing Yamaha YZF-R6, 44-year-old Hayes lapped the 3.51-mile infield road course in 1:52.300. That time was more than one second faster than anyone else in the session.

The first qualifying session for the Daytona 200 is scheduled to happen at 10:50 a.m. local time Friday. A second qualifying session is scheduled at 12:30 p.m., and the third and final qualifying session is slated for 4:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Provisional Practice One Results:

  1. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.300
  2. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.397
  3. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.622
  4. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:54.683
  5. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.204
  6. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.491
  7. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.703
  8. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.212
  9. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.330
  10. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.396

American Motorcyclist Association Issues Statement About Coronavirus

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American Motorcyclist Association Issues Statement About Coronavirus

American Motorcyclist Association statement regarding COVID-19

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Due to the presence in the United States of COVID-19, an infectious strain of the coronavirus, and governors across the country issuing restrictions on large events and public gatherings, the American Motorcyclist Association strongly encourages AMA-chartered organizers to comply with all restrictions imposed by federal, state and local authorities affecting all applicable AMA-sanctioned activity.

In addition, the AMA asks all members and other motorcyclists, whether participating in individual or group activity, to follow best practices published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC-issued guidelines are available here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf

The AMA will continue to work with chartered organizers and other partners to monitor the situation and issue further guidance as necessary.

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

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Signs Multi-Year Deal With 6D Helmets

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MotoAmerica: Beaubier Signs Multi-Year Deal With 6D Helmets

6D HELMETS and Cameron Beaubier form racing alliance

 

 

BREA, CA – 6D Helmets LLC is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with 4-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier. With Cameron’s resume, professionalism, and dedication to winning, he brings a high level of expertise and exposure to the 6D brand. 6D Helmets is best known in the off-road community where the company has established itself as the safety leader with racers and recreationalists alike. With the goal of expanding their reach into the street community, Cameron will be instrumental in helping to drive awareness of the brand and their unique Omni-Directional Suspension technology.

 

6D’s award winning Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) is the revolutionary technology that improves rider safety and helps to mitigate the potential of brain injury in the event of an accident. Omni-Directional Suspension embodies a fully active, in-helmet suspension and kinetic energy management system which provides significantly improved performance against both linear and angular accelerations during a crash event. ODS is proprietary to 6D Helmets and encompasses multiple world-wide patents, and pending patents.

 

“With our ever-increasing commitment to improving safety for motorcyclists in all genres of the sport, we’re really excited to have Cameron join our team of professional athletes to help increase exposure of our new and improved ATS-1R street motorcycle helmet. 6D’s ATS-1R was recently introduced with our new advanced ODS technology which provides improved safety benefits unmatched by any other helmet, or helmet technology in the marketplace.” said Bob Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of 6D Helmets.

 

“I cannot express how excited I am to be working with 6D for 2020 and helping to grow the awareness of this brand. I have taken the time to study these new technologies and new helmet designs and I’m super impressed with the 6D. I’m confident this helmet will be there for me as I   race to defend my Superbike title this year.” said Cameron Beaubier.

 

ABOUT 6D HELMETS: 6D Helmets LLC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of brain protection. 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) technology provides protection capabilities unmatched by any other helmet design. 6D, established in 2011, is the safety technology leader in both motorcycle and bicycle helmet design. ODS is exclusively available in 6D Helmets.

 

6D’s ODS technology was awarded the grand prize winner in the NFL’s Head Health Challenge III design competition, besting over 125 competitive entries. https://www.playsmartplaysafe.com/focus-on-safety/advanced-technology/winner-head-health-challenge-iii/

 

For more information on 6D Helmets visit: www.6dhelmets.com.

MotoE: Defending Champ Matteo Ferrari Tops Final Day Of Jerez Test

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MotoE: Defending Champ Matteo Ferrari Tops Final Day Of Jerez Test

Ferrari strikes back to go fastest on Day 3

The Italian ends the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup test timesheets on top, with Granado in hot pursuit

Thursday, 12 March 2020

2019 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup winner Matteo Ferrari (Trentino Gresini MotoE) kicked off 2020 by topping the first Official Test in Jerez, setting a best lap of 1:47.494 on the final day to head the combined timesheets. Eric Granado’s (Avintia Esponsorama Racing) 1:47.546 on Day 2 placed the Brazilian a close second, with MotoE™ rookie Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP) impressing to finish third overall in his first event on the Energica Ego Corsa.

At the end of the three days in Andalucia, the top eight were covered by just eight tenths and only 1.2 seconds split the top 14 as MotoE™ got off to a competitive start in 2020. 2019 Cup runner-up Bradley Smith (WithU Motorsport) was fourth fastest at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, the British rider sitting 0.379 off Ferrari’s pace. Five riders managed to dip into the 1:47s and the last of those was Octo Pramac MotoE’s Alex De Angelis, the Sammarinese rider ending the test 0.450 from the top.

Xavier Simeon (LCR E-Team) was sixth fastest, he and fellow sophomore Mike Di Meglio (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) heading eighth place Niki Tuuli (Avant Ajo MotoE) as the Finn continues to recover from recent surgery to remove screws put in after his injury last year. Octo Pramac MotoE’s Josh Hook and rookie Jordi Torres (Pons Racing 40) completed the top 10 as 2020 sparked to life.

Throughout the Official Test the MotoE™ class were testing new tyres from Michelin, as well as new Öhlins forks and new airflow cooling for the batteries, which helps the Energica Ego Corsas charge quicker too.

That’s it from Jerez as the final test has now come to an end, so as we wait for another test and racing to begin in earnest, make sure to check out all our reactions and content on motogp.com.

RideHVMC Offering Track Days, Track Experiences In 2020

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RideHVMC Offering Track Days, Track Experiences In 2020

RideHVMC – A Premier Track Experience Provider led by Richie and Corey Alexander is excited to announce its expanded schedule for the 2020 calendar which includes new partnerships and a variety of experiences at tracks nationwide.

RideHVMC Track Days in 2020 will take place in association with New Jersey Motorsport Parks very own The Riders Club. This allows RideHVMC clients the opportunity to experience the premier NJMP Thunderbolt track at a reasonable cost without sacrificing safety nor the quality of their track time that’s come to be expected. This partnership will consist of 4 dates throughout the season which can be signed up for via ridehvmc.com.

The 2020 calendar will also include an all new track offering dubbed the “RideHVMC VIP Track Experience.”  This inclusive experience offers clients and fans the opportunity to attend select MotoAmerica rounds as a VIP guest of the RideHVMC Racing team with behind the scenes access to the team’s hot pit area and hospitality.

The weekend will then be directly followed by a track day at the very same track. These limited spots will include a Kawasaki ZX-6R bike rental with Dunlop Q4 tires, your own personal mechanic, and a JP43 Training 1-on-1 session with Corey Alexander or Jason Pridmore over the course of the day. You can look for the VIP Track Experience to take place at 8 of the 10 MotoAmerica rounds throughout the season.

Additionally, RideHVMC and JP43 Training look to expand throughout the US in 2020 to reach students nationwide. If you are interested in having Jason, Corey, and the JP43 Training team come out to a track near you inquiries are now being considered.

To learn more information or inquire about any of the above track experiences, please visit RideHVMC.com or contact us via email at [email protected].

RideHVMC thanks its current partners for their continued support including: Kawasaki USA, JP43 Training, Maxima Oils, Galfer USA, and New Rage Cycles.

About RideHVMC

RideHVMC is a northeast based premier track experience provider offering high quality motorcycle track-days with limited spots and a safe environment. Visit ridehvmc.com to sign up or to inquire about personal instruction at a track near you or follow @ridehvmc on social media.

About JP43 Training 

For nearly 20 years Jason Pridmore and his team has been working to train thousands of students to become better, safer, and more proficient riders. JP43 Training’s 1-on-1 curriculum allows for a more direct approach at achieving each student’s personal goals with skill levels ranging from first time track riders through some of the world’s top professional racers.

About The Riders Club

The Riders Club is New Jersey Motorsports Park’s premier motorcycle club which offers 35+ track days for members and guests alike on NJMP’s two world-class road courses.

MotoGP: Q & A With Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta

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MotoGP: Q & A With Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta

Interview: Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta

Thursday, 12 March 2020

Following the recent updates to the 2020 MotoGP™ calendar, Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta sat down for an interview on the changes and how the sport is reacting to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Despite the recent difficulties faced by much of the sporting world, the message to the MotoGP™ community remains an optimistic one as work continues round the clock to get our tantalising 2020 season underway.

Why have the Grands Prix been postponed?

“Since the coronavirus problem began, we’ve been following the instructions of each government, we have been in close contact with the promoters in Austin and Argentina and when the authorities said it wasn’t possible to do it now, we talked to other Grands Prix to try and accommodate… and we were able to. Now the calendar is ok, if everything continues as it is.”

Is the aim to continue with the 19 GPs that remain in the 2019 season?

“As I said in the press conference in Qatar, our idea is to continue the Championship with all the races, that’s our aim. But if something is unpredictable… we’re following the situations with each government and especially the promoters. We’re in close contact with the FIM, IRTA, the teams, and of course with the promoters. We’re trying to accommodate everything in the moment, in close contact with them.”

As it stands, will the Spanish GP at Jerez be the first MotoGP™ class round of the season?

“We are talking with the authorities in Jerez and today everything seems ok; there’s no problem. But we’ll see exactly what the situation is in the near future.”

Would you consider having the first MotoGP™ class Grand Prix behind closed doors?

“As I said, we are trying to do everything as normally as we can but if the conditions of the local authorities are to race without spectators, we can consider it, along with the local promoter.”

Have you been in contact with the teams?

“We have been in contact with the FIM, IRTA, with the teams and organisers, and all together we are taking the necessary measures.”

Have you got a message for MotoGP™ fans?

“We are expecting a fantastic MotoGP season, We think the season will be amazing, and we’re waiting to start it as soon as possible. It’s a bit delayed from normal but if we can start on the schedule we have now, it really will be an exciting season.”

Daytona 200 And Daytona TT: Races Will Run Without Spectators In Grandstands (Updated)

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Daytona 200 And Daytona TT: Races Will Run Without Spectators In Grandstands (Updated)

Update: Daytona International Speedway will still honor camping passes that have already been purchased for this weekend, but campers will be restricted to watching the races from their campsites. No new camping passes will be sold. No spectator passes will be honored at the gate. And even the media will be restricted from entering the garage area, going on pit lane, or being in Gatorade Victory Lane.

Editorial Note: American Flat Track and Daytona International Speedway (DIS) officials are working to set up a race viewing opportunity for fans already in Daytona where they can watch a live feed of the races for free on a jumbotron video screen at One Daytona, which is across the street from DIS.

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2020) – After consultation between series and track officials, American Flat Track will hold its doubleheader race event on Saturday, March 14 at Daytona International Speedway without fans in attendance. This event will be restricted to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel to conduct the race. We will work with public health officials as we determine future scheduling beyond these events.

Advance ticket holders are offered equivalent admission for any other AFT Events race occurring within the next 18 calendar months. Contact [email protected] for inquiries and requests.

The event will continue to live stream on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold with the DAYTONA 200 presented by CoMoto Opening Ceremonies beginning at 10:20 a.m. ET (7:20 a.m. PT) and DAYTONA TT at 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT). The same-day NBCSN telecast of the DAYTONA TT will air Saturday, March 14 beginning at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT) on NBCSN.

How to Watch:

NBCSN and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2020 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT remains in highly-coveted programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold – the most-robust motorsports offering in the digital marketplace – is a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event and maintaining an active archive of all AFT content.

 

About American Flat Track:

American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Video: Sylvain Guintoli Rides A Stock GSX-R1000 To A Track Day

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Video: Sylvain Guintoli Rides A Stock GSX-R1000 To A Track Day

Former Superbike World Champion and current Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli rides a Suzuki GSX-R1000 from his home in England to Donington Park and does a track day on the completely stock machine, stock tires and all.

Daytona 200: Herrin Leads Qualifying Session Two Of Three

Josh Herrin (2) on his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6 during qualifying for the 79th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Herrin (2) on his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6 during qualifying for the 79th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Qualifying Session Two Results:

  1. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.298
  2. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.331
  3. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:49.529
  4. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:49.595
  5. Sheridan Morais (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.023
  6. Michael Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.160
  7. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.267
  8. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.404
  9. Geoff May (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.636
  10. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.154
  11. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:51.984
  12. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.077
  13. Jake Lewis (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.650
  14. Teagg Hobbs (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.826
  15. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.054
  16. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.277
  17. Ed Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.588
  18. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.764
  19. Tyler Wasserbauer (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.776
  20. Alen Gyorfi (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.355
  21. Kristofer Knopf (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.065
  22. Barrett Long (Suz GSX-R600), 1:56.249
  23. Daniel Spaulding (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.548
  24. Bradley Moser (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.809
  25. Alex Coelho (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.003
  26. Alexander Guibeault (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.719
  27. Timothy Wilson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.787
  28. Chuck Ivey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.822
  29. Antal Halasz (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.040
  30. David McPherson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.104
  31. Alejandro Rei (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.127
  32. Ross Patterson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.268
  33. Anthony Fania, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.442
  34. Adam Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.505
  35. Daniel Weems (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.530
  36. Patrick Ryan (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.545
  37. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.706
  38. Jeff Wrobel (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.960
  39. R. Scott Briody (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.488
  40. Anthony Furia (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.489
  41. Anthony Sabbatino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.529
  42. Jonathan Schweiger (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.730
  43. Darwin Rodriguez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.805
  44. Gabriel Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.812
  45. Alex Arango (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.844
  46. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 2:00.281
  47. Tyler Hicks (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.666
  48. Chris Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.875
  49. Dustin Hughes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.005
  50. Rick Lind (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.120
  51. Norman Pomerleau (Yam YZF-R6), 2:01.356
  52. CJ LaRoche (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:01.637
  53. Roger Ealy, Jr. (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:02.259
  54. Rob Cummins (Suz GSX-R600), 2:03.122
  55. Pat Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:03.382
  56. Russ Intravartolo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:04.137
  57. Mikal Pechota (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.568
  58. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:04.808
  59. Darrin Klemens (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:04.871
  60. Zoltan Nemes (Suz GSX-R600), 2:05.002
  61. Christopher Dove (Yam YZF-R6), 2:05.731
  62. William Veisz (Duc), 2:14.222
  63. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  64. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  65. John Ashmead (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  66. Ryan Kerr (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  67. David Moser (Duc 848), no lap time recorded
  68. Gino Angella, no lap time recorded
  69. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  70. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  71. Caleb Odom (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  72. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  73. Dustin Ricards (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  74. Ray Cull, no lap time recorded
  75. Austin Phillips (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  76. Andrew Abel (Suz GSX-R600), no lap time recorded
  77. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  78. Gary Yancoskie (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded

Daytona 200: Herrin Breaks Lap Record During First Qualifying Session (Second Update)

Josh Herrin (2) on his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6 during qualifying for the 79th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Herrin (2) on his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6 during qualifying for the 79th Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Former AMA Superbike Champion Josh Herrin topped the 79-rider field and unofficially broke the Daytona 200 lap record during the first of three qualifying sessions Friday at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Riding his Bellissi Moto/Speed Demon Yamaha YZF-R6, former Daytona 200 winner Herrin ran the 3.51-mile infield road course in 1:48.331, eclipsing Valentin Debise’s 2018 Daytona 200 lap record of 1:48.638.

The new lap record remains unofficial until verified by ASRA, the sanctioning body of the Daytona 200.

A second qualifying session is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and the third and final qualifying session is slated for 4:35 p.m.

The 79th Daytona 200 starts at 11:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, March 14. It can be watched via live streaming on NBC Sports Gold.

Update: During post-qualifying technical inspection, Herrin’s Yamaha was found to be two pounds under the minimum weight limit of 355 pounds, and as a result, Herrin was docked six positions in the Qualifying One order but his lap record will stand, according to ASRA Referee Phil Sberna.

 

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Qualifying Session One Results:

  1. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:48.920
  2. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.563
  3. Sheridan Morais (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.703
  4. Michael Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.799
  5. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.818
  6. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:48.331 (docked six positions for bike being under weight)
  7. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.938
  8. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.947
  9. Geoff May (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.209
  10. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.245
  11. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:51.467
  12. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.769
  13. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:52.020
  14. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.125
  15. Jake Lewis (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.502
  16. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.708
  17. Teagg Hobbs (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.744
  18. Alen Gyorfi (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.840
  19. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.215
  20. Benjamin Smith (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.680
  21. Ed Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.988
  22. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.057
  23. Ross Patterson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:54.331
  24. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.645
  25. Barrett Long (Suz GSX-R600), 1:54.955
  26. Tyler Wasserbauer (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.421
  27. Max Flinders (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.753
  28. Alex Coelho (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.208
  29. Gary Yancoskie (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.651
  30. Kristofer Knopf (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.659
  31. Daniel Spaulding (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.790
  32. Anthony Fania, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.946
  33. Bradley Moser (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.710
  34. Timothy Wilson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.779
  35. Ryan Kerr (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:57.870
  36. Alejandro Rei (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.955
  37. Anthony Furia (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.142
  38. Antal Halasz (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.367
  39. Darwin Rodriguez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.551
  40. Daniel Weems (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.636
  41. Alex Arango (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.666
  42. Patrick Ryan (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.681
  43. Jeff Wrobel (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.777
  44. David McPherson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.859
  45. Jonathan Schweiger (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.900
  46. Alexander Guibeault (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.946
  47. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 1:59.152
  48. Adam Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.203
  49. Gabriel Wingard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.214
  50. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.407
  51. Anthony Sabbatino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.611
  52. Rick Lind (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.625
  53. Chuck Ivey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.930
  54. Norman Pomerleau (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.238
  55. Dustin Hughes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.426
  56. CJ LaRoche (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:00.478
  57. John Ashmead (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:00.620
  58. Russ Intravartolo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.012
  59. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.104
  60. Roger Ealy, Jr. (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:02.305
  61. Tyler Hicks (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.935
  62. Chris Sullivan (Yam YZF-R6), 2:02.973
  63. Pat Barnes (Yam YZF-R6), 2:03.603
  64. Rob Cummins (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.140
  65. Darrin Klemens (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:04.271
  66. Zoltan Nemes (Suz GSX-R600), 2:04.475
  67. Christopher Dove (Yam YZF-R6), 2:05.359
  68. Mikal Pechota (Suz GSX-R600), 2:05.547
  69. Unidentified Rider (TBD), 2:15.443
  70. David Moser (Duc 848), no lap time recorded
  71. Gino Angella, no lap time recorded
  72. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  73. R. Scott Briody (Kaw ZX-6R), no lap time recorded
  74. Caleb Odom (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  75. Dustin Ricards (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  76. Ray Cull, no lap time recorded
  77. Austin Phillips (Yam YZF-R6), no lap time recorded
  78. Andrew Abel (Suz GSX-R600), no lap time recorded
  79. William Veisz (Duc), no lap time recorded

Daytona 200: Josh Hayes Leads Opening Practice

Josh Hayes (4) at speed on his MP13 Racing Yamaha during the opening practice session at the 79th Daytona 200. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Hayes (4) at speed on his MP13 Racing Yamaha during the opening practice session at the 79th Daytona 200. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Four-time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes was the quickest rider in the opening practice for the 79th Daytona 200 Friday at Daytona International Speedway.

Riding his Dunlop-shod MP13 Racing Yamaha YZF-R6, 44-year-old Hayes lapped the 3.51-mile infield road course in 1:52.300. That time was more than one second faster than anyone else in the session.

The first qualifying session for the Daytona 200 is scheduled to happen at 10:50 a.m. local time Friday. A second qualifying session is scheduled at 12:30 p.m., and the third and final qualifying session is slated for 4:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

79th Daytona 200

AMA-Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series 

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Florida

March 13, 2020

Provisional Practice One Results:

  1. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.300
  2. Tyler O’Hara (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.397
  3. Jason Farrell (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.622
  4. Ryan Jones (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:54.683
  5. Carl Soltisz (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.204
  6. Brandon Paasch (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.491
  7. Christian Miranda (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.703
  8. Gene Buonomo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.212
  9. Max Angles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.330
  10. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.396

American Motorcyclist Association Issues Statement About Coronavirus

The start of the 2019 Daytona 200. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The start of the 2019 Daytona 200. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

American Motorcyclist Association statement regarding COVID-19

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Due to the presence in the United States of COVID-19, an infectious strain of the coronavirus, and governors across the country issuing restrictions on large events and public gatherings, the American Motorcyclist Association strongly encourages AMA-chartered organizers to comply with all restrictions imposed by federal, state and local authorities affecting all applicable AMA-sanctioned activity.

In addition, the AMA asks all members and other motorcyclists, whether participating in individual or group activity, to follow best practices published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC-issued guidelines are available here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf

The AMA will continue to work with chartered organizers and other partners to monitor the situation and issue further guidance as necessary.

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

MotoAmerica: Beaubier Signs Multi-Year Deal With 6D Helmets

Four-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy of 6D Helmets.
Four-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy of 6D Helmets.

6D HELMETS and Cameron Beaubier form racing alliance

 

 

BREA, CA – 6D Helmets LLC is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with 4-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier. With Cameron’s resume, professionalism, and dedication to winning, he brings a high level of expertise and exposure to the 6D brand. 6D Helmets is best known in the off-road community where the company has established itself as the safety leader with racers and recreationalists alike. With the goal of expanding their reach into the street community, Cameron will be instrumental in helping to drive awareness of the brand and their unique Omni-Directional Suspension technology.

 

6D’s award winning Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) is the revolutionary technology that improves rider safety and helps to mitigate the potential of brain injury in the event of an accident. Omni-Directional Suspension embodies a fully active, in-helmet suspension and kinetic energy management system which provides significantly improved performance against both linear and angular accelerations during a crash event. ODS is proprietary to 6D Helmets and encompasses multiple world-wide patents, and pending patents.

 

“With our ever-increasing commitment to improving safety for motorcyclists in all genres of the sport, we’re really excited to have Cameron join our team of professional athletes to help increase exposure of our new and improved ATS-1R street motorcycle helmet. 6D’s ATS-1R was recently introduced with our new advanced ODS technology which provides improved safety benefits unmatched by any other helmet, or helmet technology in the marketplace.” said Bob Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of 6D Helmets.

 

“I cannot express how excited I am to be working with 6D for 2020 and helping to grow the awareness of this brand. I have taken the time to study these new technologies and new helmet designs and I’m super impressed with the 6D. I’m confident this helmet will be there for me as I   race to defend my Superbike title this year.” said Cameron Beaubier.

 

ABOUT 6D HELMETS: 6D Helmets LLC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of brain protection. 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) technology provides protection capabilities unmatched by any other helmet design. 6D, established in 2011, is the safety technology leader in both motorcycle and bicycle helmet design. ODS is exclusively available in 6D Helmets.

 

6D’s ODS technology was awarded the grand prize winner in the NFL’s Head Health Challenge III design competition, besting over 125 competitive entries. https://www.playsmartplaysafe.com/focus-on-safety/advanced-technology/winner-head-health-challenge-iii/

 

For more information on 6D Helmets visit: www.6dhelmets.com.

MotoE: Defending Champ Matteo Ferrari Tops Final Day Of Jerez Test

Matteo Ferrari (11). Photo courtesy of Dorna.
Matteo Ferrari (11). Photo courtesy of Dorna.

Ferrari strikes back to go fastest on Day 3

The Italian ends the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup test timesheets on top, with Granado in hot pursuit

Thursday, 12 March 2020

2019 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup winner Matteo Ferrari (Trentino Gresini MotoE) kicked off 2020 by topping the first Official Test in Jerez, setting a best lap of 1:47.494 on the final day to head the combined timesheets. Eric Granado’s (Avintia Esponsorama Racing) 1:47.546 on Day 2 placed the Brazilian a close second, with MotoE™ rookie Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP) impressing to finish third overall in his first event on the Energica Ego Corsa.

At the end of the three days in Andalucia, the top eight were covered by just eight tenths and only 1.2 seconds split the top 14 as MotoE™ got off to a competitive start in 2020. 2019 Cup runner-up Bradley Smith (WithU Motorsport) was fourth fastest at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, the British rider sitting 0.379 off Ferrari’s pace. Five riders managed to dip into the 1:47s and the last of those was Octo Pramac MotoE’s Alex De Angelis, the Sammarinese rider ending the test 0.450 from the top.

Xavier Simeon (LCR E-Team) was sixth fastest, he and fellow sophomore Mike Di Meglio (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) heading eighth place Niki Tuuli (Avant Ajo MotoE) as the Finn continues to recover from recent surgery to remove screws put in after his injury last year. Octo Pramac MotoE’s Josh Hook and rookie Jordi Torres (Pons Racing 40) completed the top 10 as 2020 sparked to life.

Throughout the Official Test the MotoE™ class were testing new tyres from Michelin, as well as new Öhlins forks and new airflow cooling for the batteries, which helps the Energica Ego Corsas charge quicker too.

That’s it from Jerez as the final test has now come to an end, so as we wait for another test and racing to begin in earnest, make sure to check out all our reactions and content on motogp.com.

RideHVMC Offering Track Days, Track Experiences In 2020

Corey Alexander leading a student during a 1-on-1 training session. Photo by Peter Levins Photography, courtesy of RideHVMC.
Corey Alexander leading a student during a 1-on-1 training session. Photo by Peter Levins Photography, courtesy of RideHVMC.

RideHVMC – A Premier Track Experience Provider led by Richie and Corey Alexander is excited to announce its expanded schedule for the 2020 calendar which includes new partnerships and a variety of experiences at tracks nationwide.

RideHVMC Track Days in 2020 will take place in association with New Jersey Motorsport Parks very own The Riders Club. This allows RideHVMC clients the opportunity to experience the premier NJMP Thunderbolt track at a reasonable cost without sacrificing safety nor the quality of their track time that’s come to be expected. This partnership will consist of 4 dates throughout the season which can be signed up for via ridehvmc.com.

The 2020 calendar will also include an all new track offering dubbed the “RideHVMC VIP Track Experience.”  This inclusive experience offers clients and fans the opportunity to attend select MotoAmerica rounds as a VIP guest of the RideHVMC Racing team with behind the scenes access to the team’s hot pit area and hospitality.

The weekend will then be directly followed by a track day at the very same track. These limited spots will include a Kawasaki ZX-6R bike rental with Dunlop Q4 tires, your own personal mechanic, and a JP43 Training 1-on-1 session with Corey Alexander or Jason Pridmore over the course of the day. You can look for the VIP Track Experience to take place at 8 of the 10 MotoAmerica rounds throughout the season.

Additionally, RideHVMC and JP43 Training look to expand throughout the US in 2020 to reach students nationwide. If you are interested in having Jason, Corey, and the JP43 Training team come out to a track near you inquiries are now being considered.

To learn more information or inquire about any of the above track experiences, please visit RideHVMC.com or contact us via email at [email protected].

RideHVMC thanks its current partners for their continued support including: Kawasaki USA, JP43 Training, Maxima Oils, Galfer USA, and New Rage Cycles.

About RideHVMC

RideHVMC is a northeast based premier track experience provider offering high quality motorcycle track-days with limited spots and a safe environment. Visit ridehvmc.com to sign up or to inquire about personal instruction at a track near you or follow @ridehvmc on social media.

About JP43 Training 

For nearly 20 years Jason Pridmore and his team has been working to train thousands of students to become better, safer, and more proficient riders. JP43 Training’s 1-on-1 curriculum allows for a more direct approach at achieving each student’s personal goals with skill levels ranging from first time track riders through some of the world’s top professional racers.

About The Riders Club

The Riders Club is New Jersey Motorsports Park’s premier motorcycle club which offers 35+ track days for members and guests alike on NJMP’s two world-class road courses.

MotoGP: Q & A With Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta

Jorge Lorenzo (right) with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta (left) at a press conference today in Valencia. Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Jorge Lorenzo (right) with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta (left) at a press conference in Valencia in November 2019. Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Interview: Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta

Thursday, 12 March 2020

Following the recent updates to the 2020 MotoGP™ calendar, Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta sat down for an interview on the changes and how the sport is reacting to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Despite the recent difficulties faced by much of the sporting world, the message to the MotoGP™ community remains an optimistic one as work continues round the clock to get our tantalising 2020 season underway.

Why have the Grands Prix been postponed?

“Since the coronavirus problem began, we’ve been following the instructions of each government, we have been in close contact with the promoters in Austin and Argentina and when the authorities said it wasn’t possible to do it now, we talked to other Grands Prix to try and accommodate… and we were able to. Now the calendar is ok, if everything continues as it is.”

Is the aim to continue with the 19 GPs that remain in the 2019 season?

“As I said in the press conference in Qatar, our idea is to continue the Championship with all the races, that’s our aim. But if something is unpredictable… we’re following the situations with each government and especially the promoters. We’re in close contact with the FIM, IRTA, the teams, and of course with the promoters. We’re trying to accommodate everything in the moment, in close contact with them.”

As it stands, will the Spanish GP at Jerez be the first MotoGP™ class round of the season?

“We are talking with the authorities in Jerez and today everything seems ok; there’s no problem. But we’ll see exactly what the situation is in the near future.”

Would you consider having the first MotoGP™ class Grand Prix behind closed doors?

“As I said, we are trying to do everything as normally as we can but if the conditions of the local authorities are to race without spectators, we can consider it, along with the local promoter.”

Have you been in contact with the teams?

“We have been in contact with the FIM, IRTA, with the teams and organisers, and all together we are taking the necessary measures.”

Have you got a message for MotoGP™ fans?

“We are expecting a fantastic MotoGP season, We think the season will be amazing, and we’re waiting to start it as soon as possible. It’s a bit delayed from normal but if we can start on the schedule we have now, it really will be an exciting season.”

Daytona 200 And Daytona TT: Races Will Run Without Spectators In Grandstands (Updated)

Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy of Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy Daytona International Speedway.

Update: Daytona International Speedway will still honor camping passes that have already been purchased for this weekend, but campers will be restricted to watching the races from their campsites. No new camping passes will be sold. No spectator passes will be honored at the gate. And even the media will be restricted from entering the garage area, going on pit lane, or being in Gatorade Victory Lane.

Editorial Note: American Flat Track and Daytona International Speedway (DIS) officials are working to set up a race viewing opportunity for fans already in Daytona where they can watch a live feed of the races for free on a jumbotron video screen at One Daytona, which is across the street from DIS.

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 12, 2020) – After consultation between series and track officials, American Flat Track will hold its doubleheader race event on Saturday, March 14 at Daytona International Speedway without fans in attendance. This event will be restricted to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel to conduct the race. We will work with public health officials as we determine future scheduling beyond these events.

Advance ticket holders are offered equivalent admission for any other AFT Events race occurring within the next 18 calendar months. Contact [email protected] for inquiries and requests.

The event will continue to live stream on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold with the DAYTONA 200 presented by CoMoto Opening Ceremonies beginning at 10:20 a.m. ET (7:20 a.m. PT) and DAYTONA TT at 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT). The same-day NBCSN telecast of the DAYTONA TT will air Saturday, March 14 beginning at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT) on NBCSN.

How to Watch:

NBCSN and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2020 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT remains in highly-coveted programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold – the most-robust motorsports offering in the digital marketplace – is a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event and maintaining an active archive of all AFT content.

 

About American Flat Track:

American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.

Video: Sylvain Guintoli Rides A Stock GSX-R1000 To A Track Day

Former Superbike World Champion and current Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli rides a Suzuki GSX-R1000 from his home in England to Donington Park and does a track day on the completely stock machine, stock tires and all.

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