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British Superbike: Honda Fielding Brothers Glenn And Andrew Irwin On CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP In 2020

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British Superbike: Honda Fielding Brothers Glenn And Andrew Irwin On CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP In 2020

Honda Racing launch fresh campaign on the roads and the British Superbike Championship with a formidable team line-up

Honda (UK) is pleased to announce a return to road racing as the Honda Racing team prepares a fresh campaign at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT races, with a new rider line-up of Glenn Irwin and Davey Todd, who will contest the Superbike and Superstock classes aboard the all-new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.

Alongside the roads team, Honda Racing continues in the British Superbike Championship where Glenn joins his brother Andrew, and Davey will become Tom Neave’s teammate in the National Superstock 1000 Championship, as the Louth-based team look to secure both titles.

Neil Fletcher, Head of Motorcycles, Honda UK, commented on the news: “Racing is in the blood at Honda, so we’re delighted to be expanding our motorsport activities under Honda (UK). Armed with a new rider line-up and of course the all new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, the team will be looking to have a great year in both the circuit and road racing programme. I can’t wait to see how our racing campaign unfolds, bring on 2020!”

Although a newcomer to the Isle of Man TT races, Glenn is certainly no stranger to the road racing scene where he’s had a string of successes at the North West 200 in Northern Ireland. Making his debut in 2017, the Carrickfergus man impressed as he took his maiden victory in the final Superbike race. He went one better a year later to secure both Superbike wins, and again in 2019 he won and came second in the feature races.

Glenn had a mixed season in the 2019 British Superbike Championship, but in 2018 he finished third in the championship and took his first BSB win that season at the final round. Throughout that year he enjoyed regular visits to the podium securing five second place finishes and one third place.

A relative newcomer to the roads, Davey has continued to impress since embarking on his first full road-race campaign in 2018. A year earlier he made his debut at the Ulster Grand Prix, where he placed second in the Dundrod 150 National race. Consistency was key at the NW200 where he was crowned top newcomer, but it was at the TT where the 24-year-old really made his mark, lapping the Mountain Circuit at 127.890mph and becoming the second fastest newcomer in the history of the event.

In his second year on the roads, Davey secured his maiden NW200 win in the Supersport class and also came third on the podium in the Superstock race. Meanwhile at the TT he continued to learn the circuit and completed race week with five top-ten finishes. Away from the roads he has enjoyed time in the National Superstock 600 Championship, finishing sixth overall in 2016.

Meanwhile with his brother on-board, Andrew will be looking to continue his good form after a successful first-full year in the British Championship. Developing round-by-round, the 25-year-old secured his first BSB win at Thruxton and completed the year in eighth place after just missing out on a Showdown spot. Superstock 1000 contender Tom, will be looking for further podiums and wins in 2020 after his season was cruelly ended at the penultimate round at Donington Park where he fell and fractured his left foot, wrapping up the season in seventh position.

2020 is certainly shaping up to be an exciting year for the Honda Racing team, with a fresh rider line-up, Honda (UK) taking back responsibility for the road racing campaign and the arrival of the all-new 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, there’s a lot to be excited about. The team will take delivery of the new Fireblade at the end of the year, with a full test schedule set to take place early in the New Year.

QUOTES

Andrew Irwin

Reflecting back on 2019 I think it was a really positive year. There were some negatives and a few things to learn from, but I know the areas I need to work on, and I really think for 2020 I can be a real Showdown fighter. Having Glenn as my teammate will be a really good thing, he’s a best friend as much as he is my brother and I think it’s good to have a strong teammate – the first rule of racing is to beat your teammate and of course, I will want to do that! I’m looking forward to it and think it will be a good atmosphere and we’ll work well together. Signing for Honda again was easy as I knew what I wanted and for me there wasn’t another option, I know everyone in the team and believe in the people around me. I’d like to thank Harv and Honda Racing for the opportunity and hopefully I can repay them!

Glenn Irwin

I guess it’s natural to be excited to join Honda, but I really am! I got a taste for the team at the end of this season with Andrew and got to see the structure and the atmosphere in the garage, it’s an experienced team and to be associated with a brand like Honda, is a dream come true. I’ve had Andrew as a teammate before, but this time it’s different as I guess I am the new guy! We are best friends and I think this is key as we’ll work together, share information and we won’t keep anything from each other, which is important as our task is to develop the new Fireblade. I’m enjoying doing the homework for the TT and learning it, there’s no expectations whatsoever, we’re not going there to win in year one, the place requires a lot of respect and time and that’s what we’ll give it. It’s a privilege to make my debut there on the new Fireblade as a lot of people will be wanting to see it in action, so I have to prepare the best I can for the most professional and safe job in my first year.

Tom Neave

To sign with Honda for a second year, is really a dream come true. This year has been a steep learning curve in my first full season in the Superstock 1000 class, but I have really enjoyed it, and it was just a shame for it to end early with a crash. The 2020 Fireblade is exciting and I can’t wait to get the winter out the way and get testing in the New Year. Looking back to when I started racing, to where I am now I feel so proud with how far I have come, I’m going to make the most of this amazing opportunity and hope I can do everyone at Honda, and those who support me proud.

Davey Todd

I am really excited to sign for Honda Racing for the 2020 season. We all know Honda’s history and I grew up watching the factory team and that’s what got me into racing, and it’s been a lifelong dream to ride for Honda. I’m looking forward to getting back to the British Championship and I think I’ve got a lot to give there. I had one season in 2016 and then concentrated a little more on the roads, but I don’t want to be thought of as just a roads guy. The 2020 Fireblade looks incredible and after seeing it I am more excited that I was before – if that’s even possible! I also want to thank Havier and Honda Racing for giving me this opportunity on the roads and also in the National Superstock 1000 Championship, having that belief in me really means a lot and I can’t wait to get started!

Havier Beltran

Team Manager

I am very excited about how next year is shaping up, for sure there’s a huge buzz with the new Fireblade, which we’re all very excited to get our hands on, but also Honda (UK) taking back the road racing programme. With the riders we have for the year, I think we’re in for some good results both on the roads and in the British championship. Andrew and Tom made so much progress last year, I think knowing what they know now will be a massive help when we get started. Davey and Glenn are both new to us on the roads, but they have definitely made their marks and impressed in their careers to date.

MIPS Details Motorcycle Industry Expansion​ ​With Safety Symposium In Southern California

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MIPS Details Motorcycle Industry Expansion​ ​With Safety Symposium In Southern California

STOCKHOLM (November 21, 2019) – MIPS AB, the Swedish-based innovator of multi-directional helmet protection technology, welcomed several of its partner brands and key members of the two-wheeled media to its first motorcycle safety symposium in Southern California. The gathering served as an ideal opportunity to bring together a collection of some of the most important figures in the industry, where MIPS executives educated the group on the science behind the Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) and provided an avenue for attendees to spread critical awareness throughout the industry and its consumers.

Chief Executive Officer, Max Strandwitz, and Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer, Peter Halldin, shared insight into what exactly MIPS is, the history of the brand, the technology itself, and its expansive presence across an array of sporting disciplines. More than 24 years of research with the Stockholm Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and over 27,000 individual tests have helped develop MIPS’ technology, allowing it to become the leading protective ingredient in helmets for the equestrian, cycling, mountain bike and snow sports marketplaces. MIPS is also seeing an increased presence in the sport of hockey, and helmets utilized by construction workers.

MIPS’ endeavor into the motorcycle marketplace is still relatively new, and research regarding protecting riders from traumatic brain injury continues to evolve in an effort to make improvements to the current technology. However, in just a few short years, more than 20 different brands have adopted MIPS as the technology of choice for rotational protection, including world-renowned companies like Alpinestars, Bell, Thor, and Troy Lee Designs, each of which were on hand to showcase their newest helmets utilizing MIPS.

“MIPS has become synonymous across a variety of enthusiast-driven helmet sports and our expansion into motorcycling was a natural progression for the technology,” stated Strandwitz. “While we’ve had the privilege of partnering with many of the motorcycle industry’s most recognized and well respected brands, we are still working on bringing awareness to not just MIPS, but rotational protection as a whole. This symposium is a great opportunity to do exactly that.”

The subject of rotational impact protection has become a focal point in the two-wheeled space, particularly in regards to motorcycle racing. That is evident in the new helmet safety standards recently introduced by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). These new standards, which currently focus on road racing and will soon expand to include off-road racing, present a groundbreaking period that will push the evolution of helmet safety to not only recognize, but also emphasize rotational protection.

“While many people are now becoming more aware of rotational protection, this is a subject we’ve continually researched and developed for quite a long time at MIPS,” explained Halldin. “As we move forward with our efforts in the motorcycle space, all of the knowledge we’ve gained over the past 24 years has presented us with an opportunity to share that data with significant and influential organizations like the FIM. Our ultimate goal is to ensure consumers around the world are equipping themselves with the most effective helmet protection possible, and new safety standards like the ones now implemented for the world’s premier road racing series are hopefully the first step in that process.”

Each of the attending brands took a turn to speak to the audience, bringing special attention to the newest and most innovative MIPS-equipped helmets available in the marketplace. Notably, Alpinestars featured its Supertech M10 motocross helmet, which was formally brought to market in 2018, and invited motocross champion Aaron Plessinger to introduce his custom-painted design for the upcoming season. In addition to Alpinestars, longtime helmet manufacturer Bell showcased its diverse range of MIPS-equipped helmets, including the Star and Qualifier models for the street, the Moto-9 for motocross, and the MX-9 for adventure riding. Southern California based legacy brands Troy Lee Designs and Thor highlighted their respective models as well, with Troy Lee’s SE4 and Thor’s entry level Sector.

About MIPS:

MIPS specializes in helmet-based safety and protection of the brain. Based on an ingredient brand model, MIPS Brain Protection System (BPS) is sold to the global helmet industry. MIPS solutions are patented in all relevant markets and are based on more than 20 years of research and development together with the Royal Institute of Technology and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. MIPS is the world leader in this field. The company’s headquarters, with 32 employees in research and development, sales, marketing and administration is located in Stockholm together with the test facility. For more information, visit mipsprotection.com.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Will No Longer Be Managed By SCRAMP

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Will No Longer Be Managed By SCRAMP

For the first time since 1957, Laguna Seca Raceway (currently known as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca) will not be managed by SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) as the Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC to manage the racetrack and its surrounding campground through the end of 2023.

 

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the new deal with A&D Narigi Consulting LLC during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, November 19.

 

SCRAMP raised the money to build the racetrack in 1957, the same year it went into operation, on land owned by the U.S. Army. SCRAMP managed the racetrack ever since, even after ownership of the land was transferred from the U.S. Army to Monterey County.

 

SCRAMP, a non-profit organization run by a small permanent staff and hundreds of volunteers, continued to manage the racetrack under a concessionaire agreement for decades with costs and revenues shared by SCRAMP and Monterey County.

 

Following accusations of mismanagement by SCRAMP, which were backed up by independent audits, Monterey County took control of the racetrack in 2017, hired SCRAMP as a management company to run the racetrack under a new three-year agreement scheduled to end December 31, 2019, and started searching for a new group to run the facility.

 

The final leg of that search was kicked into high gear in October, when the Monterey County Board of Supervisors sent out a request for proposal seeking parties interested in managing WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The deadline to submit the multi-year, multi-million-dollar proposals was just two weeks later.

 

Monterey County received three proposals: One from SCRAMP; one from Laguna Seca Management LLC, a group led by long-time racing promoter and motorsports industry veteran Chris Pook; and one from A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.

 

A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC is an entity established by John V. Narigi, who has “over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, covering all disciplines of the profession. Most recently, he was the Vice President and General Manager of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa for over twenty-five years,” according to the proposal submitted by A&D Narigi Consulting. Narigi has no direct motorsports experience but is “passionate about racing and what Laguna Seca Recreational Area and WEatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca could become.”

 

The five-member Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the deal with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC, which will go into effect January 1, 2020.

 

“The most favorable and aligned with what was sought by the County was the proposal from A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC,” read a report from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. “County staff has negotiated an agreement with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC, as attached, for Board consideration. While all firms were considered, A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC brought a unique local business/hospitality approach to the forefront and is most closely aligned with the timeline and business model required for future success. Staff concluded that A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC would be the best firm to move LSRA to the next phase. Staff and A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC continue to be committed to working with all volunteer groups to value and honor their continued service and spirit of volunteerism at LSRA.”

Energica Bringing Its 2020 Electric Motorcycles To IMS Show In Long Beach, California

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Energica Bringing Its 2020 Electric Motorcycles To IMS Show In Long Beach, California

IMS Long Beach 2019: Energica MY2020

 

Energica Motor Company, the preeminent Italian manufacturer of high-performance electric motorcycles, announces ground-breaking new MY2020 models, revised pricing for the U.S. market and new technology offerings and upgrades.

 

Long Beach, November 2019

 

Energica Motor Company Inc., the US division of the Italian parent company, will be present at the Long Beach IMS Show for the fourth year in a row.

 

Energica’s selection as the single manufacturer for the inaugural FIM Enel MotoE™ races this year and the technical developments made possible from this have been a game-changer for the Company.  The incorporation of the 21.5 kWh lithium-ion battery in three new models means that Energica now has the battery pack with the biggest capacity and power ever installed on a production electric motorcycle.  Thanks to the new power unit, the electric motorcycles made in Modena get a improved torque: 200 Nm for the Eva EsseEsse9+, 215 Nm for the Ego+ and Eva Ribelle.

It is not all about performance, however, as weight and riding range are also positively affected: the MY2020 models are 5% lighter and have a 60% higher riding range:  

City 249 miles, Combined 143 miles, Highway 112 miles.

Added to this, Energica continues to feature all three levels of charging as standard (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) with DC Charging capability, resulting in 249 miles of city range achieved in about one hour (40 min charging up 80% SOC); or through Level 2 charging at 41.5 miles per hour.

 

These technical features answer the perennial query of riders everywhere, when contemplating an electric motorcycle for the first time: “How far does it go?” followed by: “How long does it take to charge?” As Stefano Benatti, CEO of Energica Motor Company Inc. pointed out, “We’re already seen many traditional sportbike riders convert to the Ego because of its outstanding performance and excitement; we now anticipate that many other ICE fans will switch because the range is now more than sufficient for their riding needs.”

 

At the Energica IMS Long Beach stand, three bikes will be displayed, the Ego+ Sportbike in Sport Black, the Eva Ribelle Streetfighter in Stealth Grey and also the Eva EsseEsse9+ Retro Naked in Shocking Blue.  All three motorcycles will feature the larger 21.5 kWh battery and other new features for 2020 including increased torque, reduced weight, and long-range connectivity Energica Connected Ride as standard.

 

In 2020 two models will continue to also be offered with the current 13.4 kWh battery, the Ego Sportbike and the Eva EsseEsse9 Retro Naked, at substantially lower MSRP.

 

 

U.S. Sales Network and Pricing

 

This year, Energica Motor Company continued expansion into additional important European and extra-European markets (including Japan and China) as well as adding select dealers in the United States. The U.S. distribution network currently includes 11 dealer locations in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas, with additional U.S. locations planned by the spring and summer of 2020.

 

U.S. Pricing for 2020 Models

 

Energica is now able to announce pricing for all 2020 models, with a clear separation of prices between the new 21.5 kWh models (Ego+, Eva Ribelle, Eva EsseEsse9+) and the two models retaining the 13.4 kWh batteries (Ego, Eva EsseEsse9.) Prices will be as follows:

 

Energica Ego+                                  21.5 kWh                     starting from $23,870

Eva Ribelle                                         21.5 kWh                     starting from $22,160

Eva EsseEsse9+                               21.5 kWh                     starting from $21,350

Ego                                                     13.4 kWh                     starting from $19,540

Eva EsseEsse9                                  13.4 kWh                     starting from $17,620

 

Availability

 

New 2020 models with the 21.5 kWh batteries will be available beginning in February 2020.

 

To help allocate initial production, pre-sale deposits will be accepted to guarantee early access to these highly anticipated and much-in-demand motorcycles.

 

More information on www.energicamotor.com and www.energicamotorusa.com.

 

Visit the Energica stand at:

 

  • IMS Long Beach – November 22 – 24, 2019
  • IMS New York – December 6 – 8, 2019

World Superbike: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Not On 2020 Schedule

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World Superbike: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Not On 2020 Schedule

MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Schedule:

2/28/-3/1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia

3/13-15 Losail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar

3/27-29 Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

4/17-19 TT Circuit Assen, Assen, Netherlands

5/8-10 Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola, Imola, Italy

5/22-24 MotorLand Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain

6/12-14 Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, San Marino

7/3-5 Donington Park, Donington, England

7/31-8/2 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Oschersleben, Germany

9/4-6 Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao, Portugal

9/18-20 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

9/25-27 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny-Cours, FRance

10/9-11 Circuito San Juan Villicum, San Juan, Argentina

Canadian Superbike: Dunlop Continuing As Control Tire Supplier Through 2022

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Canadian Superbike: Dunlop Continuing As Control Tire Supplier Through 2022

Dunlop Continues Spec Tire Deal for Mopar CSBK Canadian Nationals

Toronto, ON  –  November 20, 2019  –  Dunlop Motorcycle Tires have agreed to extend their support of the Mopar CSBK Canadian National motorcycle roadracing Championship through the completion of the 2022 racing season.  Toronto, ON based CSBK organizers Professional Motorsports Productions are proud to confirm the continuation of their “spec tire” arrangement with Dunlop, handled by Canadian Distributor Pro 6 Racing in Toronto, ON.

The CSBK Series will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Superbike racing in Canada during the 2020 Championship season, with a full schedule announced shortly.

Dunlop have served as the Official Tire of the Mopar CSBK Series since 2014, with a range of both slick and DOT type tires exclusively available through Pro 6 at each venue on the National tour.  Dunlop have also served as the control tire for the American National Series since 2009.

“We are proud of Dunlop’s contribution to the ongoing growth of the National Championship tour in Canada,” explained Mike Buckley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.  “We are pleased with the status of the CSBK series, the performance of the racers on our tires, and our involvement on the Canadian National and Club scene.  It’s a logical step to continue our positive relationship with CSBK.”

As well as providing spec tires for each of the five National classes on the Mopar CSBK Championship, Dunlop also support special initiatives including the use of Qualifying “Q” tires at selected events, including the final season event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, formerly Mosport International, near Bowmanville, ON.

“Since we began providing Dunlop tires for the CSBK Series in 2014, we’ve been fortunate to work with the top riders and steadily improve our product,” explained Pro 6 Owner Sandy Noce.  “We have some strong concepts for the future of CSBK, and everyone with Dunlop is looking forward to ongoing product development and superior performance.”

BMW Motorrad’s Ben Young of Collingwood, ON, earned his first career overall number one plate with success in the featured Pro Superbike category in 2019.  Will Hornblower of Sarnia, ON, also used Dunlop slicks on his Bickle Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 on his way to the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike National crown.

“We’re very proud of our ongoing, co-operative relationship with Dunlop, and I think we have worked very well together for the past six seasons,” explained CSBK Series boss Colin Fraser.  “We are looking forward to a great 40th Anniversary celebration in 2020, and Dunlop are a big part of the amazing history of Canadian motorcycle road racing.”

“I think Dunlop have responded well to the various challenges you face as a spec race tire supplier, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner,” confirmed Fraser.” We’re looking forward to continuing future growth with Dunlop’s help.”

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires and Pro 6 Racing will confirm the tire selection available for Pro and Amateur competitors for the 2020 Mopar CSBK Series during the upcoming winter Motorcycle Show season in Canada.

CVMA: Michael Gilbert Wins Shootout Race At Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

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CVMA: Michael Gilbert Wins Shootout Race At Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Round 3 brought clear and sunny skies and epic battles across all classes during the November 16-17, 2019 round of CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.

Rocco Landers won all of the Ultra Lightweight races he entered over the weekend, taking wins in Ultra Lightweight Shootout, and 500 Supersport both days, with Errol Sullivan taking second place in those same races.  Both Rocco and Errol raced on the Kawasaki Ninja 400.

During the club’s premier race, the CVMA Shootout presented by TrackDaz and SoCal Track Days, Michael Gilbert and “Aussie Dave” Anthony ran away from the field with a rather epic scrap and a close finish at the line.  Wyatt Farris rounded out the top 3 in the class; all of the top 3 riders were aboard a Kawasaki ZX-10R .

Wyatt Farris and Michael Gilbert traded wins in Open Supersport both days, with Michael setting a new Open Supersport lap record of 1:45.987.

In Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight, Emily Grana – aboard her Kawasaki 400 – shared the podium both days with Shannon Deane on her Yamaha YZF-R3, and Savannah Jaska on her Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Tired of looking out your window and seeing snow? Make a road trip to SoCal and enjoy some sunshine and competition with one of the best clubs in the country. Racing resumes at Chuckwalla on January 19, 2019.

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from. Additionally, CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete.

Log on to www.cvmaracing.com for more information.

CVMA. It’s club racing done right.

Round 3 Results:

350 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Lei Tian (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Ryan Whitman (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)

Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)
5. Mike Shyu (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Paul Magnano (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 350 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Yohei Sakane (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Steven Greenwalt (KTM RC390)
4. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)

Sunday:
1. Yohei Sakane (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Muhammed Naveed (KTM RC390)

500 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
5. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
6. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
5. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
6. Hunter Ciling (Kaw 400)

Amateur 500 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
3. Tony Filippelli (Kaw 400)
4. Sean Stevenson (Kaw 400)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Muhammed Naveed (KTM RC390)

Sunday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Steven Self (KTM RC390)

Formula Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kon Shuyeninov (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Samuel Gluss (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kon Shuyeninov (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur Formula Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Alejandro Vargas (Kaw ZX-6R)

Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnnie Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jordan Tropkoff (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)

Supersport Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
5. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Grant Boldt (Kaw ZX-6R)

Sunday:
1. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Samuel Gluss (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)

 

Amateur Supersport Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Steve Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Jordan Tropkoff (Suz GSX-R600)

Formula Open

Saturday:
1. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Sunday:
1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Rocco Landers (BMW S1000RR)
5. Wes Farnsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Nicolas Ciling (Kaw ZX-10R)

Amateur Formula Open

Saturday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Andrzej Gugnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Braxton Young (CBR600RR)

Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Andrzej Gugnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
6. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)

Supersport Open

Saturday:
1. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Sunday:
1. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Amateur Supersport Open

Saturday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Steve Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Braxton Young (Hon CBR600RR)

Formula Twins

Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
3. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
4. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
5. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
6. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
3. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
4. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
5. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
6. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)

Formula 40 Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
3. Tony Filippelli (Kaw 400)
4. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)

Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Ryan Whitman (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZFR3)
6. Steven Self (KTM RC390)

Formula 2

Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
3. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
4. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
5. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
6. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
6. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Formula 40

Saturday:
1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Dave Flett (BMW S1000RR)
3. Jon Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Jason Grant (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4)
6. Dan Zapkowski (Yam YZF-R1)

Sunday:
1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4)
3. Jon Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Dan Zapkowski (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Dave Flett (BMW S1000RR)
6. Jason Grant (Kaw ZX-10R)

Formula 40 Middleweight

Saturday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Grant Boldt (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Grant Boldt (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Josh Fogle(Yam YZF-R6)
6. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 40 Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
2. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Sunday:
1. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
2. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
4. Ana Mata (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
6. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

Sunday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
4. Ana Mata (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
6. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

Femmewalla

Saturday:
1. Alyssa Davis (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Alyssa Davis (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Ultra Lightweight Shootout

Saturday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
5. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
6. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
6. Jesse Norton (Yam YZF-R3)

CVMA Shootout, Presented by TrackDaz, and Socal Trackdays

Sunday Only:
1. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 58 Is Now Available

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 58 Is Now Available

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

MotoGP – The boys review what happened at the 2019 series finale in Valencia, Spain. MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE discussed.

MotoGP – Lorenzo retires and Moto2 World Champ Alex Marquez teams with his brother on the Repsol Honda team.

GUEST: Roger Hayden was teammates with his older brother Tommy on the Factory Kawasaki team from 2004 to 2006. He weighs in on what Alex and Marc can expect. Roger also gives them some advice.

MotoGP – 2020 has begun with a two-day test at Valencia.

WorldSBK – A quick chat about last week’s test with American Garrett Gerloff getting his first go at his new Yamaha R1.

Quickshift p/b ARAI:

1. Johann Zarco rumors, is it worth the hype?

2. Can Oncu to WorldSS… what do you think?

3. Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha won’t listen to him about the 2020 bike… what do you think?

 

MRA Honors Its 2019 Champions At Awards Banquet

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Motorcycle Roadracing Association honors Class Champions and 2019 Top 10 at Annual Awards Banquet

Centennial, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association held its annual awards banquet at the 2 Penguins Tap & Grill in Centennial Colorado last Saturday night.   Every year the MRA wastes no time in honoring and awarding the hard work, determination, and fantastic performance of the club’s competitors and crew.

This year the start of the ceremonies was a little different than in the past.  First, newly elected MRA President Jeremy Alexander welcomed the crowd and got the evening rolling with a video review of the 2019 season created by him and Robert Horn.  (the video is available at https://youtu.be/BVAvNpSctLs)

Strikingly different this time was the appreciation shown to outgoing President Jim Wilson.  Alexander recited an extremely impressive list of accomplishments Wilson achieved over his 10 years on the MRA board, including class championships, top 10’s, and most importantly a smooth running club with a healthy membership and comfortable financial status.   Wilson was presented with a very impressive poster commemorating his time with the MRA.   We wish Jim well and look forward to seeing him continue his involvement in motorcycle road racing, wherever that takes him.

Tony Baker and Jim Brewer were the Masters of Ceremonies this year.  The usual good humor, touching stories, and appreciation of accomplishments were accompanied with a rather astounding prank pulled on multiple class champion Shannon Moham by Louden David.  David used some props and hired a live mariachi band to interrupt Moham’s speech and embarrass the champion.  Moham, as always, took the attention well while threatening David with an unusual form of retaliation.   It remains to be seen if Moham will carry through.

Also remembered were a couple of the MRA members who are no longer with us.  Racer Chris Bennett lost his life in a street accident and, as is tradition with the MRA, his number 517 has been retired in his honor.  Also, long time MRA racer, supporter and leather artist Nate Butler passed away earlier this year.  We miss them both and took time to remember these lost members and friends.

All class champions were asked to speak about their season and to thank sponsors and supporters as were the top ten finishers from Race of the Rockies GTO and GTU.  The MRA also uses this annual event to recognize the contributions of the corner workers, timing & score keepers, spiritual leader, safety crew, and other people critical to having a successful race organization.

The following racers & club members were recognized with special awards:

Kathy Burke Cornerstone Award – Jim Browning

Sportsman of the Year – Dan “Otis” Turner

Bob Heaton Distinguished Service Award – Damir Gonzalez

Carl Sorensen Memorial Award – Shannon Moham

Don Bruner Memorial Award – Jim Hinton

Rookie of the Year Award – LJ Elder

Spiritual Leader – Paul “Boots” Reimer

AMA Service Award – Jim Brewer

AMA Safety Award – Damir Gonzalez

Outgoing Board Members – Jim Wilson, Brett Leveque

The MRA will start the 2020 season with its New Racer School featuring a classroom session on Friday evening, April 11th and on track instruction at High Plains Raceway on Saturday, April 12th.  2020 MRA racing will start at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of May 16-17 and will include the SuperStreet class.  See https://www.mra-racing.org/schedule/season-schedule/ next year for updates.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

Race of the Rockies Championship Top 10

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Nyles Gourlie
  3. Shannon Moham
  4. David Lambert
  5. Dan Turner
  6. Jared Dear
  7. Jim Hinton
  8. Jim Wilson
  9. Sean Thomas
  10. Mike Applehans

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Nyles Gourlie
  3. Dan Turner
  4. David Lambert
  5. Jim Wilson
  6. Mike Applehans
  7. Sean Thomas
  8. Jim Brewer
  9. John Borst
  10. Justin Lamkin

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Jim Hinton
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Nick Kaplan
  6. Jason Martinez
  7. Scott Morrison
  8. Louden David
  9. Ken Yee
  10. Brian Dobrowolski

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf
  2. Kerry Attridge
  3. Siobhan Bennett
  4. Kim Prichard

Clubman

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Dennis Stowers
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Jared Dear

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. James Wilkerson
  2. Chris Brown
  3. Dallas W.A. Sherman
  4. John Hunter
  5. Phillip Hergenrader

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. Matt Neuberger
  2. Aaron Hersh
  3. LJ Elder
  4. Phillip Takahashi
  5. Brandon Blanding

Firestone Walker 805’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert
  2. Aaron Hersh
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Scott Weitmann
  5. Kevin Madden

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh
  2. Phillip Takahashi
  3. Scott Weitmann
  4. Phillip Pleiss
  5. Dan Parker

Northern Colorado Powersports’ Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. Dan Turner
  4. Nyles Gourlie
  5. Jim Wilson

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. Nyles Gourlie
  4. Jim Wilson
  5. Mike Applehans

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Phillip Hergenrader
  3. Jim Wilson
  4. John Hunter
  5. Chris Higgins

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Dennis Stowers
  4. Nick Kaplan
  5. Brian Dobrowolski

Legion of Speed’s Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Jim Hinton
  2. Shannon Moham
  3. Jason Martinez
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Jared Dear

Lisa Gaimara with Supreme Lending’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Matt Neuberger
  4. Jim Hinton
  5. Nick Kaplan

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Matt Neuberger

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Jason Martinez

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Nick Kaplan
  5. Aaron Hersh

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Ricky Orlando
  3. Jon Glaefke
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Joshua Baker

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Jon Glaefke
  3. Ricky Orlando
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Josh Baker

Kimco Services’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Jason Madsen
  2. Cameron Lee
  3. Chris Anderson
  4. Justen Behmer
  5. Colton Wulf

SCS Incorporated SuperTwins GTO

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Robb Weins
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Jim Brewer
  5. Matt Meyer

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Ricky Orlando
  3. Jon Glaefke
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Joshua Baker

Absolute Michelin & Automotive’s Thunderbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Dennis Stowers
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Robb Weins
  5. Ricky Orlando

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. James Wilkerson
  4. Jim Wilson
  5. Dennie Burke

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Nick Kaplan
  4. Ken Yee
  5. Mike Lakritz

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup

  1. Jason Madsen
  2. Chris Anderson
  3. Colton Wulf
  4. Bob Halbert
  5. Brian Jackson

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup

  1. Cameron Lee
  2. Justen Behmer
  3. Dan Parker
  4. Richard Nguyen
  5. Susan Hickok

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Colorado Class

  1. Jon Glaefke
  2. James Wilkerson
  3. Stephen Husbands
  4. Jason Madsen
  5. Cameron Lee

Aaron Petrie’s Supermoto

  1. James Wilkerson
  2. Kevin Kurtz
  3. Mike Morrison
  4. Marc Rawlings
  5. Hunter Neafus

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader
  2. Dallas W A Sherman
  3. CJ Walker
  4. John Hunter
  5. LJ Elder

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. LJ Elder
  2. Christopher Jaech
  3. Brandon Blanding
  4. Mike O’Donnell
  5. Nathan Morales

Formula PB

  1. Justen Behmer

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Quickest On Day Two Of Testing At Valencia (Updated)

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MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Quickest On Day Two Of Testing At Valencia (Updated)

Best Race Lap Record: 1:31.171, Jorge Lorenzo, 2016

All Time Lap Record: 1:29.401, Jorge Lorenzo, 2016

 

FIM MotoGP World Championship

Circuit De La Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo

Valencia, Spain

November 20, 2019

Day Two Test Results (all on Michelin tires):

  1. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 1:29.849
  2. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), 1:30.013
  3. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), 1:30.114
  4. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), 1:30.316
  5. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), 1:30.427
  6. Alex Rins, Spain (Suzuki), 1:30.503
  7. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:30.556
  8. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), 1:30.685
  9. Valentino Rossi, Italy (Yamaha), 1:30.781
  10. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), 1:30.854
  11. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), 1:31.143
  12. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), 1:31.258
  13. Michele Pirro, Italy (Ducati), 1:31.424*
  14. Dani Pedrosa, Spain (KTM), 1:31.470*
  15. Iker Lecuona, Spain (KTM), 1:31.515
  16. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), 1:31.526
  17. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), 1:31.597
  18. Stefan Bradl, Germany (Honda), 1:31.657*
  19. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), 1:31.800
  20. Alex Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:32.235
  21. Bradley Smith, UK (Aprilia), 1:32.249*
  22. Brad Binder, South Africa (KTM), 1:32.367
  23. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), no time recorded
  24. Mika Kallio, Finland (KTM), no time recorded*

*test rider

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Viñales fastest to turn the tables on Day 2

The Spaniard leads Quartararo and Morbidelli on Wednesday as the Valencia test wraps up

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) topped Day 2 of the Valencia test and it was once again a Yamaha 1-2-3, with the trio at the top within three tenths. Viñales was the only rider in the 1:29s – true of Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) at the weekend – and the number 12 narrowly beat the Frenchman’s pole time on Wednesday. Quartararo was 0.164 in arrears, with Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) within 0.265 of the top. Honda’s Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) was the only other man within half a second…

Viñales fastest was set on the ‘new’ bike – with a different chassis and new engine – and the Spaniard put in 67 laps on the final day of testing, topping the timesheets with his 56th. Teammate Valentino Rossi was once again ninth, and ‘The Doctor’ did 68 laps on Wednesday. He was within 0.968 of the top and suffered a mechanical problem in the afternoon, but got back out.

Quartararo and Morbidelli, meanwhile, didn’t say much about what they were working on – “some small things” and the Frenchman said it was more a day of riding than testing as yet. For a man only just starting his second season, the 64 laps were doubtlessly useful, however, and Morbidelli added another 52 to the team’s count.

Marc Marquez (93) and Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Marc Marquez (93) and Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

For Crutchlow it was a mammoth day of work. The Brit headed out on the ‘2020’ bike, suffered a crash but managed to prove Yamaha’s closest competitor on the timesheets and improve his laptime from the weekend after 73 laps. Speaking of the number 73, Alex Marquez, on the other side of the LCR Honda garage, was the only man to do more laps. The rookie did 79 on his second day as an HRC MotoGP™ rider, shaving six tenths off his time from Tuesday.

Reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made some more Honda headlines, however. The number 93 rode around with his brother AND premiered the aero seen on Crutchlow yesterday, with the all-black Honda breaking cover bearing a 93 in the afternoon, and he ended the day in seventh after 71 laps. He also suffered a failed getaway earlier in the day, and his teammate for the test – in the garage at least – also suffered an issue on Wednesday as Stefan Bradl ground to a halt. Nevertheless the German was able to complete 53 laps by the end of play.

Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Team Suzuki Ecstar were fifth and sixth on Wednesday. The new engine previously having been put through its paces by test rider Sylvain Guintoli was a big focus for the Hamamatsu factory as they look for a step forward in terms of outright speed, and Joan Mir was the quickest Suzuki on Day 2. He put in a 1:30.427 and did 61 laps, but teammate Alex Rins was just 0.076 off and did 47 laps. They plan to continue testing the engine at Jerez.

Pol Espargaro (44). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Pol Espargaro (44). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

KTM stole a few headlines on Day 2. For their speed – Pol Espargaro’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) impressive showing and that of Red Bull KTM Tech 3’s Iker Lecuona – and they had the new kids on the block, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Lecuona, taking some tips from the veterans. But there were also a few crashes, with each of the three racers all going down. Espargaro first, Lecuona later and Binder even later in the day. Espargaro’s crash, however, led to his fastest lap as he was then forced to switch bike to another new chassis – and found immediate positives. He was eighth and did 46 laps, Pedrosa 14th after 48 laps and Lecuona just 0.045 off the three-time World Champion by the end of play. Binder did 66 laps on Day 2.

Iker Lecuona (27). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Iker Lecuona (27). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

The Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso, meanwhile, was focused on gathering more information on what they tested on Day 1, one big thing of note being a new chassis. Some sensors were spotted on the rear of the Borgo Panigale machine too on Wednesday, and the ‘salad box’ was back. Danilo Petrucci, however, was not back. The Italian remained sidelined by his bothersome shoulder, although Michele Pirro was once again on track to put the laps in – 40 of them – and Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) was all action stations too. The Aussie explained he’d been doing back to back comparisons with the first version of the 2020 machines because the number 09 was ruled out. Miller was fastest Ducati in 10th, just ahead of Dovizioso. Tito Rabat (Reale Avintia Racing) was 12th, ahead of Pirro.

Jack Miller (43). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Jack Miller (43). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

For Aprilia, it was another day of track action working with their 2019 machines. Aleix Espargaro was 16th after 43 laps, Aprilia Racing Team Gresini teammate Andrea Iannone in 19th. Espargaro crashed at the final corner, and Iannone ran on at Turn 1 with the RS-GP then catching alight – rider ok. Test rider Bradley Smith was also on track and did another 32 laps to add to the information-gathering tally.

That’s it from Valencia and the first test of 2020 – with Jerez up next as a two-day test takes place on Monday and Tuesday. Who will reign there? Will we see more engines, chassis updates, more aero and even more tech on show? And can Yamaha keep their dominion so far? Check out motogp.com for coverage, interviews and more.

 

British Superbike: Honda Fielding Brothers Glenn And Andrew Irwin On CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP In 2020

Brothers Andrew Irwin (left) and Glenn Irwin (right). Photo courtesy of Honda UK.
Brothers Andrew Irwin (left) and Glenn Irwin (right). Photo courtesy of Honda UK.

Honda Racing launch fresh campaign on the roads and the British Superbike Championship with a formidable team line-up

Honda (UK) is pleased to announce a return to road racing as the Honda Racing team prepares a fresh campaign at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT races, with a new rider line-up of Glenn Irwin and Davey Todd, who will contest the Superbike and Superstock classes aboard the all-new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.

Alongside the roads team, Honda Racing continues in the British Superbike Championship where Glenn joins his brother Andrew, and Davey will become Tom Neave’s teammate in the National Superstock 1000 Championship, as the Louth-based team look to secure both titles.

Neil Fletcher, Head of Motorcycles, Honda UK, commented on the news: “Racing is in the blood at Honda, so we’re delighted to be expanding our motorsport activities under Honda (UK). Armed with a new rider line-up and of course the all new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, the team will be looking to have a great year in both the circuit and road racing programme. I can’t wait to see how our racing campaign unfolds, bring on 2020!”

Although a newcomer to the Isle of Man TT races, Glenn is certainly no stranger to the road racing scene where he’s had a string of successes at the North West 200 in Northern Ireland. Making his debut in 2017, the Carrickfergus man impressed as he took his maiden victory in the final Superbike race. He went one better a year later to secure both Superbike wins, and again in 2019 he won and came second in the feature races.

Glenn had a mixed season in the 2019 British Superbike Championship, but in 2018 he finished third in the championship and took his first BSB win that season at the final round. Throughout that year he enjoyed regular visits to the podium securing five second place finishes and one third place.

A relative newcomer to the roads, Davey has continued to impress since embarking on his first full road-race campaign in 2018. A year earlier he made his debut at the Ulster Grand Prix, where he placed second in the Dundrod 150 National race. Consistency was key at the NW200 where he was crowned top newcomer, but it was at the TT where the 24-year-old really made his mark, lapping the Mountain Circuit at 127.890mph and becoming the second fastest newcomer in the history of the event.

In his second year on the roads, Davey secured his maiden NW200 win in the Supersport class and also came third on the podium in the Superstock race. Meanwhile at the TT he continued to learn the circuit and completed race week with five top-ten finishes. Away from the roads he has enjoyed time in the National Superstock 600 Championship, finishing sixth overall in 2016.

Meanwhile with his brother on-board, Andrew will be looking to continue his good form after a successful first-full year in the British Championship. Developing round-by-round, the 25-year-old secured his first BSB win at Thruxton and completed the year in eighth place after just missing out on a Showdown spot. Superstock 1000 contender Tom, will be looking for further podiums and wins in 2020 after his season was cruelly ended at the penultimate round at Donington Park where he fell and fractured his left foot, wrapping up the season in seventh position.

2020 is certainly shaping up to be an exciting year for the Honda Racing team, with a fresh rider line-up, Honda (UK) taking back responsibility for the road racing campaign and the arrival of the all-new 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, there’s a lot to be excited about. The team will take delivery of the new Fireblade at the end of the year, with a full test schedule set to take place early in the New Year.

QUOTES

Andrew Irwin

Reflecting back on 2019 I think it was a really positive year. There were some negatives and a few things to learn from, but I know the areas I need to work on, and I really think for 2020 I can be a real Showdown fighter. Having Glenn as my teammate will be a really good thing, he’s a best friend as much as he is my brother and I think it’s good to have a strong teammate – the first rule of racing is to beat your teammate and of course, I will want to do that! I’m looking forward to it and think it will be a good atmosphere and we’ll work well together. Signing for Honda again was easy as I knew what I wanted and for me there wasn’t another option, I know everyone in the team and believe in the people around me. I’d like to thank Harv and Honda Racing for the opportunity and hopefully I can repay them!

Glenn Irwin

I guess it’s natural to be excited to join Honda, but I really am! I got a taste for the team at the end of this season with Andrew and got to see the structure and the atmosphere in the garage, it’s an experienced team and to be associated with a brand like Honda, is a dream come true. I’ve had Andrew as a teammate before, but this time it’s different as I guess I am the new guy! We are best friends and I think this is key as we’ll work together, share information and we won’t keep anything from each other, which is important as our task is to develop the new Fireblade. I’m enjoying doing the homework for the TT and learning it, there’s no expectations whatsoever, we’re not going there to win in year one, the place requires a lot of respect and time and that’s what we’ll give it. It’s a privilege to make my debut there on the new Fireblade as a lot of people will be wanting to see it in action, so I have to prepare the best I can for the most professional and safe job in my first year.

Tom Neave

To sign with Honda for a second year, is really a dream come true. This year has been a steep learning curve in my first full season in the Superstock 1000 class, but I have really enjoyed it, and it was just a shame for it to end early with a crash. The 2020 Fireblade is exciting and I can’t wait to get the winter out the way and get testing in the New Year. Looking back to when I started racing, to where I am now I feel so proud with how far I have come, I’m going to make the most of this amazing opportunity and hope I can do everyone at Honda, and those who support me proud.

Davey Todd

I am really excited to sign for Honda Racing for the 2020 season. We all know Honda’s history and I grew up watching the factory team and that’s what got me into racing, and it’s been a lifelong dream to ride for Honda. I’m looking forward to getting back to the British Championship and I think I’ve got a lot to give there. I had one season in 2016 and then concentrated a little more on the roads, but I don’t want to be thought of as just a roads guy. The 2020 Fireblade looks incredible and after seeing it I am more excited that I was before – if that’s even possible! I also want to thank Havier and Honda Racing for giving me this opportunity on the roads and also in the National Superstock 1000 Championship, having that belief in me really means a lot and I can’t wait to get started!

Havier Beltran

Team Manager

I am very excited about how next year is shaping up, for sure there’s a huge buzz with the new Fireblade, which we’re all very excited to get our hands on, but also Honda (UK) taking back the road racing programme. With the riders we have for the year, I think we’re in for some good results both on the roads and in the British championship. Andrew and Tom made so much progress last year, I think knowing what they know now will be a massive help when we get started. Davey and Glenn are both new to us on the roads, but they have definitely made their marks and impressed in their careers to date.

MIPS Details Motorcycle Industry Expansion​ ​With Safety Symposium In Southern California

MIPS CEO Max Strandwitz (left) and Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer Peter Halldin (right) speaking with members of the media November 20 in Anaheim, California. Photo courtesy of Next Level Sports, Inc.
MIPS CEO Max Strandwitz (left) and Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer Peter Halldin (right) speaking with members of the media November 20 in Anaheim, California. Photo courtesy of Next Level Sports, Inc.

STOCKHOLM (November 21, 2019) – MIPS AB, the Swedish-based innovator of multi-directional helmet protection technology, welcomed several of its partner brands and key members of the two-wheeled media to its first motorcycle safety symposium in Southern California. The gathering served as an ideal opportunity to bring together a collection of some of the most important figures in the industry, where MIPS executives educated the group on the science behind the Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) and provided an avenue for attendees to spread critical awareness throughout the industry and its consumers.

Chief Executive Officer, Max Strandwitz, and Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer, Peter Halldin, shared insight into what exactly MIPS is, the history of the brand, the technology itself, and its expansive presence across an array of sporting disciplines. More than 24 years of research with the Stockholm Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and over 27,000 individual tests have helped develop MIPS’ technology, allowing it to become the leading protective ingredient in helmets for the equestrian, cycling, mountain bike and snow sports marketplaces. MIPS is also seeing an increased presence in the sport of hockey, and helmets utilized by construction workers.

MIPS’ endeavor into the motorcycle marketplace is still relatively new, and research regarding protecting riders from traumatic brain injury continues to evolve in an effort to make improvements to the current technology. However, in just a few short years, more than 20 different brands have adopted MIPS as the technology of choice for rotational protection, including world-renowned companies like Alpinestars, Bell, Thor, and Troy Lee Designs, each of which were on hand to showcase their newest helmets utilizing MIPS.

“MIPS has become synonymous across a variety of enthusiast-driven helmet sports and our expansion into motorcycling was a natural progression for the technology,” stated Strandwitz. “While we’ve had the privilege of partnering with many of the motorcycle industry’s most recognized and well respected brands, we are still working on bringing awareness to not just MIPS, but rotational protection as a whole. This symposium is a great opportunity to do exactly that.”

The subject of rotational impact protection has become a focal point in the two-wheeled space, particularly in regards to motorcycle racing. That is evident in the new helmet safety standards recently introduced by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). These new standards, which currently focus on road racing and will soon expand to include off-road racing, present a groundbreaking period that will push the evolution of helmet safety to not only recognize, but also emphasize rotational protection.

“While many people are now becoming more aware of rotational protection, this is a subject we’ve continually researched and developed for quite a long time at MIPS,” explained Halldin. “As we move forward with our efforts in the motorcycle space, all of the knowledge we’ve gained over the past 24 years has presented us with an opportunity to share that data with significant and influential organizations like the FIM. Our ultimate goal is to ensure consumers around the world are equipping themselves with the most effective helmet protection possible, and new safety standards like the ones now implemented for the world’s premier road racing series are hopefully the first step in that process.”

Each of the attending brands took a turn to speak to the audience, bringing special attention to the newest and most innovative MIPS-equipped helmets available in the marketplace. Notably, Alpinestars featured its Supertech M10 motocross helmet, which was formally brought to market in 2018, and invited motocross champion Aaron Plessinger to introduce his custom-painted design for the upcoming season. In addition to Alpinestars, longtime helmet manufacturer Bell showcased its diverse range of MIPS-equipped helmets, including the Star and Qualifier models for the street, the Moto-9 for motocross, and the MX-9 for adventure riding. Southern California based legacy brands Troy Lee Designs and Thor highlighted their respective models as well, with Troy Lee’s SE4 and Thor’s entry level Sector.

About MIPS:

MIPS specializes in helmet-based safety and protection of the brain. Based on an ingredient brand model, MIPS Brain Protection System (BPS) is sold to the global helmet industry. MIPS solutions are patented in all relevant markets and are based on more than 20 years of research and development together with the Royal Institute of Technology and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. MIPS is the world leader in this field. The company’s headquarters, with 32 employees in research and development, sales, marketing and administration is located in Stockholm together with the test facility. For more information, visit mipsprotection.com.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Will No Longer Be Managed By SCRAMP

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

For the first time since 1957, Laguna Seca Raceway (currently known as WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca) will not be managed by SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) as the Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC to manage the racetrack and its surrounding campground through the end of 2023.

 

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the new deal with A&D Narigi Consulting LLC during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, November 19.

 

SCRAMP raised the money to build the racetrack in 1957, the same year it went into operation, on land owned by the U.S. Army. SCRAMP managed the racetrack ever since, even after ownership of the land was transferred from the U.S. Army to Monterey County.

 

SCRAMP, a non-profit organization run by a small permanent staff and hundreds of volunteers, continued to manage the racetrack under a concessionaire agreement for decades with costs and revenues shared by SCRAMP and Monterey County.

 

Following accusations of mismanagement by SCRAMP, which were backed up by independent audits, Monterey County took control of the racetrack in 2017, hired SCRAMP as a management company to run the racetrack under a new three-year agreement scheduled to end December 31, 2019, and started searching for a new group to run the facility.

 

The final leg of that search was kicked into high gear in October, when the Monterey County Board of Supervisors sent out a request for proposal seeking parties interested in managing WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The deadline to submit the multi-year, multi-million-dollar proposals was just two weeks later.

 

Monterey County received three proposals: One from SCRAMP; one from Laguna Seca Management LLC, a group led by long-time racing promoter and motorsports industry veteran Chris Pook; and one from A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.

 

A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC is an entity established by John V. Narigi, who has “over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, covering all disciplines of the profession. Most recently, he was the Vice President and General Manager of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa for over twenty-five years,” according to the proposal submitted by A&D Narigi Consulting. Narigi has no direct motorsports experience but is “passionate about racing and what Laguna Seca Recreational Area and WEatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca could become.”

 

The five-member Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the deal with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC, which will go into effect January 1, 2020.

 

“The most favorable and aligned with what was sought by the County was the proposal from A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC,” read a report from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. “County staff has negotiated an agreement with A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC, as attached, for Board consideration. While all firms were considered, A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC brought a unique local business/hospitality approach to the forefront and is most closely aligned with the timeline and business model required for future success. Staff concluded that A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC would be the best firm to move LSRA to the next phase. Staff and A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC continue to be committed to working with all volunteer groups to value and honor their continued service and spirit of volunteerism at LSRA.”

Energica Bringing Its 2020 Electric Motorcycles To IMS Show In Long Beach, California

Energica's 2020-models (from left): the new Eva Ribelle, the Ego+, and the Eva EsseEsse9+. Photo by Marcello Mannoni, courtesy of Energica.
Energica's 2020-models (from left): the new Eva Ribelle, the Ego+, and the Eva EsseEsse9+. Photo by Marcello Mannoni, courtesy of Energica.

IMS Long Beach 2019: Energica MY2020

 

Energica Motor Company, the preeminent Italian manufacturer of high-performance electric motorcycles, announces ground-breaking new MY2020 models, revised pricing for the U.S. market and new technology offerings and upgrades.

 

Long Beach, November 2019

 

Energica Motor Company Inc., the US division of the Italian parent company, will be present at the Long Beach IMS Show for the fourth year in a row.

 

Energica’s selection as the single manufacturer for the inaugural FIM Enel MotoE™ races this year and the technical developments made possible from this have been a game-changer for the Company.  The incorporation of the 21.5 kWh lithium-ion battery in three new models means that Energica now has the battery pack with the biggest capacity and power ever installed on a production electric motorcycle.  Thanks to the new power unit, the electric motorcycles made in Modena get a improved torque: 200 Nm for the Eva EsseEsse9+, 215 Nm for the Ego+ and Eva Ribelle.

It is not all about performance, however, as weight and riding range are also positively affected: the MY2020 models are 5% lighter and have a 60% higher riding range:  

City 249 miles, Combined 143 miles, Highway 112 miles.

Added to this, Energica continues to feature all three levels of charging as standard (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) with DC Charging capability, resulting in 249 miles of city range achieved in about one hour (40 min charging up 80% SOC); or through Level 2 charging at 41.5 miles per hour.

 

These technical features answer the perennial query of riders everywhere, when contemplating an electric motorcycle for the first time: “How far does it go?” followed by: “How long does it take to charge?” As Stefano Benatti, CEO of Energica Motor Company Inc. pointed out, “We’re already seen many traditional sportbike riders convert to the Ego because of its outstanding performance and excitement; we now anticipate that many other ICE fans will switch because the range is now more than sufficient for their riding needs.”

 

At the Energica IMS Long Beach stand, three bikes will be displayed, the Ego+ Sportbike in Sport Black, the Eva Ribelle Streetfighter in Stealth Grey and also the Eva EsseEsse9+ Retro Naked in Shocking Blue.  All three motorcycles will feature the larger 21.5 kWh battery and other new features for 2020 including increased torque, reduced weight, and long-range connectivity Energica Connected Ride as standard.

 

In 2020 two models will continue to also be offered with the current 13.4 kWh battery, the Ego Sportbike and the Eva EsseEsse9 Retro Naked, at substantially lower MSRP.

 

 

U.S. Sales Network and Pricing

 

This year, Energica Motor Company continued expansion into additional important European and extra-European markets (including Japan and China) as well as adding select dealers in the United States. The U.S. distribution network currently includes 11 dealer locations in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas, with additional U.S. locations planned by the spring and summer of 2020.

 

U.S. Pricing for 2020 Models

 

Energica is now able to announce pricing for all 2020 models, with a clear separation of prices between the new 21.5 kWh models (Ego+, Eva Ribelle, Eva EsseEsse9+) and the two models retaining the 13.4 kWh batteries (Ego, Eva EsseEsse9.) Prices will be as follows:

 

Energica Ego+                                  21.5 kWh                     starting from $23,870

Eva Ribelle                                         21.5 kWh                     starting from $22,160

Eva EsseEsse9+                               21.5 kWh                     starting from $21,350

Ego                                                     13.4 kWh                     starting from $19,540

Eva EsseEsse9                                  13.4 kWh                     starting from $17,620

 

Availability

 

New 2020 models with the 21.5 kWh batteries will be available beginning in February 2020.

 

To help allocate initial production, pre-sale deposits will be accepted to guarantee early access to these highly anticipated and much-in-demand motorcycles.

 

More information on www.energicamotor.com and www.energicamotorusa.com.

 

Visit the Energica stand at:

 

  • IMS Long Beach – November 22 – 24, 2019
  • IMS New York – December 6 – 8, 2019

World Superbike: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Not On 2020 Schedule

The World Superbike field, including American Garrett Gerloff, will not be seen charging down into Turn Two at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in 2020. Photo courtesy of Dorna WorldSBK Press Office.
The World Superbike field, including American Garrett Gerloff, will not be seen charging down into Turn Two at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in 2020. Photo courtesy of Dorna WorldSBK Press Office.

MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Schedule:

2/28/-3/1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia

3/13-15 Losail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar

3/27-29 Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

4/17-19 TT Circuit Assen, Assen, Netherlands

5/8-10 Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola, Imola, Italy

5/22-24 MotorLand Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain

6/12-14 Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, San Marino

7/3-5 Donington Park, Donington, England

7/31-8/2 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Oschersleben, Germany

9/4-6 Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao, Portugal

9/18-20 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

9/25-27 Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny-Cours, FRance

10/9-11 Circuito San Juan Villicum, San Juan, Argentina

Canadian Superbike: Dunlop Continuing As Control Tire Supplier Through 2022

Action from the 2019 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy of CSBK/PMP.
Action from the 2019 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy of CSBK/PMP.

Dunlop Continues Spec Tire Deal for Mopar CSBK Canadian Nationals

Toronto, ON  –  November 20, 2019  –  Dunlop Motorcycle Tires have agreed to extend their support of the Mopar CSBK Canadian National motorcycle roadracing Championship through the completion of the 2022 racing season.  Toronto, ON based CSBK organizers Professional Motorsports Productions are proud to confirm the continuation of their “spec tire” arrangement with Dunlop, handled by Canadian Distributor Pro 6 Racing in Toronto, ON.

The CSBK Series will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Superbike racing in Canada during the 2020 Championship season, with a full schedule announced shortly.

Dunlop have served as the Official Tire of the Mopar CSBK Series since 2014, with a range of both slick and DOT type tires exclusively available through Pro 6 at each venue on the National tour.  Dunlop have also served as the control tire for the American National Series since 2009.

“We are proud of Dunlop’s contribution to the ongoing growth of the National Championship tour in Canada,” explained Mike Buckley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.  “We are pleased with the status of the CSBK series, the performance of the racers on our tires, and our involvement on the Canadian National and Club scene.  It’s a logical step to continue our positive relationship with CSBK.”

As well as providing spec tires for each of the five National classes on the Mopar CSBK Championship, Dunlop also support special initiatives including the use of Qualifying “Q” tires at selected events, including the final season event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, formerly Mosport International, near Bowmanville, ON.

“Since we began providing Dunlop tires for the CSBK Series in 2014, we’ve been fortunate to work with the top riders and steadily improve our product,” explained Pro 6 Owner Sandy Noce.  “We have some strong concepts for the future of CSBK, and everyone with Dunlop is looking forward to ongoing product development and superior performance.”

BMW Motorrad’s Ben Young of Collingwood, ON, earned his first career overall number one plate with success in the featured Pro Superbike category in 2019.  Will Hornblower of Sarnia, ON, also used Dunlop slicks on his Bickle Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 on his way to the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike National crown.

“We’re very proud of our ongoing, co-operative relationship with Dunlop, and I think we have worked very well together for the past six seasons,” explained CSBK Series boss Colin Fraser.  “We are looking forward to a great 40th Anniversary celebration in 2020, and Dunlop are a big part of the amazing history of Canadian motorcycle road racing.”

“I think Dunlop have responded well to the various challenges you face as a spec race tire supplier, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner,” confirmed Fraser.” We’re looking forward to continuing future growth with Dunlop’s help.”

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires and Pro 6 Racing will confirm the tire selection available for Pro and Amateur competitors for the 2020 Mopar CSBK Series during the upcoming winter Motorcycle Show season in Canada.

CVMA: Michael Gilbert Wins Shootout Race At Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

Michael Gilbert (1) leading David Anthony (25) in the CVMA Shootout race. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy of CVMA.
Michael Gilbert (1) leading David Anthony (25) in a CVMA Shootout race. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy of CVMA.

Round 3 brought clear and sunny skies and epic battles across all classes during the November 16-17, 2019 round of CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.

Rocco Landers won all of the Ultra Lightweight races he entered over the weekend, taking wins in Ultra Lightweight Shootout, and 500 Supersport both days, with Errol Sullivan taking second place in those same races.  Both Rocco and Errol raced on the Kawasaki Ninja 400.

During the club’s premier race, the CVMA Shootout presented by TrackDaz and SoCal Track Days, Michael Gilbert and “Aussie Dave” Anthony ran away from the field with a rather epic scrap and a close finish at the line.  Wyatt Farris rounded out the top 3 in the class; all of the top 3 riders were aboard a Kawasaki ZX-10R .

Wyatt Farris and Michael Gilbert traded wins in Open Supersport both days, with Michael setting a new Open Supersport lap record of 1:45.987.

In Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight, Emily Grana – aboard her Kawasaki 400 – shared the podium both days with Shannon Deane on her Yamaha YZF-R3, and Savannah Jaska on her Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Tired of looking out your window and seeing snow? Make a road trip to SoCal and enjoy some sunshine and competition with one of the best clubs in the country. Racing resumes at Chuckwalla on January 19, 2019.

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from. Additionally, CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete.

Log on to www.cvmaracing.com for more information.

CVMA. It’s club racing done right.

Round 3 Results:

350 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Lei Tian (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Ryan Whitman (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)

Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)
5. Mike Shyu (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Paul Magnano (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 350 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Yohei Sakane (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Steven Greenwalt (KTM RC390)
4. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)

Sunday:
1. Yohei Sakane (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Muhammed Naveed (KTM RC390)

500 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
5. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
6. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
5. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
6. Hunter Ciling (Kaw 400)

Amateur 500 Supersport

Saturday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
3. Tony Filippelli (Kaw 400)
4. Sean Stevenson (Kaw 400)
5. Steven Self (KTM RC390)
6. Muhammed Naveed (KTM RC390)

Sunday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Steven Self (KTM RC390)

Formula Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kon Shuyeninov (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Samuel Gluss (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kon Shuyeninov (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur Formula Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Alejandro Vargas (Kaw ZX-6R)

Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnnie Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jordan Tropkoff (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)

Supersport Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
5. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Grant Boldt (Kaw ZX-6R)

Sunday:
1. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Samuel Gluss (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Robert Brittain (Yam YZF-R6)

 

Amateur Supersport Middleweight

Saturday:
1. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Steve Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Jordan Tropkoff (Suz GSX-R600)

Formula Open

Saturday:
1. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Sunday:
1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Rocco Landers (BMW S1000RR)
5. Wes Farnsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Nicolas Ciling (Kaw ZX-10R)

Amateur Formula Open

Saturday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Andrzej Gugnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
6. Braxton Young (CBR600RR)

Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Andrzej Gugnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
6. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)

Supersport Open

Saturday:
1. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Sunday:
1. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Amateur Supersport Open

Saturday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Steve Townsend (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. Hunter Fermil (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Craig Walker (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Nick Dremel (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Braxton Young (Hon CBR600RR)

Formula Twins

Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
3. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
4. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
5. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
6. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
3. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
4. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
5. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
6. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)

Formula 40 Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
3. Tony Filippelli (Kaw 400)
4. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)

Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Quinn Swift (Kaw 400)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Ryan Whitman (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZFR3)
6. Steven Self (KTM RC390)

Formula 2

Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
3. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
4. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
5. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
6. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
6. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Formula 40

Saturday:
1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Dave Flett (BMW S1000RR)
3. Jon Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Jason Grant (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4)
6. Dan Zapkowski (Yam YZF-R1)

Sunday:
1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4)
3. Jon Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Dan Zapkowski (Yam YZF-R1)
5. Dave Flett (BMW S1000RR)
6. Jason Grant (Kaw ZX-10R)

Formula 40 Middleweight

Saturday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Grant Boldt (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jim Hornaday (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R6)

Sunday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Grant Boldt (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Josh Fogle(Yam YZF-R6)
6. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 40 Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
2. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Sunday:
1. Jon Glaefke (Kra Evo2R)
2. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight

Saturday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
4. Ana Mata (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
6. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

Sunday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Savannah Jaska (Kaw 300R)
4. Ana Mata (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
6. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)

Femmewalla

Saturday:
1. Alyssa Davis (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Sunday:
1. Alyssa Davis (Hon CBR600RR)
2. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Ashley Koehler (Suz SV650)

Ultra Lightweight Shootout

Saturday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
5. Aden Thao (Kaw 400)
6. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)

Sunday:
1. Rocco Landers (Kaw 400)
2. Errol Sullivan (Kaw 400)
3. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
4. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
6. Jesse Norton (Yam YZF-R3)

CVMA Shootout, Presented by TrackDaz, and Socal Trackdays

Sunday Only:
1. Michael Gilbert (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Wyatt Farris (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Corey Alexander (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 58 Is Now Available

Marc Marquez (93) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy of Greg's Garage Pod.
Marc Marquez (93) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy of Greg's Garage Pod.

Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:

MotoGP – The boys review what happened at the 2019 series finale in Valencia, Spain. MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE discussed.

MotoGP – Lorenzo retires and Moto2 World Champ Alex Marquez teams with his brother on the Repsol Honda team.

GUEST: Roger Hayden was teammates with his older brother Tommy on the Factory Kawasaki team from 2004 to 2006. He weighs in on what Alex and Marc can expect. Roger also gives them some advice.

MotoGP – 2020 has begun with a two-day test at Valencia.

WorldSBK – A quick chat about last week’s test with American Garrett Gerloff getting his first go at his new Yamaha R1.

Quickshift p/b ARAI:

1. Johann Zarco rumors, is it worth the hype?

2. Can Oncu to WorldSS… what do you think?

3. Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha won’t listen to him about the 2020 bike… what do you think?

 

MRA Honors Its 2019 Champions At Awards Banquet

Motorcycle Roadracing Association honors Class Champions and 2019 Top 10 at Annual Awards Banquet

Centennial, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association held its annual awards banquet at the 2 Penguins Tap & Grill in Centennial Colorado last Saturday night.   Every year the MRA wastes no time in honoring and awarding the hard work, determination, and fantastic performance of the club’s competitors and crew.

This year the start of the ceremonies was a little different than in the past.  First, newly elected MRA President Jeremy Alexander welcomed the crowd and got the evening rolling with a video review of the 2019 season created by him and Robert Horn.  (the video is available at https://youtu.be/BVAvNpSctLs)

Strikingly different this time was the appreciation shown to outgoing President Jim Wilson.  Alexander recited an extremely impressive list of accomplishments Wilson achieved over his 10 years on the MRA board, including class championships, top 10’s, and most importantly a smooth running club with a healthy membership and comfortable financial status.   Wilson was presented with a very impressive poster commemorating his time with the MRA.   We wish Jim well and look forward to seeing him continue his involvement in motorcycle road racing, wherever that takes him.

Tony Baker and Jim Brewer were the Masters of Ceremonies this year.  The usual good humor, touching stories, and appreciation of accomplishments were accompanied with a rather astounding prank pulled on multiple class champion Shannon Moham by Louden David.  David used some props and hired a live mariachi band to interrupt Moham’s speech and embarrass the champion.  Moham, as always, took the attention well while threatening David with an unusual form of retaliation.   It remains to be seen if Moham will carry through.

Also remembered were a couple of the MRA members who are no longer with us.  Racer Chris Bennett lost his life in a street accident and, as is tradition with the MRA, his number 517 has been retired in his honor.  Also, long time MRA racer, supporter and leather artist Nate Butler passed away earlier this year.  We miss them both and took time to remember these lost members and friends.

All class champions were asked to speak about their season and to thank sponsors and supporters as were the top ten finishers from Race of the Rockies GTO and GTU.  The MRA also uses this annual event to recognize the contributions of the corner workers, timing & score keepers, spiritual leader, safety crew, and other people critical to having a successful race organization.

The following racers & club members were recognized with special awards:

Kathy Burke Cornerstone Award – Jim Browning

Sportsman of the Year – Dan “Otis” Turner

Bob Heaton Distinguished Service Award – Damir Gonzalez

Carl Sorensen Memorial Award – Shannon Moham

Don Bruner Memorial Award – Jim Hinton

Rookie of the Year Award – LJ Elder

Spiritual Leader – Paul “Boots” Reimer

AMA Service Award – Jim Brewer

AMA Safety Award – Damir Gonzalez

Outgoing Board Members – Jim Wilson, Brett Leveque

The MRA will start the 2020 season with its New Racer School featuring a classroom session on Friday evening, April 11th and on track instruction at High Plains Raceway on Saturday, April 12th.  2020 MRA racing will start at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of May 16-17 and will include the SuperStreet class.  See https://www.mra-racing.org/schedule/season-schedule/ next year for updates.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

Race of the Rockies Championship Top 10

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Nyles Gourlie
  3. Shannon Moham
  4. David Lambert
  5. Dan Turner
  6. Jared Dear
  7. Jim Hinton
  8. Jim Wilson
  9. Sean Thomas
  10. Mike Applehans

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Nyles Gourlie
  3. Dan Turner
  4. David Lambert
  5. Jim Wilson
  6. Mike Applehans
  7. Sean Thomas
  8. Jim Brewer
  9. John Borst
  10. Justin Lamkin

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Jim Hinton
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Nick Kaplan
  6. Jason Martinez
  7. Scott Morrison
  8. Louden David
  9. Ken Yee
  10. Brian Dobrowolski

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf
  2. Kerry Attridge
  3. Siobhan Bennett
  4. Kim Prichard

Clubman

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Dennis Stowers
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Jared Dear

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. James Wilkerson
  2. Chris Brown
  3. Dallas W.A. Sherman
  4. John Hunter
  5. Phillip Hergenrader

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. Matt Neuberger
  2. Aaron Hersh
  3. LJ Elder
  4. Phillip Takahashi
  5. Brandon Blanding

Firestone Walker 805’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert
  2. Aaron Hersh
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Scott Weitmann
  5. Kevin Madden

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh
  2. Phillip Takahashi
  3. Scott Weitmann
  4. Phillip Pleiss
  5. Dan Parker

Northern Colorado Powersports’ Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. Dan Turner
  4. Nyles Gourlie
  5. Jim Wilson

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. Nyles Gourlie
  4. Jim Wilson
  5. Mike Applehans

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. Phillip Hergenrader
  3. Jim Wilson
  4. John Hunter
  5. Chris Higgins

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Dennis Stowers
  4. Nick Kaplan
  5. Brian Dobrowolski

Legion of Speed’s Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Jim Hinton
  2. Shannon Moham
  3. Jason Martinez
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Jared Dear

Lisa Gaimara with Supreme Lending’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jared Dear
  3. Matt Neuberger
  4. Jim Hinton
  5. Nick Kaplan

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Matt Neuberger

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Dennis Stowers
  5. Jason Martinez

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Jared Dear
  4. Nick Kaplan
  5. Aaron Hersh

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Ricky Orlando
  3. Jon Glaefke
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Joshua Baker

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Jon Glaefke
  3. Ricky Orlando
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Josh Baker

Kimco Services’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Jason Madsen
  2. Cameron Lee
  3. Chris Anderson
  4. Justen Behmer
  5. Colton Wulf

SCS Incorporated SuperTwins GTO

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Robb Weins
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Jim Brewer
  5. Matt Meyer

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Tyler Valentine
  2. Ricky Orlando
  3. Jon Glaefke
  4. James Wilkerson
  5. Joshua Baker

Absolute Michelin & Automotive’s Thunderbike

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Dennis Stowers
  3. Jay Hollman
  4. Robb Weins
  5. Ricky Orlando

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. Ryan Burke
  2. David Lambert
  3. James Wilkerson
  4. Jim Wilson
  5. Dennie Burke

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Shannon Moham
  2. Jim Hinton
  3. Nick Kaplan
  4. Ken Yee
  5. Mike Lakritz

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup

  1. Jason Madsen
  2. Chris Anderson
  3. Colton Wulf
  4. Bob Halbert
  5. Brian Jackson

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup

  1. Cameron Lee
  2. Justen Behmer
  3. Dan Parker
  4. Richard Nguyen
  5. Susan Hickok

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Colorado Class

  1. Jon Glaefke
  2. James Wilkerson
  3. Stephen Husbands
  4. Jason Madsen
  5. Cameron Lee

Aaron Petrie’s Supermoto

  1. James Wilkerson
  2. Kevin Kurtz
  3. Mike Morrison
  4. Marc Rawlings
  5. Hunter Neafus

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader
  2. Dallas W A Sherman
  3. CJ Walker
  4. John Hunter
  5. LJ Elder

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. LJ Elder
  2. Christopher Jaech
  3. Brandon Blanding
  4. Mike O’Donnell
  5. Nathan Morales

Formula PB

  1. Justen Behmer

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Quickest On Day Two Of Testing At Valencia (Updated)

Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Best Race Lap Record: 1:31.171, Jorge Lorenzo, 2016

All Time Lap Record: 1:29.401, Jorge Lorenzo, 2016

 

FIM MotoGP World Championship

Circuit De La Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo

Valencia, Spain

November 20, 2019

Day Two Test Results (all on Michelin tires):

  1. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 1:29.849
  2. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), 1:30.013
  3. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), 1:30.114
  4. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), 1:30.316
  5. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), 1:30.427
  6. Alex Rins, Spain (Suzuki), 1:30.503
  7. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:30.556
  8. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), 1:30.685
  9. Valentino Rossi, Italy (Yamaha), 1:30.781
  10. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), 1:30.854
  11. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), 1:31.143
  12. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), 1:31.258
  13. Michele Pirro, Italy (Ducati), 1:31.424*
  14. Dani Pedrosa, Spain (KTM), 1:31.470*
  15. Iker Lecuona, Spain (KTM), 1:31.515
  16. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), 1:31.526
  17. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), 1:31.597
  18. Stefan Bradl, Germany (Honda), 1:31.657*
  19. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), 1:31.800
  20. Alex Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:32.235
  21. Bradley Smith, UK (Aprilia), 1:32.249*
  22. Brad Binder, South Africa (KTM), 1:32.367
  23. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), no time recorded
  24. Mika Kallio, Finland (KTM), no time recorded*

*test rider

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Viñales fastest to turn the tables on Day 2

The Spaniard leads Quartararo and Morbidelli on Wednesday as the Valencia test wraps up

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) topped Day 2 of the Valencia test and it was once again a Yamaha 1-2-3, with the trio at the top within three tenths. Viñales was the only rider in the 1:29s – true of Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) at the weekend – and the number 12 narrowly beat the Frenchman’s pole time on Wednesday. Quartararo was 0.164 in arrears, with Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) within 0.265 of the top. Honda’s Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) was the only other man within half a second…

Viñales fastest was set on the ‘new’ bike – with a different chassis and new engine – and the Spaniard put in 67 laps on the final day of testing, topping the timesheets with his 56th. Teammate Valentino Rossi was once again ninth, and ‘The Doctor’ did 68 laps on Wednesday. He was within 0.968 of the top and suffered a mechanical problem in the afternoon, but got back out.

Quartararo and Morbidelli, meanwhile, didn’t say much about what they were working on – “some small things” and the Frenchman said it was more a day of riding than testing as yet. For a man only just starting his second season, the 64 laps were doubtlessly useful, however, and Morbidelli added another 52 to the team’s count.

Marc Marquez (93) and Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Marc Marquez (93) and Alex Marquez (73). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

For Crutchlow it was a mammoth day of work. The Brit headed out on the ‘2020’ bike, suffered a crash but managed to prove Yamaha’s closest competitor on the timesheets and improve his laptime from the weekend after 73 laps. Speaking of the number 73, Alex Marquez, on the other side of the LCR Honda garage, was the only man to do more laps. The rookie did 79 on his second day as an HRC MotoGP™ rider, shaving six tenths off his time from Tuesday.

Reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made some more Honda headlines, however. The number 93 rode around with his brother AND premiered the aero seen on Crutchlow yesterday, with the all-black Honda breaking cover bearing a 93 in the afternoon, and he ended the day in seventh after 71 laps. He also suffered a failed getaway earlier in the day, and his teammate for the test – in the garage at least – also suffered an issue on Wednesday as Stefan Bradl ground to a halt. Nevertheless the German was able to complete 53 laps by the end of play.

Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

Team Suzuki Ecstar were fifth and sixth on Wednesday. The new engine previously having been put through its paces by test rider Sylvain Guintoli was a big focus for the Hamamatsu factory as they look for a step forward in terms of outright speed, and Joan Mir was the quickest Suzuki on Day 2. He put in a 1:30.427 and did 61 laps, but teammate Alex Rins was just 0.076 off and did 47 laps. They plan to continue testing the engine at Jerez.

Pol Espargaro (44). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Pol Espargaro (44). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

KTM stole a few headlines on Day 2. For their speed – Pol Espargaro’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) impressive showing and that of Red Bull KTM Tech 3’s Iker Lecuona – and they had the new kids on the block, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Lecuona, taking some tips from the veterans. But there were also a few crashes, with each of the three racers all going down. Espargaro first, Lecuona later and Binder even later in the day. Espargaro’s crash, however, led to his fastest lap as he was then forced to switch bike to another new chassis – and found immediate positives. He was eighth and did 46 laps, Pedrosa 14th after 48 laps and Lecuona just 0.045 off the three-time World Champion by the end of play. Binder did 66 laps on Day 2.

Iker Lecuona (27). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Iker Lecuona (27). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

The Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso, meanwhile, was focused on gathering more information on what they tested on Day 1, one big thing of note being a new chassis. Some sensors were spotted on the rear of the Borgo Panigale machine too on Wednesday, and the ‘salad box’ was back. Danilo Petrucci, however, was not back. The Italian remained sidelined by his bothersome shoulder, although Michele Pirro was once again on track to put the laps in – 40 of them – and Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) was all action stations too. The Aussie explained he’d been doing back to back comparisons with the first version of the 2020 machines because the number 09 was ruled out. Miller was fastest Ducati in 10th, just ahead of Dovizioso. Tito Rabat (Reale Avintia Racing) was 12th, ahead of Pirro.

Jack Miller (43). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.
Jack Miller (43). Photo courtesy of Dorna/www.motogp.com.

For Aprilia, it was another day of track action working with their 2019 machines. Aleix Espargaro was 16th after 43 laps, Aprilia Racing Team Gresini teammate Andrea Iannone in 19th. Espargaro crashed at the final corner, and Iannone ran on at Turn 1 with the RS-GP then catching alight – rider ok. Test rider Bradley Smith was also on track and did another 32 laps to add to the information-gathering tally.

That’s it from Valencia and the first test of 2020 – with Jerez up next as a two-day test takes place on Monday and Tuesday. Who will reign there? Will we see more engines, chassis updates, more aero and even more tech on show? And can Yamaha keep their dominion so far? Check out motogp.com for coverage, interviews and more.

 

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