American Rocco Landers, the 14-year-old who dominated and won the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship, has been chosen to join the 2020 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, and the Bend, Oregon resident couldn’t be happier for the opportunity to join the feeder class for the FIM Grand Prix World Championships.
“We kind of came in with no expectations,” Landers told Roadracingworld.com in a telephone interview October 23. “I went there just to have a good couple of days and enjoy it as much as possible, and I ended up doing quite well. It was the most fun I’ve had all year. It was great.”
Asked what he enjoyed the most, Landers said, “I really enjoyed getting back on a GP-style bike and track and sliding around all day. It was great to get that feeling back.”
Rocco Landers (97). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
One year can make a big difference, according to Landers, who said he saw an immediate improvement over what he did during the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection event in 2018.
“We rode the same track last year,” said Landers, “and I lowered my personal best lap time by over one second in the first session. I just felt way more comfortable. Last year was my first time on a four-stroke, so I obviously felt way better this year than last year. I was just trying to put consistent lap times in and improve every single session.”
At the selection event, which was held October 15-17 at the Gaudix Circuit, in Spain, half of the 109 invited riders rode two sessions on theoretically identical PreMoto3 racebikes on Day One and the other half of the rider pool rode two sessions on those same bikes on Day Two. At the end of each day, a group of riders were asked to return and ride again on Day Three.
“There was a crowd of about 50 kids and they were inviting 22 or 23 of us to come back on Day Three,” said Landers. “So I had my fingers crossed and when I heard my name I said, ‘Yeeesss!’
“On Day Three, I tried to do the same thing and be as consistent as possible and keep improving.”
Then at the end of Day Three the big announcement was made as to which riders would be joining the –prestigious feeder series.
“I was the last name called!” said Landers. “They literally said, ‘…and Rocco Landers.’ But it sounded like they said it in slow motion.”
Asked to compare the feeling of being chosen to join the Rookies Cup to winning a MotoAmerica race, Landers said, “When I won my first MotoAmerica race it was cool and winning the Junior Cup Championship was really cool, but going back to race in Europe next year is the best feeling I’ve ever had.”
Rocco Landers at New Jersey Motorsports Park, where he clinched the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
And not only will Landers be doing the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, he said he also has plans to race in the European Talent Cup and to compete in select rounds of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup series in 2020.
Until then, Landers said he is focusing on training and preparing for the busy upcoming race season and his opportunity to represent America.
“It feels great,” to represent the U.S., said Landers. “I’ll be in the paddock with Joe Roberts, and I’ve known Joe for a while [through their connection with Keith Code’s California Superbike School], so it will be nice to see a familiar face there.”
2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be July 10-12
AMA members get early access to discounted tickets now at www.americanmotorcyclist.com
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, will be bursting at the seams with vintage motorcycle racing, a massive swap meet, vendors, entertainment, seminars and more July 10-12, 2020, as AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days returns to the premier racecourse for the 26th year.
AMA members can purchase discounted tickets now at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com/tickets. AMA members save an additional $5 off the already discounted early bird pricing. AMA members can also call (614) 856-1900 to order their tickets.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days grows and improves year after year, and we expect the 2020 event to continue that tradition,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “This event brings motorcyclists of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the freedom of motorcycles, whether that involves racing, admiring classic motorcycles or buying and selling parts and gear.”
A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days showcases classic motorcycles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has been a highlight of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course calendar for decades, and we’re thrilled to welcome this one-of-a-kind event back to our historic race facility and to North Central Ohio again in 2020,” said Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has grown significantly over the years and reflects both the deep passion for motorcycling in America and our strong partnership with the AMA.”
Activities at the event include the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, which features road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and flat-track racing. In addition, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet is packed with parts, bikes and memorabilia from all eras. There are shows with examples of some of history’s most beloved motorcycles. Attendees are entertained by stunt shows, demo rides of current production bikes and live music, while seminars on numerous topics by noted motorcycling experts keep them informed.
Non-AMA members and those reserving RV spaces must purchase tickets through Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. These tickets will be available in December online at midohio.com or by calling (419) 884-4000.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a family-friendly event. Children 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Free parking is also available on site. Follow ongoing news and updates for the event on social media using #AMAVMD.
Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The mission of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling’s legends and heroes. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
DEPARTMENT FOR ENTERPRISE CONFIRMS MORATORIUM FOR TT ZERO AS IT WORKS WITH INDUSTRY TO GROW PARTICIPATION
After a successful ten year programme, the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise, as promoters of the TT Races, has confirmed that they will hold a moratorium on the TT Zero class participation in the TT Race schedule in both 2020 and 2021.
The decision follows a period of significant milestones and success, however, the running of this class and participation of the associated competitors has been increasingly challenging. Therefore, the moratorium will allow the Department to engage in a broader dialogue with stakeholders, including teams and manufacturers, to develop and expand the class, building on the success to date and working with the industry to establish long term plans for clean emission Motorcycle racing and technology development on the Isle of Man.
Rob Callister MHK, Member with responsibility for tourism and motorsport, commented:
‘As an island we remain committed to the principles and passion that continues to motivate everyone associated with the TT Zero class and the clean tech industry. Our intention is to have a moratorium on the event to allow the motorcycle industry as a whole to catch up on the leading edge developments that some manufacturers and individual race teams and universities have achieved to date.’
‘We remain incredibly proud of everything that has been achieved in clean emission racing at the TT and will work closely with the industry and with manufacturers without the pressure and focus of delivering a race format to build on the success to date.’
Introduced in 2010, the TT Zero race has premiered all-electric prototype and production machines on the TT Course, with significant milestone successes from both mainstream developers of motorcycles and University entrants.
Highlights including the first 100mph lap of the Mountain Course by a clean emissions motorcycle – Motoczysz – in 2012, the exceptional performances by the Japanese Mugen team raising the lap records over a number of years which now stands at over 121mph and the remarkable performance by Nottingham University in posting their own 120mph lap.
Over the ten year period many notable teams have participated in the event, although recent years have seen entries for this all-electric class reduce to the extent that the Department now needs to work with the industry to grow a modern zero emission class and encourage more teams, universities and manufacturers to participate
This will include looking at other technologies under development and to determine if these can be incorporated into the broader concept of zero emissions racing on the TT Course.
Minister Skelly continued:
‘In 2019, the carbon footprint of racing at TT was offset for the first time and the Department will continue to strive to reduce the broader environmental impact of the TT and the island as a whole. Zero emission racing machinery has an important part to play in this reduction into the future.
‘As such the Department wishes to hear from those stakeholders and organisations who feel they have the skills, knowledge and competence to be able to provide input into the process of determining the future look of the TT Zero Races.’
The Department is looking to arrange a series of clean tech industry and race team stakeholder sessions on the Isle of Man with the first one planned for early in the New Year.
The Department for Enterprise will shortly be announcing the full race programme for the 2020 Isle of Man TT Races.
Toronto, ON – Seven racers who have earned the overall Canadian motorcycle roadracing Championship aboard Superbikes will be on hand for the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Banquet and Reunion at the Sheraton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre in Toronto, Saturday, November 2. The 14th annual event showcases the top individuals and groups associated with motorcycle activity in Canada.
Next year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Superbike category in Canada, and Mopar CSBK organizers are launching the celebration of the anniversary at the upcoming Hall of Fame gala. Activities planned for the November 2 event include video coverage that will support the Anniversary throughout 2020.
1980 was the first time that a Superbike-class racer could earn the overall Pro-level number one plate in Canada. At the time, it was expected that a Grand Prix class rider would take the honor, but instead Mississauga, ON’s George Morin won the opening race in June in Edmonton, AB, and then placed second at the series final at Nelson International near Shannonville, ON, to clinch the title for Kawasaki.
Inducted into the Hall of fame in 2015, Morin will be on hand at the event to visit with fans and his fellow number one plate holders.
Rueben McMurter, from the Hall’s Class of 2011, will also attend. McMurter was a title favourite in 1980, his first full season as a Pro, and eventually took the overall Championship for Honda in 1988. Long-time London, ON, based, “Rueb” was a frontline Pro in the U.S.A. and Canada throughout the 1980s, and is credited with elevation the overall level of professionalism with the CSBK National tour.
Lang Hindle is famous for his family’s race parts business, based in Port Perry, ON, but is also considered the father of Superbike racing in Canada. After a lengthy career across North America, Hindle retired from competition in the late 1970s but returned to the track with the adoption of the street-based Superbike category. In 1981, Hindle took the overall title for Kawasaki. Hindle joined the Hall of Fame in 2006.
Star of this year’s Ceremony, at least from a road racing fan’s point of view, will be the Induction for Toronto’s Michael Taylor. The overall road racing Champion aboard Kawasaki Superbikes in 1994 and 1996, Taylor had a lengthy career aboard a wide range of motorcycles, winning numerous support class National crowns, too. Taylor also survived and successfully recovered from a range of extreme injuries, along the way becoming a crowd favorite.
Also joining the class of 2019 on November 2 is road racer Clive Ng-A-Kien of Toronto. Although he built his reputation aboard Grand Prix-class two-stroke racers, including a start at the Isle of Man in 1983, Ng-A-Kien was also a works Superbike racer aboard Yamaha equipment in the mid-1980s.
Now based in Alberta, Halifax-born Don Munroe won the overall Championship twice, in 1995 and 1997, and spent much of his career battling Taylor. Munroe was inducted into the HofF in 2006 and will attend next month to introduce Taylor. After starting his career with Honda, Munroe earned much of his success aboard Kawasakis, including an incredible run of success in the middleweight division aboard 600cc Ninjas.
Two other racers will attend the 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony, although they are not inductees – yet. The winningest racer in the history of the CSBK National Series, Jordan Szoke, will take in the afternoon and evening’s activities for the first time. Currently based in Lynden, ON, Szoke has taken the overall title 13 times, as well as earning a range of other support class successes, including success in off-road activity as well.
In 2019, Collingwood, ON’s Ben Young ended Szoke’s four-year winning streak by taking the Mopar CSBK National Championship and earning the right to wear the number one plate on his BMW in 2020. Young will attend the Hall of Fame for the first time and will join the cast of Canada’s top guns who between them have won the superbike title 21 of the 39 times that the honour has been offered.
This year’s Hall of fame event is sponsored by BMW Motorrad Canada and Federated Insurance, and activities begin with a Reunion and Reception at 3 PM, moving on to the Official Dinner and Ceremony at 6 PM. The event is hosted by popular Canadian announcers Pat Gonsalves and Frank Wood, and tickets should be pre-booked by Wednesday, October 23, available through [email protected].
MotoGirlGT Strong Presence At The 36th Annual CCS Race Of Champions
The CCS/ASRA MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series bonus round held at Daytona Race Of Champions at Daytona International Speedway October 20th was a spectacular turnout in both MotoGirlGT Superbike and MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike with a total of 15 racers combined.
MotoGirlGT Superbike was the first race of the day after two rounds of practice and the ladies were on the grid with the Middleweight F40 class in a second wave with the Amateurs. Expert racer Jessica Capizzi dominated with a first place finish and a best lap time of 1:59.846 on her Kawasaki ZX-6R and second place amateur racer Nicole Goodrich (her first time at Daytona) with a 2:05.243 on her BMW S1000RR and third place expert racer and Daytona 200 alumni Kat Zimpel with a 2:07.183 on her Yamaha YZF-R6. Combined MotoGirlGT Superbike had a total of eight girls on the grid from the likes of Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, New York, and Virginia.
MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike dominated with seven girls on the grid with many Florida racers being shut out by the likes of first place Pro racer Jamie Astudillo, of Pennsylvania, with a 2:13.391 (first time at Daytona) and second place amateur racer Mikayla Moore, of Maryland, with a 2:22.783 (first time at Daytona), and third place amateur racer and MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike Roadracing Championship Series winner 2019 Kristen Brand, of New York, with a 2:36.009. Brand battled back after a nasty get off in one of her races on Saturday.
“I’m excited about the future of the MotoGirlGT Roadracing Series” said Angela Izzo-Sink, the Operating Director of MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series. “I’m proud of all the women who raced and grateful to CCS/ASRA for giving us this opportunity. I’m already thinking MotoGirlGT 200 at Daytona 2020.”
Jayson Uribe clinches the number one plate for 2020 at the seventh and final round of the AFM season at Thunderhill Raceway Park on October 21-22.
Uribe came into the weekend leading all three of his championships, and had the overall title well within his grasp. He did, however, need to finish the Formula Pacific race within the top 20 and beat the incredibly consistent Jordan Edginton in Open GP. With that in mind, the Graves Kawasaki tandem of Andrew Lee and Valentin Debise opted to focus solely on the ZX-6Rs and not run their ZX-10R’s.
With no track day event on Friday, the weekend was much more compact than usual, and the number of incidents on track Saturday morning reflected that. Early in practice, Deion Campbell had a fast crash in turn two. Campbell was airlifted to Chico, California, with multiple injuries, including a fractured shoulder, a fractured T1 vertebrae, as well as a lacerated kidney. At the time of writing, Campbell was still awaiting further surgery on his kidney, but he is expected to recover. Campbell has been a consistent contender in 2019 and kept Uribe and the Graves riders on their toes. Hopefully, he will continue to be at the front of the pack in 2020.
The star of Saturday’s qualifying was Debise on his number 53 Graves Motorsports ZX-6R. Not only did Debise put the bike on the pole for the 600cc Formula One race, but he also put the bike at the front for the Formula Pacific race, qualifying just under one-tenth faster than Uribe on his 1000c Honda.
The big bike races kicked off on Sunday with Open Superbike. Although Uribe was the only rider to dip down below a 1:49, he finished second to Wyatt Farris, who took the win on his ZX-10R. Ezra Beaubier rounded out the podium with a solid third-place finish. The second-place finish meant Uribe had his first championship of the weekend, with two races yet to come.
In the next one, Open GP, Uribe had to finish ahead of Jordan Edginton. Edginton, the 2019 AFM #5 plate holder, has had a great year, competing on all types of machinery: the guy has ridden everything from a 2008 Ninja 250 up to his R1 Superbike, and won on all of them. Edginton did all he could, finishing second, but Uribe took the win and his second championship of the weekend. Giya Myshlyayev took third on his ZX-10R ahead of perennial fast guy Cory Call, who made his debut for 2019 on his 2020 BMW at the final round.
In the marquis event, Formula Pacific, Uribe needed a top twenty finish to secure the #1 plate. Starting second behind Debise, Uribe played it safe and finished where he started, clinching his third and most prestigious championship of 2019. Debise did anything but play it safe, pushing his ZX-6R to a new 600c track record of 1:47.642. Almost more impressive was his consistency, running in the ’47s for eight of the 11 flying laps. Farris finished third, Beaubier fourth, and Lee secured fifth on the new-to-him ZX-6R.
As one might expect based on his performance in Formula Pacific, Debise won all three of the 600cc races, starting on Sunday with a win in 600 Superbike. Brandon Crawford came in second and Debise’s Graves Motorsport teammate Lee in third. Crawford managed to come across the line just two and a half seconds behind Debise; an incredibly impressive feat, especially when you take into account the difference in machinery. Crawford’s ZX-6R was built in 2009 and purchased for a price less than a weekend tire budget. Crawford will be one to watch in 2020.
In Formula One, Lee managed to get around Crawford, coming to grips with the 600 and dipping down to the low 1:48s. Crawford finished third, and Debise was once again on the top step. The final race would mirror the first, with Debise taking the win from Crawford in second and Lee in third. It should be noted that Lee, having not raced on the 600 all year was forced to start mid-pack, and had to slice through the field to reach Crawford and Debise at the front.
With Rocco Landers at Red Bull Rookies Cup tryouts, the battle on the 400’s was between Brenden Ketelsen, Marc Edwards, and Nikolas Thompson. The day belonged to Ketelsen, who took wins in 400 Superbike, Lightweight Twins, and the Calishine Ninja Cup. Edwards got a taste of victory for himself, edging out Ketelsen in Formula Two by four one-hundredths of a second!
Full results from Round 7 can be found on Speedhive, racehero.io and at afmracing.org
The AFM would like to send out a huge thank you to all the workers, volunteers, racers and teams who made the 2019 season a great success.
Keep an eye on our social media @raceafm for the 2020 race schedule.
Red Bull KTM will field former world champion and class rookie Brad Binder alongside Pol Espargaro for 2020 MotoGP. The South African’s saddle, initially planned at Red Bull KTM Tech3, will be taken by Spaniard Iker Lecuona.
KTM have decided to invest and trust in the racing instincts of two MotoGP debutants for 2020 and for the next development phase of the factory RC16.
Brad Binder. Photo courtesy of KTM Images.
Brad Binder’s impressive progress through Moto3 and Moto2 divisions meant the 24-year old was well on the road to a premier class saddle for 2020 but with a slot opening in the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team Binder has been placed next to Pol Espargaro for his first term.
Iker Lecuona. Photo courtesy of KTM Images.
Iker Lecuona, who has taken Moto2 podium honours in both 2018 and 2019, had been signed for a Moto2 ride in 2020. The 19-year old has now been promoted to the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP effort alongside Miguel Oliveira.
Four riders, three nationalities and three athletes below the age of 25 means KTM are now set for their fourth year of MotoGP participation.
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It was clear that our plans for 2020 needed to change following our mid-season announcement. After some thought and talks we decided to move in this direction and let the young, hungry guys with good experience in the other categories of MotoGP show us what they can do. Brad is a rider that has made his way through the KTM structure and we have no doubt whatsoever that he can walk into the Red Bull KTM team and keep showing that same style and never-give-up attitude we have seen for a long time. Iker comes into the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team and we’re super-confident that Hervé and his guys will be able to help and develop another rookie like they have done so well with Miguel this year. We know we are making good and exciting steps with our MotoGP project and with next season now fixed we can really start building up to this new chapter.”
Mike Leitner, Red Bull KTM Team Manager: “I’m super-happy with the duo we have for 2020. We had a long discussion about it but finally I think it is a good decision that KTM made. In Pol we have a very strong rider who has made good results for us and we’ve seen in the other categories what Brad is capable of with our bikes. He is one of the young kids that has come through the rank. It will be a big challenge for him but I think he will have a great future in MotoGP.”
Hervé Poncharal, Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal: “My feeling is that this is the strongest 2020 KTM line-up we could have hoped for. We want to have four riders with talent, passion, will and that they will stick to the project. Personally I am happy to work with a young and talented rookie like Iker. This is the way to go for the future and we have seen that the same approach has brought some success to other teams. Let’s start working on 2020: we have the technical support and we have the right people onboard. I believe we will take a big step next year with both Miguel in his second year and Iker keen to show us what he can do.”
Brad Binder
Born: 11th August 1995 in Potchefstroom (RSA)
World Championship debut: 2011 (125cc; 5 races)
Notable results/achievements:
-2016 Moto3 World Champion (KTM)
-12 Grand Prix victories (5 Moto2; 7 Moto3)
-32 podiums (12 Moto2; 20 in Moto3)
-7 Pole Positions (1 Moto2; 6 Moto3)
-2019 marks his 3rd Moto2 season (all with KTM)
-Became a KTM rider in 2012 and since 2015 with Red Bull KTM Ajo
Garrett Gerloff won two MotoAmerica Supersport Championships and finished third in the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with four race wins and 15 podium finishes in just his sophomore Superbike season, but according to the 24-year-old Texan, it was some little things that helped open the door for him to join the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Junior Team for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship.
Garrett Gerloff on the grid at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with his rider coach – and four-time AMA Superbike Champion – Josh Hayes (left), who Gerloff says is one of the people who helped him get his World Superbike ride. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Roadracing World: When did you first learn this opportunity might be available to you?
Garrett Gerloff: “It wasn’t for a while, honestly. This all kind of started, I felt like I had a chance to potentially go and try to talk to people after Laguna [Seca]. That’s just how I felt. I felt like I had had a decent season up until that point and then to finally win and [do it] in front of the World Superbike [paddock] I felt like it might be a good moment to pursue something.
“The whole time my idea was to stay in the Yamaha family, for sure. I didn’t want to go away from that. They’ve been great to me since Day One, and I’ve heard a lot of great things about Yamaha Motor Europe.
“So Laguna was when I felt like I might have a shot and getting someone’s interest, but it was around [the 2019 MotoAmerica season finale at] Barber that I actually heard there was a possibility of me getting an offer. So there was a pretty big time gap in between there, but I had been trying to talk to some people. My rider coach right now, Josh Hayes, had been trying to talk to some people. And also I had talked to Ben Spies, and after talking to me, he was really trying to push my name out over in Europe, and that really helped my case. I think that was a big part of it.”
Garrett Gerloff (31) at speed at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: There are a lot of quality riders around the world Yamaha could have chosen for this opportunity. What do you feel made you stand out?
GG: “It seemed like there were two things that they really liked. One was when I won at Laguna.
“It sounds stupid. You go through life and you never think the small things you do can make a difference in the end, but me celebrating like I did after I won and being so pumped, I think a lot of people liked to see that. They saw the passion I had for what I was doing.
“And then for sure when I actually went over to [the World Superbike round at Magny-Cours in] France, after our season. I think they saw me going over to where they were and going ‘I’m here. I feel like I’m ready to do this,” I think they respected that. I think that was a big part in them taking a chance on me for the future.
“At least, those were the two things they told me they really liked to see, and it was cool to hear them say that.”
Garrett Gerloff celebrating his career-first MotoAmerica Superbike victory, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: And you’ve never had a manager out there working for you?
GG: No, but now I do, and it’s not Ben Spies. But I did find him through Spies, and Josh Hayes and Keith McCarty [Yamaha Motorsports, Racing Division Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.]. They were all pointing at the same person.
“I was still working for myself up until the day before I got an offer, basically. There’s so many small details I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do it on my own, especially being a foreigner. To be able to sign with a manager who knows his way around and that a lot of people respect and have talked highly about and he was interested in helping, so I pursued that route.
“It was all done by myself until the Saturday I was in France, when I decided I did need some help with this because I didn’t think I can do it all by myself. Up until that point it has just been a group of awesome people helping me by talking highly about me that made a big difference. So it wasn’t all by myself. I had a bunch of people behind me that other people were listening to, which is good, because I don’t think I would have made a bunch of leeway on my own.”
Garrett Gerloff, seen here celebrating at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, went on to win three more MotoAmerica Superbike races in 2019 and he could have won more had it not been for mechanical DNFs and him helping his teammate Cameron Beaubier secure the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at the season finale. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: How long did you know you had the ride and had to keep it a secret? And how hard was it to keep it a secret?
GG: “I’ve known for a while. It was hard not saying anything, but at the same time I’ve just been trying to focus on myself and getting myself as prepared as I can be before we start testing. So I’ve had a lot going on and a lot to think about and try to figure out before things get going. So honestly, it feels like it’s gone by super quick.”
RW: So what comes next?
GG: “I’m going over to the EICMA show in Milan. I’ll be there on November 8, I think. And right after that we have our first test at Motorland Aragon in November and also another test in November at Jerez. So those will be the two tests I know of at the moment.
“I’m super excited to get on their Yamaha R1 and see how she feels. I’ll be interested to see the differences between the R1 I rode here in MotoAmerica and the one they’ve developed. I know there’s some things we’ve done similar, but we’ve also taken a slightly different development path as far as a few things go. So it will be interesting to see how that feels when I ride it.
Garrett Gerloff. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: How do you feel right now?
GG: “Unreal. This is something I’ve always wanted to do since I started racing. It was awesome back in the day seeing all the Americans representing the U.S. Like when Ben Spies went over there in 2009 and had an awesome year and stuff and won the World Championship. That was so cool to me. I remember watching that whole season and remembering I wanted to do that someday…or attempt to.
“It’s always been my end goal to try to get to a World Championship. And that’s what’s always motivated me from Day One. It’s still what motivates me to get on the bike now and try to get good results and everything, to get that chance to move up the ladder and become a better and better racer and try to climb my way up to the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing.
“I’m ready to get going. I’m sick of sitting around.”
Featured In the October 2019 issue of Roadracing World:
Suzuki’s new 2019 SV650X may seem at a glance to be a restyled version of the Japanese manufacturer’s popular middleweight Twin, the SV650, and it is. But subtle changes make it perform better than the standard SV while retaining its practicality.
After a successful, 10-year run in Suzuki’s lineup, the SV650 went missing in 2009. Four years later it was replaced by a weird-looking and short-lived (2013-2015) SV-based naked bike with a steel-tube chassis and called the Gladius. It didn’t attract much of a following, especially among racers and track riders.
For 2017, Suzuki engineers took the Gladius, changed about 60 parts in the engine to produce more power and reduce emissions, changed about another 70 parts in the chassis to chop off about 15 pounds, and relaunched the bike as the third-generation SV650.
The new machine was good and not only won Roadracing World’s 2017 Middleweight Twin Shootout (April 2017) but also won the inaugural MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship in 2018, ridden by Chris Parrish, and won the title again in 2019, ridden by Alex Dumas . . .
Suzuki’s SV650 has been a pillar in the middleweight twins market segment for two decades, and the newest iteration of the popular, loveable machine features intelligent refinements that make it even better than the standard model. Read all the details on the best SV yet in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DELIVERS MOST POWERFUL ENGINE IN ITS CLASS WITH NEW POWERPLUS – A NEW LEVEL OF V-TWIN PERFORMANCE FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Liquid-Cooled 108 Cubic Inch Motor delivering 122 Horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of Torque to Power New Indian Challenger
MINNEAPOLIS – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, raised the bar for American motorcycles today with the announcement of its most powerful engine to date, the PowerPlus. The all-new 108 cubic inch, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine delivers a class-leading 122 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque and establishes a dramatically new standard for V-twin performance.
The right side of Indian Motorcycle’s new PowerPlus V-Twin engine. Photo courtesy of Indian Motorcycle.
The PowerPlus will serve as the heart of the new Indian Challenger, an all-new, fixed-fairing bagger that utilizes Indian Motorcycle’s state-of-the-art technology to become the highest-performing American V-twin ever developed. The new engine’s name is a nod to Indian Motorcycle’s iconic history, paying homage to the Indian PowerPlus motorcycle produced from 1916 to 1924.
“We challenge our engineers with the notion that anything less than best-in-class design and performance will simply not get it done, and it’s clear with this new engine that they have delivered on that high standard,” said Steve Menneto, Indian Motorcycle President. “Countless hours were spent in design, development and testing to ensure this is the best liquid-cooled V-twin ever developed, and I could not be prouder of our team and this incredible motor.”
The PowerPlus adopts several design and performance features from the liquid-cooled 1,133 cc Indian Scout engine, including an overhead camshaft design utilizing four valves per cylinder. But comparisons end there. The PowerPlus was developed with a big-piston, big-torque mindset with an end game of maximum power delivery across the entire curve.
The all-new powertrain features a six-speed transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and three ride modes that allow riders to tailor throttle mapping to their riding preferences. Advanced technology also includes hydraulic valve lash adjusters and hydraulic camshaft chain tensioners for ease of maintenance and reliability.
The PowerPlus was tested, refined and proven by one of the industry’s most rigorous development and testing programs, accumulating nearly one million miles of simulated testing, including state-of-the-art dyno testing, and more than 250,000 on-road miles.
“You simply cannot deliver the ultimate bagger without an engine that stands head and shoulders above anything else in its class, and that was the motivation behind the PowerPlus,” said John Callahan, Indian Motorcycle Vice President, Engineering. “We developed the most sophisticated V-twin powerplant in the industry, and then we spent month after month, hour upon hour, putting it through the most intense paces to ensure it could take whatever we threw at it. The end result is something truly special.”
Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus Engine Specifications:
Transmission: Six-speed with true overdrive, constant mesh
Clutch: Assist clutch
The PowerPlus will be built in Osceola, Wisconsin with final motorcycle assembly taking place in Indian Motorcycle’s production facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Riders can learn more at IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter andInstagram.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Rocco Landers, the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Champion and 2020 Red Bull MotoGP Rookie. Photo by GEPA Pictures, courtesy of Red Bull.
American Rocco Landers, the 14-year-old who dominated and won the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship, has been chosen to join the 2020 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, and the Bend, Oregon resident couldn’t be happier for the opportunity to join the feeder class for the FIM Grand Prix World Championships.
“We kind of came in with no expectations,” Landers told Roadracingworld.com in a telephone interview October 23. “I went there just to have a good couple of days and enjoy it as much as possible, and I ended up doing quite well. It was the most fun I’ve had all year. It was great.”
Asked what he enjoyed the most, Landers said, “I really enjoyed getting back on a GP-style bike and track and sliding around all day. It was great to get that feeling back.”
Rocco Landers (97). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
One year can make a big difference, according to Landers, who said he saw an immediate improvement over what he did during the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection event in 2018.
“We rode the same track last year,” said Landers, “and I lowered my personal best lap time by over one second in the first session. I just felt way more comfortable. Last year was my first time on a four-stroke, so I obviously felt way better this year than last year. I was just trying to put consistent lap times in and improve every single session.”
At the selection event, which was held October 15-17 at the Gaudix Circuit, in Spain, half of the 109 invited riders rode two sessions on theoretically identical PreMoto3 racebikes on Day One and the other half of the rider pool rode two sessions on those same bikes on Day Two. At the end of each day, a group of riders were asked to return and ride again on Day Three.
“There was a crowd of about 50 kids and they were inviting 22 or 23 of us to come back on Day Three,” said Landers. “So I had my fingers crossed and when I heard my name I said, ‘Yeeesss!’
“On Day Three, I tried to do the same thing and be as consistent as possible and keep improving.”
Then at the end of Day Three the big announcement was made as to which riders would be joining the –prestigious feeder series.
“I was the last name called!” said Landers. “They literally said, ‘…and Rocco Landers.’ But it sounded like they said it in slow motion.”
Asked to compare the feeling of being chosen to join the Rookies Cup to winning a MotoAmerica race, Landers said, “When I won my first MotoAmerica race it was cool and winning the Junior Cup Championship was really cool, but going back to race in Europe next year is the best feeling I’ve ever had.”
Rocco Landers at New Jersey Motorsports Park, where he clinched the 2019 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
And not only will Landers be doing the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, he said he also has plans to race in the European Talent Cup and to compete in select rounds of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup series in 2020.
Until then, Landers said he is focusing on training and preparing for the busy upcoming race season and his opportunity to represent America.
“It feels great,” to represent the U.S., said Landers. “I’ll be in the paddock with Joe Roberts, and I’ve known Joe for a while [through their connection with Keith Code’s California Superbike School], so it will be nice to see a familiar face there.”
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, as seen during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2019. Photo by Jen Muecke, courtesy AMA.
2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be July 10-12
AMA members get early access to discounted tickets now at www.americanmotorcyclist.com
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, will be bursting at the seams with vintage motorcycle racing, a massive swap meet, vendors, entertainment, seminars and more July 10-12, 2020, as AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days returns to the premier racecourse for the 26th year.
AMA members can purchase discounted tickets now at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com/tickets. AMA members save an additional $5 off the already discounted early bird pricing. AMA members can also call (614) 856-1900 to order their tickets.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days grows and improves year after year, and we expect the 2020 event to continue that tradition,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “This event brings motorcyclists of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the freedom of motorcycles, whether that involves racing, admiring classic motorcycles or buying and selling parts and gear.”
A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days showcases classic motorcycles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has been a highlight of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course calendar for decades, and we’re thrilled to welcome this one-of-a-kind event back to our historic race facility and to North Central Ohio again in 2020,” said Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has grown significantly over the years and reflects both the deep passion for motorcycling in America and our strong partnership with the AMA.”
Activities at the event include the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, which features road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and flat-track racing. In addition, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet is packed with parts, bikes and memorabilia from all eras. There are shows with examples of some of history’s most beloved motorcycles. Attendees are entertained by stunt shows, demo rides of current production bikes and live music, while seminars on numerous topics by noted motorcycling experts keep them informed.
Non-AMA members and those reserving RV spaces must purchase tickets through Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. These tickets will be available in December online at midohio.com or by calling (419) 884-4000.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a family-friendly event. Children 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Free parking is also available on site. Follow ongoing news and updates for the event on social media using #AMAVMD.
Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The mission of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling’s legends and heroes. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
Guy Martin (2) on a TT Zero electric racebike at the Isle of Man in 2017. Photo courtesy of IOMTT Press Office.
DEPARTMENT FOR ENTERPRISE CONFIRMS MORATORIUM FOR TT ZERO AS IT WORKS WITH INDUSTRY TO GROW PARTICIPATION
After a successful ten year programme, the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise, as promoters of the TT Races, has confirmed that they will hold a moratorium on the TT Zero class participation in the TT Race schedule in both 2020 and 2021.
The decision follows a period of significant milestones and success, however, the running of this class and participation of the associated competitors has been increasingly challenging. Therefore, the moratorium will allow the Department to engage in a broader dialogue with stakeholders, including teams and manufacturers, to develop and expand the class, building on the success to date and working with the industry to establish long term plans for clean emission Motorcycle racing and technology development on the Isle of Man.
Rob Callister MHK, Member with responsibility for tourism and motorsport, commented:
‘As an island we remain committed to the principles and passion that continues to motivate everyone associated with the TT Zero class and the clean tech industry. Our intention is to have a moratorium on the event to allow the motorcycle industry as a whole to catch up on the leading edge developments that some manufacturers and individual race teams and universities have achieved to date.’
‘We remain incredibly proud of everything that has been achieved in clean emission racing at the TT and will work closely with the industry and with manufacturers without the pressure and focus of delivering a race format to build on the success to date.’
Introduced in 2010, the TT Zero race has premiered all-electric prototype and production machines on the TT Course, with significant milestone successes from both mainstream developers of motorcycles and University entrants.
Highlights including the first 100mph lap of the Mountain Course by a clean emissions motorcycle – Motoczysz – in 2012, the exceptional performances by the Japanese Mugen team raising the lap records over a number of years which now stands at over 121mph and the remarkable performance by Nottingham University in posting their own 120mph lap.
Over the ten year period many notable teams have participated in the event, although recent years have seen entries for this all-electric class reduce to the extent that the Department now needs to work with the industry to grow a modern zero emission class and encourage more teams, universities and manufacturers to participate
This will include looking at other technologies under development and to determine if these can be incorporated into the broader concept of zero emissions racing on the TT Course.
Minister Skelly continued:
‘In 2019, the carbon footprint of racing at TT was offset for the first time and the Department will continue to strive to reduce the broader environmental impact of the TT and the island as a whole. Zero emission racing machinery has an important part to play in this reduction into the future.
‘As such the Department wishes to hear from those stakeholders and organisations who feel they have the skills, knowledge and competence to be able to provide input into the process of determining the future look of the TT Zero Races.’
The Department is looking to arrange a series of clean tech industry and race team stakeholder sessions on the Isle of Man with the first one planned for early in the New Year.
The Department for Enterprise will shortly be announcing the full race programme for the 2020 Isle of Man TT Races.
Canadian Superbike stars (from left) Michael Taylor, Jordan Szoke and Don Munroe pose prior to the final CSBK National of 1998 at Shannonville, when all three had a shot a the title won by Szoke. The trio will be joined by several other overall National number one plate holders at the November Second 14th annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Reunion in Toronto, Ontario. Photo by Colin Fraser, courtesy of Canadian Motorcycle Hall Of Fame.
CSBK Champion Reunion at Hall of Fame Event
Toronto, ON – Seven racers who have earned the overall Canadian motorcycle roadracing Championship aboard Superbikes will be on hand for the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Banquet and Reunion at the Sheraton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre in Toronto, Saturday, November 2. The 14th annual event showcases the top individuals and groups associated with motorcycle activity in Canada.
Next year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Superbike category in Canada, and Mopar CSBK organizers are launching the celebration of the anniversary at the upcoming Hall of Fame gala. Activities planned for the November 2 event include video coverage that will support the Anniversary throughout 2020.
1980 was the first time that a Superbike-class racer could earn the overall Pro-level number one plate in Canada. At the time, it was expected that a Grand Prix class rider would take the honor, but instead Mississauga, ON’s George Morin won the opening race in June in Edmonton, AB, and then placed second at the series final at Nelson International near Shannonville, ON, to clinch the title for Kawasaki.
Inducted into the Hall of fame in 2015, Morin will be on hand at the event to visit with fans and his fellow number one plate holders.
Rueben McMurter, from the Hall’s Class of 2011, will also attend. McMurter was a title favourite in 1980, his first full season as a Pro, and eventually took the overall Championship for Honda in 1988. Long-time London, ON, based, “Rueb” was a frontline Pro in the U.S.A. and Canada throughout the 1980s, and is credited with elevation the overall level of professionalism with the CSBK National tour.
Lang Hindle is famous for his family’s race parts business, based in Port Perry, ON, but is also considered the father of Superbike racing in Canada. After a lengthy career across North America, Hindle retired from competition in the late 1970s but returned to the track with the adoption of the street-based Superbike category. In 1981, Hindle took the overall title for Kawasaki. Hindle joined the Hall of Fame in 2006.
Star of this year’s Ceremony, at least from a road racing fan’s point of view, will be the Induction for Toronto’s Michael Taylor. The overall road racing Champion aboard Kawasaki Superbikes in 1994 and 1996, Taylor had a lengthy career aboard a wide range of motorcycles, winning numerous support class National crowns, too. Taylor also survived and successfully recovered from a range of extreme injuries, along the way becoming a crowd favorite.
Also joining the class of 2019 on November 2 is road racer Clive Ng-A-Kien of Toronto. Although he built his reputation aboard Grand Prix-class two-stroke racers, including a start at the Isle of Man in 1983, Ng-A-Kien was also a works Superbike racer aboard Yamaha equipment in the mid-1980s.
Now based in Alberta, Halifax-born Don Munroe won the overall Championship twice, in 1995 and 1997, and spent much of his career battling Taylor. Munroe was inducted into the HofF in 2006 and will attend next month to introduce Taylor. After starting his career with Honda, Munroe earned much of his success aboard Kawasakis, including an incredible run of success in the middleweight division aboard 600cc Ninjas.
Two other racers will attend the 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony, although they are not inductees – yet. The winningest racer in the history of the CSBK National Series, Jordan Szoke, will take in the afternoon and evening’s activities for the first time. Currently based in Lynden, ON, Szoke has taken the overall title 13 times, as well as earning a range of other support class successes, including success in off-road activity as well.
In 2019, Collingwood, ON’s Ben Young ended Szoke’s four-year winning streak by taking the Mopar CSBK National Championship and earning the right to wear the number one plate on his BMW in 2020. Young will attend the Hall of Fame for the first time and will join the cast of Canada’s top guns who between them have won the superbike title 21 of the 39 times that the honour has been offered.
This year’s Hall of fame event is sponsored by BMW Motorrad Canada and Federated Insurance, and activities begin with a Reunion and Reception at 3 PM, moving on to the Official Dinner and Ceremony at 6 PM. The event is hosted by popular Canadian announcers Pat Gonsalves and Frank Wood, and tickets should be pre-booked by Wednesday, October 23, available through [email protected].
Angela Izzo-Sink, Operating Director of MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series (left), and MotoGirlGT Superbike race winner Jessica Capizzi (right) in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy of Angela Izzo-Sink.
MotoGirlGT Strong Presence At The 36th Annual CCS Race Of Champions
The CCS/ASRA MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series bonus round held at Daytona Race Of Champions at Daytona International Speedway October 20th was a spectacular turnout in both MotoGirlGT Superbike and MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike with a total of 15 racers combined.
MotoGirlGT Superbike was the first race of the day after two rounds of practice and the ladies were on the grid with the Middleweight F40 class in a second wave with the Amateurs. Expert racer Jessica Capizzi dominated with a first place finish and a best lap time of 1:59.846 on her Kawasaki ZX-6R and second place amateur racer Nicole Goodrich (her first time at Daytona) with a 2:05.243 on her BMW S1000RR and third place expert racer and Daytona 200 alumni Kat Zimpel with a 2:07.183 on her Yamaha YZF-R6. Combined MotoGirlGT Superbike had a total of eight girls on the grid from the likes of Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, New York, and Virginia.
MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike dominated with seven girls on the grid with many Florida racers being shut out by the likes of first place Pro racer Jamie Astudillo, of Pennsylvania, with a 2:13.391 (first time at Daytona) and second place amateur racer Mikayla Moore, of Maryland, with a 2:22.783 (first time at Daytona), and third place amateur racer and MotoGirlGT 500 Superbike Roadracing Championship Series winner 2019 Kristen Brand, of New York, with a 2:36.009. Brand battled back after a nasty get off in one of her races on Saturday.
“I’m excited about the future of the MotoGirlGT Roadracing Series” said Angela Izzo-Sink, the Operating Director of MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series. “I’m proud of all the women who raced and grateful to CCS/ASRA for giving us this opportunity. I’m already thinking MotoGirlGT 200 at Daytona 2020.”
Jayson Uribe (36X), the 2019 AFM Formula Pacific Champion. Photo by Max Klein/Oxymoron Photography, courtesy of AFM.
Jayson Uribe clinches the number one plate for 2020 at the seventh and final round of the AFM season at Thunderhill Raceway Park on October 21-22.
Uribe came into the weekend leading all three of his championships, and had the overall title well within his grasp. He did, however, need to finish the Formula Pacific race within the top 20 and beat the incredibly consistent Jordan Edginton in Open GP. With that in mind, the Graves Kawasaki tandem of Andrew Lee and Valentin Debise opted to focus solely on the ZX-6Rs and not run their ZX-10R’s.
With no track day event on Friday, the weekend was much more compact than usual, and the number of incidents on track Saturday morning reflected that. Early in practice, Deion Campbell had a fast crash in turn two. Campbell was airlifted to Chico, California, with multiple injuries, including a fractured shoulder, a fractured T1 vertebrae, as well as a lacerated kidney. At the time of writing, Campbell was still awaiting further surgery on his kidney, but he is expected to recover. Campbell has been a consistent contender in 2019 and kept Uribe and the Graves riders on their toes. Hopefully, he will continue to be at the front of the pack in 2020.
The star of Saturday’s qualifying was Debise on his number 53 Graves Motorsports ZX-6R. Not only did Debise put the bike on the pole for the 600cc Formula One race, but he also put the bike at the front for the Formula Pacific race, qualifying just under one-tenth faster than Uribe on his 1000c Honda.
The big bike races kicked off on Sunday with Open Superbike. Although Uribe was the only rider to dip down below a 1:49, he finished second to Wyatt Farris, who took the win on his ZX-10R. Ezra Beaubier rounded out the podium with a solid third-place finish. The second-place finish meant Uribe had his first championship of the weekend, with two races yet to come.
In the next one, Open GP, Uribe had to finish ahead of Jordan Edginton. Edginton, the 2019 AFM #5 plate holder, has had a great year, competing on all types of machinery: the guy has ridden everything from a 2008 Ninja 250 up to his R1 Superbike, and won on all of them. Edginton did all he could, finishing second, but Uribe took the win and his second championship of the weekend. Giya Myshlyayev took third on his ZX-10R ahead of perennial fast guy Cory Call, who made his debut for 2019 on his 2020 BMW at the final round.
In the marquis event, Formula Pacific, Uribe needed a top twenty finish to secure the #1 plate. Starting second behind Debise, Uribe played it safe and finished where he started, clinching his third and most prestigious championship of 2019. Debise did anything but play it safe, pushing his ZX-6R to a new 600c track record of 1:47.642. Almost more impressive was his consistency, running in the ’47s for eight of the 11 flying laps. Farris finished third, Beaubier fourth, and Lee secured fifth on the new-to-him ZX-6R.
As one might expect based on his performance in Formula Pacific, Debise won all three of the 600cc races, starting on Sunday with a win in 600 Superbike. Brandon Crawford came in second and Debise’s Graves Motorsport teammate Lee in third. Crawford managed to come across the line just two and a half seconds behind Debise; an incredibly impressive feat, especially when you take into account the difference in machinery. Crawford’s ZX-6R was built in 2009 and purchased for a price less than a weekend tire budget. Crawford will be one to watch in 2020.
In Formula One, Lee managed to get around Crawford, coming to grips with the 600 and dipping down to the low 1:48s. Crawford finished third, and Debise was once again on the top step. The final race would mirror the first, with Debise taking the win from Crawford in second and Lee in third. It should be noted that Lee, having not raced on the 600 all year was forced to start mid-pack, and had to slice through the field to reach Crawford and Debise at the front.
With Rocco Landers at Red Bull Rookies Cup tryouts, the battle on the 400’s was between Brenden Ketelsen, Marc Edwards, and Nikolas Thompson. The day belonged to Ketelsen, who took wins in 400 Superbike, Lightweight Twins, and the Calishine Ninja Cup. Edwards got a taste of victory for himself, edging out Ketelsen in Formula Two by four one-hundredths of a second!
Full results from Round 7 can be found on Speedhive, racehero.io and at afmracing.org
The AFM would like to send out a huge thank you to all the workers, volunteers, racers and teams who made the 2019 season a great success.
Keep an eye on our social media @raceafm for the 2020 race schedule.
Pol Espargaro (44) will continue to lead Red Bull KTM's factory MotoGP team, but he will get a new teammate in 2020. Photo courtesy of KTM Images.
RED BULL KTM MOTOGP LINE-UP CONFIRMED FOR 2020
MotoGP announcement
Red Bull KTM will field former world champion and class rookie Brad Binder alongside Pol Espargaro for 2020 MotoGP. The South African’s saddle, initially planned at Red Bull KTM Tech3, will be taken by Spaniard Iker Lecuona.
KTM have decided to invest and trust in the racing instincts of two MotoGP debutants for 2020 and for the next development phase of the factory RC16.
Brad Binder. Photo courtesy of KTM Images.
Brad Binder’s impressive progress through Moto3 and Moto2 divisions meant the 24-year old was well on the road to a premier class saddle for 2020 but with a slot opening in the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team Binder has been placed next to Pol Espargaro for his first term.
Iker Lecuona. Photo courtesy of KTM Images.
Iker Lecuona, who has taken Moto2 podium honours in both 2018 and 2019, had been signed for a Moto2 ride in 2020. The 19-year old has now been promoted to the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP effort alongside Miguel Oliveira.
Four riders, three nationalities and three athletes below the age of 25 means KTM are now set for their fourth year of MotoGP participation.
Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It was clear that our plans for 2020 needed to change following our mid-season announcement. After some thought and talks we decided to move in this direction and let the young, hungry guys with good experience in the other categories of MotoGP show us what they can do. Brad is a rider that has made his way through the KTM structure and we have no doubt whatsoever that he can walk into the Red Bull KTM team and keep showing that same style and never-give-up attitude we have seen for a long time. Iker comes into the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team and we’re super-confident that Hervé and his guys will be able to help and develop another rookie like they have done so well with Miguel this year. We know we are making good and exciting steps with our MotoGP project and with next season now fixed we can really start building up to this new chapter.”
Mike Leitner, Red Bull KTM Team Manager: “I’m super-happy with the duo we have for 2020. We had a long discussion about it but finally I think it is a good decision that KTM made. In Pol we have a very strong rider who has made good results for us and we’ve seen in the other categories what Brad is capable of with our bikes. He is one of the young kids that has come through the rank. It will be a big challenge for him but I think he will have a great future in MotoGP.”
Hervé Poncharal, Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Principal: “My feeling is that this is the strongest 2020 KTM line-up we could have hoped for. We want to have four riders with talent, passion, will and that they will stick to the project. Personally I am happy to work with a young and talented rookie like Iker. This is the way to go for the future and we have seen that the same approach has brought some success to other teams. Let’s start working on 2020: we have the technical support and we have the right people onboard. I believe we will take a big step next year with both Miguel in his second year and Iker keen to show us what he can do.”
Brad Binder
Born: 11th August 1995 in Potchefstroom (RSA)
World Championship debut: 2011 (125cc; 5 races)
Notable results/achievements:
-2016 Moto3 World Champion (KTM)
-12 Grand Prix victories (5 Moto2; 7 Moto3)
-32 podiums (12 Moto2; 20 in Moto3)
-7 Pole Positions (1 Moto2; 6 Moto3)
-2019 marks his 3rd Moto2 season (all with KTM)
-Became a KTM rider in 2012 and since 2015 with Red Bull KTM Ajo
Garrett Gerloff (31) in action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Garrett Gerloff won two MotoAmerica Supersport Championships and finished third in the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with four race wins and 15 podium finishes in just his sophomore Superbike season, but according to the 24-year-old Texan, it was some little things that helped open the door for him to join the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Junior Team for the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship.
Garrett Gerloff on the grid at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with his rider coach – and four-time AMA Superbike Champion – Josh Hayes (left), who Gerloff says is one of the people who helped him get his World Superbike ride. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Roadracing World: When did you first learn this opportunity might be available to you?
Garrett Gerloff: “It wasn’t for a while, honestly. This all kind of started, I felt like I had a chance to potentially go and try to talk to people after Laguna [Seca]. That’s just how I felt. I felt like I had had a decent season up until that point and then to finally win and [do it] in front of the World Superbike [paddock] I felt like it might be a good moment to pursue something.
“The whole time my idea was to stay in the Yamaha family, for sure. I didn’t want to go away from that. They’ve been great to me since Day One, and I’ve heard a lot of great things about Yamaha Motor Europe.
“So Laguna was when I felt like I might have a shot and getting someone’s interest, but it was around [the 2019 MotoAmerica season finale at] Barber that I actually heard there was a possibility of me getting an offer. So there was a pretty big time gap in between there, but I had been trying to talk to some people. My rider coach right now, Josh Hayes, had been trying to talk to some people. And also I had talked to Ben Spies, and after talking to me, he was really trying to push my name out over in Europe, and that really helped my case. I think that was a big part of it.”
Garrett Gerloff (31) at speed at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: There are a lot of quality riders around the world Yamaha could have chosen for this opportunity. What do you feel made you stand out?
GG: “It seemed like there were two things that they really liked. One was when I won at Laguna.
“It sounds stupid. You go through life and you never think the small things you do can make a difference in the end, but me celebrating like I did after I won and being so pumped, I think a lot of people liked to see that. They saw the passion I had for what I was doing.
“And then for sure when I actually went over to [the World Superbike round at Magny-Cours in] France, after our season. I think they saw me going over to where they were and going ‘I’m here. I feel like I’m ready to do this,” I think they respected that. I think that was a big part in them taking a chance on me for the future.
“At least, those were the two things they told me they really liked to see, and it was cool to hear them say that.”
Garrett Gerloff celebrating his career-first MotoAmerica Superbike victory, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: And you’ve never had a manager out there working for you?
GG: No, but now I do, and it’s not Ben Spies. But I did find him through Spies, and Josh Hayes and Keith McCarty [Yamaha Motorsports, Racing Division Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.]. They were all pointing at the same person.
“I was still working for myself up until the day before I got an offer, basically. There’s so many small details I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do it on my own, especially being a foreigner. To be able to sign with a manager who knows his way around and that a lot of people respect and have talked highly about and he was interested in helping, so I pursued that route.
“It was all done by myself until the Saturday I was in France, when I decided I did need some help with this because I didn’t think I can do it all by myself. Up until that point it has just been a group of awesome people helping me by talking highly about me that made a big difference. So it wasn’t all by myself. I had a bunch of people behind me that other people were listening to, which is good, because I don’t think I would have made a bunch of leeway on my own.”
Garrett Gerloff, seen here celebrating at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, went on to win three more MotoAmerica Superbike races in 2019 and he could have won more had it not been for mechanical DNFs and him helping his teammate Cameron Beaubier secure the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at the season finale. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: How long did you know you had the ride and had to keep it a secret? And how hard was it to keep it a secret?
GG: “I’ve known for a while. It was hard not saying anything, but at the same time I’ve just been trying to focus on myself and getting myself as prepared as I can be before we start testing. So I’ve had a lot going on and a lot to think about and try to figure out before things get going. So honestly, it feels like it’s gone by super quick.”
RW: So what comes next?
GG: “I’m going over to the EICMA show in Milan. I’ll be there on November 8, I think. And right after that we have our first test at Motorland Aragon in November and also another test in November at Jerez. So those will be the two tests I know of at the moment.
“I’m super excited to get on their Yamaha R1 and see how she feels. I’ll be interested to see the differences between the R1 I rode here in MotoAmerica and the one they’ve developed. I know there’s some things we’ve done similar, but we’ve also taken a slightly different development path as far as a few things go. So it will be interesting to see how that feels when I ride it.
Garrett Gerloff. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
RW: How do you feel right now?
GG: “Unreal. This is something I’ve always wanted to do since I started racing. It was awesome back in the day seeing all the Americans representing the U.S. Like when Ben Spies went over there in 2009 and had an awesome year and stuff and won the World Championship. That was so cool to me. I remember watching that whole season and remembering I wanted to do that someday…or attempt to.
“It’s always been my end goal to try to get to a World Championship. And that’s what’s always motivated me from Day One. It’s still what motivates me to get on the bike now and try to get good results and everything, to get that chance to move up the ladder and become a better and better racer and try to climb my way up to the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing.
“I’m ready to get going. I’m sick of sitting around.”
The 2019 SV650X with Racing Editor Chris Ulrich aboard at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Photo by David Swarts.
Featured In the October 2019 issue of Roadracing World:
Suzuki’s new 2019 SV650X may seem at a glance to be a restyled version of the Japanese manufacturer’s popular middleweight Twin, the SV650, and it is. But subtle changes make it perform better than the standard SV while retaining its practicality.
After a successful, 10-year run in Suzuki’s lineup, the SV650 went missing in 2009. Four years later it was replaced by a weird-looking and short-lived (2013-2015) SV-based naked bike with a steel-tube chassis and called the Gladius. It didn’t attract much of a following, especially among racers and track riders.
For 2017, Suzuki engineers took the Gladius, changed about 60 parts in the engine to produce more power and reduce emissions, changed about another 70 parts in the chassis to chop off about 15 pounds, and relaunched the bike as the third-generation SV650.
The new machine was good and not only won Roadracing World’s 2017 Middleweight Twin Shootout (April 2017) but also won the inaugural MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship in 2018, ridden by Chris Parrish, and won the title again in 2019, ridden by Alex Dumas . . .
Suzuki’s SV650 has been a pillar in the middleweight twins market segment for two decades, and the newest iteration of the popular, loveable machine features intelligent refinements that make it even better than the standard model. Read all the details on the best SV yet in the October issue of Roadracing World!
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The case cover of Indian Motorcycle's new PowerPlus V-Twin engine. Photo courtesy of Indian Motorcycle.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DELIVERS MOST POWERFUL ENGINE IN ITS CLASS WITH NEW POWERPLUS – A NEW LEVEL OF V-TWIN PERFORMANCE FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Liquid-Cooled 108 Cubic Inch Motor delivering 122 Horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of Torque to Power New Indian Challenger
MINNEAPOLIS – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, raised the bar for American motorcycles today with the announcement of its most powerful engine to date, the PowerPlus. The all-new 108 cubic inch, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine delivers a class-leading 122 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque and establishes a dramatically new standard for V-twin performance.
The right side of Indian Motorcycle’s new PowerPlus V-Twin engine. Photo courtesy of Indian Motorcycle.
The PowerPlus will serve as the heart of the new Indian Challenger, an all-new, fixed-fairing bagger that utilizes Indian Motorcycle’s state-of-the-art technology to become the highest-performing American V-twin ever developed. The new engine’s name is a nod to Indian Motorcycle’s iconic history, paying homage to the Indian PowerPlus motorcycle produced from 1916 to 1924.
“We challenge our engineers with the notion that anything less than best-in-class design and performance will simply not get it done, and it’s clear with this new engine that they have delivered on that high standard,” said Steve Menneto, Indian Motorcycle President. “Countless hours were spent in design, development and testing to ensure this is the best liquid-cooled V-twin ever developed, and I could not be prouder of our team and this incredible motor.”
The PowerPlus adopts several design and performance features from the liquid-cooled 1,133 cc Indian Scout engine, including an overhead camshaft design utilizing four valves per cylinder. But comparisons end there. The PowerPlus was developed with a big-piston, big-torque mindset with an end game of maximum power delivery across the entire curve.
The all-new powertrain features a six-speed transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and three ride modes that allow riders to tailor throttle mapping to their riding preferences. Advanced technology also includes hydraulic valve lash adjusters and hydraulic camshaft chain tensioners for ease of maintenance and reliability.
The PowerPlus was tested, refined and proven by one of the industry’s most rigorous development and testing programs, accumulating nearly one million miles of simulated testing, including state-of-the-art dyno testing, and more than 250,000 on-road miles.
“You simply cannot deliver the ultimate bagger without an engine that stands head and shoulders above anything else in its class, and that was the motivation behind the PowerPlus,” said John Callahan, Indian Motorcycle Vice President, Engineering. “We developed the most sophisticated V-twin powerplant in the industry, and then we spent month after month, hour upon hour, putting it through the most intense paces to ensure it could take whatever we threw at it. The end result is something truly special.”
Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus Engine Specifications:
Transmission: Six-speed with true overdrive, constant mesh
Clutch: Assist clutch
The PowerPlus will be built in Osceola, Wisconsin with final motorcycle assembly taking place in Indian Motorcycle’s production facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Riders can learn more at IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter andInstagram.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
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