Home Blog Page 1724

Lloyd Bayley Wins CCS Unlimited Grand Prix At Homestead-Miami Speedway

David Swarts
-
0
Lloyd Bayley Wins CCS Unlimited Grand Prix At Homestead-Miami Speedway

Bayley Wins Shootout

CCS Florida

Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead, Florida

September 28-29, 2019

Lloyd Bayley won the Expert Unlimited Grand Prix race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on board his LB Sports BMW S1000RR after a rough start.  Bayley was caught up in grid traffic for the first few laps and had to work his way to the front.  By lap three he had taken over the lead and never looked back.  Behind him, Amateur Alex Nieves, Jr. had maneuvered his West Side Performance Kawasaki ZX-10R in to the lead for the amateur group and second place overall.   The race was the only class in which Bayley competed during the event.  He is sponsored by Dunlop, DP Brakes, BMW Motorrad, and Moto-D Racing.

A purse for the Unlimited Grand Prix race was reintroduced during this round.  For the first time ever, the race was presented by Mark Tenn Motorsports/Pirelli Tire with a $500.00 purse and no grid minimums.  The race will be supported by Mark Tenn Motorsports again during the final round at Homestead-Miami Speedway in December, and the purse size is anticipated to grow even bigger with additional support, not yet announced.

Dustin Richards and Roger Morissette were the event’s two biggest expert winners with four victories each.  Morissette dominated the lightweight classes on board his Suzuki SV 560, winning the GTL, Lightweight Grand Prix, Lightweight Superbike, and Ultralight Superbike races.

Richards was out front after fighting his way through traffic in all of his Middleweight classes on board his Yamaha YZF-R6.  He won the Expert Middleweight Supersport, Middleweight Superbike, Heavyweight Superbike, and Middleweight Grand Prix races.  He also finished third in the Unlimited Grand Prix.  Richards is backed by Moto-D Racing, Hustle Hard Racing, Racer FX, Engine Ice and Track Bike Rentals.

Amateur Daryan Martin was the winningest racer of the weekend, running undefeated and taking home six first place victories.  Martin won the GTU, Middleweight Supersport, Heavyweight Supersport, Middleweight Superbike, Heavyweight Superbike, and Middleweight Grand Prix races on his Yamaha YZF-R6.  Martin is sponsored by Suomy Helmets, Vortex Racing, Engine Ice, Mark Tenn Motorsports/Pirelli Tire, and Drippin Wet.

The Championship Cup Series Florida region is scheduled to compete next at Daytona International Speedway October 19-20th.  The event will include ASRA Sprint race and Team Challenge finals and as well as CCS National Championship Sprints for all CCS regions.  And, the Florida region season finale will be held again at Homestead-Miami Speedway December 7-8th.

Full race results, lap times, and points standings for all series and regions are available online at:  www.ccsracing.us.

MRA: Shannon Moham, Sean Thomas Claim Race Of The Rockies Victories At High Plains Raceway

David Swarts
-
0
MRA: Shannon Moham, Sean Thomas Claim Race Of The Rockies Victories At High Plains Raceway

Sean Thomas and Shannon Moham score final 2019 wins in MRA’s Race of the Rockies

Byers, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association concluded its 2019 championship season at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of September 28-29.   Although the MRA #1 plate for 2020 had already been claimed by Ryan Burke, there were many more class championships still to be settled including Race of the Rockies GTU.

Saturday races started off with a very exciting battle in Novice GTU.  LJ Elder had the championship sewed up for the year, but that didn’t keep him from hole shotting and leading the race for the first half.  That left Chris Jaech, Mike O’Donnell, Brandon Blanding, and Nathan Morales to battle it out for the podium and overall Novice GTU class points.  Blanding used the first half of the race to chase down everyone else and finally take the lead away from Elder while posting a blistering 1:55.432 on lap 6.  At the line, it was Blanding by 0.162 seconds over Elder with Jaech rounding out the podium.  This was Blanding’s first ever race win and his final race with the MRA while he deploys to Japan next year with the US Navy.  We thank Brandon for his continued service and sincerely hope to see him back soon.

The Saturday SuperStreet program filled up to the allowed 26 entries earlier in the week and went off well under very windy conditions at HPR.  That evening the MRA hosted all comers to the annual year end BBQ held in the pavilion.

Race of the Rockies qualifying saw the familiar name of Ryan Burke topping the list with Sean Thomas and Nyles Gourlie all below a 1:50 lap time.  Jared Dear topped the GTU qualifying over Shannon Moham and James Hinton.

Sean Thomas took the Race of the Rockies hole shot followed by Gourlie and Burke.  Burke took no time getting past Gourlie then Thomas and started pulling away will turning consistent 1:46 lap times.  Then on lap 8, Burke lost the front end in the sweeping right hand turn 11 and crashed out of the lead.  This left Thomas with clear track and, while cutting very consistent times, easily took his first Race of the Rockies GTO win.  Gourlie and Dan “Otis” Turner rounded out the GTO podium.

The Race of the Rockies GTU championship was all but finalized by Shannon Moham going into this final round.  Nevertheless, Moham is a true racer and put an exclamation point on his season by not only hunting down a very fast starting Jared Dear, but taking third overall on the track ahead of all but two of the open class bikes.  Meanwhile Dear and James Hinton had things to sort out between themselves.  With the great start Dear had, it was up to Hinton to chase him down.  Hinton had to get past a couple of open bikes to get Dear in his sights and by lap 5, Hinton was able to get around Dear to take over second in GTU with Dear finishing third.

During the weekend, Shannon Moham took the Clubman (total points) championship for 2019 and claimed the championship for 10 other sprint classes.   Moham is certainly the MRA’s man with a “target on his back” for 2020.

Since the High Plains full course configuration is the most commonly used track by the MRA, lap records are hard to come by.  Even though, Liam Grant was able to set records in 500 Production Cup qualifying with a 2:00.456 and in the 500 Production Cup race with a 2:01.299.   Current MRA track records are available at https://www.mra-racing.org/racers/lap-times/

Sean Thomas is sponsored by QuikCycles, Boulder Motorsports, Motorex, Scorpion helmets, Hotbodies, Stansbury Concert Series, DnS Trucking, GP Suspension, GForce Powersports, Racer USA, Sidi Boots, Woolich Racing, Spidi USA, Inferno USA, and Dunlop.

Shannon Moham is sponsored by Nordic Nursing, Dunlop tires, Race Tech suspension, Woodcraft CFM, Vortex racing, Vickery Motorsports, Motors by REX, Renegade race fuels, Imperial Sportbikes, Denver n Dakota, Segren’s Nectar, MOM, CP Carrillo, Ninjatech, Bell Helmets, and Rocky Mountain Photo – Jim Browning.

The MRA will start the 2020 season with its New Racers’ School on April 11th.  The first race of the 2020 championship season will be 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/.

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
  4. Alex Greenman (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jim Wilson (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)

Race of the Rockies Championship Overall

  1. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf (Suz GSX-R750)
  2. Kerry Attridge (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Siobhan Bennett (Hon CBR600RR)

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  4. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)

Firestone Walker 805’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  4. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  5. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Philip Pleiss (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Dan Parker (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)

Northern Colorado Powersports’ Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Jim Wilson (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)

Legion of Speed’s Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)

Lisa Gaimara with Supreme Lending’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
  4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  5. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)
  6. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
  4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)

Kimco Services’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Brian Jackson (Kaw 400)
  4. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  5. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  6. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

John Sims’ SuperTwins GTO

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
  3. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
  4. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  5. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)
  6. Bob Halbert (Duc 749R)

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  4. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  5. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)
  6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Absolute Michelin & Automotive’s Thunderbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  3. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  4. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  5. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)
  6. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. John Elliott (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  6. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
  2. Brian Jackson (Kaw 400)
  3. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  4. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  5. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  4. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
  5. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  3. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
  4. Susan Hickok (Kaw 300)
  5. Richard Nguyen (Kaw 250)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Colorado Class

  1. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)
  2. Mike Kionka (Hon NSF250R)
  3. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  4. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  5. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)
  6. Stephen Husbands (KTM Duke)

Aaron Petrie’s Supermoto

  1. Marc Rawlings (Honda CRF450)
  2. Kevin Kurtz (Kaw KX450)
  3. Mike Morrison (Suz RMZ450)

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
  4. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  6. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  3. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  4. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  5. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Mark McDaniel (Tri Daytona)

Formula PB

  1. Justen Behmer
  2. Joshua Baker
  3. Alex Greenman
  4. Dan Elders
  5. Rogelio Vaca
  6. Joseph Maher

October 2019

David Swarts
-
0

On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode the 2020 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Yamahas at Circuito de Jerez in Spain, and was impressed that they meet Euro5 emissions, yet still run better.

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information. Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

 

Read the October 2019 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology now with your online subscription. Log in or subscribe HERE

 

In This Issue:

 

FEATURES

Inside Info: 2020 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 LE; MotoAmerica Returns To Indy…and more!

 

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1978 Yamaha 0W31

 

 

Intro: 2020 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Meet Euro5 Emissions Yet Are Still Better Than Ever

 

Quick Look: Suzuki SV650X Delivers Retro Cafe Style, Better Brakes and More

 

MotoGP Analysis: Alex Marquez Makes His MotoGP Plans

 

Shops: Energica Motor Company

 

How I Became A MotoAmerica Racer, By Ben Gloddy

 

PROFESSIONAL RACING

MotoGP at Silverstone: Alex Rins Beats Marc Marquez

 

MotoAmerica Superbike At PittRace: Gerloff & Elias Win

 

MotoAmerica Superbike At NJMP: Gerloff & Beaubier Win

 

World Superbike At Portimao: Rea vs. Baustista Again!

 

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor

 

10 Years Ago

 

MotoGP Trivia/Numbers

 

Back In The Day: Editor’s Scrapbook

 

Kyle Wyman: Where’s Wyman?

 

The Kids’ Page: Sacha Agam

 

The Crash Page: Andrea Dovizioso and Fabio Quartararo

 

New Products: Nicky Hayden Replica Helmet, and more…

 

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar

 

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

 

Professional Services Directory

 

ASRA/CCS Newsletter

 

Classified Ads

 

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer

CVMA: Alex Dumas, Michael Gilbert, Toby Khamsouk, Chad Lewin Win During CVMA 2019-2020 Season-Opener At Chuckwalla

David Swarts
-
0
CVMA: Alex Dumas, Michael Gilbert, Toby Khamsouk, Chad Lewin Win During CVMA 2019-2020 Season-Opener At Chuckwalla

GILBERT, LEWIN, DUMAS, AND KHAMSOUK SCORE WINS AT CHUCKWALLA VALLEY RACEWAY

Toby Khamsouk scores four wins in four races, Alex Dumas split wins in Formula Open and Supersport Open with Chad Lewin and Michael Gilbert. Michael also took the win in the CVMA Shootout, presented by TrackDaz, and SoCal TrackDays.

The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association 2019-20 winter series season has started as of September 28-29, 2019. Many racers headed out to the desert and braved the heat to do battle.

Toby Khamsouk owned the wins in Ultra Lightweight Shootout, and 500 Supersport both days aboard his Kawasaki Ninja 400. Toby shared the podium with Emily Grana on her SoCal TrackDays Kawasaki Ninja 400 both days in 500 Supersport, and 3rd place was split with Justin Bordonaro and Josh Fogle on their Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Yamaha YZF-R3 respectively.

During the CVMA Shootout race, Presented by TrackDaz, and SoCal Track Days, Michael Gilbert got to the front quickly after a good scrap with Bradley Ward. Michael dominated from the front, taking the win by nearly 7 seconds. Ward held second place until the last corner of the last lap he when crashed out, handing 2nd place to Chad Lewin, and 3rd to Wyatt Ferris. All 3 podium finishers on Kawasaki ZX-10Rs.

Racing resumes at Chuckwalla on October 26-27. 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.

Supersport Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Wed Farsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Tyler Bengford (Yam YZF-R1)
6. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Wed Farsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. William Russell (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Michael Jang (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur Supersport Open
Saturday:
1. Ed Beson (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
4. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Micah Schmidt (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Matt Botz (BMW S1000RR)
Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
3. Lee Reves (Kaw ZX-10R)

Ultra Lightweight Shootout
Saturday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Jesse Norton (Kaw 400)
4. Alex Uhl (Kaw 400)
5. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
Sunday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400
3. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
4. Jesse Norton (Kaw 400)
5. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
6. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)

Formula Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
3. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
4. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Kon Shuveninov (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Ryan Harper (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)


Formula Twins
Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
4. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
5. Chris Binker (Suz SV650)
6. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Chris Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Formula 40 Ultra Lighweight
Saturday:
1. Alex Uhl (Kaw 400)
2. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
5. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
6. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur Formula Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)

Femmewalla
Saturday:
1. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Savannah Jaska (Hon CBR600RR)
Sunday:
1. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Savannah Jaska (Hon CBR600RR)

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight
Saturday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Katrina Hornstein (Kaw 300R)
6. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)
Sunday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Katrina Hornstein (Kaw 300R)
6. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)

Formula 40
Saturday:
1. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4RF)
2. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Andrzej Guhnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
4. Brett Batchelor (BMW S1000RR)
Sunday:
1. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4RF)
2. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)

Formula 40 Middleweight
Saturday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R) 
2. Jose Revelo (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ed Siemer (Tri 675)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Ryan Harper (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R) 
2. Jose Revelo (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Sean Taitt (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 40 Lightweight
Saturday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)

500 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
3. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
4. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
3. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
5. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)
6. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 500 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
3. Sean Broe (Kaw 400)
4. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
Sunday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
3. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Sean Broe (Kaw 400)
5. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)

Supersport Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
3. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Michael Jang (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
6. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)

Amateur Supersport Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Robert Montgomerie (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 2
Saturday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
2. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Formula Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
3. Bradley Ward (ZX-10R)
4. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
5. Wes Farnsworth (ZX-10R)
6. Nicholas Ciling (ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
4. Bradley Ward (ZX-10R)
5. Chad Lewin (ZX-10R)
6. Nicholas Ciling (ZX-10R)

Amateur Formula Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
3. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Andrzej Guonacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Micah Schmidt (Kaw ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Lee Reves (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
5. Andrzej Guonacki (Hon CBR1000RR)

350 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Lei Tian (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Cesar Garcia (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)
4. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Cesar Garcia (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 350 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Steven Greenwalt (KTM RC390)
5. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)
Sunday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)

The CVMA Shootout Presented by TrackDaz and SoCal Trackdays
Sunday Only:
1. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
2. Chad Lewin (ZX-10R)
3. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. David Anthony (ZX-10R)
6. Wes Farnsworth (ZX-10R)

VP Racing Fuels Adds New Distributor In Southern California

David Swarts
-
0

VP RACING FUELS BOOSTS DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE WITH CALIFORNIA FUELS & LUBRICANTS

San Antonio, TX – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., the World Leader of Race Fuels has announced it has signed a new distribution agreement with California Fuels & Lubricants, of Garden Grove, California, servicing the Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

“California Fuels & Lubricants is a first-class, professional organization, known throughout Southern California for the best service in the region,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s Vice President, North American Sales – Race Fuel and Consumer Products. “We’ve been looking for a distributor organization that embraces our full line of VP Racing products. CFL will carry not only our popular championship proven race fuels but our fast-growing line of racing and performance lubricants as well as our additives and small engine fuels”.

California Fuels & Lubricants will distribute the full line of VP products, including VP race fuels and VP racing lubricants, servicing tracks and drivers throughout Southern California. Also, CFL will market VP’s Branded Retail programs, featuring the fastest growing retail branding program in the country. These programs include VP branded gas stations, VP FastLube™ oil change centers, and VP PowerWash™ carwashes.

“Joining the VP family of distributors is a real win for us at CFL,” said President & Co-Founder, Jaime Duenas. “VP’s reputation for the highest quality race fuels and lubricants is unmatched, they are known for fueling winners, and we look forward to continuing that legacy.”

Founded in 2004 to service gas stations, commercial fleets, and industrial facilities, CFL has established a superior reputation with clients in industry and government, at the local, regional and national levels. Customer trust and superior service have been the cornerstones that define CFL.

For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers visit vpracingfuels.com.

About VP Racing Fuels

VP Racing Fuels is best known as the World Leader in Fuel Technology®, fueling champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP is the Official Racing Fuel of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Blancpain GT World Challenge America, AMA Supercross, NMRA, NMCA, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Late Models, DIRTcar, PDRA, SCORE, Best In The Desert, ARA, and USAC among more than 60 VP-sponsored series and sanctioning bodies.

As part of a retail branding program, gas stations and convenience stores across North America are being branded as VP Racing Fuels, with each providing distribution for VP’s other product lines, including ethanol-free VP Small Engine Fuels, formulated for 2- and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment; VP Madditive® performance chemicals; VP Hi-Performance Lubricants; VP PowerWash™; and VP PowerMaster® hobby fuels for R/C racing. VP’s most recent diversification efforts include the introduction of VP Hi-Performance Lubricants in conjunction with the launch of quick lube facilities branded VP Racing FASTLUBE™, VP Racing POWERWASH™ car wash systems, VP Appearance, and VP TANK GUARDIAN™ product lines. More information is available online at VPRacingFuels.com.

Road America Announces Its 2020 Race Schedule

David Swarts
-
0

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – Road America’s President and General Manager, Mike Kertscher, announced Road America’s 2020 season schedule today. The four-mile, 14-turn road course will host 11 racing weekends throughout the 2020 season, with a number of weekends encompassing several series’ providing non-stop action.

“Road America is known for having the most active schedule of any road race circuit in the U.S., and we look forward to hosting the MotoAmerica Series, the NTT IndyCar Series, IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship, NASCAR Xfinity Series, GT World Challenge Series, the Sports Car Club of America Runoffs and three separate vintage events in 2020 as we celebrate Road America’s 65th Anniversary,” said Kertscher. “The 2019 season was incredible, and we encourage all our fans to get their season passes early and print their tickets at home, so they can enjoy another season of great racing and fond memories at Road America. Event tickets for the 2020 season are now on sale with camping beginning on November 1, and season passes are now available.”

Road America’s first race weekend next year will be May 15-17, when it hosts the Spring Vintage Festival featuring SVRA. Two-wheeled action takes to the track when the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Series comes to Road America May 29-31. The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® returns to the 4-mile circuit from June 12-14 – Road America’s longest running annual sports car event.

The NTT IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response takes center stage June 18-21, as an international lineup of drivers will have their chance to battle it out for glory on one of the world’s most revered road courses. They will be joined by the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires with doubleheader rounds for Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000, and USF2000. Sanctioned by IndyCar, the Road to Indy develops the stars of tomorrow with many drivers on the NTT IndyCar Series grid as graduates.

July 17-19, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be on track during the Road America Vintage MotoFest featuring AHRMA and Rockerbox as fans and enthusiasts alike take in the on-track action and vintage motorcycle show on Saturday, July 18, which includes entrants from all over the country in competitive award classes showcasing the greatest in classic style, fresh customization and all that is unusual and incredible. Meanwhile, the grounds are packed with local and national vendors, live music, food, refreshments, touring of the 4-mile road course.

A mid-summer classic, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman, takes place July 23-26, and has quickly grown to become one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. A historic Can-Am race with an impressive field of cars is also expected to gather at Road America along with a special 50th Anniversary celebration of the famed UOP Shadow, featuring original racecars from the era, which were painstakingly restored to their original condition. The annual concours d’elegance on Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkhart Lake rounds out the festivities to make The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman a can’t miss spectacle for any racing enthusiast.

July 30-August 2, the IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes over Road America’s four-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race on Saturday, Aug. 1, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, Aug. 2.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 rolls into Road America August 6-8, bringing intense door-to-door racing action to the nation’s most intimidating road course. The NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule and the event could prove to be a pivotal race for drivers looking to improve their standing in the championship points. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will again be joined by the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck series featuring identically prepared 650-horsepower trucks that are built to take flight by utilizing four, 36-inch tall, aluminum ramps, placed in strategic locations on the racecourse, allowing the trucks to fly 20 feet off the ground and hundreds of feet down the racecourse. The SCCA Pro Trans Am Series will round out the weekends on track activities.

August 28-30, the GT World Challenge returns to America’s National Park of Speed featuring many of the world’s top sports cars and drivers in an all-out wheel-to-wheel battle featuring an international field of some of the world’s top sports car drivers in race-bred GT3-specification supercars from manufacturers including Acura, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Nissan and Porsche.

September 18-20, the Ariens Art on Wheels Weekend featuring VSCDA will showcase several impressive machines including many pre-war racers and Can-Am enthusiasts reliving history at America’s National Park of Speed.

The 57th SCCA National Championship Runoffs return to Road America on Oct. 9-11. Previously, the Runoffs called Road America “home” from 2009 to 2013 and now they return at a time of year when the fall colors seem to dance around the beautiful race cars and the mild weather creates the perfect conditions for exceptional racing. The SCCA is one of the cornerstones of Road America’s history and has evolved into what is now commonly agreed to be the pinnacle of American motorsports. Since 1964, the SCCA has crowned National Champions through the winner-take-all, single race Runoffs format. Currently, the Runoffs crowns national champions across 28 separate classes.

Road America Season Passes are now available through December and 2020 at a special price of $460, event tickets are on sale now with Camping beginning on November 1. To purchase season passes, tickets or learn more about upcoming events at Road America, please visit Road America online at www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-RACE (7223).

BMW Motorrad BoxerCup: American Nate Kern Takes Second In Championship, At Hockenheim

David Swarts
-
0
BMW Motorrad BoxerCup: American Nate Kern Takes Second In Championship, At Hockenheim

Christoph “Fifty” Höfer and Nate “N8!” Kern finish the BMW BoxerCup 2019 on top as champion and vice champion

Wunderlich MOTORSPORT dominated the BMW BoxerCup in 2019

Since Sunday 29th September, 2019, following the final race in Hockenheim, it‘s official: Christoph “Fifty” Höfer #73 and Nate “N8!” Kern #12 Wunderlich MOTORSPORT have brought home the trophies for first and second place the from the newly established, popular and hotly contested BMW BoxerCup championship, which was raced on Europe‘s legendary motorcycle race courses. At home means in the new Wunderlich company headquarters at the Innovationspark Rheinland in Grafschaft-Ringen.

Frank Hoffmann, managing director Wunderlich GmbH and team manager Wunderlich MOTORSPORT:

“We celebrate together with “Fifty,” who was crowned the BoxerCup Champion 2019, and “N8!,” who brought home the vice championship. We would like to sincerely congratulate both of them on their outstanding team performance. Both race riders have motivated themselves in every race this season with grit and passion, but have always fought fairly and captivated the public. “Fifty‘s” championship victory wasn‘t a done deal by any means, but he found a well-matched opponent in “N8!.” “N8!,” our American warhorse, is an old hand at Boxers and is the most clued up on their special peculiarities. “Fifty‘s” advantage on the other hand lies in his extraordinary knowledge of various courses. Despite the necessary rivalry, the two of them have grown as sportsmen into a real team. We have achieved our goal, that‘s why we sent two high-quality riders to the races to start with, so we end up with two men right up front in the final accounting. And things really did go that way in the end, and I am very grateful for that. A great team performance! The riders also harmonised and worked perfectly with each other, and we‘re looking ahead to the future with a positive attitude. We‘ll let you know whether we‘ll be carrying on and how we do that in the coming months. And here‘s what I‘m most happy about: this championship and vice championship are important to us and come just at the right time for the opening of our new company headquarters in the Innovationspark Grafschaft-Ringen. Now we have TWO reasons to celebrate!“

Christof Höfer, champion of the BoxerCup 2019:

“I‘m pretty speechless right now. It was a superb season. Nate and I fought all out and I was able to stay true to my course – throughout the entire season. I was able to maintain concentration. I got attuned to the Boxers brilliantly over the season and it made me more versatile when you look at the whole year. Today was simply the finale in front of family, friends, in front of so many people. It‘s a home race and it makes you simply want to rock the race. Yeah. Double victory and champion. I almost hit the ground in the Sachs bend in that last round and then you speed over the finish line as the winner and it just all bursts out of you – sick!”

Nate Kern, runner-up of the BMW BoxerCup 2019:

“I really wanted to stand out in this last race. What can I say – my problem with the arm pump… it was gone. I don‘t believe in miracles, but that was definitely magic! I got this Motocrumb and just smeared it on my arm and I had zero arm pump issues from start to finish. Honestly, the Wunderlich team, Frank Hoffmann, they all believed in me, my supporters from home too – Sebastian, Peter, Christian – everyone! I can‘t stress enough how much I appreciate all this support, this dream that I‘ve lived out here is gonna stay with me forever. I hope I can come back next year and win the championship, I would love to have that chance!”

No victory, no success without the pit crew!

One thing is clear: You can only have victories and successes if your team meticulously prepares the race bikes in the background, completes the stops during the race in a routine way and makes lightning-fast decisions about what to do in the event of technical challenges. The core of our pit crew consists of three calm, experienced, technically decorated and competent men: Sebastian Klettke, Peter Schwellenbach and Christian Schmidtke.

Web links:

www.wunderlich.de/en/

www.wunderlich-motorsport.com

MV Agusta Secures Financing To Execute Five-Year Plan

David Swarts
-
0
MV Agusta Secures Financing To Execute Five-Year Plan

MV AGUSTA SECURES FUNDING TO EXECUTE ITS 5 YEARS PLAN

Varese, 2nd October 2019 – The historic Italian company MV Agusta, a global player in the production of premium motorcycles, has just announced its 5 years business plan.
The capital to support the execution of the plan, as well as achieve the consolidation and growth of the company, is entirely provided by the Sardarov family, MV Agusta’s shareholder.

The business plan aims at reaching a sales volume of over 25,000 motorcycles in the 5-years frame along with investments in both a new premium and medium capacity range, which will enable the company to extend the availability of MV Agusta products to more customers, thereby significantly increasing sales volumes.

In the three-year period 2019-2021 the industrial plan also provides for a strong investment in the global distribution network, focused primarily on Europe, Asia and the USA.

MV Agusta is starting production of the new “Hyper-naked” model, the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, voted “the most beautiful motorcycle in the show” at EICMA 2018 as well as the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro. Both models will be produced in only 300 units, all of which have been sold-out online in just a few days. They will be delivered to customers over the next months.

After becoming the new Chairman of the Board and CEO in December 2018, Timur Sardarov has put together a new top management structure and has brought Massimo Bordi and Paolo Bettin into MV Agusta team.

Massimo Bordi, a renowned engineer and manager in the industry, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice Chairman. Paolo Bettin, who has strong records in the financial restructuring of several industrial companies, is the new CFO of MV Agusta, while Giovanni Castiglioni will maintain an advisory role.

Timur Sardarov commented: “Over the next five years, MV Agusta’s attention will be focused on developing the sales and service network, while investing in product development and maintaining its efforts in digitalization and technological innovation. We are committed to deliver the best products and continue to be a benchmark in motorcycle industry in quality, design and technology. Finally MV Agusta has all the tools to do so” Sardarov continued: “Together with the management, we are working diligently to execute the business plan and achieve our objectives which will require an increase of personnel and dedication from all at every level of the company. This will also positively impact the local community in terms of employment and benefit the Varese-area related industries.”

British Superbike: Showdown Continues This Coming Weekend At Donington Park

David Swarts
-
0
British Superbike: Showdown Continues This Coming Weekend At Donington Park

‘Let’s get Reddy to rumble’! Redding leads title charge as Brookes bids for Showdown fightback

Scott Redding leads the charge in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after the opening round of the Showdown, snatching the advantage back by 14 points from his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Josh Brookes, with five races remaining to decide the 2019 title.

Redding scored a double win in the opening round of the Showdown at Assen, putting his extensive knowledge of the track from his time in MotoGP into action, to regain the position at the top of the standings from Brookes who endured a tough weekend despite a second-place finish.

The Be Wiser Ducati teammates may be locking horns, but 2015 champion Brookes is focused on regaining the lead as he bids to end Redding’s success at the Leicestershire circuit following his treble win on the National layout back in May.

Tommy Bridewell claimed two podium finishes at Donington Park earlier in the season and the Oxford Racing Ducati rider knows that he needs to return to winning ways if he is to regain the advantage that he lost after crashing out in the opening race of the Showdown whilst fighting for the win.

Danny Buchan surged into fourth place in the standings courtesy of his strong performance including a podium finish in the second race at Assen, and to within four points of Bridewell for his FS-3 Racing Kawasaki team.

Tarran Mackenzie heads into his home round of the championship fifth in the overall standings and overdue a return to the podium for McAMS Yamaha, holding a 10-point advantage over Peter Hickman for Smiths Racing BMW.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Scott Redding (Be Wiser Ducati) 595
Josh Brookes (Be Wiser Ducati) 581
Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Ducati) 544
Danny Buchan (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 540
Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 527
Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) 517

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Scott Redding – Be Wiser Ducati

Championship leader

“It’s quite important and it feels good to lead the standings after Assen. It’s one of those things, people expected me to win at Assen, it’s like Donington before. People expected me to do it, but I was like ‘I don’t know, because I haven’t rode there for many years’.

“When I was in Moto2 and I was in the championship and I came to Silverstone, you get this pressure like people expect you to win and you expect yourself to win, but when you’ve got a good package, like I do with this team, I use that as a positive energy.

“I won three times at Donington this year so people are really going to expect me to win, and I believe I can. If the weather is good I know that I’ve got the pace and I’ve only improved since I was last there so I believe we can be in contention to take wins again.

“We just need to do the work that we do every weekend and make it the best for race day. I am looking forward to it.”

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Continue Recent Improvement In Thailand

David Swarts
-
0
MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Continue Recent Improvement In Thailand

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP GEAR UP FOR 2019 MOTOGP BATTLE IN BURIRAM

Buriram (Thailand), 2nd October 2019

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are ready to start round 15, the PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi thoroughly enjoyed last year‘s event at the Chang International Circuit and are eager to get into action there to commence the final leg of the 2019 season.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has travelled to the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for the first 2019 MotoGP Asian stop. Last year‘s visit to the Buriram track was a big hit amongst the MotoGP paddock and the fans, so Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi are looking forward to another spectacular GP this weekend.

Viñales came tantalisingly close to a top 3 result in Aragon almost a fortnight ago but ultimately finished in fourth place. Though he noticed great improvement in the first part of the race, the experience of missing out on the podium celebrations increased his motivation to stand on the Buriram rostrum again, like he did twelve months ago.

Last year the Spaniard found the Chang International Circuit to be a great fit to his riding style, which he underlined by taking third in the inaugural Thai GP. This year, he will be pushing 100 per cent again as he also has his eyes on third place in the 2019 championship standings. The number-12 rider currently holds fifth and has to bridge a 9-point gap to defend his third place in the 2018 overall classifications.

Rossi is also keen to head back to the Buriram track, which is a circuit he really likes. He has fond memories of last year‘s racing activities. He not only felt competitive the entire weekend, but he was also inspired by the passion of the local motorsports fans.

The Italian is looking forward to putting on a great show again this year and is keen to step onto the podium this time round, having taken fourth place in the previous Thai GP. The Doctor is currently sixth in the overall MotoGP rider rankings and, like his team-mate, will spare no effort to decrease the 19-point margin to challenge for third place in the standings.

Designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the Chang International Circuit opened in 2014. Only one year later the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship started racing at the venue, and in 2018 MotoGP made its debut there. The circuit is located about 410km northeast from the country‘s capital of Bangkok, close to the town of Buriram. Buriram translates to “City of Happiness”, and it delivered. The Thai GP became a big hit with the teams and riders. Many were excited by the Chang track‘s 4.554km layout, including a 1km longest straight, and five left and seven right turns, as well as its great facilities and the capacity to let 100,000 passionate fans enjoy the spectacle from the grandstands.

For those who want to get to know the Chang International Circuit better, check out Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP eSport Rider Lorenzo Daretti‘s eLap.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

“We now start the Asian and Oceanian leg, which is always a crucial and very demanding part of the season for both the team and the riders. We have four races in five weeks, all in different time zones and the climates in these countries can also be quite different from each other. We will start with what we expect to be a very hot and humid race weekend at the Chang International Circuit. The team are very much looking forward to getting to work, especially because we really enjoyed last year‘s race weekend in Thailand. The Buriram track has great facilities, the track seems to suit our bike, and the fans are fantastic here as well. It was at this track where we started to see improvements last year, so we are very keen to compare our current shape and measure the progress we‘ve made since then.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES

“In Aragon we found the way to be strong in the first laps of the race and that was an important point for me. From lap 1 to lap 15 is where I struggled a lot earlier on this season, so we need to bring this improvement with us to Buriram. We arrive in a really good shape and we‘re feeling positive because last year I did a good race. The Chang circuit is very demanding because of the high temperatures but I think that it‘s a track that suits us quite well, and also the tyres work very well here. We have a really good atmosphere in the team, and we are doing a great job. I hope to be more competitive in Thailand than I was at the previous round and to be closer to the top riders. As I said many times, our goal right now is to always be the first Yamaha and to try to fight for third position in the general classification.”

VALENTINO ROSSI

“Now begins a series of races that will take us outside of Europe. The first of these GPs is the round held in Thailand. Last year the Buriram race weekend was really nice because I had the second place in qualifying and I was fast in the race. I fought for the podium until the end. I didn‘t get it and finished fourth, but I was fast. So, this year the goal is to be fast again and try to do even better than last year.”

Lloyd Bayley Wins CCS Unlimited Grand Prix At Homestead-Miami Speedway

Lloyd Bayley (26) leading Amateur racer Alex Nieves, Jr. (192) during the CCS Unlimited Grand Prix at Homestead-Miami Speedway, in Homestead, Florida. Photo by Lisa Theobald, courtesy of ASRA/CCS.
Lloyd Bayley (26) leading Amateur racer Alex Nieves, Jr. (192) during the CCS Unlimited Grand Prix at Homestead-Miami Speedway, in Homestead, Florida. Photo by Lisa Theobald, courtesy of ASRA/CCS.

Bayley Wins Shootout

CCS Florida

Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead, Florida

September 28-29, 2019

Lloyd Bayley won the Expert Unlimited Grand Prix race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on board his LB Sports BMW S1000RR after a rough start.  Bayley was caught up in grid traffic for the first few laps and had to work his way to the front.  By lap three he had taken over the lead and never looked back.  Behind him, Amateur Alex Nieves, Jr. had maneuvered his West Side Performance Kawasaki ZX-10R in to the lead for the amateur group and second place overall.   The race was the only class in which Bayley competed during the event.  He is sponsored by Dunlop, DP Brakes, BMW Motorrad, and Moto-D Racing.

A purse for the Unlimited Grand Prix race was reintroduced during this round.  For the first time ever, the race was presented by Mark Tenn Motorsports/Pirelli Tire with a $500.00 purse and no grid minimums.  The race will be supported by Mark Tenn Motorsports again during the final round at Homestead-Miami Speedway in December, and the purse size is anticipated to grow even bigger with additional support, not yet announced.

Dustin Richards and Roger Morissette were the event’s two biggest expert winners with four victories each.  Morissette dominated the lightweight classes on board his Suzuki SV 560, winning the GTL, Lightweight Grand Prix, Lightweight Superbike, and Ultralight Superbike races.

Richards was out front after fighting his way through traffic in all of his Middleweight classes on board his Yamaha YZF-R6.  He won the Expert Middleweight Supersport, Middleweight Superbike, Heavyweight Superbike, and Middleweight Grand Prix races.  He also finished third in the Unlimited Grand Prix.  Richards is backed by Moto-D Racing, Hustle Hard Racing, Racer FX, Engine Ice and Track Bike Rentals.

Amateur Daryan Martin was the winningest racer of the weekend, running undefeated and taking home six first place victories.  Martin won the GTU, Middleweight Supersport, Heavyweight Supersport, Middleweight Superbike, Heavyweight Superbike, and Middleweight Grand Prix races on his Yamaha YZF-R6.  Martin is sponsored by Suomy Helmets, Vortex Racing, Engine Ice, Mark Tenn Motorsports/Pirelli Tire, and Drippin Wet.

The Championship Cup Series Florida region is scheduled to compete next at Daytona International Speedway October 19-20th.  The event will include ASRA Sprint race and Team Challenge finals and as well as CCS National Championship Sprints for all CCS regions.  And, the Florida region season finale will be held again at Homestead-Miami Speedway December 7-8th.

Full race results, lap times, and points standings for all series and regions are available online at:  www.ccsracing.us.

MRA: Shannon Moham, Sean Thomas Claim Race Of The Rockies Victories At High Plains Raceway

Sean Thomas. Photo by John Chadwick/Wicked Photos, courtesy of MRA.
Sean Thomas. Photo by John Chadwick/Wicked Photos, courtesy of MRA.

Sean Thomas and Shannon Moham score final 2019 wins in MRA’s Race of the Rockies

Byers, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association concluded its 2019 championship season at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of September 28-29.   Although the MRA #1 plate for 2020 had already been claimed by Ryan Burke, there were many more class championships still to be settled including Race of the Rockies GTU.

Saturday races started off with a very exciting battle in Novice GTU.  LJ Elder had the championship sewed up for the year, but that didn’t keep him from hole shotting and leading the race for the first half.  That left Chris Jaech, Mike O’Donnell, Brandon Blanding, and Nathan Morales to battle it out for the podium and overall Novice GTU class points.  Blanding used the first half of the race to chase down everyone else and finally take the lead away from Elder while posting a blistering 1:55.432 on lap 6.  At the line, it was Blanding by 0.162 seconds over Elder with Jaech rounding out the podium.  This was Blanding’s first ever race win and his final race with the MRA while he deploys to Japan next year with the US Navy.  We thank Brandon for his continued service and sincerely hope to see him back soon.

The Saturday SuperStreet program filled up to the allowed 26 entries earlier in the week and went off well under very windy conditions at HPR.  That evening the MRA hosted all comers to the annual year end BBQ held in the pavilion.

Race of the Rockies qualifying saw the familiar name of Ryan Burke topping the list with Sean Thomas and Nyles Gourlie all below a 1:50 lap time.  Jared Dear topped the GTU qualifying over Shannon Moham and James Hinton.

Sean Thomas took the Race of the Rockies hole shot followed by Gourlie and Burke.  Burke took no time getting past Gourlie then Thomas and started pulling away will turning consistent 1:46 lap times.  Then on lap 8, Burke lost the front end in the sweeping right hand turn 11 and crashed out of the lead.  This left Thomas with clear track and, while cutting very consistent times, easily took his first Race of the Rockies GTO win.  Gourlie and Dan “Otis” Turner rounded out the GTO podium.

The Race of the Rockies GTU championship was all but finalized by Shannon Moham going into this final round.  Nevertheless, Moham is a true racer and put an exclamation point on his season by not only hunting down a very fast starting Jared Dear, but taking third overall on the track ahead of all but two of the open class bikes.  Meanwhile Dear and James Hinton had things to sort out between themselves.  With the great start Dear had, it was up to Hinton to chase him down.  Hinton had to get past a couple of open bikes to get Dear in his sights and by lap 5, Hinton was able to get around Dear to take over second in GTU with Dear finishing third.

During the weekend, Shannon Moham took the Clubman (total points) championship for 2019 and claimed the championship for 10 other sprint classes.   Moham is certainly the MRA’s man with a “target on his back” for 2020.

Since the High Plains full course configuration is the most commonly used track by the MRA, lap records are hard to come by.  Even though, Liam Grant was able to set records in 500 Production Cup qualifying with a 2:00.456 and in the 500 Production Cup race with a 2:01.299.   Current MRA track records are available at https://www.mra-racing.org/racers/lap-times/

Sean Thomas is sponsored by QuikCycles, Boulder Motorsports, Motorex, Scorpion helmets, Hotbodies, Stansbury Concert Series, DnS Trucking, GP Suspension, GForce Powersports, Racer USA, Sidi Boots, Woolich Racing, Spidi USA, Inferno USA, and Dunlop.

Shannon Moham is sponsored by Nordic Nursing, Dunlop tires, Race Tech suspension, Woodcraft CFM, Vortex racing, Vickery Motorsports, Motors by REX, Renegade race fuels, Imperial Sportbikes, Denver n Dakota, Segren’s Nectar, MOM, CP Carrillo, Ninjatech, Bell Helmets, and Rocky Mountain Photo – Jim Browning.

The MRA will start the 2020 season with its New Racers’ School on April 11th.  The first race of the 2020 championship season will be 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/.

Fay Myers Motorcycle World’s Race of the Rockies GTO

  1. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
  4. Alex Greenman (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jim Wilson (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

Apex Auto Glass’ Race of the Rockies GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)

Race of the Rockies Championship Overall

  1. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)

High Plains Raceway’s Ladies of the Rockies

  1. Cindy Wulf (Suz GSX-R750)
  2. Kerry Attridge (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Siobhan Bennett (Hon CBR600RR)

Imperial Sportbikes’ Amateur GTO

  1. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)

XL3 Rigging’s Amateur GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Matt Neuberger (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  4. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)

Firestone Walker 805’s Modern Vintage GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Kevin Madden (Hon CBR1000RR)
  4. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  5. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)

Nite Owl Sports Bar & Grill’s Modern Vintage GTU

  1. Aaron Hersh (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Scott Weitmann (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Phillip Takahashi (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Philip Pleiss (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Dan Parker (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Bob Hasenhundl (Yam YZF-R6)

Northern Colorado Powersports’ Open Superbike

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Dan Turner (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Jim Wilson (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)

Pho 95’s Open Supersport

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Sean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Nyles Gourlie (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Mike Applehans (Suz GSX-R1000)

Modworks’ Solo Endurance Open

  1. Ryan Burke (Yam YZF-R1M)
  2. Mike Applegate (Yam YZF-R1M)
  3. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)

Performance Cycle’s Heavyweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  3. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)

Legion of Speed’s Heavyweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)

Lisa Gaimara with Supreme Lending’s Solo Endurance Heavyweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)

Green Tech Auto Body’s Middleweight Superbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

IES Technologies’ Middleweight Supersport

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Jason Martinez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)

Wyeth Homes’ Solo Endurance Middleweight

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Jared Dear (Kaw ZX-6R)
  3. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  4. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Scott Morrison (Yam YZF-R6)

Spencer Russell Youth Racing’s Lightweight Grand Prix

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
  4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  5. Colton Wulf (Suz SV650)
  6. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)

Brighton Radiator & Muffler’s Solo Endurance Lightweight

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. Jon Glaefke (KTM HKR)
  4. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  5. Tyler Valentine (Kaw ZX-6R)
  6. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)

Kimco Services’ Solo Endurance Ultralightweight

  1. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Brian Jackson (Kaw 400)
  4. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  5. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  6. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)

John Sims’ SuperTwins GTO

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Robb Weins (Duc 848)
  3. Jim Brewer (Duc 1199R)
  4. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  5. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)
  6. Bob Halbert (Duc 749R)

Alliance Motorsports’ SuperTwins GTU

  1. Jason Madama (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  3. James Wilkerson (Kaw 650)
  4. Joshua Baker (Suz SV650)
  5. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)
  6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Absolute Michelin & Automotive’s Thunderbike

  1. Shannon Moham (Duc Evo)
  2. Dennis Stowers (Tri Daytona)
  3. Jay Hollman (Apr RSV1000R)
  4. Ricky Orlando (Kaw 650)
  5. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)
  6. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTO

  1. David Lambert (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Ray Thornton (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. James Wilkerson (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. John Elliott (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Chris Nami (BMW S1000RR)
  6. Dennie Burke (Suz GSX-R1000)

Moto Garage’s Formula 40 GTU

  1. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. James Hinton (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Nick Kaplan (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Ken Yee (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  6. Bobby Mills (Duc 848)

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
  2. Brian Jackson (Kaw 400)
  3. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  4. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  5. Colton Wulf (Hon CBR500R)
  6. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Rocky Mountain Kawasaki’s 500 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Liam Grant (Kaw 400)
  2. Ryan Smith (Hon CBR500R)
  3. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  4. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
  5. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sat Race

  1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)
  3. Chris Anderson (Kaw 400)
  4. Susan Hickok (Kaw 300)
  5. Richard Nguyen (Kaw 250)

Vickery Motorsports’ 350 Production Cup Sun Race

  1. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  2. Justen Behmer (Kaw 300)

Woody’s Wheel Works’ Colorado Class

  1. Michael Surratt (KTM Duke)
  2. Mike Kionka (Hon NSF250R)
  3. Jason Madsen (Kaw 400)
  4. Cameron Lee (Yam YZF-R3)
  5. Luke Sanzone (Kaw 400)
  6. Stephen Husbands (KTM Duke)

Aaron Petrie’s Supermoto

  1. Marc Rawlings (Honda CRF450)
  2. Kevin Kurtz (Kaw KX450)
  3. Mike Morrison (Suz RMZ450)

Interstate Honda’s Novice GTO

  1. Phillip Hergenrader (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Dallas W A Sherman (Yam YZF-R1)
  3. John Hunter (BMW S1000RR)
  4. CJ Walker (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  6. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)

Law Tigers’ Novice GTU

  1. Brandon Blanding (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. LJ Elder (Kaw ZX-6)
  3. Christopher Jaech (Tri Daytona)
  4. Mike O’Donnell (Suz GSX-R600)
  5. Nathan Morales (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Mark McDaniel (Tri Daytona)

Formula PB

  1. Justen Behmer
  2. Joshua Baker
  3. Alex Greenman
  4. Dan Elders
  5. Rogelio Vaca
  6. Joseph Maher

October 2019

On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode the 2020 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Yamahas at Circuito de Jerez in Spain, and was impressed that they meet Euro5 emissions, yet still run better.

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information. Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

 

Read the October 2019 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology now with your online subscription. Log in or subscribe HERE

 

In This Issue:

 

FEATURES

Inside Info: 2020 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 LE; MotoAmerica Returns To Indy…and more!

 

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1978 Yamaha 0W31

 

 

Intro: 2020 YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Meet Euro5 Emissions Yet Are Still Better Than Ever

 

Quick Look: Suzuki SV650X Delivers Retro Cafe Style, Better Brakes and More

 

MotoGP Analysis: Alex Marquez Makes His MotoGP Plans

 

Shops: Energica Motor Company

 

How I Became A MotoAmerica Racer, By Ben Gloddy

 

PROFESSIONAL RACING

MotoGP at Silverstone: Alex Rins Beats Marc Marquez

 

MotoAmerica Superbike At PittRace: Gerloff & Elias Win

 

MotoAmerica Superbike At NJMP: Gerloff & Beaubier Win

 

World Superbike At Portimao: Rea vs. Baustista Again!

 

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor

 

10 Years Ago

 

MotoGP Trivia/Numbers

 

Back In The Day: Editor’s Scrapbook

 

Kyle Wyman: Where’s Wyman?

 

The Kids’ Page: Sacha Agam

 

The Crash Page: Andrea Dovizioso and Fabio Quartararo

 

New Products: Nicky Hayden Replica Helmet, and more…

 

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar

 

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

 

Professional Services Directory

 

ASRA/CCS Newsletter

 

Classified Ads

 

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer

CVMA: Alex Dumas, Michael Gilbert, Toby Khamsouk, Chad Lewin Win During CVMA 2019-2020 Season-Opener At Chuckwalla

Michael Gilbert (1) during the CVMA Shootout at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy of CVMA.
Michael Gilbert (1) during the CVMA Shootout at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy of CVMA.

GILBERT, LEWIN, DUMAS, AND KHAMSOUK SCORE WINS AT CHUCKWALLA VALLEY RACEWAY

Toby Khamsouk scores four wins in four races, Alex Dumas split wins in Formula Open and Supersport Open with Chad Lewin and Michael Gilbert. Michael also took the win in the CVMA Shootout, presented by TrackDaz, and SoCal TrackDays.

The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association 2019-20 winter series season has started as of September 28-29, 2019. Many racers headed out to the desert and braved the heat to do battle.

Toby Khamsouk owned the wins in Ultra Lightweight Shootout, and 500 Supersport both days aboard his Kawasaki Ninja 400. Toby shared the podium with Emily Grana on her SoCal TrackDays Kawasaki Ninja 400 both days in 500 Supersport, and 3rd place was split with Justin Bordonaro and Josh Fogle on their Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Yamaha YZF-R3 respectively.

During the CVMA Shootout race, Presented by TrackDaz, and SoCal Track Days, Michael Gilbert got to the front quickly after a good scrap with Bradley Ward. Michael dominated from the front, taking the win by nearly 7 seconds. Ward held second place until the last corner of the last lap he when crashed out, handing 2nd place to Chad Lewin, and 3rd to Wyatt Ferris. All 3 podium finishers on Kawasaki ZX-10Rs.

Racing resumes at Chuckwalla on October 26-27. 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.

Supersport Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Bradley Ward (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Wed Farsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Tyler Bengford (Yam YZF-R1)
6. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Chad Lewin (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Wed Farsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. William Russell (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Michael Jang (Yam YZF-R6)

Amateur Supersport Open
Saturday:
1. Ed Beson (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
3. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
4. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Micah Schmidt (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Matt Botz (BMW S1000RR)
Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
3. Lee Reves (Kaw ZX-10R)

Ultra Lightweight Shootout
Saturday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Jesse Norton (Kaw 400)
4. Alex Uhl (Kaw 400)
5. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
Sunday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400
3. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
4. Jesse Norton (Kaw 400)
5. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
6. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)

Formula Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
3. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
4. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Kon Shuveninov (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Ryan Harper (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)


Formula Twins
Saturday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
4. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
5. Chris Binker (Suz SV650)
6. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Chris Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Formula 40 Ultra Lighweight
Saturday:
1. Alex Uhl (Kaw 400)
2. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
5. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
6. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur Formula Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)

Femmewalla
Saturday:
1. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Savannah Jaska (Hon CBR600RR)
Sunday:
1. Bonnie Chiurazzi (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Savannah Jaska (Hon CBR600RR)

Femmewalla Ultra Lightweight
Saturday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Katrina Hornstein (Kaw 300R)
6. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)
Sunday:
1. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
2. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Angela Brunson (Kaw 300R)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Katrina Hornstein (Kaw 300R)
6. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)

Formula 40
Saturday:
1. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4RF)
2. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Andrzej Guhnacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
4. Brett Batchelor (BMW S1000RR)
Sunday:
1. Steve Crabtree (Apr RSV4RF)
2. John Menzie (Kaw ZX-10R)

Formula 40 Middleweight
Saturday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R) 
2. Jose Revelo (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Ed Siemer (Tri 675)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Ryan Harper (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R) 
2. Jose Revelo (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Dan McCormack (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Olivier Roumy (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Sean Taitt (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 40 Lightweight
Saturday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)

500 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
3. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
4. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Toby Khamsouk (Kaw 400)
2. Emily Grana (Kaw 400)
3. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 400)
5. Arek Stanton (Kaw 400)
6. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 500 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
3. Sean Broe (Kaw 400)
4. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
Sunday:
1. Owen Williams (Kaw 400)
2. Ethan Cook (Kaw 400)
3. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Sean Broe (Kaw 400)
5. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)

Supersport Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
3. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Michael Jang (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Aaron Hartshorn (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jack Bakken (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Harm Jansen (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tyler Olmstead (Yam YZF-R6)
5. William Russell (Yam YZF-R6)
6. David Kolb (Kaw ZX-6R)

Amateur Supersport Middleweight
Saturday:
1. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Robert Montgomerie (Yam YZF-R6)
Sunday:
1. Andre Pettas (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Guillaume Blaise (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Lee Callans (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Brian Berdan (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Mike Bishop (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Johnny Griffith (Yam YZF-R6)

Formula 2
Saturday:
1. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
2. Alex Martino (Suz SV650)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)
Sunday:
1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
2. Jesse Davis (Yam FZ07)
3. Josh Merrill (Suz SV650)
4. Christopher Binker (Suz SV650)
5. Simon Barrett (Yam FZ07)

Formula Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
3. Bradley Ward (ZX-10R)
4. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
5. Wes Farnsworth (ZX-10R)
6. Nicholas Ciling (ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
2. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
4. Bradley Ward (ZX-10R)
5. Chad Lewin (ZX-10R)
6. Nicholas Ciling (ZX-10R)

Amateur Formula Open
Saturday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
3. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Andrzej Guonacki (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Micah Schmidt (Kaw ZX-10R)
Sunday:
1. Alex Page (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Nathan Pierre (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Lee Reves (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Brett Beri (BMW S1000RR)
5. Andrzej Guonacki (Hon CBR1000RR)

350 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Lei Tian (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Stephen Ludwig (KTM RC390)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Cesar Garcia (Yam YZF-R3)
Sunday:
1. Josh Fogle (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Pittman Wallace (Yam YZF-R3)
3. Justin Bordonaro (Kaw 300R)
4. Shannon Deane (Yam YZF-R3)
5. Marshall Keller (Yam YZF-R3)
6. Cesar Garcia (Yam YZF-R3)

Amateur 350 Supersport
Saturday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Steven Greenwalt (KTM RC390)
5. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)
Sunday:
1. Matt Hornschu (Yam YZF-R3)
2. Jacob Kennedy (KTM RC390)
3. Christopher Newman (Yam YZF-R3)
4. Kathy Zhao (Yam YZF-R3)
5. EveAnna Manley (Kaw 250R)

The CVMA Shootout Presented by TrackDaz and SoCal Trackdays
Sunday Only:
1. Michael Gilbert (ZX-10R)
2. Chad Lewin (ZX-10R)
3. Wyatt Farris (ZX-10R)
4. Alex Dumas (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. David Anthony (ZX-10R)
6. Wes Farnsworth (ZX-10R)

VP Racing Fuels Adds New Distributor In Southern California

VP RACING FUELS BOOSTS DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE WITH CALIFORNIA FUELS & LUBRICANTS

San Antonio, TX – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., the World Leader of Race Fuels has announced it has signed a new distribution agreement with California Fuels & Lubricants, of Garden Grove, California, servicing the Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

“California Fuels & Lubricants is a first-class, professional organization, known throughout Southern California for the best service in the region,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s Vice President, North American Sales – Race Fuel and Consumer Products. “We’ve been looking for a distributor organization that embraces our full line of VP Racing products. CFL will carry not only our popular championship proven race fuels but our fast-growing line of racing and performance lubricants as well as our additives and small engine fuels”.

California Fuels & Lubricants will distribute the full line of VP products, including VP race fuels and VP racing lubricants, servicing tracks and drivers throughout Southern California. Also, CFL will market VP’s Branded Retail programs, featuring the fastest growing retail branding program in the country. These programs include VP branded gas stations, VP FastLube™ oil change centers, and VP PowerWash™ carwashes.

“Joining the VP family of distributors is a real win for us at CFL,” said President & Co-Founder, Jaime Duenas. “VP’s reputation for the highest quality race fuels and lubricants is unmatched, they are known for fueling winners, and we look forward to continuing that legacy.”

Founded in 2004 to service gas stations, commercial fleets, and industrial facilities, CFL has established a superior reputation with clients in industry and government, at the local, regional and national levels. Customer trust and superior service have been the cornerstones that define CFL.

For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers visit vpracingfuels.com.

About VP Racing Fuels

VP Racing Fuels is best known as the World Leader in Fuel Technology®, fueling champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP is the Official Racing Fuel of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Blancpain GT World Challenge America, AMA Supercross, NMRA, NMCA, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Late Models, DIRTcar, PDRA, SCORE, Best In The Desert, ARA, and USAC among more than 60 VP-sponsored series and sanctioning bodies.

As part of a retail branding program, gas stations and convenience stores across North America are being branded as VP Racing Fuels, with each providing distribution for VP’s other product lines, including ethanol-free VP Small Engine Fuels, formulated for 2- and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment; VP Madditive® performance chemicals; VP Hi-Performance Lubricants; VP PowerWash™; and VP PowerMaster® hobby fuels for R/C racing. VP’s most recent diversification efforts include the introduction of VP Hi-Performance Lubricants in conjunction with the launch of quick lube facilities branded VP Racing FASTLUBE™, VP Racing POWERWASH™ car wash systems, VP Appearance, and VP TANK GUARDIAN™ product lines. More information is available online at VPRacingFuels.com.

Road America Announces Its 2020 Race Schedule

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. – Road America’s President and General Manager, Mike Kertscher, announced Road America’s 2020 season schedule today. The four-mile, 14-turn road course will host 11 racing weekends throughout the 2020 season, with a number of weekends encompassing several series’ providing non-stop action.

“Road America is known for having the most active schedule of any road race circuit in the U.S., and we look forward to hosting the MotoAmerica Series, the NTT IndyCar Series, IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship, NASCAR Xfinity Series, GT World Challenge Series, the Sports Car Club of America Runoffs and three separate vintage events in 2020 as we celebrate Road America’s 65th Anniversary,” said Kertscher. “The 2019 season was incredible, and we encourage all our fans to get their season passes early and print their tickets at home, so they can enjoy another season of great racing and fond memories at Road America. Event tickets for the 2020 season are now on sale with camping beginning on November 1, and season passes are now available.”

Road America’s first race weekend next year will be May 15-17, when it hosts the Spring Vintage Festival featuring SVRA. Two-wheeled action takes to the track when the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Series comes to Road America May 29-31. The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® returns to the 4-mile circuit from June 12-14 – Road America’s longest running annual sports car event.

The NTT IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response takes center stage June 18-21, as an international lineup of drivers will have their chance to battle it out for glory on one of the world’s most revered road courses. They will be joined by the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires with doubleheader rounds for Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000, and USF2000. Sanctioned by IndyCar, the Road to Indy develops the stars of tomorrow with many drivers on the NTT IndyCar Series grid as graduates.

July 17-19, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be on track during the Road America Vintage MotoFest featuring AHRMA and Rockerbox as fans and enthusiasts alike take in the on-track action and vintage motorcycle show on Saturday, July 18, which includes entrants from all over the country in competitive award classes showcasing the greatest in classic style, fresh customization and all that is unusual and incredible. Meanwhile, the grounds are packed with local and national vendors, live music, food, refreshments, touring of the 4-mile road course.

A mid-summer classic, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman, takes place July 23-26, and has quickly grown to become one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. A historic Can-Am race with an impressive field of cars is also expected to gather at Road America along with a special 50th Anniversary celebration of the famed UOP Shadow, featuring original racecars from the era, which were painstakingly restored to their original condition. The annual concours d’elegance on Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkhart Lake rounds out the festivities to make The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman a can’t miss spectacle for any racing enthusiast.

July 30-August 2, the IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes over Road America’s four-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race on Saturday, Aug. 1, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, Aug. 2.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 rolls into Road America August 6-8, bringing intense door-to-door racing action to the nation’s most intimidating road course. The NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule and the event could prove to be a pivotal race for drivers looking to improve their standing in the championship points. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will again be joined by the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck series featuring identically prepared 650-horsepower trucks that are built to take flight by utilizing four, 36-inch tall, aluminum ramps, placed in strategic locations on the racecourse, allowing the trucks to fly 20 feet off the ground and hundreds of feet down the racecourse. The SCCA Pro Trans Am Series will round out the weekends on track activities.

August 28-30, the GT World Challenge returns to America’s National Park of Speed featuring many of the world’s top sports cars and drivers in an all-out wheel-to-wheel battle featuring an international field of some of the world’s top sports car drivers in race-bred GT3-specification supercars from manufacturers including Acura, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Nissan and Porsche.

September 18-20, the Ariens Art on Wheels Weekend featuring VSCDA will showcase several impressive machines including many pre-war racers and Can-Am enthusiasts reliving history at America’s National Park of Speed.

The 57th SCCA National Championship Runoffs return to Road America on Oct. 9-11. Previously, the Runoffs called Road America “home” from 2009 to 2013 and now they return at a time of year when the fall colors seem to dance around the beautiful race cars and the mild weather creates the perfect conditions for exceptional racing. The SCCA is one of the cornerstones of Road America’s history and has evolved into what is now commonly agreed to be the pinnacle of American motorsports. Since 1964, the SCCA has crowned National Champions through the winner-take-all, single race Runoffs format. Currently, the Runoffs crowns national champions across 28 separate classes.

Road America Season Passes are now available through December and 2020 at a special price of $460, event tickets are on sale now with Camping beginning on November 1. To purchase season passes, tickets or learn more about upcoming events at Road America, please visit Road America online at www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-RACE (7223).

BMW Motorrad BoxerCup: American Nate Kern Takes Second In Championship, At Hockenheim

Germany's Christoph "Fifty" Höfer (73) and American Nate "N8!" Kern (12) in action at Hockenheim. Photo by Highside PR, courtesy of Wunderlich Motorsport.
Germany's Christoph "Fifty" Höfer (73) and American Nate "N8!" Kern (12) in action at Hockenheim. Photo by Highside PR, courtesy of Wunderlich Motorsport.

Christoph “Fifty” Höfer and Nate “N8!” Kern finish the BMW BoxerCup 2019 on top as champion and vice champion

Wunderlich MOTORSPORT dominated the BMW BoxerCup in 2019

Since Sunday 29th September, 2019, following the final race in Hockenheim, it‘s official: Christoph “Fifty” Höfer #73 and Nate “N8!” Kern #12 Wunderlich MOTORSPORT have brought home the trophies for first and second place the from the newly established, popular and hotly contested BMW BoxerCup championship, which was raced on Europe‘s legendary motorcycle race courses. At home means in the new Wunderlich company headquarters at the Innovationspark Rheinland in Grafschaft-Ringen.

Frank Hoffmann, managing director Wunderlich GmbH and team manager Wunderlich MOTORSPORT:

“We celebrate together with “Fifty,” who was crowned the BoxerCup Champion 2019, and “N8!,” who brought home the vice championship. We would like to sincerely congratulate both of them on their outstanding team performance. Both race riders have motivated themselves in every race this season with grit and passion, but have always fought fairly and captivated the public. “Fifty‘s” championship victory wasn‘t a done deal by any means, but he found a well-matched opponent in “N8!.” “N8!,” our American warhorse, is an old hand at Boxers and is the most clued up on their special peculiarities. “Fifty‘s” advantage on the other hand lies in his extraordinary knowledge of various courses. Despite the necessary rivalry, the two of them have grown as sportsmen into a real team. We have achieved our goal, that‘s why we sent two high-quality riders to the races to start with, so we end up with two men right up front in the final accounting. And things really did go that way in the end, and I am very grateful for that. A great team performance! The riders also harmonised and worked perfectly with each other, and we‘re looking ahead to the future with a positive attitude. We‘ll let you know whether we‘ll be carrying on and how we do that in the coming months. And here‘s what I‘m most happy about: this championship and vice championship are important to us and come just at the right time for the opening of our new company headquarters in the Innovationspark Grafschaft-Ringen. Now we have TWO reasons to celebrate!“

Christof Höfer, champion of the BoxerCup 2019:

“I‘m pretty speechless right now. It was a superb season. Nate and I fought all out and I was able to stay true to my course – throughout the entire season. I was able to maintain concentration. I got attuned to the Boxers brilliantly over the season and it made me more versatile when you look at the whole year. Today was simply the finale in front of family, friends, in front of so many people. It‘s a home race and it makes you simply want to rock the race. Yeah. Double victory and champion. I almost hit the ground in the Sachs bend in that last round and then you speed over the finish line as the winner and it just all bursts out of you – sick!”

Nate Kern, runner-up of the BMW BoxerCup 2019:

“I really wanted to stand out in this last race. What can I say – my problem with the arm pump… it was gone. I don‘t believe in miracles, but that was definitely magic! I got this Motocrumb and just smeared it on my arm and I had zero arm pump issues from start to finish. Honestly, the Wunderlich team, Frank Hoffmann, they all believed in me, my supporters from home too – Sebastian, Peter, Christian – everyone! I can‘t stress enough how much I appreciate all this support, this dream that I‘ve lived out here is gonna stay with me forever. I hope I can come back next year and win the championship, I would love to have that chance!”

No victory, no success without the pit crew!

One thing is clear: You can only have victories and successes if your team meticulously prepares the race bikes in the background, completes the stops during the race in a routine way and makes lightning-fast decisions about what to do in the event of technical challenges. The core of our pit crew consists of three calm, experienced, technically decorated and competent men: Sebastian Klettke, Peter Schwellenbach and Christian Schmidtke.

Web links:

www.wunderlich.de/en/

www.wunderlich-motorsport.com

MV Agusta Secures Financing To Execute Five-Year Plan

MV Agusta's Brutale 1000 Serie Oro.
MV Agusta's Brutale 1000 Serie Oro. Photo courtesy of MV Agusta.

MV AGUSTA SECURES FUNDING TO EXECUTE ITS 5 YEARS PLAN

Varese, 2nd October 2019 – The historic Italian company MV Agusta, a global player in the production of premium motorcycles, has just announced its 5 years business plan.
The capital to support the execution of the plan, as well as achieve the consolidation and growth of the company, is entirely provided by the Sardarov family, MV Agusta’s shareholder.

The business plan aims at reaching a sales volume of over 25,000 motorcycles in the 5-years frame along with investments in both a new premium and medium capacity range, which will enable the company to extend the availability of MV Agusta products to more customers, thereby significantly increasing sales volumes.

In the three-year period 2019-2021 the industrial plan also provides for a strong investment in the global distribution network, focused primarily on Europe, Asia and the USA.

MV Agusta is starting production of the new “Hyper-naked” model, the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, voted “the most beautiful motorcycle in the show” at EICMA 2018 as well as the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro. Both models will be produced in only 300 units, all of which have been sold-out online in just a few days. They will be delivered to customers over the next months.

After becoming the new Chairman of the Board and CEO in December 2018, Timur Sardarov has put together a new top management structure and has brought Massimo Bordi and Paolo Bettin into MV Agusta team.

Massimo Bordi, a renowned engineer and manager in the industry, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice Chairman. Paolo Bettin, who has strong records in the financial restructuring of several industrial companies, is the new CFO of MV Agusta, while Giovanni Castiglioni will maintain an advisory role.

Timur Sardarov commented: “Over the next five years, MV Agusta’s attention will be focused on developing the sales and service network, while investing in product development and maintaining its efforts in digitalization and technological innovation. We are committed to deliver the best products and continue to be a benchmark in motorcycle industry in quality, design and technology. Finally MV Agusta has all the tools to do so” Sardarov continued: “Together with the management, we are working diligently to execute the business plan and achieve our objectives which will require an increase of personnel and dedication from all at every level of the company. This will also positively impact the local community in terms of employment and benefit the Varese-area related industries.”

British Superbike: Showdown Continues This Coming Weekend At Donington Park

The start of a British Superbike race at Donington Park. Photo courtesy of MotorSport Vision Racing.
The start of a British Superbike race at Donington Park. Photo courtesy of MotorSport Vision Racing.

‘Let’s get Reddy to rumble’! Redding leads title charge as Brookes bids for Showdown fightback

Scott Redding leads the charge in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship after the opening round of the Showdown, snatching the advantage back by 14 points from his Be Wiser Ducati teammate Josh Brookes, with five races remaining to decide the 2019 title.

Redding scored a double win in the opening round of the Showdown at Assen, putting his extensive knowledge of the track from his time in MotoGP into action, to regain the position at the top of the standings from Brookes who endured a tough weekend despite a second-place finish.

The Be Wiser Ducati teammates may be locking horns, but 2015 champion Brookes is focused on regaining the lead as he bids to end Redding’s success at the Leicestershire circuit following his treble win on the National layout back in May.

Tommy Bridewell claimed two podium finishes at Donington Park earlier in the season and the Oxford Racing Ducati rider knows that he needs to return to winning ways if he is to regain the advantage that he lost after crashing out in the opening race of the Showdown whilst fighting for the win.

Danny Buchan surged into fourth place in the standings courtesy of his strong performance including a podium finish in the second race at Assen, and to within four points of Bridewell for his FS-3 Racing Kawasaki team.

Tarran Mackenzie heads into his home round of the championship fifth in the overall standings and overdue a return to the podium for McAMS Yamaha, holding a 10-point advantage over Peter Hickman for Smiths Racing BMW.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Scott Redding (Be Wiser Ducati) 595
Josh Brookes (Be Wiser Ducati) 581
Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Ducati) 544
Danny Buchan (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 540
Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 527
Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) 517

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Scott Redding – Be Wiser Ducati

Championship leader

“It’s quite important and it feels good to lead the standings after Assen. It’s one of those things, people expected me to win at Assen, it’s like Donington before. People expected me to do it, but I was like ‘I don’t know, because I haven’t rode there for many years’.

“When I was in Moto2 and I was in the championship and I came to Silverstone, you get this pressure like people expect you to win and you expect yourself to win, but when you’ve got a good package, like I do with this team, I use that as a positive energy.

“I won three times at Donington this year so people are really going to expect me to win, and I believe I can. If the weather is good I know that I’ve got the pace and I’ve only improved since I was last there so I believe we can be in contention to take wins again.

“We just need to do the work that we do every weekend and make it the best for race day. I am looking forward to it.”

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Continue Recent Improvement In Thailand

Maverick Vinales (12) at Motorland Aragon. Photo courtesy of Yamaha.
Maverick Vinales (12) at Motorland Aragon. Photo courtesy of Yamaha.

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP GEAR UP FOR 2019 MOTOGP BATTLE IN BURIRAM

Buriram (Thailand), 2nd October 2019

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are ready to start round 15, the PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi thoroughly enjoyed last year‘s event at the Chang International Circuit and are eager to get into action there to commence the final leg of the 2019 season.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has travelled to the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for the first 2019 MotoGP Asian stop. Last year‘s visit to the Buriram track was a big hit amongst the MotoGP paddock and the fans, so Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi are looking forward to another spectacular GP this weekend.

Viñales came tantalisingly close to a top 3 result in Aragon almost a fortnight ago but ultimately finished in fourth place. Though he noticed great improvement in the first part of the race, the experience of missing out on the podium celebrations increased his motivation to stand on the Buriram rostrum again, like he did twelve months ago.

Last year the Spaniard found the Chang International Circuit to be a great fit to his riding style, which he underlined by taking third in the inaugural Thai GP. This year, he will be pushing 100 per cent again as he also has his eyes on third place in the 2019 championship standings. The number-12 rider currently holds fifth and has to bridge a 9-point gap to defend his third place in the 2018 overall classifications.

Rossi is also keen to head back to the Buriram track, which is a circuit he really likes. He has fond memories of last year‘s racing activities. He not only felt competitive the entire weekend, but he was also inspired by the passion of the local motorsports fans.

The Italian is looking forward to putting on a great show again this year and is keen to step onto the podium this time round, having taken fourth place in the previous Thai GP. The Doctor is currently sixth in the overall MotoGP rider rankings and, like his team-mate, will spare no effort to decrease the 19-point margin to challenge for third place in the standings.

Designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the Chang International Circuit opened in 2014. Only one year later the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship started racing at the venue, and in 2018 MotoGP made its debut there. The circuit is located about 410km northeast from the country‘s capital of Bangkok, close to the town of Buriram. Buriram translates to “City of Happiness”, and it delivered. The Thai GP became a big hit with the teams and riders. Many were excited by the Chang track‘s 4.554km layout, including a 1km longest straight, and five left and seven right turns, as well as its great facilities and the capacity to let 100,000 passionate fans enjoy the spectacle from the grandstands.

For those who want to get to know the Chang International Circuit better, check out Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP eSport Rider Lorenzo Daretti‘s eLap.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

“We now start the Asian and Oceanian leg, which is always a crucial and very demanding part of the season for both the team and the riders. We have four races in five weeks, all in different time zones and the climates in these countries can also be quite different from each other. We will start with what we expect to be a very hot and humid race weekend at the Chang International Circuit. The team are very much looking forward to getting to work, especially because we really enjoyed last year‘s race weekend in Thailand. The Buriram track has great facilities, the track seems to suit our bike, and the fans are fantastic here as well. It was at this track where we started to see improvements last year, so we are very keen to compare our current shape and measure the progress we‘ve made since then.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES

“In Aragon we found the way to be strong in the first laps of the race and that was an important point for me. From lap 1 to lap 15 is where I struggled a lot earlier on this season, so we need to bring this improvement with us to Buriram. We arrive in a really good shape and we‘re feeling positive because last year I did a good race. The Chang circuit is very demanding because of the high temperatures but I think that it‘s a track that suits us quite well, and also the tyres work very well here. We have a really good atmosphere in the team, and we are doing a great job. I hope to be more competitive in Thailand than I was at the previous round and to be closer to the top riders. As I said many times, our goal right now is to always be the first Yamaha and to try to fight for third position in the general classification.”

VALENTINO ROSSI

“Now begins a series of races that will take us outside of Europe. The first of these GPs is the round held in Thailand. Last year the Buriram race weekend was really nice because I had the second place in qualifying and I was fast in the race. I fought for the podium until the end. I didn‘t get it and finished fourth, but I was fast. So, this year the goal is to be fast again and try to do even better than last year.”

1...1,7231,7241,725...7,721Page 1,724 of 7,721

Follow us

43,094FansLike
19,223FollowersFollow
16,430FollowersFollow
1,200SubscribersSubscribe

Menu

Information

© , Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AUTHOR LOGIN