UtahSBA: Paradigm Racing’s Ryan Burke And Shane Turpin Win Blud Lubricants 4-Hour Endurance Race At UMC

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UtahSBA: Paradigm Racing’s Ryan Burke And Shane Turpin Win Blud Lubricants 4-Hour Endurance Race At UMC

Paradigm Racing wins Blud Lubricants 4-Hour Endurance Race

The Utah Sport Bike Association and Blud Racing 4-hour Endurance race was in action on September 14th at Utah Motorsports Campus on the 3.048-mile Perimeter configuration in Grantsville, UT. With 10 teams competing in two classes for $3000 in purse money, and a generous contingency offering for those using Blud Lubricants oil, the action was fierce and plentiful for all 262 miles.

Coming away with the win in the Blud Racing 4-hour Endurance class was Paradigm Racing out of Phoenix, Arizona, on their Paradigm Cycles built Yamaha YZF-R6. They had this to say about their result, “First and foremost we would like to thank Paradigm Racing, AJ Ammann for all his hard work putting us on an amazing motorcycle, and Jim King for his enduring support and friendship. We want to give a shout-out to thank Ryan Burke for traveling from Colorado to ride on the team alongside Shane Turpin. Many thanks to Blud Lubricants, Dunlop Tires, Elf Fuel products, and Rickdiculous Racing for all their support. Lastly, a big thanks to Utah Sport Bike Association and the track staff at Utah Motorsports Campus for putting on a safe and enjoyable event.”

Taking the top step, and $800 in purse money in the Blud Racing 4-hour Relay class was Ruf-less Racing out of West Jordan, Utah. The team had this to say about the victory, “We would like to thank Blud Lubricants and the Utah Sport Bike Association for hosting a fun and exciting endurance race. This outing was the first endurance race for the entire team, so our expectations were humble at best, but once the green flag flew we came together as a team and came out with a great result. We want to thank our riders Erik Grim, Marshall Miller, Joshua Snow, Cole Phillips, and our crew chief Alex Zinaich for an awesome experience and all of their effort.”

Utah Sport Bike Association would like to thank Jefferson Green and everyone at Blud Lubricants for their sponsorship of this 4-hour endurance race. Without their support, this unique opportunity would not have been possible. Utah Sport Bike Association looks forward to hosting more exciting racing opportunities in the future with the help of Blud Lubricants.

Blud Lubricants is a subsidiary of American Synthol, a supplier of industrial lubricants since 1983. They are branching out into the powersports market with the Blud brand. We’re thrilled to have them join our team, proving the durability of their products by sponsoring endurance racing in our community. https://www.bludlubricants.com

The UtahSBA is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain West. You can find more information about the UtahSBA, upcoming events, and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook at www.utahsba.com

Blud Lubricants 4-hour Endurance Race Results:

1. Paradigm Racing (Ryan Burke/Shane Turpin), Yam YZF-R6, 86 Laps

2. The Mechanic and His Friends (Kevin Dolan/David Meyer/Scott Rybarik), Suz GSX-R1000, 84 Laps

3. Revolver Racing (Justin Knapik/Ryan McGowan.Myroslav Volkov/Brian Worsdall), Kaw ZX-10R, 84 Laps

Blud Lubricants 4-Hour Relay Endurance Race Results:

1. Ruf-less Racing (Erik Grim/Marshall Miller/Cole Phillips/Joshua Snow), 82 Laps

2. Fast Guy Racing (Matt Gravina/Robert McNeal/Zach Ritchey), 81 Laps

3. Ducs Ahoy! (Zack Cooper/Jason Johnson/Adam Kownatka), 81 Laps

LRRS: Rick Doucette, Scott Greenwood, Charles Sandoz, Eric Wood Win Multiple Races At Loudon

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LRRS: Rick Doucette, Scott Greenwood, Charles Sandoz, Eric Wood Win Multiple Races At Loudon

Loudon Road Racing Series (LRRS)/Championship Cup Series (CCS)

New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS)

Loudon, New Hampshire

September 15, 2019

Race Results (as provided by LRRS/NHMS):

Expert

Formula 40 Lights

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Rick Doucette

3. Steven Heider

Formula 40 Unlimited

1. Robert S. Briody

2. David Dayon

3. Eric Wood

Formula 50 Lights

1. Rick Doucette

2. Brett Guyer

3. John Grush

GTL

1. Rick Doucette

2. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

3. Harlan Hildebrand

GTO

1. Tyler Wasserbauer

2. Robert S. Briody

3. Cory Hildebrand

GTU

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Alex Guilbeault

Heavyweight Superbike

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Rick Doucette

Heavyweight Supersport

1. Daniel Weems

2. Scott Greenwood

3. Samuel Greenwood

Lightweight Grand Prix

1. Rick Doucette

2. Peter Kates

3. James Brown

Lightweight Sportsman

1. Brett Guyer

2. Elijah Block

3. Rick Breen

Lightweight Superbike

1. Harlan Hildebrand

2. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

3. Peter Gaboriault

Lightweight Supersport

1. Peter Gaboriault

2. Steven Heider

3. Bill Coolahan

Motard

1. Elijah Block

2. Gunnar Ouellette

3. Kevin Allen

Moto 3

1. Shawn Spear

2. Christopher Woodman

3. Richard Demetrius

Middleweight Formula 40

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Kip Peterson

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash*

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Rick Doucette

Middleweight Superbike

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Rick Doucette

3. Alex Guilbeault

Middleweight Supersport

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Ian Beam

Super Singles

1. Kevin Allen

2. Bill Morey

3. Gunnar Ouellette

Thunderbike

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Tim Hogan

3. Harlan Hildebrand

Ultralight GP

1. Rick Breen

2. Brett Guyer

3. Shawn Spear

Ultralight Superbike

1. Peter Gaboriault

2. Steven Heider

3. Bill Coolahan

Unlimited Grand Prix

1. Tyler Wasserbauer

2. David Dayon

3. Eric Wood

Unlimited Superbike

1. Eric Wood

2. Tyler Wasserbauer

3. Scott Mullin

Unlimited Supersport

1. Eric Wood

2. Cory Hildebrand

3. Tyler Wasserbauer

Amateur

Formula 40 Lights

1. Stephen Biehl

2. Bruce Marshall

Formula 40 Unlimited

1. Anthony Wellis

2. Carlos Hidrovo

Formula 50 Lights

1. Bruce Marshall

2. Stephen Biehl

3. Michael Dimond

GTL

1. Nick Leighton

2. Charles Blumberg

3. John Lear

GTU

1. John McIntosh III

2. Anthony DiCecca

3. Matthew Farrell

Heavyweight Supersport

1. Michael Guarino

2. Bryan Wardius

3. Kevin Custer

Lightweight Grand Prix

1. Nick Leighton

2. Stephen Biehl

3. Robert Bettencourt

Lightweight Sportsman

1. Daniel Zimmer

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Anthony Franco

Lightweight Superbike

1. Nick Leighton

2. Charles Blumberg

3. Michael Giossi

Lightweight Supersport

1. Nick Leighton

2. Drew Bailey

3. Kerry Smith

Motard

1. Daniel Zimmer

2. Michael Dimond

3. Anthony Franco

Middleweight Formula 40

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Christopher Bouchard

3. Christian Trudeau

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash*

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Daniel Zimmer

3. David Caldwell

Middleweight Superbike

1. David Caldwell

2. Brian Fernald

3. Michael Guarino

Middleweight Supersport

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Michael Guarino

3. Daniel Zimmer

Super Singles

1. Michael Dimond

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Daniel Zimmer

Thunderbike

1. Kevin Fogg

Ultralight GP

1. Michael Zoner

2. John Lear

3. Jeff Vader

Ultralight Superbike

1. Drew Bailey

2. Robert Bettencourt

3. Kerry Smith

Unlimited Grand Prix

1. David Caldwell

2. Brian Fernald

3. Anthony DiCecca

Unlimited Superbike

1. David Caldwell

2. Nick Leighton

3. Bryan Wardius

Unlimited Supersport

1. David Caldwell

2. Brian Fernald

3. Anthony DiCecca

Combined (Expert & Amateur)

300 Superbike

1. Shawn Barron

2. Rick Doucette

3. Daniel Rosato

300 Supersport

1. Shawn Barron

2. Daniel Rosato

3. Rick Doucette

500 Superbike

1. Benjamin Gloddy

2. Daniel Rosato

3. Shane Lewis

500 Supersport

1. Benjamin Gloddy

2. Elijah Block

3. Shane Lewis

SuperTwins

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Tim Hogan

3. Jim Rich

Novice

Formula 1

1. Tsuyoshi Honjo

2. Alessandro Pizzochero

3. Daniel Foley

Formula 2

1. Pierce Ballantyne

2. Brett Anderson

3. Daniel Foley

Formula 3

1. Pierce Ballantyne

2. David Fries

3. Rick Ma

Formula 4

1. Brian McLaughlin

2. David Fries

3. Renee Franco

Rookie 1

1. Joseph Boise

2. Tsuyoshi Honjo

3. Daniel Foley

Rookie 2

1. Dennis Metzler

2. Nicholas Cioffi

Rookie 3

1. Samantha Baldwin

2. Rick Ma

3. Scott Arzamarski

Rookie 4

1. Brian McLaughlin

2. Renee Franco

Starter 1

1. Joseph Boise

2. Tsuyoshi Honjo

3. Daniel Foley

Starter 2

1. Dennis Metzler

2. Brett Anderson

Starter 3

1. Samantha Baldwin

2. Rick Ma

3. Joseph Walker

Starter 4

1. Renee Franco

Rookie

Heavyweight 1 & 2

1. Joseph Boise

Lightweight 3 & 4

1. Samantha Baldwin

2. David Fries

Wave 1

1. Tsuyoshi Honjo

2. Pierce Ballantyne

3. Dennis Metzler

More, from a press release issued by LRRS/NHMS:

Local Business Owners Balance Work & Fun Through LRRS

Seacoast Sport Cycle, Souhegan Valley Motorsports and Michael Dimond Carpentry are all local businesses whose owners race in the Loudon Road Race Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

LOUDON, N.H. – Local business owners rarely take a day off, so for some motorcycle racers in the Loudon Road Race Series, they use New Hampshire Motor Speedway to provide that adrenaline rush they crave while continuing to grow their business.

“The racing really is an extension of the dealership,” said Charles “Jesse” Sandoz, expert LRRS rider and owner of Seacoast Sport Cycle in Derry, N.H. “The other owner Jim and I met at the track racing. I love it. It also helps with advertising, and having the racing experience helps customers understand that we know what we’re doing and we can help them go faster.”

Round six of the 2019 Loudon Road Race Series season hit the 1.6-mile road course at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this past weekend, and many riders, like Sandoz and Scott Mullin are able to combine their passion for motorcycle racing with their everyday work in the motorsports industry.

“It’s definitely a natural progression between being at the shop, working with my family and being in the motorcycle industry,” said Mullin, expert LRRS rider and owner of Souhegan Valley Motorsports in Milford, N.H. “Getting everything built and accessorized during the week is a lot of fun, and then being able to bring it to the track on the weekends and race with all these guys is an absolute blast.”

While some riders find it helpful and nearly seamless to combine their work with their passion through LRRS, other riders struggle to find that balance, but make it a priority to do so, using LRRS weekends to fuel their need for speed and escape from the everyday grind.

“I want to do this, so I take the time out like anyone would in any business.,” said Michael Dimond, amateur LRRS rider and owner of Michael Dimond Carpentry in Raymond, N.H. “I come here for relaxation and the camaraderie. That’s what it’s all about here.”

Owning a business is certainly a time commitment, as is motorcycle racing, and while finding the balance may take extra effort, these local business owners seem to be finding that sweet spot. Sandoz took home three wins, two top threes and a top five while Mullin closed the weekend with a top three and a top 10 finish and Dimond went home with a win, two top threes and a top 10 finish.

The Loudon Road Race Series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway October 5-6 for round seven, which will wrap up the 2019 LRRS season prior to the awards banquet in November.

Check out the full results from all races: https://trackintel.com/ti/lrrs/ajax2014/results/i…

Stay up-to-date with the Loudon Road Race Series:

Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/LRRSNHMS/

Website: https://www.NHMS.com/Local/Loudon-Road-Race-Serie…

For ticket information for all events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, including the September 20-21, 2019 Full Throttle Fall Weekend, the June 13-21, 2020 Motorcycle Week at NHMS and the July 17-19, 2020 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 race weekend, visit the speedway website at NHMS.com or call Fan Relations at (603) 783-4931.

MotoGP: Mika Kallio To Replace Johann Zarco On KTM Factory Team Effective Immediately

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MotoGP: Mika Kallio To Replace Johann Zarco On KTM Factory Team Effective Immediately

MIKA KALLIO REPLACES JOHANN ZARCO FOR THE REST OF 2019 MOTOGP

MotoGP announcement

Red Bull KTM will field current test rider Mika Kallio alongside Pol Espargaro for the remainder of the 2019 MotoGP campaign and starting from this weekend’s Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon and post-race test.

Kallio assumes Johann Zarco’s factory spot. Johann and KTM decided to mutually end their association at the end of 2019 but developments and on-going work mean that priorities have been realigned. The Frenchman will be exempt from his MotoGP duties but stays contracted to KTM until the end of the season.

KTM are in a crucial phase of the MotoGP project with an intense focus on the next generation of the RC16. Thanks to Kallio’s long-term testing role and experience the Finn will play a major part in gaining valuable data in racing conditions alongside Espargaro, who has posted seven top ten results in 2019 and qualified second on the grid at the last Grand Prix in San Marino.

Kallio – who rode the KTM on its debut in the MotoGP division in Valencia 2016 and has contributed strongly since the early testing phases of the RC16 – has already participated in seven wild card races from 2016 until 2018. With two top ten classifications on the MotoGP bikes and a career total of 16 GP victories and 49 podiums in the lower championship divisions, Kallio is eager to deliver new drive and momentum to KTM’s efforts in the premier class both for the rest of 2019 and with a view to the 2020 RC16.

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “We have to make decisions to ensure that we use our resources in the best possible way and we are currently in a positive direction with our MotoGP structure. We firmly believe that Mika can help us in this stage thanks to his knowledge and background. It is paramount that we verify our testing results in real race conditions to start our 2020 season in the best position. Mika has proved his ability on the RC16 and we are happy that he joins the line-up as a racer again. There is no doubt that we will focus on a new configuration with the #82 bike while fighting for points in the last races of the championship. At the same time we want to express gratitude to Johann for his effort since he joined our ambitious project in November last year. We now have to think of the future and are making this step accordingly. KTM will continue supporting him until the expiry of our contract at the end of the 2019 and we truly wish him all the best for his future.”

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 49 Is Now Available

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 49 Is Now Available

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

MotoAmerica – We preview the 2019 season finale at Barber Motorsports Park. Barber has a brand new surface, what does this mean for the races this weekend? Plus, we speak with newly-crowned Liqui Moly Junior Cup Champion, 14-year-old, Rocco Landers.

We talk:

EBC Brakes Superbike, Supersport, Liqui Moly Junior Cup, Stock 1000 and Twins!

MRA Releases Its 2020 Race Schedule

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The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) is pleased to announce the official race schedule for the 2020 Championship Season.

April 11 – New Rider Race School at High Plains Raceway (Friday night classroom at Fay Myers Motorcycle World Clubhouse)

May 16-17: Round 1 at High Plains Raceway – North Course

June 6-7: Round 2 at Pikes Peak International Raceway

June 27- 28: Round 3 at Pueblo Motorsports Park

July 18-19: Round 4 at High Plains Raceway – Full Course

August 8-9: Round 5 at Pueblo Motorsports Park

August 29-30: Round 6 at High Plains Raceway – West Course

September 26-27: Round 7 at High Plains Raceway – Full Course

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/

Anne Roberts Joins Roadracing World Advertising Team

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Anne Roberts Joins Roadracing World Advertising Team

Roadracing World is welcoming a new member to its Advertising Sales staff, Anne Roberts.

Anne joins the Roadracing World team at a time when Natalie Ulrich, who has been handling advertising over the past eight years, will be taking maternity leave. Anne will be taking over Natalie’s advertising related responsibilities.

Anne is already well known within the motorcycle and road racing community and is a familiar face at race tracks as a racer and as a crew member. Anne is thrilled to take her enthusiasm and love of motorcycles to the next level of involvement by joining Roadracing World’s Advertising Sales team.

(Above) Anne Roberts (181).

“I’m very excited to join the Roadracing World team because it will allow me to combine two of my most favorite subjects: Motorcycles and business. Being involved in the racing paddock for so long, I have always admired the organization and professionalism of the company and I really thrive in that sort of organized environment. I am very honored and excited for this fitting opportunity to be involved in the business side of the motorcycle industry.”

(Above) Anne Roberts (181).

Anne fell in love with motorcycles when she first started riding sport bikes in 2008 to commute to work. Then she did a track day and that was it for her. She started racing in 2009 with WERA, moving up to the Supersport class in AMA Pro Racing in 2014, and on to MotoAmerica in the Superstock 600 class. Anne boasts a personal best finish of 8th place in a MotoAmerica race. Anne also enjoys trail riding and riding flat track recreationally.

Everyone at Roadracing World is very happy to have Anne join the team.

For more information about advertising please visit https://www.roadracingworld.com/magazine/advertis…

OR contact Anne at [email protected]

MotoAmerica: Special Ticket Packages Available For This Coming Weekend’s Event At Barber Motorsports Park

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MotoAmerica: Special Ticket Packages Available For This Coming Weekend’s Event At Barber Motorsports Park

Desmo Ducati VIP Tickets Available For Barber

Get The VIP Treatment For Season Finale

COSTA MESA, CA – If you are planning on heading to Barber Motorsports Park for the 2019 MotoAmerica season finale, September 20-22, you may want to buckle up your chin strap and jump on your Ducati and ride there with today’s announcement of the Alabama Desmo Ducati VIP ticket package.

Get treated like a VIP, hang out with Ducati Superbike racer Kyle Wyman… what more could you want? Get your Alabama Desmo Ducati VIP ticket package now and get pampered like a king at the season finale.

For $129.90, Ducati owners get a weekend they won’t soon forget. The package includes a weekend ticket to the races, Alabama Desmo Ducati VIP motorcycle parking in the paddock, a Saturday morning escorted hot pit tour, a track walk with Ducati Superbike rider Kyle Wyman on Saturday afternoon, a fan lap on Sunday at 11 a.m., and admittance to the Desmo Club paddock lounge.

“It’s good to see Ducati’s involvement in MotoAmerica and I really like the idea of giving the fans a little something extra,” said Lance Bryson, MotoAmerica’s Senior Sponsorship Manager. “Ducati did a great job with this at our Sonoma Raceway event and having all those Ducati fans out to Barber will be a great addition to our event and we’re sure that Kyle Wyman will enjoy the extra support.”

Only 100 of the Desmo Ducati VIP packages are available.

To purchase Barber tickets, click HERE

For How To Watch MotoAmerica races, click HERE

For the full 2019 MotoAmerica schedule, click HERE

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

More, from another press release issued by MotoAmerica:

A VIP Trip To Barber? Enter The Law Tigers Contest

Free VIP Ticket, Hotel And A Gas Card

COSTA MESA, CA – How does attending the 2019 MotoAmerica season finale at Barber Motorsports Park sound? Pretty damn good, right? Well, how does it sound to attend the Championship of Alabama, September 20-22, for free? Amazing? Thanks to Law Tigers, one of our lucky fans has the chance to do just that.

Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers is currently holding a contest with the Grand Prize consisting of MotoAmerica’s Full Throttle VIP ticket package, a hotel room, and a $250 gas card. So, basically, a free trip.

“The MotoAmerica season finale at Barber Motorsports Park is going to be the perfect end to our season,” said Lance Bryson, Senior Sponsorship Manager for MotoAmerica. “Champions will be crowned, and nothing raises the bar on competition like racing for a championship. With that being said, imagine being able to witness the best racing of the year at a great racetrack like Barber… for free. Law Tigers is offering that with this contest and we’re looking forward to meeting the lucky fan who wins the prizes.”

To enter the Law Tigers contest, click HERE

To purchase tickets to the Barber round, click HERE

For How To Watch MotoAmerica races, click HERE

For the full 2019 MotoAmerica schedule, click HERE

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Law Tigers
The Law Tigers are a network of individual law firms backed by a powerful and professional marketing team. For over 17 years, Law Tigers has advocated for motorcycle safety and awareness. Through grass-roots, traditional, and digital advertising, Law Tigers has become the go-to resource in the motorcycle community for injury representation. For more information, visit www.lawtigers.com

World Endurance: 2019-2020 Season Kicks Off This Coming Weekend With Bol d’Or 24-Hour Race

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World Endurance: 2019-2020 Season Kicks Off This Coming Weekend With Bol d’Or 24-Hour Race

Editorial Note: American Melissa Paris is co-riding a Girls Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R1 in the Superstock class at the Bol d’Or 24-Hour race in France.

BOL D’OR: 2019-2020 FIM EWC OPENING ROUND

A new season, new players and new stakes: the FIM Endurance World Championship is set to kick off with the Bol d’Or on 21 and 22 September. In all, 59 teams are expected to be on the grid of the 24-hour race on the circuit at Le Castellet in southern France.

Team SRC Kawasaki France start out as the new No. 1 team on the grid. The reigning champions will defend their crown with the same three riders who won them the title at Suzuka last July: Jérémy Guarnoni, Erwan Nigon and David Checa.

They will face off on the track against a couple of familiar rivals, who will also be fielding unchanged line-ups: F.C.C. TSR Honda France (Josh Hook, Freddy Foray and Mike di Meglio) and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (Vincent Philippe, Etienne Masson and Gregg Black), now managed by Damien Saulnier, also the team manager of Junior Team Suzuki.

YART Yamaha remain a formidable opponent at the Bol d’Or with riders Marvin Fritz, Niccolò Canepa and Loris Baz (standing in for Broc Parkes, who is away competing in an ARRC race at Sepang).

New players

These factory-backed squads will take on BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, a new outfit entered by the German manufacturer featuring the riders and team who dominate the German Superbike IDM championship, with Werner Daemen as manager. The S 1000 RR #37 has been entrusted to Daemen’s IDM teammates, Ukrainian rider Ilya Mikhalchik and compatriot Julian Puffe, together with seasoned endurance racer Kenny Foray, the winner of the 2014 FIM EWC crown.

The appearance of the new factory team’s BMW S 1000 RR 2019 on the track is keenly awaited, together with the new Ducati Panigale V4R’s maiden foray into endurance with German independent team HRT100-Hertrampf Racing. Another German team, ERC Endurance, will also be flying the BMW colours in the EWC class this season, together with Polish outfit LRP Poland and French squad Tecmas BMW GMC.

Bolliger Team Switzerland (Kawasaki) and VRD Igol Pierret Experiences (Yamaha), who ride with the endurance world championship’s leading pack, will once again cross swords with the factory teams. Tati Team Beaujolais Racing’s reinforced line-up featuring Alan Techer will be worth keeping an eye on, as will Yamaha-mounted Wójcik Racing Team’s line-up comprising Gino Rea, Christoffer Bergman and Axel Maurin.

Other teams to look out for: Team JEG-Kagayama (Suzuki), who are making their debut after recruiting endurance specialist Greg Leblanc, and FIM EWC newcomers British Endurance Racing Team (Suzuki).

Action-packed Superstock race in store

The battle for the FIM Endurance World Cup is likely to be a thrilling one. Last season’s winners Team Moto Ain (Yamaha) will see their riders Roberto Rolfo, Robin Mulhauser and Hugo Clère facing stiff competition. German team GERT56 (BMW) are out for retaliation with riders Stefan Kerschbaumer, Lucy Glöckner and Pepijn Bijsterbosch. Their route to the Cup will however be barred by Team 33 Coyote Louit Moto (Kawasaki), Motors Events (Suzuki), BMRT 3D Maxxess Nevers and Wójcik Racing Team 2 (Yamaha).

The first official tests for the 83rd Bol d’Or will take place on Thursday 19 September on the Le Castellet circuit.

MotoAmerica: KATO Fastening Systems To Be Headline Sponsor Of Kyle Wyman Racing At Barber

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MotoAmerica: KATO Fastening Systems To Be Headline Sponsor Of Kyle Wyman Racing At Barber

KATO Fastening Systems to title sponsor KWR Ducati Team at Barber Motorsports Park MotoAmerica finale

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Sept. 16) — Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR) is proud to announce a new title sponsorship with KATO Fastening Systems for the Barber Motorsports Park season finale of the MotoAmerica Championship. Kyle Wyman will ride the #33 KATO Fastening/Ducati Richmond/KWR Panigale V4 R at Barber to cap off their debut season on the Ducati.

KATO Fastening Systems, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of threaded inserts, tools and thread repair products and supplies the KWR Ducati Team with products to support the development of their new race platform in 2019.

“KATO came on board earlier this year as an associate sponsor, and their products have helped us when we needed it most,” said Kyle Wyman, Owner and Rider of the KWR Ducati Team. “I’m excited to have them as our title sponsor for the final round of the series, to cap off what has been a great first season for our team on the new Ducati Panigale V4 R. As of late, we have made massive progress with the machine and I expect to be competing in the top-5 at Barber to finish our season strong.”

“KATO Fastening Systems is excited to be the title sponsor for the KWR Ducati Team at the final round of the 2019 MotoAmerica Championship at Barber Motorsports Park.” said Al Qaqish, Founder and CEO of KATO Fastening Systems, Inc.. “It was a year of firsts, the first year for Kyle and team aboard the new Ducati V4 R, and the first time KATO supported a professional motorsports team. We are very pleased to have established a relationship with Kyle and his hard working team to represent KATO. I look forward to growing and strengthening our relationship.”

The KATO Fastening/Ducati Richmond/KWR team begins practice on Friday, September 20 at 11:20am CST.

All of the coverage can be found on the MotoAmerica Live+ app with Live race coverage on Fox Sports 2 (FS2)

Visit www.kylewymanracing.com for more news and updates.

WERA Sportsman Series Racing At Auto Club Speedway This Coming Weekend

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WERA Sportsman Series Racing At Auto Club Speedway This Coming Weekend

WERA WEST PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND – 9/22!

WERA West presented by Lucas Oil returns after a short break bringing the show to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA on the 22nd. Riders on the hunt for Championships should provide some good competition on the challenging Auto Club Speedway circuit. Racing will begin at 11:30 on Sunday with 14 sprints on tap for the day’s action. Lucas Oil products are not only our sponsor they make some of the best additives and motor oil – if you have not tried this product you should do yourself a favor and try it. WERA is proud to have Lucas Oil Products on our side and we ask that you please support those who support our sport!

Camping is available and credentials will be available at the gate!

This event carries a co-sanction with the AMA! If your plans are to go Pro Racing your points earned with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing count toward your Pro License!

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the foremost place to develop talent in the sport of motorcycle Roadracing. The legacy of Pro riders on a National and World level is legendary. All events are run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing with a co-sanction by the AMA and they go coast to coast offering entry level racing with the WERA Sportsman Series as well as a Pro-Am Series with the WERA National Challenge Series, WERA Motorcycle Roadracing also offer Vintage Racing and limited Endurance Racing with Track Day Partners N2 and Sportbike Track Time. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted the 2017 AMA Track Organizer of the Year.

For more information on WERA Motorcycle Roadracing please check out our web site at wera.com