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Brazilian Superbike: Danilo Lewis Wins, Alex Barros Takes Championship Lead At Curitiba

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Brazilian Superbike: Danilo Lewis Wins, Alex Barros Takes Championship Lead At Curitiba

One-two result for the BMW S 1000 RR in Brazil – Podiums in Spain and South Africa.

  • BMW racer Danilo Lewis rides to victory in the SuperBike Brasil; second place for Alex Barros.

  • Carmelo Morales secures podium spot in the Spanish Superbike Championship.

  • Two podiums for Lance Isaacs in the South African Superbike Championship.

The 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is in full swing. This season, a total of 26 championship classes in 21 racing series all around the world count towards the Race Trophy ranking. Week after week BMW riders and teams do battle for victories, titles and Race Trophy points in these championships. ‘BMW Motorrad Motorsport News’ allows us to regularly summarise all the action for you in a compact and informative manner. This way, you are always up to speed.

SuperBike Brasil: One-two result for the BMW S 1000 RR at Curitiba.
After seven weeks off, the SuperBike Brasil (BR SBK) held its fifth round of the 2019 season at Curitiba (BRA). BMW racers secured a one-two race result for the BMW S 1000 RR. On a wet track, Danilo Lewis (BRA) dominated on his Tecfil Havoline Racing RR and claimed his first win of the season. Seasoned rider Alex Barros (BRA / Alex Barros Racing) crossed the finish line in second place which also saw Barros take the lead in the championship standings.

Spanish Superbike Championship: Podium for Carmelo Morales.
The Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) held its fifth round of the 2019 season at Albacete (ESP) at the weekend. Carmelo Morales (ESP) and the BMW easyRace Team claimed another podium. Morales initially dropped down the field at the start of the race , but worked his way back up into the leading pack on his BMW S 1000 RR and ended up crossing the finish line in third place, just 0.767 seconds behind the winner. Christopher Gobbi (ITA / Xctech) also claimed a top-ten position with his RR in tenth place.

South African Superbike Championship: Lance Isaacs on the podium twice.
The South African Superbike Championship (RSA SBK) headed to East London (RSA) for its fifth race event of the season. Strong winds posed a great challenge for the riders and teams on race day, but BMW racer Lance Isaacs (RSA) from the LIR / Supabets Gaming Group team continued his streak and finished on the podium in both races again. In the first race he finished in second place with his BMW S 1000 RR; he then finished third in race two.

All Japan Road Race Championship: Sixth round of the season at Okayama.
Okayama, Japan, hosted the sixth round of the 2019 season of the All Japan Road Race Championship (JP SBK). In the Superbike class race, BMW rider Hoshino Tomoya (JPN / TONE RT SYNCEDGE 4413) finished in 24th place.

World Superbike: Michael Van Der Mark Says His Fractured Wrist Is Now Fully Healed

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World Superbike: Michael Van Der Mark Says His Fractured Wrist Is Now Fully Healed

Yamaha Riders Raring to go as WorldSBK Explodes Back into Action in Portimão

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, are set to resume their battle for a top three finish in the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship standings, as the series explodes back into action his weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. It’s Lowes who currently holds third place in the standings with 220 points but van der Mark trails his teammate by just five points in fourth place and the Dutchman is determined to reverse the positions in the four rounds remaining this season.

The two Pata Yamaha riders head into round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend with their confidence high, after completing a positive test in Portimão back in August, in which Lowes posted his fastest ever lap of the Portuguese circuit on the second and final day to top the timesheet.

But while it was Lowes who departed the test as the fastest rider on track, it is teammate van der Mark who has enjoyed the most success in Portimão in recent seasons. The 26-year-old Dutch rider a podium finisher three times in two years, including a double podium at the track 12 months ago.

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Sandro Cortese, also enjoyed a positive test at the Portimão circuit, having now recovered fully from the shoulder injury sustained at Donington Park back in July. The reigning Supersport World Champion heads to Portugal determined to rediscover the form that saw him regularly challenging for top six finishes earlier in the season.

Marco Melandri heads into the Portimão weekend still searching for a set up on the bike to better suit his super smooth riding style. The GRT Yamaha team have worked tirelessly over the summer break to support Melandri’s performance and the veteran Italian, who has announced his retirement from racing at the end of the current season, is determined to reward his team’s hard work with a strong showing in Portugal this weekend.

Ten Kate Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Loris Baz, has his sights set firmly on the podium for the last four rounds of the 2019 season, after an extremely positive two-day test for the Frenchman and his crew in Portimão. A top ten finish in the championship standings is also a realistic possibility for Baz, despite him only returning to the series at Round 6 in Jerez. The Ten Kate Yamaha rider is currently 13th in the standings, but just 24 points off tenth position, which is currently held by fellow Yamaha rider, Cortese.

Construction of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was completed in 2008 and the venue hosted its first WorldSBK round the same year. A high-speed rollercoaster of a track, the 4.6km circuit features a challenging layout that combines fast, sweeping turns with more technical corners and huge changes in elevation and is demanding on both riders and machines.

Alex Lowes

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to racing. While it’s nice to have a bit of a break in the middle of the season, you do miss racing. I’m ready now for the second part of the season, where the challenge is going to be to hold on to third place in the championship, and I need to be fighting for the podium in every race at these last four rounds if I’m to do that. We were really strong at the recent test in Portimão, where I did my fastest ever lap at this track to finish on top of the timesheet, which shows the bike is working well. The conditions were quite hot at the test and I didn’t quite have the feeling I wanted in the afternoons when the track temperature went up, but we have some ideas to improve in this area and, hopefully, we will have similar temperatures on Friday to work on this. I’m feeling really positive and I’m raring to go this weekend.”

Michael van der Mark

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK

“It was a nice long summer break, which gave the wrist I fractured in Misano a chance to heal fully, but now I can’t wait to get back to racing. We head to Portimão for the race off the back of a really good two-day test at the circuit, in which I was really fast, and the aim is to rediscover the feeling I had before the crash in Misano, so that I can fight for podiums and race wins once again. I’ve enjoyed quite a bit of success in Portimão in the past, with three podium finishes in two years, and I hope we continue this trend this time around, to start the last part of the season in the strongest way possible.”

Sandro Cortese

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“After such a positive two-day test in Portimão at the end of August, I’m really looking forward to heading back to Portugal for the race this weekend. I worked hard over the summer break with my physiotherapist to rebuild the strength in my injured shoulder and it was nice to be able to ride more relaxed on the bike once again at the test. I’m feeling good, I’m happy with how the bike was working at the two-day test and now I’m ready to push for good results in the final part of the season, starting this weekend in Portimão.”

Marco Melandri

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, but Portimão is a track I like a lot, it’s one that is fun to race at and I’ve always been fast there in the past. This weekend I head to Portugal in a different situation, as I’m still looking to improve my feeling with the bike even after the two days of testing at the circuit, but we will continue trying to improve during the weekend. The team has been working so hard, even over the summer break, so I am determined to pay them back with the best result possible in Portugal this weekend.”

Loris Baz

Ten Kate Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“For me the summer break was way too long, because we didn’t have so many races before that, so I’m ready to get back to racing. We enjoyed a really strong test in Portimão at the end of August, where we were able to properly test some parts in the dry for the first time, and we made some improvements to the base set up of the bike as a result. I love racing in Portimão, it’s one of my favourite tracks, and I’m really confident going into this weekend. Hopefully, with the work we did at the test, I’ll be closer to challenging for the podium.”

Hang-Dry by Adrenaline City Racing

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Hang-Dry by Adrenaline City Racing

Now you can dry your leathers while showing the world your sense of racing style. The Hang-Dry by Adrenaline City Racing now is available with personalized wraps that depict your team, your logo, your sponsors or any image you choose. Otherwise, the Hang-Dry remains the same solid, reliable piece of equipment chosen by road racers in the United States and elsewhere. Made in the U.S., suggested retail for the Hang-Dry is $170, from dealers. For more information, contact Adrenaline City Racing, LLC, Dept. RW, 70 Blue Anchor Rd., Sicklerville, NJ 08081, (856) 981-9398, www.adrenalinecityracing.com.

AHRMA Race Results From Utah Motorsports Campus

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AHRMA Race Results From Utah Motorsports Campus

AHRMA 

Utah Motorsports Campus

Grantsville, Utah

August 31 Race Results (as provided by AHRMA):

RR 200 Grand Prix +:

1. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

4. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

5. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

6. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

RR 250 Grand Prix:

1. Jeff Henise (1968 Kawasaki Highwayman F37)

2. Paul Germain (1968 Yamaha DT1 250 RR)

3. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

4. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

5. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

6. Thomas Pillsbury (Yamaha DT1)

RR 350 GP (Vintage Cup):

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Brian Filo (1968 Kawasaki A1R)

3. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

4. Robert Aegerter (Harley-Davidson Aermacchi)

5. Helmi Niederer (AJS 7R)

6. Sei Kosaka (1963 Honda CB77)

RR 500 Grand Prix:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx)

2. John Snead (1962 Norton Manx)

RR 500 Premier:

1. Helmi Niederer (Seeley G50)

2. Andrew Mauk (1969 Honda CB450)

3. Brian Larrabure (1968 Seeley G50)

4. Paul Germain (1967 BSA A50R Wasp)

RR BEARS

1. Dennis Donahoe (1967 Norton Commando)

2. John Snead (Norton)

3. Duncan Craick (1972 Seeley)

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open:

1. Brian Larrabure (2010 Pierobon X60)

2. Gary Orr (2018 BMW R9T Racer)

3. Sean Matic (2019 BMW R9T Racer)

4. Benjamin Ahern (2015 BMW R9T)

5. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR BOT 2 0-900cc:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

2. Pat Wilkening (1991 Ducati 900SS)

RR CB160 (EXH):

1. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

2. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

3. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

4. Jerry Anderson (Honda)

5. Daisuke Mukasa (1964 Honda CB93)

6. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

RR Class C Footshift:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Grant Spence (1951 AJS 350)

RR Class C Handshift:

1. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

2. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Classic Sixties:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

3. John Snead (Norton)

RR Classic Sixties 650:

1. Greg Tomlinson (1968 Triumph TR6C “Speedy Magoo”)

RR FL Extreme:

1. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

2. Ely Schless (Honda RS250-E)

RR Formula 125:

1. Dennis Micaletti (1965 Bultaco Metralla)

RR Formula 250:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

2. David Pierce (1972 Can-Am TNT)

RR Formula 500:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

RR Formula 750:

1. Kenny Cummings (1968 Norton Seeley Commando)

2. Brian Filo (1972 Yamaha XS650)

3. Mick Hart (Honda CR 750)

4. John Nilsson (1972 Honda CR750)

RR Formula Lightning:

1. Kenyon Kluge (2020 Zero SR/F)

2. Richard Illman (2014 Brammo Empulse R)

3. Tim Johnson (2004 Suzuki Electric Conversion)

RR Formula Thunder:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

3. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X 80R)

4. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

5. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

RR Formula Vintage:

1. David Crussell (Kawasaki Z1R)

2. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Motard:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Yamaha YZ450)

2. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

3. Richard Richter (2005 Husqvarna SMR510)

4. David Wells (2001 Honda XR650R)

RR Next Gen Superbike:

1. Sander Knook (1989 Suzuki GSX-R750)

2. Aaron Lanningham (1990 Suzuki GSX-R750)

RR Next Gen Superbike 2:

1. Kurt Klein (2000 Ducati 996)

2. Mike Vienne (1998 Suzuki GSX-R)

3. Aaron Lanningham (1990 Suzuki GSX-R750)

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt:

1. Andrew Mauk (1984 Honda VF500)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Hvy:

1. Tom Johnson (1974 Yamaha RD 350)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt:

1. Kimberly LaRonge (1975 Suzuki GT 185)

2. Bethany Braun (1965 Honda CB77)

RR Open Two-Stroke:

1. Ralph Staropoli (2002 Honda RS250R)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (2000 Honda RS)

3. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

4. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

5. Lorraine Crussell (1994 Yamaha TZ125)

6. Andy Edwards (1999 Aprilia)

RR Phillip Island Chal:

1. Joe WeirSuzuki (Katana GS1000sz)

2. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

3. Joe Pethoud (1984 Harris F1 Yamaha)

RR Pre-1940:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

3. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Sound of Singles 1:

1. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

2. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

3. Andrew Pignataro (2018 Kramer HKR EVO2R)

4. Joseph Wright 

RR Sound of Singles 2:

1. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

2. Ralph Staropoli (2018 Honda NSF250R)

3. Joshua Bronfman (Yamaha YZ450)

4. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

5. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Singles 3:

1. Ralph Staropoli (2018 Honda NSF250R)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

3. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

4. Zach Thomas (2014 KTM RC390)

5. Mick Hart (2000 Honda RS125)

6. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Thunder 1:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

RR Sound of Thunder 2:

1. Brian Larrabure (2016 Pierobon X80)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

5. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X80R)

6. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

RR Sound of Thunder 3:

1. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

2. Zach Thomas (2003 Suzuki SV650)

3. Kurt Klein (2006 Suzuki SV650)

4. Barry Thomas (2007 Suzuki SV650)

5. Stephen Gillen (2016 Kawasaki Ninja 300)

6. Chuck Burnett (Honda NT 650)

RR Sportsman 350:

1. Joseph Wright (1970 Honda CR750)

2. Larry Morris (1972 Honda CB350)

3. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 500:

1. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

2. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 750:

1. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

2. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

3. Grant Spence (1975 Honda CB 750)

4. Anthony Burrows (1969 Triumph Trident)

RR Thruxton Cup Chal:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy:

1. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

2. Mark Hoyt (1981 KZ 750)

3. David Crussell (Kawasaki Z1R)

4. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.:

1. Pete Homan (1982 BMW 1982 R65)

2. Dana Clark (Honda FT500 Ascot)

3. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

4. Jac Donald (1977 Yamaha TT500)

5. Douglas Baron (1982 Honda Ascot)

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt:

1. Paul Germain (1981 Yamaha XJ550RH Seca)

2. Richard Richter (1982 Kawasaki GPz550)

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3):

1. William Becker (Honda SC3 Becker Sidecar)

2. Larry Coleman (BMW)

SC Modern Sidecar FIM F2:

1. Peter Essaff (2009 Ireson F2 Sidecar)

2. Tony Doukas (1997 Ireson)

SC Modern Sidecar US F1:

1. Russell Biles (2005 Honda F1 Sidecar)

2. Kelly Bell (2009 RSR F1 Sidecar)

3. Bill Willmeroth (2004 Yamaha F1 Sidecar)

SC Modern Sidecar US F2:

1. Steven Stull (2001 Suzuki BMW)

2. Randall Weller (2002 Suzuki Sidecar F2 Modern)

3. Betty Herlocker (2006 Suzuki F2 Sidecar)

SC Sk Prod Sidecar (SC2):

1. Gary Mcewen (1974 Yamaha XS650)

September 1 Race Results (as provided by AHRMA):

RR 200 Grand Prix +:

1. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Brian Larrabure (1968 Honda CB175)

4. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

5. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

6. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

RR 250 Grand Prix:

1. Jeff Henise (1968 Kawasaki highwayman F37)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Paul Germain (1968 Yamaha DT1 250 RR)

4. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

5. Thomas Pillsbury (Yamaha DT1)

RR 350 GP (Vintage Cup):

1. Alex McLean (1967 Aermacchi Drixton 350cc)

2. Brian Filo (1968 Kawasaki A1R)

3. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

4. Sei Kosaka (1963 Honda CB77)

5. Helmi Niederer (AJS 7R)

RR 500 Grand Prix:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx 500cc)

2. John Snead (1961 Norton Manx 500cc)

RR 500 Premier:

1. Andrew Mauk (1969 Honda CB450)

2. Helmi Niederer (Seeley G50)

3. Paul Germain (1967 BSA A50R Wasp)

RR BEARS:

1. Dennis Donahoe (1967 Norton Commando)

2. John Snead (1971 Norton Seeley Commando 750)

3. Duncan Craick (1972 Seeley)

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open:

1. Gary Orr (2018 BMW R9T Racer)

2. Sean Matic (2019 BMW R9T Racer)

3. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR BOT 2 0-900cc:

1. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

2. Pat Wilkening (1991 Ducati 900ss)

RR CB160 (EXH):

1. Brian Larrabure (1968 Honda CB175)

2. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

3. Daisuke Mukasa (1964 Honda CB93)

4. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

5. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

6.Jerry Anderson (Honda)

RR Class C Footshift:

1. Alex McLean (1937 Norton)

2. Grant Spence (1951 AJS 350)

RR Class C Handshift:

1. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

2. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Classic Sixties:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx 500cc)

2. James Neuenburgjawton

3 John Snead (1961 Norton Manx 500cc)

RR FL Extreme:

1. Ely Schless (Honda RS250-E)

RR Formula 125:

1. Dennis Micaletti (1965 Bultaco Metralla)

RR Formula 250:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

2. David Pierce (1972 Can-Am TNT)

RR Formula 500:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

RR Formula 750:

1. Brian Filo (1972 Yamaha XS650)

2. Kenny Cummings (1968 Norton Seeley Commando)

3. Mick Hart (Honda CR 750)

4. John Nilsson (1972 Honda CR750)

RR Formula Lightning:

1. Kenyon Kluge (2020 Zero SR/F)

2. Richard Illman (2014 Brammo Empulse R)

RR Formula Thunder:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

3. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X 80R)

4. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

5. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

RR Formula Vintage:

1. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Motard:

1. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

2. Richard Richter (2005 Husqvarna SMR510)

3. David Wells (2001 Honda XR650R)

RR Next Gen Superbike:

1. Sander Knook (1989 Suzuki GSX-R750)

2. Brian Larrabure (1991 Ducati 888)

RR Next Gen Superbike 2:

1. Kurt Klein (2000 Ducati 996)

2. Mike Vienne (1998 Suzuki GSX-R)

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt:

1. Andrew Mauk (1984 Honda VF500)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt:

1. Bethany Braun (1965 Honda CB77)

2. Kimberly LaRonge (1975 Suzuki GT 185)

RR Open Two-Stroke:

1. Stewart Aitken-Cade (2000 Honda RS)

2. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

3. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

4. Rob Baggaley (1991 Suzuki RGV250)

RR Phillip Island Chal:

1. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

2. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

3. Joe Pethoud (1984 Harris F1 Yamaha)

RR Pre-1940:

1. Alex McLean (1937 Norton)

2. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

3. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Sound of Singles 1:

1. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

2. Andrew Pignataro (2018 Kramer HKR EVO2R)

3. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

RR Sound of Singles 2:

1. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

2. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Singles 3:

1. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

3. Ralph Staropoli (2002 Honda RS250R)

4. Zach Thomas (2014 KTM RC390)

5. Jeff Henise (2007 Yamaha TZ125 A)

6. Stephen Gillen (1997 Yamaha TZ125)

RR Sound of Thunder 1:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

RR Sound of Thunder 2:

1. Tom Wilbert (2016 pieroban X 80R)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Brian Larrabure (2016 Pierobon X80)

5. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

6. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

RR Sound of Thunder 3:

1. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

2. Zach Thomas (2003 Suzuki SV650)

3. Kurt Klein (2006 Suzuki SV650)

4. Barry Thomas (2007 Suzuki SV650)

5. Stephen Gillen (1997 Yamaha TZ125)

6. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR Sportsman 350:

1. Joseph Wright (1970 Honda CR750)

2. Larry Morris (1972 Honda CB350)

3. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 500:

1. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

2. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 750:

1. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

2. Anthony Burrows (1969 Triumph Trident)

3. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

4. Grant Spence (1975 Honda CB 750)

RR Thruxton Cup Chal:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy:

1. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

2. Pete Homan (1980 BMW R100S)

3. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.:

1. Pete Homan (1982 BMW 1982 R65)

2. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

3. Dana Clark (Honda ft500 ascot)

4. Jac Donald (1977 Yamaha TT500)

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt:

1. Paul Germain (1981 Yamaha XJ550RH SECA)

2. Richard Richter (1982 Kawasaki GPz550)

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3):

1. William Becker (Honda SC3 Becker Sidecar)

2. Larry Coleman (BMW)

SC Modern Sidecar FIM F2:

1. Tony Doukas (1997 Ireson)

2. Peter Essaff (2009 Ireson F2 Sidecar)

SC Modern Sidecar US F1:

1. Kelly Bell (2009 RSR F1 Sidecar)

2. Russell Biles (2005 Honda F1 Sidecar)

3. Bill Willmeroth (2004 Yamaha F1 Sidecare)

SC Modern Sidecar US F2:

1. Steven Stull (2001 Suzuki BMW)

2. Randall Weller (2002 Suzuki Sidecar F2 Modern)

3. Betty Herlocker (2006 Suzuki F2 Sidecar)

SC Sk Prod Sidecar (SC2):

1. Gary Mcewen( 1974 Yamaha XS650)

American Flat Track: Running Results From The Postponed Springfield Mile II (Updated With Main Event Results)

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American Flat Track: Running Results From The Postponed Springfield Mile II (Updated With Main Event Results)

Springfield Mile II/American Flat Track

Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield, Illinois
September 2, 2019
Provisional Results (all on Dunlop tires):

AFT Production Twins Qualifying One Results:
1. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 35.146 seconds
2. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), 35.394
3. James Rispoli (Har), 35.497
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 35.542
5. J.R. Addison (Kaw), 35.722
6. Cory Texter (Yam), 35.760
7. Cody Johncox (Yam), 35.825
8. Chad Cose (Kaw), 36.141
9. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 36.203
10. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), 36.507
11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 36.561
12. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), 36.680
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 36.698
14. Max Whale (Kaw), 36.739
15. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), 36.764
16. Tanner Dean (Kaw), 36.787
17. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 36.911
18. Dan Lowther (Yam), 38.112
19. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), 38.177
20. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 38.941
21. Ben Lowe (Kaw), no time recorded
22. Nick McFadden (Kaw), no time recorded

Provisional AFT Twins Qualifying One Results:

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 35.198 seconds
2. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), 35.208
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), 35.299
4. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 35.415
5. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), 35.568
6. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 35.575
7. Sammy Halbert (Har), 35.649
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), 35.706
9. Brandon Price (Ind), 35.796
10. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 35.797
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 35.857
12. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), 35.956
13. Bryan Smith (Kaw), 35.977
14. Henry Wiles (Ind), 36.006
15. Jake Johnson (Yam), 36.147
16. James Monaco (Ind), 36.514
17. Johnny Lewis (Ind), 36.631
18. Jay Maloney (Ind), 36.994
19. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 37.003
20. JD Beach (Yam), 37.231
21. Danny Eslick (Yam), 37.816
22. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 38.441

Provisional AFT Production Twins Heat One Results:

1. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 6 laps
2. James Rispoli (Har), -0.316 second
3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -1.463 seconds
4. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -1.522
5. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.666
6. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -4.578
7. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -4.601
8. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -4.959
9. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -5.162
10. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -5.305
11. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -4 laps

Provisional AFT Production Twins Heat 2

Results
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1. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 6 laps
2. Chad Cose (Kaw), -01.163 seconds
3. Cory Texter (Yam), -02.120
4. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -02.287
5. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -04.191
6. Max Whale (Kaw), -04.301
7. Dan Lowther (Yam), -10.725
8. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), -16.944
9. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), -6 laps
10. Tanner Dean (Kaw), -6 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Heat 1

Results:
1. Jared Mees (Ind), 6 laps
2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.028 seconds
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.051
4. Sammy Halbert (Har), -00.170
5. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -00.297
6. Brandon Price (Ind), -00.425
7. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -00.847
8. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -01.305
9. Jake Johnson (Yam), -02.075
10. Danny Eslick (Yam), -2 laps
11. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -3 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Heat 2

Results:
1. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), 6 laps
2. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -00.040 seconds
3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -00.146
4. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.471
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -00.507
6. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -00.759
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -01.581
8. James Monaco (Ind), -05.301
9. JD Beach (Yam), -05.353
10. Jay Maloney (Ind), -05.467
11. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), -13.015

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1

Results
:
1. Chad Cose (Kaw), 10 laps
2. Cody Johncox (Yam), -02.407 seconds
3. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -02.478
4. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -02.535
5. Max Whale (Kaw), -07.172
6. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -07.181
7. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -15.532
8. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -15.543
9. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -9 laps
10. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), -10 laps
11. Tanner Dean (Kaw), -10 laps

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2

Results:
1. James Rispoli (Har), 10 laps
2. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -00.002 seconds
3. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -00.216
4. Cory Texter (Yam), -00.256
5. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -00.743
6. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -02.038
7. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -03.175
8. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -1 lap
9. Dan Lowther (Yam), -5 laps
10. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), -10 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Semi 1

Results:
1. Sammy Halbert (Har), 10 laps
2. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -00.059 seconds
3. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), -00.097
4. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.106
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -00.715
6. Brandon Price (Ind), -01.719
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -01.941
8. JD Beach (Yam), -07.954
9. Danny Eslick (Yam), -16.366
10. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), -19.704
11. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -3 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Semi 2

Results:
1. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 10 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.055 seconds
3. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -00.306
4. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.352
5. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -03.499
6. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -03.517
7. James Monaco (Ind), -07.580
8. Jay Maloney (Ind), -08.183
9. Jake Johnson (Yam), -08.373
10. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -13.240
11. Jared Mees (Ind), -1 lap

Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results:

1. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 15 laps
2. James Rispoli (Har), -0.112 second
3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -0.194
4. Cory Texter (Yam), -0.332
5. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -0.554
6. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.206 seconds
7. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -1.818
8. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -5.587
9. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -16.402
10. Chad Cose (Kaw), -1 lap
11. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -3 laps, DNF, mechanical
12. Max Whale (Kaw), -6 laps, DNF
13. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -6 laps, DNF
14. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -13 laps, DNF
15. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF
16. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF
17. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF

Provisional AFT Twins Main Event Results:

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 25 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -0.083 second
3. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -0.149
4. Brandon Price (Ind), -0.170
5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -0.255
6. Sammy Halbert (Har), -0.275
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -0.399
8. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), -0.444
9. Davis Fisher (Ind), -0.516
10. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -0.654
11. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -3.204 seconds
12. Robert Pearson (Ind), -3.291
13. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -7.726
14. James Monaco (Ind), -18.240
15. Jay Maloney (Ind), -18.304
16. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -17 laps, DNF
17. JD Beach (Yam), -25 laps, DNS

World Superbike: Championship Resumes This Coming Weekend In Portugal

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World Superbike: Championship Resumes This Coming Weekend In Portugal
#PRTWorldSBK:

Not the time to surrender

The rollercoaster awaits: WorldSBK set to be spiced up in Portugal
It is a welcome return to racing action for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, after a lengthy Summer break. The title fight will reignite this weekend, as Portimao will host the tenth event of the season: the Acerbis Portuguese Round. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) returns to the Portuguese venue with an 81-point lead, whilst early season revelation Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) will make his racing debut at Portimao, in a bid to surge back to form.

Heading the championship standings with a comfortable 81-point lead, Jonathan Rea has completed a remarkable comeback. The Ulsterman, who was 61 points behind Alvaro Bautista after the Tissot Superpole Race in Jerez, comes to a circuit of which he has been dominant at in recent seasons. Winning the last seven races at the venue – of which six have been with Kawasaki – Rea has a target on his back. Can anyone stop the four-time WorldSBK champion at one of his most successful circuits?

Alvaro Bautista has endured a torrid couple of events and, with his departure from the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati outfit confirmed, he has nothing to lose in the final four rounds of the season. If he is to rekindle the hope of winning the WorldSBK championship, then he will need to start taking points from Rea straight away. Having never raced at Portimao but tested there, only to finish ninth, Bautista will need to overcome his difficulties of recent rounds if he has any chance of staying in the title tussle.

The battle for third place in the championship is well and truly alive and kicking, with six riders covered by 50 points. At the head of that, Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team), who arrives in Portugal off the back of finishing the Portimao test on top, whilst also confirming he won’t remain in the team for 2020. The British rider has had a difficult time of things at Portimao in recent years, with just two top ten results from the last six races held there. On the other side of the garage, fortunes are different. Now back to full fitness and ready to go, Michael van der Mark will seek to build on his fourth place in the Portimao test. Three Portimao podiums in the last three races and all for Yamaha, can the 26-year-old return to winning ways?

Chaz Davies (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) is a rider to watch out for. Having returned to winning ways in emotional fashion at Laguna Seca, the Welshman will look to continue working in this way ahead of the remainder of the season. With his 2020 future confirmed, Davies will also want to gel further with the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati, in order to end the season strongly. A best result of second in Race 1 in 2017 is the highlight for him at Portimao. Can he win again?

Leading the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team charge is Tom Sykes, who has been on pole three times at Portimao, whilst also achieving two wins at the rollercoaster Portuguese circuit. Sykes has achieved podiums at every WorldSBK round since Misano, highlighting the development of the new machine. The team themselves head into the round with optimism, having signed Eugene Laverty for the 2020 season.

The Independent team charge continues to be led by Toprak Razgatlioglu (Turkish Puccetti Racing), as the 22-year-old relentlessly set the pace on the opening day of Portimao testing. Having visited the circuit just once in his WorldSBK career, 2018 yielded an eight and a DNF. A podium during every round since Imola, will Razgatlioglu continue his form? Never discount other former Portimao winners who are in the Independent battle too, such as Marco Melandri (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK) and Eugene Laverty (Team Goeleven).

Former Portimao podium rider to watch out for include Leon Haslam (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), who has taken four podiums at the venue for three different manufacturers: will Kawasaki be his fourth? As well as Haslam, there is Loris Baz (Ten Kate Racing – Yamaha), who took a second for Kawasaki back in 2014. Keep your eyes on Michael Ruben Rinaldi (BARNI Racing Team), Jordi Torres (Team Pedercini Racing) and Sandro Cortese (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK), as they all go in search of their first podiums of 2019.

The Moriwaki Althea Honda Team challenge will see a new face, with Takumi Takahashi replacing Leon Camier, as the British rider continues to recover from a shoulder injury. He will join Ryuichi Kiyonari, who returns to the Autodromo Internacional Algarve for the first time in a decade.

Other riders to watch out for include Leandro Mercado (Orelac Racing VerdNatura), who has a best of seventh at Portimao and has been top ten finisher in the last three rounds. Markus Reiterberger (BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) will look to end the season on a high and secure himself a ride for 2020. Alessandro Delbianco (Althea Mie Racing Team) will make his Portimao WorldSBK debut, although he was sixth in the FIM Superstock 1000 race last season. All of the regular riders will be joined by former FIM Superstock 1000 champion, Sylvain Barrier. The French rider will wildcard with the BRIXX Ducati outfit.

WorldSSP: championship pendulum set to swing further in Portugal!

Four rounds, four races, three title contenders, one champion. Who will take another step closer to the 2019 title in Portugal?

Round 9 at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve – Portimao is set to become a crucial stage for the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship. With just four race weekends remaining on the calendar, the battle for the championship title will reach new heights in Portugal.

Just 15 points divide championship leader Randy Krummenacher (BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team) from his teammate Federico Caricasulo. Also, Frenchman Jules Cluzel (GMT94 Yamaha), now third in the standings 26 points behind Krummenacher, is back in contention after the outstanding victory taken in the UK before the summer break. For the three title contenders, there is no much time left before a champion will be decided. That is why Portimao leaves no space for mistakes. But, at the same time, it is when risks should be taken in order to make the difference.

For Krummenacher the ACERBIS Portuguese Round could represent a pivotal moment to extend his championship lead. But to do so, the Swiss rider knows that he has to finish at least better than Caricasulo, that this year has always shared the podium with Krummenacher apart from Donington Park. In the UK, it was Krummenacher himself to miss his regular visit to the parc fermé for the first time in 2019. On the other hand, the Italian has an excellent chance to remount on the championship leader. At the Official Test, that took place at the same Portimao racetrack in August, Caricasulo showed off a good pace setting the fastest lap time. But, once again, Krummenacher was close behind him, as second quickest. Will we see another head-to-head battle between the BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team riders in Portugal?

Although the battle for the World Title remains a matter between three men, we can’t say the same for the Portuguese race trophy fight. Fresh off the back of his two consecutive podiums in Misano and Donington Park, 2017 WorldSSP World Champion Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) looks forward to keeping on with his momentum in Portugal. The Frenchman didn’t take part in the Official test but spent two useful days working with his team in Misano during the summer break. 2018 saw Mahias taking the pole position and the victory in Portugal. Will the French rider be able to do the same this year with the Kawasaki ZX-6R of the Puccetti Team?

For the Portuguese Round, an eye should also be kept on Japanese rider Hikari Okubo (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing), and the MOTUL Dutch Round podium finisher Thomas Gradinger. The Japanese rider is still chasing his first WorldSSP podium, while the Austrian is currently sixth in the standings. Moreover, Raffaele De Rosa (MV AGUSTA Reparto Corse) and Spanish rider Isaac Viñales (Kallio Racing) both proved to be competitive with their packages around Portimao in the recent Official Test. If they can repeat the same performance over the race weekend, they won’t miss the chance to take part in the challenge.

At the ACERBIS Portuguese Round, Dani Valle is set to make his WorldSSP debut with MS Racing as a substitute rider for Maria Herrera. Apart from the regular 26 entries, Miquel Pons will make a wild card appearance onboard the Yamaha YZF R6 of H43 Team NOBBY TALASUR-BLUMAQ.

With just two rounds more for the European FIM Supersport Cup, Kyle Smith (Team Pedercini Racing) has his first chance to win the title in Portugal by extending his championship lead of at least 25 points on the second. Will the British rider be able to celebrate in Portugal?

As usual WorldSSP action will begin on Friday with Free Practices. On Saturday the Tissot Superpole will get underway at 11:40 AM LT, deciding the starting grid for Sunday’s race due at 12:15 AM LT.

WorldSSP300: Match Point for González

Will the ParkinGO rider leave Portugal a World Champion, or can Carrasco, Deroue or Verdoia delay the celebrations?

The FIM Supersport 300 World Championship returns with a bang from a two-month hiatus, as teenage sensation and championship leader Manuel González (Kawasaki ParkinGO Team) aims to become the first World Champion of the 2019 season at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. Entering the sloping Portuguese venue with a 43-point advantage over a group of three hungry rivals, the 17-year-old could make history with two races to spare.

Fine margins have continuously defined WorldSSP300. The first two editions of the series were won by a single point, with leading gaps never driven too far into double digits; race wins and podiums have been split amongst an ample group of contenders, hundredths of a second often the deciding factor. So, to return from the summer break with three races remaining on the calendar and a rider already facing a first opportunity to seal up the title race is quite staggering.

And still, him succeeding is not just mathematically possible, but well within the realms of probability, such has been his ruthless form this year. González needs to outscore his three closest rivals – all tied on 65 points, to his 108 – by seven points. In practical terms, that means that a win for González – already the first rider to score three wins in a single WorldSSP300 season – would automatically knock two of his closest pursuers out of contention, with the other needing a second-place finish just to remain with a chance ahead of Magny-Cours.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, for if we’ve learnt anything, this season is that no championship lead is unassailable. Everything can change on a whim while there are races to be run. Just look back at the rollercoaster that was WorldSSP300’s visit to Donington Park: González crashed and was declared unfit after Superpole, Scott Deroue (Kawasaki MOTOPORT) and Marc García (DS Junior Team) failed to qualify altogether, and Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki Provec WorldSSP300) fell inside the first lap. Result: none of the top four going into the UK scored a single point.

Admittedly, the odds are high on a repeat outcome in Portimao. Carrasco and Deroue, in particular, have fond memories of Portugal: the Spaniard secured a dazzling win here in 2017 – the first for a woman in a World Championship – while Deroue was victorious in 2018, his last victory in the series. Two of the strongest riders in the championship, their bid to drag the title race all the way to Qatar begins this weekend.

Joining them in the 65-pointer group and perhaps the sole frontrunner to enter the summer break with a smile on his face, what Andy Verdoïa (BCD Yamaha MS Racing) may lack in experience compared to these riders he more than makes up for in talent and tenacity, as proven by his extraordinary UK display. Forced to start from the back of the grid for a tyre pressure infringement, the 16-year-old extraordinaire seized the race lead within half a dozen laps and was only denied a maiden win by fellow Yamaha competitor Kevin Sabatucci (Team Trasimeno Yamaha).

Could we see another outsider win in Portugal? Several names are ready to step up, including the KTM duo of Jan-Ole Jahnig and Victor Steeman (Freudenberg KTM Junior Team), the unpredictable Galang Hendra Pratama (Semakin Di Depan Biblion Motoxracing), Hugo De Cancellis (Team Trasimeno Yamaha), Bruno Ieraci (Kawasaki GP Project) or Nick Kalinin (Nutec – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki). Many candidates to disrupt the order in the always entertaining Portuguese Round.

Canadian Superbike: Nicolas Meunier Named Pro Rookie Of The Year For 2019

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Canadian Superbike: Nicolas Meunier Named Pro Rookie Of The Year For 2019

Meunier named 2019 BCR Pro Rookie of the Year

Toronto, ON – Turcotte Performance Kawasaki youngster Nicolas “Nico” Meunier has been named the recipient of the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year award for 2019, clinching the title with a strong finish to his Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

The 17-year old Verdun, QC phenom entered the Pro ranks with high expectations in 2019 after becoming just the eighth rider ever to graduate from the Amateur ranks at age 16 or younger, a list that includes fairly historic company with the likes of 13-time National champion Jordan Szoke, former World Superbike rider Brett McCormick, and X-Games gold medallist Cody Matechuk, amongst others.

However, Meunier delivered on those expectations in a big way despite one of the strongest Pro fields in recent years, finishing tenth out of 25 point-scoring riders and 43 entries overall in the Mopar Pro Superbike feature class.

Even more impressive is that Meunier managed to do so on a Kawasaki ZX-6R sport bike machine, ranking as the top 600cc rider in the Superbike field and one of only three inside the top-20. The reigning Amateur runner-up also had a strong season in the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike class, finishing fifth overall, though only results in the Pro Superbike class count towards Rookie of the Year scoring.

His best finish of the year was a strong eighth place finish in race one of round four at Atlantic Motorsport Park, which was tied for the best finish of any rookie this season, though most of his damage came via consistency, finishing inside the top-15 in all but one race (a DNS in race two at AMP) and top-12 in three of the first four races.

While it didn’t count towards his award nomination, Meunier also had a terrific season in the Sport Bike division, finishing fifth overall and just 17 points behind fellow Kawasaki rider David MacKay in fourth. His best performance came in race two at AMP, a fourth-place result, but he once again made an impact through consistency, finishing all but one race in fifth or higher – a crash in round three, though he was fighting for his first career podium finish prior to the incident.

The 17-year old will become the youngest Pro Rookie of the Year winner since a 16-year old Tomas Casas split the award in 2015, though both riders represent the only under-18 winners since 2011.

With past award winners combining for eight National championships and 61 Pro victories since its creation in 2000, Meunier will have a shot at creating some history of his own as he continues to develop, perhaps aiming to score his first career Pro podium as soon as the 2020 season.

The full list of past Rookie of the Year winners, as well as full results from the 2019 campaign, can be found on the series’ official website at www.csbk.ca.

All-Japan Superbike: Kohta Nozane Wins Wet Race At Okayama (Includes Full-Race Video)

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All-Japan Superbike: Kohta Nozane Wins Wet Race At Okayama (Includes Full-Race Video)

 

MFJ Superbike All-Japan Road Race Championship

Okayama International Circuit, Japan

September 1, 2019

Race Results (wet conditions):

1. Kohta Nozane (Yam YZF-R1), 24 laps, Total Race Time 39:32.122, Best Lap Time 1:37.362

2. Ryo Mizuno (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -4.039 seconds

3. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), -11.446

4. Takumi Takahashi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -16.869

5. Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000), -55.371

6. Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000), -58.608

7. Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -63.512

8. Kazuma Watanabe (Kaw ZX-10RR), -70.851

9. Ryosuke Iwato (Kaw ZX-10RR), -81.540

10. Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000), -93.540

11. Sodo Hamahara (CBR1000RR SP), -1 lap

12. Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

13. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1), -1 lap

14. Yoshiyuki Sugai (Apr RSV4RF), -1 lap

15. Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1), -1 lap

16. Kazuhiro Kojima (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

17. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10RR), -1 lap

18. Yuto Taziri (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

19. Taro Sekiguchi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

20. Reitoku Kuroki (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

21. Kazuki Ito (Kaw ZX-10RR), -2 laps

22. Kazuhiro Yoshida (Yam YZF-R1), -2 laps

23. Naoki Kiyosue (Kaw ZX-10RR), -2 laps

24. Tomoya Hoshino (BMW S1000RR), -2 laps

25. Kazuma Tsuda (Yam YZF-R1), -4 laps

26. Keisuke Maeda (Yam YZF-R1), DNF

27. Taiga Hada (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), DNS

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American Flat Track: Springfield Mile II Postponed Until September 2 Due To Overnight Rains

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American Flat Track: Springfield Mile II Postponed Until September 2 Due To Overnight Rains

Springfield Mile II Rescheduled for September 2

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 1, 2019) – The 2019 Springfield Mile II scheduled to run on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has been postponed due to overnight inclement weather and rescheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019.

On-track activity is currently scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. CT with fan gates set to open at 10:00 am CT.

Springfield Mile promoters and AFT officials continue to monitor developments in the weather forecast and will communicate any additional information to fans via AFT’s communications channels.

FansChoice.tv coverage will begin with the first rounds of practice at 12:00 p.m. CT.

How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2019 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.

About American Flat Track:

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

Brazilian Superbike: Danilo Lewis Wins, Alex Barros Takes Championship Lead At Curitiba

One-two result for the BMW S 1000 RR in Brazil – Podiums in Spain and South Africa.

  • BMW racer Danilo Lewis rides to victory in the SuperBike Brasil; second place for Alex Barros.

  • Carmelo Morales secures podium spot in the Spanish Superbike Championship.

  • Two podiums for Lance Isaacs in the South African Superbike Championship.

The 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is in full swing. This season, a total of 26 championship classes in 21 racing series all around the world count towards the Race Trophy ranking. Week after week BMW riders and teams do battle for victories, titles and Race Trophy points in these championships. ‘BMW Motorrad Motorsport News’ allows us to regularly summarise all the action for you in a compact and informative manner. This way, you are always up to speed.

SuperBike Brasil: One-two result for the BMW S 1000 RR at Curitiba.
After seven weeks off, the SuperBike Brasil (BR SBK) held its fifth round of the 2019 season at Curitiba (BRA). BMW racers secured a one-two race result for the BMW S 1000 RR. On a wet track, Danilo Lewis (BRA) dominated on his Tecfil Havoline Racing RR and claimed his first win of the season. Seasoned rider Alex Barros (BRA / Alex Barros Racing) crossed the finish line in second place which also saw Barros take the lead in the championship standings.

Spanish Superbike Championship: Podium for Carmelo Morales.
The Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) held its fifth round of the 2019 season at Albacete (ESP) at the weekend. Carmelo Morales (ESP) and the BMW easyRace Team claimed another podium. Morales initially dropped down the field at the start of the race , but worked his way back up into the leading pack on his BMW S 1000 RR and ended up crossing the finish line in third place, just 0.767 seconds behind the winner. Christopher Gobbi (ITA / Xctech) also claimed a top-ten position with his RR in tenth place.

South African Superbike Championship: Lance Isaacs on the podium twice.
The South African Superbike Championship (RSA SBK) headed to East London (RSA) for its fifth race event of the season. Strong winds posed a great challenge for the riders and teams on race day, but BMW racer Lance Isaacs (RSA) from the LIR / Supabets Gaming Group team continued his streak and finished on the podium in both races again. In the first race he finished in second place with his BMW S 1000 RR; he then finished third in race two.

All Japan Road Race Championship: Sixth round of the season at Okayama.
Okayama, Japan, hosted the sixth round of the 2019 season of the All Japan Road Race Championship (JP SBK). In the Superbike class race, BMW rider Hoshino Tomoya (JPN / TONE RT SYNCEDGE 4413) finished in 24th place.

World Superbike: Michael Van Der Mark Says His Fractured Wrist Is Now Fully Healed

Yamaha Riders Raring to go as WorldSBK Explodes Back into Action in Portimão

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, are set to resume their battle for a top three finish in the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship standings, as the series explodes back into action his weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. It’s Lowes who currently holds third place in the standings with 220 points but van der Mark trails his teammate by just five points in fourth place and the Dutchman is determined to reverse the positions in the four rounds remaining this season.

The two Pata Yamaha riders head into round 10 of the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend with their confidence high, after completing a positive test in Portimão back in August, in which Lowes posted his fastest ever lap of the Portuguese circuit on the second and final day to top the timesheet.

But while it was Lowes who departed the test as the fastest rider on track, it is teammate van der Mark who has enjoyed the most success in Portimão in recent seasons. The 26-year-old Dutch rider a podium finisher three times in two years, including a double podium at the track 12 months ago.

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Sandro Cortese, also enjoyed a positive test at the Portimão circuit, having now recovered fully from the shoulder injury sustained at Donington Park back in July. The reigning Supersport World Champion heads to Portugal determined to rediscover the form that saw him regularly challenging for top six finishes earlier in the season.

Marco Melandri heads into the Portimão weekend still searching for a set up on the bike to better suit his super smooth riding style. The GRT Yamaha team have worked tirelessly over the summer break to support Melandri’s performance and the veteran Italian, who has announced his retirement from racing at the end of the current season, is determined to reward his team’s hard work with a strong showing in Portugal this weekend.

Ten Kate Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Loris Baz, has his sights set firmly on the podium for the last four rounds of the 2019 season, after an extremely positive two-day test for the Frenchman and his crew in Portimão. A top ten finish in the championship standings is also a realistic possibility for Baz, despite him only returning to the series at Round 6 in Jerez. The Ten Kate Yamaha rider is currently 13th in the standings, but just 24 points off tenth position, which is currently held by fellow Yamaha rider, Cortese.

Construction of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was completed in 2008 and the venue hosted its first WorldSBK round the same year. A high-speed rollercoaster of a track, the 4.6km circuit features a challenging layout that combines fast, sweeping turns with more technical corners and huge changes in elevation and is demanding on both riders and machines.

Alex Lowes

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to racing. While it’s nice to have a bit of a break in the middle of the season, you do miss racing. I’m ready now for the second part of the season, where the challenge is going to be to hold on to third place in the championship, and I need to be fighting for the podium in every race at these last four rounds if I’m to do that. We were really strong at the recent test in Portimão, where I did my fastest ever lap at this track to finish on top of the timesheet, which shows the bike is working well. The conditions were quite hot at the test and I didn’t quite have the feeling I wanted in the afternoons when the track temperature went up, but we have some ideas to improve in this area and, hopefully, we will have similar temperatures on Friday to work on this. I’m feeling really positive and I’m raring to go this weekend.”

Michael van der Mark

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK

“It was a nice long summer break, which gave the wrist I fractured in Misano a chance to heal fully, but now I can’t wait to get back to racing. We head to Portimão for the race off the back of a really good two-day test at the circuit, in which I was really fast, and the aim is to rediscover the feeling I had before the crash in Misano, so that I can fight for podiums and race wins once again. I’ve enjoyed quite a bit of success in Portimão in the past, with three podium finishes in two years, and I hope we continue this trend this time around, to start the last part of the season in the strongest way possible.”

Sandro Cortese

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“After such a positive two-day test in Portimão at the end of August, I’m really looking forward to heading back to Portugal for the race this weekend. I worked hard over the summer break with my physiotherapist to rebuild the strength in my injured shoulder and it was nice to be able to ride more relaxed on the bike once again at the test. I’m feeling good, I’m happy with how the bike was working at the two-day test and now I’m ready to push for good results in the final part of the season, starting this weekend in Portimão.”

Marco Melandri

GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, but Portimão is a track I like a lot, it’s one that is fun to race at and I’ve always been fast there in the past. This weekend I head to Portugal in a different situation, as I’m still looking to improve my feeling with the bike even after the two days of testing at the circuit, but we will continue trying to improve during the weekend. The team has been working so hard, even over the summer break, so I am determined to pay them back with the best result possible in Portugal this weekend.”

Loris Baz

Ten Kate Yamaha Supported WorldSBK

“For me the summer break was way too long, because we didn’t have so many races before that, so I’m ready to get back to racing. We enjoyed a really strong test in Portimão at the end of August, where we were able to properly test some parts in the dry for the first time, and we made some improvements to the base set up of the bike as a result. I love racing in Portimão, it’s one of my favourite tracks, and I’m really confident going into this weekend. Hopefully, with the work we did at the test, I’ll be closer to challenging for the podium.”

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AHRMA Race Results From Utah Motorsports Campus

AHRMA 

Utah Motorsports Campus

Grantsville, Utah

August 31 Race Results (as provided by AHRMA):

RR 200 Grand Prix +:

1. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

4. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

5. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

6. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

RR 250 Grand Prix:

1. Jeff Henise (1968 Kawasaki Highwayman F37)

2. Paul Germain (1968 Yamaha DT1 250 RR)

3. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

4. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

5. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

6. Thomas Pillsbury (Yamaha DT1)

RR 350 GP (Vintage Cup):

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Brian Filo (1968 Kawasaki A1R)

3. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

4. Robert Aegerter (Harley-Davidson Aermacchi)

5. Helmi Niederer (AJS 7R)

6. Sei Kosaka (1963 Honda CB77)

RR 500 Grand Prix:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx)

2. John Snead (1962 Norton Manx)

RR 500 Premier:

1. Helmi Niederer (Seeley G50)

2. Andrew Mauk (1969 Honda CB450)

3. Brian Larrabure (1968 Seeley G50)

4. Paul Germain (1967 BSA A50R Wasp)

RR BEARS

1. Dennis Donahoe (1967 Norton Commando)

2. John Snead (Norton)

3. Duncan Craick (1972 Seeley)

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open:

1. Brian Larrabure (2010 Pierobon X60)

2. Gary Orr (2018 BMW R9T Racer)

3. Sean Matic (2019 BMW R9T Racer)

4. Benjamin Ahern (2015 BMW R9T)

5. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR BOT 2 0-900cc:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

2. Pat Wilkening (1991 Ducati 900SS)

RR CB160 (EXH):

1. Damian Doffo (1966 Honda CB160)

2. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

3. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

4. Jerry Anderson (Honda)

5. Daisuke Mukasa (1964 Honda CB93)

6. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

RR Class C Footshift:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Grant Spence (1951 AJS 350)

RR Class C Handshift:

1. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

2. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Classic Sixties:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

3. John Snead (Norton)

RR Classic Sixties 650:

1. Greg Tomlinson (1968 Triumph TR6C “Speedy Magoo”)

RR FL Extreme:

1. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

2. Ely Schless (Honda RS250-E)

RR Formula 125:

1. Dennis Micaletti (1965 Bultaco Metralla)

RR Formula 250:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

2. David Pierce (1972 Can-Am TNT)

RR Formula 500:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

RR Formula 750:

1. Kenny Cummings (1968 Norton Seeley Commando)

2. Brian Filo (1972 Yamaha XS650)

3. Mick Hart (Honda CR 750)

4. John Nilsson (1972 Honda CR750)

RR Formula Lightning:

1. Kenyon Kluge (2020 Zero SR/F)

2. Richard Illman (2014 Brammo Empulse R)

3. Tim Johnson (2004 Suzuki Electric Conversion)

RR Formula Thunder:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

3. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X 80R)

4. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

5. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

RR Formula Vintage:

1. David Crussell (Kawasaki Z1R)

2. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Motard:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Yamaha YZ450)

2. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

3. Richard Richter (2005 Husqvarna SMR510)

4. David Wells (2001 Honda XR650R)

RR Next Gen Superbike:

1. Sander Knook (1989 Suzuki GSX-R750)

2. Aaron Lanningham (1990 Suzuki GSX-R750)

RR Next Gen Superbike 2:

1. Kurt Klein (2000 Ducati 996)

2. Mike Vienne (1998 Suzuki GSX-R)

3. Aaron Lanningham (1990 Suzuki GSX-R750)

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt:

1. Andrew Mauk (1984 Honda VF500)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Hvy:

1. Tom Johnson (1974 Yamaha RD 350)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt:

1. Kimberly LaRonge (1975 Suzuki GT 185)

2. Bethany Braun (1965 Honda CB77)

RR Open Two-Stroke:

1. Ralph Staropoli (2002 Honda RS250R)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (2000 Honda RS)

3. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

4. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

5. Lorraine Crussell (1994 Yamaha TZ125)

6. Andy Edwards (1999 Aprilia)

RR Phillip Island Chal:

1. Joe WeirSuzuki (Katana GS1000sz)

2. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

3. Joe Pethoud (1984 Harris F1 Yamaha)

RR Pre-1940:

1. Alex McLean (Norton)

2. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

3. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Sound of Singles 1:

1. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

2. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

3. Andrew Pignataro (2018 Kramer HKR EVO2R)

4. Joseph Wright 

RR Sound of Singles 2:

1. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

2. Ralph Staropoli (2018 Honda NSF250R)

3. Joshua Bronfman (Yamaha YZ450)

4. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

5. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Singles 3:

1. Ralph Staropoli (2018 Honda NSF250R)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

3. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

4. Zach Thomas (2014 KTM RC390)

5. Mick Hart (2000 Honda RS125)

6. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Thunder 1:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

RR Sound of Thunder 2:

1. Brian Larrabure (2016 Pierobon X80)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

5. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X80R)

6. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

RR Sound of Thunder 3:

1. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

2. Zach Thomas (2003 Suzuki SV650)

3. Kurt Klein (2006 Suzuki SV650)

4. Barry Thomas (2007 Suzuki SV650)

5. Stephen Gillen (2016 Kawasaki Ninja 300)

6. Chuck Burnett (Honda NT 650)

RR Sportsman 350:

1. Joseph Wright (1970 Honda CR750)

2. Larry Morris (1972 Honda CB350)

3. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 500:

1. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

2. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 750:

1. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

2. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

3. Grant Spence (1975 Honda CB 750)

4. Anthony Burrows (1969 Triumph Trident)

RR Thruxton Cup Chal:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy:

1. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

2. Mark Hoyt (1981 KZ 750)

3. David Crussell (Kawasaki Z1R)

4. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.:

1. Pete Homan (1982 BMW 1982 R65)

2. Dana Clark (Honda FT500 Ascot)

3. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

4. Jac Donald (1977 Yamaha TT500)

5. Douglas Baron (1982 Honda Ascot)

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt:

1. Paul Germain (1981 Yamaha XJ550RH Seca)

2. Richard Richter (1982 Kawasaki GPz550)

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3):

1. William Becker (Honda SC3 Becker Sidecar)

2. Larry Coleman (BMW)

SC Modern Sidecar FIM F2:

1. Peter Essaff (2009 Ireson F2 Sidecar)

2. Tony Doukas (1997 Ireson)

SC Modern Sidecar US F1:

1. Russell Biles (2005 Honda F1 Sidecar)

2. Kelly Bell (2009 RSR F1 Sidecar)

3. Bill Willmeroth (2004 Yamaha F1 Sidecar)

SC Modern Sidecar US F2:

1. Steven Stull (2001 Suzuki BMW)

2. Randall Weller (2002 Suzuki Sidecar F2 Modern)

3. Betty Herlocker (2006 Suzuki F2 Sidecar)

SC Sk Prod Sidecar (SC2):

1. Gary Mcewen (1974 Yamaha XS650)

September 1 Race Results (as provided by AHRMA):

RR 200 Grand Prix +:

1. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Brian Larrabure (1968 Honda CB175)

4. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

5. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

6. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

RR 250 Grand Prix:

1. Jeff Henise (1968 Kawasaki highwayman F37)

2. Lorraine Crussell (1967 Honda CB160)

3. Paul Germain (1968 Yamaha DT1 250 RR)

4. Dustin Johnson (1968 Yamaha YCS1)

5. Thomas Pillsbury (Yamaha DT1)

RR 350 GP (Vintage Cup):

1. Alex McLean (1967 Aermacchi Drixton 350cc)

2. Brian Filo (1968 Kawasaki A1R)

3. James Neuenburg (1968 Aermachi CRTT)

4. Sei Kosaka (1963 Honda CB77)

5. Helmi Niederer (AJS 7R)

RR 500 Grand Prix:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx 500cc)

2. John Snead (1961 Norton Manx 500cc)

RR 500 Premier:

1. Andrew Mauk (1969 Honda CB450)

2. Helmi Niederer (Seeley G50)

3. Paul Germain (1967 BSA A50R Wasp)

RR BEARS:

1. Dennis Donahoe (1967 Norton Commando)

2. John Snead (1971 Norton Seeley Commando 750)

3. Duncan Craick (1972 Seeley)

RR BOT 1 900cc-Open:

1. Gary Orr (2018 BMW R9T Racer)

2. Sean Matic (2019 BMW R9T Racer)

3. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR BOT 2 0-900cc:

1. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

2. Pat Wilkening (1991 Ducati 900ss)

RR CB160 (EXH):

1. Brian Larrabure (1968 Honda CB175)

2. Daniel Giles (1965 Honda CL160)

3. Daisuke Mukasa (1964 Honda CB93)

4. Travis Johnson (1971 Honda CB160)

5. Dennis Donahoe (1968 Honda CB)

6.Jerry Anderson (Honda)

RR Class C Footshift:

1. Alex McLean (1937 Norton)

2. Grant Spence (1951 AJS 350)

RR Class C Handshift:

1. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

2. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Classic Sixties:

1. Alex McLean (1962 Norton Manx 500cc)

2. James Neuenburgjawton

3 John Snead (1961 Norton Manx 500cc)

RR FL Extreme:

1. Ely Schless (Honda RS250-E)

RR Formula 125:

1. Dennis Micaletti (1965 Bultaco Metralla)

RR Formula 250:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

2. David Pierce (1972 Can-Am TNT)

RR Formula 500:

1. Joseph Ackley (Yamaha RD250)

RR Formula 750:

1. Brian Filo (1972 Yamaha XS650)

2. Kenny Cummings (1968 Norton Seeley Commando)

3. Mick Hart (Honda CR 750)

4. John Nilsson (1972 Honda CR750)

RR Formula Lightning:

1. Kenyon Kluge (2020 Zero SR/F)

2. Richard Illman (2014 Brammo Empulse R)

RR Formula Thunder:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Lightfighter LF19R)

3. Tom Wilbert (2016 Pieroban X 80R)

4. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

5. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

RR Formula Vintage:

1. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Motard:

1. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

2. Richard Richter (2005 Husqvarna SMR510)

3. David Wells (2001 Honda XR650R)

RR Next Gen Superbike:

1. Sander Knook (1989 Suzuki GSX-R750)

2. Brian Larrabure (1991 Ducati 888)

RR Next Gen Superbike 2:

1. Kurt Klein (2000 Ducati 996)

2. Mike Vienne (1998 Suzuki GSX-R)

RR Next Gen Superbike Lt:

1. Andrew Mauk (1984 Honda VF500)

RR Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt:

1. Bethany Braun (1965 Honda CB77)

2. Kimberly LaRonge (1975 Suzuki GT 185)

RR Open Two-Stroke:

1. Stewart Aitken-Cade (2000 Honda RS)

2. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

3. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

4. Rob Baggaley (1991 Suzuki RGV250)

RR Phillip Island Chal:

1. David Crussell (Yamaha TZ750)

2. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

3. Joe Pethoud (1984 Harris F1 Yamaha)

RR Pre-1940:

1. Alex McLean (1937 Norton)

2. Ralph Wessell (1937 Indian)

3. Gary Roper (1926 Indian Scout)

RR Sound of Singles 1:

1. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

2. Andrew Pignataro (2018 Kramer HKR EVO2R)

3. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

RR Sound of Singles 2:

1. Hugh Dunklee (2018 Husqvarna FS450SM)

2. Jim Doyle (2015 KTM RC 390)

RR Sound of Singles 3:

1. Nobi Iso (1998 Honda RS125)

2. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Honda NSF250R)

3. Ralph Staropoli (2002 Honda RS250R)

4. Zach Thomas (2014 KTM RC390)

5. Jeff Henise (2007 Yamaha TZ125 A)

6. Stephen Gillen (1997 Yamaha TZ125)

RR Sound of Thunder 1:

1. Joshua Bronfman (Ducati 1199)

2. Jeff Graham (Ducati 2016 Panigale R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Clint Austin (Triumph 675R)

RR Sound of Thunder 2:

1. Tom Wilbert (2016 pieroban X 80R)

2. Troy Siahaan (2019 Kramer EVO2R)

3. Robb Weins (2013 Ducati 848)

4. Brian Larrabure (2016 Pierobon X80)

5. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

6. Matthew O’Rourke (2018 Kramer HKR-EVO2)

RR Sound of Thunder 3:

1. Ricky Orlando (Kawasaki EX 650)

2. Zach Thomas (2003 Suzuki SV650)

3. Kurt Klein (2006 Suzuki SV650)

4. Barry Thomas (2007 Suzuki SV650)

5. Stephen Gillen (1997 Yamaha TZ125)

6. Kevin Madigan (2019 BMW R9T)

RR Sportsman 350:

1. Joseph Wright (1970 Honda CR750)

2. Larry Morris (1972 Honda CB350)

3. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 500:

1. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

2. Simon Brown (Honda 350)

RR Sportsman 750:

1. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

2. Anthony Burrows (1969 Triumph Trident)

3. Gary Swan (1971 Honda TTR350)

4. Grant Spence (1975 Honda CB 750)

RR Thruxton Cup Chal:

1. Clint Austin (2014 Triumph Thruxton 900)

RR Vint. Superbike Hvy:

1. Joe Weir (Suzuki Katana GS1000sz)

2. Pete Homan (1980 BMW R100S)

3. Dennis Parrish (1982 Honda CB900F)

RR Vint. Superbike Ltwt.:

1. Pete Homan (1982 BMW 1982 R65)

2. Bruce Sass (1976 Yamaha)

3. Dana Clark (Honda ft500 ascot)

4. Jac Donald (1977 Yamaha TT500)

RR Vint. Superbike Mdwt:

1. Paul Germain (1981 Yamaha XJ550RH SECA)

2. Richard Richter (1982 Kawasaki GPz550)

SC Lost Era Sidecar (SC3):

1. William Becker (Honda SC3 Becker Sidecar)

2. Larry Coleman (BMW)

SC Modern Sidecar FIM F2:

1. Tony Doukas (1997 Ireson)

2. Peter Essaff (2009 Ireson F2 Sidecar)

SC Modern Sidecar US F1:

1. Kelly Bell (2009 RSR F1 Sidecar)

2. Russell Biles (2005 Honda F1 Sidecar)

3. Bill Willmeroth (2004 Yamaha F1 Sidecare)

SC Modern Sidecar US F2:

1. Steven Stull (2001 Suzuki BMW)

2. Randall Weller (2002 Suzuki Sidecar F2 Modern)

3. Betty Herlocker (2006 Suzuki F2 Sidecar)

SC Sk Prod Sidecar (SC2):

1. Gary Mcewen( 1974 Yamaha XS650)

American Flat Track: Running Results From The Postponed Springfield Mile II (Updated With Main Event Results)

Springfield Mile II/American Flat Track

Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield, Illinois
September 2, 2019
Provisional Results (all on Dunlop tires):

AFT Production Twins Qualifying One Results:
1. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 35.146 seconds
2. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), 35.394
3. James Rispoli (Har), 35.497
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 35.542
5. J.R. Addison (Kaw), 35.722
6. Cory Texter (Yam), 35.760
7. Cody Johncox (Yam), 35.825
8. Chad Cose (Kaw), 36.141
9. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 36.203
10. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), 36.507
11. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 36.561
12. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), 36.680
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 36.698
14. Max Whale (Kaw), 36.739
15. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), 36.764
16. Tanner Dean (Kaw), 36.787
17. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), 36.911
18. Dan Lowther (Yam), 38.112
19. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), 38.177
20. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), 38.941
21. Ben Lowe (Kaw), no time recorded
22. Nick McFadden (Kaw), no time recorded

Provisional AFT Twins Qualifying One Results:

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 35.198 seconds
2. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), 35.208
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), 35.299
4. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 35.415
5. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), 35.568
6. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 35.575
7. Sammy Halbert (Har), 35.649
8. Robert Pearson (Ind), 35.706
9. Brandon Price (Ind), 35.796
10. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 35.797
11. Davis Fisher (Ind), 35.857
12. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), 35.956
13. Bryan Smith (Kaw), 35.977
14. Henry Wiles (Ind), 36.006
15. Jake Johnson (Yam), 36.147
16. James Monaco (Ind), 36.514
17. Johnny Lewis (Ind), 36.631
18. Jay Maloney (Ind), 36.994
19. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 37.003
20. JD Beach (Yam), 37.231
21. Danny Eslick (Yam), 37.816
22. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), 38.441

Provisional AFT Production Twins Heat One Results:

1. Dalton Gauthier (Har), 6 laps
2. James Rispoli (Har), -0.316 second
3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -1.463 seconds
4. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -1.522
5. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.666
6. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -4.578
7. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -4.601
8. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -4.959
9. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -5.162
10. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -5.305
11. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -4 laps

Provisional AFT Production Twins Heat 2

Results
:
1. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 6 laps
2. Chad Cose (Kaw), -01.163 seconds
3. Cory Texter (Yam), -02.120
4. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -02.287
5. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -04.191
6. Max Whale (Kaw), -04.301
7. Dan Lowther (Yam), -10.725
8. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), -16.944
9. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), -6 laps
10. Tanner Dean (Kaw), -6 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Heat 1

Results:
1. Jared Mees (Ind), 6 laps
2. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.028 seconds
3. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.051
4. Sammy Halbert (Har), -00.170
5. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -00.297
6. Brandon Price (Ind), -00.425
7. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -00.847
8. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -01.305
9. Jake Johnson (Yam), -02.075
10. Danny Eslick (Yam), -2 laps
11. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -3 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Heat 2

Results:
1. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), 6 laps
2. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -00.040 seconds
3. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -00.146
4. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.471
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -00.507
6. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -00.759
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -01.581
8. James Monaco (Ind), -05.301
9. JD Beach (Yam), -05.353
10. Jay Maloney (Ind), -05.467
11. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), -13.015

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 1

Results
:
1. Chad Cose (Kaw), 10 laps
2. Cody Johncox (Yam), -02.407 seconds
3. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -02.478
4. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -02.535
5. Max Whale (Kaw), -07.172
6. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -07.181
7. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -15.532
8. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -15.543
9. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -9 laps
10. Brian Lehfeldt (Kaw), -10 laps
11. Tanner Dean (Kaw), -10 laps

Provisional AFT Production Twins Semi 2

Results:
1. James Rispoli (Har), 10 laps
2. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -00.002 seconds
3. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -00.216
4. Cory Texter (Yam), -00.256
5. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -00.743
6. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -02.038
7. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -03.175
8. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -1 lap
9. Dan Lowther (Yam), -5 laps
10. Jeremy Higgins (Kaw), -10 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Semi 1

Results:
1. Sammy Halbert (Har), 10 laps
2. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -00.059 seconds
3. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), -00.097
4. Davis Fisher (Ind), -00.106
5. Robert Pearson (Ind), -00.715
6. Brandon Price (Ind), -01.719
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -01.941
8. JD Beach (Yam), -07.954
9. Danny Eslick (Yam), -16.366
10. Gary Ketchum (Kaw), -19.704
11. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -3 laps

Provisional AFT Twins Semi 2

Results:
1. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 10 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -00.055 seconds
3. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -00.306
4. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.352
5. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -03.499
6. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -03.517
7. James Monaco (Ind), -07.580
8. Jay Maloney (Ind), -08.183
9. Jake Johnson (Yam), -08.373
10. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -13.240
11. Jared Mees (Ind), -1 lap

Provisional AFT Production Twins Main Event Results:

1. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 15 laps
2. James Rispoli (Har), -0.112 second
3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -0.194
4. Cory Texter (Yam), -0.332
5. Morgen Mischler (Kaw), -0.554
6. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -1.206 seconds
7. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -1.818
8. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -5.587
9. Oliver Brindley (Kaw), -16.402
10. Chad Cose (Kaw), -1 lap
11. Dalton Gauthier (Har), -3 laps, DNF, mechanical
12. Max Whale (Kaw), -6 laps, DNF
13. Brian McRoberts (Kaw), -6 laps, DNF
14. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -13 laps, DNF
15. Michael Inderbitzin (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF
16. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF
17. Jeremiah Duffy (Kaw), -15 laps, DNF

Provisional AFT Twins Main Event Results:

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 25 laps
2. Briar Bauman (Ind), -0.083 second
3. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -0.149
4. Brandon Price (Ind), -0.170
5. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -0.255
6. Sammy Halbert (Har), -0.275
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), -0.399
8. Jarod Vanderkooi (Har), -0.444
9. Davis Fisher (Ind), -0.516
10. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -0.654
11. PJ Jacobsen (Ind), -3.204 seconds
12. Robert Pearson (Ind), -3.291
13. Johnny Lewis (Ind), -7.726
14. James Monaco (Ind), -18.240
15. Jay Maloney (Ind), -18.304
16. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -17 laps, DNF
17. JD Beach (Yam), -25 laps, DNS

World Superbike: Championship Resumes This Coming Weekend In Portugal

#PRTWorldSBK:

Not the time to surrender

The rollercoaster awaits: WorldSBK set to be spiced up in Portugal
It is a welcome return to racing action for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, after a lengthy Summer break. The title fight will reignite this weekend, as Portimao will host the tenth event of the season: the Acerbis Portuguese Round. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) returns to the Portuguese venue with an 81-point lead, whilst early season revelation Alvaro Bautista (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) will make his racing debut at Portimao, in a bid to surge back to form.

Heading the championship standings with a comfortable 81-point lead, Jonathan Rea has completed a remarkable comeback. The Ulsterman, who was 61 points behind Alvaro Bautista after the Tissot Superpole Race in Jerez, comes to a circuit of which he has been dominant at in recent seasons. Winning the last seven races at the venue – of which six have been with Kawasaki – Rea has a target on his back. Can anyone stop the four-time WorldSBK champion at one of his most successful circuits?

Alvaro Bautista has endured a torrid couple of events and, with his departure from the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati outfit confirmed, he has nothing to lose in the final four rounds of the season. If he is to rekindle the hope of winning the WorldSBK championship, then he will need to start taking points from Rea straight away. Having never raced at Portimao but tested there, only to finish ninth, Bautista will need to overcome his difficulties of recent rounds if he has any chance of staying in the title tussle.

The battle for third place in the championship is well and truly alive and kicking, with six riders covered by 50 points. At the head of that, Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Team), who arrives in Portugal off the back of finishing the Portimao test on top, whilst also confirming he won’t remain in the team for 2020. The British rider has had a difficult time of things at Portimao in recent years, with just two top ten results from the last six races held there. On the other side of the garage, fortunes are different. Now back to full fitness and ready to go, Michael van der Mark will seek to build on his fourth place in the Portimao test. Three Portimao podiums in the last three races and all for Yamaha, can the 26-year-old return to winning ways?

Chaz Davies (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) is a rider to watch out for. Having returned to winning ways in emotional fashion at Laguna Seca, the Welshman will look to continue working in this way ahead of the remainder of the season. With his 2020 future confirmed, Davies will also want to gel further with the ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati, in order to end the season strongly. A best result of second in Race 1 in 2017 is the highlight for him at Portimao. Can he win again?

Leading the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team charge is Tom Sykes, who has been on pole three times at Portimao, whilst also achieving two wins at the rollercoaster Portuguese circuit. Sykes has achieved podiums at every WorldSBK round since Misano, highlighting the development of the new machine. The team themselves head into the round with optimism, having signed Eugene Laverty for the 2020 season.

The Independent team charge continues to be led by Toprak Razgatlioglu (Turkish Puccetti Racing), as the 22-year-old relentlessly set the pace on the opening day of Portimao testing. Having visited the circuit just once in his WorldSBK career, 2018 yielded an eight and a DNF. A podium during every round since Imola, will Razgatlioglu continue his form? Never discount other former Portimao winners who are in the Independent battle too, such as Marco Melandri (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK) and Eugene Laverty (Team Goeleven).

Former Portimao podium rider to watch out for include Leon Haslam (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), who has taken four podiums at the venue for three different manufacturers: will Kawasaki be his fourth? As well as Haslam, there is Loris Baz (Ten Kate Racing – Yamaha), who took a second for Kawasaki back in 2014. Keep your eyes on Michael Ruben Rinaldi (BARNI Racing Team), Jordi Torres (Team Pedercini Racing) and Sandro Cortese (GRT Yamaha WorldSBK), as they all go in search of their first podiums of 2019.

The Moriwaki Althea Honda Team challenge will see a new face, with Takumi Takahashi replacing Leon Camier, as the British rider continues to recover from a shoulder injury. He will join Ryuichi Kiyonari, who returns to the Autodromo Internacional Algarve for the first time in a decade.

Other riders to watch out for include Leandro Mercado (Orelac Racing VerdNatura), who has a best of seventh at Portimao and has been top ten finisher in the last three rounds. Markus Reiterberger (BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) will look to end the season on a high and secure himself a ride for 2020. Alessandro Delbianco (Althea Mie Racing Team) will make his Portimao WorldSBK debut, although he was sixth in the FIM Superstock 1000 race last season. All of the regular riders will be joined by former FIM Superstock 1000 champion, Sylvain Barrier. The French rider will wildcard with the BRIXX Ducati outfit.

WorldSSP: championship pendulum set to swing further in Portugal!

Four rounds, four races, three title contenders, one champion. Who will take another step closer to the 2019 title in Portugal?

Round 9 at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve – Portimao is set to become a crucial stage for the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship. With just four race weekends remaining on the calendar, the battle for the championship title will reach new heights in Portugal.

Just 15 points divide championship leader Randy Krummenacher (BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team) from his teammate Federico Caricasulo. Also, Frenchman Jules Cluzel (GMT94 Yamaha), now third in the standings 26 points behind Krummenacher, is back in contention after the outstanding victory taken in the UK before the summer break. For the three title contenders, there is no much time left before a champion will be decided. That is why Portimao leaves no space for mistakes. But, at the same time, it is when risks should be taken in order to make the difference.

For Krummenacher the ACERBIS Portuguese Round could represent a pivotal moment to extend his championship lead. But to do so, the Swiss rider knows that he has to finish at least better than Caricasulo, that this year has always shared the podium with Krummenacher apart from Donington Park. In the UK, it was Krummenacher himself to miss his regular visit to the parc fermé for the first time in 2019. On the other hand, the Italian has an excellent chance to remount on the championship leader. At the Official Test, that took place at the same Portimao racetrack in August, Caricasulo showed off a good pace setting the fastest lap time. But, once again, Krummenacher was close behind him, as second quickest. Will we see another head-to-head battle between the BARDAHL Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team riders in Portugal?

Although the battle for the World Title remains a matter between three men, we can’t say the same for the Portuguese race trophy fight. Fresh off the back of his two consecutive podiums in Misano and Donington Park, 2017 WorldSSP World Champion Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) looks forward to keeping on with his momentum in Portugal. The Frenchman didn’t take part in the Official test but spent two useful days working with his team in Misano during the summer break. 2018 saw Mahias taking the pole position and the victory in Portugal. Will the French rider be able to do the same this year with the Kawasaki ZX-6R of the Puccetti Team?

For the Portuguese Round, an eye should also be kept on Japanese rider Hikari Okubo (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing), and the MOTUL Dutch Round podium finisher Thomas Gradinger. The Japanese rider is still chasing his first WorldSSP podium, while the Austrian is currently sixth in the standings. Moreover, Raffaele De Rosa (MV AGUSTA Reparto Corse) and Spanish rider Isaac Viñales (Kallio Racing) both proved to be competitive with their packages around Portimao in the recent Official Test. If they can repeat the same performance over the race weekend, they won’t miss the chance to take part in the challenge.

At the ACERBIS Portuguese Round, Dani Valle is set to make his WorldSSP debut with MS Racing as a substitute rider for Maria Herrera. Apart from the regular 26 entries, Miquel Pons will make a wild card appearance onboard the Yamaha YZF R6 of H43 Team NOBBY TALASUR-BLUMAQ.

With just two rounds more for the European FIM Supersport Cup, Kyle Smith (Team Pedercini Racing) has his first chance to win the title in Portugal by extending his championship lead of at least 25 points on the second. Will the British rider be able to celebrate in Portugal?

As usual WorldSSP action will begin on Friday with Free Practices. On Saturday the Tissot Superpole will get underway at 11:40 AM LT, deciding the starting grid for Sunday’s race due at 12:15 AM LT.

WorldSSP300: Match Point for González

Will the ParkinGO rider leave Portugal a World Champion, or can Carrasco, Deroue or Verdoia delay the celebrations?

The FIM Supersport 300 World Championship returns with a bang from a two-month hiatus, as teenage sensation and championship leader Manuel González (Kawasaki ParkinGO Team) aims to become the first World Champion of the 2019 season at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. Entering the sloping Portuguese venue with a 43-point advantage over a group of three hungry rivals, the 17-year-old could make history with two races to spare.

Fine margins have continuously defined WorldSSP300. The first two editions of the series were won by a single point, with leading gaps never driven too far into double digits; race wins and podiums have been split amongst an ample group of contenders, hundredths of a second often the deciding factor. So, to return from the summer break with three races remaining on the calendar and a rider already facing a first opportunity to seal up the title race is quite staggering.

And still, him succeeding is not just mathematically possible, but well within the realms of probability, such has been his ruthless form this year. González needs to outscore his three closest rivals – all tied on 65 points, to his 108 – by seven points. In practical terms, that means that a win for González – already the first rider to score three wins in a single WorldSSP300 season – would automatically knock two of his closest pursuers out of contention, with the other needing a second-place finish just to remain with a chance ahead of Magny-Cours.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, for if we’ve learnt anything, this season is that no championship lead is unassailable. Everything can change on a whim while there are races to be run. Just look back at the rollercoaster that was WorldSSP300’s visit to Donington Park: González crashed and was declared unfit after Superpole, Scott Deroue (Kawasaki MOTOPORT) and Marc García (DS Junior Team) failed to qualify altogether, and Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki Provec WorldSSP300) fell inside the first lap. Result: none of the top four going into the UK scored a single point.

Admittedly, the odds are high on a repeat outcome in Portimao. Carrasco and Deroue, in particular, have fond memories of Portugal: the Spaniard secured a dazzling win here in 2017 – the first for a woman in a World Championship – while Deroue was victorious in 2018, his last victory in the series. Two of the strongest riders in the championship, their bid to drag the title race all the way to Qatar begins this weekend.

Joining them in the 65-pointer group and perhaps the sole frontrunner to enter the summer break with a smile on his face, what Andy Verdoïa (BCD Yamaha MS Racing) may lack in experience compared to these riders he more than makes up for in talent and tenacity, as proven by his extraordinary UK display. Forced to start from the back of the grid for a tyre pressure infringement, the 16-year-old extraordinaire seized the race lead within half a dozen laps and was only denied a maiden win by fellow Yamaha competitor Kevin Sabatucci (Team Trasimeno Yamaha).

Could we see another outsider win in Portugal? Several names are ready to step up, including the KTM duo of Jan-Ole Jahnig and Victor Steeman (Freudenberg KTM Junior Team), the unpredictable Galang Hendra Pratama (Semakin Di Depan Biblion Motoxracing), Hugo De Cancellis (Team Trasimeno Yamaha), Bruno Ieraci (Kawasaki GP Project) or Nick Kalinin (Nutec – RT Motorsports by SKM – Kawasaki). Many candidates to disrupt the order in the always entertaining Portuguese Round.

Canadian Superbike: Nicolas Meunier Named Pro Rookie Of The Year For 2019

Meunier named 2019 BCR Pro Rookie of the Year

Toronto, ON – Turcotte Performance Kawasaki youngster Nicolas “Nico” Meunier has been named the recipient of the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year award for 2019, clinching the title with a strong finish to his Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

The 17-year old Verdun, QC phenom entered the Pro ranks with high expectations in 2019 after becoming just the eighth rider ever to graduate from the Amateur ranks at age 16 or younger, a list that includes fairly historic company with the likes of 13-time National champion Jordan Szoke, former World Superbike rider Brett McCormick, and X-Games gold medallist Cody Matechuk, amongst others.

However, Meunier delivered on those expectations in a big way despite one of the strongest Pro fields in recent years, finishing tenth out of 25 point-scoring riders and 43 entries overall in the Mopar Pro Superbike feature class.

Even more impressive is that Meunier managed to do so on a Kawasaki ZX-6R sport bike machine, ranking as the top 600cc rider in the Superbike field and one of only three inside the top-20. The reigning Amateur runner-up also had a strong season in the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike class, finishing fifth overall, though only results in the Pro Superbike class count towards Rookie of the Year scoring.

His best finish of the year was a strong eighth place finish in race one of round four at Atlantic Motorsport Park, which was tied for the best finish of any rookie this season, though most of his damage came via consistency, finishing inside the top-15 in all but one race (a DNS in race two at AMP) and top-12 in three of the first four races.

While it didn’t count towards his award nomination, Meunier also had a terrific season in the Sport Bike division, finishing fifth overall and just 17 points behind fellow Kawasaki rider David MacKay in fourth. His best performance came in race two at AMP, a fourth-place result, but he once again made an impact through consistency, finishing all but one race in fifth or higher – a crash in round three, though he was fighting for his first career podium finish prior to the incident.

The 17-year old will become the youngest Pro Rookie of the Year winner since a 16-year old Tomas Casas split the award in 2015, though both riders represent the only under-18 winners since 2011.

With past award winners combining for eight National championships and 61 Pro victories since its creation in 2000, Meunier will have a shot at creating some history of his own as he continues to develop, perhaps aiming to score his first career Pro podium as soon as the 2020 season.

The full list of past Rookie of the Year winners, as well as full results from the 2019 campaign, can be found on the series’ official website at www.csbk.ca.

All-Japan Superbike: Kohta Nozane Wins Wet Race At Okayama (Includes Full-Race Video)

 

MFJ Superbike All-Japan Road Race Championship

Okayama International Circuit, Japan

September 1, 2019

Race Results (wet conditions):

1. Kohta Nozane (Yam YZF-R1), 24 laps, Total Race Time 39:32.122, Best Lap Time 1:37.362

2. Ryo Mizuno (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -4.039 seconds

3. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), -11.446

4. Takumi Takahashi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -16.869

5. Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000), -55.371

6. Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000), -58.608

7. Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -63.512

8. Kazuma Watanabe (Kaw ZX-10RR), -70.851

9. Ryosuke Iwato (Kaw ZX-10RR), -81.540

10. Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000), -93.540

11. Sodo Hamahara (CBR1000RR SP), -1 lap

12. Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

13. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1), -1 lap

14. Yoshiyuki Sugai (Apr RSV4RF), -1 lap

15. Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1), -1 lap

16. Kazuhiro Kojima (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

17. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10RR), -1 lap

18. Yuto Taziri (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

19. Taro Sekiguchi (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

20. Reitoku Kuroki (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), -1 lap

21. Kazuki Ito (Kaw ZX-10RR), -2 laps

22. Kazuhiro Yoshida (Yam YZF-R1), -2 laps

23. Naoki Kiyosue (Kaw ZX-10RR), -2 laps

24. Tomoya Hoshino (BMW S1000RR), -2 laps

25. Kazuma Tsuda (Yam YZF-R1), -4 laps

26. Keisuke Maeda (Yam YZF-R1), DNF

27. Taiga Hada (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), DNS

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American Flat Track: Springfield Mile II Postponed Until September 2 Due To Overnight Rains

Springfield Mile II Rescheduled for September 2

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 1, 2019) – The 2019 Springfield Mile II scheduled to run on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has been postponed due to overnight inclement weather and rescheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019.

On-track activity is currently scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. CT with fan gates set to open at 10:00 am CT.

Springfield Mile promoters and AFT officials continue to monitor developments in the weather forecast and will communicate any additional information to fans via AFT’s communications channels.

FansChoice.tv coverage will begin with the first rounds of practice at 12:00 p.m. CT.

How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice.tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track. For the 2019 season, NBCSN’s coverage of AFT moves to highly-coveted, weekend afternoon programming slots within two weeks of each event. The complete schedule for AFT on NBCSN can be viewed at http://www.americanflattrack.com/events-nbcsn/. FansChoice.tv remains a cornerstone of AFT’s digital strategy, providing live streaming coverage of every event on AFT’s live page while previous events and exclusive features are available on AFT’s VOD page.

About American Flat Track:

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

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