2019 Round 5
Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – Bowmanville, Ontario
August 9-11, 2019
Mopar Superbike Race 2
August 11, 2019
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Mopar Pro Superbike – Round 5, Race 2 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – August 11, 2019
MotoAmerica: Dallas Daniels To Race Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha In Junior Cup In Pittsburgh
Dallas Daniels Will Compete Aboard A Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha At Pittsburgh
Liqui Moly Junior Cup Racer Back In Action After Missing Sonoma
SHAWNEE, OK (August 16, 2019) – After a one-race-weekend hiatus, Liqui Moly Junior Cup rider Dallas Daniels, who is currently ranked second in the 2019 points standings, will return to MotoAmerica competition at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace) next weekend, and he will be aboard the #69 Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha YZF-R3. The announcement was made by Barry Gilsenan of Celtic Racing and Bobby Shek of HSBK Racing, who are the co-owners of the Celtic HSBK Racing team that also fields PJ Jacobsen in MotoAmerica Supersport competition.
Daniels will race the same bike that Sam Lochoff had been riding for the team until Lochoff suffered a fractured femur during a training crash at a racetrack in Florida prior to the MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey. The Celtic HSBK Racing R3 has been idle for the past two rounds while Lochoff continues to recover from his injury. Lochoff has given his blessing for Daniels to ride his bike at Pittsburgh.
At this past weekend’s MotoAmerica Cycle Gear Championship of Sonoma, Daniels and his previous team, Quarterley Racing/On Track Development, mutually agreed to part ways due to Daniels’ contractual obligations to Estenson Racing, the team he races for in the American Flat Track series.
Commenting on the situation, Daniels commented, “ I had talked to Dale (Quarterley) and (Quarterley Racing team principal) Bob Robbins at Sonoma about me racing at Pittsburgh, but they said that, since I would be missing the Sonoma round, there was no point in racing the rest of the season. I was pretty upset that I was going to have to be done with my road racing, so I contacted Celtic HSBK Racing, and we sat down at Sonoma and worked out a deal. And, since I race a Yamaha in AFT for Estenson Racing, I got (Yamaha Factory Racing principal) Keith McCarty’s blessing, too.
“I can’t thank Barry, Bobby, and the Celtic HSBK Racing team enough for this opportunity. I really appreciate them letting me race for them. Also, hats off to my buddy Sam (Lochoff) for putting me in touch with Barry and Bobby and helping me get this ride.”
Bobby Shek added, “We are excited to have Dallas on our bike next weekend. We have a strong R3, and we know the future of our sport depends on supporting young, talented riders. With Sam out with an injury, we are glad to have someone hop on the seat. We have nothing but respect for Bob Robbins and Dale Quarterley of Quarterley Racing, and we are excited to see what the generation of riders they are grooming can accomplish in the years to come.”
Heading into next week’s MotoAmerica Championship of Pittsburgh, Daniels is 76 points behind Championship leader Rocco Landers. Daniels won Liqui Moly Junior Cup race two at Utah Motorsports Park in June aboard the Quarterley Racing/On Track Development Kawasaki, and he has also tallied eight podium finishes out of the nine races that he has competed in thus far this season.
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
World Superbike: Eugene Laverty To Replace Markus Reiterberger On BMW Factory Team In 2020
BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team sign Eugene Laverty for 2020.
The rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is taking shape. New to the team is experienced WorldSBK rider Eugene Laverty (GBR), who will debut on the BMW S 1000 RR in 2020. 33-year-old Laverty first rode in the Superbike World Championship from 2011 to 2014. In 2013, he finished runner-up in the championship. He then switched to MotoGP in 2015, before returning to WorldSBK in 2017, where he spent two years riding for Shaun Muir’s SMR team. Laverty takes over Markus Reiterberger’s (GER) place in the team.
Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director:
“In Eugene Laverty, we welcome a very experienced rider on board – someone who is also very familiar with Shaun Muir’s team. At the same time, we would like to say a big thank you to Markus Reiterberger. He was closely involved in the development of the racing version of the new RR from the word go, and has thus been instrumental in the success we have enjoyed. We will do everything we can, in the remaining races we have together in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, to ensure that we have a successful end to the season with Markus.”
Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team:
“First of all, we have got to thank Markus Reiterberger for his commitment and efforts. Equally, I’m delighted to welcome Eugene Laverty into the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for 2020, and also to welcome him back to the SMR team. Eugene joins the team and brings with him a wealth of quality and experience. We strongly believe that he can be a firm challenger for the podium and have a strong championship. As soon as he hits the track at pre-season testing in November, the bike will be on another level and I think that the combination of his experience and his speed will be a welcome addition to the WorldSBK project.”
Team Obsolete Creates “Giacomo Agostini Trophy” To Be Presented At 2019 Classic TT
Team Obsolete presents Historic trophy for 2019 Classic TT
Isle of Man, August 24-25-26-New York’s Team Obsolete has created the “Giacomo Agostini Trophy” to honor one of Italy’s fiercest pilots. This is to be awarded annually to the top placing MV Agusta motorcycle in the Classic TT.
Tuner/collector Rob Iannucci, head of Team Obsolete, has created this trophy using the actual intake camshaft from Agostini’s last 350 Grand Prix winner, at Assen, 1976 where he spectacularly defeated a field of two strokes by 21 seconds.
The Isle of Man’s Classic TT is the premier Historic road racing event in the world. We are truly honored to support it.
Special thanks to our sponsors: AVON Tyres, Vanson Leathers and Redline Oils.
MotoAmerica Adds New Series Sponsor
Crash-Protection Specialists R&G Now A Sponsor Of MotoAmerica
Protection-Product Manufacturer On Board As Sponsorship Partner
COSTA MESA, CA (August 15, 2019) – MotoAmerica is proud to announce the addition of British crash-protection specialist R&G to its list of sponsorship partners for the 2019 MotoAmerica Series.
R&G produces damage protection products for motorcycles, including tank sliders and engine case covers that are approved for use in the five MotoAmerica classes, with those products distributed in North America by Twisted Throttle. The sponsorship agreement is for the final three rounds of the 2019 MotoAmerica Series.
“We’re very excited to be expanding our sponsorship into the USA with this partnership with MotoAmerica,” said R&G managing director Simon Hughes. “Since its launch in 2014, MotoAmerica has gone from strength to strength and we’re looking forward to working with the series going forward.”
“No one likes to crash their motorcycle, but it happens,” said MotoAmerica senior sponsorship manager Lance Bryson. “Having R&G damage protection products on your bike helps protect your investment. It’s a natural fit for them to be involved in road racing and we’re stoked to have R&G on board with us as a sponsorship partner.”
For more information on the full range of R&G products and North America dealer opportunities, contact Twisted Throttle through its website at www.twistedthrottle.com.
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Video: MotoAmerica Junior Cup Team Co-Owner Dale Quarterley Talks About His Team’s Mission
In this video interview, former AMA Pro Superbike race winner and current MotoAmerica Junior Cup race team co-owner Dale Quarterley talks about the purpose of his team and some of the things it takes to keep things running smoothly.
The video features interviews with Quarterley Racing On Track Development riders Jamie Astudillo, Ben Gloddy, Teagg Hobbs, and Dallas Daniels, who has since left the team.
MotoAmerica: Danny Eslick To Race At Pittsburgh International Race Complex
MotoAmerica: Altus Motorsports Tucker TerpTastick.com VP Lubricants
Eslick to ride Altus Motorsports 600 Supersport at Pittsburgh
Altus Motorsports is excited to announce that Danny Eslick #34 will fill in for injured rider Jaret Nassaney #59 at Pittsburgh August 24th & 25th. Danny had spoken to Altus Motorsports Team Manager Janette Nassaney last December and stated he was available if we needed him. Team owner George Nassaney stated “Danny is from our home state and we felt with his experience and race winning attitude he was a perfect fit.” Injured rider Jaret Nassaney had surgery Tuesday and will be out for 3-4 weeks. We hope Jaret will be back on the saddle by New Jersey, but we will make a decision at a further time.
The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, Tucker Powersports, TerpTastick.com, Conquest CBD, VP Lubricants, RS Taichi, Arai, Moto D, Bonamici, Hotbodies Racing, SBS Brakes, Vortex, Motion Pro, STACYC, Law Tigers Oklahoma, BrakeTech Rotors, M4 Exhaust, Braking Rotors, Yoshimura R & D, Dunlop, Team Hammer, and Altus Factory Racing.
Former Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent Pleads Guilty To Weapons Offense, Receives Suspended Jail Sentence In UK
Danny Kent, the 2015 FIM Moto3 World Champion, pleaded guilty to carrying a knife in a public place and a British court has sentenced him to four months in jail, according to a report by the BBC.
The incident happened March 7 in Tetbury, England, which is about 70 miles west of London.
Read the BBC’s report here.
Kent, 25, finished 25th in the 2018 Moto2 World Championship and currently races in the British Superbike Championship on a BikeDevil Insurance MV Agusta F4 1000.
Canadian Superbike: No Changes To Race Results At CTMP Following Denial Of Appeals
No changes to CTMP Superbike race two after appeals denied by MCC
Toronto, ON – August 15, 2019 – The results from Sunday’s season finale of the Mopar Pro Superbike class will officially stand with no changes, Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship officials announced on Wednesday, after a pair of appeals were filed with the Motorcycle Confederation of Canada following round five at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
The protests in question were filed by front-running Pro Superbike riders Jordan Szoke and Samuel Trepanier, following a photo-finish victory for rival Kenny Riedmann in race two on Sunday.
The appeals were filed after initial protests were rejected by CSBK officials late Sunday night. The MCC reinforced that decision, electing not to assess any penalties in their official announcement on Wednesday.
The focal point of the protests was centered on Sunday’s victory for Riedmann, with accusations that the Sturgess Cycle Kawasaki rider had ridden dangerously on the Mario Andretti straightaway and purposefully collided with Trepanier exiting the final corner, though both claims were denied by the MCC.
“It is the opinion of the Tribunal that the contact was a racing incident and not a deliberate maneuver on the part of either rider,” they announced in an official statement. “Therefore, the Tribunal will not override the decisions of CSBK and will not levy any penalties against either of the riders involved.”
Another item of protest was the pole position awarded to Pro Superbike champion Ben Young on Saturday, as Young had badly damaged his Liqui Moly BMW machine and was in danger of losing his qualifying spot as the top five teams were forced to do a post-session Dyno run to meet numerous rule requirements.
However, per the CSBK rule book, Young’s team was given 15 minutes to attempt to assess and repair the machine in order to run safely on the Dyno, something they accomplished with just under a minute remaining. Regardless, the protest surrounding this issue was not filed until Sunday night, long after the permitted time to submit a protest.
“The post-race dyno run after repairs was in accordance with the CSBK procedures, and the protest wasn`t placed until Sunday night,” the statement continued. “This was outside the permitted time to file a protest, so the MCC did not alter any at-track decisions or results.”
As such, the results from Sunday’s race will not change, with Riedmann scoring his lone victory of the season ahead of Blysk Racing BMW’s Trepanier in second and Mopar Express Lane Kawasaki’s Szoke in third.
The decision will leave little impact on the final standings, as Young had clinched his first National title on Saturday, and Riedmann will only finish ninth overall even with the win as he had only been making his second appearance of the season.
Szoke, meanwhile, will still finish comfortably as the top Kawasaki rider after finishing 52 points behind Young in second, with Trepanier another 20 points behind in third, though the latter was issued a five-point penalty on Sunday for not having the mandatory class stickers, a matter which wasn’t protested.
Full results and news from the 2019 season can be found on the series’ official website at www.csbk.ca.
Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 44 Is Now Available
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
MotoGP – We review the Austrian MotoGP from Red Bull Ring with in-depth talks about MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3!
MotoGP – News about Johan Zarco, KTM, Bradley Smith, American Brandon Paasch and more.
MotoAmerica – We review Round 7 from Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.
America Flat Track – A quick up to date chat about the Sacramento Mile results.
Race Cal for this weekend.
Mopar Pro Superbike – Round 5, Race 2 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – August 11, 2019
2019 Round 5
Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – Bowmanville, Ontario
August 9-11, 2019
Mopar Superbike Race 2
August 11, 2019
MotoAmerica: Dallas Daniels To Race Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha In Junior Cup In Pittsburgh
Dallas Daniels Will Compete Aboard A Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha At Pittsburgh
Liqui Moly Junior Cup Racer Back In Action After Missing Sonoma
SHAWNEE, OK (August 16, 2019) – After a one-race-weekend hiatus, Liqui Moly Junior Cup rider Dallas Daniels, who is currently ranked second in the 2019 points standings, will return to MotoAmerica competition at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace) next weekend, and he will be aboard the #69 Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha YZF-R3. The announcement was made by Barry Gilsenan of Celtic Racing and Bobby Shek of HSBK Racing, who are the co-owners of the Celtic HSBK Racing team that also fields PJ Jacobsen in MotoAmerica Supersport competition.
Daniels will race the same bike that Sam Lochoff had been riding for the team until Lochoff suffered a fractured femur during a training crash at a racetrack in Florida prior to the MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey. The Celtic HSBK Racing R3 has been idle for the past two rounds while Lochoff continues to recover from his injury. Lochoff has given his blessing for Daniels to ride his bike at Pittsburgh.
At this past weekend’s MotoAmerica Cycle Gear Championship of Sonoma, Daniels and his previous team, Quarterley Racing/On Track Development, mutually agreed to part ways due to Daniels’ contractual obligations to Estenson Racing, the team he races for in the American Flat Track series.
Commenting on the situation, Daniels commented, “ I had talked to Dale (Quarterley) and (Quarterley Racing team principal) Bob Robbins at Sonoma about me racing at Pittsburgh, but they said that, since I would be missing the Sonoma round, there was no point in racing the rest of the season. I was pretty upset that I was going to have to be done with my road racing, so I contacted Celtic HSBK Racing, and we sat down at Sonoma and worked out a deal. And, since I race a Yamaha in AFT for Estenson Racing, I got (Yamaha Factory Racing principal) Keith McCarty’s blessing, too.
“I can’t thank Barry, Bobby, and the Celtic HSBK Racing team enough for this opportunity. I really appreciate them letting me race for them. Also, hats off to my buddy Sam (Lochoff) for putting me in touch with Barry and Bobby and helping me get this ride.”
Bobby Shek added, “We are excited to have Dallas on our bike next weekend. We have a strong R3, and we know the future of our sport depends on supporting young, talented riders. With Sam out with an injury, we are glad to have someone hop on the seat. We have nothing but respect for Bob Robbins and Dale Quarterley of Quarterley Racing, and we are excited to see what the generation of riders they are grooming can accomplish in the years to come.”
Heading into next week’s MotoAmerica Championship of Pittsburgh, Daniels is 76 points behind Championship leader Rocco Landers. Daniels won Liqui Moly Junior Cup race two at Utah Motorsports Park in June aboard the Quarterley Racing/On Track Development Kawasaki, and he has also tallied eight podium finishes out of the nine races that he has competed in thus far this season.
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
World Superbike: Eugene Laverty To Replace Markus Reiterberger On BMW Factory Team In 2020
BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team sign Eugene Laverty for 2020.
The rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is taking shape. New to the team is experienced WorldSBK rider Eugene Laverty (GBR), who will debut on the BMW S 1000 RR in 2020. 33-year-old Laverty first rode in the Superbike World Championship from 2011 to 2014. In 2013, he finished runner-up in the championship. He then switched to MotoGP in 2015, before returning to WorldSBK in 2017, where he spent two years riding for Shaun Muir’s SMR team. Laverty takes over Markus Reiterberger’s (GER) place in the team.
Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director:
“In Eugene Laverty, we welcome a very experienced rider on board – someone who is also very familiar with Shaun Muir’s team. At the same time, we would like to say a big thank you to Markus Reiterberger. He was closely involved in the development of the racing version of the new RR from the word go, and has thus been instrumental in the success we have enjoyed. We will do everything we can, in the remaining races we have together in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, to ensure that we have a successful end to the season with Markus.”
Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team:
“First of all, we have got to thank Markus Reiterberger for his commitment and efforts. Equally, I’m delighted to welcome Eugene Laverty into the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for 2020, and also to welcome him back to the SMR team. Eugene joins the team and brings with him a wealth of quality and experience. We strongly believe that he can be a firm challenger for the podium and have a strong championship. As soon as he hits the track at pre-season testing in November, the bike will be on another level and I think that the combination of his experience and his speed will be a welcome addition to the WorldSBK project.”
Team Obsolete Creates “Giacomo Agostini Trophy” To Be Presented At 2019 Classic TT
Team Obsolete presents Historic trophy for 2019 Classic TT
Isle of Man, August 24-25-26-New York’s Team Obsolete has created the “Giacomo Agostini Trophy” to honor one of Italy’s fiercest pilots. This is to be awarded annually to the top placing MV Agusta motorcycle in the Classic TT.
Tuner/collector Rob Iannucci, head of Team Obsolete, has created this trophy using the actual intake camshaft from Agostini’s last 350 Grand Prix winner, at Assen, 1976 where he spectacularly defeated a field of two strokes by 21 seconds.
The Isle of Man’s Classic TT is the premier Historic road racing event in the world. We are truly honored to support it.
Special thanks to our sponsors: AVON Tyres, Vanson Leathers and Redline Oils.
MotoAmerica Adds New Series Sponsor
Crash-Protection Specialists R&G Now A Sponsor Of MotoAmerica
Protection-Product Manufacturer On Board As Sponsorship Partner
COSTA MESA, CA (August 15, 2019) – MotoAmerica is proud to announce the addition of British crash-protection specialist R&G to its list of sponsorship partners for the 2019 MotoAmerica Series.
R&G produces damage protection products for motorcycles, including tank sliders and engine case covers that are approved for use in the five MotoAmerica classes, with those products distributed in North America by Twisted Throttle. The sponsorship agreement is for the final three rounds of the 2019 MotoAmerica Series.
“We’re very excited to be expanding our sponsorship into the USA with this partnership with MotoAmerica,” said R&G managing director Simon Hughes. “Since its launch in 2014, MotoAmerica has gone from strength to strength and we’re looking forward to working with the series going forward.”
“No one likes to crash their motorcycle, but it happens,” said MotoAmerica senior sponsorship manager Lance Bryson. “Having R&G damage protection products on your bike helps protect your investment. It’s a natural fit for them to be involved in road racing and we’re stoked to have R&G on board with us as a sponsorship partner.”
For more information on the full range of R&G products and North America dealer opportunities, contact Twisted Throttle through its website at www.twistedthrottle.com.
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Video: MotoAmerica Junior Cup Team Co-Owner Dale Quarterley Talks About His Team’s Mission
In this video interview, former AMA Pro Superbike race winner and current MotoAmerica Junior Cup race team co-owner Dale Quarterley talks about the purpose of his team and some of the things it takes to keep things running smoothly.
The video features interviews with Quarterley Racing On Track Development riders Jamie Astudillo, Ben Gloddy, Teagg Hobbs, and Dallas Daniels, who has since left the team.
MotoAmerica: Danny Eslick To Race At Pittsburgh International Race Complex
MotoAmerica: Altus Motorsports Tucker TerpTastick.com VP Lubricants
Eslick to ride Altus Motorsports 600 Supersport at Pittsburgh
Altus Motorsports is excited to announce that Danny Eslick #34 will fill in for injured rider Jaret Nassaney #59 at Pittsburgh August 24th & 25th. Danny had spoken to Altus Motorsports Team Manager Janette Nassaney last December and stated he was available if we needed him. Team owner George Nassaney stated “Danny is from our home state and we felt with his experience and race winning attitude he was a perfect fit.” Injured rider Jaret Nassaney had surgery Tuesday and will be out for 3-4 weeks. We hope Jaret will be back on the saddle by New Jersey, but we will make a decision at a further time.
The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, Tucker Powersports, TerpTastick.com, Conquest CBD, VP Lubricants, RS Taichi, Arai, Moto D, Bonamici, Hotbodies Racing, SBS Brakes, Vortex, Motion Pro, STACYC, Law Tigers Oklahoma, BrakeTech Rotors, M4 Exhaust, Braking Rotors, Yoshimura R & D, Dunlop, Team Hammer, and Altus Factory Racing.
Former Moto3 World Champion Danny Kent Pleads Guilty To Weapons Offense, Receives Suspended Jail Sentence In UK
Danny Kent, the 2015 FIM Moto3 World Champion, pleaded guilty to carrying a knife in a public place and a British court has sentenced him to four months in jail, according to a report by the BBC.
The incident happened March 7 in Tetbury, England, which is about 70 miles west of London.
Read the BBC’s report here.
Kent, 25, finished 25th in the 2018 Moto2 World Championship and currently races in the British Superbike Championship on a BikeDevil Insurance MV Agusta F4 1000.
Canadian Superbike: No Changes To Race Results At CTMP Following Denial Of Appeals
No changes to CTMP Superbike race two after appeals denied by MCC
Toronto, ON – August 15, 2019 – The results from Sunday’s season finale of the Mopar Pro Superbike class will officially stand with no changes, Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship officials announced on Wednesday, after a pair of appeals were filed with the Motorcycle Confederation of Canada following round five at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
The protests in question were filed by front-running Pro Superbike riders Jordan Szoke and Samuel Trepanier, following a photo-finish victory for rival Kenny Riedmann in race two on Sunday.
The appeals were filed after initial protests were rejected by CSBK officials late Sunday night. The MCC reinforced that decision, electing not to assess any penalties in their official announcement on Wednesday.
The focal point of the protests was centered on Sunday’s victory for Riedmann, with accusations that the Sturgess Cycle Kawasaki rider had ridden dangerously on the Mario Andretti straightaway and purposefully collided with Trepanier exiting the final corner, though both claims were denied by the MCC.
“It is the opinion of the Tribunal that the contact was a racing incident and not a deliberate maneuver on the part of either rider,” they announced in an official statement. “Therefore, the Tribunal will not override the decisions of CSBK and will not levy any penalties against either of the riders involved.”
Another item of protest was the pole position awarded to Pro Superbike champion Ben Young on Saturday, as Young had badly damaged his Liqui Moly BMW machine and was in danger of losing his qualifying spot as the top five teams were forced to do a post-session Dyno run to meet numerous rule requirements.
However, per the CSBK rule book, Young’s team was given 15 minutes to attempt to assess and repair the machine in order to run safely on the Dyno, something they accomplished with just under a minute remaining. Regardless, the protest surrounding this issue was not filed until Sunday night, long after the permitted time to submit a protest.
“The post-race dyno run after repairs was in accordance with the CSBK procedures, and the protest wasn`t placed until Sunday night,” the statement continued. “This was outside the permitted time to file a protest, so the MCC did not alter any at-track decisions or results.”
As such, the results from Sunday’s race will not change, with Riedmann scoring his lone victory of the season ahead of Blysk Racing BMW’s Trepanier in second and Mopar Express Lane Kawasaki’s Szoke in third.
The decision will leave little impact on the final standings, as Young had clinched his first National title on Saturday, and Riedmann will only finish ninth overall even with the win as he had only been making his second appearance of the season.
Szoke, meanwhile, will still finish comfortably as the top Kawasaki rider after finishing 52 points behind Young in second, with Trepanier another 20 points behind in third, though the latter was issued a five-point penalty on Sunday for not having the mandatory class stickers, a matter which wasn’t protested.
Full results and news from the 2019 season can be found on the series’ official website at www.csbk.ca.
Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 44 Is Now Available
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track and more. In this episode Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
MotoGP – We review the Austrian MotoGP from Red Bull Ring with in-depth talks about MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3!
MotoGP – News about Johan Zarco, KTM, Bradley Smith, American Brandon Paasch and more.
MotoAmerica – We review Round 7 from Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.
America Flat Track – A quick up to date chat about the Sacramento Mile results.
Race Cal for this weekend.