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MotoGP: Alex Rins Says The Performance Of His Suzuki Has Been “Steadily Improving”

OFF TO BRNO TO KICK START STRONG SECOND HALF

After a three-week long summer break, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR are warming up their engines to restart racing for the second half of the season. The Czech circuit of Brno will be the backdrop of the 10th GP of 2019, and it will go back-to-back with the Austrian GP at Spielberg.

Alex Rins and Joan Mir spent their holidays enjoying some rest, but also training hard to stay in shape for the remaining races. Likewise, the engineers – both in Hamamatsu and Europe – used the time to revise data and prepare for the second part of the season.

The Automotodrom Brno is a wonderful, flowing, track in the middle of the countryside, characterised by uphill and downhills. Engine power and gearing are key elements to taking on the track. The weather can be a factor as well, as the region can be subjected to sudden changes in conditions.

Davide Brivio – Team Manager:

“It’s good to be back at the races, we’re ready to take advantage of our strong first half of the season and we hope we can continue on this good path. We’ve already shown that we are competitive, and our target now is to continue to prove this potential. Alex is able to fight among the top positions in every race, while Joan is steadily getting closer to the top. The circuit of Brno is a fascinating track – maybe on paper it’s not one of our best tracks, but the progress we’ve made so far in terms of performance give us positivity for this weekend. It will be an important race for moral as well, because it will kick off of the second half of the championship and we want to go to Austria in good spirits too.”

Alex Rins:

“The holidays are finally over and it’s time to get back on track, which makes me happy! During these three weeks I had some rest and relaxation, but I wanted to execute a good training programme, so I would be ready to jump into the second part of the Championship. The first half of the season has been a positive one for me, not only for the results but especially for the bike performance that has been steadily improving. With the team we are on a good path, so now we have to forget the vacation time and refocus on what’s important; to further improve our strengths.

Joan Mir:

“I must say I’ve had a very good holiday; I could relax and enjoy some time with my friends and family, but I also trained hard to be in good shape. I’m ready to get back on my GSX-RR, and actually I can’t wait! At the last races before the break I found a very positive feeling with the bike and I could steadily improve my performances. I can’t wait to rediscover that feeling and continue working. Brno is a circuit that I like and where I have won in the past, so I have good memories there.”

Sylvain Guintoli:

“The last couple of months have been fantastic, and I’ve been very busy since the race in Barcelona. In July, I made 3 trips to Japan to prepare for the Suzuka 8 Hours race, and I also had a really interesting test session in Motegi with the MotoGP Test Team. Last Sunday, I raced in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours with the Suzuki Yoshimura Racing Superbike. I got a strong start and it felt amazing to be leading the race during most of my first stint (session). Brno is coming next, a great track where I can’t wait to catchup with the GP Team and ride my GSX-RR again.”

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF BRNO CIRCUIT:

Frankie Carchedi – Crew Chief, Joan Mir: “Brno is a very flowing track – it’s similar to Mugello but without the really long straight. There are a lot of changes of direction, which makes it really important to have an ‘easy’ and well-balanced bike that handles well. The majority of the corners are second gear, so it’s also crucial to have good engine braking and the gearing exactly right. The middle sector suits our bike well and the track is quite wide, which allows for fast and sweeping lines. Aerodynamics don’t come into play so much here, but power and torque are useful – especially in the final sector. The weather can vary here; and when it’s hot it can be slippery, but in the wet it’s really grippy!” 

​MIC Launches Long-Term Initiative To Attract New Riders

Consulting firm Centauric LLC selected to lead research-based phase of long-term program

Strategic plan to be unveiled at the MIC’s AIMExpo Presented by Nationwide

IRVINE, Calif., – The Motorcycle Industry Council is launching a broad, long-term initiative to bring more people into the world of motorcycling, the MIC board of directors announced today.

“It’s clear the industry needs to reach and inspire new customers. While many of us, with our individual businesses, have taken steps to grow ridership, we also should be working together, and the MIC wants to help make that happen,” said Paul Vitrano, MIC board chair and senior assistant general counsel at Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Inc. “To help us fully understand the barriers to entry, and to create an inclusive strategic plan to conquer those barriers that will be available to all stakeholders, we have partnered with a team of researchers and strategists to bring fresh perspectives to this challenge and opportunity.”

Following a months-long competitive search, the MIC hired consulting firm Centauric LLC to lead the first phase of this initiative. “Centauric has committed an impressive multi-disciplinary team of behavioral scientists, engineers, and business consultants, and takes a unique approach to problem-solving. We are excited to be working with them on this critical initiative,” Vitrano said.

With the MIC’s in-depth library of primary industry research as a starting point, Centauric has begun conducting secondary and additional primary research that, after a series of ideation and solution labs involving a mix of industry stakeholders, will lead to a strategic plan. The plan will be presented at the MIC’s American International Motorcycle Expo Presented by Nationwide in September in Columbus, Ohio.

“This is not designed to be a quick fix, nor is it just about sales,” said Chuck Boderman, MIC vice chair, and vice president, motorcycle division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “It’s about showing people how motorcycles can fit into and enrich their lives, no matter where they live, what they do, what their hobbies are, or how old or young they are. This will take time, so we are committed to building a campaign that takes the long view. We strongly encourage the entire industry to attend AIMExpo to learn more about the program, and how united as one, we can attract new riders to motorcycling.”

To register to attend AIMExpo presented by Nationwide, September 26-29, click here.

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers, distributors, dealers and retailers of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, ROVs, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts, accessories and related goods and services, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at mic.org.

Moto2 World Championship: Iker Lecuona To Replace Brad Binder On Red Bull KTM Ajo Team In 2020

Red Bull KTM Ajo have signed 19 year old Spaniard Iker Lecuona to ride alongside Jorge Martin for the 2020 Moto2 FIM World Championship.

The racer from Valencia has almost three seasons of experience in the intermediate class – with one podium finish – since making his debut at the 2016 British Grand Prix. Lecuona is also familiar to Team Principal Aki Ajo after having worked with the Finn and his crew while deputising for the injured Martin at the 2018 end-of-season Valencia test.

He currently competes on KTM equipment and shone in 2018 with a runner-up result at his home round and classified 12th in the championship standings. Lecuona has logged three top tens so far in 2019 (with a 4th place in Argentina).

His signature in Red Bull KTM works team colours for next season gives the Ajo set-up an all-Spanish roster as he takes the seat next to Martin and the KTM RC12 motorcycle vacated by current incumbent Brad Binder as the South African moves to the Red Bull KTM Tech2 squad in the MotoGP division.

Iker Lecuona: “I’m really happy to have signed with Red Bull KTM Ajo. I think it is a great step for me and I’ve always wanted to be part of an official team, and one with these possibilities. I’ll be giving 100% to make the most of it in the world championship.”

Aki Ajo, Team Principal: “We are very happy to announce this new agreement between KTM, our team and Iker Lecuona. It’s great to be able to work with a rider with whom we have previous experience as we know his personality, his ethic and his riding style. Without a doubt, that’s a very positive point. Also, I’m very impressed by Iker’s development since he came into the World Championship. He’s learned the working methods required at this level and above all he has grown as a rider. His latest performances show that he’s gained a lot of experience and that he is now one of the leading riders in the Moto2 category.”

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It’s great news for us that we can attract another young rider like Iker with such potential and, again, it is a testament to Aki and his team that racers are hungry to be part of the structure we are building in MotoGP. We’ve had some fast talent through Moto2 in the last few years and we’re hopeful Iker can be part of that story.”

MRA Racing This Coming Weekend At High Plains Raceway

Denver, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is racing at High Plains Raceway (HPR) this weekend, August 3-4, for the fifth round of it’s 2019 Championship Season. Join us for non stop high octane excitement as the fastest riders in the region race head to head on everything from 250cc production motorcycles to 200hp superbikes at HPR’s West Course!

Racing action starts at 10:00 am both days. Admission is only $12 for adults and is good for the whole weekend. Kids under 12, military personnel, law enforcement and emergency responders are free! Stop by any Colorado motorcycle dealership for a 2-for-1 admission pass and then bring a friend. Spectators are welcome to walk through the pits to see the riders and machines up close.

A full list of sponsored classes can be found here: https://www.mra-racing.org/racers/2019-class-sponsors/

Live timing and scoring is available for all races on Race Monitor, Race Hero and MyLaps mobile apps, and online at http://www.mra-racing.org/racers/live-timing/

The SuperStreet program will run this weekend for those riders that want to take it to the track and work on their technique during a race weekend. Maximum SuperStreet riders per weekend will be limited to 26 and the spots are filling up fast! More information about this program and how to get started can all be found online on our website – https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information/

High Plains Raceway – https://www.highplainsraceway.com/

93301 US-36, Deer Trail, CO 80105

For a daily schedule of races go to: https://www.mra-racing.org/schedule/race-day-schedule/

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information, go to http://www.mra-racing.org/

Canadian Superbike: Alex Welsh To Compete On 2020-Model BMW S1000RR At 2019 Season Finale

Welsh to Debut 2020 BMW S1000RR Superbike at Mopar CTMP Final Round

Toronto, ON – BMW Motorrad Canada have confirmed the former Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship star Alex Welsh will compete in the final races of the 2019 campaign at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park August 9-11, his return also marking the debut of the brand-new BMW S1000RR Superbike.

Welsh, of Uxbridge, ON, most recently complete full-time on the CSBK tour in 2014 and has two wins in Pro Superbike National Feature race action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, both on Suzuki GSX-R1000 equipment. The 31-year-old retired from serious racing when he took up his role within the marketing group at BMW Motorrad Canada.

The popular Welsh will race with the number 70 in his return to the Canadian National motorcycle road racing tour.

BMW had planned to debut their completely revamped S1000RR at the start of the 2020 Canadian race season but recently requested an early homologation from CSBK organizers Professional Motorsports Productions when it was clear the new bike would be available to customers in the summer of 2019. P.M.P. agreed to move up the approval of the latest S1000RR, including the M model that will form the basis for the Welsh effort at the former Mosport, for August 9-11.

The first batch of the new S1000RR have now arrived in Canada and are available at BMW retailers for customers who pre-ordered the latest Superbike. The new machine is the first completely revamped version of the S1000RR, a bike that has won the Canadian National overall Championship in seven of the last eight race seasons.

Brett McCormick of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan gave the BMW four-cylinder a first title in the new machine’s second year of race activity in 2011. Since then, Lynden, ON’s Jordan Szoke has dominated the Championship chase, taking the “Canada Cup” for BMW six times, including two perfect seasons.

Currently, Ben Young of Collingwood, ON, holds a commanding lead on the 2018 version of the S1000RR atop the series standings for the Mopar CSBK overall National Professional crown. BMW Motorrad Canada have also signed to sponsor the C.T.M.P. National doubleheader weekend in 2019 and 2020.

Welsh, a former works Kawasaki and Suzuki racer, most recently competed aboard a development Yamaha with Hindle support at the C.T.M.P. National races in 2015, earning a podium. Canadian-based manufacturer Hindle are a supporter of his latest project, constructing an exhaust system for the all-new BMW and progressing with rear wheel dynamometer testing on a Dynojet Dyno at their base in Port Perry, ON.

Practice and Dunlop SuperPole Qualifying for the final Double Header event of 2019 takes place Friday, August 9 at C.T.M.P., north east of Oshawa, ON. 

Quick Look: Kawasaki Z400 Hits The Sweet Spot

Featured in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World:

      The new motorcycle market is growing again,
especially in the naked/standard sport segment, and Kawasaki knows it. Where
the company had one naked sport motorcycle just a 
few years ago, Kawasaki’s Z family has quickly grown to
include three models: The Z900, Z650 and Z125 Pro. T
hat left a noticeable hole in the lineup, until
now. 

      Kawasaki has built the 2019 Z400 to appeal to
entry-level buyers and enthusiasts on a budget. It is a simple, stylish,
comfortable, yet very capable motorcycle at an affordable price. The Z400 is
based on the popular (and very successful in racing) Ninja 400, introduced in 
2018 …

–Quick Look: Kawasaki Z400, Hitting The Sweet Spot, by David Swarts,

in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World

Kawasaki knows that even in the
naked/standard sport motorcycle category, riders want performance, and the Z400
packages solid power, easy handling and a plush ride in a machine that won’t
break the bank budget. For riding impressions, read the July 2019 issue of
Roadracing World!



(Above) The Kawasaki Z400: “The best part of the Z400 is by far its engine, and the Kawasaki performs like a larger machine.” – David Swarts, Roadracing World Associate Editor.


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How And Why: Cleaning Brake Calipers For Peak Performance

Featured in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World:

     There is no such thing as a low-maintenance
racebike at the World Championship level. The thought struck me as I was
walking through the garages at Jerez at the end of the Superbike World
Championship season, and I watched mechanics going through their end-of-day
rituals after Saturday’s track sessions were completed.

     It was especially fascinating to watch mechanics
working in the garages where the World Supersport 300 competitors were based,
because on the surface, there should have been very little to actually do to
the Yamaha YZF-R3s, Kawasaki Ninja 400Rs, Honda CBR500Rs, and KTM RC 390s that
race in the class. Racing modifications allowed by the rules are very limited,
so much so that many competitors transport their bikes in the same truck to the
races, 
completely unconcerned about revealing performance
secrets to each other. There just aren’t any!

     But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to be
done. Saturday afternoon meant a partial disassembly for the bikes of the front
runners. Radiators were removed, taken out back, washed and blown clean with
compressed air. The entire bike was cleaned.

     Of particular interest to me was the brake
servicing. In most of the garages, the brake calipers were removed, the pads
pulled, and a mechanic then carefully scrubbed the caliper pistons …

– Cleaning Brake Calipers, by Michael Gougis, in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World

It’s not glamorous work, but
keeping your brakes at the peak of their performance capabilities not only pays
off in terms of safety, but can make a difference in the speed of your
racebike. And it can make an even more significant difference in the rider’s
ability to brake with precision and confidence. There’s a reason pro teams pay
so much attention to cleaning their brake caliper pistons. Read about why – and
how – in the July 2019 issue of Roadracing World!

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AFM: Andrew Lee Takes Formula Pacific Victory At Scorching Thunderhill Raceway Park (Updated)

Editor’s Note: This official press release issued by AFM states that the fast time set in Formula Pacific qualifying was 1:45.579. According to official AFM results posted online, the fast time was actually 1:46.579.


AFM Racing Series

Round Four

In
California, we are very familiar with extreme weather. The 114-degree
temperatures ensured conditions were difficult for all this past weekend, July
27th and 28th at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California. Riders in all
classes would be struggling for grip, endurance, and power all weekend.

The
forecast was weighing on the mind of everyone in the AFM paddock this week, and
as Friday’s track day event concluded, we only saw triple digits in the late
afternoon. However, that would be the coldest day of the weekend, with the
ambient temperature topping out at 114 on Sunday, and the track being a warm
146.

The
heat would claim its first high profile victim before a green flag dropped.
During Formula Pacific qualifying, championship leader Jayson Uribe lost the
rear end of his Honda exiting the rapid turn 2 and was spit off the bike.
Unfortunately, Uribe’s bike landed on top of him, trapping him between the bike
and the track. Uribe was airlifted from Thunderhill, but he is hoping to make
enough of a recovery to ride at Sonoma. Whether or not that is for the
MotoAmerica round at Sonoma in two weeks, or AFM Round 5 on August 31, remains
to be seen.

Valentin
Debise came out of Formula Pacific qualifying on top with a lap of 1:45.579.
Uribe qualified second but was ruled out of racing on Sunday. Andrew Lee would
then start second, with Wyatt Farris, Jordan Edginton, and Ezra Beaubier
rounding out the top five starters.

As
always, racing got underway on Saturday afternoon. One of the fiercest on-track
rivalries of the season has been in Afemme Lightweight, between Aliki Karayan
and Shiree Cano. The two women have gone
at it hard all year, and Saturday was no different. Karayan came out the victor
this round, by a mere 1.154 seconds after six laps. Cano, however, took home a
nice consolation prize, a new lap record for the class, at 2:11.810.

In the
Afemme expert class, it was Shelina Moreda who came out the victor on her
Yamaha R1 over Daniela Fredrick and Valentine Welch. Moreda was coming off her
MotoAmerica Stock 1000 debut at Laguna Seca and was in top form. Moreda would
go on to compete in three classes on Sunday, charging through the field from
the back to the front in every race. In Open Superbike, Moreda would move up
from 18th to 8th place, battling with the boys to the finish. There are
certainly a few guys looking over their shoulders at Moreda, but the majority
are already chasing her.

The
other woman to watch this year is Ashlee Pull on her Yamaha R3. She continued
right where she left off at Round 3, winning 300 World Supersport, and 350
Supersport. Unfortunately, in her third race, 350 SBK, a racing incident on the
last lap took her out of contention. Pull has had a fantastic season so far,
and is near the top of championship in all three classes. And with two rounds
still to come at Thunderhill, she has a great chance at the overall
championship.

With
Uribe out of action, the door was open for Graves Motorsports Kawasaki riders Lee and Debise. Debise set the fastest time in qualifying and won the
first 1000cc race on Sunday, Open Superbike, by just under four seconds on his
ZX-10R. Lee placed second with Farris rounding out the podium.

On
Sunday afternoon, Lee found nearly two seconds over his fastest times in the
morning, stretching out a ten second lead over his teammate, Debise, to win the
feature Formula Pacific race. AFM number five plate holder, Edginton
secured his first-ever Formula Pacific podium on his Yamaha R1, crossing the
line third, ahead of Giya Myshlyayev, fourth, and Farris, fifth.

Edginton
had a weekend to remember. Riding a Ninja 250, SV650 and Yamaha R1, this season
he lives up to the cliche “jack of all trades”. The twenty-four-year-old
student from Napa, California, took home first place in Legacy Lightweight and
Open GP, in addition to a second place in Middleweight Singles & Twins, and
the aforementioned third place in Formula Pacific. To top it off, he added a
new class record to the list of Sunday accolades, clocking a 1:58.13 in Legacy
Lightweight on his SV650. Edginton is one of the fast men at the club, hence
the number five plate, but he is quickly proving he can run with some of the
fastest riders in the nation.

On the
600cc machines, Debise would prove dominant on his Graves ZX-6R,
winning both Superstock and Superbike over Stephen Rue and Samuel Gluss. Rue
popped the motor on his Honda CBR600RR during Friday practice and was forced
to ride his girlfriends Yamaha R6. The engine failure proved to be fortuitous
for Rue, as he went on to ride amazingly well on the R6, lapping just two
tenths off his personal best despite the adverse conditions.

The
closest 600 race of the weekend was Formula 1. Debise and the Graves
Motorsports team chose to sit this one out. The top three riders were all
lapping within two-tenths of one another, and things stayed close all race.
Berto Woolridge would take the win on his Yamaha R6, over Thunderhill debutant
Daniel Riser. Riser mastered the track on his first weekend and thoroughly
impressed on his Kawasaki ZX-6R, adding to his success early in the season at
Buttonwillow. Third place was taken by XS Racing rider Nick Lundqvist, who beat
out Samuel Gluss for his first-ever Formula I podium. Speaking to Lundqvist
after the race, he was very excited with his finish. “It’s not my first podium, but it is my
first podium in Formula I, or as I like to say, my first real race podium!” Once again, the 600 classes were well attended,
with over forty riders registered to race the various classes this weekend.

The
AFM will be back in action for Round Five at Sonoma Raceway on August 31.

Keep
up to date with everything AFM between rounds by following @raceafm on Facebook
and Instagram.

Results:

Formula
40 Lightweight

1 Aaron Tulchinsky Yamaha FZ07

2 Jesse Davis Yamaha FZ07

3 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

4 Michael Souza Suzuki SV650

5 Mark Elrod Honda NC450V

Formula
40 Lightweight Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha R6-450

2 Duncan Thomas Suzuki SV650

3 Jaymes Frost MORIWAKI
MD250H

Afemme
Lightweight

1 Aliki Karayan Kawasaki Ninja
300

2 Shiree Cano Kawasaki Ninja 300

Afemme
Lightweight Novice

1 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

2 Kalen Brock Yamaha
Yamaha R3

3 Bridgette LeBer Yamaha R6-450

4 Justine Castle Kawasaki 300

5 Sara Thomas Yamaha R3

400
Supersport

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

400
Supersport Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Alex Ricci Kawasaki Ninja 400

350
Supersport

1 Ashlee Deskin Yamaha R3

2 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3

3 Steve Driscoll Yamaha R3

4 Lisa Kinberger Yamaha R3

5 Eric Rogers Kawasaki 300

350
Supersport Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Matthieu Massicotte Kawasaki 300

3 Kimie Sako Kawasaki
Kawasaki 300

4 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

Clubman
Lightweight

1 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

3 Charlie Busa Kawasaki 300

Formula
50

1 Gavin Botha Aprilia
RSV4

2 Robert Lazzarini Yamaha R6

3 Haim Beressi Yamaha R6

4 Michael Kim Yamaha R6

5 John Anderson Yamaha R6

Formula
50 Novice

1 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

2 Greg Brazell Suzuki GSXR
1000

3 Victor Demitrios Suzuki GSXR 1000

Clubman
Heavyweight

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX10R

2 Scott Turner BMW S10000RR

Afemme Expert

1 Shelina Moreda Yamaha
R1

2 Daniela Fredrick Yamaha R6

3 Valentine Welch Suzuki GSX-R450


Clubman
Middleweight

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

2 Luis Nunes Yamaha
R6

3 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki
ZX6R

4 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

5 Stuart Clotworthy Yamaha R6

400
Superbike

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400

400
Superbike Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Alex Ricci Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

Legacy
Lightweight

1 Jordan Edginton Suzuki SV 650

2 Shane Austin Suzuki SV650

Legacy
Lightweight Novice

1 David Rodrigues Honda F4i

2 Duncan Thomas Suzuki SV650

Vintage

1 Kevin McKee Kawasaki Z1

2 Paul Kieffer Suzuki GS1000E

3 Terry Cheney Honda CB900F

4 Mark McKinney Suzuki GS750E

5 Thomas Dorsey Yamaha XJ550R

350
Superbike

1 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3

2 Steve Driscoll Yamaha R3

3 Lisa Kinberger Yamaha
R3

4 Pao Vang Yamaha
R3

5 David Pearce Yamaha R3

350
Superbike Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Kimie Sako Kawasaki Ninja 300

3 Matthieu Massicotte Kawasaki Ninja 300

4 Christjan Larsen Yamaha R3

5 Reece Warfield KTM RC390

Open
Superbike

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Wyatt Farris Kawasaki
ZX-10R

4 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

Open
Superbike Novice

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Scott Turner BMW S10000RR

3 Christian Meter Yamaha R1S

4 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

750
Superbike

1 Berto Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Patrick Murphy Yamaha R6

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha R6

4 Jake Whitcomb Yamaha R6

5 Jesse Carter Suzuki GSXR
750

750
Superbike Novice

1 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

2 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

3 Chris Stewart Kawasaki ZX6R

4 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

5 Tico Curling Suzuki GSXR 750

Lightweight
Superbike

1 Jordan Edginton Suzuki SV 650

2 Brandon Crawford Kawasaki Ninja 650

3 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

4 Aaron Tulchinsky Yamaha FZ07

5 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

Lightweight
Twins

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

Lightweight
Twins Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Wah Shuen Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

4 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

5 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

Formula
Singles

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

3 Reece Warfield KTM RC390

600
Superbike

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX6R

2 Stephen Rue Yamaha R6

3 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

4 Robert Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX6R

600
Superbike Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

2 Chris Stewart Kawasaki ZX6R

3 Stuart Clotworthy Yamaha R6

4 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki ZX6R

5 Nicholas Patane Yamaha R6

Open
GP Expert

1 Jordan Edginton Yamaha YZF-R1

2 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

4 Nick Allison Suzuki
GSXR1000

5 Kevin Murphy Suzuki
GSXR1000

Open
GP Novice

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX10R

2 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

3 Donyel Jones-Williams Yamaha
R1

Open
Twins

1 Jimmy Weidman Ducati Panigale
R

2 Matthew Houston Ducati 899

3 Craig Grantham Ducati 996


Super
Dino

1 Roger Baker Yamaha R1

2 Stephen Dummit Suzuki GSXR 1000

3 Craig Grantham Ducati 996

Middleweight
Singles & Twins

1 Martin
Sullivan Suzuki SV650

2 Jordan
Edginton Suzuki SV650

3 Brandon
Crawford Kawasaki
Ninja 650

4 Jesse Davis Yamaha
FZ07

450 Superbike

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki
Ninja 400R

2 Brandon Souza Yamaha
R450

3 Paul Johnson Yamaha
R450

4 Max Sawicky Yamaha
R450

5 Owen Flatley Yamaha
R450

450 Superbike Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha
R450

2 Allard Chu Yamaha
R450

3 John Rice Yamaha
R450


Formula I

1 Berto
Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Daniel Riser Kawasaki
ZX6R

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha
R6

4 Patrick Murphy Yamaha R6

5 Gordon Pull Kawasaki ZX-6R

Formula I Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha
YZFR6

2 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GX-R 750

3 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki ZX6R

4 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

5 John Jackson Yamaha R6

Formula
III

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400


Formula
III Novice

1 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

4 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

5 Robert Sissons Kawasaki Ninja
300

Formula
IV

1 Brandon Crawford Kawasaki Ninja 650

2 Martin Sullivan Suzuki SV650

3 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

4 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

5 Jesse Davis Yamaha FZ07


Formula
Pacific

1 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Jordan Edginton Yamaha YZF-R1

4 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Wyatt Farris Kawasaki
ZX-10R

450
Supersport

1 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

2 Paul Johnson Yamaha R450

3 Max Sawicky Yamaha R450

4 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

5 Michael Welch Suzuki GSX-R450

450
Supersport Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha R450

2 Allard Chu Yamaha R450


Calishine
Racing Ninja 400 Cup

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Patryk Buchcik Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400


300
World Supersport

1 Ashlee Deskin Yamaha R3

2 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3


300
World Supersport Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Kimie Sako Kawasaki
Ninja 300

3 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

4 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

5 Robert Sissons Kawasaki Ninja
300

600 Superstock

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX6R

2 Stephen Rue Yamaha R6

3 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

4 Robert Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Michael Kim Yamaha YR6

Open
Superstock

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

4 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Kevin Murphy Suzuki
GSXR1000

Legacy
Middleweight

1 Jesse Carter Suzuki GSXR
750

2 Clive Savacool Suzuki GSXR 750

3 Jose Flores Yamaha R6

4 Stephen Dummit Suzuki GSXR 1000

Legacy
Middleweight Novice

1 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

2 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

3 Tyler McFalls Suzuki GSXR-600

4 Ryan Peterson Yamaha YZF-R6

5 Tico Curling Suzuki GSXR
750

750
Superstock

1 Berto Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha R6

4 Robert
Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Jacob Hennen Yamaha
R6


750 Superstock Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha
R6

2 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki
ZX6R

3 Tyler McFalls Suzuki
GSXR-600

4 Philip
Fernandez Yamaha R6

Dustin Dominguez Wins CMRA Formula One Race At MotorSports Ranch

Kyle Fox had a big crash on Saturday at the end of the Endurance race but came back to podium in four of his races Sunday during the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s (CMRA) fifth round of CMRA Ultra Lightweight and Championship sprints this past Sunday, July 28, on the 1.7-mile clockwise course at MotorSports Ranch in Cresson, Texas.

Fox put his head down to podium in four of his six races. Fox earned two first place wins in 250 Superstock Expert with a fastest lap for the race of 1:28.010 and Formula 40 Middleweight Expert with a fast lap of 1:18.870. Fox also finished third in 250 Superbike Expert with a fast lap for the race of 1:26.823 and 300 Superbike Expert with a personal fast lap of 1:25.834.

Dustin Dominguez turned the fastest lap of the day and took the first place overall Formula 1 Expert finish with a lap time of 1:14.793 just .614 seconds off of the CMRA track record for the clockwise direction.

CMRA Novice racer, Dezrae Caldwell found her way into the spotlight again this weekend with three first place finishes this past Sunday. Caldwell received first place finishes in D Superbike Novice with a fast lap of 1:27.422, 500 Superstock Novice with a fast lap of 1:26.629, and 500 GP Novice with a fast lap for her class of 1:25.652.

Another outstanding Novice this past Sunday was Ben Hunter turned the fastest lap for the Novice group during the A Superbike Novice race with a laptime of 1:17.825.

Kyle Fox #9 would like to thank his sponsors: Pirelli and South Central Race Center

Dustin Dominguez #68 would like to thank all his sponsors: Kawasaki, Dunlop, RaceworX, GP Suspension, Graves Motorsports, Motion Pro, Arai, GT2 Leathers, Specialized Race Gear, and VP Fuels

Dezrae Caldwell #814 would like to thank all her sponsors: Arai, Texas Tornado Boot Camp, P1Racing, K-tech, RideOSA, CycleGear, MXGurl, Bill’s Exhaust, Orient Express, APRacing, Chaotic Rods and Custums

Ben Hunter #419 would like to thank his sponsors: P1Racing, South Central Race Center, 380 Racing, and Leather and Lace.

For a complete list of the weekend results and standings, please visit the CMRA website. www.CMRAracing.com. The next round of CMRA Championship Sprints will be held on May 20, 2018, at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Hallett, Oklahoma. Details for the weekend will be announced when finalized. Come out and see some great racing action!

RESULTS

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT

1. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

2. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

3. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Kevin Olmedo (Kaw 400)

6. Jordan Pence (Suz SV650)

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE

1. Brandon Clark (Suz SV650)

2. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

3. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

4. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

5. Ronald Ducharme (Suz SV650)

6. Eli Todich (Suz SV650)

RES – C SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

2. Ben Hunter (Hon CBR600RR)

3. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Bobby Crandell (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

500 CLASSIC

1. David Dahms (Kaw EX500)

2. Sean Brown (Kaw EX500)

3. Wiley Clark (Yam YZ400F)

4. Phil Whisman (Yam YZ450)

250 SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Jeremy Harvey (Kaw EX250)

2. Daisy DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

3. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR250R)

250 SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

2. Terry Guimond (Kaw EX250)

3. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

4. Patrick Gallahue (Kaw EX250)

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Doug Frenchak (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Alan Phillips (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Joseph Caruso (BMW S1000RR)

6. Bobby Davies (Yam YZF-R1)

300 SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Jim Whitten (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Shane Smith (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Manny Poulis (Yam YZF-R3)

300 SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

2. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

3. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Aundre McCullen (Yam YZF-R3)

FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT EXPERT

1. John Orchard (Kaw 400)

2. Danny Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Chad Steinhoff (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Ken Mathews (KTM RC 390)

5. Robert Nickell (Hon RS125)

FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGT NOVICE

1. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Ronald Ducharme (Suz SV650)

3. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

4. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

5. Phil Whisman (Yam YZ450)

6. Nelson Beltran (Yam YZF-R3)

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Ben Hunter ( Yam YZF-R1)

2. Corey Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Ronnie Grove (Yam YZF-R1)

4. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Tristan Klinetobe (Yam YZF-R6)

6. John DeMasters (Kaw ZX-10R)

500 GP EXPERT

1. Kevin Olmedo (Kaw 400)

2. Jesse Smartt (Kaw 400)

3. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Manny Poulis (Kaw 400)

5. John Orchard (Kaw 400)

6. Steven Shakespeare (Kaw 400)

TX TOY SALES – C SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

2. JC Camacho (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 2 EXPERT

1. Ty Howard (KTM Duke 790)

2. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

3. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Jordan Pence (Suz SV650)

6. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

FORMULA 1 EXPERT

1. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Doug Frenchak (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Alan Phillips (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Lucas Silva (Suz GSXR600)

6. Bobby Davies (Yam YZF-R1)

SPORTRIDERCOACING – PROV NOV HEAVYWEIGHT

1. Ross Brady (Hon CBR1000RR)

2. Robert Sullivan (Apr Tuono 1000)

3. Brian Rinner (Hon RC51)

SPORTRIDERCOACHING – PROV NOV LIGHTWEIGHT

1. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. JC Camacho (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Jay Bullard (Kaw ZX-6R)

THE METRIC GARAGE – C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Bobby Crandell (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Ben Hunter (Hon CBR600RR)

6. Brendan Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

2. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

3. Jim Whitten (Ducati 1000SS)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

6. Steven Shakespeare (Duc Monster 803)

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

4. Scott Wilson (Suz SV650)

3:16 TRACK DAYS – FORMULA 1 NOVICE

1. Corey Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Ben Hunter (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Marcelo Fartura (Suz GSXR1000)

4. Ronnie Grove (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

6. Tristan Klinetobe (Yam YZF-R6)

500 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Ben Avila (Kaw 400)

6. Tuval Arad (Kaw 400)

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Brandie Cox (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Charles Klea (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

TX TOY SALES – B SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

2. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

3. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Brendan Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Alfonso Lopez (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. David Baumgarten (Kaw ZX-6R)

500 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Cory Burleson (Kaw 400)

2. JC Camacho (Kaw 400)

3. Tyler Raboin (Kaw 400)

4. Manny Poulis (Kaw 400)

5. Steven Shakespeare (Kaw 400)

500 GP NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Ben Avila (Kaw 400)

4. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Tuval Arad (Kaw 400)

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT

1. Shane Smith (Tri Daytona 675)

2. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

3. Ken Mathews (Tri Daytona 675)

4. Chandler Slagle (Suz SV650)

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE

1. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

2. Marco Soto (Duc 848)

3. Henry Vo (Duc 749S)

4. James DeFrain (Tri Daytona 675)

MODERN CLASSIC

1. Walter Walker III (Suz GSXR750)

2. Ross Brady (Hon CBR1000RR)

3. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Shane Abbott (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. David Lang (Hon CBR1000RR)

6. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)

250 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR250R)

2. Jim Whitten (Kaw EX250)

3. Jeremy Harvey (Kaw EX250)

4. Daisy DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

250 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Marcelo Fartura (Kaw EX250)

2. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

3. Terry Guimond (Kaw EX250)

4. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

5. Patrick Gallahue (Kaw EX250)

THE REALTIME GROUP/SHAKESPEARE – FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Jack Vigneau (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Dewayne Davis (Suz GSXR1000)

3. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1)

4. Luis Gouveia (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Pete Martins (Suz GSXR1000)

6. Dolph McVicker (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Marcelo Fartura (Suz GSXR1000)

2. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

3. Rob Sullivan (Apr RSV4)

FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Chad Steinhoff (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Ken Mathews (Tri Daytona 675)

4. Charles Klea (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Shane Abbott (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Alfonso Lopez (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Allan Boyd (Yam YZF-R6)

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 42 Is Now Available

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

MotoAmerica – We discuss all five MotoAmerica classes. We talk what happened at Round 6 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca plus what you can expect at the upcoming Round 7 at Sonoma Raceway.

We talk:

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

MotoGP: Alex Rins Says The Performance Of His Suzuki Has Been “Steadily Improving”

OFF TO BRNO TO KICK START STRONG SECOND HALF

After a three-week long summer break, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR are warming up their engines to restart racing for the second half of the season. The Czech circuit of Brno will be the backdrop of the 10th GP of 2019, and it will go back-to-back with the Austrian GP at Spielberg.

Alex Rins and Joan Mir spent their holidays enjoying some rest, but also training hard to stay in shape for the remaining races. Likewise, the engineers – both in Hamamatsu and Europe – used the time to revise data and prepare for the second part of the season.

The Automotodrom Brno is a wonderful, flowing, track in the middle of the countryside, characterised by uphill and downhills. Engine power and gearing are key elements to taking on the track. The weather can be a factor as well, as the region can be subjected to sudden changes in conditions.

Davide Brivio – Team Manager:

“It’s good to be back at the races, we’re ready to take advantage of our strong first half of the season and we hope we can continue on this good path. We’ve already shown that we are competitive, and our target now is to continue to prove this potential. Alex is able to fight among the top positions in every race, while Joan is steadily getting closer to the top. The circuit of Brno is a fascinating track – maybe on paper it’s not one of our best tracks, but the progress we’ve made so far in terms of performance give us positivity for this weekend. It will be an important race for moral as well, because it will kick off of the second half of the championship and we want to go to Austria in good spirits too.”

Alex Rins:

“The holidays are finally over and it’s time to get back on track, which makes me happy! During these three weeks I had some rest and relaxation, but I wanted to execute a good training programme, so I would be ready to jump into the second part of the Championship. The first half of the season has been a positive one for me, not only for the results but especially for the bike performance that has been steadily improving. With the team we are on a good path, so now we have to forget the vacation time and refocus on what’s important; to further improve our strengths.

Joan Mir:

“I must say I’ve had a very good holiday; I could relax and enjoy some time with my friends and family, but I also trained hard to be in good shape. I’m ready to get back on my GSX-RR, and actually I can’t wait! At the last races before the break I found a very positive feeling with the bike and I could steadily improve my performances. I can’t wait to rediscover that feeling and continue working. Brno is a circuit that I like and where I have won in the past, so I have good memories there.”

Sylvain Guintoli:

“The last couple of months have been fantastic, and I’ve been very busy since the race in Barcelona. In July, I made 3 trips to Japan to prepare for the Suzuka 8 Hours race, and I also had a really interesting test session in Motegi with the MotoGP Test Team. Last Sunday, I raced in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours with the Suzuki Yoshimura Racing Superbike. I got a strong start and it felt amazing to be leading the race during most of my first stint (session). Brno is coming next, a great track where I can’t wait to catchup with the GP Team and ride my GSX-RR again.”

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF BRNO CIRCUIT:

Frankie Carchedi – Crew Chief, Joan Mir: “Brno is a very flowing track – it’s similar to Mugello but without the really long straight. There are a lot of changes of direction, which makes it really important to have an ‘easy’ and well-balanced bike that handles well. The majority of the corners are second gear, so it’s also crucial to have good engine braking and the gearing exactly right. The middle sector suits our bike well and the track is quite wide, which allows for fast and sweeping lines. Aerodynamics don’t come into play so much here, but power and torque are useful – especially in the final sector. The weather can vary here; and when it’s hot it can be slippery, but in the wet it’s really grippy!” 

​MIC Launches Long-Term Initiative To Attract New Riders

Consulting firm Centauric LLC selected to lead research-based phase of long-term program

Strategic plan to be unveiled at the MIC’s AIMExpo Presented by Nationwide

IRVINE, Calif., – The Motorcycle Industry Council is launching a broad, long-term initiative to bring more people into the world of motorcycling, the MIC board of directors announced today.

“It’s clear the industry needs to reach and inspire new customers. While many of us, with our individual businesses, have taken steps to grow ridership, we also should be working together, and the MIC wants to help make that happen,” said Paul Vitrano, MIC board chair and senior assistant general counsel at Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Inc. “To help us fully understand the barriers to entry, and to create an inclusive strategic plan to conquer those barriers that will be available to all stakeholders, we have partnered with a team of researchers and strategists to bring fresh perspectives to this challenge and opportunity.”

Following a months-long competitive search, the MIC hired consulting firm Centauric LLC to lead the first phase of this initiative. “Centauric has committed an impressive multi-disciplinary team of behavioral scientists, engineers, and business consultants, and takes a unique approach to problem-solving. We are excited to be working with them on this critical initiative,” Vitrano said.

With the MIC’s in-depth library of primary industry research as a starting point, Centauric has begun conducting secondary and additional primary research that, after a series of ideation and solution labs involving a mix of industry stakeholders, will lead to a strategic plan. The plan will be presented at the MIC’s American International Motorcycle Expo Presented by Nationwide in September in Columbus, Ohio.

“This is not designed to be a quick fix, nor is it just about sales,” said Chuck Boderman, MIC vice chair, and vice president, motorcycle division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “It’s about showing people how motorcycles can fit into and enrich their lives, no matter where they live, what they do, what their hobbies are, or how old or young they are. This will take time, so we are committed to building a campaign that takes the long view. We strongly encourage the entire industry to attend AIMExpo to learn more about the program, and how united as one, we can attract new riders to motorcycling.”

To register to attend AIMExpo presented by Nationwide, September 26-29, click here.

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers, distributors, dealers and retailers of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, ROVs, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts, accessories and related goods and services, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at mic.org.

Moto2 World Championship: Iker Lecuona To Replace Brad Binder On Red Bull KTM Ajo Team In 2020

Red Bull KTM Ajo have signed 19 year old Spaniard Iker Lecuona to ride alongside Jorge Martin for the 2020 Moto2 FIM World Championship.

The racer from Valencia has almost three seasons of experience in the intermediate class – with one podium finish – since making his debut at the 2016 British Grand Prix. Lecuona is also familiar to Team Principal Aki Ajo after having worked with the Finn and his crew while deputising for the injured Martin at the 2018 end-of-season Valencia test.

He currently competes on KTM equipment and shone in 2018 with a runner-up result at his home round and classified 12th in the championship standings. Lecuona has logged three top tens so far in 2019 (with a 4th place in Argentina).

His signature in Red Bull KTM works team colours for next season gives the Ajo set-up an all-Spanish roster as he takes the seat next to Martin and the KTM RC12 motorcycle vacated by current incumbent Brad Binder as the South African moves to the Red Bull KTM Tech2 squad in the MotoGP division.

Iker Lecuona: “I’m really happy to have signed with Red Bull KTM Ajo. I think it is a great step for me and I’ve always wanted to be part of an official team, and one with these possibilities. I’ll be giving 100% to make the most of it in the world championship.”

Aki Ajo, Team Principal: “We are very happy to announce this new agreement between KTM, our team and Iker Lecuona. It’s great to be able to work with a rider with whom we have previous experience as we know his personality, his ethic and his riding style. Without a doubt, that’s a very positive point. Also, I’m very impressed by Iker’s development since he came into the World Championship. He’s learned the working methods required at this level and above all he has grown as a rider. His latest performances show that he’s gained a lot of experience and that he is now one of the leading riders in the Moto2 category.”

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It’s great news for us that we can attract another young rider like Iker with such potential and, again, it is a testament to Aki and his team that racers are hungry to be part of the structure we are building in MotoGP. We’ve had some fast talent through Moto2 in the last few years and we’re hopeful Iker can be part of that story.”

MRA Racing This Coming Weekend At High Plains Raceway

Denver, CO – The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is racing at High Plains Raceway (HPR) this weekend, August 3-4, for the fifth round of it’s 2019 Championship Season. Join us for non stop high octane excitement as the fastest riders in the region race head to head on everything from 250cc production motorcycles to 200hp superbikes at HPR’s West Course!

Racing action starts at 10:00 am both days. Admission is only $12 for adults and is good for the whole weekend. Kids under 12, military personnel, law enforcement and emergency responders are free! Stop by any Colorado motorcycle dealership for a 2-for-1 admission pass and then bring a friend. Spectators are welcome to walk through the pits to see the riders and machines up close.

A full list of sponsored classes can be found here: https://www.mra-racing.org/racers/2019-class-sponsors/

Live timing and scoring is available for all races on Race Monitor, Race Hero and MyLaps mobile apps, and online at http://www.mra-racing.org/racers/live-timing/

The SuperStreet program will run this weekend for those riders that want to take it to the track and work on their technique during a race weekend. Maximum SuperStreet riders per weekend will be limited to 26 and the spots are filling up fast! More information about this program and how to get started can all be found online on our website – https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information/

High Plains Raceway – https://www.highplainsraceway.com/

93301 US-36, Deer Trail, CO 80105

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Canadian Superbike: Alex Welsh To Compete On 2020-Model BMW S1000RR At 2019 Season Finale

Welsh to Debut 2020 BMW S1000RR Superbike at Mopar CTMP Final Round

Toronto, ON – BMW Motorrad Canada have confirmed the former Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship star Alex Welsh will compete in the final races of the 2019 campaign at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park August 9-11, his return also marking the debut of the brand-new BMW S1000RR Superbike.

Welsh, of Uxbridge, ON, most recently complete full-time on the CSBK tour in 2014 and has two wins in Pro Superbike National Feature race action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, both on Suzuki GSX-R1000 equipment. The 31-year-old retired from serious racing when he took up his role within the marketing group at BMW Motorrad Canada.

The popular Welsh will race with the number 70 in his return to the Canadian National motorcycle road racing tour.

BMW had planned to debut their completely revamped S1000RR at the start of the 2020 Canadian race season but recently requested an early homologation from CSBK organizers Professional Motorsports Productions when it was clear the new bike would be available to customers in the summer of 2019. P.M.P. agreed to move up the approval of the latest S1000RR, including the M model that will form the basis for the Welsh effort at the former Mosport, for August 9-11.

The first batch of the new S1000RR have now arrived in Canada and are available at BMW retailers for customers who pre-ordered the latest Superbike. The new machine is the first completely revamped version of the S1000RR, a bike that has won the Canadian National overall Championship in seven of the last eight race seasons.

Brett McCormick of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan gave the BMW four-cylinder a first title in the new machine’s second year of race activity in 2011. Since then, Lynden, ON’s Jordan Szoke has dominated the Championship chase, taking the “Canada Cup” for BMW six times, including two perfect seasons.

Currently, Ben Young of Collingwood, ON, holds a commanding lead on the 2018 version of the S1000RR atop the series standings for the Mopar CSBK overall National Professional crown. BMW Motorrad Canada have also signed to sponsor the C.T.M.P. National doubleheader weekend in 2019 and 2020.

Welsh, a former works Kawasaki and Suzuki racer, most recently competed aboard a development Yamaha with Hindle support at the C.T.M.P. National races in 2015, earning a podium. Canadian-based manufacturer Hindle are a supporter of his latest project, constructing an exhaust system for the all-new BMW and progressing with rear wheel dynamometer testing on a Dynojet Dyno at their base in Port Perry, ON.

Practice and Dunlop SuperPole Qualifying for the final Double Header event of 2019 takes place Friday, August 9 at C.T.M.P., north east of Oshawa, ON. 

Quick Look: Kawasaki Z400 Hits The Sweet Spot

Featured in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World:

      The new motorcycle market is growing again,
especially in the naked/standard sport segment, and Kawasaki knows it. Where
the company had one naked sport motorcycle just a 
few years ago, Kawasaki’s Z family has quickly grown to
include three models: The Z900, Z650 and Z125 Pro. T
hat left a noticeable hole in the lineup, until
now. 

      Kawasaki has built the 2019 Z400 to appeal to
entry-level buyers and enthusiasts on a budget. It is a simple, stylish,
comfortable, yet very capable motorcycle at an affordable price. The Z400 is
based on the popular (and very successful in racing) Ninja 400, introduced in 
2018 …

–Quick Look: Kawasaki Z400, Hitting The Sweet Spot, by David Swarts,

in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World

Kawasaki knows that even in the
naked/standard sport motorcycle category, riders want performance, and the Z400
packages solid power, easy handling and a plush ride in a machine that won’t
break the bank budget. For riding impressions, read the July 2019 issue of
Roadracing World!



(Above) The Kawasaki Z400: “The best part of the Z400 is by far its engine, and the Kawasaki performs like a larger machine.” – David Swarts, Roadracing World Associate Editor.


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How And Why: Cleaning Brake Calipers For Peak Performance

Featured in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World:

     There is no such thing as a low-maintenance
racebike at the World Championship level. The thought struck me as I was
walking through the garages at Jerez at the end of the Superbike World
Championship season, and I watched mechanics going through their end-of-day
rituals after Saturday’s track sessions were completed.

     It was especially fascinating to watch mechanics
working in the garages where the World Supersport 300 competitors were based,
because on the surface, there should have been very little to actually do to
the Yamaha YZF-R3s, Kawasaki Ninja 400Rs, Honda CBR500Rs, and KTM RC 390s that
race in the class. Racing modifications allowed by the rules are very limited,
so much so that many competitors transport their bikes in the same truck to the
races, 
completely unconcerned about revealing performance
secrets to each other. There just aren’t any!

     But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to be
done. Saturday afternoon meant a partial disassembly for the bikes of the front
runners. Radiators were removed, taken out back, washed and blown clean with
compressed air. The entire bike was cleaned.

     Of particular interest to me was the brake
servicing. In most of the garages, the brake calipers were removed, the pads
pulled, and a mechanic then carefully scrubbed the caliper pistons …

– Cleaning Brake Calipers, by Michael Gougis, in the July 2019 Issue of Roadracing World

It’s not glamorous work, but
keeping your brakes at the peak of their performance capabilities not only pays
off in terms of safety, but can make a difference in the speed of your
racebike. And it can make an even more significant difference in the rider’s
ability to brake with precision and confidence. There’s a reason pro teams pay
so much attention to cleaning their brake caliper pistons. Read about why – and
how – in the July 2019 issue of Roadracing World!

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AFM: Andrew Lee Takes Formula Pacific Victory At Scorching Thunderhill Raceway Park (Updated)

Editor’s Note: This official press release issued by AFM states that the fast time set in Formula Pacific qualifying was 1:45.579. According to official AFM results posted online, the fast time was actually 1:46.579.


AFM Racing Series

Round Four

In
California, we are very familiar with extreme weather. The 114-degree
temperatures ensured conditions were difficult for all this past weekend, July
27th and 28th at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California. Riders in all
classes would be struggling for grip, endurance, and power all weekend.

The
forecast was weighing on the mind of everyone in the AFM paddock this week, and
as Friday’s track day event concluded, we only saw triple digits in the late
afternoon. However, that would be the coldest day of the weekend, with the
ambient temperature topping out at 114 on Sunday, and the track being a warm
146.

The
heat would claim its first high profile victim before a green flag dropped.
During Formula Pacific qualifying, championship leader Jayson Uribe lost the
rear end of his Honda exiting the rapid turn 2 and was spit off the bike.
Unfortunately, Uribe’s bike landed on top of him, trapping him between the bike
and the track. Uribe was airlifted from Thunderhill, but he is hoping to make
enough of a recovery to ride at Sonoma. Whether or not that is for the
MotoAmerica round at Sonoma in two weeks, or AFM Round 5 on August 31, remains
to be seen.

Valentin
Debise came out of Formula Pacific qualifying on top with a lap of 1:45.579.
Uribe qualified second but was ruled out of racing on Sunday. Andrew Lee would
then start second, with Wyatt Farris, Jordan Edginton, and Ezra Beaubier
rounding out the top five starters.

As
always, racing got underway on Saturday afternoon. One of the fiercest on-track
rivalries of the season has been in Afemme Lightweight, between Aliki Karayan
and Shiree Cano. The two women have gone
at it hard all year, and Saturday was no different. Karayan came out the victor
this round, by a mere 1.154 seconds after six laps. Cano, however, took home a
nice consolation prize, a new lap record for the class, at 2:11.810.

In the
Afemme expert class, it was Shelina Moreda who came out the victor on her
Yamaha R1 over Daniela Fredrick and Valentine Welch. Moreda was coming off her
MotoAmerica Stock 1000 debut at Laguna Seca and was in top form. Moreda would
go on to compete in three classes on Sunday, charging through the field from
the back to the front in every race. In Open Superbike, Moreda would move up
from 18th to 8th place, battling with the boys to the finish. There are
certainly a few guys looking over their shoulders at Moreda, but the majority
are already chasing her.

The
other woman to watch this year is Ashlee Pull on her Yamaha R3. She continued
right where she left off at Round 3, winning 300 World Supersport, and 350
Supersport. Unfortunately, in her third race, 350 SBK, a racing incident on the
last lap took her out of contention. Pull has had a fantastic season so far,
and is near the top of championship in all three classes. And with two rounds
still to come at Thunderhill, she has a great chance at the overall
championship.

With
Uribe out of action, the door was open for Graves Motorsports Kawasaki riders Lee and Debise. Debise set the fastest time in qualifying and won the
first 1000cc race on Sunday, Open Superbike, by just under four seconds on his
ZX-10R. Lee placed second with Farris rounding out the podium.

On
Sunday afternoon, Lee found nearly two seconds over his fastest times in the
morning, stretching out a ten second lead over his teammate, Debise, to win the
feature Formula Pacific race. AFM number five plate holder, Edginton
secured his first-ever Formula Pacific podium on his Yamaha R1, crossing the
line third, ahead of Giya Myshlyayev, fourth, and Farris, fifth.

Edginton
had a weekend to remember. Riding a Ninja 250, SV650 and Yamaha R1, this season
he lives up to the cliche “jack of all trades”. The twenty-four-year-old
student from Napa, California, took home first place in Legacy Lightweight and
Open GP, in addition to a second place in Middleweight Singles & Twins, and
the aforementioned third place in Formula Pacific. To top it off, he added a
new class record to the list of Sunday accolades, clocking a 1:58.13 in Legacy
Lightweight on his SV650. Edginton is one of the fast men at the club, hence
the number five plate, but he is quickly proving he can run with some of the
fastest riders in the nation.

On the
600cc machines, Debise would prove dominant on his Graves ZX-6R,
winning both Superstock and Superbike over Stephen Rue and Samuel Gluss. Rue
popped the motor on his Honda CBR600RR during Friday practice and was forced
to ride his girlfriends Yamaha R6. The engine failure proved to be fortuitous
for Rue, as he went on to ride amazingly well on the R6, lapping just two
tenths off his personal best despite the adverse conditions.

The
closest 600 race of the weekend was Formula 1. Debise and the Graves
Motorsports team chose to sit this one out. The top three riders were all
lapping within two-tenths of one another, and things stayed close all race.
Berto Woolridge would take the win on his Yamaha R6, over Thunderhill debutant
Daniel Riser. Riser mastered the track on his first weekend and thoroughly
impressed on his Kawasaki ZX-6R, adding to his success early in the season at
Buttonwillow. Third place was taken by XS Racing rider Nick Lundqvist, who beat
out Samuel Gluss for his first-ever Formula I podium. Speaking to Lundqvist
after the race, he was very excited with his finish. “It’s not my first podium, but it is my
first podium in Formula I, or as I like to say, my first real race podium!” Once again, the 600 classes were well attended,
with over forty riders registered to race the various classes this weekend.

The
AFM will be back in action for Round Five at Sonoma Raceway on August 31.

Keep
up to date with everything AFM between rounds by following @raceafm on Facebook
and Instagram.

Results:

Formula
40 Lightweight

1 Aaron Tulchinsky Yamaha FZ07

2 Jesse Davis Yamaha FZ07

3 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

4 Michael Souza Suzuki SV650

5 Mark Elrod Honda NC450V

Formula
40 Lightweight Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha R6-450

2 Duncan Thomas Suzuki SV650

3 Jaymes Frost MORIWAKI
MD250H

Afemme
Lightweight

1 Aliki Karayan Kawasaki Ninja
300

2 Shiree Cano Kawasaki Ninja 300

Afemme
Lightweight Novice

1 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

2 Kalen Brock Yamaha
Yamaha R3

3 Bridgette LeBer Yamaha R6-450

4 Justine Castle Kawasaki 300

5 Sara Thomas Yamaha R3

400
Supersport

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

400
Supersport Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Alex Ricci Kawasaki Ninja 400

350
Supersport

1 Ashlee Deskin Yamaha R3

2 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3

3 Steve Driscoll Yamaha R3

4 Lisa Kinberger Yamaha R3

5 Eric Rogers Kawasaki 300

350
Supersport Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Matthieu Massicotte Kawasaki 300

3 Kimie Sako Kawasaki
Kawasaki 300

4 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

Clubman
Lightweight

1 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

3 Charlie Busa Kawasaki 300

Formula
50

1 Gavin Botha Aprilia
RSV4

2 Robert Lazzarini Yamaha R6

3 Haim Beressi Yamaha R6

4 Michael Kim Yamaha R6

5 John Anderson Yamaha R6

Formula
50 Novice

1 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

2 Greg Brazell Suzuki GSXR
1000

3 Victor Demitrios Suzuki GSXR 1000

Clubman
Heavyweight

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX10R

2 Scott Turner BMW S10000RR

Afemme Expert

1 Shelina Moreda Yamaha
R1

2 Daniela Fredrick Yamaha R6

3 Valentine Welch Suzuki GSX-R450


Clubman
Middleweight

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

2 Luis Nunes Yamaha
R6

3 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki
ZX6R

4 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

5 Stuart Clotworthy Yamaha R6

400
Superbike

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400

400
Superbike Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Alex Ricci Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

Legacy
Lightweight

1 Jordan Edginton Suzuki SV 650

2 Shane Austin Suzuki SV650

Legacy
Lightweight Novice

1 David Rodrigues Honda F4i

2 Duncan Thomas Suzuki SV650

Vintage

1 Kevin McKee Kawasaki Z1

2 Paul Kieffer Suzuki GS1000E

3 Terry Cheney Honda CB900F

4 Mark McKinney Suzuki GS750E

5 Thomas Dorsey Yamaha XJ550R

350
Superbike

1 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3

2 Steve Driscoll Yamaha R3

3 Lisa Kinberger Yamaha
R3

4 Pao Vang Yamaha
R3

5 David Pearce Yamaha R3

350
Superbike Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Kimie Sako Kawasaki Ninja 300

3 Matthieu Massicotte Kawasaki Ninja 300

4 Christjan Larsen Yamaha R3

5 Reece Warfield KTM RC390

Open
Superbike

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Wyatt Farris Kawasaki
ZX-10R

4 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

Open
Superbike Novice

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Scott Turner BMW S10000RR

3 Christian Meter Yamaha R1S

4 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

750
Superbike

1 Berto Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Patrick Murphy Yamaha R6

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha R6

4 Jake Whitcomb Yamaha R6

5 Jesse Carter Suzuki GSXR
750

750
Superbike Novice

1 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

2 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

3 Chris Stewart Kawasaki ZX6R

4 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

5 Tico Curling Suzuki GSXR 750

Lightweight
Superbike

1 Jordan Edginton Suzuki SV 650

2 Brandon Crawford Kawasaki Ninja 650

3 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

4 Aaron Tulchinsky Yamaha FZ07

5 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

Lightweight
Twins

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

4 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

Lightweight
Twins Novice

1 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Wah Shuen Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

4 David Eddie Kawasaki Ninja 400

5 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

Formula
Singles

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

3 Reece Warfield KTM RC390

600
Superbike

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX6R

2 Stephen Rue Yamaha R6

3 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

4 Robert Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Daniel Riser Kawasaki ZX6R

600
Superbike Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha R6

2 Chris Stewart Kawasaki ZX6R

3 Stuart Clotworthy Yamaha R6

4 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki ZX6R

5 Nicholas Patane Yamaha R6

Open
GP Expert

1 Jordan Edginton Yamaha YZF-R1

2 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

4 Nick Allison Suzuki
GSXR1000

5 Kevin Murphy Suzuki
GSXR1000

Open
GP Novice

1 Trevor Bjorgum Kawasaki ZX10R

2 Ted Glassford BMW S1000RR

3 Donyel Jones-Williams Yamaha
R1

Open
Twins

1 Jimmy Weidman Ducati Panigale
R

2 Matthew Houston Ducati 899

3 Craig Grantham Ducati 996


Super
Dino

1 Roger Baker Yamaha R1

2 Stephen Dummit Suzuki GSXR 1000

3 Craig Grantham Ducati 996

Middleweight
Singles & Twins

1 Martin
Sullivan Suzuki SV650

2 Jordan
Edginton Suzuki SV650

3 Brandon
Crawford Kawasaki
Ninja 650

4 Jesse Davis Yamaha
FZ07

450 Superbike

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki
Ninja 400R

2 Brandon Souza Yamaha
R450

3 Paul Johnson Yamaha
R450

4 Max Sawicky Yamaha
R450

5 Owen Flatley Yamaha
R450

450 Superbike Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha
R450

2 Allard Chu Yamaha
R450

3 John Rice Yamaha
R450


Formula I

1 Berto
Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Daniel Riser Kawasaki
ZX6R

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha
R6

4 Patrick Murphy Yamaha R6

5 Gordon Pull Kawasaki ZX-6R

Formula I Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha
YZFR6

2 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GX-R 750

3 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki ZX6R

4 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

5 John Jackson Yamaha R6

Formula
III

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Marc Edwards Kawasaki Ninja
400

3 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Paul Johnson Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400


Formula
III Novice

1 Brandon DeGerald Kawasaki Ninja 400

2 Aden Thao Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

4 Ozzy Thebe KTM RC390

5 Robert Sissons Kawasaki Ninja
300

Formula
IV

1 Brandon Crawford Kawasaki Ninja 650

2 Martin Sullivan Suzuki SV650

3 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

4 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

5 Jesse Davis Yamaha FZ07


Formula
Pacific

1 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 Jordan Edginton Yamaha YZF-R1

4 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Wyatt Farris Kawasaki
ZX-10R

450
Supersport

1 Brandon Souza Yamaha R450

2 Paul Johnson Yamaha R450

3 Max Sawicky Yamaha R450

4 Owen Flatley Yamaha R450

5 Michael Welch Suzuki GSX-R450

450
Supersport Novice

1 Miles Beacham Yamaha R450

2 Allard Chu Yamaha R450


Calishine
Racing Ninja 400 Cup

1 Rocco Landers Kawasaki Ninja
400

2 Nikolas Thompson Kawasaki Ninja 400

3 Brian Bartlow Kawasaki Ninja
400

4 Patryk Buchcik Kawasaki Ninja
400

5 Valentine Welch Kawasaki Ninja
400


300
World Supersport

1 Ashlee Deskin Yamaha R3

2 Lucky Odisetti Yamaha R3


300
World Supersport Novice

1 Kelton Dockendorf KTM RC390

2 Kimie Sako Kawasaki
Ninja 300

3 Krissie Coseteng Yamaha R3

4 Ladislav Teshale Sucik Honda
CBR500R

5 Robert Sissons Kawasaki Ninja
300

600 Superstock

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX6R

2 Stephen Rue Yamaha R6

3 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

4 Robert Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Michael Kim Yamaha YR6

Open
Superstock

1 Valentin Debise Kawasaki ZX-10R

2 Andrew Lee Kawasaki ZX-10R

3 George Myshlyayev Kawasaki ZX-10R

4 Tyler Wolters Kawasaki ZX-10R

5 Kevin Murphy Suzuki
GSXR1000

Legacy
Middleweight

1 Jesse Carter Suzuki GSXR
750

2 Clive Savacool Suzuki GSXR 750

3 Jose Flores Yamaha R6

4 Stephen Dummit Suzuki GSXR 1000

Legacy
Middleweight Novice

1 Jeremy Taubman Suzuki GSXR 750

2 Oue Vang Yamaha R6

3 Tyler McFalls Suzuki GSXR-600

4 Ryan Peterson Yamaha YZF-R6

5 Tico Curling Suzuki GSXR
750

750
Superstock

1 Berto Wooldridge Yamaha R6

2 Samuel Gluss Yamaha R6

3 Nick Lundquist Yamaha R6

4 Robert
Brittain Yamaha R6

5 Jacob Hennen Yamaha
R6


750 Superstock Novice

1 Hugo Peralta Yamaha
R6

2 Tyler Bacon Kawasaki
ZX6R

3 Tyler McFalls Suzuki
GSXR-600

4 Philip
Fernandez Yamaha R6

Dustin Dominguez Wins CMRA Formula One Race At MotorSports Ranch

Kyle Fox had a big crash on Saturday at the end of the Endurance race but came back to podium in four of his races Sunday during the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s (CMRA) fifth round of CMRA Ultra Lightweight and Championship sprints this past Sunday, July 28, on the 1.7-mile clockwise course at MotorSports Ranch in Cresson, Texas.

Fox put his head down to podium in four of his six races. Fox earned two first place wins in 250 Superstock Expert with a fastest lap for the race of 1:28.010 and Formula 40 Middleweight Expert with a fast lap of 1:18.870. Fox also finished third in 250 Superbike Expert with a fast lap for the race of 1:26.823 and 300 Superbike Expert with a personal fast lap of 1:25.834.

Dustin Dominguez turned the fastest lap of the day and took the first place overall Formula 1 Expert finish with a lap time of 1:14.793 just .614 seconds off of the CMRA track record for the clockwise direction.

CMRA Novice racer, Dezrae Caldwell found her way into the spotlight again this weekend with three first place finishes this past Sunday. Caldwell received first place finishes in D Superbike Novice with a fast lap of 1:27.422, 500 Superstock Novice with a fast lap of 1:26.629, and 500 GP Novice with a fast lap for her class of 1:25.652.

Another outstanding Novice this past Sunday was Ben Hunter turned the fastest lap for the Novice group during the A Superbike Novice race with a laptime of 1:17.825.

Kyle Fox #9 would like to thank his sponsors: Pirelli and South Central Race Center

Dustin Dominguez #68 would like to thank all his sponsors: Kawasaki, Dunlop, RaceworX, GP Suspension, Graves Motorsports, Motion Pro, Arai, GT2 Leathers, Specialized Race Gear, and VP Fuels

Dezrae Caldwell #814 would like to thank all her sponsors: Arai, Texas Tornado Boot Camp, P1Racing, K-tech, RideOSA, CycleGear, MXGurl, Bill’s Exhaust, Orient Express, APRacing, Chaotic Rods and Custums

Ben Hunter #419 would like to thank his sponsors: P1Racing, South Central Race Center, 380 Racing, and Leather and Lace.

For a complete list of the weekend results and standings, please visit the CMRA website. www.CMRAracing.com. The next round of CMRA Championship Sprints will be held on May 20, 2018, at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Hallett, Oklahoma. Details for the weekend will be announced when finalized. Come out and see some great racing action!

RESULTS

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT

1. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

2. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

3. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Kevin Olmedo (Kaw 400)

6. Jordan Pence (Suz SV650)

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE

1. Brandon Clark (Suz SV650)

2. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

3. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

4. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

5. Ronald Ducharme (Suz SV650)

6. Eli Todich (Suz SV650)

RES – C SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

2. Ben Hunter (Hon CBR600RR)

3. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Bobby Crandell (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

500 CLASSIC

1. David Dahms (Kaw EX500)

2. Sean Brown (Kaw EX500)

3. Wiley Clark (Yam YZ400F)

4. Phil Whisman (Yam YZ450)

250 SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Jeremy Harvey (Kaw EX250)

2. Daisy DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

3. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR250R)

250 SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

2. Terry Guimond (Kaw EX250)

3. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

4. Patrick Gallahue (Kaw EX250)

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Doug Frenchak (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Alan Phillips (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Joseph Caruso (BMW S1000RR)

6. Bobby Davies (Yam YZF-R1)

300 SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Jim Whitten (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Shane Smith (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Manny Poulis (Yam YZF-R3)

300 SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

2. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

3. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Aundre McCullen (Yam YZF-R3)

FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT EXPERT

1. John Orchard (Kaw 400)

2. Danny Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Chad Steinhoff (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Ken Mathews (KTM RC 390)

5. Robert Nickell (Hon RS125)

FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGT NOVICE

1. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Ronald Ducharme (Suz SV650)

3. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

4. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

5. Phil Whisman (Yam YZ450)

6. Nelson Beltran (Yam YZF-R3)

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Ben Hunter ( Yam YZF-R1)

2. Corey Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Ronnie Grove (Yam YZF-R1)

4. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Tristan Klinetobe (Yam YZF-R6)

6. John DeMasters (Kaw ZX-10R)

500 GP EXPERT

1. Kevin Olmedo (Kaw 400)

2. Jesse Smartt (Kaw 400)

3. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Manny Poulis (Kaw 400)

5. John Orchard (Kaw 400)

6. Steven Shakespeare (Kaw 400)

TX TOY SALES – C SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

2. JC Camacho (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Lucas Silva (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 2 EXPERT

1. Ty Howard (KTM Duke 790)

2. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

3. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Jordan Pence (Suz SV650)

6. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

FORMULA 1 EXPERT

1. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Doug Frenchak (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Alan Phillips (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Jaret Nassaney (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Lucas Silva (Suz GSXR600)

6. Bobby Davies (Yam YZF-R1)

SPORTRIDERCOACING – PROV NOV HEAVYWEIGHT

1. Ross Brady (Hon CBR1000RR)

2. Robert Sullivan (Apr Tuono 1000)

3. Brian Rinner (Hon RC51)

SPORTRIDERCOACHING – PROV NOV LIGHTWEIGHT

1. Cale Essman (Yam YZF-R3)

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. JC Camacho (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Jay Bullard (Kaw ZX-6R)

THE METRIC GARAGE – C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Bobby Crandell (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Ben Hunter (Hon CBR600RR)

6. Brendan Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Daniel Adams (Suz SV650)

2. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

3. Jim Whitten (Ducati 1000SS)

4. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

5. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

6. Steven Shakespeare (Duc Monster 803)

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

4. Scott Wilson (Suz SV650)

3:16 TRACK DAYS – FORMULA 1 NOVICE

1. Corey Taylor (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Ben Hunter (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Marcelo Fartura (Suz GSXR1000)

4. Ronnie Grove (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

6. Tristan Klinetobe (Yam YZF-R6)

500 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Ben Avila (Kaw 400)

6. Tuval Arad (Kaw 400)

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. Kyle Coles (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Brandie Cox (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Charles Klea (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

TX TOY SALES – B SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Robin Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

2. David Gonzalez (Suz GSX-R600)

3. Joe Feco (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Brendan Lawson (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Alfonso Lopez (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. David Baumgarten (Kaw ZX-6R)

500 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Cory Burleson (Kaw 400)

2. JC Camacho (Kaw 400)

3. Tyler Raboin (Kaw 400)

4. Manny Poulis (Kaw 400)

5. Steven Shakespeare (Kaw 400)

500 GP NOVICE

1. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

2. Reid Hall (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Ben Avila (Kaw 400)

4. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Tuval Arad (Kaw 400)

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS EXPERT

1. Shane Smith (Tri Daytona 675)

2. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

3. Ken Mathews (Tri Daytona 675)

4. Chandler Slagle (Suz SV650)

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS NOVICE

1. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

2. Marco Soto (Duc 848)

3. Henry Vo (Duc 749S)

4. James DeFrain (Tri Daytona 675)

MODERN CLASSIC

1. Walter Walker III (Suz GSXR750)

2. Ross Brady (Hon CBR1000RR)

3. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Shane Abbott (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. David Lang (Hon CBR1000RR)

6. Caden McQuhae (Yam YZF-R6)

250 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Kyle Fox (Hon CBR250R)

2. Jim Whitten (Kaw EX250)

3. Jeremy Harvey (Kaw EX250)

4. Daisy DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

250 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Marcelo Fartura (Kaw EX250)

2. William McDowell (Kaw EX250)

3. Terry Guimond (Kaw EX250)

4. Michael DeSimone (Kaw EX250)

5. Patrick Gallahue (Kaw EX250)

THE REALTIME GROUP/SHAKESPEARE – FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Jack Vigneau (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Dewayne Davis (Suz GSXR1000)

3. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1)

4. Luis Gouveia (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Pete Martins (Suz GSXR1000)

6. Dolph McVicker (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Marcelo Fartura (Suz GSXR1000)

2. Chris Welsh (Duc Panigale 1299)

3. Rob Sullivan (Apr RSV4)

FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Chad Steinhoff (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Ken Mathews (Tri Daytona 675)

4. Charles Klea (Yam YZF-R6)

FORMULA 40 MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Shane Abbott (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Alfonso Lopez (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Allan Boyd (Yam YZF-R6)

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 42 Is Now Available

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

MotoAmerica – We discuss all five MotoAmerica classes. We talk what happened at Round 6 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca plus what you can expect at the upcoming Round 7 at Sonoma Raceway.

We talk:

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