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MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Confirm He’s “Working In The Right Direction”

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MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Confirm He’s “Working In The Right Direction”

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP READY TO GET BACK TO BUSINESS IN BRNO

Brno (Czech Republic), 31st July 2019

After a three-week holiday, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is itching to be back on track and start the second half of the MotoGP season at this weekend‘s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky.

After a three-week abstinence from MotoGP racing, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi arrive at the Automotodrom Brno itching to be back on track again. They will be going full steam ahead at the tenth round of the championship, as the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky shares the team‘s title sponsor.

Viñales arrives in Brno holding fifth place in the championship standings, after taking a superb win in Assen and a strong second place at the Sachsenring before the summer break. He is 100 points from first, and 36 points from entering the top-3, which he is aiming for.

The Spaniard is full of energy after three weeks of training and spending time with family and friends, and is ready to fight to make a return to the Brno podium. He stood on the Czech rostrum twice before: in 2013, having secured second place in the Moto3 race, and in 2017 when he took third place on his first race there on a Yamaha.

Valentino Rossi is also looking forward to stepping aboard his beloved YZR-M1 again. The Italian is currently in sixth place in the 2019 MotoGP rankings, just five points behind his team-mate, and is looking to build momentum at a track that‘s also special to him because he secured his first ever 125cc win at the Brno track in 1996.

The Doctor holds a stunning record on Czech soil: his 125cc victory in 1996 was followed by a 250cc win in 1999, a 500cc victory in 2001 and modern era premier class Brno victories in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009. All combined, the nine-time World Champion stood on the podium there 14 times and is keen on adding another Brno trophy to his collection, having finished just off the rostrum in fourth place in the last two years.

Brno already staged motorcycle racing events as far back as 1930, when racers would ride 500cc bikes through the villages and western parts of the city on a 29-km road track. The first Czech GP was held there in 1950 and became part of the World Grand Prix Championship from 1965 to 1982, until the new circuit was built during the 1980s. In 1987 the modern Brno track hosted its first FIM Czech Grand Prix, which soon became popular with both fans and riders thanks to its great atmosphere and location. The natural bowl in which the circuit is situated offers spectators a perfect view of the action as the second half of the season kicks off.

For those who want to get to know the circuit better, check out Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP eSport Rider Lorenzo Daretti‘s eLap around the Automotodrom Brno.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

“We‘ve used the summer break well to recharge our batteries, but now it‘s really time for some action again – we can‘t wait to get back out on track! Both Mack and Vale had the opportunity to relax and also train in preparation for the second half of the championship, which is full on right from the get-go. We start with back-to-back races in Brno and Spielberg, where we will need to push hard, and we also have the Brno test scheduled between these GPs – but we‘re looking forward to it. This year the Monster Energy Czech round is even more special to our team as we share the title sponsor with the event, so we are determined to score top results. We can‘t wait to greet the MotoGP fans again and enjoy the atmosphere, but this is also the time to work hard. It will be crucial that we immediately get into shape and feature at the front. Our goal is to score the best results possible at every weekend and we will put in 100%, like always, to do so.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES

“We‘re starting the second part of the championship in a very positive mood. After the victory in Assen and the second place at Sachsenring we went on holiday feeling very happy, with the conviction that we‘re on the right track and with the peace of mind that you get after a job well done. We have been able to rest a little bit during the summer break, but it was also helpful to complete a lot of training in order to arrive at this GP feeling physically and mentally strong. The next two rounds are held at two tracks that I like a lot but where we‘ll have to work hard to obtain positive results. I think that I can show all my potential there and confirm that we are working in the right direction. Brno is one of my favourite circuits, so I‘ll give it my 100% to continue improving step by step.”

VALENTINO ROSSI

“During this summer break it was important to take some time off after the first part of the season and rest a bit. But now I can’t wait to be back on track, back aboard my M1, and concentrate on this second part. We will have two consecutive GPs where it will be necessary to work well and get the best possible results. It will be an important second half of the season because we need to improve, and we’ll also begin preparing for 2020, starting with Monday’s test. Brno is a track that I’ve always liked. I want to work well with my team to make it a nice weekend. We need a good result, so we’ll do our best.”

Canadian Superbike Video: Full Race Video From Race One July 20 At Atlantic Motorsport Park

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Canadian Superbike Video: Full Race Video From Race One July 20 At Atlantic Motorsport Park

The following video is from Round 4 of the 2019 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship held July 19-21 at Atlantic Motorsport Park, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

This is Mopar Superbike Race One held on July 20, 2019.

MotoGP: PETRONAS Yamaha SRT Riders State Their Goals For Brno

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MotoGP: PETRONAS Yamaha SRT Riders State Their Goals For Brno

Season bursts back into life as Quartararo and Morbidelli head for Brno

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT duo Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli ready to go racing after MotoGP’s summer break

Czech GP 

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo of Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are raring to get the MotoGP season back underway at this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix at the Automotodrom Brno as the championship bursts back into life. The tenth round of the 2019 season comes three weeks since the championship broke up for the summer break after the German Grand Prix.

Quartararo, who currently sits eighth in the championship, will be looking to bounce back strongly in Brno after not scoring points last time out at the Sachsenring. However, with plenty of time to recover from the surgery he underwent in May to cure arm pump issues, he’s confident that he’ll be able to return to the form that has seen him take two podiums already this year when action gets underway in Brno.

Team-mate Morbidelli is also looking forward to a strong weekend, to build on his strong run of form that has left him sitting in 11th in the championship. Heading to a circuit that suits both his style and the Yamaha YZR-M1, he’s confident that he can return to the top ten come Sunday’s race.

Action at the Automotodrom Brno gets underway on Friday 2nd August with free practice starting at 0955 local time (1555 Malaysian time) and the race starting at 1400 local time (2000 Malaysian time) on Sunday 4th August.

Franco Morbidelli

“Brno is one of the best circuits on the calendar and it seems like it suits the Yamaha, so I’m really looking forward to going there. I feel like we were quite strong in the last few races, and I hope I can start from there and improve from where we left off. It’s difficult to say what the target is because it depends on everyone else’s level too, but I think we can be very competitive and aim for the top five.”

Fabio Quartararo

“Brno is a track I really like, because it’s fast, it has fun uphill changes of direction, and not so many straights. I’ve been able to have some rest over the break to help to heal my arm and shoulder, and I’ve also been training hard ready for the rest of the season. My arm and shoulder feels good now, and I’ve been doing some motocross to confirm it. I’m really looking forward to seeing how it’ll be during a race weekend again. My expectation will be the same as in the past few races, inside the top eight. We also know that we can be really fast in qualifying, so we can expect even better from that.”

LRRS/CCS: Scott Greenwood Wins Seven Races At NHMS

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LRRS/CCS: Scott Greenwood Wins Seven Races At NHMS

LRRS is More Than Just Motorcycle Racing – It’s a Family Event

Riders come to Loudon from New England and beyond for not only the great racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but also the family atmosphere offered by the Loudon Road Race Series.

LOUDON, N.H. – There are two main themes surrounding any Loudon Road Race Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Motorcycles is the obvious one, but from the moment the first rider arrives in the garage on Thursday to the moment the last rider rolls out of the tunnel on Sunday evening, the weekend is about family. Round four was no different.

“It’s definitely a family sport,” said Scott Greenwood, who took seven checkered flags this weekend. “I’ve been here a long time, so all the kids have grown up here. It’s really cool to race with Sam in every race. We’re back and forth on the track, and I try to help him improve, which keeps me motivated to keep trying as well.”

The Greenwoods have been a fixture at LRRS weekends since 1991 when Scott began racing at age 18 behind his older brother Bill. Now 46, the former track champion and father of three, enjoys race weekends with 21-year-old son Sam, who races in the Expert class alongside him, and four-year-old Greyson, who’s chomping at the bit to start racing like his dad and big brother.

“Greyson is on his strider bike every five minutes with his helmet and gloves on,” laughed Greenwood. “I imagine I might be here a little longer.”

Riders reach speeds of nearly 150 mph along the frontstretch, and one slight mistake or mechanical error, can cause an exciting race to change into terrifying moments in an instant. For father/son riders Jeff and Jake Vader, the LRRS family has been more than a group of fellow riders, but a family support system, more than once.

“Because of Jake’s aggressive, want to go faster nature, he’s been down a few times,” said Jeff Vader. “The support is absolutely amazing, and I see it every race weekend. I’ve shared in it, I’ve seen people jumping in to help with trailer packing and everything else and even checking on him when he’s hurt. It’s just a great family.”

Sometimes it’s being that shoulder to lean on in intense moments, and sometimes it’s smaller things like helping a rider stay cool, hydrated and letting him relax in preparation for his next race that makes all the difference. Alex Guilbeault, expert rider No. 32 who works full time at the speedway, battled extreme exhaustion on Saturday only to bounce back on Sunday with a career best lap time of 1:13.384 in the Expert Middleweight Superbike, only 0.138 seconds behind Scott Greenwood’s best lap time that race.

“I try to stay hydrated, but working long days out in the heat all day finally took its toll on me,” said Guilbeault. “I’m feeling ten times better today. I’ve got fluids in me, a good night’s sleep, some good food, enjoyed the air conditioning and slept in my own bed last night, which certainly made a difference. Having my family at the race track is like having the comforts of being at home. They pick me up on the bad days, celebrate with me on the good days and allow me to live the life I love.”

Round five of the Loudon Road Race Series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway August 17-18.

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

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

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

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

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

Round Four Results (Top Three):

Formula 40 Lights Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Rick Doucette

3. Steven Heider

Formula 40 Unlimited Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Mike Clark

3. David Dayon

Formula 50 Lights Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Rick Doucette

3. Christopher Reynolds

GTL Expert:

1. Rick Doucette

2. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

3. Brett Guyer

GTO Expert:

1. Cory Hildebrand

2. Tyler Wasserbauer

3. Scott Mullin

GTU Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Joel Laub

Heavyweight Superbike Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Alex Guilbeault

Heavyweight Supersport Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Daniel Weems

3. Marcelo Lautert

Lightweight Grand Prix Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Brett Guyer

3. Rick Doucette

Lightweight Sportsman Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Elijah Block

3. Bill Morey

Lightweight Superbike Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Harlan Hildebrand

3. Scott Mullin

Lightweight Supersport Expert:

1. Steven Heider

2. Peter Gaboriault

3. Bill Coolahan

Motard Expert:

1. Elijah Block

2. Kevin Allen

3. Adam Clark

Moto3 Expert:

1. Shawn Spear

2. Christopher Woodman

Middleweight Formula 40 Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Kip Peterson

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash* Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Rick Doucette

Middleweight Superbike Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Alex Guilbeault

3. Justin Landry

Middleweight Supersport Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Justin Landry

Super Singles Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Rick Breen

3. Adam Clark

Thunderbike Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Tim Hogan

3. Harlan Hildebrand

Ultralight GP Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Gus Rodio

3. Wesley Lakis

Ultralight Superbike Expert:

1. Peter Gaboriault

2. Steven Heider

3. Rick Breen

Unlimited Grand Prix Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Cory Hildebrand

3. Tyler Wasserbauer

Unlimited Superbike Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Tyler Wasserbauer

3. Scott Mullin

Unlimited Supersport Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Cory Hildebrand

3. Scott Mullin

Formula 40 Lights Amateur:

1. Bruce Marshall

2. Stephen Biehl

Formula 40 Unlimited Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Lloyd Palmer

3. Eric Fogg

Formula 50 Lights Amateur:

1. Simao Neto

2. Bruce Marshall

3. Stephen Biehl

GTL Amateur:

1. Robert Bettencourt

2. John Lear

3. James Folan

GTO Amateur:

1. Geoffrey Bonnard

2. Kamran Pelkey

3. Thomas Hynes IV

GTU Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Anthony DiCecca

3. Matthew Farrell

Heavyweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

Heavyweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. Michael Guarino

3. Daniel Zimmer

Lightweight Grand Prix Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Jason Sauvageau

3. Robert Bettencourt

Lightweight Sportsman Amateur:

1. Brooks Saunders

2. Anthony Franco

3. Christopher Girard

Lightweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Jason Sauvageau

2. Kerry Smith

3. Charles Blumberg

Lightweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Christian Connor

3. Johnathan Wood

Motard Amateur:

1. Simao Neto

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Daniel Zimmer

Moto 3 Amateur:

No entries

Middleweight Formula 40 Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Lloyd Palmer

3. Christopher Bouchard

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash* Amateur:

1. John Beaulieu

2. Daniel Zimmer

3. Matthew Farrell

Middleweight Superbike Amateur:

1. David Caldwell

2. Brian Fernald

3. Paul Hosue

Middleweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Daniel Zimmer

3. Michael Guarino

Super Singles Amateur:

1. Daniel Zimmer

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Anthony Franco

Thunderbike Amateur:

1. Christian Connor

2. Kevin Fogg

3. Edward Forer

Ultralight GP Amateur:

1. Michael Zoner

2. Robert Vaughan

3. John Lear

Ultralight Superbike Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Jason Sauvageau

3. Michael Dimond

Unlimited Grand Prix Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

Unlimited Superbike Amateur:

1. David Caldwell

2. Christopher Bouchard

3. LeRoy Cort

Unlimited Supersport Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

300 Superbike Combined:

1. Shawn Barron

2. Rick Doucette

3. Christopher Woodman

300 Supersport Combined:

1. Shawn Barron

2. Jason Downs

3. Rick Doucette

500 Superbike Combined:

1. Gus Rodio

2. Benjamin Gloddy

3. Rick Doucette

500 Supersport Combined:

1. Benjamin Gloddy

2. Gus Rodio

3. Shane Lewis

SuperTwins Combined:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Jim Rich

3. Christopher Bouchard

Formula 1 Novice:

1. Robert Lewis Jr.

2. Daryl Blums

3. Bryan Wardius

Formula 2 Novice:

1. Bryan Wardius

2. Daryl Blums

3. Frank Vollkommer

Formula 3 Novice:

1. Christopher Kline

2. Jonathan Tine

3. Jonathan Brooks

Formula 4 Novice:

1. Jonathan Brooks

2. Jonathan Tine

3. Brianna McHugh

Rookie 1 Novice:

1. Shawn Pan

2. Dennis Metzler

3. Daniel Foley

Rookie 2 Novice:

1. Frank Vollkommer

2. Daryl Blums

3. Joe Maguire

Rookie 3 Novice:

1. Jonathan Tine

2. Rick Ma

3. Mark Bierschied

Rookie 4 Novice:

1. Brian McLaughlin

2. Colm Costello

3. Paul Sadatis III

Starter 1 Novice:

1. Daniel Foley

2. Dennis Metzler

Starter 2 Novice:

1. Daryl Blums

2. Frank Vollkommer

3. Joe Maguire

Starter 3 Novice:

1. Jonathan Tine

2. Christopher Kline

3. Rick Ma

Starter 4 Novice:

1. Brianna McHugh

2. Paul Sadatis III

Heavyweight 1 & 2 Rookie:

1. Bryan Wardius

2. Keith Berkins

3. Shawn Pan

Lightweight 3 & 4 Rookie:

1. Aaron Chapman

2. Brian McLaughlin

Wave 1 Rookie:

1. Robert Lewis Jr.

2. Daryl Blums

3. Frank Vollkommer

Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.): Happy Birthday To The Kentucky Kid

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Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.): Happy Birthday To The Kentucky Kid

Former MotoGP World Champion and AMA Pro Superbike Champion Nicky Hayden, the Kentucky Kid, would have turned 38 years old today.

On May 22, 2017, Nicholas Patrick “Nicky” Hayden succumbed to the massive head and chest injuries he suffered on May 17, 2017, when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on a road near the Misano Circuit, in Italy. He was 35.

Before his death, he won a number of AMA Grand National Championship dirt track races (needing only a win on a dirt track Mile to complete the Grand Slam of American motorcycle racing), the AMA Supersport Championship in 1999, the Daytona 200 in 2002, the AMA Pro Superbike Championship in 2002, the FIM MotoGP World Championship in 2006, and a FIM Superbike World Championship race in 2016 (Honda’s only win since 2014).

Since Hayden’s death, Dorna has retired his competition number 69 from use in the MotoGP World Championship; the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has inducted him into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and renamed its Horizon Award to be the Nicky Hayden Horizon Award; Hayden’s hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky, has erected a bronze statue in his honor; and Hayden’s family has established the Nicky Hayden Memorial Fund, which is doing charitable work to benefit children in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Happy birthday, Nicky Hayden.

Fastrack Academy Announces Plans, Prizes For Fifth Season

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Fastrack Academy Announces Plans, Prizes For Fifth Season

Win
a New Motorcycle at the Fastrack Academy V

SAN DIEGO, CA – The 2019 Fastrack Academy, in
its fifth year, will award yet another new BMW to the first place winner.
The program has proven to be influential to the Industry and regarded as a
great opportunity to promote safe riding and progression at all levels.

Mr. Imad Samhat, Fastrack Rider’s CEO comments: “Yes the Academy program has been such
positive program for everyone, for
building new racers, for rider progression, for the track day enthusiasts, for
fun and excitement motivation, for coaching opportunities and more, and we are
excited about having a fifth round”

There is a fee to participate in the 2019 Academy and it is limited to 16
students. One of the 16 will be the lucky winner of the grand prize. All
students receive exclusive personalized training during four meets at Auto Club
Speedway from AMA and MotoAmerica renowned road racers such as Eric Bostrom,
Jake Zemke, Chris Ulrich, Jeremy Toye, and their assistant coaches whom are
expert level road racers and also accomplished instructors. Second through
fourth place will also win prizes: 2nd: Five Sets of Pirelli Slicks; 3rd: Six
months of Fastrack Unlimited Trackdays; 4th: A Set of Chicken Hawk Standard Pro
Tires Warmers.

As of today, spots are still available for 2019 entry despite the number of
applications received this year. Refer to the Fastrack Riders website for
application to sign up:
https://fastrackriders.info/academy-program-details/

With great support from participating Southern California BMW Dealers (Riverside, Irv
Seaver and New Century BMW), Fastrack Academy has completed its fourth
consecutive year with unquestionable success and continued dedication from top
Pros including Eric Bostrom, Jake Zemke, Jeremy Toye, Chris Ulrich, Ben
Bostrom, Chris Fillmore and Steve Rapp.Follow Fastrack Riders on Social Media
and email any questions directly to [email protected]

ABOUT FASTRACK RIDERS ACADEMY

An exclusive rider development academy led by professional
racers. The three-months program offers many prizes including a Brand new
motorcycle. Every Participant who completes the Academy is recognized by the
Pro Coaches and receives a Fastrack Riders Certification signed by all the
coaches. Some highlights of what the Academy includes: on and off track
training from the Pros; In-helmet live communication while on track; In-class
and On-board videos; Social Media involvement and voting.

2018 Academy Video: https://www.facebook.com/fastrackriders/videos/303022890562883?sfns=mo

Academy details and application download: https://fastrackriders.info/academy-program-details/

About Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club

Established in 1989, the Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex
Club is Auto Club Speedway’s official exclusive motorcycle partner. This
world-class, multi-use superspeedway facility is ideally located in Fontana,
California, just 30 miles from Los Angeles.

Sponsored by BMW and KTM, Fastrack unites riders of all
skill levels in a unique environment while hosting Southern California’s most
convenient, best organized, all-inclusive trackdays on a challenging 2.36-mile,
21-turn roadcourse.

Much more than a simple trackday organization, Fastrack
Riders added the Academy and Apex Club monikers in 2016 to better reflect the
diversity of its offerings. Blending a five-stage moto-education program with
an array of extracurricular activities on and off the racetrack, every Fastrack
day a multi-layered event for sportbikers to enjoy in an open, friendly,
club-like atmosphere.

For more in-depth information about the Apex Club’s many
unique programs and special events, please visit FastrackRiders.info. Trackday
enthusiasts have an open invitation to become engaged members of it growing
community by liking Fastrack’s Facebook page and following the action on its
YouTube, Instagram and Twitter feeds.

Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club
FastrackRiders.info
877-560-2233
PO Box 270251
San Diego, CA, 92198
[email protected]

Auto Club Speedway
www.AutoClubSpeedway.com
909-429-5000
300 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335

WERA Sportsman Series Racing At Grattan This Coming Weekend

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WERA Sportsman Series Racing At Grattan This Coming Weekend

WERA AT GRATTAN RACEWAY AUGUST 3-4, 2019

On August 3rd and 4th WERA Motorcycle Roadracing will host its event at Grattan Raceway in Grattan, MI for the Northcentral Riders. This is the last round at Grattan for the 2020 season. Sprint Races on tap for both days starting at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. The feature classes are presented by SAS Racing (A Superstock; A Superbike and F1 Superbike Experts) and Dynamic Motorsports (C Superstock Expert and Novice). This event carries a co-sanction from the AMA. There will be a Rider’s School on Saturday for anyone who wants to take that next step and get closer to their dreams. Contingency is available from BMW, Bridgestone, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Vanson and Vortex!

Camping is available and credentials will be sold at the gate! Come on out and sit in the shade relax watching some good racing at the rolling Grattan Raceway!

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

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

AHRMA Hosting Benefit For Roadracing World Action Fund

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AHRMA Hosting Benefit For Roadracing World Action Fund

AHRMA Benefit For Roadracing World Action Fund To Help Improve Rider Safety

AHRMA is hosting a benefit for the Roadracing World Action Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity with a mission of improving rider safety by educating riders as well as track and organization officials about the importance of deploying soft barriers, as well as facilitating the deployment of soft barriers.

Since its founding in 2001, the RWAF has raised money to purchase and deploy (and maintain, repair, and replace) hundreds of sections of soft barriers (made by Airfence and by Alpina) at races and track day events at dozens of racetracks nationwide. The soft barriers are designed to be placed and tied down in front of steel barriers, concrete walls, tire walls, and dirt and rock embankments located in impact zones at racetracks. Soft barriers work when air held in an ambient air chamber is forced through blow-off valves at a controlled rate to absorb energy from an impact and decelerate a rider, helping reduce the potential for serious injuries.


(Above) Inflatable Alpina soft barriers deployed at a MotoAmerica Supersport race at Virginia International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica racer Kyle Wyman demonstrated how effective soft barriers can be when his Superbike lost its front brakes at 150 mph (due to a set of brake pads falling out) on a racetrack straightaway. Data acquisition systems on his bike and in his leathers showed that Wyman left the track at 140 mph and bailed out in a gravel trap; Wyman himself body-slammed a RWAF Airfence-brand soft barrier section (deployed in front of a tire wall) at 104 mph, decelerated to 0 mph in the thickness of the section (about four feet), and walked away without suffering life-changing injuries!


(Above) Kyle Wyman sitting up and catching his breath after body-slamming an Airfence inflatable soft barrier at 104 mph. Photo by beIN SPORTS, courtesy of MotoAmerica.

Every soft barrier section that AHRMA funds will have an AHRMA logo imprinted on one end, which is a great way to give AHRMA national exposure!

AHRMA members are invited to participate in AHRMA’s fundraiser by making a tax-deductible donation directly to the Roadracing World Action Fund using the methods outlined below. Please make sure to note with your donation that your contribution is in support of AHRMA’s fundraising efforts. In exchange for your donation, you will receive correspondence permitting you to claim your charitable donation as a tax deduction.

Our fundraiser starts immediately, and will continue through October 31, 2019.

How to Donate

To help save lives and prevent injuries at the racetrack, you may make your donation as follows:

•call (909) 654-4779 to donate by credit card (M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time);

•donate via Paypal to [email protected]; or

•send your tax deductible donation to:

Roadracing World Action Fund

P.O. Box 1428

Lake Elsinore, CA 92531

Your name will be added to Roadracing World’s growing list of contributors.


(Above) A racer passes by inflatable Airfence soft barriers at Auto Club Speedway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com.

More About Soft Barriers

Soft barriers come in two versions, a inflatable longer version (about 30 feet long) designed to be folded up and transported between tracks, and another, shorter version (about six feet long) which does not fold up and is designed to deploy at a single track. The ambient air chamber in the longer version is supported by inflated ribs and columns, and the barrier is inflated before being deployed and tied down. The ambient air chamber in the shorter version (which does not fold up) is supported by closed-cell foam ribs and columns, which are less likely to be damaged or need repair after being hit by a crashed motorcycle. Both types of soft barriers have been deployed during every AHRMA event weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park since 2012, with the inflatable sections deployed and maintained by an ASRA/CCS crew.

Other racing organizations RWAF is currently working with (or has worked with) include MotoAmerica, AHRMA, AMA Racing, ASRA/CCS, AFM, CMRA, LRRS, MCRA, SMRI, and WERA. Track day organizations RWAF is currently working with include Fastrack Riders, Midwest, Motovid, N2, PRE, XCEL, and others.

World Endurance: More From The Championship Finale At The Suzuka 8-Hours

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World Endurance: More From The Championship Finale At The Suzuka 8-Hours

At The Suzuka 8 Hours, Pirelli Wins The 2018-19 FIM Endurance World Championship With The Victorious Team SRC Kawasaki France

The Final Round of the Championship Saw SRC Kawasaki France’s ZX-10RR Fitted with the DIABLO™ Superbike Slick Tires in a Larger Size and SCX Compound

SUZUKA, Japan – On the occasion of the famous Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race, whose 42nd edition was held yesterday, Pirelli won the 2018-19 FIM Endurance World Championship equipping, with DIABLO™ Superbike slick tires in larger size and in the new SCX compound, Team SRC Kawasaki France.

Starting from the 14th position on the grid, the Kawasaki ZX-10RR No.11 ridden by Jérémy Guarnoni, David Checa and Erwan Nigon crossed the finish line of the last Championship race in 12th position after making 209 laps and eight pit stops in the eight hours. That was enough to gain the world title thanks to the excellent performances obtained in the other events of the World Championship.

As usual in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Pirelli supported its teams participating in the FIM Endurance World Championship by offering them the latest technological solution developments. In this case, the DIABLO™ Superbike slick tires in the larger sizes 200/65 rear and 125/70 front which, just this year, have joined the Pirelli range. In particular, in the five Championship races, the riders mostly used tires from the larger range, SC1 at the front and SC0 at the rear, but at the Suzuka grand finale the new SCX compound solution also played a key role.

Crucially for Pirelli these larger sized tires in their debut year have earned two important accolades in the series, firstly winning the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and then the FIM Endurance World Championship.

A season to be remembered for both Team SRC Kawasaki France together with Pirelli but certainly not without challenges and difficulties to overcome. In the first round, the Bol d’Or (which took place in September 2018), in qualifying the team obtained the pole position and the circuit lap record but in the race, after 22 hours in command and with four laps advantage, an electrical problem forced the riders in for several stops forcing them to finish the race only in seventh position. The result obtained in the 24 Hours of Le Mans last April was quite different and the win, with a decisive overtaking move less than 15 minutes before the end of the race, was their sixth victory in the last 10 years. At the 8 Hours Slovakia Ring in May, bad luck returned to hit the French team, which, after starting in fifth position, after an hour and a half race was forced to retire due to engine failure. Up to the penultimate race of the Championship, the 8 Hours of Oschersleben, where Team SRC Kawasaki France gained another splendid pole position and a second place in the race. Then finally a return to the head of the Championship and to lift the cup of the World Champions at the Suzuka 8 Hours race yesterday.

Over the five events the Pirelli-shod Kawasaki ZX-10RR No.11 logged some impressive numbers: over 10,000 kilometers ridden, 2,078 laps raced, 73 pit stops, 2 pole positions, 1 victory, 1 second place and the icing on the cake, the world title!

Pirelli therefore celebrates the regained title of FIM Endurance World Champion and for the Suzuka, namely the victory in the Superstock class with the BMW TONE RT SYNCEDGE 4413 team.

The next event is now for the opening round of the 2019-20 FIM World Endurance Championship, which will start on September 20, 2019 on the Paul Ricard Circuit of Le Castellet where the 83rd edition of Bol d’Or will take place.

More, from a press release issued by Kawasaki Motors Europe:

SRC Kawasaki France – EWC Champions 2019

Team SRC Kawasaki France are on top of the World: After starting 14th on the grid for the Suzuka 8Hours, the team managed by Gilles Stafler won the 2019 EWC crown after a huge human investment throughout the season.

On Sunday, July 28 11:30am local time the 42nd edition of the 8 hours of Suzuka began – even in the face of a predicted typhoon. No less than sixty six machines set off from the grid ready for a World Championship final which promised to be thrilling throughout.

A dry track start for this most physical event of the year saw Erwan Nigon achieve an excellent start and hold a promising 9th place. A short-lived performance because after only 18 minutes of racing the safety car was on track between the team’s chief rival for the title and the famous #11 Ninja machine. The second incident for the #11 in the first phase of the race was the unfortunate fall of Nigon at the chicane when he temporarily lost front grip.

At half race the three riders were proving strong and competitive amongst illustrious company . No major issues were reported for David Checa, Erwan Nigon and Jérémy Guarnoni who performed their allotted tasks perfectly. Whilst at the mercy of refueling stops the #11 oscillated between 17th and 14th position.

For Suzuka, the customary retirements and stoppages did not feature as much this year making the SRC Kawasaki France riders’ opportunity catch up to the top ranking very challenging indeed. Endurance can be cruel to some when it delivers unexpected – or unasked for – good fortune to others. Likewise, in a surprising final once again, the French based team captured the 2019 World title due to the engine failure of their main rival….. at 7:55 race time – just 5 minutes from the finish!

The team of Gilles Stafler were then “virtually world champions”, yet with a handful of minutes left the scene was of nervous anguish. David Checa piloting the bike redoubled his efforts focusing on avoiding any last second issues; hard as there was not just overnight rain left on the track surface but oil from a rivals blown engine. The last moments of the race seemed like an eternity for the friendly Calatalan rider. However, it did liltle to disrupt the very experienced pilot of the #11 Ninja ZX-10RR who burst into tears of emotion after the checkered flag had been waved to signify race end.

David Checa: “This finish is indescribable, what a sensation! I tried to contain my tears but sorry, I can not do it. The emotions were too intense, my joy is all the stronger as I went through moments of doubt lately but tonight with my teammates Jeremy and Erwan, we are world champions! I cannot thank enough Kawasaki and Gilles Stafler for this unforgettable season!”

Understandably there is real pride among the team for whom this title could not be won without the considerable investment of Kawasaki Motors France and all the sponsor partners who can never be thanked enough.

The SRC Kawasaki France team are now 2018/2019 Endurance World Champions. And, somewhat appropriately, the #11 finishes at position number 11 just 1 lap from the top 10 after 8 grueling yet ultimately glorious hours.

British Superbike: Hector Barbera To Continue With Quattro Plant Kawasaki At Thruxton

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British Superbike: Hector Barbera To Continue With Quattro Plant Kawasaki At Thruxton

Barberá Set to Go into Battle for Quattro Plant Kawasaki at Thruxton

Former MotoGP rider Héctor Barberá will line-up for Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki in round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend following the departure of Glenn Irwin.

This will be Barberá’s fourth outing for the team after deputising for the injured Ben Currie at Donington Park in May, when he made his BSB debut, and the following round at Brands Hatch in June.

More recently the 32-year-old stood in for Glenn Irwin, who was unable to ride due to illness, at Snetterton claiming an impressive seventh-place finish on his first visit to the Norfolk circuit.

Ben, who is still recovering after breaking bones in both feet and damaging his knee ligaments at Oulton Park in May, will be riding alongside his Spanish team-mate.

In 2018 the Australian took top Supersport honours in the first race at Thruxton and now he’s hoping for a repeat performance on the Superbike.

Sidecar teams Ricky Stevens/Ryan Charlwood and Ben Holland/Lee Watson will also be in action in the Molson Group British Sidecar Championship.

Both outfits fared much better than of late during the last round at Snetterton when Stevens/Charlwood took a brace of third-place finishes and team-mates Holland/Watson secured fifth and sixth.

Héctor said: “After learning more about the bike at Snetterton I am very excited to be asked to ride for the team again at Thruxton. It’s another new circuit, which is always a challenge, but one that I am really looking forward to.

“The BSB fans are incredible and I just want to put on a good show for them and the team. Thank you again to Pete and Kawasaki for this opportunity.”

Ben said: “We keep making progress and I’m getting better and better on the bike but it’s been hard to build up any momentum as I’ve had hardly any time on the bike after the crash at Oulton Park.

“My foot has massively improved since Knockhill but it’s hard to tell if it’s 100 per cent better; before a race weekend I start off feeling great but then it gradually deteriorates.

“Hopefully before the end of year it’ll be back to 110 per cent and we’ll be able to get some decent track time in. I’ve just got to focus on my recovery and keep working hard in the gym to improve my fitness so I can make the best of every situation.”

Pete Extance, team owner, said: “Thruxton marks the halfway point for the 2019 BSB Championship and it’s our home round with many of my Bournemouth Kawasaki customers and friends coming along to support us which is always nice.

“It’s great to have Héctor back on the bike especially as it’s a very fast-flowing circuit which I think will suit him and hopefully he will be pushing closer to the podium.

“For Ben it’s the next stage of his recovery and without a doubt he is in a much better position than two weeks ago at Snetterton and will looking for top ten results.”

Ricky said: “We’re feeling much more confident going into round six as we feel like our luck has finally changed for the better!

“It’s been a very challenging championship this year to say the least as we’ve been plagued with technical issues and involved in several crashes which have all taken their toll on us and the bike.

“However, Snetterton was much more positive as we were in the lead at some points and it felt good to be back in contention. Thruxton is one of our favourite circuits as it’s very fast but it’s also our home round so all our friends and family will be there.”

Holland said: “We’re past the halfway point in the championship so we need to secure some podium points at Thruxton to propel us up the table. After such a difficult start it would be good to finish the season on a high!”

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Looking To Confirm He’s “Working In The Right Direction”

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP READY TO GET BACK TO BUSINESS IN BRNO

Brno (Czech Republic), 31st July 2019

After a three-week holiday, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is itching to be back on track and start the second half of the MotoGP season at this weekend‘s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky.

After a three-week abstinence from MotoGP racing, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi arrive at the Automotodrom Brno itching to be back on track again. They will be going full steam ahead at the tenth round of the championship, as the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky shares the team‘s title sponsor.

Viñales arrives in Brno holding fifth place in the championship standings, after taking a superb win in Assen and a strong second place at the Sachsenring before the summer break. He is 100 points from first, and 36 points from entering the top-3, which he is aiming for.

The Spaniard is full of energy after three weeks of training and spending time with family and friends, and is ready to fight to make a return to the Brno podium. He stood on the Czech rostrum twice before: in 2013, having secured second place in the Moto3 race, and in 2017 when he took third place on his first race there on a Yamaha.

Valentino Rossi is also looking forward to stepping aboard his beloved YZR-M1 again. The Italian is currently in sixth place in the 2019 MotoGP rankings, just five points behind his team-mate, and is looking to build momentum at a track that‘s also special to him because he secured his first ever 125cc win at the Brno track in 1996.

The Doctor holds a stunning record on Czech soil: his 125cc victory in 1996 was followed by a 250cc win in 1999, a 500cc victory in 2001 and modern era premier class Brno victories in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009. All combined, the nine-time World Champion stood on the podium there 14 times and is keen on adding another Brno trophy to his collection, having finished just off the rostrum in fourth place in the last two years.

Brno already staged motorcycle racing events as far back as 1930, when racers would ride 500cc bikes through the villages and western parts of the city on a 29-km road track. The first Czech GP was held there in 1950 and became part of the World Grand Prix Championship from 1965 to 1982, until the new circuit was built during the 1980s. In 1987 the modern Brno track hosted its first FIM Czech Grand Prix, which soon became popular with both fans and riders thanks to its great atmosphere and location. The natural bowl in which the circuit is situated offers spectators a perfect view of the action as the second half of the season kicks off.

For those who want to get to know the circuit better, check out Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP eSport Rider Lorenzo Daretti‘s eLap around the Automotodrom Brno.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

“We‘ve used the summer break well to recharge our batteries, but now it‘s really time for some action again – we can‘t wait to get back out on track! Both Mack and Vale had the opportunity to relax and also train in preparation for the second half of the championship, which is full on right from the get-go. We start with back-to-back races in Brno and Spielberg, where we will need to push hard, and we also have the Brno test scheduled between these GPs – but we‘re looking forward to it. This year the Monster Energy Czech round is even more special to our team as we share the title sponsor with the event, so we are determined to score top results. We can‘t wait to greet the MotoGP fans again and enjoy the atmosphere, but this is also the time to work hard. It will be crucial that we immediately get into shape and feature at the front. Our goal is to score the best results possible at every weekend and we will put in 100%, like always, to do so.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES

“We‘re starting the second part of the championship in a very positive mood. After the victory in Assen and the second place at Sachsenring we went on holiday feeling very happy, with the conviction that we‘re on the right track and with the peace of mind that you get after a job well done. We have been able to rest a little bit during the summer break, but it was also helpful to complete a lot of training in order to arrive at this GP feeling physically and mentally strong. The next two rounds are held at two tracks that I like a lot but where we‘ll have to work hard to obtain positive results. I think that I can show all my potential there and confirm that we are working in the right direction. Brno is one of my favourite circuits, so I‘ll give it my 100% to continue improving step by step.”

VALENTINO ROSSI

“During this summer break it was important to take some time off after the first part of the season and rest a bit. But now I can’t wait to be back on track, back aboard my M1, and concentrate on this second part. We will have two consecutive GPs where it will be necessary to work well and get the best possible results. It will be an important second half of the season because we need to improve, and we’ll also begin preparing for 2020, starting with Monday’s test. Brno is a track that I’ve always liked. I want to work well with my team to make it a nice weekend. We need a good result, so we’ll do our best.”

Canadian Superbike Video: Full Race Video From Race One July 20 At Atlantic Motorsport Park

The following video is from Round 4 of the 2019 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship held July 19-21 at Atlantic Motorsport Park, in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

This is Mopar Superbike Race One held on July 20, 2019.

MotoGP: PETRONAS Yamaha SRT Riders State Their Goals For Brno

Season bursts back into life as Quartararo and Morbidelli head for Brno

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT duo Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli ready to go racing after MotoGP’s summer break

Czech GP 

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team duo of Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are raring to get the MotoGP season back underway at this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix at the Automotodrom Brno as the championship bursts back into life. The tenth round of the 2019 season comes three weeks since the championship broke up for the summer break after the German Grand Prix.

Quartararo, who currently sits eighth in the championship, will be looking to bounce back strongly in Brno after not scoring points last time out at the Sachsenring. However, with plenty of time to recover from the surgery he underwent in May to cure arm pump issues, he’s confident that he’ll be able to return to the form that has seen him take two podiums already this year when action gets underway in Brno.

Team-mate Morbidelli is also looking forward to a strong weekend, to build on his strong run of form that has left him sitting in 11th in the championship. Heading to a circuit that suits both his style and the Yamaha YZR-M1, he’s confident that he can return to the top ten come Sunday’s race.

Action at the Automotodrom Brno gets underway on Friday 2nd August with free practice starting at 0955 local time (1555 Malaysian time) and the race starting at 1400 local time (2000 Malaysian time) on Sunday 4th August.

Franco Morbidelli

“Brno is one of the best circuits on the calendar and it seems like it suits the Yamaha, so I’m really looking forward to going there. I feel like we were quite strong in the last few races, and I hope I can start from there and improve from where we left off. It’s difficult to say what the target is because it depends on everyone else’s level too, but I think we can be very competitive and aim for the top five.”

Fabio Quartararo

“Brno is a track I really like, because it’s fast, it has fun uphill changes of direction, and not so many straights. I’ve been able to have some rest over the break to help to heal my arm and shoulder, and I’ve also been training hard ready for the rest of the season. My arm and shoulder feels good now, and I’ve been doing some motocross to confirm it. I’m really looking forward to seeing how it’ll be during a race weekend again. My expectation will be the same as in the past few races, inside the top eight. We also know that we can be really fast in qualifying, so we can expect even better from that.”

LRRS/CCS: Scott Greenwood Wins Seven Races At NHMS

LRRS is More Than Just Motorcycle Racing – It’s a Family Event

Riders come to Loudon from New England and beyond for not only the great racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but also the family atmosphere offered by the Loudon Road Race Series.

LOUDON, N.H. – There are two main themes surrounding any Loudon Road Race Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Motorcycles is the obvious one, but from the moment the first rider arrives in the garage on Thursday to the moment the last rider rolls out of the tunnel on Sunday evening, the weekend is about family. Round four was no different.

“It’s definitely a family sport,” said Scott Greenwood, who took seven checkered flags this weekend. “I’ve been here a long time, so all the kids have grown up here. It’s really cool to race with Sam in every race. We’re back and forth on the track, and I try to help him improve, which keeps me motivated to keep trying as well.”

The Greenwoods have been a fixture at LRRS weekends since 1991 when Scott began racing at age 18 behind his older brother Bill. Now 46, the former track champion and father of three, enjoys race weekends with 21-year-old son Sam, who races in the Expert class alongside him, and four-year-old Greyson, who’s chomping at the bit to start racing like his dad and big brother.

“Greyson is on his strider bike every five minutes with his helmet and gloves on,” laughed Greenwood. “I imagine I might be here a little longer.”

Riders reach speeds of nearly 150 mph along the frontstretch, and one slight mistake or mechanical error, can cause an exciting race to change into terrifying moments in an instant. For father/son riders Jeff and Jake Vader, the LRRS family has been more than a group of fellow riders, but a family support system, more than once.

“Because of Jake’s aggressive, want to go faster nature, he’s been down a few times,” said Jeff Vader. “The support is absolutely amazing, and I see it every race weekend. I’ve shared in it, I’ve seen people jumping in to help with trailer packing and everything else and even checking on him when he’s hurt. It’s just a great family.”

Sometimes it’s being that shoulder to lean on in intense moments, and sometimes it’s smaller things like helping a rider stay cool, hydrated and letting him relax in preparation for his next race that makes all the difference. Alex Guilbeault, expert rider No. 32 who works full time at the speedway, battled extreme exhaustion on Saturday only to bounce back on Sunday with a career best lap time of 1:13.384 in the Expert Middleweight Superbike, only 0.138 seconds behind Scott Greenwood’s best lap time that race.

“I try to stay hydrated, but working long days out in the heat all day finally took its toll on me,” said Guilbeault. “I’m feeling ten times better today. I’ve got fluids in me, a good night’s sleep, some good food, enjoyed the air conditioning and slept in my own bed last night, which certainly made a difference. Having my family at the race track is like having the comforts of being at home. They pick me up on the bad days, celebrate with me on the good days and allow me to live the life I love.”

Round five of the Loudon Road Race Series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway August 17-18.

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Round Four Results (Top Three):

Formula 40 Lights Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Rick Doucette

3. Steven Heider

Formula 40 Unlimited Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Mike Clark

3. David Dayon

Formula 50 Lights Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Rick Doucette

3. Christopher Reynolds

GTL Expert:

1. Rick Doucette

2. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

3. Brett Guyer

GTO Expert:

1. Cory Hildebrand

2. Tyler Wasserbauer

3. Scott Mullin

GTU Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Joel Laub

Heavyweight Superbike Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Alex Guilbeault

Heavyweight Supersport Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Daniel Weems

3. Marcelo Lautert

Lightweight Grand Prix Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Brett Guyer

3. Rick Doucette

Lightweight Sportsman Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Elijah Block

3. Bill Morey

Lightweight Superbike Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Harlan Hildebrand

3. Scott Mullin

Lightweight Supersport Expert:

1. Steven Heider

2. Peter Gaboriault

3. Bill Coolahan

Motard Expert:

1. Elijah Block

2. Kevin Allen

3. Adam Clark

Moto3 Expert:

1. Shawn Spear

2. Christopher Woodman

Middleweight Formula 40 Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Paul Duval

3. Kip Peterson

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash* Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Rick Doucette

Middleweight Superbike Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Alex Guilbeault

3. Justin Landry

Middleweight Supersport Expert:

1. Scott Greenwood

2. Samuel Greenwood

3. Justin Landry

Super Singles Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Rick Breen

3. Adam Clark

Thunderbike Expert:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Tim Hogan

3. Harlan Hildebrand

Ultralight GP Expert:

1. Brett Guyer

2. Gus Rodio

3. Wesley Lakis

Ultralight Superbike Expert:

1. Peter Gaboriault

2. Steven Heider

3. Rick Breen

Unlimited Grand Prix Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Cory Hildebrand

3. Tyler Wasserbauer

Unlimited Superbike Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Tyler Wasserbauer

3. Scott Mullin

Unlimited Supersport Expert:

1. Eric Wood

2. Cory Hildebrand

3. Scott Mullin

Formula 40 Lights Amateur:

1. Bruce Marshall

2. Stephen Biehl

Formula 40 Unlimited Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Lloyd Palmer

3. Eric Fogg

Formula 50 Lights Amateur:

1. Simao Neto

2. Bruce Marshall

3. Stephen Biehl

GTL Amateur:

1. Robert Bettencourt

2. John Lear

3. James Folan

GTO Amateur:

1. Geoffrey Bonnard

2. Kamran Pelkey

3. Thomas Hynes IV

GTU Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Anthony DiCecca

3. Matthew Farrell

Heavyweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

Heavyweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. Michael Guarino

3. Daniel Zimmer

Lightweight Grand Prix Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Jason Sauvageau

3. Robert Bettencourt

Lightweight Sportsman Amateur:

1. Brooks Saunders

2. Anthony Franco

3. Christopher Girard

Lightweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Jason Sauvageau

2. Kerry Smith

3. Charles Blumberg

Lightweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Christian Connor

3. Johnathan Wood

Motard Amateur:

1. Simao Neto

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Daniel Zimmer

Moto 3 Amateur:

No entries

Middleweight Formula 40 Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Lloyd Palmer

3. Christopher Bouchard

Middleweight Grand Prix *Dash for Cash* Amateur:

1. John Beaulieu

2. Daniel Zimmer

3. Matthew Farrell

Middleweight Superbike Amateur:

1. David Caldwell

2. Brian Fernald

3. Paul Hosue

Middleweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Vicente Frontinan

2. Daniel Zimmer

3. Michael Guarino

Super Singles Amateur:

1. Daniel Zimmer

2. Brooks Saunders

3. Anthony Franco

Thunderbike Amateur:

1. Christian Connor

2. Kevin Fogg

3. Edward Forer

Ultralight GP Amateur:

1. Michael Zoner

2. Robert Vaughan

3. John Lear

Ultralight Superbike Amateur:

1. Charles Blumberg

2. Jason Sauvageau

3. Michael Dimond

Unlimited Grand Prix Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

Unlimited Superbike Amateur:

1. David Caldwell

2. Christopher Bouchard

3. LeRoy Cort

Unlimited Supersport Amateur:

1. Brian Fernald

2. David Caldwell

3. Anthony DiCecca

300 Superbike Combined:

1. Shawn Barron

2. Rick Doucette

3. Christopher Woodman

300 Supersport Combined:

1. Shawn Barron

2. Jason Downs

3. Rick Doucette

500 Superbike Combined:

1. Gus Rodio

2. Benjamin Gloddy

3. Rick Doucette

500 Supersport Combined:

1. Benjamin Gloddy

2. Gus Rodio

3. Shane Lewis

SuperTwins Combined:

1. Charles “Jesse” Sandoz

2. Jim Rich

3. Christopher Bouchard

Formula 1 Novice:

1. Robert Lewis Jr.

2. Daryl Blums

3. Bryan Wardius

Formula 2 Novice:

1. Bryan Wardius

2. Daryl Blums

3. Frank Vollkommer

Formula 3 Novice:

1. Christopher Kline

2. Jonathan Tine

3. Jonathan Brooks

Formula 4 Novice:

1. Jonathan Brooks

2. Jonathan Tine

3. Brianna McHugh

Rookie 1 Novice:

1. Shawn Pan

2. Dennis Metzler

3. Daniel Foley

Rookie 2 Novice:

1. Frank Vollkommer

2. Daryl Blums

3. Joe Maguire

Rookie 3 Novice:

1. Jonathan Tine

2. Rick Ma

3. Mark Bierschied

Rookie 4 Novice:

1. Brian McLaughlin

2. Colm Costello

3. Paul Sadatis III

Starter 1 Novice:

1. Daniel Foley

2. Dennis Metzler

Starter 2 Novice:

1. Daryl Blums

2. Frank Vollkommer

3. Joe Maguire

Starter 3 Novice:

1. Jonathan Tine

2. Christopher Kline

3. Rick Ma

Starter 4 Novice:

1. Brianna McHugh

2. Paul Sadatis III

Heavyweight 1 & 2 Rookie:

1. Bryan Wardius

2. Keith Berkins

3. Shawn Pan

Lightweight 3 & 4 Rookie:

1. Aaron Chapman

2. Brian McLaughlin

Wave 1 Rookie:

1. Robert Lewis Jr.

2. Daryl Blums

3. Frank Vollkommer

Nicky Hayden (R.I.P.): Happy Birthday To The Kentucky Kid

Former MotoGP World Champion and AMA Pro Superbike Champion Nicky Hayden, the Kentucky Kid, would have turned 38 years old today.

On May 22, 2017, Nicholas Patrick “Nicky” Hayden succumbed to the massive head and chest injuries he suffered on May 17, 2017, when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on a road near the Misano Circuit, in Italy. He was 35.

Before his death, he won a number of AMA Grand National Championship dirt track races (needing only a win on a dirt track Mile to complete the Grand Slam of American motorcycle racing), the AMA Supersport Championship in 1999, the Daytona 200 in 2002, the AMA Pro Superbike Championship in 2002, the FIM MotoGP World Championship in 2006, and a FIM Superbike World Championship race in 2016 (Honda’s only win since 2014).

Since Hayden’s death, Dorna has retired his competition number 69 from use in the MotoGP World Championship; the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has inducted him into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and renamed its Horizon Award to be the Nicky Hayden Horizon Award; Hayden’s hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky, has erected a bronze statue in his honor; and Hayden’s family has established the Nicky Hayden Memorial Fund, which is doing charitable work to benefit children in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Happy birthday, Nicky Hayden.

Fastrack Academy Announces Plans, Prizes For Fifth Season

Win
a New Motorcycle at the Fastrack Academy V

SAN DIEGO, CA – The 2019 Fastrack Academy, in
its fifth year, will award yet another new BMW to the first place winner.
The program has proven to be influential to the Industry and regarded as a
great opportunity to promote safe riding and progression at all levels.

Mr. Imad Samhat, Fastrack Rider’s CEO comments: “Yes the Academy program has been such
positive program for everyone, for
building new racers, for rider progression, for the track day enthusiasts, for
fun and excitement motivation, for coaching opportunities and more, and we are
excited about having a fifth round”

There is a fee to participate in the 2019 Academy and it is limited to 16
students. One of the 16 will be the lucky winner of the grand prize. All
students receive exclusive personalized training during four meets at Auto Club
Speedway from AMA and MotoAmerica renowned road racers such as Eric Bostrom,
Jake Zemke, Chris Ulrich, Jeremy Toye, and their assistant coaches whom are
expert level road racers and also accomplished instructors. Second through
fourth place will also win prizes: 2nd: Five Sets of Pirelli Slicks; 3rd: Six
months of Fastrack Unlimited Trackdays; 4th: A Set of Chicken Hawk Standard Pro
Tires Warmers.

As of today, spots are still available for 2019 entry despite the number of
applications received this year. Refer to the Fastrack Riders website for
application to sign up:
https://fastrackriders.info/academy-program-details/

With great support from participating Southern California BMW Dealers (Riverside, Irv
Seaver and New Century BMW), Fastrack Academy has completed its fourth
consecutive year with unquestionable success and continued dedication from top
Pros including Eric Bostrom, Jake Zemke, Jeremy Toye, Chris Ulrich, Ben
Bostrom, Chris Fillmore and Steve Rapp.Follow Fastrack Riders on Social Media
and email any questions directly to [email protected]

ABOUT FASTRACK RIDERS ACADEMY

An exclusive rider development academy led by professional
racers. The three-months program offers many prizes including a Brand new
motorcycle. Every Participant who completes the Academy is recognized by the
Pro Coaches and receives a Fastrack Riders Certification signed by all the
coaches. Some highlights of what the Academy includes: on and off track
training from the Pros; In-helmet live communication while on track; In-class
and On-board videos; Social Media involvement and voting.

2018 Academy Video: https://www.facebook.com/fastrackriders/videos/303022890562883?sfns=mo

Academy details and application download: https://fastrackriders.info/academy-program-details/

About Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club

Established in 1989, the Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex
Club is Auto Club Speedway’s official exclusive motorcycle partner. This
world-class, multi-use superspeedway facility is ideally located in Fontana,
California, just 30 miles from Los Angeles.

Sponsored by BMW and KTM, Fastrack unites riders of all
skill levels in a unique environment while hosting Southern California’s most
convenient, best organized, all-inclusive trackdays on a challenging 2.36-mile,
21-turn roadcourse.

Much more than a simple trackday organization, Fastrack
Riders added the Academy and Apex Club monikers in 2016 to better reflect the
diversity of its offerings. Blending a five-stage moto-education program with
an array of extracurricular activities on and off the racetrack, every Fastrack
day a multi-layered event for sportbikers to enjoy in an open, friendly,
club-like atmosphere.

For more in-depth information about the Apex Club’s many
unique programs and special events, please visit FastrackRiders.info. Trackday
enthusiasts have an open invitation to become engaged members of it growing
community by liking Fastrack’s Facebook page and following the action on its
YouTube, Instagram and Twitter feeds.

Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club
FastrackRiders.info
877-560-2233
PO Box 270251
San Diego, CA, 92198
[email protected]

Auto Club Speedway
www.AutoClubSpeedway.com
909-429-5000
300 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335

WERA Sportsman Series Racing At Grattan This Coming Weekend

WERA AT GRATTAN RACEWAY AUGUST 3-4, 2019

On August 3rd and 4th WERA Motorcycle Roadracing will host its event at Grattan Raceway in Grattan, MI for the Northcentral Riders. This is the last round at Grattan for the 2020 season. Sprint Races on tap for both days starting at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. The feature classes are presented by SAS Racing (A Superstock; A Superbike and F1 Superbike Experts) and Dynamic Motorsports (C Superstock Expert and Novice). This event carries a co-sanction from the AMA. There will be a Rider’s School on Saturday for anyone who wants to take that next step and get closer to their dreams. Contingency is available from BMW, Bridgestone, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Vanson and Vortex!

Camping is available and credentials will be sold at the gate! Come on out and sit in the shade relax watching some good racing at the rolling Grattan Raceway!

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

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

AHRMA Hosting Benefit For Roadracing World Action Fund

AHRMA Benefit For Roadracing World Action Fund To Help Improve Rider Safety

AHRMA is hosting a benefit for the Roadracing World Action Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity with a mission of improving rider safety by educating riders as well as track and organization officials about the importance of deploying soft barriers, as well as facilitating the deployment of soft barriers.

Since its founding in 2001, the RWAF has raised money to purchase and deploy (and maintain, repair, and replace) hundreds of sections of soft barriers (made by Airfence and by Alpina) at races and track day events at dozens of racetracks nationwide. The soft barriers are designed to be placed and tied down in front of steel barriers, concrete walls, tire walls, and dirt and rock embankments located in impact zones at racetracks. Soft barriers work when air held in an ambient air chamber is forced through blow-off valves at a controlled rate to absorb energy from an impact and decelerate a rider, helping reduce the potential for serious injuries.


(Above) Inflatable Alpina soft barriers deployed at a MotoAmerica Supersport race at Virginia International Raceway. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica racer Kyle Wyman demonstrated how effective soft barriers can be when his Superbike lost its front brakes at 150 mph (due to a set of brake pads falling out) on a racetrack straightaway. Data acquisition systems on his bike and in his leathers showed that Wyman left the track at 140 mph and bailed out in a gravel trap; Wyman himself body-slammed a RWAF Airfence-brand soft barrier section (deployed in front of a tire wall) at 104 mph, decelerated to 0 mph in the thickness of the section (about four feet), and walked away without suffering life-changing injuries!


(Above) Kyle Wyman sitting up and catching his breath after body-slamming an Airfence inflatable soft barrier at 104 mph. Photo by beIN SPORTS, courtesy of MotoAmerica.

Every soft barrier section that AHRMA funds will have an AHRMA logo imprinted on one end, which is a great way to give AHRMA national exposure!

AHRMA members are invited to participate in AHRMA’s fundraiser by making a tax-deductible donation directly to the Roadracing World Action Fund using the methods outlined below. Please make sure to note with your donation that your contribution is in support of AHRMA’s fundraising efforts. In exchange for your donation, you will receive correspondence permitting you to claim your charitable donation as a tax deduction.

Our fundraiser starts immediately, and will continue through October 31, 2019.

How to Donate

To help save lives and prevent injuries at the racetrack, you may make your donation as follows:

•call (909) 654-4779 to donate by credit card (M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time);

•donate via Paypal to [email protected]; or

•send your tax deductible donation to:

Roadracing World Action Fund

P.O. Box 1428

Lake Elsinore, CA 92531

Your name will be added to Roadracing World’s growing list of contributors.


(Above) A racer passes by inflatable Airfence soft barriers at Auto Club Speedway. Photo by CaliPhotography.com.

More About Soft Barriers

Soft barriers come in two versions, a inflatable longer version (about 30 feet long) designed to be folded up and transported between tracks, and another, shorter version (about six feet long) which does not fold up and is designed to deploy at a single track. The ambient air chamber in the longer version is supported by inflated ribs and columns, and the barrier is inflated before being deployed and tied down. The ambient air chamber in the shorter version (which does not fold up) is supported by closed-cell foam ribs and columns, which are less likely to be damaged or need repair after being hit by a crashed motorcycle. Both types of soft barriers have been deployed during every AHRMA event weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park since 2012, with the inflatable sections deployed and maintained by an ASRA/CCS crew.

Other racing organizations RWAF is currently working with (or has worked with) include MotoAmerica, AHRMA, AMA Racing, ASRA/CCS, AFM, CMRA, LRRS, MCRA, SMRI, and WERA. Track day organizations RWAF is currently working with include Fastrack Riders, Midwest, Motovid, N2, PRE, XCEL, and others.

World Endurance: More From The Championship Finale At The Suzuka 8-Hours

At The Suzuka 8 Hours, Pirelli Wins The 2018-19 FIM Endurance World Championship With The Victorious Team SRC Kawasaki France

The Final Round of the Championship Saw SRC Kawasaki France’s ZX-10RR Fitted with the DIABLO™ Superbike Slick Tires in a Larger Size and SCX Compound

SUZUKA, Japan – On the occasion of the famous Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race, whose 42nd edition was held yesterday, Pirelli won the 2018-19 FIM Endurance World Championship equipping, with DIABLO™ Superbike slick tires in larger size and in the new SCX compound, Team SRC Kawasaki France.

Starting from the 14th position on the grid, the Kawasaki ZX-10RR No.11 ridden by Jérémy Guarnoni, David Checa and Erwan Nigon crossed the finish line of the last Championship race in 12th position after making 209 laps and eight pit stops in the eight hours. That was enough to gain the world title thanks to the excellent performances obtained in the other events of the World Championship.

As usual in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Pirelli supported its teams participating in the FIM Endurance World Championship by offering them the latest technological solution developments. In this case, the DIABLO™ Superbike slick tires in the larger sizes 200/65 rear and 125/70 front which, just this year, have joined the Pirelli range. In particular, in the five Championship races, the riders mostly used tires from the larger range, SC1 at the front and SC0 at the rear, but at the Suzuka grand finale the new SCX compound solution also played a key role.

Crucially for Pirelli these larger sized tires in their debut year have earned two important accolades in the series, firstly winning the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and then the FIM Endurance World Championship.

A season to be remembered for both Team SRC Kawasaki France together with Pirelli but certainly not without challenges and difficulties to overcome. In the first round, the Bol d’Or (which took place in September 2018), in qualifying the team obtained the pole position and the circuit lap record but in the race, after 22 hours in command and with four laps advantage, an electrical problem forced the riders in for several stops forcing them to finish the race only in seventh position. The result obtained in the 24 Hours of Le Mans last April was quite different and the win, with a decisive overtaking move less than 15 minutes before the end of the race, was their sixth victory in the last 10 years. At the 8 Hours Slovakia Ring in May, bad luck returned to hit the French team, which, after starting in fifth position, after an hour and a half race was forced to retire due to engine failure. Up to the penultimate race of the Championship, the 8 Hours of Oschersleben, where Team SRC Kawasaki France gained another splendid pole position and a second place in the race. Then finally a return to the head of the Championship and to lift the cup of the World Champions at the Suzuka 8 Hours race yesterday.

Over the five events the Pirelli-shod Kawasaki ZX-10RR No.11 logged some impressive numbers: over 10,000 kilometers ridden, 2,078 laps raced, 73 pit stops, 2 pole positions, 1 victory, 1 second place and the icing on the cake, the world title!

Pirelli therefore celebrates the regained title of FIM Endurance World Champion and for the Suzuka, namely the victory in the Superstock class with the BMW TONE RT SYNCEDGE 4413 team.

The next event is now for the opening round of the 2019-20 FIM World Endurance Championship, which will start on September 20, 2019 on the Paul Ricard Circuit of Le Castellet where the 83rd edition of Bol d’Or will take place.

More, from a press release issued by Kawasaki Motors Europe:

SRC Kawasaki France – EWC Champions 2019

Team SRC Kawasaki France are on top of the World: After starting 14th on the grid for the Suzuka 8Hours, the team managed by Gilles Stafler won the 2019 EWC crown after a huge human investment throughout the season.

On Sunday, July 28 11:30am local time the 42nd edition of the 8 hours of Suzuka began – even in the face of a predicted typhoon. No less than sixty six machines set off from the grid ready for a World Championship final which promised to be thrilling throughout.

A dry track start for this most physical event of the year saw Erwan Nigon achieve an excellent start and hold a promising 9th place. A short-lived performance because after only 18 minutes of racing the safety car was on track between the team’s chief rival for the title and the famous #11 Ninja machine. The second incident for the #11 in the first phase of the race was the unfortunate fall of Nigon at the chicane when he temporarily lost front grip.

At half race the three riders were proving strong and competitive amongst illustrious company . No major issues were reported for David Checa, Erwan Nigon and Jérémy Guarnoni who performed their allotted tasks perfectly. Whilst at the mercy of refueling stops the #11 oscillated between 17th and 14th position.

For Suzuka, the customary retirements and stoppages did not feature as much this year making the SRC Kawasaki France riders’ opportunity catch up to the top ranking very challenging indeed. Endurance can be cruel to some when it delivers unexpected – or unasked for – good fortune to others. Likewise, in a surprising final once again, the French based team captured the 2019 World title due to the engine failure of their main rival….. at 7:55 race time – just 5 minutes from the finish!

The team of Gilles Stafler were then “virtually world champions”, yet with a handful of minutes left the scene was of nervous anguish. David Checa piloting the bike redoubled his efforts focusing on avoiding any last second issues; hard as there was not just overnight rain left on the track surface but oil from a rivals blown engine. The last moments of the race seemed like an eternity for the friendly Calatalan rider. However, it did liltle to disrupt the very experienced pilot of the #11 Ninja ZX-10RR who burst into tears of emotion after the checkered flag had been waved to signify race end.

David Checa: “This finish is indescribable, what a sensation! I tried to contain my tears but sorry, I can not do it. The emotions were too intense, my joy is all the stronger as I went through moments of doubt lately but tonight with my teammates Jeremy and Erwan, we are world champions! I cannot thank enough Kawasaki and Gilles Stafler for this unforgettable season!”

Understandably there is real pride among the team for whom this title could not be won without the considerable investment of Kawasaki Motors France and all the sponsor partners who can never be thanked enough.

The SRC Kawasaki France team are now 2018/2019 Endurance World Champions. And, somewhat appropriately, the #11 finishes at position number 11 just 1 lap from the top 10 after 8 grueling yet ultimately glorious hours.

British Superbike: Hector Barbera To Continue With Quattro Plant Kawasaki At Thruxton

Barberá Set to Go into Battle for Quattro Plant Kawasaki at Thruxton

Former MotoGP rider Héctor Barberá will line-up for Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki in round seven of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend following the departure of Glenn Irwin.

This will be Barberá’s fourth outing for the team after deputising for the injured Ben Currie at Donington Park in May, when he made his BSB debut, and the following round at Brands Hatch in June.

More recently the 32-year-old stood in for Glenn Irwin, who was unable to ride due to illness, at Snetterton claiming an impressive seventh-place finish on his first visit to the Norfolk circuit.

Ben, who is still recovering after breaking bones in both feet and damaging his knee ligaments at Oulton Park in May, will be riding alongside his Spanish team-mate.

In 2018 the Australian took top Supersport honours in the first race at Thruxton and now he’s hoping for a repeat performance on the Superbike.

Sidecar teams Ricky Stevens/Ryan Charlwood and Ben Holland/Lee Watson will also be in action in the Molson Group British Sidecar Championship.

Both outfits fared much better than of late during the last round at Snetterton when Stevens/Charlwood took a brace of third-place finishes and team-mates Holland/Watson secured fifth and sixth.

Héctor said: “After learning more about the bike at Snetterton I am very excited to be asked to ride for the team again at Thruxton. It’s another new circuit, which is always a challenge, but one that I am really looking forward to.

“The BSB fans are incredible and I just want to put on a good show for them and the team. Thank you again to Pete and Kawasaki for this opportunity.”

Ben said: “We keep making progress and I’m getting better and better on the bike but it’s been hard to build up any momentum as I’ve had hardly any time on the bike after the crash at Oulton Park.

“My foot has massively improved since Knockhill but it’s hard to tell if it’s 100 per cent better; before a race weekend I start off feeling great but then it gradually deteriorates.

“Hopefully before the end of year it’ll be back to 110 per cent and we’ll be able to get some decent track time in. I’ve just got to focus on my recovery and keep working hard in the gym to improve my fitness so I can make the best of every situation.”

Pete Extance, team owner, said: “Thruxton marks the halfway point for the 2019 BSB Championship and it’s our home round with many of my Bournemouth Kawasaki customers and friends coming along to support us which is always nice.

“It’s great to have Héctor back on the bike especially as it’s a very fast-flowing circuit which I think will suit him and hopefully he will be pushing closer to the podium.

“For Ben it’s the next stage of his recovery and without a doubt he is in a much better position than two weeks ago at Snetterton and will looking for top ten results.”

Ricky said: “We’re feeling much more confident going into round six as we feel like our luck has finally changed for the better!

“It’s been a very challenging championship this year to say the least as we’ve been plagued with technical issues and involved in several crashes which have all taken their toll on us and the bike.

“However, Snetterton was much more positive as we were in the lead at some points and it felt good to be back in contention. Thruxton is one of our favourite circuits as it’s very fast but it’s also our home round so all our friends and family will be there.”

Holland said: “We’re past the halfway point in the championship so we need to secure some podium points at Thruxton to propel us up the table. After such a difficult start it would be good to finish the season on a high!”

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