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Moto2 World Championship: Jonas Folger Inside Of Race Lap Record In FP1 At Sachsenring

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Moto2 World Championship: Jonas Folger Inside Of Race Lap Record In FP1 At Sachsenring

Moto2 Race Lap Record: Miguel Oliveira, 1:24.483, 2017

Moto2 All Time Lap Record: Mattia Pasini, 1:23.787, 2018

2019 FIM Moto2 World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all using Triumph engines and Dunlop tires):

1. Jonas Folger, Germany (Kalex), 1:24.354

2. Marcel Schrotter, Germany (Kalex), 1:24.361

3. Iker Lecuona, Spain (KTM), 1:24.641

4. Andrea Locatelli, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.672

5. Fabio Di Giannantonio, Italy (Speed Up), 1:24.737

6. Jorge Martin, Spain (KTM), 1:24.777

7. Tom Luthi, Switzerland (Kalex), 1:24.784

8. Lorenzo Baldassarri, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.829

9. Stefano Manzi, Italy (MV Agusta), 1:24.859

10. Bo Bendsneyder, Netherlands (NTS), 1:24.888

11. Jorge Navarro, Spain (Speed Up), 1:24.934

12. Luca Marini, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.968

13. Tetsuta Nagashima, Japan (Kalex), 1:24.976

14. Alex Marquez, Spain (Kalex), 1:24.997

15. Brad Binder, South Africa (KTM), 1:25.066

16. Remy Gardner, Australia (Kalex), 1:25.087

17. Augusto Fernandez, Spain (Kalex), 1:25.087

18. Xavi Vierge, Spain (Kalex), 1:25.108

19. Sam Lowes, UK (Kalex), 1:25.126

20. Steven Odendaal, South Africa (NTS), 1:25.198

25. Joe Roberts, USA (KTM), 1:25.455

World Superbike: Tom Sykes Leads Surprising FP1 At Donington Park

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World Superbike: Tom Sykes Leads Surprising FP1 At Donington Park

World Superbike Race Lap Record: Jonathan Rea, 1:27.605, 2016

World Superbike All-Time/Pole Lap Record: Tom Sykes, 1:26.641, 2017

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship

Donington Park, England

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Pirelli tires):

1. Tom Sykes, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:27.790

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu, Turkey (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.167

3. Alex Lowes, UK (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.416, crash

4. Loris Baz, France (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.482

5. Michael Van Der Mark, Netherlands (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.529

6. Jordi Torres, Spain (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.580

7. Leon Haslam, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.595

8. Jonathan Rea, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.698

9. Peter Hickman, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:28.974

10. Marco Melandri, Italy (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.174, crash

11. Alvaro Bautista, Spain (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.220

12. Chaz Davies, UK (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.381

13. Leandro Mercado, Argentina (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:29.640

14. Sandro Cortese, Germany (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.697

15. Michael Rinaldi, Italy (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.999

16. Ryuichi Kiyonari, Japan (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), 1:30.442

17. Alessandro Delbianco, Italy (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), 1:30.631

18. Eugene Laverty, Ireland (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:31.141

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Quickest In FP1 At Sachsenring

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MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Quickest In FP1 At Sachsenring

MotoGP Race Lap Record: Jonas Folger, 1:21.442, 2017

MotoGP All Time Lap Record: Marc Marquez, 1:20.270, 2018

2019 FIM MotoGP World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Michelin tires):

1. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), 1:21.390

2. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:21.464

3. Valentino Rossi, Italy (Yamaha), 1:21.964

4. Alex Rins, Spain (Suzuki), 1:21.967

5. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 1:22.251

6. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.282

7. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), 1:22.365

8. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), 1:22.397

9. Takaaki Nakagami, Japan (Honda), 1:22.415

10. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), 1:22.439

11. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), 1:22.458

12. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), 1:22.487

13. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), 1:22.512

14. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), 1:22.543

15. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.566

16. Johann Zarco, France (KTM), 1:22.705

17. Stefan Bradl, Germany (Honda), 1:22.729

18. Francesco Bagnaia, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.729, crash

19. Miguel Oliveira, Portugal (KTM), 1:22.762

20. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), 1:22.856

21. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), 1:22.898

22. Hafizh Syahrin, Malaysia (KTM), 1:23.957

Moto3 World Championship: Raul Fernandez Under Race Lap Record In FP1 In Germany

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Moto3 World Championship: Raul Fernandez Under Race Lap Record In FP1 In Germany

Moto3 Race Lap Record: Brad Binder, 1:26.877, 2014

Moto3 All Time Lap Record: Danny Kent, 1:26.174, 2015

2019 FIM Moto3 World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Raul Fernandez, Spain (KTM). 1:26.591

2. Marcos Ramirez, Spain (Honda), 1:26.783

3. Jakub Kornfeil, Czech Republic (KTM), 1:26.880

4. John McPhee, UK (Honda), 1:27.026

5. Tony Arbolino, Italy (Honda), 1:27.094

6. Romano Fenati, Italy (Honda), 1:27.129

7. Filip Salac, Czech Republic (KTM), 1:27.165

8. Can Oncu, Turkey (KTM), 1:27.270

9. Ayumu Sasaki, Japan (Honda), 1:27.311

10. Aron Canet, Spain (KTM), 1:27.668

Australian Superbike: Wayne Maxwell Fastest In Practice Friday At Morgan Park

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Australian Superbike: Wayne Maxwell Fastest In Practice Friday At Morgan Park

Maxwell fastest in Practice for Round 4 at Morgan Park

5 July 2019

Wayne Maxwell has set the early benchmark in practice for Round 4 of the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) this weekend (July 5-7). The Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia rider posted a 1:13.334 to push him to the top of the combined timesheets in today’s three Kawasaki Superbike practice sessions. Maxwell topped the session ahead of the second-placed Queenslander Mike Jones (Desmosport Ducati, Ducati Panigale 1299 FE, 1:13.452) and Yamaha Racing Team’s Cru Halliday (1:13.452). Maxwell made the best of the overcast weather conditions, setting his fastest time in a shortened third session thanks to a heavy Glenn Scott (GSR, Kawasaki ZX10R) fall at Turn 3.

“It’s a really good start for the team and I, the GSX-R worked really well” said Maxwell after practice. “Around this circuit it’s very good off the slow corners which I’m not good at, so the Suzuki makes up for that! There’s just a few little things that we’re working away on, just to make sure we’ve got good braking stability and the bike’s easy enough to ride over the journey.”

Coming in fourth fastest of the day was Maxwell’s Suzuki teammate Josh Waters with a 1:13.527 ahead of Halliday’s teammate Daniel Falzon (1:13.798). The surprise packet of the day was privateer Matt Walters (Kawasaki Connection, Kawasaki ZX10RR) who finished the day faster than some of his factory-backed rivals in sixth with a competitive 1:13.798.

Motorsports TV Supersport


(Above) Tom Toparis (7). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Tom Toparis (Leda Nutrition, Yamaha YZF R6) continued his good form, emerging at the head of the Motorsports TV Supersport field with a 1:15.455 in the third session. However it wasn’t the dominant performance that we had come to expect from Toparis, with The Bend Race 3 winner Nic Liminton (Yamaha Australia, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:15.694) continuing where he left off, displaying good pace to finish the day second fastest only a couple of tenths off of Toparis’ time.

Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia’s Reid Battye emerged third fastest, posting a 1:15.835 despite a small tumble in the third session when he lost the front end heading into Turn 6. Queensland local Corey Turner (52 Motorsports, Honda CBR600) showed his home ground advantage, slotting the Honda into fourth with a 1:15.934. He finished on top of Callum Spriggs (Allsite Concrete Cutting, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:16.309) in fifth and Broc Pearson (City2Surf Locksmiths, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:16.484) in sixth.

YMI Supersport 300


(Above) Senna Agius. Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Senna Agius (Schuberth, Kawasaki Ninja 400) proved the quickest in YMI Supersport 300, posting a 1:24.380 in the third session of the day. He would top the timesheets ahead of a gaggle of Yamahas, with Locky Taylor (Yamaha Australia, Yamaha YZF-R3) the best of the rest. Taylor posted a 1:24.586 to land himself in second-fastest spot. Behind him was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.627) who after topping the first session finished the day in third fastest. Hunter Ford (Yamaha, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.758), Harry Khouri (Excite M-sports, Yamaha YZF R3 1:25.046) followed, ahead of New Zealand Moto3 Champion Yannis Shaw (WRP Bridgestone, 1:25.067) on a second Ninja 400.

YMF R3 Cup


(Above) Locky Taylor (151). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Taylor would top the timesheets in the YMF R3 Cup, posting a 1:24.236 for fastest of the day, while Lytras was next best behind Taylor once again with a 1:24.276. Brandon Demmery (Rustic Flooring, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.568) posted a good result to land third, while Khouri got the better of Ford this time, his 1:24.825 besting Ford’s 1:25.035. Harrison Voight (Voight Contracting, Yamaha YZF R3) rounded out the top six with a 1:25.042.

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup


(Above) Tom Drane (59). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

For the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, Tom Drane’s (Yamaha YZF R15) second session time was good enough for fastest of the day, with the New South Welshman clocking a 1:40.031. Two tenths back was Queenslander Max Gibbons, his best of 1:40.031 also came in the second session. His time was good enough for second ahead of Angus Grenfell (1:40.291), Jacob Roulstone (1:40.693), Marianos Nikolis (1:40.745) and Jai Russo (1:40.747).

Superbike Masters

Finally in the Superbike Masters, John Allen (Custom Coating and Maintenance, Yamaha TZ750, 1:22.265) took fastest time of the day, ahead of Murray Clark (Suzuki GSX-R, 1:23.321), and Gregory James (Honda CB 1100 R, 1:27.270). Mark McVeigh was fourth (MotoDNA, Yamaha FZR1000, 1:28.441), Scott Webster fifth (T & K Carney, Suzuki GSX 1200, 1:33.022), and Richard Easton sixth (1:34.152).

Round 4 of the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) continues from Morgan Park, Queensland until July 7. For updates, information, and to purchase tickets, visit ASBK.com.au

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MotoAmerica: Kyle Wyman Racing Announces Grand Prize, Special Mid-Season Pricing For KW Army

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MotoAmerica: Kyle Wyman Racing Announces Grand Prize, Special Mid-Season Pricing For KW Army

Kyle Wyman Racing announces new KW Army pricing, hospitality-only option, Grand Prize to be drawn at season finale!

TUCSON, Ariz. (July 4) — The KW Army has been a raging success during the 2019 season. At the first five rounds of the MotoAmerica series, members have enjoyed hospitality access in the KWR paddock area and become an integral part of the growth and success of Kyle Wyman Racing. With nearly 150 member names on the tail of the race bike, it has truly become an Army of individuals who are backing the Ducati Panigale V4 R on track.

Now that the season is half over, KWR has done a mid-season price slash for those who would like to join and be a part of the program. The price has been dropped from $149 to $99 for the remainder of 2019.

We have also added a hospitality-only option, where fans can pay $50 for hospitality access only. While not eligible for prizes and the Army swag pack, hospitality members will pick up their VIP credential at their event of choice. Includes access for the last five rounds of the season. Click here to check it out.

Army Members have won prizes this year, including 6D Helmets, Intake Breathing kits, and free season passes to the MotoAmerica Live+ Streaming platform. Army members also have an exclusive discount code for other apparel. Reply to this email if you are an Army member in need of your code.

At the Laguna Seca round – we will be kicking it up a notch. One Army member will be winning a scholarship to a two-day Yamaha Champions Riding School – a $2395 value.

What’s more? We are happy to announce the Grand Prize!

The Grand Prize will be awarded to one Army member, who will win an all-expenses paid trip to Arizona for a day of riding and coaching at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ with Kyle himself!

Join the KW Army today, receive swag and awesome benefits, and maybe a chance to head to ChampSchool or even a private day on track with Kyle Wyman.

Whats Included:

KW Army T-Shirt

KW Army Hat

Decal Kit

Cycle Gear Water Bottle

Cycle Gear Kickstand Puck

KW Army Lanyard and Hardcard

Elegibility for all giveaways and the Grand Prize!

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MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci Will Remain With Factory Ducati Team In 2020

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MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci Will Remain With Factory Ducati Team In 2020
The Ducati Team and Danilo Petrucci together on track also in 2020
The Ducati Team is pleased to announce to have finalized an agreement with Danilo Petrucci for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian rider will once again pair with Andrea Dovizioso onboard the factory Desmosedici GP.

Petrucci, 28, made his debut this year with the factory team after four seasons onboard the Ducati fielded by the Pramac Racing Team and has immediately shown great chemistry with the squad, progressively improving his competitiveness to conquer three podiums – including a fantastic win at Mugello in front of the home crowd – in the eight rounds held thus far. The Italian currently sits in third position in the World Championship, eight points behind his teammate Dovizioso. The two Ducati Team riders have been the most competitive pair on track this season so far and lead the Team rankings with 224 points scored in total.

“I’m very happy to continue with Ducati for another year – said Petrucci – It was my goal ever since the beginning of this new chapter, because we immediately found great chemistry with the team. In this first half of the season we were able to progressively increase our competitiveness, taking two podiums and an unforgettable win. To renew our collaboration before the summer break makes me even more serene and confident about the future. Now I simply want to stay focused and continue to improve as a rider to achieve even better results on track. We’re third in the Championship, and we want to finish the season within the top three.”

Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager:
“We’re very happy to have reached an agreement with Petrucci and to continue to work together on track also next year. Danilo has shown his professionalism and talent ever since the first outings with the factory Desmosedici GP, and I believe his qualities are now clear to everyone, as evidenced by the strong results he already achieved this season, which culminated in a fantastic maiden win at Mugello. With Danilo on track alongside Andrea, our goal is to fight for the title, both in the Riders and the Manufacturers championships.”

World Superbike: Leon Camier Will Miss Next Two Rounds

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World Superbike: Leon Camier Will Miss Next Two Rounds

Ryuichi Kiyonari keen to return to Great Britain for round 8 of the WSBK season.

Ryuichi Kiyonari will be the Moriwaki Althea Honda team’s sole flagbearer at the upcoming Prosecco DOC UK round of the Superbike world championship taking place at Donington Park this weekend. Team-mate Leon Camier will miss the next two rounds despite the good progress he has been making in terms of his recovery in recent weeks.

Ryuichi Kiyonari cannot wait to race in the UK, a country he loves and where he can count on many fans, having completed no less than ten BSB seasons and taking the British title on three occasions, in 2006, 2007 and 2010.

Ryuichi Kiyonari:

“I can’t wait to race in England. It’s like my home round as I raced there for many years, not only at Donington Park but at many British tracks. I have great memories and feel at home there, because I have many friends still living in the area and the fans are generally fantastic. The track is nice, and for once it’s one I know well, right down to the weather we can expect, the temperature and the layout. The track is kind of split in two parts, with a fast one that is “very” fast, and the slower one which is a kind of a “slalom” track. It won’t be easy as but I’m going to really enjoy the weekend.”

MotoGP: Finland’s KymiRing On-Schedule To Be Ready For Testing

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MotoGP: Finland’s KymiRing On-Schedule To Be Ready For Testing

KymiRing continues preparations for MotoGP™ test

Safety of utmost importance for the new Finnish circuit

Thursday, 04 July 2019

The latest inspection before the upcoming MotoGP™ test at the KymiRing was held on Monday 1st of July. FIM Safety Officer Franco Uncini, Dorna Race Direction representative Loris Capirossi and Dorna Sporting Senior Director Carlos Ezpeleta were pleased with safety issues, the layout of the circuit, and the progress of construction works, which are on schedule. Minor modifications were agreed and some others will be carried out after the test, with more experience gained from the event.

The visit was also a great opportunity to decide on smaller details for the track, like locations and lengths of the FIM kerbs and services for the test like flag, track and medical marshals.

President of Finnish Motorcycling Federation Tapio Nevala and KymiRing Circuit Director Timo Pohjola were both pleased with how the inspection had been carried out.

Tapio Nevala, President of Finnish Motorcycling Federation: “We got great feedback from the safety professionals and we are continuing to build KymiRing Circuit as one of the greatest circuits of the world.”

Franco Uncini, as the person in charge of the homologation, believes it will be a safe track, complying with all the current requirements, and definitely a hit with the riders, and Loris Capirossi was also complimentary about the layout. He said it will be a challenging one for the riders after doing a couple of quick laps by car, with the Italian also eager to ride it.

Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna Sporting Senior Director: “The progress we saw was amazing and we believe the track will be ready for the test on the 19th to 20th of August. The layout of the track is great and we hope it will lead to exciting racing, everything seems to be happening on schedule and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the first MotoGP™ bikes on track at the KymiRing soon.”

The MotoGP™ manufacturers test teams head to the KymiRing from the 19th to 20th of August.

World Superbike: Markus Reiterberger Out With Illness, Peter Hickman Will Fill In For BMW At Donington Park

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World Superbike: Markus Reiterberger Out With Illness, Peter Hickman Will Fill In For BMW At Donington Park

WorldSBK Donington Park: Markus Reiterberger unable to compete due to illness; Peter Hickman to step in.

  • A severe viral infection means Markus Reiterberger is unable to compete at Donington Park.

  • Peter Hickman will take his place on the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team BMW S 1000 RR.

  • Marc Bongers: “We wish Markus a speedy recovery and Peter good luck for Donington.”

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) has had to cancel his participation in the eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season at Donington Park (GBR) at short notice. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider has contracted a severe viral infection and a high fever. British BMW S 1000 RR rider Peter Hickman will stand in for him in the races at Donington Park.

Reiterberger spent last night in hospital for observation. He will undergo further tests. The attending physicians have banned him from flying and working.

In Hickman, BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has found a replacement from the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family who is very familiar with the new BMW S 1000 RR. The 32-year-old represents Smiths Racing BMW in the British Superbike Championship as well as in international road racing. This year he has brought home wins with the new RR at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and the North West 200.

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “We were very sorry to hear that Markus is suffering from a viral infection and is unable to compete at Donington. With Peter Hickman we were able to find a worthy replacement from the BMW family at very short notice. Peter rides a package very similar to WorldSBK in the British Superbike Championship so it shouldn’t take him long to find his feet. We wish Markus a speedy recovery and Peter good luck for Donington.”

Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: “We are very sorry to hear that Markus is sick, feels unwell and is not fit to ride this weekend. I thank him for letting us know as soon as possible to give us time to find a replacement. Obviously it was very important to us to have an existing BMW rider as a replacement rider and Peter Hickman is an ideal choice for us. He is already riding the current bike and he agreed to join us very quickly so we are very hopeful that he can do a good job for us at Donington Park and assist us with the development of the BMW S 1000 RR. At the same time, I want to thank his team, Smiths Racing BMW, for releasing him for this event and hopefully we can have a good, positive race this weekend before we go to Laguna Seca.”

Peter Hickman: “First of all, I’m sorry for Markus that he is unable to race at the weekend and I wish him a speedy recovery. At the same time, I am happy to step in and support the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Donington Park. I didn’t have to think long when I got the call from Shaun Muir. I want to thank the team for the trust and my Smiths Racing BMW team for allowing me to compete in WorldSBK this weekend. And a big thanks to Dunlop UK, as I should have been racing in the French Superbike Championship for them this weekend and they enabled me to do WorldSBK instead. It’s quite some years ago when I raced in this series but I know the BMW S 1000 RR and the track at Donington Park very well, so I am confident that I can do a proper job for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.”

Moto2 World Championship: Jonas Folger Inside Of Race Lap Record In FP1 At Sachsenring

Moto2 Race Lap Record: Miguel Oliveira, 1:24.483, 2017

Moto2 All Time Lap Record: Mattia Pasini, 1:23.787, 2018

2019 FIM Moto2 World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all using Triumph engines and Dunlop tires):

1. Jonas Folger, Germany (Kalex), 1:24.354

2. Marcel Schrotter, Germany (Kalex), 1:24.361

3. Iker Lecuona, Spain (KTM), 1:24.641

4. Andrea Locatelli, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.672

5. Fabio Di Giannantonio, Italy (Speed Up), 1:24.737

6. Jorge Martin, Spain (KTM), 1:24.777

7. Tom Luthi, Switzerland (Kalex), 1:24.784

8. Lorenzo Baldassarri, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.829

9. Stefano Manzi, Italy (MV Agusta), 1:24.859

10. Bo Bendsneyder, Netherlands (NTS), 1:24.888

11. Jorge Navarro, Spain (Speed Up), 1:24.934

12. Luca Marini, Italy (Kalex), 1:24.968

13. Tetsuta Nagashima, Japan (Kalex), 1:24.976

14. Alex Marquez, Spain (Kalex), 1:24.997

15. Brad Binder, South Africa (KTM), 1:25.066

16. Remy Gardner, Australia (Kalex), 1:25.087

17. Augusto Fernandez, Spain (Kalex), 1:25.087

18. Xavi Vierge, Spain (Kalex), 1:25.108

19. Sam Lowes, UK (Kalex), 1:25.126

20. Steven Odendaal, South Africa (NTS), 1:25.198

25. Joe Roberts, USA (KTM), 1:25.455

World Superbike: Tom Sykes Leads Surprising FP1 At Donington Park

World Superbike Race Lap Record: Jonathan Rea, 1:27.605, 2016

World Superbike All-Time/Pole Lap Record: Tom Sykes, 1:26.641, 2017

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship

Donington Park, England

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Pirelli tires):

1. Tom Sykes, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:27.790

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu, Turkey (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.167

3. Alex Lowes, UK (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.416, crash

4. Loris Baz, France (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.482

5. Michael Van Der Mark, Netherlands (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.529

6. Jordi Torres, Spain (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.580

7. Leon Haslam, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.595

8. Jonathan Rea, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:28.698

9. Peter Hickman, UK (BMW S1000RR), 1:28.974

10. Marco Melandri, Italy (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.174, crash

11. Alvaro Bautista, Spain (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.220

12. Chaz Davies, UK (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.381

13. Leandro Mercado, Argentina (Kaw ZX-10RR), 1:29.640

14. Sandro Cortese, Germany (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.697

15. Michael Rinaldi, Italy (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:29.999

16. Ryuichi Kiyonari, Japan (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), 1:30.442

17. Alessandro Delbianco, Italy (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), 1:30.631

18. Eugene Laverty, Ireland (Duc Panigale V4 R), 1:31.141

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Quickest In FP1 At Sachsenring

MotoGP Race Lap Record: Jonas Folger, 1:21.442, 2017

MotoGP All Time Lap Record: Marc Marquez, 1:20.270, 2018

2019 FIM MotoGP World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Michelin tires):

1. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), 1:21.390

2. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:21.464

3. Valentino Rossi, Italy (Yamaha), 1:21.964

4. Alex Rins, Spain (Suzuki), 1:21.967

5. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 1:22.251

6. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.282

7. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), 1:22.365

8. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), 1:22.397

9. Takaaki Nakagami, Japan (Honda), 1:22.415

10. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), 1:22.439

11. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), 1:22.458

12. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), 1:22.487

13. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), 1:22.512

14. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), 1:22.543

15. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.566

16. Johann Zarco, France (KTM), 1:22.705

17. Stefan Bradl, Germany (Honda), 1:22.729

18. Francesco Bagnaia, Italy (Ducati), 1:22.729, crash

19. Miguel Oliveira, Portugal (KTM), 1:22.762

20. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), 1:22.856

21. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), 1:22.898

22. Hafizh Syahrin, Malaysia (KTM), 1:23.957

Moto3 World Championship: Raul Fernandez Under Race Lap Record In FP1 In Germany

Moto3 Race Lap Record: Brad Binder, 1:26.877, 2014

Moto3 All Time Lap Record: Danny Kent, 1:26.174, 2015

2019 FIM Moto3 World Championship

Sachsenring, Germany

July 5, 2019

Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Raul Fernandez, Spain (KTM). 1:26.591

2. Marcos Ramirez, Spain (Honda), 1:26.783

3. Jakub Kornfeil, Czech Republic (KTM), 1:26.880

4. John McPhee, UK (Honda), 1:27.026

5. Tony Arbolino, Italy (Honda), 1:27.094

6. Romano Fenati, Italy (Honda), 1:27.129

7. Filip Salac, Czech Republic (KTM), 1:27.165

8. Can Oncu, Turkey (KTM), 1:27.270

9. Ayumu Sasaki, Japan (Honda), 1:27.311

10. Aron Canet, Spain (KTM), 1:27.668

Australian Superbike: Wayne Maxwell Fastest In Practice Friday At Morgan Park

Maxwell fastest in Practice for Round 4 at Morgan Park

5 July 2019

Wayne Maxwell has set the early benchmark in practice for Round 4 of the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) this weekend (July 5-7). The Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia rider posted a 1:13.334 to push him to the top of the combined timesheets in today’s three Kawasaki Superbike practice sessions. Maxwell topped the session ahead of the second-placed Queenslander Mike Jones (Desmosport Ducati, Ducati Panigale 1299 FE, 1:13.452) and Yamaha Racing Team’s Cru Halliday (1:13.452). Maxwell made the best of the overcast weather conditions, setting his fastest time in a shortened third session thanks to a heavy Glenn Scott (GSR, Kawasaki ZX10R) fall at Turn 3.

“It’s a really good start for the team and I, the GSX-R worked really well” said Maxwell after practice. “Around this circuit it’s very good off the slow corners which I’m not good at, so the Suzuki makes up for that! There’s just a few little things that we’re working away on, just to make sure we’ve got good braking stability and the bike’s easy enough to ride over the journey.”

Coming in fourth fastest of the day was Maxwell’s Suzuki teammate Josh Waters with a 1:13.527 ahead of Halliday’s teammate Daniel Falzon (1:13.798). The surprise packet of the day was privateer Matt Walters (Kawasaki Connection, Kawasaki ZX10RR) who finished the day faster than some of his factory-backed rivals in sixth with a competitive 1:13.798.

Motorsports TV Supersport


(Above) Tom Toparis (7). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Tom Toparis (Leda Nutrition, Yamaha YZF R6) continued his good form, emerging at the head of the Motorsports TV Supersport field with a 1:15.455 in the third session. However it wasn’t the dominant performance that we had come to expect from Toparis, with The Bend Race 3 winner Nic Liminton (Yamaha Australia, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:15.694) continuing where he left off, displaying good pace to finish the day second fastest only a couple of tenths off of Toparis’ time.

Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia’s Reid Battye emerged third fastest, posting a 1:15.835 despite a small tumble in the third session when he lost the front end heading into Turn 6. Queensland local Corey Turner (52 Motorsports, Honda CBR600) showed his home ground advantage, slotting the Honda into fourth with a 1:15.934. He finished on top of Callum Spriggs (Allsite Concrete Cutting, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:16.309) in fifth and Broc Pearson (City2Surf Locksmiths, Yamaha YZF R6, 1:16.484) in sixth.

YMI Supersport 300


(Above) Senna Agius. Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Senna Agius (Schuberth, Kawasaki Ninja 400) proved the quickest in YMI Supersport 300, posting a 1:24.380 in the third session of the day. He would top the timesheets ahead of a gaggle of Yamahas, with Locky Taylor (Yamaha Australia, Yamaha YZF-R3) the best of the rest. Taylor posted a 1:24.586 to land himself in second-fastest spot. Behind him was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.627) who after topping the first session finished the day in third fastest. Hunter Ford (Yamaha, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.758), Harry Khouri (Excite M-sports, Yamaha YZF R3 1:25.046) followed, ahead of New Zealand Moto3 Champion Yannis Shaw (WRP Bridgestone, 1:25.067) on a second Ninja 400.

YMF R3 Cup


(Above) Locky Taylor (151). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

Taylor would top the timesheets in the YMF R3 Cup, posting a 1:24.236 for fastest of the day, while Lytras was next best behind Taylor once again with a 1:24.276. Brandon Demmery (Rustic Flooring, Yamaha YZF R3, 1:24.568) posted a good result to land third, while Khouri got the better of Ford this time, his 1:24.825 besting Ford’s 1:25.035. Harrison Voight (Voight Contracting, Yamaha YZF R3) rounded out the top six with a 1:25.042.

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup


(Above) Tom Drane (59). Photo by Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport, courtesy of Motorcycling Australia.

For the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, Tom Drane’s (Yamaha YZF R15) second session time was good enough for fastest of the day, with the New South Welshman clocking a 1:40.031. Two tenths back was Queenslander Max Gibbons, his best of 1:40.031 also came in the second session. His time was good enough for second ahead of Angus Grenfell (1:40.291), Jacob Roulstone (1:40.693), Marianos Nikolis (1:40.745) and Jai Russo (1:40.747).

Superbike Masters

Finally in the Superbike Masters, John Allen (Custom Coating and Maintenance, Yamaha TZ750, 1:22.265) took fastest time of the day, ahead of Murray Clark (Suzuki GSX-R, 1:23.321), and Gregory James (Honda CB 1100 R, 1:27.270). Mark McVeigh was fourth (MotoDNA, Yamaha FZR1000, 1:28.441), Scott Webster fifth (T & K Carney, Suzuki GSX 1200, 1:33.022), and Richard Easton sixth (1:34.152).

Round 4 of the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) continues from Morgan Park, Queensland until July 7. For updates, information, and to purchase tickets, visit ASBK.com.au

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MotoAmerica: Kyle Wyman Racing Announces Grand Prize, Special Mid-Season Pricing For KW Army

Kyle Wyman Racing announces new KW Army pricing, hospitality-only option, Grand Prize to be drawn at season finale!

TUCSON, Ariz. (July 4) — The KW Army has been a raging success during the 2019 season. At the first five rounds of the MotoAmerica series, members have enjoyed hospitality access in the KWR paddock area and become an integral part of the growth and success of Kyle Wyman Racing. With nearly 150 member names on the tail of the race bike, it has truly become an Army of individuals who are backing the Ducati Panigale V4 R on track.

Now that the season is half over, KWR has done a mid-season price slash for those who would like to join and be a part of the program. The price has been dropped from $149 to $99 for the remainder of 2019.

We have also added a hospitality-only option, where fans can pay $50 for hospitality access only. While not eligible for prizes and the Army swag pack, hospitality members will pick up their VIP credential at their event of choice. Includes access for the last five rounds of the season. Click here to check it out.

Army Members have won prizes this year, including 6D Helmets, Intake Breathing kits, and free season passes to the MotoAmerica Live+ Streaming platform. Army members also have an exclusive discount code for other apparel. Reply to this email if you are an Army member in need of your code.

At the Laguna Seca round – we will be kicking it up a notch. One Army member will be winning a scholarship to a two-day Yamaha Champions Riding School – a $2395 value.

What’s more? We are happy to announce the Grand Prize!

The Grand Prize will be awarded to one Army member, who will win an all-expenses paid trip to Arizona for a day of riding and coaching at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ with Kyle himself!

Join the KW Army today, receive swag and awesome benefits, and maybe a chance to head to ChampSchool or even a private day on track with Kyle Wyman.

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MotoGP: Danilo Petrucci Will Remain With Factory Ducati Team In 2020

The Ducati Team and Danilo Petrucci together on track also in 2020
The Ducati Team is pleased to announce to have finalized an agreement with Danilo Petrucci for the 2020 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian rider will once again pair with Andrea Dovizioso onboard the factory Desmosedici GP.

Petrucci, 28, made his debut this year with the factory team after four seasons onboard the Ducati fielded by the Pramac Racing Team and has immediately shown great chemistry with the squad, progressively improving his competitiveness to conquer three podiums – including a fantastic win at Mugello in front of the home crowd – in the eight rounds held thus far. The Italian currently sits in third position in the World Championship, eight points behind his teammate Dovizioso. The two Ducati Team riders have been the most competitive pair on track this season so far and lead the Team rankings with 224 points scored in total.

“I’m very happy to continue with Ducati for another year – said Petrucci – It was my goal ever since the beginning of this new chapter, because we immediately found great chemistry with the team. In this first half of the season we were able to progressively increase our competitiveness, taking two podiums and an unforgettable win. To renew our collaboration before the summer break makes me even more serene and confident about the future. Now I simply want to stay focused and continue to improve as a rider to achieve even better results on track. We’re third in the Championship, and we want to finish the season within the top three.”

Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager:
“We’re very happy to have reached an agreement with Petrucci and to continue to work together on track also next year. Danilo has shown his professionalism and talent ever since the first outings with the factory Desmosedici GP, and I believe his qualities are now clear to everyone, as evidenced by the strong results he already achieved this season, which culminated in a fantastic maiden win at Mugello. With Danilo on track alongside Andrea, our goal is to fight for the title, both in the Riders and the Manufacturers championships.”

World Superbike: Leon Camier Will Miss Next Two Rounds

Ryuichi Kiyonari keen to return to Great Britain for round 8 of the WSBK season.

Ryuichi Kiyonari will be the Moriwaki Althea Honda team’s sole flagbearer at the upcoming Prosecco DOC UK round of the Superbike world championship taking place at Donington Park this weekend. Team-mate Leon Camier will miss the next two rounds despite the good progress he has been making in terms of his recovery in recent weeks.

Ryuichi Kiyonari cannot wait to race in the UK, a country he loves and where he can count on many fans, having completed no less than ten BSB seasons and taking the British title on three occasions, in 2006, 2007 and 2010.

Ryuichi Kiyonari:

“I can’t wait to race in England. It’s like my home round as I raced there for many years, not only at Donington Park but at many British tracks. I have great memories and feel at home there, because I have many friends still living in the area and the fans are generally fantastic. The track is nice, and for once it’s one I know well, right down to the weather we can expect, the temperature and the layout. The track is kind of split in two parts, with a fast one that is “very” fast, and the slower one which is a kind of a “slalom” track. It won’t be easy as but I’m going to really enjoy the weekend.”

MotoGP: Finland’s KymiRing On-Schedule To Be Ready For Testing

KymiRing continues preparations for MotoGP™ test

Safety of utmost importance for the new Finnish circuit

Thursday, 04 July 2019

The latest inspection before the upcoming MotoGP™ test at the KymiRing was held on Monday 1st of July. FIM Safety Officer Franco Uncini, Dorna Race Direction representative Loris Capirossi and Dorna Sporting Senior Director Carlos Ezpeleta were pleased with safety issues, the layout of the circuit, and the progress of construction works, which are on schedule. Minor modifications were agreed and some others will be carried out after the test, with more experience gained from the event.

The visit was also a great opportunity to decide on smaller details for the track, like locations and lengths of the FIM kerbs and services for the test like flag, track and medical marshals.

President of Finnish Motorcycling Federation Tapio Nevala and KymiRing Circuit Director Timo Pohjola were both pleased with how the inspection had been carried out.

Tapio Nevala, President of Finnish Motorcycling Federation: “We got great feedback from the safety professionals and we are continuing to build KymiRing Circuit as one of the greatest circuits of the world.”

Franco Uncini, as the person in charge of the homologation, believes it will be a safe track, complying with all the current requirements, and definitely a hit with the riders, and Loris Capirossi was also complimentary about the layout. He said it will be a challenging one for the riders after doing a couple of quick laps by car, with the Italian also eager to ride it.

Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna Sporting Senior Director: “The progress we saw was amazing and we believe the track will be ready for the test on the 19th to 20th of August. The layout of the track is great and we hope it will lead to exciting racing, everything seems to be happening on schedule and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the first MotoGP™ bikes on track at the KymiRing soon.”

The MotoGP™ manufacturers test teams head to the KymiRing from the 19th to 20th of August.

World Superbike: Markus Reiterberger Out With Illness, Peter Hickman Will Fill In For BMW At Donington Park

WorldSBK Donington Park: Markus Reiterberger unable to compete due to illness; Peter Hickman to step in.

  • A severe viral infection means Markus Reiterberger is unable to compete at Donington Park.

  • Peter Hickman will take his place on the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team BMW S 1000 RR.

  • Marc Bongers: “We wish Markus a speedy recovery and Peter good luck for Donington.”

Munich. Markus Reiterberger (GER) has had to cancel his participation in the eighth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season at Donington Park (GBR) at short notice. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider has contracted a severe viral infection and a high fever. British BMW S 1000 RR rider Peter Hickman will stand in for him in the races at Donington Park.

Reiterberger spent last night in hospital for observation. He will undergo further tests. The attending physicians have banned him from flying and working.

In Hickman, BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has found a replacement from the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family who is very familiar with the new BMW S 1000 RR. The 32-year-old represents Smiths Racing BMW in the British Superbike Championship as well as in international road racing. This year he has brought home wins with the new RR at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy and the North West 200.

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “We were very sorry to hear that Markus is suffering from a viral infection and is unable to compete at Donington. With Peter Hickman we were able to find a worthy replacement from the BMW family at very short notice. Peter rides a package very similar to WorldSBK in the British Superbike Championship so it shouldn’t take him long to find his feet. We wish Markus a speedy recovery and Peter good luck for Donington.”

Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: “We are very sorry to hear that Markus is sick, feels unwell and is not fit to ride this weekend. I thank him for letting us know as soon as possible to give us time to find a replacement. Obviously it was very important to us to have an existing BMW rider as a replacement rider and Peter Hickman is an ideal choice for us. He is already riding the current bike and he agreed to join us very quickly so we are very hopeful that he can do a good job for us at Donington Park and assist us with the development of the BMW S 1000 RR. At the same time, I want to thank his team, Smiths Racing BMW, for releasing him for this event and hopefully we can have a good, positive race this weekend before we go to Laguna Seca.”

Peter Hickman: “First of all, I’m sorry for Markus that he is unable to race at the weekend and I wish him a speedy recovery. At the same time, I am happy to step in and support the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Donington Park. I didn’t have to think long when I got the call from Shaun Muir. I want to thank the team for the trust and my Smiths Racing BMW team for allowing me to compete in WorldSBK this weekend. And a big thanks to Dunlop UK, as I should have been racing in the French Superbike Championship for them this weekend and they enabled me to do WorldSBK instead. It’s quite some years ago when I raced in this series but I know the BMW S 1000 RR and the track at Donington Park very well, so I am confident that I can do a proper job for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.”

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