Suzuki Motor Of America Hosts 4th Annual Fun Day With Race Teams

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May 25, 2019

Suzuki Motor Of America Hosts 4th Annual Fun Day With Race Teams

Suzuki Celebrates 4th Annual Fun Day with Race Teams
Motocross and Road Race teams come together to celebrate Suzuki’s strong racing heritage

Brea, CA – On Wednesday, May 22nd, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) hosted the JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing, Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing, H.E.P. Motorsports, M4 ECSTAR Suzuki, Bar X Motorsports, and the Suzuki Factory/Regional Elite amateur team for its 4th Annual Fun Day at Suzuki’s headquarters in Brea, California. Suzuki employees and riders came together to celebrate their strong relationship and shared enthusiasm for racing. Relationships were built, friendships renewed, and memories were made while enjoying a day full of games, food, and the infamous slow race competition.

“What a great day! We were thrilled to once again host our Annual Fun Day with all of our motocross and road race teams, and employees, showing our ongoing commitment to them,” said Kerry Graeber, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “From the delicious food to the slow race competition, the event was a huge success and we are looking forward to continuing this event every year.”

The riders and employees enjoyed food provided by JGR Suzuki sponsor Wienerschnitzel along with tacos and ice cream sandwiches, while playing corn hole, Suzuki trivia, and getting racer autographs.

Yoshimura Suzuki’s own Ammar Bazzaz (left) served as the event DJ. Bazzaz is seen here comparing music knowledge with motocrosser and aspiring rapper Adam Enticknap!

Things heated up during the day as racers competed for the Annual Slow Race title. Much different from their normal race strategy, riders from each team were matched-up on Suzuki VanVan’s to see who could cross the finish line last, without putting a foot down. With much enthusiasm, H.E.P Motorsports, Adam Enticknap took the slow race victory along with JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory’s Justin Hill grabbing second, and Bar X Motorsports’ Austin Black with third.

Suzuki wants to thank all of its employees, racers, teams, support staff, and sponsors for continuing such a great and successful relationship.

For motocross, JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory racing’s Justin Hill, Alex Martin, Kyle Peters, and Weston Peick were joined by H.E.P. Motorsports Alex Ray and Adam Enticknap, along with Suzuki’s RMArmy amateur racers; Julian Beaumer, Austin Black, Dilan Schwartz, Lance Kobush, McClellan Hile, and Preston Kilroy. Two-time Supercross champion and fan-favorite, Chad Reed, also appeared with the JGRMX team and showed his continued commitment to Suzuki.

For Road Racing, the championship duo, Toni Elias and Josh Herrin of Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing were present alongside M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s, Bobby Fong.

For more information on Suzuki Racing, please visit HERE.

King Kenny Roberts’ 8th Annual Welcome Home Heroes Benefit To Include Auction Of Customized Yamaha YZF-R3

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May 25, 2019

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King Kenny Roberts’ 8th Annual Welcome Home Heroes Benefit To Include Auction Of Customized Yamaha YZF-R3

Kenny Roberts Customized Yamaha YZF-R3 to Be Auctioned at Eighth Annual Welcome Home Heroes Benefit Event

Modesto, CA – Kenny Roberts is pleased to announce a KR-customized Yamaha YZF-R3 that he and his crew have built for the eighth annual Welcome Home Heroes Benefit Auction.

The Auction takes place this Saturday night, May 25, from the Commemorative Air Force, Hanger I-S, 700 Tioga Drive in Modesto, California.

Along with the one-of-a kind KR-customized Yamaha YZF-R3 up for bid, the auction will also include Team Roberts memorabilia, signed racing-related items, bronze statues, paintings, and other motorsports merchandise.

Sponsors for this year’s event are Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Saddlemen Motorcycle Seats and Components, Cycle Gear, Motion Pro, PJ1 Brands, and Vreeke & Associates.

Tickets for this special event dinner are $30.00 per person and available by phoning 209-605-4313. To attend, call Michael Utt at 209-765-9317 or send an email to [email protected]

About Welcome Home Heroes

Welcome Home Heroes is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation organized to provide assistance to local Central California veterans of the U.S. military in their transition from active duty to private life. Last year, the True American Heroes Dinner and Cpl. Michael D. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Ride raised more than $130,000. For more information, visit TrueAmericanHero.org/ or WelcomeHomeHeroesFoundation.org

World Superbike: Acerbis To Sponsor The Event At Jerez

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May 25, 2019

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World Superbike: Acerbis To Sponsor The Event At Jerez

Acerbis to support WorldSBK for the Spanish Round

Italian action sports company set to back the 2019 Spanish Round

ACERBIS and Dorna WSBK Organization are delighted to announce that the Italian action sports company will be the Event Main Sponsor of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Spanish Round, that will be held at Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto from 7th – 9th June 2019.

The WorldSBK Championship will return to the Spanish race track after having missed one year. It was in 2017 that the last WorldSBK race was held at the Andalusian race track and at that time the Spanish venue played host to the dramatic and action-packed final European round of the season.

Offering always a high level of drama and close battles, the WorldSBK Championship will be back at the Spanish race track this year, and it will be a welcome return. Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto is famous for being the stage of incredible racing actions, and this season will not make an exception. With three WorldSBK races and local hero Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) leading the standings with his Ducati Panigale V4 R, the Acerbis Spanish Round promises to be a real treat for the local fans, thanks also to the precious support of a valuable partner such as the Italian company.

Based in Italy, Acerbis is a longtime partner of the championship and leader in producing high-quality action gear since 1973. The company is highly involved in the world of action sports, and their commitment and high level of innovation perfectly suit the essence of WorldSBK. By naming the Acerbis Spanish Round, the company will benefit from the global exposure that the series can provide.

Guido Acerbis (CEO): “ACERBIS is very proud to be event main sponsor of the Spanish Round. The brand visibility ensured by the event is outstanding, and the monumental circuit of Jerez de la Frontera is the perfect environment to carry out business with our Spanish dealers. Spain is a vital market to Acerbis for the purpose of its expansion towards the world of on-road bikes and road racing equipment. Moreover, after seven years of collaboration with WorldSBK, we decided to increase our presence by sharing it with the fans, thanks to the activation of the ACERBIS TOP EXPERIENCE. The first trial at Assen was very positive, with many fans enjoying the upgrade of their passes, and we plan to have even more prizes for Jerez”.

Marc Saurina, WorldSBK Executive Director, Commercial, Marketing & Media said: “We are extremely delighted to be able to work together with Acerbis once again. The Italian company is well known in the motorcycling world, and it is an integral part of the championship, as well as, a longtime partner. We really look forward to having them onboard in Jerez. We believe that together we will be able to deliver another unforgettable experience to all the fans who will attend the Acerbis Spanish Round”.

MotoAmerica: Genuine Broaster Chicken To Be Title Sponsor Of KWR Ducati Team At Road America

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May 24, 2019

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MotoAmerica: Genuine Broaster Chicken To Be Title Sponsor Of KWR Ducati Team At Road America

Genuine Broaster Chicken to title sponsor KWR Ducati team for Road America round

TUCSON, Ariz. (May 24) — Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR) has announced that Genuine Broaster Chicken will title sponsor the team for the Road America event next weekend for round 4 of the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. Wyman will ride the #33 Genuine Broaster Chicken/SC Project/KWR Ducati Panigale V4 R as the team comes fresh off a successful test at Pittsburgh International Race Complex.

The KWR team spent this past Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh sorting out their new Magneti Marelli electronics system provided by Ducati Corse, and had two days of testing as part of the Champions Riding School event being held. Wyman had help from an electronics engineer from Italy who came over to get the team on their way with the system, while testing tires for Dunlop.

“I couldn’t be happier with how our test went this past week at Pittsburgh,” Wyman said. “We were able to go faster than we did on my Yamaha last year, and I am still getting used to the bike and new electronics. We have a clear path to success with our new system and I’m looking forward to flying the flag for our new partner Genuine Broaster Chicken.”

Genuine Broaster Chicken announces partnership with Kyle Wyman Racing

The Broaster Company is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kyle Wyman Racing for two races in the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike championship. While this is a last minute add to the Broaster Company’s Marketing and Sponsorship activities, the partnership with Kyle Wyman will be a positive result in Broaster’s continued public relations efforts.

“Over the last several years we have built a relationship with Kyle and are excited for his future success and new partnership with Ducati North America, as there is unlimited potential for Kyle and his racing team,” said Jay Cipra, CEO of The Broaster Company.

“Broaster has chosen to be the title sponsor for races in Wisconsin as it is where Broaster Chicken was founded, and Pittsburgh as it is a very strong marketplace for our programs and wide array of products,” Cipra added. “In addition, we appreciate the continuous efforts shown by MotoAmerica in the growth of Superbike racing in the U.S. and also their strong support of series and team sponsors.”

Broaster Company has been the leading manufacturer in high-quality Pressure Fryers, a licensed branded program, delicious foods and specialty foodservice equipment to the industry for over 60 years. Headquartered in Beloit, Wis., Broaster markets their products through a responsive global network of authorized distributors. The company also markets and licenses its Genuine Broaster Chicken® product and the Broaster Express™ food program worldwide to a wide range of foodservice operations.

The Broaster name is synonymous with quality and continuously earns that reputation with durable equipment manufactured in the USA by a skilled team of craftsmen. Broaster Company is committed to providing the most efficient, durable and easy-to-use equipment the industry has to offer. Their patented round cooking well and highly efficient heating process means more dollars in an operator’s pocket compared with competitive equipment. Their equipment is proven, every day, in thousands of kitchens and foodservice establishments worldwide, and you can count on Broaster Equipment to deliver quality results, fast.

To learn more about Broaster Company, contact your authorized Broaster Distributor or visit www.broaster.com

Visit www.kylewymanracing.com for more news and updates.

American Flat Track: Estenson Racing Previews The Springfield Mile And TT

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May 24, 2019

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American Flat Track: Estenson Racing Previews The Springfield Mile And TT

Estenson Racing’s Twins Team Ready to Stretch the Legs of the MT-07 DT at the Springfield Mile

PHOENIX – Estenson Racing’s Jake Johnson, JD Beach and Kolby Carlile are ready to get back to American Flat Track action this weekend at one of the sport’s iconic events – the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 26.

The Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT is still in the early stages of development, but the entire team is looking forward to hitting the Mile tracks and seeing the fast dirt track racer stretch its legs. The first of whom is two-time Grand National Champion Johnson. Normally the team veteran is into the rougher tracks, but Johnson is eager to get on the fast track and make it win number three at the Springfield Mile.

Beach is also looking forward to hitting the big tracks. He hasn’t raced the Springfield Mile since 2013 and would like to check another square on the Grand Slam list this season with a win on a Mile.

Meanwhile, the youngest member on the Twins team, Carlile, is just happy to return to racing after being sidelined for a race to mend his injured leg. With the Sacramento Mile getting postponed for weather, Carlile’s championship hopes in the Production Twins class are not too far out of reach and the 2017 AFT Singles champ is eager to make up for lost time.

Jake Johnson — AFT Twins #5:

“I’m ready to get some Mile races under our belts. This will be the first time this new bike has been on a Mile track and I’m hoping this is where it will shine. Springfield has never been one of my favorite tracks, just because it is usually too perfect, but it will be nice to get on a well-prepped racetrack again. Hopefully we have a good weekend and will start crawling our way back up.”

JD Beach — AFT Twins #95:

“I’ve been racing there since 2013. The last time I was there, it went really well, so I’m really looking forward to getting back there. It’s a track that I like a lot. I’ve actually been there every race since the last time I raced there just to watch. I also can’t wait to get the MT-07 DT out on the Mile, I think it’s going to be great. I know it’s really quick, so I’m looking forward to that. I think it’s going to be a great weekend.”

Kolby Carlile – AFT Twins #136:

“I’m glad I will be able to get back on the bike this weekend at the Springfield Mile. We are definitely going to be building over the next few weeks as I continue rehabbing my knee from my Super TT crash. I am confident of my bike, and my ability to race on these Miles. I like the mental aspect it brings into it, as well. I’m still pushing hard to fight back for this Production Twins Championship.”

The Springfield Mile I will be streamed live, Sunday, May 26, on FansChoice.TV starting with practice at 11:00 a.m. ET, followed by Opening Ceremonies at 2:00 p.m. Heat races begin at 2:30 p.m. ET and the Main Events start at 4:40 p.m. ET.

Catch both the Springfield TT and Springfield Mile I on NBCSN, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET. For tickets and additional information about the event: http://www.americanflattrack.com/events/ .

Stay up to date with Estenson Racing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

More, from another press release issued by Estenson Racing:

Ryan Wells Looking to Stay in the Win Column This Weekend at Springfield TT

PHOENIX – Fresh off of his first win with the Estenson Racing team, Ryan Wells is looking to keep the momentum rolling into round six of the American Flat Track AFT Singles Championship, Saturday, May 25, at the Springfield TT in Springfield, Illinois.

The win and perfect night at the So-Cal Half-Mile was a big boost for Wells and his team, and the 2016 AFT Singles Champion is hungry for more. With the Sacramento Mile postponed last weekend due to weather, Wells headed East to Kentucky and spent time training with the Owensboro crew and feels more prepared than ever going into this weekend.

As for Wells’ AFT Singles teammate Dallas Daniels, the wait for his professional debut at the Lima Half-Mile is nearly at an end as the 2018 AMA Grand National Rider of the Year turns 16 on June 19.

Ryan Wells — AFT Singles #94:

“I’m really excited for the Springfield TT. Last week I got to train at the Hayden compound – Sunset Downs – and ride with Jake Lewis, Nick McFadden, Roger (Hayden) and Tommy (Hayden), so I feel like I put the most work in that I’ve ever put in to be on top of my TT game. In the past I’ve had some good speed at Springfield. Hopefully this year we can put a full package together and get a good result.”

The Springfield TT will be streamed live, Saturday, May 25, on FansChoice.TV starting with practice at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by Opening Ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. Heat races begin at 7:45 p.m. ET and the Main Event is at 11:05 p.m. ET.

Catch both the Springfield TT and Springfield Mile I on NBCSN, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET. For tickets and additional information about the event: http://www.americanflattrack.com/events/ .

MotoAmerica: Race Highlight Shows To Air On Eurosport UK

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May 24, 2019

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MotoAmerica: Race Highlight Shows To Air On Eurosport UK

Eurosport UK To Air MotoAmerica Races

MotoAmerica Rewind Shows To Air In Great Britain

COSTA MESA, CA (May 24, 2019) – MotoAmerica has announced that Eurosport UK will start airing the “MotoAmerica Rewind,” the one-hour show that highlights the 2019 EBC Brakes Superbike Series, beginning on Saturday, May 25, with airings of rounds one and two from Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Circuit of The Americas, respectively, followed by round three on Sunday, May 26, from VIRginia International Raceway.

“It’s great news that Eurosport UK will begin airing our MotoAmerica Rewind shows in Great Britain,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “This will bring the races to our British fans and attract even more exposure to our events, sponsors, teams and our riders. Our series features some of the most exciting racing in the world and we know the British fans are going to enjoy the coverage.”

Jamie Steward, Eurosport Senior Director of Production and Broadcast said: “We are delighted to add MotoAmerica highlights to our motorsport portfolio. Eurosport’s Superbike coverage features action from all over Europe and the EBC Brakes Superbike Series will allow us to showcase some of the best racing across the U.S., extending our breadth of coverage and super-serving our passionate viewers.”

The 2019 MotoAmerica Series heads to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, May 31-June 2, for round four of the series. For more information, visit www.motoamerica.com

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

British Superbike: Keith Farmer Fastest In Practice Friday At Donington Park

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May 24, 2019

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British Superbike: Keith Farmer Fastest In Practice Friday At Donington Park

Farmer heads the field as top 18 riders covered by 0.8s at Donington Park

Tyco BMW’s Keith Farmer set the pace after the opening Bennetts British Superbike Championship free practice sessions at Donington Park this afternoon, firing the new S1000 RR to the top of the times ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday) Datatag Qualifying and opening race of the triple-header weekend.

Tommy Bridewell had initially set the benchmark, but in the closing ten minutes the Tyco BMW contender forged ahead to set the pace for the first time since returning to the Superbike class after lifting the Superstock title last season. The session saw an incredibly close field with 0.893s covering the top 18 riders.

Farmer edged ahead of 2015 champion Josh Brookes by just 0.036s with Scott Redding in third after he led the pack in the opening session for the Be Wiser Ducati team with joint championship leader Bridewell holding fourth place at the chequered flag.

Hector Barbera had an impressive debut in Bennetts BSB, leading the Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki charge in fifth, moving ahead of Luke Mossey and Tarran Mackenzie who is tied on points with Bridewell at the top of the standings.

Peter Hickman was eighth fastest ahead of Christian Iddon and Luke Stapleford, who completed the top ten for the Buildbase Suzuki team.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 1 result:

Scott Redding (Be Wiser Ducati) 1m:06.527s

Josh Brookes (Be Wiser Ducati) +0.023s

Luke Mossey (OMG Racing Suzuki) +0.198s

Keith Farmer (Tyco BMW) +0.283s

Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) +0.385s

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +0.465s

Xavi Forés (Honda Racing) +0.508s

Josh Elliott (OMG Racing Suzuki) +0.669s

Christian Iddon (Tyco BMW) +0.679s

Dan Linfoot (Santander Salt TAG Yamaha) +0.688s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 2 result:

Keith Farmer (Tyco BMW) 1m:06.475s

Josh Brookes (Be Wiser Ducati) +0.036s

Scott Redding (Be Wiser Ducati) +0.252s

Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Ducati) +0.308s

Hector Barbera (Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki) +0.310s

Luke Mossey (OMG Racing Suzuki) +0.317s

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +0.324s

Peter Hickman (Smiths Racing BMW) +0.345s

Christian Iddon (Tyco BMW) +0.403s

Luke Stapleford (Buildbase Suzuki) +0.421s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Keith Farmer – Tyco BMW

Fastest in free practice

“I am very happy with how the session went this afternoon; I am still learning the Superbike and we haven’t changed much today between the first and second free practice sessions.

“We started the day good and to finish the opening day fastest is mega. It is the first time for me on the BMW in BSB and I am looking forward to raceday tomorrow.

“Hopefully we can have a good qualifying and can get a good start so that we can get away with them at the front and see what we can do.”

Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Video: Students Hit The Road Course On Day Two

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May 24, 2019

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Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Video: Students Hit The Road Course On Day Two

MASTER CAMP RIDERS GET ACQUAINTED WITH AUTODROMO MODENA ON DAY 2

Tavullia (Italy), 24th May 2019

The five Yamaha VR46 Master Camp riders met the seventh edition‘s second-day challenges head-on. They returned to the VR46 Motor Ranch in the morning and had a match-off against Andrea Migno and Niccolò Antonelli at the Autodromo di Modena on brand new Yamaha YZF-R3s in the afternoon.

With the first day’s teachings fresh in their minds, the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp students took another step yesterday, focusing on the saying: “consistency is key”. The Netherlands‘ Finn de Bruin (18), Italy‘s Kevin Sabatucci (20) and Jacopo Facco (19), France‘s Andy Verdoïa (16), and Spain‘s Beatriz Neila (17) returned to the VR46 Motor Ranch in the morning and ventured out on new territory in the afternoon, tackling the Autodromo di Modena.

The youngsters left the hotel early after breakfast to meet up with three-time English Flat Track Champion and two-time American and European Flat Track Champion Marco Belli, who came to help them take another step in flat track riding.

“We didn‘t have much time on the track, but we condensed all the work, so we had a really tough schedule”, shared flat track expert Belli. “We started immediately with building speed on the little oval, which is where we finished off on Day 1, and then we moved on to the bigger oval.

“The key points were that they kept applying the skills they learned yesterday at a higher speed, which is not easy, because the breaking points and lines were different, and also the bike’s reaction changes. But the progress was good, so we look forward to riding on the full track on Day 3. That will be a good exercise for the riders, because it has a challenging and tricky lay-out. They need to keep in mind what we‘ve taught them, and also, ironically, that higher speed isn‘t always the answer to setting a fast lap time and getting a good result.”

Though they have fallen in love with the VR46 Motor Ranch, there was very little time for the riders to hang around after the session. They quickly hopped on the bus to head to the Autodromo di Modena for a full-on road racing session on Pirelli-fitted YZF-R3s, with Niccolò Antonelli and Andrea Migno.

The two VR46 Academy riders didn‘t only help them get familiar with the circuit, they were also standing on the side-line ready to observe and give tips. At the end of the day the young riders decided they were ready for some healthy competition and took turns setting a hot lap in a Superpole session. The results were close, but it was Verdoïe who set the fastest time, ahead of Sabatucci and Neila in second and third place respectively.

“Today was a nice day with all the Master Camp riders”, said Antonelli after the training. “They seemed to enjoy the Modena track a lot. It was their first time coming here, and the same goes for us. It‘s nice to get to know a track and we left the circuit feeling really happy about today.”

“It was another great day with the Master Camp and the entire organisation, because we got the opportunity to try this new track. That was also fun for us and good training”, added Migno. “I saw that the guys enjoyed the experience a lot and it was a hard-fought battle for Superpole. The difference between their lap times was very small, they are all very close. I enjoyed teaching them to ride this new track, I hope they enjoyed it too and that they learned something and noticed an improvement. In any case, I was happy to be at the track with them and help them, and I will see everyone again at the next Master Camp.”

To relive the action of Day 2 in Tavullia and Modena, watch the ’Day 2 Review‘ video, as well as ’A Lap With Kevin Sabatucci at the VR46 Motor Ranch‘ and ’A Lap With Andy Verdoïa at the Autodromo di Modena‘ videos:

BEATRIZ NEILA

“Day 2 was a new experience, because I was given the opportunity to ride at a new track. This is of course always exciting, but especially so when you are learning how to ride it better from VR46 Academy riders. I want to thank Andrea and Niccolò for their help. I think all of us were really happy with the progress we made and scoring third in the Superpole is not bad. I want to say thank you to Yamaha, everybody at VR46 and bLU cRU. I really had a great time and I‘m feeling excited to continue the programme on Day 3.”

ANDY VERDOÏA

“Day 2 was a lot of fun! It started at the VR46 Motor Ranch in the morning. I really enjoyed the time we spent there, especially because we learned a lot. Then in the afternoon, with the YZF-R3, we did quite a lot of laps and I felt really good with the Pirelli tyres, I had a good pace. I felt really great on the new tyres, you can set a very fast lap on them, but it was important for me to train on the used tyres. We worked on consistency and made more and more laps, and still I set the same time on every lap. It was a really nice training session and good practice for the WorldSSP300 championship. It made me feel ready for the next race in Jerez, where I hope to get a good result.”

JACOPO FACCO

“The second day was long, hard, tiring, and challenging, but in the best way! At the end, I‘m very happy. I was able to improve my skills at the ranch in the morning and added onto what we practised on Day 1. I‘m sure that this will help me a lot on Day 3, when we will try riding a full lap. At the Modena circuit, I really enjoyed the lay-out. It was such a shame that I couldn‘t set a fast lap time in the Superpole because I had a small crash, but I‘m still very happy with what I learned.”

KEVIN SABATUCCI

“We had a great time on Day 2. It was fun to improve on the skills that we learned on Day 1, and we have another day at the VR46 Motor Ranch coming up, so I‘m looking forward to that. We went to the Autodromo di Modena in the afternoon to practise our skills with the YZF-R3 and I‘m quite happy how the day went for me. I want to thank all the people that worked with us at the two circuits, helping us improve.”

FINN DE BRUIN

“We learned a lot on Day 2. Starting with the flat tracking. At the start of the session I had to get used to the bike, the track again, and the way to ride it. To be honest, I struggled a bit, but in the last session I made a step and that really helped. Suddenly it felt a lot more comfortable and easier, thanks to the tips I was given on body position. That helped me to go faster and in turn that made me enjoy the experience even more than I did on Day 1. The track session in the afternoon in Modena was fun from start to finish. I liked the track and we were able to get a lot of laps in. That allowed me to improve and go faster throughout the day. I just missed out on the Superpole podium, but the times were very close.”

MotoAmerica: Twins Cup Competitor Robert Fisher Looking Forward To Returning To Road America

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MotoAmerica: Twins Cup Competitor Robert Fisher Looking Forward To Returning To Road America

MotoAmerica: Roaring Toyz’ Bob Fisher is in for Road America Twins Cup

It has been a 10 year hiatus since Roaring Toyz shop owner Robert Fisher last competed in a Professional road racing event at the iconic four-mile-long Road America layout, but he still has fond memories of his podium finish in the AMA-sanctioned MotoST endurance race in 2009 and will head to Wisconsin in a week’s time to try for a repeat performance.

Fisher’s savvy move to get more track time at the last round held at VIR, by also entering the 600 Supersport class, proved successful as Fisher almost put his #711 Roaring Toyz Yamaha FZ07 on the Twins Cup podium, missing a 3rd place finish by less than a tenth of second. With two 12th place finishes at Road Atlanta and a hard-fought 4th place at VIR, Fisher is now tied for 7th place in the Twins Cup championship points standings.

As the MotoAmerica series heads north to cheese-land, 33 Twins Cup competitors have officially entered the Road America race. Horsepower will be at a premium, as always, on the longest track the series will visit and Fisher has his FZ07 tuned up for an assault on the competition.

Over the decades of Robert Fisher’s racing career, the long trek from Sarasota, FL to Elkhart Lake, WI has been made possible by the support of friend and longtime sponsor CJ Czaia of Czaia Law. 2019 will be no different as Czaia Law will back Fisher in his pursuit of that illusive Twins Cup podium finish.

Czaia Law is a personal injury law firm owned by motorcycle enthusiast and CCS racer CJ Czaia. Czaia can be reached at 1-833-CJKNOWS. Visit www.1833cjknows.com for more information.

Roaring Toyz is a custom motorcycle shop located in Sarasota, FL that specializes in their own brand of CNC-machined custom motorcycle parts. Visit www.roaringtoyz.com for more shop information.

AMA Releases Racing Schedule For Vintage Motorcycle Days July 5-7 At Mid-Ohio

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AMA Releases Racing Schedule For Vintage Motorcycle Days July 5-7 At Mid-Ohio

Racing schedule announced for 2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Honda

Revolution classes added to hare scrambles, motocross competition

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Fans of motorcycle competition will have all the racing and trials they could ask for at 2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Honda, July 5-7 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Vintage and post-vintage competition will be held in hare scrambles, motocross, trials, flat track and road racing. Several forms of exhibition racing also are planned.

“The racing program at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features competition in six racing disciplines that welcome racers of all skill levels,” AMA Director of Racing Kevin Crowther said. “The programs provide a place where vintage motorcycle enthusiasts can take part in a wide range of racing in one weekend, while also allowing new racers to try their hand at competing on two wheels for the first time. For vintage motorcycle owners who have been curious about the capabilities of their older machine, this is the event where you can find out in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.”

Class winners in the trials, hare scramble, motocross and road racing disciplines will be recognized, and AMA National Champions will receive AMA National No. 1 plates. The flat track race, which takes place at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, is the seventh round of the AMA Vintage Flat Track Series.

In addition, two outstanding riders will earn the AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand Championship and the AMA Senior Off-Road Vintage Grand Championship for excelling in expert-level eligible classes.

For 2019, the Non-Current classes in hare scrambles and motocross have been renamed Revolution 1, and a set of new Revolution 2 classes has been created. The Revolution 2 classes are open to production two-stroke motorcycles from model years 2008 and older.

Returning for a second year are the youth classes in hare scrambles, motocross and trials competition. Those classes are open to individuals age 9-17 in hare scrambles, 4-17 in motocross and 4-12 in trials.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days again features pit bike racing and a holeshot challenge competition. Pit bike racing is scheduled for July 5-6, while the holeshot challenge rounds out the day’s racing action on July 6.

For a full list of classes and information on racing events at the 2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, visit www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

To be a part of the racing at the 2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, visit www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com/page/vintage-rac… before July 1, to register to race.

Begun in 1990, the event has been held at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course since 1995. The track is a superb location, accommodating road racing, trials, hare scrambles and motocross, in addition to a full slate of noncompetition events.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com or at the gate during the event. A weekend pass is $60, a single-day admission for Friday or Saturday is $40 and a single-day admission for Sunday is $35. Kids 12 and younger get in free.

AMA members can receive a $15 discount through June 8 by visiting www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Events/AMA-Vintage-M…

Sites are available for tent camping and motorhomes.

Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The mission of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling’s legends and heroes. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

Keep up to date on event announcements by liking and following AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days on Facebook www.facebook.com/AMAVintageMotorcycleDays and using #AMAVMD on Instagram and Twitter.

Those attending AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be able to sign up for special text alerts during the event weekend.

2019 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Summary Racing Schedule (Subject to change)

Thursday, July 4

1-5 p.m.: Road Race Registration (Lower Paddock Tech Garage)

2-5 p.m.: Road Race Technical Inspection (Lower Paddock Tech Garage)

2-5 p.m.: Motocross Registration/Hare Scrambles Registration/Tech Inspection (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hanger)

Friday, July 5

7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Road Race Registration/Tech Inspection (Lower Paddock Tech Garage)

7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.: Hare Scrambles Registration/Tech Inspection (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hangar)

8 a.m.: Road Race Mandatory Rider Briefing (Lower Paddock base of Tower)

8:30 a.m.: Road Race Track Inspection

9 a.m.: Road Race Practice Begins

9 a.m.: Hare Scrambles Youth Vintage Classes Race Begins

10 a.m.: Hare Scrambles Evolution 2/Evolution 3 Classes Race

Noon-5 p.m.: Motocross Registration (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hanger)

Noon: Hare Scrambles Vintage/Evolution/Evolution 1 Classes Race Begins

1:30-5 p.m.: Road Race Practice Resumes (Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch Break)

2 p.m.: Hare Scrambles Revolution Classes Race

3-5 p.m.: Pit Bike Racing Registration (Mid-Ohio Infield)

4 p.m.: (Tentative) Hare Scrambles Awards Presentation (30 minutes after racing concludes in The Hangar)

5:30 p.m.: Pit Bike Racing Practice (Mid-Ohio Infield)

6 p.m.: Pit Bike Racing Begins (Mid-Ohio Infield)

Saturday, July 6

7-9 a.m.: Motocross Registration/Tech Inspection (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hangar)

7:30-10:30 a.m.: Road Race Registration (Lower Paddock Tech Garage)

7-10:45 a.m.: Road Race Technical Inspection

7 a.m.: Road Race Mandatory Rider Briefing (Lower Paddock base of Tower)

7:30 a.m.: Road Race Track Inspection

8-11 a.m.: Road Race Practice Begins

8 a.m.: Motocross Mandatory Rider Briefing (The Hangar)

8:30 a.m.: Motocross Vintage/Evolution/Evolution 1 Classes Practice Begins

9:30 a.m.: Motocross Vintage/Evolution/Evolution 1 Classes Racing Begins

Noon-3 p.m.: Trials Registration/Tech Inspection

12:30 p.m.: Road Racing Begins (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Break)

1-4 p.m.: Flat Track Registration (Ashland County Fairgrounds – Gate 5, Baney Road)

3-5 p.m.: Pit Bike Registration (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hanger)

3:30 p.m.: Flat Track Mandatory Riders Briefing (Ashland County Fairgrounds)

4 p.m.: Flat Track Practice Begins (Ashland County Fairgrounds)

4 p.m.: (Tentative) Motocross Awards Presentation (30 minutes after racing concludes in The Hangar)

5-7 p.m.: Holeshot Challenge Registration (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hangar)

5:30 p.m.: Pit Bike Practice (Off-Road Area)

6 p.m.: Pit Bike Racing (Off-Road Area)

6 p.m.: Flat Track Racing Begins (Ashland County Fairgrounds)

7:30 p.m.: Holeshot Challenge Racing Begins (Motocross Starting Gate)

Sunday, July 7

7 a.m.: Road Race Mandatory Rider Briefing (Lower Paddock base of Tower)

7-8:45 a.m.: Road Race Registration (Lower Paddock Tech Garage)

7-8:30 a.m.: Motocross Registration/Tech Inspection (Off-Road Admin Trailer near The Hangar)

7-9 a.m.: Trials Registration/Tech Inspection

7-9 a.m.: Road Race Technical Inspection

7 a.m.: Road Race Mandatory Rider Briefing (Lower Paddock base of Tower)

7:30-9 a.m.: Road Race Technical Inspection

7:30 a.m.: Road Race Track Inspection

8-10 a.m.: Road Race Practice

8 a.m.: Motocross Mandatory Rider Briefing (The Hangar)

8:30 a.m.: Motocross Evolution 2/Evolution 3/Revolution Classes Practice

9:15 a.m.: Trials Mandatory Rider Meeting (The Hangar)

9:30 a.m.: Trials, Motocross (Evolution 2/Evolution 3/Revolution Classes only) Racing Begins

10 a.m.: Road Racing Begins

12:30 p.m.: Road Racing Resumes (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Break)

1:30 p.m.: Trials Competition Ends

(Tentative) Trials Awards Presentation (30 minutes after racing concludes in The Hangar)

5 p.m.: (Tentative) Motocross Awards Presentation (30 minutes after racing concludes in The Hangar)

5:30 p.m. (Tentative): Road Race Awards (Road Racing Podium by Pit Lane Lower Paddock)

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