Isle Of Man TT Begins Saturday, May 25

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May 23, 2019

Honda Racing focused on the Isle of Man TT races

Isle of Man TT

Snaefell Mountain Course, Isle of Man

Fresh from the International North West 200, the Honda Racing team is preparing to head to the Isle of Man for the legendary TT races, where Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson will contest the World’s fastest road race on Honda CBR machinery. The TT fortnight starts this Saturday (25 May) with the first sessions at the 37.73-mile Mountain circuit.

The TT races will dominate the next two weeks, which for most is the highlight of the road race season, where riders will tackle the gruelling Mountain course across six categories and nine races. The Honda squad will be taking part in five races across the event, with the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 in the Superbike, Senior TT and Superstock races, and the CBR600RR in the two Supersport races.

Hutchinson is amongst the most successful riders that have ever tackled the Isle of Man TT. The ‘Bingley Bullet’ has 16 TT wins to his name and will be looking to further add to his tally. ‘Hutchy’s’ relationship with Honda has already proved to be a successful one at the TT, as his unmatched record of five wins in a week in 2010, was all aboard Honda machinery.

Teammate Johnson will also be looking for a podium finish at this year’s event, something that has eluded the Australian rider since his debut in 2010. Missing out on the podium by fractions at last year’s races, ‘Davo’s’ personal best lap of 131.595mph places him 12th in the ranking of fastest laps at the Mountain circuit.

Honda will be celebrating at this year’s TT, as 2019 marks the Japanese manufacturer’s 60th anniversary racing at the event. In 1959 – five years after his initial visit – Soichiro Honda returned to the TT races with a full racing team. Since its first race, Honda has amassed a total of 183 wins across all classes, making them the most successful manufacturer ever, at the TT.

The Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team will also be looking to continue their good form after collecting a win and two further podiums at last week’s International North West 200 races. Davey Todd took his first-ever international road race victory in the Supersport class aboard the CBR600RR, with teammate Conor Cummins completing the podium in third. Manxman Cummins also placed third in the Superbike race aboard the Fireblade. Michael Dunlop will also pilot a CBR600RR in the Supersport class, with his own MD Racing team.

The opening session gets underway on Saturday 25 May, with Supersport and Newcomer laps only. From Monday 27 May through to Friday 31 May, every evening qualifying for all classes will take place. The first race will be the six-lap Superbike on Saturday 1 June, with Supersport 1 and Superstock on Monday 3 June and Supersport 2 on Wednesday 5 June. The six-lap, blue riband Senior TT closes the TT fortnight on Friday 7 June.

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Ian Hutchinson 4

It’s not really been the start to the season we were hoping for with the North West 200 and the disruptions to the schedule there, so I am glad we don’t have long to wait until we’re at the TT. After the NW I am feeling good, but I just want to get going now as I felt we didn’t really manage that last week. I had a sixth in the Supersport race and had started to chase third in Superstock before we had a small technical issue, so the pace is there, we just need some luck and good weather. The TT holds good and bad memories for me, but I want to put the bad behind me and focus on racing and doing what I know I am capable of doing. I don’t like dwelling on the past and the injury, I’m fixed now and I just want to concentrate on the 37.73 miles ahead of me each night and fighting for the best results we can.

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After a bit of a disaster at the NW200, I am now very much looking forward to the TT. I had a nasty crash in Qualifying at the NW in the Supersport class and it put me out of the races, but before that we were making progress and getting some good data with all machines. I am still pretty bruised up, but I will be 100% on the bikes when we get going this weekend. I’ve not ridden these bikes at the TT before, but they’re going to be good fun I think and I just want to get going now. Coming from the NW200, which did not go to plan for us, it makes you want to race even more and I really can’t wait for the first night of practice and that tap on my shoulder! Last year I was so close to the podium and this year I am fully looking towards that. The guys in the team have worked so hard in the pre-season and also at the NW, so I really want to be able to reward them and also myself standing up there. So during the week it’ll be head down, focus and get fully prepared to go racing!

Jonny Twelvetrees

Team Manager

We have put in a lot of work in the pre-season and it’s paying off at the moment. Both riders are going really well and as such expectations are high for both of them and that’s not only from the team, but from themselves too. We are looking forward to getting out on track and showing what we can do. This year is an important year for Honda at the TT with the 60th anniversary, so I hope we can celebrate this across the board, not only with it being the 60th year, but also back up there on the podium with Ian and Davo. The competition will be strong this year, especially with last year’s lap times and results, so it’s not going to be an easy task, but I am confident with the packages we have we can be competitive and up there with the front group.

Suzuki Announces New And Returning 2020-Model Off-Road, Motocross, And Dual-Sport Motorcycles

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May 23, 2019

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Suzuki Announces New And Returning 2020-Model Off-Road, Motocross, And Dual-Sport Motorcycles

Suzuki Announces New and Returning 2020 Models

New Colors and Graphics Highlight Motocross, Off-road, DualSport, and ATV Lineup
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Brea, CA (May 23, 2019) – Led by the strong championship-winning family of motocrossers, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is proud to announce its 2020 Motocross, Off-road, Youth and KingQuad ATV models including the early introduction of the DualSport DR650S. With more charisma for 2020, select models return with fresh, new colors and graphics that highlight Suzuki’s renowned attention to style while retaining its dedication to reliability, performance, and value. Suzuki’s heritage of ATV leadership, where “Nothing is Built Like a KingQuad” is reinforced through new KingQuad 750/500AXi Power Steering SE Camo models that include blacked-out cast-aluminum wheels and TrueTimber’s proven XD3 camouflage that’s ideal for outdoor use.

As one of the first, all-new motorcycles built from the ground up at Suzuki’s new manufacturing plant in Hamamatsu, Japan, the RM-Z250 motocrosser returns with its long list of improvements from 2019 while enhancing its Championship Yellow bodywork with new black and blue accentuated graphics for 2020. Its big brother RM-Z450 also twins up with new matching graphics while keeping its championship-winning handling, and quality performance.

Joining Suzuki’s “Brothers in RM’s”, the tough and resilient RM85 returns as the best choice for future champions along with the DR-Z50 mini and DR-Z125L, that provides the perfect pair of off-road bikes for the whole family. For young and beginning riders that dig four wheels, the yellow magic flows through the QuadSport Z90 and QuadSport Z50 youth ATVs with new reflectors for added safety.

Glossed in a new Solid Iron Gray color, the legendary DR650S also returns as the first Suzuki DualSport model ready to hit the pavement or trails in 2020.

New for 2020, the KingQuad 400ASi SE+ in a metallic, matte bronze finish joins the pack riding on new, cast-aluminum wheels along with the new KingQuad 750/500AXi Power Steering SE Camo, and the matte black KingQuad 750/500AXi Power Steering SE+ models. Available in traditional red, green, and white, other versions of the KingQuad 750/500AXi models are back with new matte black steel or cast-aluminum wheels.

MX Models
As one of the winningest brands and most successful 450 motorcycles in AMA motocross history, Suzuki’s championship-winning siblings continue to prove its design philosophy of Run, Turn, and Stop that achieves a Winning Balance on the racetrack. Whether at a local amateur race or professional supercross and motocross competition, the RM-Z and RM models are for any rider looking to chase their championship dreams.

The RM-Z450 is ready for 2020 after a recent redesign brought a new fame, new suspension with a coil-spring fork, and boosted engine performance in a package that’s easy to flick around the racetrack. The RM-Z250 got a more thorough makeover last year, mirroring the styling of the RM-Z450. Like the RM-Z450, the 250 holds on to its claim as the best handling bike in its class with a new aluminum twin-spar frame, hydro formed aluminum swingarm, and new KYB shock and coil-spring fork. Both bikes bring more power to the ranks with competitive advantages like Suzuki’s Holeshot Assist Control that gets an RM-Z out of the gate faster and the Traction Management System that helps the rider maintain their lead to the checkered flag.

2020 Suzuki RM-Z450
MSRP $8,999
Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 Suzuki RM-Z250
MSRP $7,899
Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in August 2019
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The RM85 continues to carry on the powerful tradition of race excellence in the Suzuki motocross family. Just like its larger RM-Z brothers, the RM85 delivers class-leading handling for both experienced racers and rookie riders alike. With its reliable two-stroke engine, smooth power delivery and lightweight handling, the RM85 is the perfect motocross bike for anyone learning to race—and striving to win.

2020 Suzuki RM85
MSRP $4,249
Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in August 2019
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Enlist in the RM ARMY and enjoy Suzuki Amateur Racing Support!
Suzuki’s renowned RM Army and Amateur Racing Support continues, offering over $6 million in contingency, trackside support, and the opportunity to train with Ricky Carmichael at Suzuki’s exclusive Camp Carmichael. Want to see why champions choose Suzuki? Visit www.racesuzuki.com for more information on Suzuki’s Amateur Support Program and enlist in the RM ARMY!

Off-Road Models
Suzuki’s compact, DR-Z50 mini-bike is the ideal way to introduce young, beginner riders to the sport of motorcycling. Updated with new graphics for 2020, this race-styled bike returns with its smooth 49cc four-stroke engine, electric start, and backup kickstart, that will help build confidence and riding ability for young supervised riders who are just getting started on two-wheels.

Styled like Suzuki’s championship-winning RM-Z models, the DR-Z125L is ideal for young and smaller stature riders to tackle the dirt. The bike’s nimble handling and reliable four-stroke engine pumps out strong low-end and mid-range power that keeps the fun coming at you all day long.

2020 Suzuki DR-Z50
MSRP $1,749
Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in September 2019
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2020 Suzuki DR-Z125L
MSRP $3,299
Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in August 2019
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DualSport
With new Solid Iron Gray bodywork accented with distinctive black, blue, and red graphics, the 2020 DR650S brings a new sense of style while keeping its balance of superior components to keep it the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Its reliable 644cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, thumper engine, and telescopic fork and link-style rear suspension can tackle tough trails or urban roads while its strong aluminum, spoke-style rims can tackle the street or dirt with comfort and ease.

2020 DR650S
MSRP $6,699
New Color & Updated Graphics
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in August 2019
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Youth ATVs
Suzuki’s QuadSport Z90 and Z50 are fun ATVs scaled right for families to get youngsters into the sport the proper way. In addition to the QuadSport sibling’s beloved Championship Yellow bodywork and graphics, reflectors have been added to the 2020 model to make the ATV more conspicuous while complying with vehicle regulations. This also benefits the safety and parental control features that give adults the ability to control an exciting, but safe riding pace for their child.

2020 Suzuki QuadSport Z90
MSRP $2,999
Reflectors Added
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 Suzuki QuadSport Z50
MSRP $2,099
Reflectors Added
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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KingQuad 750/500 Models
Suzuki’s rugged line of KingQuad 750 and 500 models underwent a full technical and styling makeover in 2019. Now, the versatile 2020 line-up returns with new models and features that further reinforce that “Nothing is Built Like a KingQuadTM”.

Fresh from Suzuki’s manufacturing facility in Rome, Georgia are the new KingQuad 750/500AXi Power Steering SE Camo models. These new models are finished off in TrueTimber’s proven XD3 camouflage with a special, blacked-out set of Suzuki’s lightweight, cast-aluminum wheels. The XD3 camo designation refers to an “Xtreme Detail, Depth and Deception” image that is compromised of natural browns, grays, and subtle hints of green, helping the SE Camo models blend naturally with its surroundings.

2020 KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering SE Camo
MSRP $10,349
New Color & Aluminum Wheels
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering SE Camo
MSRP $9,349
New Color & Aluminum Wheels
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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Also new are Solid Matte Sword Black versions of the KingQuad 750/500 Power Steering SE+ models. These KingQuad ATV’s are also fitted with the new, blacked-out cast-aluminum wheels for a stealthy appearance. The popular Metallic Matte Colorado Bronze version of the KingQuad 750/500 Power Steering SE+ returns with cast-aluminum wheels featuring machined spoke and rim edges for a luxurious appearance that’s unique among sport-utility ATVs.

2020 KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering SE+
MSRP $10,349
New Color & Aluminum Wheels
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering SE+
MSRP $9,349
New Aluminum Wheels
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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Ready to take on anything from ranching, hunting or trail riding, the KingQuad 750/500AXi Power Steering and Power Steering SE models are back delivering low-effort control via their electronic power steering systems that also damp vibration to the rider. The Power Steering SE versions are fitted with the lightweight, cast-aluminum wheels with machined spoke and rim edges, while the standard KingQuad 750/500 models use strong steel wheels with a durable matte black powder coat finish.

2020 KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering
MSRP $9,749
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering
MSRP $8,749
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 750AXi
MSRP $8,849
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 500AXi
MSRP $7,549
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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KingQuad 400 Models
In 2019, the KingQuad 750 and 500 models in Metallic Matte Colorado Bronze received rave reviews and now, riders can get that exciting look, complete with the lightweight, cast-aluminum wheels, on the new 2020 KingQuad 400ASi SE+ model. Other KingQuad 400 models including the popular 400ASi Camo, the 400ASi, and the lively 400FSi manual transmission model, will also return in 2020.

2020 KingQuad 400ASi SE+
MSRP $7,099
New Color & Cast-Aluminum Wheels
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 400ASi Camo
MSRP $6,949
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 400ASi
MSRP $6,549
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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2020 KingQuad 400FSi
MSRP $6,549
Arriving at Suzuki dealers in July 2019
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Each new Suzuki Off-road, ATV, and DualSport model is backed by our Limited Warranty1. Additionally, the coverage period and other benefits can be expanded through Suzuki Extended Protection. Click here to learn more or visit a Suzuki dealer for details.

1The DR650S is covered by Suzuki’s On-road, 12-month Limited Warranty. The DR-Z50 and DR-Z125L are covered by Suzuki’s Off-road, 6-month Limited Warranty. The KingQuad models, the QuadSport Z50, and QuadSport Z90 models are covered by Suzuki’s ATV, 12-month Limited Warranty. The competition RM85, RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 models do not have warranty coverage.

Canadian Superbike: Full-Race Video From Round One At Shannonville Motorsport Park

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May 23, 2019

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Canadian Superbike: Full-Race Video From Round One At Shannonville Motorsport Park

Here is a full-coverage video from the CSBK Canadian Superbike Championship Mopar Pro Superbike race held May 19, 2019, at Shannonville Motorsport Park, in Shannonville, Ontario, Canada.

Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Video: Students Hit The Gym And Flat Track On Day One

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May 23, 2019

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Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Video: Students Hit The Gym And Flat Track On Day One

STUDENTS GET UP TO SPEED AT THE YAMAHA VR46 MASTER CAMP

Tavullia (Italy), 23rd May 2019

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.‘s already experienced WorldSSP300 students made a flying start to the seventh edition of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp. The five trainees started Day 1 of the five-day programme with a training session at the Fisio Gym, followed by their first flat track riding Master Class at the VR46 Moto Ranch with expert Marco Belli.

The seventh edition Yamaha VR46 Master Camp has officially commenced, with the five bLU cRU project participants learning how to use a race simulator from VR46 Riders Academy‘s Franco Morbidelli and Andrea Migno, and showcasing their off-road talents to three-time English Flat Track Champion and two-time American and European Flat Track Champion Marco Belli.

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), were buzzing to start their training activities in Tavullia. Their first assignment was to complete a warm-up at the Fisio Gym, to loosen the muscles before putting in hot laps around the Misano World Circuit on the race simulator in full riding gear apart from the helmet, as demonstrated by MotoGP rider Morbidelli and Moto3 GP winner Migno.

Having worked up an appetite, the group then travelled to Bar, Ristorante e Pizzeria Da Rossi in Tavullia, where they also took the opportunity to sign up as a member at the Official Fan Club Valentino Rossi Tavullia and to go shopping at the VR46 Store.

Then it was time to really get down to business at the VR46 Motor Ranch. Flat track expert Belli was waiting for them there with five shiny YZ250F bikes and a detailed plan to get the flat track race-ready by the end of the week. After a short briefing on the correct riding position it was time for the riders put the theory into practice.

Joined on track by a VIP guest, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s factory eRider Lorenzo Daretti, the students focused mainly on bike and throttle control, and body positioning. Impressed with the progress made so far, Belli commented:

“I think I can speak for us all and say that we enjoyed the first day at the VR46 Motor Ranch. For some of the riders this was a totally new experience, but that‘s why we always dedicate the first session here to letting the riders get used to the bikes and give them an understanding of how to ride on this surface. The ranch is actually a bit tricky, because it‘s very slippery here, the riding sensation is different from what these guys are used to.

“I always enjoy working with young, professional riders, because what you teach them, they put into practice and you can see their progress over the course of the day. So far, we focused our work on the body position and throttle control, to ’manage‘ the sliding and to have a good interaction with the bike. It‘s a very positive starting point for the next few days, and we can now go ahead with Day 2‘s schedule, which is a bit more intensive and challenging.”

After the full-on first day of training, the new protégés relaxed in the evening by playing the MotoGP™18 game by Milestone with reigning double MotoGP eSport World Champion Daretti, who showed off his skills at the Misano track, proving to be unbeatable.

“It was great to be a part of the start of the 7th Yamaha VR46 Master Camp. It may even have been one of the best days of my life!”, shared the Yamaha Factory eRider, who is also a passionate motorcyclist.

“It was my first time riding on flat track, just like the Master Camp students. The VR46 Motor Ranch can only be described as ’amazing‘ and ’enormous‘. The riding at the start was very difficult though, it‘s something that takes getting used to, because it‘s very different from riding road bikes, which I‘m more used to. But I‘m sure we‘ll all see improvements over the next few days.

“From what I‘ve seen so far, this programme is fantastic. The WorldSSP300 riders are all great. At the end of the first day I bonded with them playing a video game and, as I‘ve already expected after seeing them on track, they’re very skilled. I have to say that I‘m also very impressed with the teachers at the Master Camp. On top of that, the atmosphere here is amazing, so it‘s all a lot of fun. I‘m very excited that I get to spend a bit more time here after this great first day, I‘m very happy.”

BEATRIZ NEILA

“The first day was very intense, with lots of emotions. We started off by training with Franco and Andrea on the race simulator, which is an amazing opportunity for us! To make things even better I also ran into Valentino training there, just like we were. It all felt like a dream. In the afternoon we got to explore Tavullia and all it has to offer: the Ristorante e Pizzeria Da Rossi, the fan club, and the VR46 Store. At the end of the day we had our first riding session, which I was very excited about. It‘s not easy to ride on the flat track, and I had a couple of slides and crashes here and there, but it was overall a very valuable experience.”

ANDY VERDOÏA

“Day 1 was really good. We went to the Fisio Gym first and I‘ve learned a lot from Franco and Andrea. At midday we arrived at the Ristorante e Pizzeria Da Rossi. It‘s really nice place, very beautiful. We also visited the fan club and to become a member is a dream come true! Later in the afternoon we spent time at the VR46 Motor Ranch. Flat track is new to me, but it‘s actually really nice! You can slide and drift, it‘s a lot of fun! I‘ve learned a lot from this first flat track session, and I think it‘s a positive skill to have in preparation for the remainder of the WorldSSP300 season. I hope to learn more during this week, so thanks to Yamaha and VR46, because this is a great opportunity and I can‘t wait to enjoy more of it!”

JACOPO FACCO

“Day 1 was amazing! In the morning we went to the gym with Morbidelli and Migno – they are fantastic and funny – and together with them we tried the race simulator. It was very hard but at the same moment I felt very happy, because I enjoyed it. But the best moment of this day was when I entered the VR46 Motor Ranch. Arriving to the ranch, riding down those hills, was like a dream to me! Riding on the flat track was actually quite difficult, but thanks to Marco Belli it was getting more and more easy as we learned to choose the lines and got to know all his riding secrets. On Day 2 I‘ll try to improve my skills further.”

KEVIN SABATUCCI

“It was a great first day. We started all the activities, going to the gym and the VR46 Motor Ranch. It was great to see how the VR46 Riders Academy train in the gym, with activities that I‘ve never done before. Also, the race simulator was useful to train the skills required on the bike. Finally, visiting the Ranch which was a dream come true. I can‘t find the words to explain how beautiful it was to ride up to it. It was my first time riding on a flat track and I want to thank Marco Belli for the advice he gave me. We‘ll see what will happen during Day 2, but I hope for more of the same emotions as the ones I experienced on Day 1.”

FINN DE BRUIN

“It was another great day, yesterday. We did a lot, and we also learned a lot. We started our training at the Fisio Gym, mainly focusing or warming-up, stretching, and Pilates. Pilates was a first for me, so I really enjoyed taking part in that, though I must admit that it was quite intense because I didn‘t have any prior experience. After that I tried the race simulator, which was very cool, because it looks so realistic. In the afternoon, we visited the Rossi Fan Club, where we all ’became a fan‘, so to speak, and we received a lot of gifts, which was really sweet. We also did a bit of shopping at the VR46 Store in Tavullia, and then we headed to the Ranch, we went ’flat tracking‘. This was the first time in my life that I rode on a flat-track bike and on a flat-track circuit. It was really great to experience it, I really enjoyed it, also thanks to Yamaha and VR46, because the bikes were all-new and looked perfect – maybe now, after the first day, a little bit less so… Marco also added to the experience, he gave a lot of tips and tricks on how to ride the bike. I‘m really looking forward to starting Day 2, as well as the other upcoming days, to see how much I can improve and push myself.”

UtahSBA: Kory Cowan Stars In Season-Opener At UMC

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UtahSBA: Kory Cowan Stars In Season-Opener At UMC

This past weekend [May 18-19] was Round One of Utah Sport Bike Association’s (UtahSBA) Law Tigers Masters of the Mountains Road Racing series at Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah. The star of the weekend was Moto Station racer Kory Cowan, picking up six first-place finishes.

“It was a pretty good weekend overall for me and the entire Moto Station team. Personally, I had a good weekend taking six wins in all six classes that I entered but my favorite part was Moto Station riders taking all three steps of the podium in five of those six classes including taking the entire podium of the premiere King of the Mountain class.

“The weather made things a little more tricky; with cold temps, wind and rain, none of us were out there chasing lap records but despite that, the Pirelli tires worked great. Also, I have to say thanks to the entire Utah Sport Bike Association group. The weather was tough, there was some technical difficulties, but they managed it and still put on a fun event. I’m happy that myself and Moto Station are able to be a part of this community,” said Cowan.

Our rising star Liam Grant also cleaned house winning all three of his races. At 15 years old, Grant was our youngest competitor of the weekend. “Conditions were tricky this weekend with some wet, some dry and some mixed condition races. It was important to stay focused and adjust to the changing weather within and between each race. I was fortunate to win all four of my races including my first rain race of the season,” said Grant.

Another impressive racer this weekend was Mark Taylor, who completed his New Racer Certification last month. Taylor competed in 11 different races this weekend. With six top-six-place finishes, we will all be keeping an eye on Taylor next round.

Winner of Open Twin, Jeff Dinger had this to say about the race; “It was an interesting first lap as I was struggling with shifting problems… I finally got myself together and calmed, put my head down, focused and ran my own race for a decent victory on these new great Dunlop tires from Ian and Ryan Richardson.”

Our surprise competitor returning from a major injury last weekend was Zac Miller. Miller finished second in KOM GTO and had this to say: “What a way to return from injury and start my third year of racing! The weather conditions were wild, and I did my best to learn from Cowan, Childree and Hicks as they demonstrated their experience and speed today. Thanks to Kory Cowan for the constant race support and help, Moto Station for building and maintaining my bike, and to my family for coming out to cheer me on. I’m already looking forward to UtahSBA Round Two!”

Round 2 will be held June 8-9, 2019 at UMC, East Configuration. Registration is open now. Register before June 1, 2019 to receive the early-bird discount rate. Visit www.motorsportsreg.com to register now.

The UtahSBA is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain West. You can find more information about the UtahSBA, upcoming events, and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/utahsba/

Harrison Eurosports Combined GTO

1. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jeff VanDerVoort (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Kellen Birch (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Jeff Dinger (Honda RC51)

5. Gilbert Gonzalez (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Thomas Dark (Suz GSX-R600)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash 1 (Expert)

1. Steven Marco (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Brad Morris (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Andrew Skov (Suz GSX-R1000)

4. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. David Meyer (Suz GSX-R1000)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash 1 (Novice)

1. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Ryan Podgurney (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Zach Austin (Tri 675R)

4. James Krstich (Yam YZF-R6)

5. James Riggs (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Rick Squires (Hon CBR600RR)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash 2 (Expert)

1. Zac Miller (BMW S1000RR)

2. Steven Marco (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX10R)

4. Duncan Biles (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Kevin Dolan (Suz GSX-R1000)

6. Jeff VanDerVoort (Yam YZF-R6)

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash 2 (Novice)

1. Ryan Podgurney (Kaw ZX6R)

2. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Rick Squires (Hon CBR600RR)

4. Myroslav Volkov (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Nate McConnell (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Nicholas Schmit (Suz GSX-R1000)

Trackstar Racing Middleweight Superstock

1. Jeff VanDerVoort (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Andrew Blunt (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Cole Phillips (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Jeff Dinger (Hon CBR600RR)

6. Jerry Carson (Suz GSX-R600)

Fastline Race Tire Moto2

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Andrew Blunt (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Kellen Birch (Yam YZF-R6)

The Edge Powersports Moto3

1. Liam Grant (Kaw EX400)

2. David Purcell (Kaw EX400)

3. Brian Jackson (Kaw EX400)

4. Brad Moore (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

6. Phil O’Bryan (Kaw EX300)

Inspired Financial Novice GTU

1. Ryan Podgurney (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Zach Austin (Tri 675R)

4. Raymond Clark (Suz GSX-R600)

5. Joseph Tapia (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Darryl Sheets (Yam YZF-R6)

South Valley Motorsports Open Superstock

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Erik Grim (BMW S1000RR)

5. Zac Miller (BMW S1000RR)

6. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

The Green Pig Pub Open Twins

1. Jeff Dinger (Hon RC51)

2. Donald Rothfuss (DUC 848)

3. James Riggs (KTM RC8R)

4. James Kling (Duc 1198)

5. Jeff Masters (Yam FZ-07)

6. Daniel Egbert (Duc 1199S)

Wright’s M/C Parts & Accessories Production 300 (Race 1)

1. Phil O’Bryan (Kaw EX300)

Adrenaline Motorsports Production 500

1. Liam Grant (Kaw EX400)

2. David Purcell (Kaw EX400)

3. Brian Jackson (Kaw EX400)

4. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

5. Brad Moore (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Phil O’Bryan (Kaw EX300)

Moto United Sportsman (Race 1)

1. Nicholas Schmit (Suz GSX-R 1000)

2. Adam Kownatka (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Devon Sosniuk (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Michael Montgomery (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Max Tseng (Yam YZF-R6)

6. James Kling (Duc 1198)

Kimco Combined GTU

1. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Ryan Podgurney (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. James Powelson (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Zach Austin (Tri 675R)

5. Kellen Birch (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Cole Phillips (Yam YZF-R6)

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO

1. Kevin Dolan (Suz GSX-R1000)

2. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU

1. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

2. James Krstich (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

LaMonica’s Restaurant Equipment Service Heavyweight Superbike

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Kellen Birch (Yam YZF-R6)

5. James Powelson (Yam YZF-R6)

Moto Station / Rickdiculous Racking KOM Overall

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Zac Miller (BMW S1000RR)

5. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

Moto Station KOM GTO

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Zac Miller (BMW S1000RR)

3. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

5. Duncan Biles (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Kevin Dolan (Suz GSX-R1000)

Rickdiculous Racing KOM GTU

1. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jeff VanDerVoort (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

AZ Racing Academy Lightweight SuperBike

1. Liam Grant (Kaw EX400)

2. Jeff Masters (Yam FZ-07)

3. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

Moto Station Middleweight Superbike

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Brian Childree (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. James Powelson (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Alex Zinaich (Tri 675R)

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO

1. Kevin Dolan (Suz GSX-R1000)

2. Spencer Kruger (Suz GSX-R750)

3. Jeff Dinger (Hon RC51)

4. Gilbert Gonzalez (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Myroslav Volkov (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Edwin Hofeling (Suz GSX-R750)

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU

1. Jason Johnson (Kaw ZX6R)

2. Cole Phillips (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Devon Sosniuk (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Joseph Tapia (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Michael Montgomery (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

Harrison Eurosports Novice GTO

1. Jason Grant (Yam YZF-R6)

2. James Krstich (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Myroslav Volkov (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Joseph Tapia (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Michael Montgomery (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Mark Taylor (Kaw EX500)

Moto Station Open Superbike

1. Kory Cowan (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Jerry Hicks (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Duncan Biles (Yam YZF-R1)

4. Erik Grim (BMW S1000RR)

5. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

6. Nick Sosniuk (BMW S1000RR)

Wright’s M/C Parts & Accessories Production 300 (Race 2)

1. Adam Kownatka (Kaw EX300)

C&R Coatings Stock 1000

1. Erik Grim (BMW S1000RR)

2. Ryan McGowan (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Andrew Skov (Suz GSX-R1000)

4. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

5. Jason Grant (Kaw ZX-10RR)

6. Alex Zinaich (BMW S1000RR)

Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 32 Is Now Available

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Podcast: Greg’s Garage Pod With Co-Host Jason Pridmore Episode 32 Is Now Available

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

Nicky Hayden – Today marks two years since Nicky’s death. We tell some stories of our dearly departed friend.

MotoGP – We review last weekend’s Le Mans round of the Championship with comments on MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3.

MotoAmerica – EBC Brakes Superbike racer Kyle Wyman has new Ducati “Kit” electronics and got to test them at PITTRACE Monday. We talk to him about how it’s going.

Pro Motocross – The series has started, and it got wet and sloppy. We unwrap how things went.

This weeks Race Calendar… what is racing where.

CCS: Tony Storniolo Takes Four Race Victories At Blackhawk Farms Raceway (Updated)

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CCS: Tony Storniolo Takes Four Race Victories At Blackhawk Farms Raceway (Updated)

A midday thunderstorm made varying wet/dry conditions for the Championship Cup Series’ (CCS) second round of the Midwest region this past Sunday, May 19th. Racers took to the 1.95 mile, seven turn course of Blackhawk Farms Raceway, in South Beloit, Illinois, to showcase their adaptability. The day started under drying conditions from rain overnight and racers started to switch from rain tires to race slicks. Halfway through the day a strong thunderstorm drenched the track and forced racers to switch back to rain tires. After the brief thunderstorm the track was quickly drying again. Tense racing ensued and saw numerous victors throughout the day’s events.

In the Unlimited category, expert racers Tony Storniolo, Tom Girard and Drew Jankord all took wins on their Pirelli-shod machines. Overall championship points leader Storniolo put down the fastest lap of the day with at 1:10.666 en route to winning Unlimited GP on his ZX-10R. In the amateur ranks, Kyle Berwald was the one to beat winning three of the Unlimited races on his ZX-10R.

In the 600cc races, experts Storniolo, Jody Barry, and Ricardo Valdez, all took home wins on their respective middleweight equipment. Amateurs Kyle Haltinner, Casey Lombard, Tim Lenahan, and August Nord each stood on the top step of the podium throughout the day. Haltinner turned the fastest amateur lap time of a 1:16.753 on his Yamaha YZF-R6

The lightweight division was split between experts Shawn Hill on his FZ07, Shannon Anderson, and Ryan Nolan riding SV650s. Ike Ozurumba led the amateurs in the Lightweight category on his Bridgestone-mounted SV650.

The Ultralight races were led by Drew Jankord on his Pirelli equipped Ninja 400 in the 500cc category, while Ryan Music and Bruce Barry each took wins in the 300cc classes.

The next round of CCS Midwest region will be held in conjunction with Central Roadracing Association (CRA) at Bainerd International Raceway in Brainerd Minnesota on June 14-16. This will be a twin sprints event with a two full days of racing Saturday and Sunday.

The American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) is the parent organization to the Championship Cup Series (CCS), the largest Amateur motorcycle road racing organization in the United States issuing over 2800 licenses per year. ASRA promotes seven AMA sanctioned Sprint Series and eight AMA sanctioned Team Challenge road racing events for 2019. The CCS Series sanctions 40 events at popular tracks around the United States, including Daytona International Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Homestead Miami Speedway, Road America, New Jersey Motorsports Park and Virginia International Raceway among other fine venues. In 2019 ASRA and CCS will provide riders with access to millions of dollars of sponsorship awards through participation in its sanctioned events.

For more racing information, complete results, and standings visit www.asraracing.com or www.ccsracing.us or call us at (817) 246-1127. Join CCS and ASRA in the greatest road racing experience available today!

Race Results (in chronological order):

GTU Expert:

1. Jody Barry (Kaw ZX-6R), 17 laps

2. David Collins (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Ricardo Valdez (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Patrick Coleman (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Jonathan Schweiger (Yam YZF-R6)

GTU Amateur:

1. Kyle Haltinner (Yam YZF-R6), 16 laps

2. Casey Lombard (Suz GSX-R600)

3. Raymond Rathjen (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Amanda Nadboralski (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. August Nord (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Chris Denley (Tri Day 675)

GT Lights Expert:

1. Shawn Hill (Yam FZ-07), 16 laps

2. Randy Mahr (Suz SV650)

3. Zach Mixon (Suz SV650)

4. Jason Knudsen (Suz SV650)

5. Ryan Nolan (Suz SV650)

6. Tim Kobert (Suz SV650)

GT Lights Amateur:

1. Ike Ozurumba (Suz SV650), 15 laps

2. Randy Rathjen (Unknown)

GT500 Expert:

1. Drew Jankord (Kaw 400), 15 laps

2. Theodore Honan (Kaw 400)

3. Bruce Barry (Kaw 250)

4. Ryan Music (Kaw 400)

5. Terry Martin (Kaw 400)

GT500 Amateur:

1. David Guimond (Yam YZF R-3), 15 laps

2. Jeffery Whittemore (KTM 390)

GTO Expert:

1. Tom Girard (Yam YZF-R1), 18 laps

2. Drew Jankord (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Zac Schumacher (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Douglass Lincoln (Hon CBR1000RR)

GTO Amateur:

1. Kyle Berwald (Kaw ZX-10R), 17 laps

2. Robert Kelly (Suz GSX-R 750)

Unlimited Supersport Expert:

1. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 7 laps

2. Tom Girard (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Drew Jankord (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Zachary Schumacher (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Greg Avello (KTM RC8)

6. Brian Filipiak (Kaw ZX-10R)

Unlimited Supersport Amateur:

1. Kyle Berwald (Kaw ZX-10R), 7 laps

2. Jacob Norton (EBR 1190)

3. Lewis Fair (Yam YZF-R1)

Lightweight Supersport Expert:

1. Ryan Nolan (Suz SV650), 4 laps

2. Zach Mixon (Suz SV650)

Lightweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Thomas Michels (Bue 1200), 4 laps

2. Gerald Terrell (Suz SV650)

3. Joseph Higgs (Suz SV650)

300 Supersport Combined:

1. Ryan Music (Kaw 300), 4 laps

Heavyweight Supersport Expert:

1. Ricardo Valdez (Yam YZF-R6), 7 laps

2. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Patric Coleman (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Nate Minster(Yam YZF-R6)

5. Jim McConville Jr. (Suz GSX-R 600)

6. Mitch Walz(Yam YZF-R6)

Heavyweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Kyle Haltinner (Yam YZF-R6), 7 laps

2. Tim Lenahan (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Casey Lombard (Suz GSX-R600)

4. Amanda Nadboralski (Kaw ZX-6R)

5. Matthew Schumitsch (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Jesse Hwilka (Suz GSX-R750)

Ultralight Superbike Expert:

1. Shannon Anderson (Suz SV650), 7 laps

2. Drew Jankord (Kaw 650)

3. Theodore Honan (Kaw 400)

4. Ryan Nolan (Suz SV650)

5. Randy Mahr (Suz SV650)

6. Zach Mixon (Suz SV650)

Ultralight Superbike Expert:

1. Ike Ozurumba (Suz SV650), 7 laps

2. Jeffery Whittemore (Suz SV650)

3. Gerald Terrell (Suz SV650)

500 Supersport Expert:

1. Drew Jankord (Kaw 400), 7 laps

2. Theodore Honan (Kaw 400)

3. Terry Martin (Kaw 400)

4. Ryan Music (Kaw 400)

5. Bruce Barry (Kaw 250)

500 Supersport Amatuer:

1. Jeffery Whittemore (KTM RC390), 7 laps

2. Robert Wood (Suz DR2)

Middleweight Supersport Expert:

1. Ricardo Valdez (Yam YZF-R6), 7 laps

2. Jody Barry (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Patrick Coleman (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. David Collins (Yam YZF-R6)

Middleweight Supersport Amateur:

1. Kyle Haltinner (Yam YZF-R6), 7 laps

2. Tim Lenahan (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Jeff Carson (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. August Nord (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Wyatt Karl (Day 675)

6. Matthew Schumitsch (Yam YZF-R6)

Lightweight Superbike Expert:

1. Shannon Anderson (Suz SV650), 7 laps

2. Shawn Hill (Yam FZ07)

3. Kyle Himes (Suz SV650)

4. Jason Knudsen (Suz SV650)

Lightweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Jeffery Whittemore (Suz SV650), 7 laps

2. Ike Ozurumba (Suz SV650)

3. Gerald Terrell (Suz SV650)

500 Superbike Expert:

1. Drew Jankord (Kaw 400), 7 laps

2. Bruce Barry (Kaw 250)

3. Theodore Honan (Kaw 400)

4. Terry Martin (Kaw 400)

5. Ryan Music (Kaw 400)

500 Superbike Amateur:

1. Robert Wood (Suz DR2), 2 laps

Middleweight Superbike Expert:

1. Jody Barry (Kaw ZX-6R), 7 laps

2. David Collins (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Ricardo Valdez (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Patrick Coleman (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-6R)

Middleweight Superbike Amateur:

1. Casey Lombard (Suz GSX-R600), 7 laps

2. Kyle Haltinner (Yam YZF-R6)

3. August Nord (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Raymond Rathjen (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Tim Lenahan (Kaw ZX-6R)

6. Jeff Carson (Kaw ZX-6R )

Unlimited Superbike Expert:

1. Drew Jankord (Kaw ZX-10R), 7 laps

2. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Zachary Schumacher (Yam YZF-R1)

4. Brian Filipiak (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Samuel Kok (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Greg Avello (KTM RC8 1190)

Unlimited Superbike Amateur:

1. Kyle Berwald (Kaw ZX-10R), 7 laps

Lightweight GP Expert:

1. Shawn Hill (Yam FZ07), 7 laps

2. Kyle Himes (Suz SV650)

3. Shannon Anderson (Suz SV650)

4. Ryan Nolan (Suz SV650)

5. Jason Knudsen (Suz SV650)

6. Zach Mixon (Suz SV650)

Lightweight GP Expert:

1. Ike Ozurumba (Suz SV650), 7 laps

2. Gerald Terrell (Suz SV650)

3. Jeffery Whittemore (Suz SV650)

300 Superbike Expert:

1. Bruce Barry (Kaw 250), 7 laps

2. Ryan Music (Kaw 300)

300 Superbike Amateur:

1. James Koonce (Kaw 300), 6 laps

2. Robert Koonce (Kaw 300)

Middleweight GP Expert:

1. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-6R), 7 laps

2. David Collins (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Patrick Coleman (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Carl J Shefchik (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Charlie Nichols (Kaw ZX-6R)

Middleweight GP Amateur:

1. Tim Lenahan (Kaw ZX-6R), 7 laps

2. August Nord (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Jeff Carson (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Wyatt Karl (Day 675)

5. Robert Wood (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Matthew Schumitsch (Yam YZF-R6)

Unlimited GP Expert:

1. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-10R), 7 laps

2. Tom Girard (Kaw ZX-10R)

3. Drew Jankord (Kaw ZX-10R)

4. Zachary Schumacher (Yam YZF-R1)

5. Brian Filipiak (Kaw ZX-10R)

6. Jeff Schumacher (Yam YZF-R1)

Unlimited GP Amateur:

1. Jacob Norton (EBR 1190), 7 laps

Heavyweight Superbike Expert:

1. Tony Storniolo (Kaw ZX-6R), 7 laps

2. Nate Minster (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Terry Martin (Ducati 899 Panigale)

4. Mitch Walz (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Jim McConville Jr. (Suz GSX-R600)

Heavyweight Superbike Amateur:

1. August Nord (Yam YZF-R6), 7 laps

2. Tim Lenahan (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Amanda Nadboralski (Kaw ZX-6R)

4. Matthew Schumitsch (Yam YZF-R6)

5. Jesse Hwilka (Suz GSX-R750)

6. Stuart Moore (Yam YZF-R6)

More, from a press release issued by Farrell Performance:

Team J&J Farrell Performance riders Jessica Capizzi and Jason Farrell won the ASRA Team Challenge GTU and took the Overall win at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on May 18th.

(Above) Jessica Capizzi (72/726) at speed at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo courtesy of Farrell Performance.

The couple teamed up on Jessica’s Farrell Performance Pirelli-shod Kawasaki ZX-6R (636) for the ASRA Team Challenge at Blackhawk Farms and ultimately won by nearly two complete laps over second place.

Weather conditions were wet and dry back and forth all day and start of the race was damp which during the race lead to a drying track toward the end of the race.

Current Blackhawk Farms track record holder Jason started the race from row seven and wasted no time getting into the lead on the first lap. Clicking off a decent pace and putting a decent amount of time on the rest of the field, Jason eventually lapped everyone else in the race right at the halfway point of the race.

Jessica Capizzi was in the pits eagerly awaiting Jason’s signal to pit so she could show the team how quick she was on her ZX-6R.

Jason signaled to the pits around approximately lap 42 and the team got ready for their pit stop strategy.

The team pulled off a flawless pit stop, as Jessica showed why she was the team’s most valuable asset during the Daytona 200 pit stop earlier in the year. Jessica was not only doing riding duty and changed the rear tire in super-fast fashion right before she hopped on to do her stint in the race.

Jessica wasted no time and put down her best laps ever around Blackhawk Farms Raceway clicking off some fast times in the 1:14 range.

The team was still leading by more than one lap on second overall, after the pit stop.

The team didn’t lose much time to the team in second place, who was trying to catch back up as Jessica held her own. Due to differing ergonomics of the bike between Jason and Jessica, Jessica put in 16 laps and pulled in from having a cramped shifting leg. She signaled the pit crew she was stopping in next lap as Jason got ready for his last run. The duo switched riders really quick and barely lost any time pitting for a rider change.

Jason threw down his fastest times of the race near the end and eventually put second place two laps down right at the end of the race.

“It felt great to be back on a bike again and win the TC!,” said Jason. “I finally got that monkey off my back and won a race. It’s been awhile and it feels so good to be back again! I couldn’t have done it without my girlfriend Jessica who rode just awesome. She’s going places and I’m looking forward to watching her win some races in the near future. I’m proud of her accomplishments and I couldn’t ask for a better rear tire changer as well!”

“My bike felt great and ran great! We both think it is the best-handling bike ever,” said Jessica. “Thank you to Jason Farrell for being my amazing teammate, Brian Filipiak for being Mr. Muscles and doing the refueling, Patrick Coleman for being the catch guy and holding the fire extinguisher (I came in pretty hot and you were brave enough to stand there lol), Jeremy Miller for doing the rear air gun and making sure the tire pressures were right on. Thank you so much you guys. You are a top-notch pit crew and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to Pirelli and K-tech Suspension for the serious grip and incredible handling. More big thanks to: U.S. Chrome, Line2Line Coatings, Hindle Exhaust, EBC Brakes, DEI, Arai Helmet Americas, and Track Graphix.”

Team J&J Farrell Performance ran Pirellis for the race with an SC1 slick front and two rears, starting with an SC2 Slick then changing to a SC1 Slick for the final stint during their pit stop.

Brazilian Superbike: Anthony West Leads Championship Heading Into Round Three This Coming Weekend At Interlagos

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Brazilian Superbike: Anthony West Leads Championship Heading Into Round Three This Coming Weekend At Interlagos

ANTHONY WEST CONTINUES TO LEAD BRAZILIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP HEADING INTO THIRD ROUND

Round 3 Interlagos, Brazil

After the first two rounds of the Brazilian Superbike Championship, Ant West and KRT-Brasil continue to lead the 2019 championship.

The second round of the championship saw Ant West qualified fourth and on the second row after a red flag shortened qualifying session just as he was about to start his time attack. Sunday morning the skies opened up with heavy rain for the first time all weekend and Ant headed the wet session in P1, two seconds clear of P2 and five seconds clear of P3. Ant and the team were confident of their setup for a wet race. After warm up, the sky stayed overcast but the rain stopped falling and a dry line seemed to be forming. The team brought slicks to the grid but ultimately stayed on wets as the safer option. Only Granado opted for slicks. As the lights went out, Ant rocketed to the lead and held it until the dry line emerged and Granado, on slicks, was able to reel him in. Granada pulled away and Ant was focused on earning maximum points towards the championship. Ant was able to continue in second until an engine problem forced him to slow down and nurse the bike home in third and preserve his championship lead. The bike stopped on the cool down lap after receiving the checkered flag.

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I’m looking forward to getting back on my KRT-Brasil ZX-10R. The guys at JC Racing have been working hard at the workshop to get the bike prepared. We have some new settings to try on Thursday to try and get more grip out of the spec Pirelli and I can’t wait to get back to racing.

Kawasaki Racing Team Brasil is operated by JC Racing. KRT Brasil is sponsored by: Steck, Castropil, Flip Racing Moto Parts

Ant West personal sponsors include FuSport, Accent Timber Flooring, Arai, SC Exhaust, CHC Leathers

CMRA: Team FellonKnee Racing Wins Six-Hour Ultra Lightweight Endurance At Hallett

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CMRA: Team FellonKnee Racing Wins Six-Hour Ultra Lightweight Endurance At Hallett

Team FellonKnee Racing took the overall win for the Ultra Lightweight Endurance during the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association’s (CMRA) Fifth Annual Westby Classic this past Saturday, May 18, on the 11-turn, 1.8 mile counter clockwise course at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, Oklahoma.

The morning brought in quite a bit of rain and lightning, delaying the event an hour or so and with the rain slowing down and the lightning moving off for the remainder of the day the Ultra Lightweight Endurance teams took the start of the race with rain falling off and on for the first hour or so.

With the track drying up throughout the race the members of Team FellonKnee Racing (Cory Burleson, Tyler Raboin, Manny Poulis, Steven Shakespeare, and Enrique Corona) set out to win 6-hour Ultra Lightweight Endurance on their Pirelli-shod, Kawasaki Ninja 400 finishing with a 5 lap lead over second place, LawDawg Racing (Travis Pence, Danny Dominguez, Jordan Pence, Bill Syfan, and Greg Wanless), aboard their Kawasaki Ninja 400 with Dunlop rubber. HBR (Josh Henke, Dave Gallagher, and Esteban Garcia), finished third, 6 laps down aboard their Yamaha R3. Surprise entry Westby Racing/TFOK (Tryg Westby, Mathew Scholtz, Dustin Meador, Alonzo Contreras) led the overall near the end of the first hour before several off track excursions dropped them back to last. They eventually recovered to finish eleventh overall and sixth in the 300 Superstock Class.

Due to the morning lightening delays the Solo 30 Lightweight/Solo 30 500 Superstock race was shortened to 20 minutes and the grids lined up and battled to the finish and Cooper McDonald took that win running the fastest lap of the race at a 1:40.006 and finishing first in S3LW on his Yamaha FZ-07R with Jordan Pence coming in second on his Kawasaki 400. When that concluded the Solo 30 Heavyweight/Middleweight gridded up for their 20 minute race and Danny Dominguez came out on top of the box overall and with a first in S3HW with an 8 second lead over Cecil Keeling who took second overall and second in S3HW and had the fastest lap of the race, running a 1.44.476. Bill Klindworth came in rounding out the top three just under half a second behind Cecil Keeling and earning first in S3HW.

With the rain playing games with the morning sprint races everyone still did their best to make the most out of the wet conditions. JC Camacho brought home one first place overall finish aboard his Yamaha Kawasaki 400 during the 500 Superbike Expert race running a 1:40.102. When the rain started falling during the warm up lap of B Superstock Expert Camacho earned third place aboard his Yam YZF-R6.

Topher Simmons brought home a first and a second place finish during his morning sprint races. He earned first place in Formula 2 Expert and second in D Superstock Novice aboard his Suzuki SV650.

Zachary Boldwyn ran the fastest lap of the morning with a 1:23.925 during the first race of the day, D Superstock Expert aboard his Pirelli-shod Suzuki SV650.

Seb Rowe shined through this weekend running the fastest time of the Novices in the first race of the day, Classic, turning his fast lap of a 1:29.487 aboard his Honda CBR600.

Team FellonKnee Racing #52 would like to thank their sponsors: Road and Track Suspension, Pirelli Tires, Spears Racing, and MotoD Racing

LawDawg Racing #44 would like to thank their sponsors: Dunlop, Vortex, Oklahoma Honda and Suzuki, Eurotech OKC, and North Texas Superbikes

HBR #5 would like to thank their sponsors: Isolox Industries, Pirelli, South Central Race Center, Motul, and Texas Speed and Performance

Danny Dominguez #44 would like to thank his sponsors: Dunlop, North Texas Superbikes, Oklahoma Honda & Suzuki, and Eurotech of OKC.

Bill Klindworth #737 would like to thank his sponsors: Michelin, Island Racing Services, SA Moto, RES, and RaceworX.

Topher Simmons #766 would like to thank his sponsors: Woodcraft, Armor Bodies, Pirelli, South Central Race Center, and Digital Dentistry Specialists-Austin, TX.

For a complete list of the weekend results and standings, please visit the CMRA website. www.CMRAracing.com. The next round of Mini, ULW, and Championship Sprints, and the second round of the CMRA Superteams, will be held on June 29, 2019, at Motor Speedway Resort Houston in Angleton, Texas. Details for the weekend will be announced when finalized. Come out and see some great racing action!

SATURDAY RESULTS

D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Jim Whitten (Duc 1000SS)

2. Zachary Boldwyn (Suz SV650)

3. Chandler Slagle (Suz SV650)

4. Rob Lackey (Suz SV650)

5. Walter Walker III (Suz SV650)

6. Andrew Forsythe (Suz SV650)

D SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Brandon Clark (Suz SV650)

2. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

3. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

CLASSIC

1. David Dahms (Hon CBR600F3)

2. Seb Rowe (Hon CBR600)

3. Wiley Clark (Hon CBR600)

4. Sean Brown (Kaw EX500)

B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Michael Klesel (Yam YZF-R6)

2. Kevin Randall (Yam YZF-R6)

3. JC Camacho (Yam YZF-R6)

4. Jay Bullard (Kaw ZX636)

5. Shane Smith (Tri Daytona 675)

B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Ben Hunter (Hon CBR600)

2. Bobby Crandell (Kaw ZX-6R)

3. Robin Lawson (Suz GSXR600)

4. Brendan Lawson (Suz GSXR600)

5. Jonathan Childers (Yam YZF-R6)

6. Carter Rossner (Kaw ZX-6R)

500 SUPERBIKE EXPERT

1. JC Camacho (Kaw 400)

2. Cody Kitchens (Mori MD250)

3. Jesse Smartt (Kaw 400)

4. Cory Burleson (Kaw 400)

5. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Manny Poulis (Kaw 400)

500 SUPERBIKE NOVICE

1. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Branden Chaisorn (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

4. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

5. Dezrae Caldwell (Kaw 400)

6. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

GROM CHALLENGE

1. Josiah Burleson (Hon Grom)

FORMULA 6

1. Chase Black (OhValle GP110)

FORMULA 7

1. Chase Black (OhValle GP110)

JUNIOR MOTARD

1. Peyton Daughhetee (Yam TTR110)

2. Jordan Clark (Yam TTR50)

FORMULA 2 NOVICE

1. Topher Simmons (Suz SV650)

300 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Cory Burleson (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Kyle Fox (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Ryan Max Johnson (Yam YZF-R3)

4. Manny Poulis (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Rusty Grant (KTM RC390)

300 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Brandon Chaisorn (Yam TZF-R3)

3. James Hanson (Kaw EX300)

4. Cliff Partee (Yam YZF-R3)

5. Aundre McCullen (Yam YZF-R3)

6. Brandon Clark (Yam YZF-R3)

BELL HELMETS – A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Steven Shakespeare (Yam YZF-R1)

3. Bobby Davies (Yam YZF-R1)

4. Alan Phillips (Kaw ZX-10R)

5. Joseph Caruso (BMW S1000RR)

6. Doug Frenchak (Kaw ZX-10R)

A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Marcelo Fartura (Suz GSXR1000)

2. Dennis Black (Duc Panigale V4)

3. Robert Sullivan (Apr Tuono 1000)

4. Rob Sullivan (Apr RSV4)

5. Bill Klindworth (Yam YZF-R1)

6. Brian Millsap (Yam YZF-R1)

SOLO 30 LIGHTWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Cooper McDonald (Yam FZ-07R)

2. Jordan Pence (Kaw 400)

3. Travis Pence (Suz SV650)

SOLO 30 500 SUPERSTOCK EXPERT

1. Jordan Pence (Kaw 400)

SOLO 30 500 SUPERSTOCK NOVICE

1. Zach Didier (Yam YZF-R3)

2. Cliff Partee (Yam YZF-R3)

3. Scott Cummins (Yam YZF-R3)

SOLO 30 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Danny Dominguez (Kaw ZX-10R)

2. Cecil Keeling (Suz GSXR1000)

3. Mike Boyce (Yam YZF-R1)

SOLO 30 HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Bill Klindworth (Yam YZF-R1)

2. Rob Sullivan (Apr RSV4)

SOLO 30 500 MIDDLEWEIGHT EXPERT

1. Ken Mathews (Tri Daytona 675)

2. Rab McNaught (Yam YZF-R6)

3. Shandra Crawford (Tri Daytona 675)

SOLO 30 MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE

1. Carter Rossner (Kaw ZX-6R)

6-HOUR CMRA ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT ENDURANCE OVERALL

1. Team FellonKnee Racing (Cory Burleson/Tyler Raboin/Manny Poulis/Steven Shakespeare/Enrique Corona) Kaw 400, 500 Superstock, 217 laps; 2. LawDawg Racing (Travis Pence/Danny Dominguez/Jordan Pence/Bill Syfan/Greg Wanless), Kaw 400, 500 Superstock, 212 laps; 3. HBR (Josh Henke/Dave Gallagher/Esteban Garcia), Yam YZF-R3, 300 Superstock, 211 laps; 4. The Skidmarks (Enoc Garza/Steven Nedd/Brady Ipock), Kaw ZX400, 500 Superstock, 210 laps; 5. Redline Racing (Patrick Ortega/Daniel Rice/Kyle Fox/Matthew Palmore), Kaw ZX400, 500 Superstock, 210 laps; 6. Send Nudes Racing (Jonathan Rocha/JoJo Anaya/Timothy Tran/Branden Chaisorn/Mike Coy), Yam YZF-R3, 300 Superstock, 209 laps; 7. Peregrine Moto Racing (Damian Falcon/Allan Boyd/Tyrone Brown/Walter Wheeler/Justin Sonnen), Yam YZF-R3, 300 Superstock, 203 laps; 8. Racing Against Time (Scott Cunningham, Wills Collier, Glem Massengill), KTM RC390, 300 Superstock, 203 laps; 9. Get Off My Lawn Racing (Mike Boyce, John Boyce, David Branyon, Jeff Offutt), Yam YZF-R3, 300 Superstock, 200 laps; 10. GFI Racing (Kenny Smith/Jon Whitfill/Brandie Cox), Yam YZF-R3, 300 Superstock, 199 laps.

500 CLASSIC ENDURANCE

1. The Good, Bad, & Ugly (Brad Boyle/Travis Florquist/Chris Newhouse), Kaw EX500, 189 laps.

VON HERTELL RACE SERVICES – 500 SUPERSTOCK ENDURANCE

1. Team FellonKnee Racing (Cory Burleson/Tyler Raboin/Manny Poulis/Steven Shakespeare/Enrique Corona), Kaw 400, 217laps; 2. LawDawg Racing (Travis Pence/Danny Dominguez/Jordan Pence/Bill Syfan/Greg Wanless), Kaw 400, 212 laps; 3. The Skidmarks (Enoc Garza/Steven Nedd/Brady Ipock), Kaw ZX400, 210 laps; 4. Redline Racing (Patrick Ortega/David Rice/Kyle Fox/Matthew Palmore), Kaw ZX400, 210 laps; 5. TMP Motorcycle Parts (David Dahms, Sean Brown, Rob Lackey, Chandler Slagle, Dwayne Davis), Hon CBR500, 161 laps; 6. Atomic Ham Badger (Charles Ergle/Mark Gerow/Shawn Treadaway), Kaw 400, 111 laps.

ROAD & TRACK SUSPENSION – 300 SUPERSTOCK ENDURANCE

1. HBR (Josh Henke/Dave Gallagher/Esteban Garcia), Yam YZF-R3, 211 laps; 2. Send Nudes Racing (Jonathan Rocha/JoJo Anaya/Timothy Tran/Branden Chaisorn/Mike Coy), Yam YZF-R3, 209 laps; 3. Peregrine Moto Racing (Damian Falcon/Allan Boyd/Tyrone Brown/Walter Wheeler/Justin Sonnen), Yam YZF-R3, 203 laps; 4. Racing Against Time (Scott Cunningham, Wills Collier, Glem Massengill), KTM RC390, 203 laps; 5. Get Off My Lawn Racing (Mike Boyce, John Boyce, David Branyon, Jeff Offutt), Yam YZF-R3, 200 laps; 6. GFI Racing (Kenny Smith/Jon Whitfill/Brandie Cox), Yam YZF-R3, 199 laps.

250 SUPERSTOCK ENDURANCE

1. Purple Helmets (Steve Wilson/Scott Eichhorn/Shane Zelm/Dean Webster), Kaw EX250, 197 laps; 2. TipToes & Tonka Trucks (Becka Harvey/Jeremy Harvey), Kaw EX250, 192 laps.

MotoAmerica: Danny Eslick To Race Kawasaki In Supersport At Road America

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MotoAmerica: Danny Eslick To Race Kawasaki In Supersport At Road America

Fan favorite Danny Eslick is returning to the MotoAmerica
series to ride a BARTCON Racing/Farrell Performance Kawasaki ZX-6R in the
Supersport races May 31-June 2 at Road America.

“That’s the plan,” Eslick told Roadracingworld.com in a telephone
interview. “I got the bright idea to call Jason Farrell and see if he was going
to race or not race or what the deal was, and he thought it was a great idea
for me to jump on his motorcycle. And it just kind of rolled from there. So I’m
going to ride Jason’s [Kawasaki] 636 at Road America.”

For the last several years Eslick has raced 1000cc machines
in MotoAmerica, most recently on the Scheibe Racing BMW S1000RR in 2018, the
TOBC Yamaha YZF-R1 in 2017 and 2016, and both the Turbo Turtle Racing Honda
CBR1000RR and Aprilia HSBK Racing RSV4 in 2015. But Eslick has plenty of
experience on middleweight motorcycles.

In addition to winning two AMA Pro Daytona SportBike
Championships (one on a Buell 1125R and one on a Suzuki GSX-R600), Eslick has
won the Daytona 200 four times: on a Triumph Daytona 675R in 2014, on a Suzuki
GSX-R600 in 2015, and on a Yamaha YZF-R6 in 2017 and 2018. Eslick has also won
two AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XR1200 titles.

The only thing Eslick seemingly hasn’t done in his career is
race a Kawasaki ZX-6R.

“It’s still just two wheels, a brake, and a throttle. It’s
just another motorcycle,” said Eslick. “It’ll still be a learning curve in the
first couple of sessions, especially because all of the top guys in the class
already have their stuff figured out at this point, but I think Jason’s bikes
are going to be plenty capable of getting up there. We’ll be alright.”

Farrell told Roadracingworld.com that as of right now this
will be a one-event deal with Eslick, but if the new collaboration attracts some
new sponsorship funding he may continue to field Eslick in more MotoAmerica
rounds in 2019.