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MotoGP : Bagnaia On pole Position In Japan

Francesco Bagnaia earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the two-time MotoGP World Champion broke Pedro Acosta’s 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:43.018  with a time of 1:42.911 around the 2.98-mile (4.8 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday. 

Joan Mir was the best of the rest with a 1:43.003 on his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V, and Bagnaia’s teammate, Marc Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:43.043.

Row-two qualifiers included Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta (1:43.069), Monster Energy Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo (1:43.155) and Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati’s Franco Morbidelli (1:43.170).

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Pecco denies Mir in epic Motegi pole battle. A second pole for the #63 in 2025 and looking back to his best, it wasn’t without a strong challenge from the 2020 World Champion. 

The trials and tribulations of Barcelona and Misano now seem like distant memories for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) as the double MotoGP™ World Champion snatched pole position at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, continuing a weekend that has seen him back to his best. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) put in a stunner to run the #63 close in the battle for pole too, right in contention, but forced to settle for second. Still, that equals his best ever qualifying in MotoGP. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), meanwhile, completes the front row at Motegi as he faces down Championship point on Sunday.

Q1 jungle: the race to graduate with late drama

Q1 was full of big names; Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), home-hero Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) all aiming to graduate to Q2. Ogura and Morbidelli were the two provisionally going through with five minutes to go, with Alex Marquez only third.

Having gone into P2, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) then crashed at Turn 5 and paid the price as teammate Alex Marquez moved into the top two to nab that spot. Morbidelli hauled himself back into P1 ahead of an impressive charge from Ogura, before Alex Marquez had the final say, taking P2 before more yellow flags came out. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a fast one at Turn 12 and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) went down at Turn 10, halting Ogura and Martin’s Q2 charge, leaving them 13th and 17th respectively, as Morbidelli and Alex Marquez headed to the pole battle.

Pole scrap: Pecco the favourite, Acosta with problems

As Q2 got underway, there was instant drama for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who pulled back into the pits after his out-lap with a technical issue. As everyone’s first runs were coming to a close, they all chased Pecco who, having been fastest on Friday, was leading teammate Marquez and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). With the final run on the horizon though, there was plenty of time for surprises.

In the last burst of track action, a flurry of red sectors and fast lap times. Morbidelli was the first to take provisional pole before Marc Marquez snatched it away, but the surprise was Mir, who rocketed up to P1. But a career first MotoGP pole for the #36 was just usurped with less than 30 seconds on the clock as Bagnaia completed his flying lap and snatched top spot.

Chequered flag drops: Pecco perfect after Mir’s mighty challenge

At the chequered flag, it was the first pole for the #63 since Brno and just his second of the 2025 season, ahead of Mir who equals his career-best grid slot of P2 and his best-ever for Honda. It’s the factory team’s first front row since 2023 and equals Honda’s best from this year, P2 in Germany with Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR). Marc Marquez’s title chances on Sunday remain undented, however, as he took P3 and rounded out the front row, just 0.132s behind his pole-sitting teammate.

Morbidelli completes the second row having been in the pole battle throughout, just 0.259s away from Bagnaia, whilst Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) made it two Hondas in the top seven. Alex Marquez was only able to come up with P8, meaning he has work to do if he’s to stop his brother’s title celebrations this weekend. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) clinched ninth ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

All eyes turn to the Tissot Sprint at 15:00 Local Time (UTC +9); will Pecco get his first Sprint victory of the season or can Marc stop his in-form teammate when the lights go out? Don’t miss it!

Full MotoGP qualifying results from Motegi!

MotoGP : Acosta Is Best In Saturday Practice At Motegi

Pedro Acosta led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:44.108 to lead the field of 23 riders.

Ai Ogura was the best of the rest with a 1:44.233 on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was third at 1:44.321 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia finished the session fourth with a 1:44.338.

Franco Morbidelli got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24 with a lap time of 1:44.341. 

 

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Moto2 : Dixon Tops Final Practice At Motegi

Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro on the 2.98-mile (4.80 km) track, the Brit recorded a 1:48.319 to lead the field of 28 riders.

Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:48.592 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.

Zonta Vd Goorbergh was third-fastest with a 1:48.729 on his RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 25th with a best time of 1:49.679 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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Moto3 : Kelso Heads Saturday Practice At Motegi

Joel Kelso led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Kelso used his Pirelli-shod LevelUp MTA KTM to lap the 2.98-mile (4.80 km) track in 1:55.177 to lead the field of 26 riders.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jose Antonio Rueda was second-best with a time of 1:55.188.

David Almansa, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:55.206.

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MotoAmerica: More From Friday At New Jersey (Updated)

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Bobby Fong led a three-way fight for the MotoAmerica Superbike crown coming into the season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Fong got his title challenge off to the best possible start, taking provisional pole while his key competitors struggled. 

 

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Cameron Beaubier crashed in practice and again in qualifying and was unable to compete for the top spots in provisional qualifying. Rain was forecast for Saturday, although it was not expected until the afternoon, so Beaubier will have one more chance to move up from his provisional 12th starting spot. Beaubier came into the weekend eight points behind Superbike Championship leader Bobby Fong.

 

Josh Herrin (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Defending Superbike Champion Josh Herrin also struggled to put in a series of fast laps on Friday afternoon, stringing together three laps right at the end of provisional qualifying to put him on the front row. Herrin was 22 points behind Fong, and was the last rider with a mathematical chance to win the Championship.

 

Jake Gagne (32). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1s were going well, with Jake Gagne putting in a strong Saturday afternoon and taking second on the provisional Superbike grid. Gagne was not only second-quickest, but he put in more 1:20 laps in provisional qualifying than anyone other than teammate Fong.

 

Cameron Petersen (45) on the SDI Racing Indian. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Cameron Petersen (45) on his Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Cameron Petersen had a good Friday as well. Petersen topped both King of The Baggers sessions, and was third in Supersport provisional qualifying.

 

Jayson Uribe (36). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

With the Stock 1000 Championship concluded, OrangeCat Racing stepped up to the Superbike class with modified Stock 1000 machinery for the season finale in New Jersey. Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee was ninth quickest in provisional qualifying, while teammate Jayson Uribe was sixth, 1.155 seconds off of Fong’s quickest time.

 

More, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:

 

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

 

Fridays aren’t Saturdays and Fridays aren’t Sundays, but being fastest on Friday isn’t a bad way to go.

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong fired the first shot of championship weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park, with the Californian earning provisional pole on Friday afternoon. Fong was fourth fastest on Friday morning but went 1.3 seconds quicker on Q1 to lead the way into tomorrow’s Q2 and race one with his lap of 1:19.912.

Fong’s combatants in the battle for the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship – Cameron Beaubier and Josh Herrin – were 12th and third, respectively, in Q1. Beaubier’s day was the worst of the three as he crashed twice on Friday.

Coincidentally, Fong crashed twice on Friday at Circuit of The Americas two weeks ago but rebounded to finish on the podium in both races. He knows what tough days are like and feels for Beaubier.

“Yeah, especially after COTA, having two crashes on a Friday, it always just sets you back,” Fong said. “We’ve done good about crashing and getting back up and going again. We’re definitely not going to get too excited because we know that with the talent of my competitors, we’ve just got to keep plugging away and fine tuning. We did really good today. I’m still a little bit uncomfortable in some places. We need to just fine tune some stuff.”

Fong was also happy for his teammate Jake Gagne, with the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion ending the day second fastest. “It’s good to see my teammate up here, and to try to finish the season with a Yamaha one-two would be nice. It would be very nice to have a wing man. Honestly, he’s going good here, even on used tires. I’m stoked for him. He was struggling the last few rounds, but it would be good for the both of us.”

 

Still more, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:

 

Cameron Petersen (45).

 

Motovation Supersport – Scholtz On Pace For Title

If Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz doesn’t wrap up the 2025 Motovation Supersport Championship tomorrow at New Jersey Motorsports Park, it won’t be from a lack of pace.

The South African wasted little time getting up to speed in the first practice session on Friday morning as he shattered the Supersport lap record with his 1:21.651. Although he was a tick slower in the afternoon Q1 session, his 1:21.704 was fast enough to earn him provisional pole position.

Scholtz leads the championship points chase by 21 over Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen. If Scholtz scores four points in Saturday’s race one, he will earn his second successive Supersport title.

Although Scholtz led both sessions, things were tight at the top with Blake Davis second-fastest and just .361 of a second behind his Strack Racing teammate. Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen completed the provisional front row.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was fifth-fastest with his 1:22.527 and the last rider to be within a second of Scholtz’ best.

Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov, Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis, Rahal Ducati Moto w/Roller Die’s Corey Alexander, Bauce BARTCON Racing’s Joseph LiMandri Jr., and BPR Racing Yamaha’s Teagg Hobbs rounded out the top 10 on opening day at NJMP.

SC-Project Twins Cup – Di Mario Over Chapin

Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario and RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin battled over provisional pole in Friday’s Q1 session for the SC-Project Twins Cup races, with the fight ultimately going to Di Mario by just .137 of a second.

While Di Mario has wrapped up both the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul and SC-Project Twins Cup titles and recently signed a deal that will see him race for the Rahal Ducati Moto team in next year’s Motovation Supersport series, we haven’t seen Chapin since the VIRginia International Raceway round in August. On Friday, he reminded us how good he is by ending the day so close to Di Mario, who lapped at a best of 1:25.057.

Di Mario’s teammate Hank Vossberg ended up third-fastest with his 1:25.363, just .306 of a second off his Di Mario’s best.

Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher and Speeddemon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top five.

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Vossberg!

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg led Friday’s Q1 session in the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul class, but things are tight at the front with the top six within a second of the Wisconsinite.

With newly crowned Talent Cup Champion Alessandro Di Mario sitting this one out, Vossberg took over as the rider to beat with his 1:29.668.

Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige ended up second, .350 of a second from Vossberg and .068 of a second ahead of fellow Australian Sam Drane and his Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing-backed Krämer APX-350 MA.

Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp continued to move closer to the top with the multi-time flat track champion ending the day fourth. Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt rounded out the top five on opening day at NJMP.

Mission King Of The Baggers – Hello, Mr. Petersen

SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen was all business on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, with the South African having his best qualifying session of the season to put his Indian Challenger on provisional pole position in Mission King Of The Baggers Q1.

Petersen’s 1:22.901 was .097 of a second faster than RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim with the two ping-ponging the top spot in the waning minutes of the 39-minute session.

Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers was third-fastest and only .109 of a second off Petersen’s best.

S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara was the first of the factory Indians in fourth, narrowly ahead of newly crowned Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman.

S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Loris Baz and Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Bradley Smith ended the session .891 of a second from Petersen and the last rider on the same second as the provisional pole sitter.

MotoAmerica: Petersen Takes Baggers Provisional Pole At New Jersey

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen led the way in MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers provisional qualifying on Friday with a best lap of 1:22.901. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim, teammate Rocco Landers, S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara, and Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Talent Cup Provisional Pole At New Jersey

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg set the fastest time in MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional qualifying at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige, Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane, Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, and Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong On Provisional Superbike Pole At New Jersey

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong set the fastest time in MotoAmerica Superbike provisional qualifying at 1:19.912 on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly completed the top five. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier crashed and qualified 12th. 

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario On Provisional Twins Cup Pole At New Jersey

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario set the fastest time in MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup at 1:25.057 on Friday. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin, Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg, Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher and Speeddemon Racing’s Logan Cunnison completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz On Provisional Supersport Pole At New Jersey

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz set the fastest provisional qualifying time in MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport at 1:21.704 at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Strack Racing’s Blake Davis, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott completed the top five.

 

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MotoGP : Bagnaia On pole Position In Japan

Francesco Bagnaia earned pole position at Motegi. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Francesco Bagnaia earned pole position at Motegi. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Francesco Bagnaia earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the two-time MotoGP World Champion broke Pedro Acosta’s 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:43.018  with a time of 1:42.911 around the 2.98-mile (4.8 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday. 

Joan Mir was the best of the rest with a 1:43.003 on his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V, and Bagnaia’s teammate, Marc Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:43.043.

Row-two qualifiers included Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta (1:43.069), Monster Energy Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo (1:43.155) and Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati’s Franco Morbidelli (1:43.170).

 

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More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Pecco denies Mir in epic Motegi pole battle. A second pole for the #63 in 2025 and looking back to his best, it wasn’t without a strong challenge from the 2020 World Champion. 

The trials and tribulations of Barcelona and Misano now seem like distant memories for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) as the double MotoGP™ World Champion snatched pole position at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, continuing a weekend that has seen him back to his best. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) put in a stunner to run the #63 close in the battle for pole too, right in contention, but forced to settle for second. Still, that equals his best ever qualifying in MotoGP. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), meanwhile, completes the front row at Motegi as he faces down Championship point on Sunday.

Q1 jungle: the race to graduate with late drama

Q1 was full of big names; Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), home-hero Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) all aiming to graduate to Q2. Ogura and Morbidelli were the two provisionally going through with five minutes to go, with Alex Marquez only third.

Having gone into P2, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) then crashed at Turn 5 and paid the price as teammate Alex Marquez moved into the top two to nab that spot. Morbidelli hauled himself back into P1 ahead of an impressive charge from Ogura, before Alex Marquez had the final say, taking P2 before more yellow flags came out. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a fast one at Turn 12 and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) went down at Turn 10, halting Ogura and Martin’s Q2 charge, leaving them 13th and 17th respectively, as Morbidelli and Alex Marquez headed to the pole battle.

Pole scrap: Pecco the favourite, Acosta with problems

As Q2 got underway, there was instant drama for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who pulled back into the pits after his out-lap with a technical issue. As everyone’s first runs were coming to a close, they all chased Pecco who, having been fastest on Friday, was leading teammate Marquez and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). With the final run on the horizon though, there was plenty of time for surprises.

In the last burst of track action, a flurry of red sectors and fast lap times. Morbidelli was the first to take provisional pole before Marc Marquez snatched it away, but the surprise was Mir, who rocketed up to P1. But a career first MotoGP pole for the #36 was just usurped with less than 30 seconds on the clock as Bagnaia completed his flying lap and snatched top spot.

Chequered flag drops: Pecco perfect after Mir’s mighty challenge

At the chequered flag, it was the first pole for the #63 since Brno and just his second of the 2025 season, ahead of Mir who equals his career-best grid slot of P2 and his best-ever for Honda. It’s the factory team’s first front row since 2023 and equals Honda’s best from this year, P2 in Germany with Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR). Marc Marquez’s title chances on Sunday remain undented, however, as he took P3 and rounded out the front row, just 0.132s behind his pole-sitting teammate.

Morbidelli completes the second row having been in the pole battle throughout, just 0.259s away from Bagnaia, whilst Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) made it two Hondas in the top seven. Alex Marquez was only able to come up with P8, meaning he has work to do if he’s to stop his brother’s title celebrations this weekend. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) clinched ninth ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

All eyes turn to the Tissot Sprint at 15:00 Local Time (UTC +9); will Pecco get his first Sprint victory of the season or can Marc stop his in-form teammate when the lights go out? Don’t miss it!

Full MotoGP qualifying results from Motegi!

MotoGP : Acosta Is Best In Saturday Practice At Motegi

Pedro Acosta (37) at Motegi. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Racing.
Pedro Acosta (37) at Motegi. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Racing.

Pedro Acosta led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:44.108 to lead the field of 23 riders.

Ai Ogura was the best of the rest with a 1:44.233 on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was third at 1:44.321 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia finished the session fourth with a 1:44.338.

Franco Morbidelli got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24 with a lap time of 1:44.341. 

 

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Moto2 : Dixon Tops Final Practice At Motegi

Jake Dixon (96) at Motegi. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jake Dixon (96) at Motegi. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro on the 2.98-mile (4.80 km) track, the Brit recorded a 1:48.319 to lead the field of 28 riders.

Manuel Gonzalez was the best of the rest with a 1:48.592 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.

Zonta Vd Goorbergh was third-fastest with a 1:48.729 on his RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 25th with a best time of 1:49.679 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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Moto3 : Kelso Heads Saturday Practice At Motegi

Joel Kelso (66) at Motegi. Photo courtesy LevelUP MTA Racing.
Joel Kelso (66) at Motegi. Photo courtesy LevelUP MTA Racing.

Joel Kelso led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan. Kelso used his Pirelli-shod LevelUp MTA KTM to lap the 2.98-mile (4.80 km) track in 1:55.177 to lead the field of 26 riders.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jose Antonio Rueda was second-best with a time of 1:55.188.

David Almansa, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:55.206.

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MotoAmerica: More From Friday At New Jersey (Updated)

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Bobby Fong led a three-way fight for the MotoAmerica Superbike crown coming into the season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Fong got his title challenge off to the best possible start, taking provisional pole while his key competitors struggled. 

 

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Cameron Beaubier crashed in practice and again in qualifying and was unable to compete for the top spots in provisional qualifying. Rain was forecast for Saturday, although it was not expected until the afternoon, so Beaubier will have one more chance to move up from his provisional 12th starting spot. Beaubier came into the weekend eight points behind Superbike Championship leader Bobby Fong.

 

Josh Herrin (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Defending Superbike Champion Josh Herrin also struggled to put in a series of fast laps on Friday afternoon, stringing together three laps right at the end of provisional qualifying to put him on the front row. Herrin was 22 points behind Fong, and was the last rider with a mathematical chance to win the Championship.

 

Jake Gagne (32). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

The Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1s were going well, with Jake Gagne putting in a strong Saturday afternoon and taking second on the provisional Superbike grid. Gagne was not only second-quickest, but he put in more 1:20 laps in provisional qualifying than anyone other than teammate Fong.

 

Cameron Petersen (45) on the SDI Racing Indian. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Cameron Petersen (45) on his Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Cameron Petersen had a good Friday as well. Petersen topped both King of The Baggers sessions, and was third in Supersport provisional qualifying.

 

Jayson Uribe (36). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

With the Stock 1000 Championship concluded, OrangeCat Racing stepped up to the Superbike class with modified Stock 1000 machinery for the season finale in New Jersey. Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee was ninth quickest in provisional qualifying, while teammate Jayson Uribe was sixth, 1.155 seconds off of Fong’s quickest time.

 

More, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:

 

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

 

Fridays aren’t Saturdays and Fridays aren’t Sundays, but being fastest on Friday isn’t a bad way to go.

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong fired the first shot of championship weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park, with the Californian earning provisional pole on Friday afternoon. Fong was fourth fastest on Friday morning but went 1.3 seconds quicker on Q1 to lead the way into tomorrow’s Q2 and race one with his lap of 1:19.912.

Fong’s combatants in the battle for the 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship – Cameron Beaubier and Josh Herrin – were 12th and third, respectively, in Q1. Beaubier’s day was the worst of the three as he crashed twice on Friday.

Coincidentally, Fong crashed twice on Friday at Circuit of The Americas two weeks ago but rebounded to finish on the podium in both races. He knows what tough days are like and feels for Beaubier.

“Yeah, especially after COTA, having two crashes on a Friday, it always just sets you back,” Fong said. “We’ve done good about crashing and getting back up and going again. We’re definitely not going to get too excited because we know that with the talent of my competitors, we’ve just got to keep plugging away and fine tuning. We did really good today. I’m still a little bit uncomfortable in some places. We need to just fine tune some stuff.”

Fong was also happy for his teammate Jake Gagne, with the three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion ending the day second fastest. “It’s good to see my teammate up here, and to try to finish the season with a Yamaha one-two would be nice. It would be very nice to have a wing man. Honestly, he’s going good here, even on used tires. I’m stoked for him. He was struggling the last few rounds, but it would be good for the both of us.”

 

Still more, from a news release issued by MotoAmerica:

 

Cameron Petersen (45).

 

Motovation Supersport – Scholtz On Pace For Title

If Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz doesn’t wrap up the 2025 Motovation Supersport Championship tomorrow at New Jersey Motorsports Park, it won’t be from a lack of pace.

The South African wasted little time getting up to speed in the first practice session on Friday morning as he shattered the Supersport lap record with his 1:21.651. Although he was a tick slower in the afternoon Q1 session, his 1:21.704 was fast enough to earn him provisional pole position.

Scholtz leads the championship points chase by 21 over Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen. If Scholtz scores four points in Saturday’s race one, he will earn his second successive Supersport title.

Although Scholtz led both sessions, things were tight at the top with Blake Davis second-fastest and just .361 of a second behind his Strack Racing teammate. Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen completed the provisional front row.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was fifth-fastest with his 1:22.527 and the last rider to be within a second of Scholtz’ best.

Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov, Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis, Rahal Ducati Moto w/Roller Die’s Corey Alexander, Bauce BARTCON Racing’s Joseph LiMandri Jr., and BPR Racing Yamaha’s Teagg Hobbs rounded out the top 10 on opening day at NJMP.

SC-Project Twins Cup – Di Mario Over Chapin

Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario and RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin battled over provisional pole in Friday’s Q1 session for the SC-Project Twins Cup races, with the fight ultimately going to Di Mario by just .137 of a second.

While Di Mario has wrapped up both the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul and SC-Project Twins Cup titles and recently signed a deal that will see him race for the Rahal Ducati Moto team in next year’s Motovation Supersport series, we haven’t seen Chapin since the VIRginia International Raceway round in August. On Friday, he reminded us how good he is by ending the day so close to Di Mario, who lapped at a best of 1:25.057.

Di Mario’s teammate Hank Vossberg ended up third-fastest with his 1:25.363, just .306 of a second off his Di Mario’s best.

Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher and Speeddemon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top five.

Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Vossberg!

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg led Friday’s Q1 session in the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul class, but things are tight at the front with the top six within a second of the Wisconsinite.

With newly crowned Talent Cup Champion Alessandro Di Mario sitting this one out, Vossberg took over as the rider to beat with his 1:29.668.

Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige ended up second, .350 of a second from Vossberg and .068 of a second ahead of fellow Australian Sam Drane and his Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing-backed Krämer APX-350 MA.

Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp continued to move closer to the top with the multi-time flat track champion ending the day fourth. Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt rounded out the top five on opening day at NJMP.

Mission King Of The Baggers – Hello, Mr. Petersen

SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen was all business on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, with the South African having his best qualifying session of the season to put his Indian Challenger on provisional pole position in Mission King Of The Baggers Q1.

Petersen’s 1:22.901 was .097 of a second faster than RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim with the two ping-ponging the top spot in the waning minutes of the 39-minute session.

Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers was third-fastest and only .109 of a second off Petersen’s best.

S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara was the first of the factory Indians in fourth, narrowly ahead of newly crowned Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman.

S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Loris Baz and Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Bradley Smith ended the session .891 of a second from Petersen and the last rider on the same second as the provisional pole sitter.

MotoAmerica: Petersen Takes Baggers Provisional Pole At New Jersey

Cameron Petersen (45). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen led the way in MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers provisional qualifying on Friday with a best lap of 1:22.901. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim, teammate Rocco Landers, S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara, and Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Talent Cup Provisional Pole At New Jersey

Hank Vossberg (31). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg set the fastest time in MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional qualifying at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige, Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane, Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, and Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong On Provisional Superbike Pole At New Jersey

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong set the fastest time in MotoAmerica Superbike provisional qualifying at 1:19.912 on Friday at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly completed the top five. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier crashed and qualified 12th. 

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario On Provisional Twins Cup Pole At New Jersey

Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario set the fastest time in MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup at 1:25.057 on Friday. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Matthew Chapin, Robem Engineering’s Hank Vossberg, Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher and Speeddemon Racing’s Logan Cunnison completed the top five.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz On Provisional Supersport Pole At New Jersey

Mathew Scholtz (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

 

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz set the fastest provisional qualifying time in MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport at 1:21.704 at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Strack Racing’s Blake Davis, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott completed the top five.

 

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