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MotoAmerica: Gerardo Fastest In Supersport Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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MotoAmerica: Gerardo Fastest In Supersport Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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.

 

Maxi Gerardo topped MotoAmerica Supersport Test Session One Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 on Dunlop control tires, Gerardo covered the recently repaved 2.4-mile track in 1:30.188 to top the field of 33 entries.

Title contender PJ Jacobsen was second-best with a 1:30.429 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL Panigale V2.

Tyler Scott was third with a time of 1:30.630 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.

Corey Alexander turned a fourth-fastest 1:30.680 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/Roller Die + Forming machine.

Veteran David Anthony rounded out the top five with a 1:31.006 on his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.

 

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MotoAmerica: Chapin Quickest In Junior Cup Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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MotoAmerica: Chapin Quickest In Junior Cup Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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.

 

Matthew Chapin was quickest during MotoAmerica Junior Cup Test Session One Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on Dunlop control tires, the current Championship point leader turned a time of 1:40.207 around the 2.4-mile course and led the field of 22 entries.

Wolfe Racing’s Ryan Wolfe was the best of the rest with a 1:40.931.

Reese Frankenfield, who is stepping up from MotoAmerica Mini Cup to make his Junior Debut this weekend, was third at 1:41.670.

Ice Barn Racing’s Solly Mervis was fourth with a 1:42.155.

Jayden Fernandez was ranked fifth at 1:42.180.

All competitors in Junior Cup are listed as riding Kawasaki Ninja 400s.

 

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MotoGP: Ogura Signs Two-Year Deal With Trackhouse Racing

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MotoGP: Ogura Signs Two-Year Deal With Trackhouse Racing

TRACKHOUSE RACING WELCOMES AI OGURA TO THE HOUSE

Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team has reached agreement with Ai Ogura to race for the team in the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP World Championship seasons. 

America’s only team in the premier class of motorcycle racing is excited by the prospect of bringing a young fresh talent to the team with Ai Ogura lining up alongside its current rider, #25 Raul Fernandez, who re-signed a contract with Trackhouse Racing to continue for 2025 and 2026 and both will race on current factory specification Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP bikes.

Ai Ogura is 23 years old and calls Kiyose, Japan, home. His progression through the junior series of motorcycle racing’s ladder has been consistently strong and right now, sees him challenging for the Moto2 World Championship, currently 2nd place in the standings with two wins so far this season. 

Ai’s promise, through his career to date and especially the progress he has made with his riding this season, in the MT Helmets MSI Moto2 team, made him a standout rider for the future to Team Principal, Davide Brivio and Team Owner, Justin Marks. The move to sign Ai to the team follows Justin’s ambition to make Trackhouse a destination for rising talent and create the opportunity for success on the racetrack. Together with current rider, Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing will run two young, ambitious, talents on the same Aprilia RS-GP motorcycles as the Aprilia Racing team – ensuring that there are four identical bikes from the Noale factory challenging for the MotoGP World Championship in the coming two seasons.

Ai’s home country, Japan, has a rich motorsport history and his path to a seat in the Trackhouse MotoGP Team is a story of starting out, like many of the young Japanese riders, on pocket-bikes and then mini-bikes before graduating to full road racing equipment. In Ai’s case, the first rung of the MotoGP ladder was the Asia Talent Cup where he made his debut in 2015 – taking a victory in that first season. Having secured 2nd place in the Asia Talent Cup in 2016, Ai moved to Europe in 2017 and competed for two seasons in the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship. In 2018, he also debuted in the full Moto3 World Championship and completed two full seasons in the category, finishing 3rd overall in 2020. Moving to the last graduation step ahead of the premier class, Ai joined the Moto2 class in 2021, had a shot at winning the Championship in 2022 and is currently showing strong pace in 2024.

Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team is looking forward to starting work with Ai, after the conclusion of this season and helping him develop as he embarks on his entry into the MotoGP class from 2025.

Yōkoso – Welcome to the House – Ai Ogura!

TRACKHOUSE RACING THANKS MIGUEL OLIVEIRA AND WILL WISH HIM WELL FOR THE FUTURE WHEN HE LEAVES THE TEAM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2024 SEASON

Miguel joined Trackhouse Racing at the start of the project for its inaugural season, the second year of his contract with Aprilia Racing and at the end of the 2024 season will move on with the grateful thanks of the team and all at Trackhouse in appreciation for his support through the first year of the Trackhouse MotoGP venture.

Miguel has started 94 premier class Grand Prix races to date and taken 5 wins since his MotoGP debut in 2019. With 10 Rounds left in the 2024 MotoGP World Championship season, Trackhouse Racing will maintain its full commitment and focus on giving him the best possible opportunity to add to his tally of Grand Prix victories until the final checkered flag in Valencia – on Sunday, November 17th and then, will wish him well for his future. 
 

AI OGURA

“First, I would like to say thanks to all the people who are part of this project and everybody who supported me. Of course, this is the dream! The final step to take. MotoGP is the maximum level you can have, so I’m obviously really happy to make it there. I’m very happy to be able to race in the top class and I can’t wait to do it together with Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team. I can see that the team is really competitive and the bike is very strong and as a rider my job is doing what I can with everything I have. It’s always the same mentality but I’m very happy to be part of Trackhouse and make this step up to MotoGP with them – I’m just looking forward to start 2025. Now I have to think about the Moto2 World Championship. I’ll try to finish this year the best way I can and arrive well prepared in 2025. Thank you everybody and see you next year!“
 

DAVIDE BRIVIO – TEAM PRINCIPAL

“Welcome Ai – we are excited to have finalized the opportunity to start a new project with Ai, one of the most talented riders in Moto2. We appreciate his riding style, his resilience during races and we feel Ai has the potential to become a great MotoGP rider. While we will work to develop Trackhouse Team as a MotoGP project, we will simultaneously work to give Ai the tools to express his talent and grow as much as possible. I think that with Raul, as the young but experienced rider and Ai, as the new growing talent, Trackhouse has secured a strong rider line-up for the future. It’s going to be an exciting time ahead but first we all want to keep our focus on what we are doing now, our own championship’s and trying to finish at the best possible result, before to start our journey together.”

“Thank you, Miguel – we have been together for a short time but we could see and appreciate Miguel’s talent, experience and working attitude inside the Team. It’s a pity to have to take the decision to part ways at the end of the year but, as we have not yet exploited Miguel’s potential with this Aprilia, it’s really too early for us to say ‘thank you’ now. With so many more races giving the opportunity to try for good results, we just want to keep our heads down, try to finish this season together on a high and then we will be able, hopefully, to take our time to celebrate success and this time we have had together and say ‘thank you Miguel’. But that is to come – later on….”

 

JUSTIN MARKS – TEAM OWNER

“We’re excited to welcome to the house a young and very promising talent in Ai Ogura.  He has demonstrated his preparation and commitment to winning in Moto2 and is ready for the step up to the MotoGP class. We’re looking forward to working with him and supporting him as he learns the Aprilia bike and the incredible competition at the top level of international motorcycle racing. Trackhouse Racing MotoGP was created to serve as the global expansion initiative of the Trackhouse brand.  It’s truly exciting that we now have an athlete roster across our teams that represents Mexico, USA, Spain, New Zealand, and now Japan.”

“Trackhouse values deeply the work and effort Miguel has put in this year, our first in MotoGP. His willingness to work with new ownership and extract the most from the Aprilia RS-GP24 this season has been a tremendous help as Trackhouse establishes itself in the championship.  We wish him the best in 2025 and beyond, and look forward to continued success as we finish the 2024 season.”

Reminder: Every MotoGP Race In 2024 Will Be Shown Live On TNT Sports

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Reminder: Every MotoGP Race In 2024 Will Be Shown Live On TNT Sports

MotoGP™ partners with TNT Sports in the U.S.

Every Sprint and every Grand Prix race will be shown live across the U.S. in 2024

Thursday, 07 March 2024

MotoGP™ has a new broadcast home in the U.S. through an expanded media rights agreement with TNT Sports. Beginning with this weekend’s Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, fans across the U.S. will be able to watch every Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix race live in 2024 across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms.

truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will show every race of this record-breaking MotoGP™ season live, including top quality pre-race coverage. Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will also stream every session for every Grand Prix class across all three days of track activity, including the MotoGP™ qualifying shootout and the Grand Prix races for Moto2™ and Moto3™.

This partnership between MotoGP™ and TNT Sports represents a new era for live MotoGP™ coverage in the U.S., bringing TNT Sports’ world-class production and coverage to a U.S. audience that is passionate for high-octane motorsports.

MotoGP™ joins Max’s B/R Sports Add-On, which offers exceptional value with a full slate of premium live sports content included, such as the MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men’s March Madness, U.S. Soccer, 24 Hours of Le Mans and a variety of non-live sports programming to appeal to every fan.

Fans can start tuning in to the record-breaking 2024 MotoGP™ season on truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On this weekend as the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar marks the return of the world’s most exciting sport from the 8th to the 10th of March.

About TNT Sports

TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, NASCAR (coming in 2025) and a premier golf franchise in The Match. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, HighlightHER, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NBA Digital — comprised of NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE Pass, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com — as well as NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the NBA, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UFC, WWE and more, as well as much-loved brands Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) and multi-sport programming and content on discovery+ and Discovery’s free-to-air TV networks. 

About MotoGP™

MotoGP™ is the world’ most exciting sport. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, 22 of the fastest riders compete on purpose-built motorcycles on some of the world’s greatest racetracks, reaching top speeds above 360 kilometers per hour (223 miles per hour) and lean angles of over 60 degrees. Since 1949, the sport has grown to comprise more than 20 Grands Prix across five continents, with the television broadcast reaching hundreds of millions around the world.

MotoAmerica: Schultz Leads Hooligan Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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MotoAmerica: Schultz Leads Hooligan Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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.

 

Hayden Schultz was quickest during MotoAmerica RSD Mission Super Hooligan test session one Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his KWR Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 on Dunlop control tires on the recently repaved 2.4-mile road course, Schultz turned a lap time of 1:34.048 to lead the field of 36 entries.

Dominic Doyle was second-best with a 1:34.359 on his Giaccmoto Yamaha MT-09.

KTM Development Team’s Chris Fillmore was third in the session with a 1:34.667 on what’s believed to be a 990 Duke.

Travis Wyman was fourth with a 1:35.115 on his Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250.

And reigning Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss completed the top five with a 1:35.389 on his S&S Indian FTR.

 

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MRA: Hendry, Yee Take Premier Class Wins At Round Six

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MRA: Hendry, Yee Take Premier Class Wins At Round Six

Hendry and Yee secure victories at Round Six High Plains Raceway

Byers, CO – The sixth round of the 2024 MRA Championship Series took place at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of August 10-11 on the 2.55 mile Full Course configuration. 

Race of the Rockies Qualifying on Sunday took place under ideal conditions, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 70 degrees throughout the morning. Brad Hendry secured pole position with an impressive best time of 1:47.747, followed closely by Gage Mollman at 1:48.493 and Kreece Elliott at 1:48.676.

The Start of Race of the Rockies GTO saw Hendry get the holeshot going into Turn One, followed closely by Elliott and Mollman. Hendry laid down an impressive first lap, gapping Elliott and Mollman by 0.6 second. Elliott, not wanting Hendry to break away, got his head down and narrowed the gap to just 0.1 second by the end of Lap Two. Elliott stayed right on Hendry’s tail for the next two laps but never got a clean opportunity to attack for the lead. On Lap Five, Hendry found his rhythm and started clicking off lap times in the low 1:48’s which opened up his lead on Elliott by half a second. Hendry stayed consistent and pulled a few tenths out of Elliott every lap for the remainder of the race, ultimately taking the win by seven seconds. Elliot took second place followed by Mollman in third. With only one round left in the 2024 MRA season, Hendry has the RoR Championship comfortably in the bag as long as he can finish the final round in 18th position or better. 

In Race of the Rockies GTU, Justen Behmer, Ken Yee, and Dennis Stowers all got off the line with great starts. Dennis jumped out ahead of Yee, allowing Behmer to take the holeshot going into Turn One. On Lap Two Yee made a move on Stowers going into Turn Eight to take over second position. By this point, Behmer had a three-second lead on Yee and was clicking off impressive lap times in the 1:52’s. Yee got his head down and started chipping away at Behmer’s lead. By Lap Eight, Yee had caught Behmer and was right on his rear tire. Dennis Stowers was running strong in third, but unfortunately had to retire on the eighth lap due to tire troubles. Yee stayed right on Behmer for the next few laps and ultimately made a move on the final lap going into Turn Five to take over the lead. Behmer stayed glued to Yee and tried to make a move going into Turn 13 but was unsuccessful. Yee claimed the win followed by Behmer in second and Salvatore Rizzo in third. Behmer leads the RoR GTU Championship with a 40-point lead over Yee heading into the final round. 

Next up, the MRA heads back to High Plains Raceway in Byers, CO for Round Eight (double points weekend) on September 28-29th for a full weekend of racing including the SuperStreet event on Saturday afternoon. SuperStreet gives street riders the opportunity to experience motorcycle road racing with minimal cost and preparation. See https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information for details.

The MRA welcomes racers from other clubs across the nation. If you’re a currently licensed racer, we have several reciprocity agreements in place along with very competitive pricing on license & entries to our 28 classes. Click here for MRA membership & entry information.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

 

2024 MRA Round 6 Results for AMA

Canadian Superbike: More From Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

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Canadian Superbike: More From Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

The good, the very good, and the downright ugly—Trevor Daley puts on a show at Canadian Superbike’s most anticipated round

Mount Hope, Ontario

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

In Trevor’s only other Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship appearance this season, back in June at Grand Bend Motorplex, he won both pro sport bike and Superbike races on a Sunday to remember. Armed with solid data and with the guidance of tuner Jon Cornwell and Australian electronics engineer Jake Skate, Trevor believed he’d taken a step to be even more competitive at his next scheduled appearance, this past weekend’s races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. 

Trevor’s weekend at CTMP started out well, with pole position (his first!) in sport bike and front row start in superbike. But in Saturday’s sport bike race, a fistful of throttle meant Trevor and his GSX-R750 parted ways resulting in a DNF. Later that afternoon, with a left hand that looked like a balloon about to burst, Trevor gutted out the Superbike race to a ninth-place finish. Alas, it appeared the magic that happened back in Grand Bend was not going to be repeated—or so it seemed.

On Sunday morning Trevor squeezed his swollen left paw into a glove, and, proving he’s at his best when the weather is at its worst, won a wet pro sport race. But the best was yet to come. Lining up for the superbike race on a wet but drying track against the best riders in the country, Trevor, with his hand-and-ahalf, launched hard off the line and into the lead. Despite being stalked by defending series champ Ben Young in the late going, Trevor brought his GSXR1000 home for the win on a set of Bridgestone rain tires ground down to such a degree that they resembled slicks. In achieving his second two-win race day this summer, Trevor entered the record books as the only rider in CSBK history to have done the double twice in a single season.

 

Trevor Daley (166). Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.
Trevor Daley (166) on his Suzuki GSX-R750 Pro Sport Bike. Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.

 

Winning is special. For any rider. At any level. But winning a pro superbike race at Mosport, as CTMP was long known, is a feat reserved for a rare few. Trevor would like to share this victory with those who have supported him in racing and in life. And despite post-event X-rays that showed a pair of broken bones in his hand (he’s on a first-name basis with the X-ray team at his local hospital) he’ll be at CSBK’s season finale at Shannonville August 30th to September 1st. We love to see you there.

Thanks to Goderich Toyota, Suzuki Canada, Moto-Spec chassis software, OneSpeedInc, Bridgestone Motorsports, Riedmann Management, BrakeTech brake rotors, Vesrah brake pads, Suter Clutches, Eazi-Grip racing, Hindle Exhaust, GB Racing, Moto-world.ca, Miller’s Meats, Vortex Racing, Ecstar oils by Suzuki, Pat Barnes, Jon Cornwell, Jake Skate, Tim Falconer, Neil Graham, Laura & Ava Weston, and friends, family, and fans.

Follow Trevor on Instagram @onespeedinc

MotoAmerica: Scholtz Vs. Jacobsen Supersport Duel Heads To Mid-Ohio (Updated)

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Vs. Jacobsen Supersport Duel Heads To Mid-Ohio (Updated)

Scholtz vs. Jacobsen: It’s Getting Hot In Here

The Supersport Championship Battle Is White Hot As The Series Heads To Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course For The First Time In 10 Years

IRVINE, CA (August 14, 2024) – Ever since the contact between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen in the second of two Supersport races at Ridge Motorsports Park (with Jacobsen getting the brunt of it), tension has been running a tad high between the two championship rivals. When Jacobsen put two impressive passes on Scholtz in places you wouldn’t expect at the very next round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to snatch two victories, the heat was turned up even more. And what we have now is a good old-fashioned rivalry for the rest of us to enjoy.

With a month off between Laguna Seca and this weekend’s return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course after a 10-year hiatus, it’s Go Time again with the Supersport class and five other support classes set to race in conjunction with the Steel Commander Superbike Championship round, August 16-18, in Lexington, Ohio.

Anticipation for all the classes runs high after the summer break, but none higher than in the Supersport class.

To say that Scholtz and Jacobsen have dominated the class would be an understatement. Twelve Supersport races have been held thus far in the 2024 series and the Scholtz/Jacobsen duo has won 11 of them. And they’ve all been close.

Scholtz leads the title chase by 18 points with Jacobsen pulling back 10 points on the South African with his two Laguna Seca wins as he tries to claw his way back after the Ridge incident that cost him at least 20 points. The gap between those two and third-placed Jake Lewis is a Grand Canyon-sized 131 points, and that’s with Altus Motorsports’ Lewis actually having a really good season.

Scholtz’s first season with the Strack team has been impressive with six wins, four second-place finishes, a third and a fourth. Jacobsen and his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 have been with him the entire way with five wins, five seconds, a third… and his only non-podium DNF with his Ridge crash.

Lewis is third with the Kentuckian scoring points in every round to lead N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis by just one point. Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander is fifth in the title chase, 16 behind Davis and just three ahead of his other Rahal Ducati Moto teammate, Kayla Yaakov. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, the only rider other than Scholtz and Jacobsen to win a race, sits seventh in a troubled season so far for the youngster from Pennsylvania.

Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Vs. Herfoss, Harley Vs. Indian

While the Supersport title chase is turning into a rivalry between Scholtz/Yamaha and Jacobsen/Ducati, it pales in comparison to the rivalry in the Mission King Of The Baggers where even the secretaries at the respective Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle factories probably have disdain for each other.

What we have is Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman and S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss 14 points apart in what appears to be a two-horse race for the title.

Both riders have managed to score points in every round with Wyman leading Herfoss in wins, five to four. The pair are tied in podium finishes with each having nine top-three results.

Wyman’s advantage comes from two solid races in the past round at Laguna Seca with the New Yorker coming away with a win and a second-place finish while Herfoss crashed in race one and remounted to finish 11th. He was a disappointed fourth in race two. That was a 27-point swing in Wyman’s favor in the standings and it resulted in Herfoss heading back to Australia in the hopes of regaining his early season mojo.

RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s defending Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim is third, 61 points behind Wyman, and in a must-win-every-race position.

Gillim is 15 points clear of Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara and 46 ahead of Wyman’s teammate James Rispoli, who sits fifth and 24 points ahead of class rookie Rocco Landers on the second RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson.

Junior Cup – Back In Action

The Junior Cup series has been on vacation since it last saw a checkered flag at Brainerd International Raceway in June, so anticipation for the return of the class at Mid-Ohio is high.

Eight Junior Cup races have been run in 2024 and BARTCON Racing’s Matthew Chapin has won four of them. Chapin’s three wins and a second in his last four starts has him 43 points ahead of New York Safety Track Racing’s Yandel Medina, who is just three points ahead of Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison.

Levi Badie, who isn’t entered for the Mid-Ohio round, and BPM’s Isaac Woodworth are fourth and fifth, respectively, in the title chase.

Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – Tight At The Top

The closest championship in the MotoAmerica series is the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship with defending champion Tyler O’Hara just eight points ahead of Cory West in another Indian vs. Harley-Davidson battle.

O’Hara and his S&S/Indian Motorcycle FTR1200 has just one win on the season, but five total podiums in the six races. West and his Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson Pan America has two wins and five total podiums. The difference between the two is West’s non-finish at Ridge Motorsports Park.

KWR Harley-Davidson’s Cody Wyman has a victory on his scorecard, and he sits third in the championship – 24 points behind O’Hara.

West’s teammate Jake Lewis is fourth in the standings with a win on his record and he’s seven points ahead of O’Hara’s teammate Troy Herfoss. The Australian has one win on his tally and that came in the very first race of the season at Daytona International Speedway.

Royal Enfield – All Moore

Defending Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Champion Mikayla Moore has been up to her old tricks all season with five wins out of five starts to carry a commanding 36-point lead into Mid-Ohio. Moore’s only non-win was a non-start when she suffered bumps and bruises in a Twins Cup practice crash that kept her out of action in race one at Road America.

Since then, she’s been unstoppable. As always.

Emma Betters sits second in the championship standings and just four points Betters than Camille Conrad. Conrad, in turn, has Cassie Creer on the hunt in fourth place and just seven points behind.

Kira Knebel rounds out the top five as the class makes its debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend.

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Rahal Ducati Moto:

RACE PREVIEW:

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE

LEXINGTON, OH (8.15.2024) – The Rahal Ducati Moto team has ventured to the Rahal’s home track of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for Rounds 13 and 14 of Supersport competition. This weekend marks the first time in 10 years that the AMA Superbike Championship has raced on the newly repaved track.

Today’s on track activities included four rounds of testing, with PJ Jacobsen topping the charts for the day overall. Corey Alexander, sporting a brand-new livery on his Roller Die + Forming Panigale V2, heads into the weekend eager to gain points in the championship and and Kayla Yaakov anticipates growing her experience and rising in championship standings.

Tomorrow’s schedule will host Practice and Qualifying 1, with Qualifying 2 and Race 1 on Saturday, followed by a warm-up and Race 2 on Sunday.

QUOTE BOARD:

PJ JACOBSEN (No. 15 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m looking forward to going back to Mid-Ohio. I haven’t ridden there since I was a kid, back when I was riding a 125cc and Ben [Spies] was racing in the AMA series. It will be great going back, as Mid-Ohio always draws a large crowd of supporters for us and it is the Rahal’s home track. It will be an exciting one for race fans. I can’t wait to get back with the team, make some progress, and collect some wins. That’s our main goal.”

KAYLA YAAKOV (No. 19 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m stoked to be racing at Mid-Ohio this weekend on the Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 with XPEL! This track looks like it will suit our bikes very well, and with the addition of the testing day, I cant wait to try and close the gap to the front by the end of the weekend. I’m also excited to be meeting with more fans and Rahal supporters throughout the weekend with Rahal Ducati Cleveland being so close and Mid-Ohio being our team’s home race. Let’s go have some fun!”

COREY ALEXANDER (No. 23 Roller Die + Forming Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m excited to return back to Mid-Ohio! It’s been about ten years since the last time I’ve raced there, but it’s always been a good track for me and one of my favorites on the calendar. It’s also within 10 hours of New York, so I consider it a home race. The break we’ve had over the last few weeks was a great reset, especially being able to get back on a fitness program for the first time since my hip injury. Let’s finish the year off strong!”

BEN SPIES (Team Principal): “Mid-Ohio is a home race for us, and our team is looking forward to it. It’s been about a decade since motorcycles have raced there, and we should be quite a bit faster since it’s been repaved. PJ is locked in a great championship battle with Mathew Scholtz, Kayla has been continuing to impress, and Corey has been riding extremely well the whole year. Hopefully, Corey can get in the mix and stir up some problems for Mathew and PJ so we can get more points there. It’s going to be a great weekend. Hopefully there will a lot of people that come out to support. I’ve always enjoyed Mid-Ohio, as my first Superbike Championship was there, so I love going back. We’re looking forward to good weather and good racing.”

American Flat Track: More From The Sturgis TT

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American Flat Track: More From The Sturgis TT

TRIUMPH TIGERS TAKE 1ST & 2ND AT THE INAUGURAL AFT ADVENTURETRACKERS RACE

 

Sammy Halbert Wins Inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers™ Race at Sturgis TT, with Iván Cervantes in 2nd Place, both on Tiger 1200 GT Pro Motorcycles

The very first Sturgis Rally, known as the Black Hills Classic, was held on August 14, 1938 with a race of 9 participants and a small audience. Fast forward to August 11th, 2024, where 9 racers once again lineup on the starting grid of a new race.

In this race, Triumph Motorcycles has made history with Sammy Halbert (#69) clinching 1st place, and Iván Cervantes (#25) securing 2nd, at the inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers race. The new class took part in Round 13 of the Progressive American Flat Track Championship season, the Sturgis TT, which was held for the first time ever in the streets of downtown Sturgis, SD, and the last day of the annual rally. The AdventureTrackers race showcased the incredible capability of the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro and Rally Pro motorcycles in near stock trim, as riders navigated a challenging TT course, blending road and dirt elements.

“Slammin’ Sammy” Halbert (#69), known for his aggressive racing style and consistency, delivered a stellar performance to take the top spot. An afternoon of steadily declining lap times in the practice and qualifying sessions earned Halbert the inside position on the front row for the race start. A solid holeshot allowed Sammy to fight for first from the opening lap. He raced a consistently fast race, securing the fastest lap at 0:28.679 and the race win.

“I’m Stoked to take the win in the first ever Sturgis TT AFT AdventureTrackers race.” said Sammy Halbert. “The Triumph Tiger 1200 was surprisingly easy to ride – especially in the dirt sections. No matter how hard I pushed it, the bike handled flawlessly. I’m proud to bring home this victory for the team at Triumph.”

Hot on Halbert’s heels was the five-time World Enduro Champion, Iván Cervantes (#25), who demonstrated his renowned versatility and competitive spirit to cross the line in 2nd place.

Cervantes remarked, “I was trying my best to learn the track and the bike during the practice sessions and worked to get better each lap while learning the other riders. It seemed that all the racers were very fast on the asphalt, and I believed my best option was to take advantage of the dirt section. After a bad start, I made a quick pass on turn two and held on to the end of the race. I want to thank Triumph and the amazing team very much for the confidence in me and for the invitation to participate in the AFT AdventureTrackers Race.”

Adam VanderVeen, Marketing Director at Triumph Motorcycles America, expressed his excitement about the race’s outcome: “Sammy and Ivan’s results on the track are a true reflection of their talent. The AFT AdventureTrackers race has proven to be a fantastic platform to showcase the capability and versatility of modern adventure bikes. In the spirit of the race, Triumph made a point to leave the bikes as stock as possible. Seeing Sammy and Iván on the podium is a proud moment for Triumph, and it validates the performance and potential of our Tiger 1200 motorcycles.”

Rounding out the Triumph line-up was a Triumph dealer and race team manager Rob McClendon, current Super Hooligan National Championship racer Kole King, and two stunt performers, Ernie Vigil and Nick Brocha.

 

2024 AdventureTrackers Triumph Line-Up:

 

  • Sammy Halbert – #69: An experienced flat track racer with numerous accolades to his name including an AFT Grand National Champion and X Games Gold Medalist, Sammy Halbert is known for his aggressive racing style and consistency.
  • Iván “TORITO” Cervantes – #25: A 5-time World Enduro Champion and Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours, Iván Cervantes brings a wealth of off-road racing experience and a fearless attitude to the track.
  • Kole King – #80: Kole spent a lifetime racing different styles including flat track, dirt track, and holds an X Games bronze medal. King is currently racing the nationally in Super Hooligan National Championship on a Triumph Street Triple supported by Triumph Indianapolis.
  • Robby-Bobby McLendon – #169: The accomplished American Flat Track racer is a regular in the motorcycle racing scene. As the race manager for D&D Certified Race Team, McLendon is a staple in the track scene known for his speed and agility. The racer from Triumph dealer D&D Cycles in Pensacola, FL, bring a youthful energy and passion for the sport to the grid.
  • Ernie Vigil – #21: Renowned for his stunt riding prowess and dynamic on and off-road racing style, Ernie Vigil has a reputation for pushing the limits. With a background in both racing and extreme stunt performances.
  • Nick ‘Apex’ Brocha – #777: A celebrated figure in the motorcycle stunt community, Nick Brocha combines technical skill with creative flair.

 

2024 AFT AdventureTrackers Race Results

  • 1st Place: Sammy Halbert – (Triumph)
  • 2nd Place: Iván “TORITO” Cervantes – (Triumph)
  • 3rd Place: Danny Eslick – (Harley-Davidson)
  • 4th Place: Rob McLendon – (Triumph)
  • 5th Place: Kole King – (Triumph)
  • 6th Place: Frankie Garcia – (Harley-Davidson)
  • 7th Place: Dan Bromley – (Honda)
  • 8th Place: Ernie Vigil – (Triumph)
  • 9th Place: Nick “Apex” Brocha – (Triumph)

 

Fans can stream the full event replay on FloRacing or watch the action in a one-hour FOX broadcast Saturday, August 17 at 2pm ET. Additionally, the Sturgis TT pre-show will air on FS2 on the same day at 1pm ET, followed immediately by the main broadcast on FOX. For those who miss the initial airing, FS1 will re-air the complete two-hour pre-race and race package later that evening at 9pm ET.

For more information about the race and to stay updated on Triumph’s performance, visit the Sturgis TT website.

More about the Tiger 1200 range of motorcycles on triumphmotorcycles.com

Video: Army Of Darkness Tours The Krämer Motorcycles Factory, P2

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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours The Krämer Motorcycles Factory, P2

Krämer Motorcycles is famous for making the stellar Krämer Motorcycle track weapons.

Roadracing World’s Sam Fleming had the opportunity to spend a morning with Markus Krämer getting a tour of their brand new factory.

This video is part two of the tour. ‪

@RoadracingWorld2012‬ ‪@KraemerMotorcycles‬

 

 

 

MotoAmerica: Gerardo Fastest In Supersport Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

Maxi Gerardo (161). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Maxi Gerardo (161). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

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.

 

Maxi Gerardo topped MotoAmerica Supersport Test Session One Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 on Dunlop control tires, Gerardo covered the recently repaved 2.4-mile track in 1:30.188 to top the field of 33 entries.

Title contender PJ Jacobsen was second-best with a 1:30.429 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL Panigale V2.

Tyler Scott was third with a time of 1:30.630 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.

Corey Alexander turned a fourth-fastest 1:30.680 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/Roller Die + Forming machine.

Veteran David Anthony rounded out the top five with a 1:31.006 on his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.

 

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MotoAmerica: Chapin Quickest In Junior Cup Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

Matthew Chapin (95). Photo from Road America by Brian J. Nelson.
Matthew Chapin (95). Photo from Road America by Brian J. Nelson.

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.

 

Matthew Chapin was quickest during MotoAmerica Junior Cup Test Session One Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on Dunlop control tires, the current Championship point leader turned a time of 1:40.207 around the 2.4-mile course and led the field of 22 entries.

Wolfe Racing’s Ryan Wolfe was the best of the rest with a 1:40.931.

Reese Frankenfield, who is stepping up from MotoAmerica Mini Cup to make his Junior Debut this weekend, was third at 1:41.670.

Ice Barn Racing’s Solly Mervis was fourth with a 1:42.155.

Jayden Fernandez was ranked fifth at 1:42.180.

All competitors in Junior Cup are listed as riding Kawasaki Ninja 400s.

 

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MotoGP: Ogura Signs Two-Year Deal With Trackhouse Racing

Ai Ogura (center) with Trackhouse Racing Team Owner Justin Marks (left) and Team Principal Davide Brivio (right). Photo courtesy Trackhouse Racing.
Ai Ogura (center) with Trackhouse Racing Team Owner Justin Marks (left) and Team Principal Davide Brivio (right). Photo courtesy Trackhouse Racing.

TRACKHOUSE RACING WELCOMES AI OGURA TO THE HOUSE

Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team has reached agreement with Ai Ogura to race for the team in the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP World Championship seasons. 

America’s only team in the premier class of motorcycle racing is excited by the prospect of bringing a young fresh talent to the team with Ai Ogura lining up alongside its current rider, #25 Raul Fernandez, who re-signed a contract with Trackhouse Racing to continue for 2025 and 2026 and both will race on current factory specification Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP bikes.

Ai Ogura is 23 years old and calls Kiyose, Japan, home. His progression through the junior series of motorcycle racing’s ladder has been consistently strong and right now, sees him challenging for the Moto2 World Championship, currently 2nd place in the standings with two wins so far this season. 

Ai’s promise, through his career to date and especially the progress he has made with his riding this season, in the MT Helmets MSI Moto2 team, made him a standout rider for the future to Team Principal, Davide Brivio and Team Owner, Justin Marks. The move to sign Ai to the team follows Justin’s ambition to make Trackhouse a destination for rising talent and create the opportunity for success on the racetrack. Together with current rider, Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing will run two young, ambitious, talents on the same Aprilia RS-GP motorcycles as the Aprilia Racing team – ensuring that there are four identical bikes from the Noale factory challenging for the MotoGP World Championship in the coming two seasons.

Ai’s home country, Japan, has a rich motorsport history and his path to a seat in the Trackhouse MotoGP Team is a story of starting out, like many of the young Japanese riders, on pocket-bikes and then mini-bikes before graduating to full road racing equipment. In Ai’s case, the first rung of the MotoGP ladder was the Asia Talent Cup where he made his debut in 2015 – taking a victory in that first season. Having secured 2nd place in the Asia Talent Cup in 2016, Ai moved to Europe in 2017 and competed for two seasons in the FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship. In 2018, he also debuted in the full Moto3 World Championship and completed two full seasons in the category, finishing 3rd overall in 2020. Moving to the last graduation step ahead of the premier class, Ai joined the Moto2 class in 2021, had a shot at winning the Championship in 2022 and is currently showing strong pace in 2024.

Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team is looking forward to starting work with Ai, after the conclusion of this season and helping him develop as he embarks on his entry into the MotoGP class from 2025.

Yōkoso – Welcome to the House – Ai Ogura!

TRACKHOUSE RACING THANKS MIGUEL OLIVEIRA AND WILL WISH HIM WELL FOR THE FUTURE WHEN HE LEAVES THE TEAM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2024 SEASON

Miguel joined Trackhouse Racing at the start of the project for its inaugural season, the second year of his contract with Aprilia Racing and at the end of the 2024 season will move on with the grateful thanks of the team and all at Trackhouse in appreciation for his support through the first year of the Trackhouse MotoGP venture.

Miguel has started 94 premier class Grand Prix races to date and taken 5 wins since his MotoGP debut in 2019. With 10 Rounds left in the 2024 MotoGP World Championship season, Trackhouse Racing will maintain its full commitment and focus on giving him the best possible opportunity to add to his tally of Grand Prix victories until the final checkered flag in Valencia – on Sunday, November 17th and then, will wish him well for his future. 
 

AI OGURA

“First, I would like to say thanks to all the people who are part of this project and everybody who supported me. Of course, this is the dream! The final step to take. MotoGP is the maximum level you can have, so I’m obviously really happy to make it there. I’m very happy to be able to race in the top class and I can’t wait to do it together with Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team. I can see that the team is really competitive and the bike is very strong and as a rider my job is doing what I can with everything I have. It’s always the same mentality but I’m very happy to be part of Trackhouse and make this step up to MotoGP with them – I’m just looking forward to start 2025. Now I have to think about the Moto2 World Championship. I’ll try to finish this year the best way I can and arrive well prepared in 2025. Thank you everybody and see you next year!“
 

DAVIDE BRIVIO – TEAM PRINCIPAL

“Welcome Ai – we are excited to have finalized the opportunity to start a new project with Ai, one of the most talented riders in Moto2. We appreciate his riding style, his resilience during races and we feel Ai has the potential to become a great MotoGP rider. While we will work to develop Trackhouse Team as a MotoGP project, we will simultaneously work to give Ai the tools to express his talent and grow as much as possible. I think that with Raul, as the young but experienced rider and Ai, as the new growing talent, Trackhouse has secured a strong rider line-up for the future. It’s going to be an exciting time ahead but first we all want to keep our focus on what we are doing now, our own championship’s and trying to finish at the best possible result, before to start our journey together.”

“Thank you, Miguel – we have been together for a short time but we could see and appreciate Miguel’s talent, experience and working attitude inside the Team. It’s a pity to have to take the decision to part ways at the end of the year but, as we have not yet exploited Miguel’s potential with this Aprilia, it’s really too early for us to say ‘thank you’ now. With so many more races giving the opportunity to try for good results, we just want to keep our heads down, try to finish this season together on a high and then we will be able, hopefully, to take our time to celebrate success and this time we have had together and say ‘thank you Miguel’. But that is to come – later on….”

 

JUSTIN MARKS – TEAM OWNER

“We’re excited to welcome to the house a young and very promising talent in Ai Ogura.  He has demonstrated his preparation and commitment to winning in Moto2 and is ready for the step up to the MotoGP class. We’re looking forward to working with him and supporting him as he learns the Aprilia bike and the incredible competition at the top level of international motorcycle racing. Trackhouse Racing MotoGP was created to serve as the global expansion initiative of the Trackhouse brand.  It’s truly exciting that we now have an athlete roster across our teams that represents Mexico, USA, Spain, New Zealand, and now Japan.”

“Trackhouse values deeply the work and effort Miguel has put in this year, our first in MotoGP. His willingness to work with new ownership and extract the most from the Aprilia RS-GP24 this season has been a tremendous help as Trackhouse establishes itself in the championship.  We wish him the best in 2025 and beyond, and look forward to continued success as we finish the 2024 season.”

Reminder: Every MotoGP Race In 2024 Will Be Shown Live On TNT Sports

Dorna reports significant spectator and viewer growth so far in the 2023 MotoGP World Championship. Photo courtesy Dorna.
TNT Sports is the new U.S. broadcast home of MotoGP races. Photo courtesy Dorna.

MotoGP™ partners with TNT Sports in the U.S.

Every Sprint and every Grand Prix race will be shown live across the U.S. in 2024

Thursday, 07 March 2024

MotoGP™ has a new broadcast home in the U.S. through an expanded media rights agreement with TNT Sports. Beginning with this weekend’s Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, fans across the U.S. will be able to watch every Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix race live in 2024 across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms.

truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will show every race of this record-breaking MotoGP™ season live, including top quality pre-race coverage. Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will also stream every session for every Grand Prix class across all three days of track activity, including the MotoGP™ qualifying shootout and the Grand Prix races for Moto2™ and Moto3™.

This partnership between MotoGP™ and TNT Sports represents a new era for live MotoGP™ coverage in the U.S., bringing TNT Sports’ world-class production and coverage to a U.S. audience that is passionate for high-octane motorsports.

MotoGP™ joins Max’s B/R Sports Add-On, which offers exceptional value with a full slate of premium live sports content included, such as the MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men’s March Madness, U.S. Soccer, 24 Hours of Le Mans and a variety of non-live sports programming to appeal to every fan.

Fans can start tuning in to the record-breaking 2024 MotoGP™ season on truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On this weekend as the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar marks the return of the world’s most exciting sport from the 8th to the 10th of March.

About TNT Sports

TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, NASCAR (coming in 2025) and a premier golf franchise in The Match. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, HighlightHER, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NBA Digital — comprised of NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE Pass, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com — as well as NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the NBA, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UFC, WWE and more, as well as much-loved brands Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) and multi-sport programming and content on discovery+ and Discovery’s free-to-air TV networks. 

About MotoGP™

MotoGP™ is the world’ most exciting sport. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, 22 of the fastest riders compete on purpose-built motorcycles on some of the world’s greatest racetracks, reaching top speeds above 360 kilometers per hour (223 miles per hour) and lean angles of over 60 degrees. Since 1949, the sport has grown to comprise more than 20 Grands Prix across five continents, with the television broadcast reaching hundreds of millions around the world.

MotoAmerica: Schultz Leads Hooligan Test Session One At Mid-Ohio

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.

 

Hayden Schultz was quickest during MotoAmerica RSD Mission Super Hooligan test session one Thursday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his KWR Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 on Dunlop control tires on the recently repaved 2.4-mile road course, Schultz turned a lap time of 1:34.048 to lead the field of 36 entries.

Dominic Doyle was second-best with a 1:34.359 on his Giaccmoto Yamaha MT-09.

KTM Development Team’s Chris Fillmore was third in the session with a 1:34.667 on what’s believed to be a 990 Duke.

Travis Wyman was fourth with a 1:35.115 on his Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250.

And reigning Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss completed the top five with a 1:35.389 on his S&S Indian FTR.

 

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MRA: Hendry, Yee Take Premier Class Wins At Round Six

Brad Hendry (616) at High Plains Raceway. Photo by Kelly Vernell, courtesy MRA.
Brad Hendry (616) at High Plains Raceway. Photo by Kelly Vernell, courtesy MRA.

Hendry and Yee secure victories at Round Six High Plains Raceway

Byers, CO – The sixth round of the 2024 MRA Championship Series took place at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of August 10-11 on the 2.55 mile Full Course configuration. 

Race of the Rockies Qualifying on Sunday took place under ideal conditions, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 70 degrees throughout the morning. Brad Hendry secured pole position with an impressive best time of 1:47.747, followed closely by Gage Mollman at 1:48.493 and Kreece Elliott at 1:48.676.

The Start of Race of the Rockies GTO saw Hendry get the holeshot going into Turn One, followed closely by Elliott and Mollman. Hendry laid down an impressive first lap, gapping Elliott and Mollman by 0.6 second. Elliott, not wanting Hendry to break away, got his head down and narrowed the gap to just 0.1 second by the end of Lap Two. Elliott stayed right on Hendry’s tail for the next two laps but never got a clean opportunity to attack for the lead. On Lap Five, Hendry found his rhythm and started clicking off lap times in the low 1:48’s which opened up his lead on Elliott by half a second. Hendry stayed consistent and pulled a few tenths out of Elliott every lap for the remainder of the race, ultimately taking the win by seven seconds. Elliot took second place followed by Mollman in third. With only one round left in the 2024 MRA season, Hendry has the RoR Championship comfortably in the bag as long as he can finish the final round in 18th position or better. 

In Race of the Rockies GTU, Justen Behmer, Ken Yee, and Dennis Stowers all got off the line with great starts. Dennis jumped out ahead of Yee, allowing Behmer to take the holeshot going into Turn One. On Lap Two Yee made a move on Stowers going into Turn Eight to take over second position. By this point, Behmer had a three-second lead on Yee and was clicking off impressive lap times in the 1:52’s. Yee got his head down and started chipping away at Behmer’s lead. By Lap Eight, Yee had caught Behmer and was right on his rear tire. Dennis Stowers was running strong in third, but unfortunately had to retire on the eighth lap due to tire troubles. Yee stayed right on Behmer for the next few laps and ultimately made a move on the final lap going into Turn Five to take over the lead. Behmer stayed glued to Yee and tried to make a move going into Turn 13 but was unsuccessful. Yee claimed the win followed by Behmer in second and Salvatore Rizzo in third. Behmer leads the RoR GTU Championship with a 40-point lead over Yee heading into the final round. 

Next up, the MRA heads back to High Plains Raceway in Byers, CO for Round Eight (double points weekend) on September 28-29th for a full weekend of racing including the SuperStreet event on Saturday afternoon. SuperStreet gives street riders the opportunity to experience motorcycle road racing with minimal cost and preparation. See https://www.mra-racing.org/superstreet/superstreet-information for details.

The MRA welcomes racers from other clubs across the nation. If you’re a currently licensed racer, we have several reciprocity agreements in place along with very competitive pricing on license & entries to our 28 classes. Click here for MRA membership & entry information.

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to http://www.mra-racing.org/.

 

2024 MRA Round 6 Results for AMA

Canadian Superbike: More From Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Trevor Daley (9). Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.
Trevor Daley (9) on his Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike. Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.

The good, the very good, and the downright ugly—Trevor Daley puts on a show at Canadian Superbike’s most anticipated round

Mount Hope, Ontario

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

In Trevor’s only other Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship appearance this season, back in June at Grand Bend Motorplex, he won both pro sport bike and Superbike races on a Sunday to remember. Armed with solid data and with the guidance of tuner Jon Cornwell and Australian electronics engineer Jake Skate, Trevor believed he’d taken a step to be even more competitive at his next scheduled appearance, this past weekend’s races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. 

Trevor’s weekend at CTMP started out well, with pole position (his first!) in sport bike and front row start in superbike. But in Saturday’s sport bike race, a fistful of throttle meant Trevor and his GSX-R750 parted ways resulting in a DNF. Later that afternoon, with a left hand that looked like a balloon about to burst, Trevor gutted out the Superbike race to a ninth-place finish. Alas, it appeared the magic that happened back in Grand Bend was not going to be repeated—or so it seemed.

On Sunday morning Trevor squeezed his swollen left paw into a glove, and, proving he’s at his best when the weather is at its worst, won a wet pro sport race. But the best was yet to come. Lining up for the superbike race on a wet but drying track against the best riders in the country, Trevor, with his hand-and-ahalf, launched hard off the line and into the lead. Despite being stalked by defending series champ Ben Young in the late going, Trevor brought his GSXR1000 home for the win on a set of Bridgestone rain tires ground down to such a degree that they resembled slicks. In achieving his second two-win race day this summer, Trevor entered the record books as the only rider in CSBK history to have done the double twice in a single season.

 

Trevor Daley (166). Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.
Trevor Daley (166) on his Suzuki GSX-R750 Pro Sport Bike. Photo by Damian Pereira Photography, courtesy OneSpeed Inc.

 

Winning is special. For any rider. At any level. But winning a pro superbike race at Mosport, as CTMP was long known, is a feat reserved for a rare few. Trevor would like to share this victory with those who have supported him in racing and in life. And despite post-event X-rays that showed a pair of broken bones in his hand (he’s on a first-name basis with the X-ray team at his local hospital) he’ll be at CSBK’s season finale at Shannonville August 30th to September 1st. We love to see you there.

Thanks to Goderich Toyota, Suzuki Canada, Moto-Spec chassis software, OneSpeedInc, Bridgestone Motorsports, Riedmann Management, BrakeTech brake rotors, Vesrah brake pads, Suter Clutches, Eazi-Grip racing, Hindle Exhaust, GB Racing, Moto-world.ca, Miller’s Meats, Vortex Racing, Ecstar oils by Suzuki, Pat Barnes, Jon Cornwell, Jake Skate, Tim Falconer, Neil Graham, Laura & Ava Weston, and friends, family, and fans.

Follow Trevor on Instagram @onespeedinc

MotoAmerica: Scholtz Vs. Jacobsen Supersport Duel Heads To Mid-Ohio (Updated)

This is what the 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Series looks like: Mathew Scholtz (11) vs. PJ Jacobsen (15) going back and forth in their private battle for the championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy MotoAmerica.
This is what the 2024 MotoAmerica Supersport Series looks like: Mathew Scholtz (11) vs. PJ Jacobsen (15) going back and forth in their private battle for the championship. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy MotoAmerica.

Scholtz vs. Jacobsen: It’s Getting Hot In Here

The Supersport Championship Battle Is White Hot As The Series Heads To Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course For The First Time In 10 Years

IRVINE, CA (August 14, 2024) – Ever since the contact between Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen in the second of two Supersport races at Ridge Motorsports Park (with Jacobsen getting the brunt of it), tension has been running a tad high between the two championship rivals. When Jacobsen put two impressive passes on Scholtz in places you wouldn’t expect at the very next round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to snatch two victories, the heat was turned up even more. And what we have now is a good old-fashioned rivalry for the rest of us to enjoy.

With a month off between Laguna Seca and this weekend’s return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course after a 10-year hiatus, it’s Go Time again with the Supersport class and five other support classes set to race in conjunction with the Steel Commander Superbike Championship round, August 16-18, in Lexington, Ohio.

Anticipation for all the classes runs high after the summer break, but none higher than in the Supersport class.

To say that Scholtz and Jacobsen have dominated the class would be an understatement. Twelve Supersport races have been held thus far in the 2024 series and the Scholtz/Jacobsen duo has won 11 of them. And they’ve all been close.

Scholtz leads the title chase by 18 points with Jacobsen pulling back 10 points on the South African with his two Laguna Seca wins as he tries to claw his way back after the Ridge incident that cost him at least 20 points. The gap between those two and third-placed Jake Lewis is a Grand Canyon-sized 131 points, and that’s with Altus Motorsports’ Lewis actually having a really good season.

Scholtz’s first season with the Strack team has been impressive with six wins, four second-place finishes, a third and a fourth. Jacobsen and his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 have been with him the entire way with five wins, five seconds, a third… and his only non-podium DNF with his Ridge crash.

Lewis is third with the Kentuckian scoring points in every round to lead N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis by just one point. Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander is fifth in the title chase, 16 behind Davis and just three ahead of his other Rahal Ducati Moto teammate, Kayla Yaakov. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, the only rider other than Scholtz and Jacobsen to win a race, sits seventh in a troubled season so far for the youngster from Pennsylvania.

Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Vs. Herfoss, Harley Vs. Indian

While the Supersport title chase is turning into a rivalry between Scholtz/Yamaha and Jacobsen/Ducati, it pales in comparison to the rivalry in the Mission King Of The Baggers where even the secretaries at the respective Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle factories probably have disdain for each other.

What we have is Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman and S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss 14 points apart in what appears to be a two-horse race for the title.

Both riders have managed to score points in every round with Wyman leading Herfoss in wins, five to four. The pair are tied in podium finishes with each having nine top-three results.

Wyman’s advantage comes from two solid races in the past round at Laguna Seca with the New Yorker coming away with a win and a second-place finish while Herfoss crashed in race one and remounted to finish 11th. He was a disappointed fourth in race two. That was a 27-point swing in Wyman’s favor in the standings and it resulted in Herfoss heading back to Australia in the hopes of regaining his early season mojo.

RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s defending Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim is third, 61 points behind Wyman, and in a must-win-every-race position.

Gillim is 15 points clear of Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara and 46 ahead of Wyman’s teammate James Rispoli, who sits fifth and 24 points ahead of class rookie Rocco Landers on the second RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson.

Junior Cup – Back In Action

The Junior Cup series has been on vacation since it last saw a checkered flag at Brainerd International Raceway in June, so anticipation for the return of the class at Mid-Ohio is high.

Eight Junior Cup races have been run in 2024 and BARTCON Racing’s Matthew Chapin has won four of them. Chapin’s three wins and a second in his last four starts has him 43 points ahead of New York Safety Track Racing’s Yandel Medina, who is just three points ahead of Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison.

Levi Badie, who isn’t entered for the Mid-Ohio round, and BPM’s Isaac Woodworth are fourth and fifth, respectively, in the title chase.

Mission Super Hooligan National Championship – Tight At The Top

The closest championship in the MotoAmerica series is the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship with defending champion Tyler O’Hara just eight points ahead of Cory West in another Indian vs. Harley-Davidson battle.

O’Hara and his S&S/Indian Motorcycle FTR1200 has just one win on the season, but five total podiums in the six races. West and his Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson Pan America has two wins and five total podiums. The difference between the two is West’s non-finish at Ridge Motorsports Park.

KWR Harley-Davidson’s Cody Wyman has a victory on his scorecard, and he sits third in the championship – 24 points behind O’Hara.

West’s teammate Jake Lewis is fourth in the standings with a win on his record and he’s seven points ahead of O’Hara’s teammate Troy Herfoss. The Australian has one win on his tally and that came in the very first race of the season at Daytona International Speedway.

Royal Enfield – All Moore

Defending Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Champion Mikayla Moore has been up to her old tricks all season with five wins out of five starts to carry a commanding 36-point lead into Mid-Ohio. Moore’s only non-win was a non-start when she suffered bumps and bruises in a Twins Cup practice crash that kept her out of action in race one at Road America.

Since then, she’s been unstoppable. As always.

Emma Betters sits second in the championship standings and just four points Betters than Camille Conrad. Conrad, in turn, has Cassie Creer on the hunt in fourth place and just seven points behind.

Kira Knebel rounds out the top five as the class makes its debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend.

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Rahal Ducati Moto:

RACE PREVIEW:

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE

LEXINGTON, OH (8.15.2024) – The Rahal Ducati Moto team has ventured to the Rahal’s home track of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for Rounds 13 and 14 of Supersport competition. This weekend marks the first time in 10 years that the AMA Superbike Championship has raced on the newly repaved track.

Today’s on track activities included four rounds of testing, with PJ Jacobsen topping the charts for the day overall. Corey Alexander, sporting a brand-new livery on his Roller Die + Forming Panigale V2, heads into the weekend eager to gain points in the championship and and Kayla Yaakov anticipates growing her experience and rising in championship standings.

Tomorrow’s schedule will host Practice and Qualifying 1, with Qualifying 2 and Race 1 on Saturday, followed by a warm-up and Race 2 on Sunday.

QUOTE BOARD:

PJ JACOBSEN (No. 15 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m looking forward to going back to Mid-Ohio. I haven’t ridden there since I was a kid, back when I was riding a 125cc and Ben [Spies] was racing in the AMA series. It will be great going back, as Mid-Ohio always draws a large crowd of supporters for us and it is the Rahal’s home track. It will be an exciting one for race fans. I can’t wait to get back with the team, make some progress, and collect some wins. That’s our main goal.”

KAYLA YAAKOV (No. 19 XPEL Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m stoked to be racing at Mid-Ohio this weekend on the Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 with XPEL! This track looks like it will suit our bikes very well, and with the addition of the testing day, I cant wait to try and close the gap to the front by the end of the weekend. I’m also excited to be meeting with more fans and Rahal supporters throughout the weekend with Rahal Ducati Cleveland being so close and Mid-Ohio being our team’s home race. Let’s go have some fun!”

COREY ALEXANDER (No. 23 Roller Die + Forming Ducati Panigale V2): “I’m excited to return back to Mid-Ohio! It’s been about ten years since the last time I’ve raced there, but it’s always been a good track for me and one of my favorites on the calendar. It’s also within 10 hours of New York, so I consider it a home race. The break we’ve had over the last few weeks was a great reset, especially being able to get back on a fitness program for the first time since my hip injury. Let’s finish the year off strong!”

BEN SPIES (Team Principal): “Mid-Ohio is a home race for us, and our team is looking forward to it. It’s been about a decade since motorcycles have raced there, and we should be quite a bit faster since it’s been repaved. PJ is locked in a great championship battle with Mathew Scholtz, Kayla has been continuing to impress, and Corey has been riding extremely well the whole year. Hopefully, Corey can get in the mix and stir up some problems for Mathew and PJ so we can get more points there. It’s going to be a great weekend. Hopefully there will a lot of people that come out to support. I’ve always enjoyed Mid-Ohio, as my first Superbike Championship was there, so I love going back. We’re looking forward to good weather and good racing.”

American Flat Track: More From The Sturgis TT

Sammy Halbert (69) on his way to victory in the inaugural AFT AdventurerTrackers race at the Sturgis TT. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy Triumph.
Sammy Halbert (69) on his way to victory in the inaugural AFT AdventurerTrackers race at the Sturgis TT. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy Triumph.

TRIUMPH TIGERS TAKE 1ST & 2ND AT THE INAUGURAL AFT ADVENTURETRACKERS RACE

 

Sammy Halbert Wins Inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers™ Race at Sturgis TT, with Iván Cervantes in 2nd Place, both on Tiger 1200 GT Pro Motorcycles

The very first Sturgis Rally, known as the Black Hills Classic, was held on August 14, 1938 with a race of 9 participants and a small audience. Fast forward to August 11th, 2024, where 9 racers once again lineup on the starting grid of a new race.

In this race, Triumph Motorcycles has made history with Sammy Halbert (#69) clinching 1st place, and Iván Cervantes (#25) securing 2nd, at the inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers race. The new class took part in Round 13 of the Progressive American Flat Track Championship season, the Sturgis TT, which was held for the first time ever in the streets of downtown Sturgis, SD, and the last day of the annual rally. The AdventureTrackers race showcased the incredible capability of the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro and Rally Pro motorcycles in near stock trim, as riders navigated a challenging TT course, blending road and dirt elements.

“Slammin’ Sammy” Halbert (#69), known for his aggressive racing style and consistency, delivered a stellar performance to take the top spot. An afternoon of steadily declining lap times in the practice and qualifying sessions earned Halbert the inside position on the front row for the race start. A solid holeshot allowed Sammy to fight for first from the opening lap. He raced a consistently fast race, securing the fastest lap at 0:28.679 and the race win.

“I’m Stoked to take the win in the first ever Sturgis TT AFT AdventureTrackers race.” said Sammy Halbert. “The Triumph Tiger 1200 was surprisingly easy to ride – especially in the dirt sections. No matter how hard I pushed it, the bike handled flawlessly. I’m proud to bring home this victory for the team at Triumph.”

Hot on Halbert’s heels was the five-time World Enduro Champion, Iván Cervantes (#25), who demonstrated his renowned versatility and competitive spirit to cross the line in 2nd place.

Cervantes remarked, “I was trying my best to learn the track and the bike during the practice sessions and worked to get better each lap while learning the other riders. It seemed that all the racers were very fast on the asphalt, and I believed my best option was to take advantage of the dirt section. After a bad start, I made a quick pass on turn two and held on to the end of the race. I want to thank Triumph and the amazing team very much for the confidence in me and for the invitation to participate in the AFT AdventureTrackers Race.”

Adam VanderVeen, Marketing Director at Triumph Motorcycles America, expressed his excitement about the race’s outcome: “Sammy and Ivan’s results on the track are a true reflection of their talent. The AFT AdventureTrackers race has proven to be a fantastic platform to showcase the capability and versatility of modern adventure bikes. In the spirit of the race, Triumph made a point to leave the bikes as stock as possible. Seeing Sammy and Iván on the podium is a proud moment for Triumph, and it validates the performance and potential of our Tiger 1200 motorcycles.”

Rounding out the Triumph line-up was a Triumph dealer and race team manager Rob McClendon, current Super Hooligan National Championship racer Kole King, and two stunt performers, Ernie Vigil and Nick Brocha.

 

2024 AdventureTrackers Triumph Line-Up:

 

  • Sammy Halbert – #69: An experienced flat track racer with numerous accolades to his name including an AFT Grand National Champion and X Games Gold Medalist, Sammy Halbert is known for his aggressive racing style and consistency.
  • Iván “TORITO” Cervantes – #25: A 5-time World Enduro Champion and Guinness World Record holder for the greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours, Iván Cervantes brings a wealth of off-road racing experience and a fearless attitude to the track.
  • Kole King – #80: Kole spent a lifetime racing different styles including flat track, dirt track, and holds an X Games bronze medal. King is currently racing the nationally in Super Hooligan National Championship on a Triumph Street Triple supported by Triumph Indianapolis.
  • Robby-Bobby McLendon – #169: The accomplished American Flat Track racer is a regular in the motorcycle racing scene. As the race manager for D&D Certified Race Team, McLendon is a staple in the track scene known for his speed and agility. The racer from Triumph dealer D&D Cycles in Pensacola, FL, bring a youthful energy and passion for the sport to the grid.
  • Ernie Vigil – #21: Renowned for his stunt riding prowess and dynamic on and off-road racing style, Ernie Vigil has a reputation for pushing the limits. With a background in both racing and extreme stunt performances.
  • Nick ‘Apex’ Brocha – #777: A celebrated figure in the motorcycle stunt community, Nick Brocha combines technical skill with creative flair.

 

2024 AFT AdventureTrackers Race Results

  • 1st Place: Sammy Halbert – (Triumph)
  • 2nd Place: Iván “TORITO” Cervantes – (Triumph)
  • 3rd Place: Danny Eslick – (Harley-Davidson)
  • 4th Place: Rob McLendon – (Triumph)
  • 5th Place: Kole King – (Triumph)
  • 6th Place: Frankie Garcia – (Harley-Davidson)
  • 7th Place: Dan Bromley – (Honda)
  • 8th Place: Ernie Vigil – (Triumph)
  • 9th Place: Nick “Apex” Brocha – (Triumph)

 

Fans can stream the full event replay on FloRacing or watch the action in a one-hour FOX broadcast Saturday, August 17 at 2pm ET. Additionally, the Sturgis TT pre-show will air on FS2 on the same day at 1pm ET, followed immediately by the main broadcast on FOX. For those who miss the initial airing, FS1 will re-air the complete two-hour pre-race and race package later that evening at 9pm ET.

For more information about the race and to stay updated on Triumph’s performance, visit the Sturgis TT website.

More about the Tiger 1200 range of motorcycles on triumphmotorcycles.com

Video: Army Of Darkness Tours The Krämer Motorcycles Factory, P2

A 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR. Photo by Benny Kätzmer, courtesy Krämer Motorcycles GmbH.
A 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR. Photo by Benny Kätzmer, courtesy Krämer Motorcycles GmbH.

Krämer Motorcycles is famous for making the stellar Krämer Motorcycle track weapons.

Roadracing World’s Sam Fleming had the opportunity to spend a morning with Markus Krämer getting a tour of their brand new factory.

This video is part two of the tour. ‪

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