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British Superbike: Race Two & Race Three Results From Snetterton

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British Superbike: Race Two & Race Three Results From Snetterton

Editorial Note: Americans Julian Correa, Eli Banish, and Joshua Raymond, Jr. finished third, 12th, and 15th, respectively, in British Talent Cup Race Two Sunday at Snetterton.

 

SBK R2
 SBK R3
 SBK Points after R3

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MSVR:

Irwin aces the pack with Snetterton double to lead Bridewell by just four points

Glenn Irwin moved back to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings after claiming a double race win at Snetterton. The Hager PBM Ducati rider held off his fierce rival Tommy Bridewell to claim the Quattro Group Race of Aces Trophy with just four points separating the pair ahead of Brands Hatch.

The second race of the weekend began in dry conditions and race one winner Storm Stacey got the launch off the line to lead the pack into Riches for the first time before Kyle Ryde took the lead into Wilson. However, Irwin was on the attack and he moved to the front and then was pushing to break the pack.

Irwin and Ryde had an edge with Ryan Vickers, Iddon, Bridewell and Danny Kent giving chase. It had been an impressive start from Bridewell as he carved his way up to third by lap five from his 16th place grid start.

However, the BMW Safety Car was deployed when Louis Valleley stopped with a technical problem and the bike caught fire, but whilst the Herock Racesafe marshals dealt with the incident, the rain began to fall and the race was red flagged.

The race restarted over five laps and Ryde got the holeshot to lead but as the pack reached Agostini, Irwin made his move and then edged out an advantage.

The battle for second though went Bridewell’s way as the reigning champion gave himself work to do after dropping down the order at the start to fifth on the opening lap, moving back through to second by lap three.

Iddon then grabbed third with a move at Brundle on the third lap to nudge Ryde back into fourth ahead of Andrew Irwin and Danny Kent. Vickers meanwhile ended a lonely seventh with Jason O’Halloran, Charlie Nesbitt and Josh Brookes completing the top ten.

Glenn Irwin then held off the pressure from his closest rivals to claim a double win and the Quattro Group Race of Aces trophy in an intense race three as he went head-to-head with Bridewell as Iddon also got into the mix, with just 0.125s separating the leading pair at the chequered flag.

At the start, Iddon launched into the lead from Ryde, Irwin and Danny Kent, but Irwin was determined and he first moved ahead of the McAMS Racing Yamaha rider at Agostini and by lap four had also picked off Ryde for second.

The leading trio began to have an edge as Iddon held off Irwin and Bridewell over the opening laps, but Irwin was pushing for the lead and he grabbed the advantage at Agostini on lap seven. Bridewell wasn’t going to let Irwin make a break though, and he attempted to get ahead with a pass at Murrays, but the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider instantly fought back to regain the position.

Bridewell was able to make his move on lap eight for second and then he was hunting Irwin and on the last lap, the reigning champion was piling on the pressure. The Hager PBM Ducati rider made a mistake at Wilson, running wide, which allowed Bridewell to get alongside but Irwin wasn’t relenting into Palmer.

Irwin held off Bridewell to the finish with Iddon completing a double dose of podium finishes as he remained in striking distance of the pair at the finish line. Kent was leading the chasing pack in fourth place with Ryde and Andrew Irwin completing the top six.

Brookes had another top eight finish for FHO Racing BMW Motorrad, holding off Vickers with Jason O’Halloran and Charlie Nesbitt rounding out the top ten finishers.
 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 2 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +1.487s
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati +2.163s
  4. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +2.197s
  5. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +2.642s
  6. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +2.682s
  7. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +3.723s
  8. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +4.311s
  9. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +5.556s
  10. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +8.730s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 3 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.125s
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +0.740s
  4. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.122s
  5. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +1.322s
  6. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +2.204s
  7. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +6.948s
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +8.510s
  9. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +8.635s
  10. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +8.979s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)  177
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK)  173
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 156
  4. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 147
  5. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 147
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 108
  7. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 96
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 92
  9. Charlie Nesbit (MasterMac Honda) 85
  10. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 80

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

 

Glenn Irwin. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Glenn Irwin. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

Glenn Irwin

Hager PBM Ducati

“I was really pleased with both wins and it’s good to be back in the championship lead. I’ve probably lost a little bit this last month, but we continue to work hard and massive thanks to the team for the bike they gave me.

“We experimented a little bit in the first race and found some areas that worked well and others where we could still improve but I rode with clarity and resilience, and it was a well-executed victory.

“The weather conditions changed for the second race which meant I struggled with grip especially in the second half of the race and I lost the front several times. I had to dig deep and did a really good last lap so fair play to Tommy and Christian as they were there all the way. I love racing against Tommy as he’s like me and never gives up.

“It’s nice to get the Quattro Race of Aces trophy as well so I am proud of that achievement so a big thanks to the team and get well soon Jordan.”

MotoGP: Championship Drama And More From Germany

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MotoGP: Championship Drama And More From Germany

Two-time and defending MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia had a solid weekend going but looked like he would leave the Sachsenring further behind title rival Jorge Martin in the Championship points chase. Instead, when Martin crashed out of the lead, Bagnaia took the win and the points lead going into the summer break. After nine rounds, Bagnaia has 222 points, Martin 212 and Marc Marquez 166.

Francesco Bagnaia (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Gresini Racing suffered a brutal Friday and Saturday, with Marc Marquez suffering two crashes, one a massive highside, and Alex Marquez plowing into the inflatable barriers on Saturday. The team’s smiles couldn’t have been much bigger on Sunday, with the Marquez brothers on the podium, Marc ahead of Alex.

Marc Marquez (93) leads Alex Marquez (73). Photo by Michael Gougis.

American Joe Roberts fought through the pain of a broken collarbone and finished eighth in the Moto2 race. But it could have been worse from a Championship point of view. The only two riders in front of him, Sergio Garcia and Ai Ogura, finished seventh and third, respectively. Garcia now leads 147-140 over Ogura, with Roberts third with 123.

Joe Roberts (16). Photo by Michael Gougis.

David Alonso’s win in the Moto3 race was his sixth in nine races.

David Alonso (80). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Moto2: Spaniard Ramirez Extends Contract With American Racing Team

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Moto2: Spaniard Ramirez Extends Contract With American Racing Team

OnlyFans American Racing Team Extends Contract with Marcos Ramirez for the 2025 Season

Chemnitz, Germany – July 7, 2024 – The OnlyFans American Racing Team is excited
to announce the extension of our contract with rider Marcos Ramirez for the 2025
season. Following a successful partnership and impressive performances on the
track, both parties are happy to continue building on this momentum in the
upcoming year. The decision to extend his contract reflects our confidence in his
abilities and our commitment to achieving great results together.

“Marcos has been an integral part of our team’s success, and we are excited to
continue this journey with him,” said Eitan Butbul, Team Owner and Manager of the
OnlyFans American Racing Team. “His talent and hard work have been evident in
every race, and we believe that with our continued support, he will achieve even
greater milestones.” Avner Kass, Co-Owner: “We look forward to an exciting 2025
season with Marcos. Since joining us, he has consistently performed exceptionally
well, and we have complete confidence in his talent and potential.”

The 2024 season has seen Ramirez showcasing his talent, with several top-ten
finishes and a podium placement in Malaysia in 2023 that underscored his potential.
“I am very excited to continue racing with the Only Fans American Racing Team,”
said Marcos Ramirez. “The support from the team, the dedication of the crew have
been incredible. I am committed to giving my best and aiming for the championship
in 2025. Together, we will push the limits.” As we gear up for the 2025 season, the
American Racing Team expresses gratitude to all our sponsors, partners, and fans
for their support. We look forward to another thrilling year of racing

MotoGP: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

Michael Gougis
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MotoGP: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany
Francesco Bagnaia (1) leads Alex Marquez (73), Miguel Oliveira (88) and Marc Marquez (93). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland after World Championship leader Jorge Martin crashed out of the lead with fewer than three laps to go. Marc Marquez raced from 13th on the grid to second at the finish, just ahead of his brother and Gresini Racing teammate Alex Marquez. With the win and Martin’s DNF, Bagnaia now leads the MotoGP World Championship standings by 10 points over Martin, with Marc Marquez third, 56 points back.

MotoGP Race Classification
 MotoGP worldstanding

Moto2: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

Michael Gougis
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Moto2: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

 

Fermin Aldeguer (54). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Fermin Aldeguer won his second Moto2 race of the season with a carefully managed victory at the Sachsenring. Aldeguer was always near the front of the pack as he watched after his rear tire, then moved into the lead on the 15th lap of the 25-lap race and cleared off to a 2.159-second margin at the flag. Jake Dixon was second and Ai Ogura took the final podium position after a frantic last-lap battle with Diogo Moreira and Celestino Vietti.

 

American Joe Roberts (16) battled with American Racing Team teammate Marcos Ramirez (24) and Izan Guevara (28) at the start of the Moto2 race in Germany. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

American Joe Roberts started 11th and finished eighth. He remained third in the Moto2 World Championship standings with 123 points, 24 behind leader Sergio Garcia, who finished just ahead of him in seventh.

 

Moto2 Race Classification
 Moto2 worldstanding

 

 

Moto3: Results From The Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

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Moto3: Results From The Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany
David Alonso (80). Photo by Michael Gougis.

David Alonso returned to his winning ways in Germany, taking the victory in the Moto3 race at the Sachsenring. Alonso moved to the front on the fourth lap and held off Taiyo Furusato by 0.187 seconds. Ivan Ortola was third.

Moto3 Race Classification
 Moto3 worldstanding

MotoGP: Bagnaia Leads Warmup In Germany

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Leads Warmup In Germany

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia led the Sunday morning warmup at the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland in Germany. Ducatis locked out the top five spots, with Bagnaia ahead of Franco Morbidelli, Championship leader Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez.

MotoGP warmup Classification

American Flat Track: Race Results From The DuQuoin Mile

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American Flat Track: Race Results From The DuQuoin Mile

Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Series

Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile

DuQuoin, Illinois

July 6, 2024

Results:

Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chase Saathoff (Hon), 4 laps

2. Tom Drane (Yam), -0.057 second

3. Trent Lowe (Hon), -0.058

4. Kody Kopp (KTM), -0.301

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 4 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.082 second

3. Brandon Price (Yam), -0.102

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -0.210

 

 

Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chase Saathoff (Hon), 19 laps

2. Kody Kopp (KTM), -0.001 second

3. James Ott (Hus), -0.044

4. Tom Drane (Yam), -0.088

5. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -0.204

6. Tarren Santero (Hon), -5.704 seconds

7. Travis Petton (KTM), -5.719

8. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -5.799

9. Jared Lowe (Hon), -9.390

10. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -9.455

11. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.503

12. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -9.517

13. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -9.520

14. Brandon Newman (KTM), -21.504

15. Justin Jones (Hus), -21.554

16. Aidan Brown (Hon), -21.867

17. Jess Reynolds (KTM), -21.958

18. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2 laps

19. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -16 laps, DNF

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 26 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.389 second

3. Brandon Price (Yam), -0.444

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -0.686

5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -5.907 seconds

6. Declan Bender (Ind), -5.997

7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -6.039

8. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -7.290

9. Cameron Smith (KTM), -8.172

10. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -13.660

11. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.738

12. Ben Lowe (KTM), -16.897

13. Max Whale (Har), -16.902

14. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -26.843

15. Cody Johncox (Yam), -32.790

16. Dan Bromley (Hon), -37.029

17. Jesse Janisch (Kaw), -1 lap

18. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -5 laps, DNF

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by AFT:

Mees Works His Magic at Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2024) – Reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) demonstrated his Mile mastery yet again with a victory in Saturday night’s Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile, Round 10 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

The Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event at the “Magic Mile” was a race-long struggle of nerves and consistency. Mees attempted throughout to shake loose at the front while a three-rider pack of pursuers consisting of Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT), Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Sody Ent/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), and Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) did everything in their collective power to prevent that eventuality from playing out.

Daniels’ early strategy was to keep Mees corralled the best he could, continually running underneath him on corner entrance in hopes of limiting the Indian star’s opportunity to run with clear air in front of him.

Ultimately, the Estenson Racing ace was riding a tightrope in those efforts, and once Mees finally managed to maintain the lead for a full lap, he stretched open those crucial couple of tenths he needed to grasp a firm grip on the race. While he was unable to make an escape, the trio of contenders behind were also unable to draw back near enough to make any further assaults from that point forward.

That nearly changed when Dalton Gauthier’s (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) bike broke with less than a minute remaining, resulting in a thick cloud of smoke that settled in across the track. The lack of visibility forced Mees to check up ever so slightly, allowing Daniels to close from more than a half-second back to just 0.234 seconds with only two laps remaining to decide the winner.

Mees stayed calm and regrouped to eked back out to a 0.389-second margin of victory at the flag. While unable to pull off the upset, Daniels did execute his secondary mission of minimizing any damage done to his championship hopes by holding on for second.

The victory was the 75th of Mees’ record-breaking career, moving him to within three of second-placed Chris Carr. It also elevated his career Mile wins mark to 28, just one behind Carr for second in the discipline as well.

“It felt really good, just to feel good again, honestly,” Mees said. “The bike worked really good from the start, and we knew coming in here we were going to be a big player. The Rogers Racing/SDI Insulation/Progressive Insurance Indian Motorcycle was really strong tonight. Big thanks to everyone… So many great people are big contributors to our success. I had a lot of fun tonight, for sure.”

Price earned his second podium of the season in third, just 0.055 seconds back of Daniels, while Bauman finished fourth less than a quarter of a second further in arrears.

Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) edged rookies Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750) and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) for fifth in a fight that took place approximately six seconds behind the lead group.

Meanwhile, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) suffered a blow to his title efforts in eighth, with Cameron Smith (No. 34 RVR/KTM/Schaefer’s Motorsport KTM 790 Duke) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) rounding out the top ten.

The race served as a fitting conclusion the week-long celebration of motorcycle dirt track racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, that also saw the sport’s future stars crowned at the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, before the greatest riders of today took centerstage to put on a show.

2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Daniels now leads 2001 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Mees 216 to 197 in the fight for the 2024 Grand National Championship. Robinson was relegated to third at 186.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) finally pulled it off. After finishing less than 0.1 seconds from victory in the most recent five Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER Mile Main Events, the JPG Motorsports pilot took Saturday’s win by an official 0.001 seconds following ten minutes and two laps of epic pack-war action.

The high drama actually got underway even before the race itself did. Double defending champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) lost his chain during the citing lap, threatening his participation in the race while promising to leave his hard-earned points lead in tatters.

While Kopp’s Rick Ware Racing crew frantically worked to fit a new chain in the Turn 4 area, the field blasted off and worked its way around to complete the opening lap.

Kopp was finally released into the fray one lap down, but his incredibly bad luck was swapped out for some incredibly good luck when a red flag was thrown as a result of debris on the racing line. That led to a complete restart, which put Kopp back in the fight and back on the lead lap, albeit forced to start from the back of the pack after failing to line up on the grid for the original start.

At the restart, Saathoff resumed his battle for first with the likes of Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), and Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), among several others.

However, Kopp made the most of his second opportunity, powering his way all the way up from 18th and into the lead in the span of seven laps.

A 12-rider lead pack slowly whittled its way down to six by the time the clock hit zero. That was immediately reduced to five when race leader Lowe encountered a mechanical issue of his own moments after taking the two-to-go flags.

On the decisive final circulation, Kopp blew up pre-race favorite Drane’s last-lap strategy, pushing him up the track ever so slightly where the Aussie lost his drive and drifted back to fourth. Kopp then zeroed in on Saathoff, and the KTM-mounted champ very nearly pulled off the last-to-first win, coming up mere millimeters short of edging ahead of his opponent’s Honda as they stormed over the line.

While it was technically Saathoff’s second career victory, it was the first time he actually did so under live action with the checkered flag waving.

Afterward, he said, “The main thing for me was to focus on my job, and I had to have a gameplan the whole day. But that entire Main Event, I didn’t know what the heck was going on. I didn’t know if I should try to lead or make a pass at the finish. Towards the end, I came around Turn 3 and I was leading, and I thought, ‘I’m just gonna do it!’ It was a crazy race. I can’t thank everyone enough… I’m so happy I got to take the victory lap with Bryan (Bigelow). That meant the world to me.”

Third place went to Ott – his first podium of the season – just 0.044 seconds off the win and 0.044 seconds ahead of Drane. Fifth was taken by impressive rookie Evan Kelleher (No. 131 Schaefers Motorsports/South Shore Design KTM 450 SX-F), who slugged it out with the best riders in the class to finish just 0.204 seconds off the win.

Kopp’s potential championship catastrophe was not only avoided, he actually maintained his pre-race advantage of 32 points, only now with Saathoff back in second (225-193) and Drane falling to third at 188.

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track will return to action on Sunday, July 28, with the World Famous SC2 Peoria TT presented by Backyards Saloon at the Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/peoria-tt-2024-80043 to secure your tickets today.

For those who can’t catch the action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of the on-track action, from the first practice to the victory podium, at https://flosports.link/aft.

FOX Sports coverage of the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, July 14, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT).

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:

JARED MEES TRIUMPHS AT MEMPHIS SHADES DUQUOIN MILE, SCORING THIRD WIN OF THE SEASON ABOARD INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING FTR750

Mees Currently Sits Second Overall in Championship Standings at 197 Points With Six Rounds Remaining

Minneapolis, MN. (July 6, 2024) – This past Saturday, Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Jared Mees demonstrated his racing prowess aboard his Indian FTR750 by securing a crucial victory at the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile for round 10 of the 2024 American Flat Track series. This win marks Mees’ third of the season and is a pivotal moment in his pursuit of a record-breaking 10th championship, as he now sits just 19 points behind the leader with six rounds remaining.

This victory was a true spectacle of skill and determination, as Mees had to battle fiercely throughout the 26-lap race to maintain the lead position. When the race got underway, Mees quickly jumped out front and opened up a small gap. However, it was short-lived, as Dallas Daniels was set to give him a run for his money. Throughout the opening laps, the two championship contenders swapped positions multiple times. Shortly after, two additional riders began putting pressure on the front duo, with a four-rider battle for the lead ensuing. Mees, a nine-time champion, continued to push forward, showcasing his experience by defending the lead with unwavering tenacity, ultimately taking the checkered with a 0.389-second margin of victory.

“With only six rounds left in the season, this was a pivotal win for Jared and the entire team in his pursuit for the all-time championship record. He rode his FTR750 flawlessly throughout the race, showcasing his experience as he managed to fight off a barrage of attempts for the lead from the competition,” said Gary Gray, Vice President of Racing & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “We will continue working hard during this last half of the season to close the points lead and hopefully secure this championship.”

After 10 rounds, Mees sits second in the championship chase with 197 points, 19 back from the Daniels in the lead, and 11 points ahead of third. This victory marks Mees’ 75th win and the 28th Mile win of his record-breaking career.

The 2024 American Flat Track season continues on July 28 for the Peoria TT in Peoria, Illinois, where Mees looks to repeat his 2023 performance and take another win. 

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE

Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit  www.indianmotorcycle.com.

British Superbike: Race One Results From Rainy Snetterton

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British Superbike: Race One Results From Rainy Snetterton

Editorial Note: Americans Julian Correa, Eli Banish, and Joshua Raymond, Jr. finished sixth, seventh, and 15th, respectively, in British Talent Cup Race One Saturday at Snetterton.

 

SBK R1
 BTC R1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MSVR:

Storm warning: Stacey masters the conditions to steal Snetterton victory from Rollo

 

Storm Stacey. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Storm Stacey. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

There was a Storm coming in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the opening race at Snetterton as the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki team celebrated their first Superbike race win as Storm Stacey mastered the conditions to score his debut race victory ahead of Lewis Rollo by just 0.222s.

The race began with tyre choice proving crucial as the conditions continued to change following earlier rainfall. The riders who opted for the full wet tyre choice took the early advantage in the race as Ryan Vickers launched off the Omologato Pole Position ahead of Jason O’Halloran, Lee Jackson and Danny Kent.

Stacey though had made the decision of the wet front tyre and intermediate rear, and as the track conditions changed, he was rapidly closing down their advantage on the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki. He then took the lead on lap eight ahead of Kent, Vickers and O’Halloran. Meanwhile Jackson was forced to retire with a technical problem.

However, on lap nine the race was red flagged when Rory Skinner crashed out at Coram and as the race had not reached two-thirds distance it would be restarted over five laps. Skinner was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with a suspected fracture to his right tibia and fibula.

The rain began again before the race restarted and when it recommenced, everyone had switched to full wet tyres.

The five lap restart became a two rider fight for the victory with both Stacey and Rollo gunning for a debut victory in the Superbike class and it went down to the wire with the pair almost inseparable on the final lap.

Rollo held the lead onto the final lap, but Stacey was pushing and he made a decisive move at Brundle to take the lead and was able to hold off his IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia rival to the line by the smallest of margins as the pair took their first podium finishes.

Kyle Ryde completed the podium for OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing, moving up the order by the third lap to nudge O’Halloran back to fourth on the Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki.

Glenn Irwin salvaged fifth place for the Hager PBM Ducati team after a crash in Speedy Hire Qualifying put him 14th on the grid and he was able to take advantage of the conditions. He now moves to the top of the standings, equal on points with reigning champion Tommy Bridewell who crashed out on the opening lap.

Christian Iddon was another rider to take advantage of the conditions, taking sixth place for Oxford Products Racing Ducati ahead of Andrew Irwin and Leon Haslam. Vickers eventually ended the opening race in ninth place whilst Franco Bourne scored his best result of the season in tenth.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 1 result:

  1. Storm Stacey (LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki)
  2. Lewis Rollo (IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia) +0.222s
  3. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +6.369s
  4. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +9.297s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.742s
  6. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati +15.906s
  7. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +16.270s
  8. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +17.824s
  9. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +17.885s
  10. Franco Bourne (Rapid Honda) +25.004s

 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)  141
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK)  141
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 128
  4. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 125
  5. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 124
  6. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 96
  7. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 93
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 75
  9. Charlie Nesbit (MasterMac Honda) 72
  10. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) 65 

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

 

Storm Stacey

LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki

“I was so nervous to ruin the second part of that race; when the red flag came out I wasn’t sure if I had won as I had gone for a stiff tyre choice and it paid off and it felt good, I felt robbed as I thought I had done it!

“I felt better and then I saw Danny [Kent] lose the front and I knew I just had to keep it together. Lewis came past and I thought, I am catching him and then I thought let’s have a go for this; I passed him on the straight and I managed to make it stick and hold it to the line to bring her home in P1!

“Together me and the team have been pushing to fight for a podium and we would have been happy with that – but to get my first Superbike win is amazing! I am going to celebrate with some tunes and a big plate of dinner! I need to thank everyone involved for making this possible.”

MotoGP: Trackhouse On The Podium And More From Germany

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MotoGP: Trackhouse On The Podium And More From Germany

Aprilia led two of the three practice sessions, was in the top three in all of them, was fastest in Qualifying One and put two bikes – the Trackhouse Racing machines – on the front row at the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring. Miguel Oliveira then chased World Championship leader Jorge Martin all the way through the sprint and held off the factory Ducatis of Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini to score the first Trackhouse MotoGP podium in only its ninth event. Oliveira said the team and riders had met with Aprilia after the Assen round to tell technicians what they wanted, and that meeting, plus the additional technical assistance Trackhouse received after factory rider Aleix Espargaro withdrew, made the machine more competitive.

Miguel Oliveira (88) held off the factory Ducati team for Trackhouse Racing’s first podium. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Miguel Oliveira. Photo by Michael Gougis.
American Joe Roberts (16) battled through the pain of a broken collarbone to take 11th in qualifying, only 0.395 seconds off of pole. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Marc Marquez (93) fought with Maverick Vinales (12) and finished sixth, ahead of the Aprilia rider, in a photo finish. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Alex Marquez (73) hit the inflatable barriers in qualifying, then fought to ninth, the final points-paying position, in the Sprint race. Photo by Michael Gougis.
While MotoGP is obsessed with downforce, the smaller displacement classes continue to look for streamlining. Note the low-profile toe slider used on the Alpinestars boots of Moto3 rider Collin Veijer. This tiny change is worth a couple of miles per hour on the top end. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

British Superbike: Race Two & Race Three Results From Snetterton

Glenn Irwin (2) leads Tommy Bridewell (1) and Christian Iddon (21) on Sunday at Snetterton. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Editorial Note: Americans Julian Correa, Eli Banish, and Joshua Raymond, Jr. finished third, 12th, and 15th, respectively, in British Talent Cup Race Two Sunday at Snetterton.

 

SBK R2
 SBK R3
 SBK Points after R3

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MSVR:

Irwin aces the pack with Snetterton double to lead Bridewell by just four points

Glenn Irwin moved back to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings after claiming a double race win at Snetterton. The Hager PBM Ducati rider held off his fierce rival Tommy Bridewell to claim the Quattro Group Race of Aces Trophy with just four points separating the pair ahead of Brands Hatch.

The second race of the weekend began in dry conditions and race one winner Storm Stacey got the launch off the line to lead the pack into Riches for the first time before Kyle Ryde took the lead into Wilson. However, Irwin was on the attack and he moved to the front and then was pushing to break the pack.

Irwin and Ryde had an edge with Ryan Vickers, Iddon, Bridewell and Danny Kent giving chase. It had been an impressive start from Bridewell as he carved his way up to third by lap five from his 16th place grid start.

However, the BMW Safety Car was deployed when Louis Valleley stopped with a technical problem and the bike caught fire, but whilst the Herock Racesafe marshals dealt with the incident, the rain began to fall and the race was red flagged.

The race restarted over five laps and Ryde got the holeshot to lead but as the pack reached Agostini, Irwin made his move and then edged out an advantage.

The battle for second though went Bridewell’s way as the reigning champion gave himself work to do after dropping down the order at the start to fifth on the opening lap, moving back through to second by lap three.

Iddon then grabbed third with a move at Brundle on the third lap to nudge Ryde back into fourth ahead of Andrew Irwin and Danny Kent. Vickers meanwhile ended a lonely seventh with Jason O’Halloran, Charlie Nesbitt and Josh Brookes completing the top ten.

Glenn Irwin then held off the pressure from his closest rivals to claim a double win and the Quattro Group Race of Aces trophy in an intense race three as he went head-to-head with Bridewell as Iddon also got into the mix, with just 0.125s separating the leading pair at the chequered flag.

At the start, Iddon launched into the lead from Ryde, Irwin and Danny Kent, but Irwin was determined and he first moved ahead of the McAMS Racing Yamaha rider at Agostini and by lap four had also picked off Ryde for second.

The leading trio began to have an edge as Iddon held off Irwin and Bridewell over the opening laps, but Irwin was pushing for the lead and he grabbed the advantage at Agostini on lap seven. Bridewell wasn’t going to let Irwin make a break though, and he attempted to get ahead with a pass at Murrays, but the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider instantly fought back to regain the position.

Bridewell was able to make his move on lap eight for second and then he was hunting Irwin and on the last lap, the reigning champion was piling on the pressure. The Hager PBM Ducati rider made a mistake at Wilson, running wide, which allowed Bridewell to get alongside but Irwin wasn’t relenting into Palmer.

Irwin held off Bridewell to the finish with Iddon completing a double dose of podium finishes as he remained in striking distance of the pair at the finish line. Kent was leading the chasing pack in fourth place with Ryde and Andrew Irwin completing the top six.

Brookes had another top eight finish for FHO Racing BMW Motorrad, holding off Vickers with Jason O’Halloran and Charlie Nesbitt rounding out the top ten finishers.
 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 2 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +1.487s
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati +2.163s
  4. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +2.197s
  5. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +2.642s
  6. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +2.682s
  7. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +3.723s
  8. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +4.311s
  9. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +5.556s
  10. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +8.730s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 3 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.125s
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +0.740s
  4. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.122s
  5. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +1.322s
  6. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +2.204s
  7. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +6.948s
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +8.510s
  9. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +8.635s
  10. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +8.979s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)  177
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK)  173
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 156
  4. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 147
  5. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 147
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 108
  7. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 96
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 92
  9. Charlie Nesbit (MasterMac Honda) 85
  10. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 80

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

 

Glenn Irwin. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Glenn Irwin. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

Glenn Irwin

Hager PBM Ducati

“I was really pleased with both wins and it’s good to be back in the championship lead. I’ve probably lost a little bit this last month, but we continue to work hard and massive thanks to the team for the bike they gave me.

“We experimented a little bit in the first race and found some areas that worked well and others where we could still improve but I rode with clarity and resilience, and it was a well-executed victory.

“The weather conditions changed for the second race which meant I struggled with grip especially in the second half of the race and I lost the front several times. I had to dig deep and did a really good last lap so fair play to Tommy and Christian as they were there all the way. I love racing against Tommy as he’s like me and never gives up.

“It’s nice to get the Quattro Race of Aces trophy as well so I am proud of that achievement so a big thanks to the team and get well soon Jordan.”

MotoGP: Championship Drama And More From Germany

Jorge Martin (89) crashed out of the lead of the race and the MotoGP World Championship. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Two-time and defending MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia had a solid weekend going but looked like he would leave the Sachsenring further behind title rival Jorge Martin in the Championship points chase. Instead, when Martin crashed out of the lead, Bagnaia took the win and the points lead going into the summer break. After nine rounds, Bagnaia has 222 points, Martin 212 and Marc Marquez 166.

Francesco Bagnaia (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Gresini Racing suffered a brutal Friday and Saturday, with Marc Marquez suffering two crashes, one a massive highside, and Alex Marquez plowing into the inflatable barriers on Saturday. The team’s smiles couldn’t have been much bigger on Sunday, with the Marquez brothers on the podium, Marc ahead of Alex.

Marc Marquez (93) leads Alex Marquez (73). Photo by Michael Gougis.

American Joe Roberts fought through the pain of a broken collarbone and finished eighth in the Moto2 race. But it could have been worse from a Championship point of view. The only two riders in front of him, Sergio Garcia and Ai Ogura, finished seventh and third, respectively. Garcia now leads 147-140 over Ogura, with Roberts third with 123.

Joe Roberts (16). Photo by Michael Gougis.

David Alonso’s win in the Moto3 race was his sixth in nine races.

David Alonso (80). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Moto2: Spaniard Ramirez Extends Contract With American Racing Team

Marcos Ramirez (24). Photo by Michael Gougis.
Marcos Ramirez (24). Photo by Michael Gougis.

OnlyFans American Racing Team Extends Contract with Marcos Ramirez for the 2025 Season

Chemnitz, Germany – July 7, 2024 – The OnlyFans American Racing Team is excited
to announce the extension of our contract with rider Marcos Ramirez for the 2025
season. Following a successful partnership and impressive performances on the
track, both parties are happy to continue building on this momentum in the
upcoming year. The decision to extend his contract reflects our confidence in his
abilities and our commitment to achieving great results together.

“Marcos has been an integral part of our team’s success, and we are excited to
continue this journey with him,” said Eitan Butbul, Team Owner and Manager of the
OnlyFans American Racing Team. “His talent and hard work have been evident in
every race, and we believe that with our continued support, he will achieve even
greater milestones.” Avner Kass, Co-Owner: “We look forward to an exciting 2025
season with Marcos. Since joining us, he has consistently performed exceptionally
well, and we have complete confidence in his talent and potential.”

The 2024 season has seen Ramirez showcasing his talent, with several top-ten
finishes and a podium placement in Malaysia in 2023 that underscored his potential.
“I am very excited to continue racing with the Only Fans American Racing Team,”
said Marcos Ramirez. “The support from the team, the dedication of the crew have
been incredible. I am committed to giving my best and aiming for the championship
in 2025. Together, we will push the limits.” As we gear up for the 2025 season, the
American Racing Team expresses gratitude to all our sponsors, partners, and fans
for their support. We look forward to another thrilling year of racing

MotoGP: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

Sachsenring, Germany. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Francesco Bagnaia (1) leads Alex Marquez (73), Miguel Oliveira (88) and Marc Marquez (93). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland after World Championship leader Jorge Martin crashed out of the lead with fewer than three laps to go. Marc Marquez raced from 13th on the grid to second at the finish, just ahead of his brother and Gresini Racing teammate Alex Marquez. With the win and Martin’s DNF, Bagnaia now leads the MotoGP World Championship standings by 10 points over Martin, with Marc Marquez third, 56 points back.

MotoGP Race Classification
 MotoGP worldstanding

Moto2: Results From the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

Sachsenring, Germany. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Fermin Aldeguer (54). Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

Fermin Aldeguer won his second Moto2 race of the season with a carefully managed victory at the Sachsenring. Aldeguer was always near the front of the pack as he watched after his rear tire, then moved into the lead on the 15th lap of the 25-lap race and cleared off to a 2.159-second margin at the flag. Jake Dixon was second and Ai Ogura took the final podium position after a frantic last-lap battle with Diogo Moreira and Celestino Vietti.

 

American Joe Roberts (16) battled with American Racing Team teammate Marcos Ramirez (24) and Izan Guevara (28) at the start of the Moto2 race in Germany. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

American Joe Roberts started 11th and finished eighth. He remained third in the Moto2 World Championship standings with 123 points, 24 behind leader Sergio Garcia, who finished just ahead of him in seventh.

 

Moto2 Race Classification
 Moto2 worldstanding

 

 

Moto3: Results From The Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland In Germany

Sachsenring, Germany. Photo by Michael Gougis.
David Alonso (80). Photo by Michael Gougis.

David Alonso returned to his winning ways in Germany, taking the victory in the Moto3 race at the Sachsenring. Alonso moved to the front on the fourth lap and held off Taiyo Furusato by 0.187 seconds. Ivan Ortola was third.

Moto3 Race Classification
 Moto3 worldstanding

MotoGP: Bagnaia Leads Warmup In Germany

Francesco Bagnaia (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia led the Sunday morning warmup at the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland in Germany. Ducatis locked out the top five spots, with Bagnaia ahead of Franco Morbidelli, Championship leader Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez.

MotoGP warmup Classification

American Flat Track: Race Results From The DuQuoin Mile

Dallas Daniels (32) and Jared Mees (1) at the DuQuoin Mile. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy AFT.
Dallas Daniels (32) and Jared Mees (1) at the DuQuoin Mile. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy AFT.

Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Series

Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile

DuQuoin, Illinois

July 6, 2024

Results:

Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Al Lamb’s Dallas Honda Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chase Saathoff (Hon), 4 laps

2. Tom Drane (Yam), -0.057 second

3. Trent Lowe (Hon), -0.058

4. Kody Kopp (KTM), -0.301

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 4 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.082 second

3. Brandon Price (Yam), -0.102

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -0.210

 

 

Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chase Saathoff (Hon), 19 laps

2. Kody Kopp (KTM), -0.001 second

3. James Ott (Hus), -0.044

4. Tom Drane (Yam), -0.088

5. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -0.204

6. Tarren Santero (Hon), -5.704 seconds

7. Travis Petton (KTM), -5.719

8. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -5.799

9. Jared Lowe (Hon), -9.390

10. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -9.455

11. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.503

12. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -9.517

13. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -9.520

14. Brandon Newman (KTM), -21.504

15. Justin Jones (Hus), -21.554

16. Aidan Brown (Hon), -21.867

17. Jess Reynolds (KTM), -21.958

18. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2 laps

19. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -16 laps, DNF

 

 

Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 26 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.389 second

3. Brandon Price (Yam), -0.444

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -0.686

5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -5.907 seconds

6. Declan Bender (Ind), -5.997

7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -6.039

8. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -7.290

9. Cameron Smith (KTM), -8.172

10. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -13.660

11. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.738

12. Ben Lowe (KTM), -16.897

13. Max Whale (Har), -16.902

14. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -26.843

15. Cody Johncox (Yam), -32.790

16. Dan Bromley (Hon), -37.029

17. Jesse Janisch (Kaw), -1 lap

18. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -5 laps, DNF

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by AFT:

Mees Works His Magic at Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2024) – Reigning Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) demonstrated his Mile mastery yet again with a victory in Saturday night’s Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile, Round 10 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

The Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event at the “Magic Mile” was a race-long struggle of nerves and consistency. Mees attempted throughout to shake loose at the front while a three-rider pack of pursuers consisting of Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT), Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Sody Ent/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), and Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) did everything in their collective power to prevent that eventuality from playing out.

Daniels’ early strategy was to keep Mees corralled the best he could, continually running underneath him on corner entrance in hopes of limiting the Indian star’s opportunity to run with clear air in front of him.

Ultimately, the Estenson Racing ace was riding a tightrope in those efforts, and once Mees finally managed to maintain the lead for a full lap, he stretched open those crucial couple of tenths he needed to grasp a firm grip on the race. While he was unable to make an escape, the trio of contenders behind were also unable to draw back near enough to make any further assaults from that point forward.

That nearly changed when Dalton Gauthier’s (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) bike broke with less than a minute remaining, resulting in a thick cloud of smoke that settled in across the track. The lack of visibility forced Mees to check up ever so slightly, allowing Daniels to close from more than a half-second back to just 0.234 seconds with only two laps remaining to decide the winner.

Mees stayed calm and regrouped to eked back out to a 0.389-second margin of victory at the flag. While unable to pull off the upset, Daniels did execute his secondary mission of minimizing any damage done to his championship hopes by holding on for second.

The victory was the 75th of Mees’ record-breaking career, moving him to within three of second-placed Chris Carr. It also elevated his career Mile wins mark to 28, just one behind Carr for second in the discipline as well.

“It felt really good, just to feel good again, honestly,” Mees said. “The bike worked really good from the start, and we knew coming in here we were going to be a big player. The Rogers Racing/SDI Insulation/Progressive Insurance Indian Motorcycle was really strong tonight. Big thanks to everyone… So many great people are big contributors to our success. I had a lot of fun tonight, for sure.”

Price earned his second podium of the season in third, just 0.055 seconds back of Daniels, while Bauman finished fourth less than a quarter of a second further in arrears.

Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) edged rookies Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750) and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) for fifth in a fight that took place approximately six seconds behind the lead group.

Meanwhile, Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) suffered a blow to his title efforts in eighth, with Cameron Smith (No. 34 RVR/KTM/Schaefer’s Motorsport KTM 790 Duke) and Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) rounding out the top ten.

The race served as a fitting conclusion the week-long celebration of motorcycle dirt track racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, that also saw the sport’s future stars crowned at the 2024 Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, before the greatest riders of today took centerstage to put on a show.

2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Daniels now leads 2001 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award winner Mees 216 to 197 in the fight for the 2024 Grand National Championship. Robinson was relegated to third at 186.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) finally pulled it off. After finishing less than 0.1 seconds from victory in the most recent five Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER Mile Main Events, the JPG Motorsports pilot took Saturday’s win by an official 0.001 seconds following ten minutes and two laps of epic pack-war action.

The high drama actually got underway even before the race itself did. Double defending champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) lost his chain during the citing lap, threatening his participation in the race while promising to leave his hard-earned points lead in tatters.

While Kopp’s Rick Ware Racing crew frantically worked to fit a new chain in the Turn 4 area, the field blasted off and worked its way around to complete the opening lap.

Kopp was finally released into the fray one lap down, but his incredibly bad luck was swapped out for some incredibly good luck when a red flag was thrown as a result of debris on the racing line. That led to a complete restart, which put Kopp back in the fight and back on the lead lap, albeit forced to start from the back of the pack after failing to line up on the grid for the original start.

At the restart, Saathoff resumed his battle for first with the likes of Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), and Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), among several others.

However, Kopp made the most of his second opportunity, powering his way all the way up from 18th and into the lead in the span of seven laps.

A 12-rider lead pack slowly whittled its way down to six by the time the clock hit zero. That was immediately reduced to five when race leader Lowe encountered a mechanical issue of his own moments after taking the two-to-go flags.

On the decisive final circulation, Kopp blew up pre-race favorite Drane’s last-lap strategy, pushing him up the track ever so slightly where the Aussie lost his drive and drifted back to fourth. Kopp then zeroed in on Saathoff, and the KTM-mounted champ very nearly pulled off the last-to-first win, coming up mere millimeters short of edging ahead of his opponent’s Honda as they stormed over the line.

While it was technically Saathoff’s second career victory, it was the first time he actually did so under live action with the checkered flag waving.

Afterward, he said, “The main thing for me was to focus on my job, and I had to have a gameplan the whole day. But that entire Main Event, I didn’t know what the heck was going on. I didn’t know if I should try to lead or make a pass at the finish. Towards the end, I came around Turn 3 and I was leading, and I thought, ‘I’m just gonna do it!’ It was a crazy race. I can’t thank everyone enough… I’m so happy I got to take the victory lap with Bryan (Bigelow). That meant the world to me.”

Third place went to Ott – his first podium of the season – just 0.044 seconds off the win and 0.044 seconds ahead of Drane. Fifth was taken by impressive rookie Evan Kelleher (No. 131 Schaefers Motorsports/South Shore Design KTM 450 SX-F), who slugged it out with the best riders in the class to finish just 0.204 seconds off the win.

Kopp’s potential championship catastrophe was not only avoided, he actually maintained his pre-race advantage of 32 points, only now with Saathoff back in second (225-193) and Drane falling to third at 188.

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track will return to action on Sunday, July 28, with the World Famous SC2 Peoria TT presented by Backyards Saloon at the Peoria Motorcycle Club in Peoria, Illinois. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/peoriamotorcycleclub/events/peoria-tt-2024-80043 to secure your tickets today.

For those who can’t catch the action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of the on-track action, from the first practice to the victory podium, at https://flosports.link/aft.

FOX Sports coverage of the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, July 14, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT).

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:

JARED MEES TRIUMPHS AT MEMPHIS SHADES DUQUOIN MILE, SCORING THIRD WIN OF THE SEASON ABOARD INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING FTR750

Mees Currently Sits Second Overall in Championship Standings at 197 Points With Six Rounds Remaining

Minneapolis, MN. (July 6, 2024) – This past Saturday, Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Jared Mees demonstrated his racing prowess aboard his Indian FTR750 by securing a crucial victory at the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile for round 10 of the 2024 American Flat Track series. This win marks Mees’ third of the season and is a pivotal moment in his pursuit of a record-breaking 10th championship, as he now sits just 19 points behind the leader with six rounds remaining.

This victory was a true spectacle of skill and determination, as Mees had to battle fiercely throughout the 26-lap race to maintain the lead position. When the race got underway, Mees quickly jumped out front and opened up a small gap. However, it was short-lived, as Dallas Daniels was set to give him a run for his money. Throughout the opening laps, the two championship contenders swapped positions multiple times. Shortly after, two additional riders began putting pressure on the front duo, with a four-rider battle for the lead ensuing. Mees, a nine-time champion, continued to push forward, showcasing his experience by defending the lead with unwavering tenacity, ultimately taking the checkered with a 0.389-second margin of victory.

“With only six rounds left in the season, this was a pivotal win for Jared and the entire team in his pursuit for the all-time championship record. He rode his FTR750 flawlessly throughout the race, showcasing his experience as he managed to fight off a barrage of attempts for the lead from the competition,” said Gary Gray, Vice President of Racing & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “We will continue working hard during this last half of the season to close the points lead and hopefully secure this championship.”

After 10 rounds, Mees sits second in the championship chase with 197 points, 19 back from the Daniels in the lead, and 11 points ahead of third. This victory marks Mees’ 75th win and the 28th Mile win of his record-breaking career.

The 2024 American Flat Track season continues on July 28 for the Peoria TT in Peoria, Illinois, where Mees looks to repeat his 2023 performance and take another win. 

For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE

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British Superbike: Race One Results From Rainy Snetterton

Storm Stacey (79) leads Lewis Rollo (8) Saturday at Snetterton. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Storm Stacey (79) leads Lewis Rollo (8) Saturday at Snetterton. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Editorial Note: Americans Julian Correa, Eli Banish, and Joshua Raymond, Jr. finished sixth, seventh, and 15th, respectively, in British Talent Cup Race One Saturday at Snetterton.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MSVR:

Storm warning: Stacey masters the conditions to steal Snetterton victory from Rollo

 

Storm Stacey. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Storm Stacey. Photo courtesy MSVR.

 

There was a Storm coming in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the opening race at Snetterton as the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki team celebrated their first Superbike race win as Storm Stacey mastered the conditions to score his debut race victory ahead of Lewis Rollo by just 0.222s.

The race began with tyre choice proving crucial as the conditions continued to change following earlier rainfall. The riders who opted for the full wet tyre choice took the early advantage in the race as Ryan Vickers launched off the Omologato Pole Position ahead of Jason O’Halloran, Lee Jackson and Danny Kent.

Stacey though had made the decision of the wet front tyre and intermediate rear, and as the track conditions changed, he was rapidly closing down their advantage on the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki. He then took the lead on lap eight ahead of Kent, Vickers and O’Halloran. Meanwhile Jackson was forced to retire with a technical problem.

However, on lap nine the race was red flagged when Rory Skinner crashed out at Coram and as the race had not reached two-thirds distance it would be restarted over five laps. Skinner was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with a suspected fracture to his right tibia and fibula.

The rain began again before the race restarted and when it recommenced, everyone had switched to full wet tyres.

The five lap restart became a two rider fight for the victory with both Stacey and Rollo gunning for a debut victory in the Superbike class and it went down to the wire with the pair almost inseparable on the final lap.

Rollo held the lead onto the final lap, but Stacey was pushing and he made a decisive move at Brundle to take the lead and was able to hold off his IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia rival to the line by the smallest of margins as the pair took their first podium finishes.

Kyle Ryde completed the podium for OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing, moving up the order by the third lap to nudge O’Halloran back to fourth on the Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki.

Glenn Irwin salvaged fifth place for the Hager PBM Ducati team after a crash in Speedy Hire Qualifying put him 14th on the grid and he was able to take advantage of the conditions. He now moves to the top of the standings, equal on points with reigning champion Tommy Bridewell who crashed out on the opening lap.

Christian Iddon was another rider to take advantage of the conditions, taking sixth place for Oxford Products Racing Ducati ahead of Andrew Irwin and Leon Haslam. Vickers eventually ended the opening race in ninth place whilst Franco Bourne scored his best result of the season in tenth.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Snetterton, Race 1 result:

  1. Storm Stacey (LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki)
  2. Lewis Rollo (IN Competition SENCAT Aprilia) +0.222s
  3. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +6.369s
  4. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +9.297s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) +10.742s
  6. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati +15.906s
  7. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +16.270s
  8. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +17.824s
  9. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +17.885s
  10. Franco Bourne (Rapid Honda) +25.004s

 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)  141
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK)  141
  3. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 128
  4. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 125
  5. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 124
  6. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 96
  7. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 93
  8. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 75
  9. Charlie Nesbit (MasterMac Honda) 72
  10. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) 65 

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

 

Storm Stacey

LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki

“I was so nervous to ruin the second part of that race; when the red flag came out I wasn’t sure if I had won as I had gone for a stiff tyre choice and it paid off and it felt good, I felt robbed as I thought I had done it!

“I felt better and then I saw Danny [Kent] lose the front and I knew I just had to keep it together. Lewis came past and I thought, I am catching him and then I thought let’s have a go for this; I passed him on the straight and I managed to make it stick and hold it to the line to bring her home in P1!

“Together me and the team have been pushing to fight for a podium and we would have been happy with that – but to get my first Superbike win is amazing! I am going to celebrate with some tunes and a big plate of dinner! I need to thank everyone involved for making this possible.”

MotoGP: Trackhouse On The Podium And More From Germany

Jorge Martin (89) extended his points lead in the MotoGP World Championship with his win in the Sprint race. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Aprilia led two of the three practice sessions, was in the top three in all of them, was fastest in Qualifying One and put two bikes – the Trackhouse Racing machines – on the front row at the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring. Miguel Oliveira then chased World Championship leader Jorge Martin all the way through the sprint and held off the factory Ducatis of Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini to score the first Trackhouse MotoGP podium in only its ninth event. Oliveira said the team and riders had met with Aprilia after the Assen round to tell technicians what they wanted, and that meeting, plus the additional technical assistance Trackhouse received after factory rider Aleix Espargaro withdrew, made the machine more competitive.

Miguel Oliveira (88) held off the factory Ducati team for Trackhouse Racing’s first podium. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Miguel Oliveira. Photo by Michael Gougis.
American Joe Roberts (16) battled through the pain of a broken collarbone to take 11th in qualifying, only 0.395 seconds off of pole. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Marc Marquez (93) fought with Maverick Vinales (12) and finished sixth, ahead of the Aprilia rider, in a photo finish. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Alex Marquez (73) hit the inflatable barriers in qualifying, then fought to ninth, the final points-paying position, in the Sprint race. Photo by Michael Gougis.
While MotoGP is obsessed with downforce, the smaller displacement classes continue to look for streamlining. Note the low-profile toe slider used on the Alpinestars boots of Moto3 rider Collin Veijer. This tiny change is worth a couple of miles per hour on the top end. Photo by Michael Gougis.

 

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