The Barber Vintage Festival is happening this weekend and super fan Ryan Rawls is there taking photos.
Various riders made parade lap on different bikes, with Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. Senior) riding a ex-Surtees MV Agusta 500 Four, Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Junior) riding a KR211V MotoGP bike, Kevin Schwantz riding a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R, Chuck Huneycutt riding a Fast by Ferracci Ducati 750SS, and Stephen Mathews riding a Matchless G50, among others.
Barber was on hurricane watch with a forecast of heavy rains and high winds for Saturday and Sunday but on-track activities resumed Saturday morning. Scroll down for the latest official notices regarding hurricane precautions.
A Ryan Rawls selfie with David Aldana.
Another Ryan Rawls selfie, with 1993 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz.
Kevin Schwantz rode a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R on track. Racer John Jacobi (in blue Suzuki ECSTAR shirt) is seen in the background.
A Ryan Rawls selfie with journalist and racer Kent Kunitsugu.
Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) road course in 1:32.337, topping the field of 28 riders and breaking Diogo Moreira’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:32.341 from 2025.
Alex Escrig was second-best with a time of 1:32.568 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 1:32.570 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez crossed the finish line fourth with a time of 1:32.596 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate, Senna Agius, got fifth with a lap time of 1:32.769.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 15th with a best time of 1:32.940 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
On song Guevara soars to lap record Friday top spot in Indonesia. The recent back-to-back winner turns up the wick again to lay down the gauntlet to title rival Gonzalez heading into the weekend.
Winner in Austria. Winner in Japan. And now the all-time lap record holder in Moto2 after the opening day of action at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Those accolades go to Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) as the rider second in the title chase lays down the gauntlet in Practice with a 1:32.337, 0.231s quicker than second-fastest Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team). Third place in a red-flagged Practice session went to Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team), despite the #96 encountering a technical issue in the closing stages of Friday’s running.
Moto2 Practice was red-flagged on two separate occasions. First, Manuel Gonzalez’s (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) visor flew off on his out-lap at the start of the session; then again when connectivity issues hit parts of the circuit with just over 12 minutes left on the clock. It was Gonzalez, the World Championship leader, who finished the session in P4, 0.259s adrift of his title rival.
Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) completed the top five, with two more 2026 race winners joining the Australian in the top seven on Friday – sixth place Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), and seventh fastest Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team). Lopez was another rider to experience a technical issue at the end of the session.
Despite a Turn 11 crash, Ayumu Sasaki (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team) earned P8 to sail into Q2, with Daniel Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) and David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) P9 and P10 respectively.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track in 1:37.169, which led the field of 26 riders.
Maximo Quiles was second-best with a time of 1:37.257 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Matteo Bertelle, piloting his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:37.427.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe got fourth with a lap time of 1:37.558.
Adrian Fernandez finished the practice session fifth with a time of 1:37.654 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Almansa perfect to kickstart Moto3 at Mandalika. FP1 and Practice on top, the #22 had a flying start to action in Indonesia.
Aiming to keep his title aspirations alive for as long as possible, David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) was once again the rider to beat on Friday, just edging clear of Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team). Split by just 0.088s, it’s a tasty prospect going into the second match-point weekend.
Almansa was fast straight away and got down to the fastest lap time of the weekend thus far with a 1’37.169, fractionally quicker than Champion-elect Quiles. The two got up close and personal during the session, Quiles forcing Almansa to get out the way at Turn 16, a sign of things to come perhaps across the rest of the weekend. Rounding out the top three was Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP – MTA), just ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) and Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI).
There were headlining names who failed to clear the Practice hurdle and find themselves in Q1, including Gryd Racing duo Joel Kelso and Eddie O’Shea, both crashers at Turn 10. David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) missed out by 0.009s with P15 and is joined by the likes of Aragon podium finisher Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), British GP polesitter Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) and Czech GP winner Hakim Danish (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI). Valentin Perrone, on the podium at Buriram and Silverstone, also finds himself in Q1.
Heavy hitters in Q1, title challengers straight to Q2. Qualifying kicks off for Moto3 at 12:45 local time (UTC +8) on Saturday!
Marco Bezzecchi topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Michelin-shod Aprilia Racing RS-GP26, the Italian rider turned a lap of 1:30.132 around the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:30.369 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin, was third with a lap of 1:30.398.
Pedro Acosta got fourth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 with a time of 1:30.426.
Raul Fernandez finished the first practice session fifth with a lap time of 1:30.534 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Bezzecchi leads Marc Marquez and Martin in Indonesia FP1. The top three in the championship rise to the top three in the opening session of the weekend on Lombok.
The red-hot favourites coming into this weekend at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia? Aprilia Racing. The fastest in Free Practice 1? Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi, last year’s polesitter and Sprint gold medallist, kickstarted the weekend in fine form to finish 0.237s clear of second-place Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) with a 1:30.132, as the reigning World Champion begins his weekend with an eye-catching P2. Meanwhile, World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) earned P3 to see the top three in the title race front the pack before this afternoon’s Practice.
And Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made it the championship 1-2-3-4 at the end of FP1, the KTM star was 0.294s away from Bezzecchi’s best effort. Fifth place went to Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), meaning three RS-GP bikes sit in the top five so far in Indonesia.
The fourth-fastest Aprilia, Ai Ogura (SuperFiles Trackhouse MotoGP Team), and last year’s Lombok winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) were Free Practice 1 crashers, with both sophomore stars uninjured in their separate incidents. The latter ended the session in P9, with the Japanese star P21.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio collected P6 and P7 in FP1, with Fabio Quartararo sticking his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP in eighth place to begin his weekend in promising fashion. And rounding out the top 10 behind his aforementioned teammate? Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).
Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:32.702 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Alex Escrig was the best of the rest with a 1:32.751 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Manuel Gonzalez was third-fastest with a 1:322.830 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate Senna Agius got fourth with a lap time of 1:32.955.
David Alonso crossed the finish line fifth on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex with a time of 1:33.015.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 17th with a 1:33.615 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) road course in 1:37.515, topping the field of 26 riders.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe was the best of the rest with a 1:38.041.
Maximo Quiles was third with a lap time of 1:38.206 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Joel Kelso finished the first session fourth with a lap time of 1:38.244 on his GRYD Racing Honda and his teammate Eddie O’Shea got fifth with a time of 1:38.330.
ASRA and BRL Expand Premier National Platform, Launch ASRA/BRL National Championship in 2027
Partnership creates first combined national championship; 2027 schedule released; new sportbike cost-containment programs to follow
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, (Oct. 8, 2026) — The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) and Bagger Racing League (BRL) announced today that they will expand their national motorcycle road racing platform in 2027 under a new banner: The ASRA/BRL National Championship. The ASRA/BRL National Championship will kick off at the CMP Motorsports Park in South Carolina and conclude at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
The championship brings two established racing programs to one national stage. ASRA contributes its superbike, production, sprint and endurance racing. BRL brings performance V-Twin racing to the same weekends, giving sportbike racers and V-Twin racers a national championship in front of a growing road racing audience.
“ASRA/BRL have been working toward building a national championship in the road racing world,” said Alex Spellman, an ASRA partner. “The ASRA/BRL National Championship is the next step.”
“The BRL has taken another big step in expanding its footprint across the United States,” said BRL founder Rob Buydos. “Collaborating with ASRA gives racers and fans a true national championship to contend for in front of a large, passionate road racing audience.”
The ASRA/BRL National Championship aims to:
Position ASRA and BRL as premier national championship organizations.
Give competitors more opportunities to race at iconic U.S. circuits under one championship.
Introduce opportunities and cost-containment programs for all racers.
Deliver a more comprehensive experience for spectators, sponsors and media, including livestreamed events.
Reach a nationwide audience beyond the track.
2027 ASRA/BRL National Championship Schedule
April 9-11 Carolina Motorsports Park Kershaw, SC
April 30 May 2 NCM Motorsports Park Bowling Green, KY
May 28-30 Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, WV
June 11-13 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
June 25-27 West Desert Motorsports Park Grantsville, UT
July 22-25 Mid Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, OH
August 6-8 Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, WV
August 20-22 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
August 27-29 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ
September 10-12 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
September 17-19 Roebling Road Raceway Bloomingdale, GA
October 14-17 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL
2027 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades Schedule
April 30- May 2 NCM Motorsports Park Bowling Green, Kentucky
June 22-25 West Desert Motorsports Park Grantsville, Utah
July 25 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio
August 20-22 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, Illinois
October 14-17 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida
Live-stream details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Media opportunities are available upon request.
For more information on the 2026 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades, log on to www.BaggerRacingLeague.com
Fans can follow the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades.
About the ASRA/BRL National Championship
The ASRA/BRL National Championship is a premier national racing platform beginning in 2027. Sanctioned by the AMA and led by the American Superbike Racing Association and the Bagger Racing League, the championship unites ASRA’s production and superbike road racing with Bagger Racing League’s V-Twin and bagger racing on a shared national championship.
About the Bagger Racing League (BRL)
The Bagger Racing League (BRL) is a premier, American road racing series for modified performance V-Twin motorcycles, specifically “baggers.” Founded by Rob Buydos, it serves as a platform for performance baggers to showcase the brands and riders’ abilities.
WorldWCR thanks Yamaha Motor Europe and JiR for their contribution to its launch and development.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) and Yamaha Motor Europe will conclude their partnership at the end of the 2026 season, following three seasons together.
Yamaha played a central role in bringing WorldWCR to the track in 2024, supplying the Yamaha R7 motorcycles that have formed the basis of the Championship throughout its first three seasons. Its involvement helped establish a new platform within the WorldSBK paddock, giving female riders opportunities to compete at World Championship level and showcase their talent to a global audience.
Since its opening round at Misano in June 2024, WorldWCR has welcomed 55 riders representing 25 nationalities, bringing together established competitors and emerging talent from around the world. Ana Carrasco claimed the inaugural title in 2024, followed by Maria Herrera in 2025.
WorldWCR extends its thanks to everyone at Yamaha and technical partner JiR for their commitment, technical expertise and support for the riders and teams. Their work has been an important part of establishing the Championship and delivering its first three seasons.
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director: “When we launched WorldWCR, our ambition was to give more female riders the opportunity to compete at World Championship level and show what they could do. Yamaha believed in that ambition from the beginning and helped make it possible. We would like to thank everyone at Yamaha and JiR for the commitment and hard work they have brought to these first three seasons. Together, we have created opportunities for riders, celebrated new champions and given fans new names to follow. As WorldWCR prepares for its next chapter, we remain committed to building on that work and helping more female talent progress in the sport.”
Kristian Daniel Sr., father of American road racer Kristian Daniel Jr., was found dead in a tunnel flooded by the hurricane-like storms that hit Catalonia. He was 43.
Just last week, the younger Daniel, who has raced in Europe for several years, had signed to race in the Moto3 World Championship with KTM. Daniel Sr. had moved the family from Los Angeles to Spain several years ago to allow his son to race in Europe.
According to media reports in Spain, the elder Daniel was found by authorities very close to the van in which father and son traveled daily to train on their motorcycles. The van was stuck inside a flooded tunnel in Les Franqueses del Vallès in Barcelona. The family had reported him missing the day before.
“I know you probably won’t be able to read this, and you don’t know how hard and surreal it is for me to write this message. But I want you to know that you should be proud. You gave me everything I need to be a great person,” Daniel Jr. posted on social media. “I would have loved to celebrate our successes, and it’s not fair that you were taken from me just as we were starting the real work. But it seems your time has come, and I want you to see me, Dad, because I’m going to go far. I will never give up, just like you taught me.”
• With just one month remaining in its final MotoGP season, Michelin looks back on 11 seasons at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing with “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP,” a six-part documentary series.
• Twenty-five riders, former riders, team managers, championship executives, journalists and Michelin Motorsport experts share exclusive, previously untold accounts of this collective journey.
• The first two episodes will be released on October 8, 2026, on the Michelin Motorsport and Michelin Group YouTube channels. The remaining four episodes will be released every Thursday at 2:00 p.m., with one new episode each week.
With just a few weeks remaining before its MotoGP journey comes to an end, Michelin has chosen to tell the story of the 11 seasons that have defined its return to the highest level of motorcycle racing. Not simply through victories, titles and records, but by giving a voice, openly and freely, to those who experienced this journey from the inside.
Entitled “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP,” this six-part documentary series takes viewers behind the scenes of Michelin’s involvement in the championship since its return to MotoGP in 2016.
Numerous figures from the paddock agreed to share their experiences and perspectives with Michelin. Speaking in their own words and with complete freedom, they look back on the defining moments of these 11 seasons and offer their personal perspective on this collective journey.
Beyond the performances, records and major technological advances that have shaped MotoGP’s recent history, the series is above all a tribute to the people who bring the sport to life. It captures their passion, their commitment to excellence and, above all, the trust built over the seasons between the riders and Michelin Motorsport people.
The first two episodes of “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP” will be available on October 8, 2026, on the Michelin Motorsport and Michelin Group YouTube channels. The remaining four episodes will be released weekly, every Thursday.
Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP
Documentary series of 6 episodes, 25 exclusive, previously untold accounts
First two episodes: October 8, 2026
Following four episodes: one new episode every Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Available on: Michelin Motorsport YouTube (@michelinmotorsport)
Episodes:
2016: The Comeback
Regain Trust
Listen to the Bike
Breaking Point
A New Era
Final Sprint
A Story Told by Those Who Lived It – Contributors
A total of 25 personalities agreed to share their exclusive stories with Michelin. World champions, riders, team managers, championship executives, journalists and Michelin Motorsport experts provide an inside perspective on the moments that defined these 11 seasons. Valentino Rossi reflects on the final chapter of his career, Marc Márquez discusses his accident and the long road back to the highest level, while Johann Zarco takes viewers behind the scenes of his incredible victory at Le Mans. Personal stories, anecdotes and different perspectives combine to tell not only the story of MotoGP’s evolution, but also that of the people who helped shape its history.
Riders and former riders: Marc Márquez, Valentino Rossi, Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, Jorge Martín, Fabio Quartararo, Maverick Viñales, Cal Crutchlow, Jack Miller and Johann Zarco.
Teams, manufacturers and championship organization: Lucio Cecchinello (LCR, Team Principal), Gigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse, General Manager), Alberto Puig (Honda/HRC, Team Manager), Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna Sports, CEO), Loris Capirossi (Dorna Sports / Race Direction) and Hervé Poncharal (Tech3, former Team Principal).
Journalists and media: Sylvain Guintoli (TNT Sports), Manuel Pecino (PecinoGP), Simon Patterson (The Race), Guido Meda (Sky Sport) and Michel Turco (author and journalist for Editions Larivière).
Michelin Motorsport: Piero Taramasso (Head of Activities), Jean-Claude Catalano (Team Technical Advisor), Jean-Philippe Cappelle (Development Director) and Nicolas Goubert (former Michelin Motorsport Technical Director). Maria Herrera also provides additional insight into Michelin’s involvement in motorcycle racing.
From 2016 to the Final Races of 2026 – Episode Summaries and Access
IMPORTANT: These episodes are being made available to you as an exclusive preview and are strictly confidential. Any distribution, reproduction or sharing is prohibited prior to their official release.
The first episode, “2016: The Comeback,” looks back at Michelin’s return to MotoGP and the considerable challenge of changing the championship’s sole tire supplier at the highest level of motorcycle racing.
The series does not seek to tell a story shaped solely by success. The second episode, “Regain Trust,” shows how dealing with setbacks and challenges helped strengthen the trust between Michelin, the riders and the teams.
With “Listen to the Bike,” the third episode opens on a wet track in precarious grip conditions before exploring the sensations and feedback experienced by the rider. The episode highlights a development process built around continuous dialogue between riders, engineers, teams and Michelin technicians.
The fourth episode, “Breaking Point,” focuses on the 2020 and 2021 seasons, which marked a turning point in MotoGP. The pandemic, Marc Márquez’s injury and the emergence of a new generation of riders reshaped the competitive order. This period of transition came to a symbolic close with Valentino Rossi’s farewell after more than two decades at the highest level of the sport.
In the fifth episode, “A New Era,” MotoGP enters a new chapter, with increasingly high-performance motorcycles and a new generation of riders. Michelin supports this evolution by continuously advancing its tires to push the boundaries of performance even further.
Finally, the “Final Sprint” episode brings the series to a close by looking back on eleven seasons during which Michelin supported MotoGP’s profound technological evolution, while celebrating an exceptional human adventure.
Across the six films, a story gradually emerges in which technology is ever-present, but trust remains the true common thread: trust between riders and their tires, between engineers and teams, and, above all, between people working together and facing the extreme demands of competition.
About Michelin:
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 122,600 people.
From left, David Aldana with 500cc World Champions Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. Senior), and Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Junior). Ryan Rawls photo.
The Barber Vintage Festival is happening this weekend and super fan Ryan Rawls is there taking photos.
Various riders made parade lap on different bikes, with Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. Senior) riding a ex-Surtees MV Agusta 500 Four, Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Junior) riding a KR211V MotoGP bike, Kevin Schwantz riding a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R, Chuck Huneycutt riding a Fast by Ferracci Ducati 750SS, and Stephen Mathews riding a Matchless G50, among others.
Barber was on hurricane watch with a forecast of heavy rains and high winds for Saturday and Sunday but on-track activities resumed Saturday morning. Scroll down for the latest official notices regarding hurricane precautions.
A Ryan Rawls selfie with David Aldana.
Another Ryan Rawls selfie, with 1993 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz.
Kevin Schwantz rode a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R on track. Racer John Jacobi (in blue Suzuki ECSTAR shirt) is seen in the background.
A Ryan Rawls selfie with journalist and racer Kent Kunitsugu.
Izan Guevara (28) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) road course in 1:32.337, topping the field of 28 riders and breaking Diogo Moreira’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:32.341 from 2025.
Alex Escrig was second-best with a time of 1:32.568 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 1:32.570 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez crossed the finish line fourth with a time of 1:32.596 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate, Senna Agius, got fifth with a lap time of 1:32.769.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 15th with a best time of 1:32.940 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
On song Guevara soars to lap record Friday top spot in Indonesia. The recent back-to-back winner turns up the wick again to lay down the gauntlet to title rival Gonzalez heading into the weekend.
Winner in Austria. Winner in Japan. And now the all-time lap record holder in Moto2 after the opening day of action at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Those accolades go to Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) as the rider second in the title chase lays down the gauntlet in Practice with a 1:32.337, 0.231s quicker than second-fastest Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team). Third place in a red-flagged Practice session went to Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team), despite the #96 encountering a technical issue in the closing stages of Friday’s running.
Moto2 Practice was red-flagged on two separate occasions. First, Manuel Gonzalez’s (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) visor flew off on his out-lap at the start of the session; then again when connectivity issues hit parts of the circuit with just over 12 minutes left on the clock. It was Gonzalez, the World Championship leader, who finished the session in P4, 0.259s adrift of his title rival.
Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) completed the top five, with two more 2026 race winners joining the Australian in the top seven on Friday – sixth place Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), and seventh fastest Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team). Lopez was another rider to experience a technical issue at the end of the session.
Despite a Turn 11 crash, Ayumu Sasaki (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team) earned P8 to sail into Q2, with Daniel Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) and David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) P9 and P10 respectively.
David Almansa (22) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track in 1:37.169, which led the field of 26 riders.
Maximo Quiles was second-best with a time of 1:37.257 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Matteo Bertelle, piloting his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:37.427.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe got fourth with a lap time of 1:37.558.
Adrian Fernandez finished the practice session fifth with a time of 1:37.654 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Almansa perfect to kickstart Moto3 at Mandalika. FP1 and Practice on top, the #22 had a flying start to action in Indonesia.
Aiming to keep his title aspirations alive for as long as possible, David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) was once again the rider to beat on Friday, just edging clear of Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team). Split by just 0.088s, it’s a tasty prospect going into the second match-point weekend.
Almansa was fast straight away and got down to the fastest lap time of the weekend thus far with a 1’37.169, fractionally quicker than Champion-elect Quiles. The two got up close and personal during the session, Quiles forcing Almansa to get out the way at Turn 16, a sign of things to come perhaps across the rest of the weekend. Rounding out the top three was Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP – MTA), just ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) and Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI).
There were headlining names who failed to clear the Practice hurdle and find themselves in Q1, including Gryd Racing duo Joel Kelso and Eddie O’Shea, both crashers at Turn 10. David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) missed out by 0.009s with P15 and is joined by the likes of Aragon podium finisher Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), British GP polesitter Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) and Czech GP winner Hakim Danish (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI). Valentin Perrone, on the podium at Buriram and Silverstone, also finds himself in Q1.
Heavy hitters in Q1, title challengers straight to Q2. Qualifying kicks off for Moto3 at 12:45 local time (UTC +8) on Saturday!
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Michelin-shod Aprilia Racing RS-GP26, the Italian rider turned a lap of 1:30.132 around the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:30.369 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin, was third with a lap of 1:30.398.
Pedro Acosta got fourth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 with a time of 1:30.426.
Raul Fernandez finished the first practice session fifth with a lap time of 1:30.534 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Bezzecchi leads Marc Marquez and Martin in Indonesia FP1. The top three in the championship rise to the top three in the opening session of the weekend on Lombok.
The red-hot favourites coming into this weekend at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia? Aprilia Racing. The fastest in Free Practice 1? Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi, last year’s polesitter and Sprint gold medallist, kickstarted the weekend in fine form to finish 0.237s clear of second-place Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) with a 1:30.132, as the reigning World Champion begins his weekend with an eye-catching P2. Meanwhile, World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) earned P3 to see the top three in the title race front the pack before this afternoon’s Practice.
And Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made it the championship 1-2-3-4 at the end of FP1, the KTM star was 0.294s away from Bezzecchi’s best effort. Fifth place went to Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), meaning three RS-GP bikes sit in the top five so far in Indonesia.
The fourth-fastest Aprilia, Ai Ogura (SuperFiles Trackhouse MotoGP Team), and last year’s Lombok winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) were Free Practice 1 crashers, with both sophomore stars uninjured in their separate incidents. The latter ended the session in P9, with the Japanese star P21.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio collected P6 and P7 in FP1, with Fabio Quartararo sticking his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP in eighth place to begin his weekend in promising fashion. And rounding out the top 10 behind his aforementioned teammate? Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP).
Izan Guevara (28) at Motegi. Photo courtesy BLU CRU Pramac Team.
Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:32.702 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Alex Escrig was the best of the rest with a 1:32.751 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Manuel Gonzalez was third-fastest with a 1:322.830 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate Senna Agius got fourth with a lap time of 1:32.955.
David Alonso crossed the finish line fifth on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex with a time of 1:33.015.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 17th with a 1:33.615 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa (22) at Motegi. Photo courtesy Intact GP.
David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.67-mile (4.30 km) road course in 1:37.515, topping the field of 26 riders.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe was the best of the rest with a 1:38.041.
Maximo Quiles was third with a lap time of 1:38.206 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Joel Kelso finished the first session fourth with a lap time of 1:38.244 on his GRYD Racing Honda and his teammate Eddie O’Shea got fifth with a time of 1:38.330.
BRL Bagger racer Brendan Foley seen during the 2026 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio. Photo by Vae Vang/ASRA.
ASRA and BRL Expand Premier National Platform, Launch ASRA/BRL National Championship in 2027
Partnership creates first combined national championship; 2027 schedule released; new sportbike cost-containment programs to follow
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, (Oct. 8, 2026) — The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) and Bagger Racing League (BRL) announced today that they will expand their national motorcycle road racing platform in 2027 under a new banner: The ASRA/BRL National Championship. The ASRA/BRL National Championship will kick off at the CMP Motorsports Park in South Carolina and conclude at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
The championship brings two established racing programs to one national stage. ASRA contributes its superbike, production, sprint and endurance racing. BRL brings performance V-Twin racing to the same weekends, giving sportbike racers and V-Twin racers a national championship in front of a growing road racing audience.
“ASRA/BRL have been working toward building a national championship in the road racing world,” said Alex Spellman, an ASRA partner. “The ASRA/BRL National Championship is the next step.”
“The BRL has taken another big step in expanding its footprint across the United States,” said BRL founder Rob Buydos. “Collaborating with ASRA gives racers and fans a true national championship to contend for in front of a large, passionate road racing audience.”
The ASRA/BRL National Championship aims to:
Position ASRA and BRL as premier national championship organizations.
Give competitors more opportunities to race at iconic U.S. circuits under one championship.
Introduce opportunities and cost-containment programs for all racers.
Deliver a more comprehensive experience for spectators, sponsors and media, including livestreamed events.
Reach a nationwide audience beyond the track.
2027 ASRA/BRL National Championship Schedule
April 9-11 Carolina Motorsports Park Kershaw, SC
April 30 May 2 NCM Motorsports Park Bowling Green, KY
May 28-30 Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, WV
June 11-13 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
June 25-27 West Desert Motorsports Park Grantsville, UT
July 22-25 Mid Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, OH
August 6-8 Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, WV
August 20-22 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
August 27-29 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ
September 10-12 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, IL
September 17-19 Roebling Road Raceway Bloomingdale, GA
October 14-17 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL
2027 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades Schedule
April 30- May 2 NCM Motorsports Park Bowling Green, Kentucky
June 22-25 West Desert Motorsports Park Grantsville, Utah
July 25 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio
August 20-22 Blackhawk Farms Raceway South Beloit, Illinois
October 14-17 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida
Live-stream details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Media opportunities are available upon request.
For more information on the 2026 Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades, log on to www.BaggerRacingLeague.com
Fans can follow the Drag Specialties Battle of the Baggers Presented by Memphis Shades.
About the ASRA/BRL National Championship
The ASRA/BRL National Championship is a premier national racing platform beginning in 2027. Sanctioned by the AMA and led by the American Superbike Racing Association and the Bagger Racing League, the championship unites ASRA’s production and superbike road racing with Bagger Racing League’s V-Twin and bagger racing on a shared national championship.
About the Bagger Racing League (BRL)
The Bagger Racing League (BRL) is a premier, American road racing series for modified performance V-Twin motorcycles, specifically “baggers.” Founded by Rob Buydos, it serves as a platform for performance baggers to showcase the brands and riders’ abilities.
WorldWCR thanks Yamaha Motor Europe and JiR for their contribution to its launch and development.
The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) and Yamaha Motor Europe will conclude their partnership at the end of the 2026 season, following three seasons together.
Yamaha played a central role in bringing WorldWCR to the track in 2024, supplying the Yamaha R7 motorcycles that have formed the basis of the Championship throughout its first three seasons. Its involvement helped establish a new platform within the WorldSBK paddock, giving female riders opportunities to compete at World Championship level and showcase their talent to a global audience.
Since its opening round at Misano in June 2024, WorldWCR has welcomed 55 riders representing 25 nationalities, bringing together established competitors and emerging talent from around the world. Ana Carrasco claimed the inaugural title in 2024, followed by Maria Herrera in 2025.
WorldWCR extends its thanks to everyone at Yamaha and technical partner JiR for their commitment, technical expertise and support for the riders and teams. Their work has been an important part of establishing the Championship and delivering its first three seasons.
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director: “When we launched WorldWCR, our ambition was to give more female riders the opportunity to compete at World Championship level and show what they could do. Yamaha believed in that ambition from the beginning and helped make it possible. We would like to thank everyone at Yamaha and JiR for the commitment and hard work they have brought to these first three seasons. Together, we have created opportunities for riders, celebrated new champions and given fans new names to follow. As WorldWCR prepares for its next chapter, we remain committed to building on that work and helping more female talent progress in the sport.”
Kristian Daniel Jr., left, shakes hands with father Kristian Daniel Sr. on the starting grid of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race at Assen in 2024. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Kristian Daniel Sr., father of American road racer Kristian Daniel Jr., was found dead in a tunnel flooded by the hurricane-like storms that hit Catalonia. He was 43.
Just last week, the younger Daniel, who has raced in Europe for several years, had signed to race in the Moto3 World Championship with KTM. Daniel Sr. had moved the family from Los Angeles to Spain several years ago to allow his son to race in Europe.
According to media reports in Spain, the elder Daniel was found by authorities very close to the van in which father and son traveled daily to train on their motorcycles. The van was stuck inside a flooded tunnel in Les Franqueses del Vallès in Barcelona. The family had reported him missing the day before.
“I know you probably won’t be able to read this, and you don’t know how hard and surreal it is for me to write this message. But I want you to know that you should be proud. You gave me everything I need to be a great person,” Daniel Jr. posted on social media. “I would have loved to celebrate our successes, and it’s not fair that you were taken from me just as we were starting the real work. But it seems your time has come, and I want you to see me, Dad, because I’m going to go far. I will never give up, just like you taught me.”
“Racing on Trust”: Michelin Looks Back on 11 MotoGP™ Seasons in a New Documentary Series.
• With just one month remaining in its final MotoGP season, Michelin looks back on 11 seasons at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing with “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP,” a six-part documentary series.
• Twenty-five riders, former riders, team managers, championship executives, journalists and Michelin Motorsport experts share exclusive, previously untold accounts of this collective journey.
• The first two episodes will be released on October 8, 2026, on the Michelin Motorsport and Michelin Group YouTube channels. The remaining four episodes will be released every Thursday at 2:00 p.m., with one new episode each week.
With just a few weeks remaining before its MotoGP journey comes to an end, Michelin has chosen to tell the story of the 11 seasons that have defined its return to the highest level of motorcycle racing. Not simply through victories, titles and records, but by giving a voice, openly and freely, to those who experienced this journey from the inside.
Entitled “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP,” this six-part documentary series takes viewers behind the scenes of Michelin’s involvement in the championship since its return to MotoGP in 2016.
Numerous figures from the paddock agreed to share their experiences and perspectives with Michelin. Speaking in their own words and with complete freedom, they look back on the defining moments of these 11 seasons and offer their personal perspective on this collective journey.
Beyond the performances, records and major technological advances that have shaped MotoGP’s recent history, the series is above all a tribute to the people who bring the sport to life. It captures their passion, their commitment to excellence and, above all, the trust built over the seasons between the riders and Michelin Motorsport people.
The first two episodes of “Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP” will be available on October 8, 2026, on the Michelin Motorsport and Michelin Group YouTube channels. The remaining four episodes will be released weekly, every Thursday.
Racing on Trust – A Decade of Michelin in MotoGP
Documentary series of 6 episodes, 25 exclusive, previously untold accounts
First two episodes: October 8, 2026
Following four episodes: one new episode every Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Available on: Michelin Motorsport YouTube (@michelinmotorsport)
Episodes:
2016: The Comeback
Regain Trust
Listen to the Bike
Breaking Point
A New Era
Final Sprint
A Story Told by Those Who Lived It – Contributors
A total of 25 personalities agreed to share their exclusive stories with Michelin. World champions, riders, team managers, championship executives, journalists and Michelin Motorsport experts provide an inside perspective on the moments that defined these 11 seasons. Valentino Rossi reflects on the final chapter of his career, Marc Márquez discusses his accident and the long road back to the highest level, while Johann Zarco takes viewers behind the scenes of his incredible victory at Le Mans. Personal stories, anecdotes and different perspectives combine to tell not only the story of MotoGP’s evolution, but also that of the people who helped shape its history.
Riders and former riders: Marc Márquez, Valentino Rossi, Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, Jorge Martín, Fabio Quartararo, Maverick Viñales, Cal Crutchlow, Jack Miller and Johann Zarco.
Teams, manufacturers and championship organization: Lucio Cecchinello (LCR, Team Principal), Gigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse, General Manager), Alberto Puig (Honda/HRC, Team Manager), Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna Sports, CEO), Loris Capirossi (Dorna Sports / Race Direction) and Hervé Poncharal (Tech3, former Team Principal).
Journalists and media: Sylvain Guintoli (TNT Sports), Manuel Pecino (PecinoGP), Simon Patterson (The Race), Guido Meda (Sky Sport) and Michel Turco (author and journalist for Editions Larivière).
Michelin Motorsport: Piero Taramasso (Head of Activities), Jean-Claude Catalano (Team Technical Advisor), Jean-Philippe Cappelle (Development Director) and Nicolas Goubert (former Michelin Motorsport Technical Director). Maria Herrera also provides additional insight into Michelin’s involvement in motorcycle racing.
From 2016 to the Final Races of 2026 – Episode Summaries and Access
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The first episode, “2016: The Comeback,” looks back at Michelin’s return to MotoGP and the considerable challenge of changing the championship’s sole tire supplier at the highest level of motorcycle racing.
The series does not seek to tell a story shaped solely by success. The second episode, “Regain Trust,” shows how dealing with setbacks and challenges helped strengthen the trust between Michelin, the riders and the teams.
With “Listen to the Bike,” the third episode opens on a wet track in precarious grip conditions before exploring the sensations and feedback experienced by the rider. The episode highlights a development process built around continuous dialogue between riders, engineers, teams and Michelin technicians.
The fourth episode, “Breaking Point,” focuses on the 2020 and 2021 seasons, which marked a turning point in MotoGP. The pandemic, Marc Márquez’s injury and the emergence of a new generation of riders reshaped the competitive order. This period of transition came to a symbolic close with Valentino Rossi’s farewell after more than two decades at the highest level of the sport.
In the fifth episode, “A New Era,” MotoGP enters a new chapter, with increasingly high-performance motorcycles and a new generation of riders. Michelin supports this evolution by continuously advancing its tires to push the boundaries of performance even further.
Finally, the “Final Sprint” episode brings the series to a close by looking back on eleven seasons during which Michelin supported MotoGP’s profound technological evolution, while celebrating an exceptional human adventure.
Across the six films, a story gradually emerges in which technology is ever-present, but trust remains the true common thread: trust between riders and their tires, between engineers and teams, and, above all, between people working together and facing the extreme demands of competition.
About Michelin:
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 122,600 people.
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