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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Estoril

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Estoril

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:35.546 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Alberto Surra was the best of the rest with a 1:35.598 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:35.925.

Alex Lowes crossed the finish line fourth on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini with a lap time of 1:36.084.

Xavi Vierge got fifth with a time of 1:36.147 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF-R1.

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:36.519 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

 

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More, from a press release issued by WSBK:

Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three. The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his penultimate MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round by taking first place in Free Practice 1 at the Tissot Estoril Round. The Italian rider was just half-a-tenth clear of upcoming star Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) at the Circuito Estoril as the #67 claimed second place, while Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was usurped by the rookie late on in WorldSBK’s opening session at Estoril.

 

 

 

Almost two weeks on from being crowned Champion, Bulega started his penultimate round in WorldSBK on top of the timesheets. The #11, running gold patches on his leathers to mark his success, set a 1’35.546s, to lead Free Practice 1 ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 heads to Estoril with a 2027 contract in his pocket with his current team, and off the back of a podium at Cremona, and started his weekend with second place. Lecuona, fresh from his maiden treble last time out, was third and 0.379s off his teammate.

 

 

 

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured Bimota started the weekend strongly as he was fourth, although he had been third until Surra’s late lap. The #22’s best time was a 1’36.084s. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) also improved late on in the 45-minute session to claim fifth with a 1’36.147s, demoting Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team). Despite the #19 ending up in sixth, it’s his best FP1 placing of the season; beating his previous best of P7.

 

 

 

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved up the order in the closing stages of FP1 to finish in seventh, although it was tight between Bautista, Sam Lowes and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven). Just 0.006s separated Bautista and the #14, while there was only 0.005s between Sam Lowes and ‘Balda’. The Italian’s best time was a 1’36.286s as he finished in eighth, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) completing the top nine ahead of home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).

 

 

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

  1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’35.546s
  2. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +0.052s
  3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.379s
  4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.538s
  5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.601s
  6. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.729s

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MotoGP: Fernandez Cracks Lap Record At Mandalika

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MotoGP: Fernandez Cracks Lap Record At Mandalika

Raul Fernandez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:28.725. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:28.832.

Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:28.944 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Jorge Martin, was third at 1:29.206.

Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:29.394 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.

Marc Marquez, riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, got fifth with a time of 1:29.426.

 

MOTOGP Practice

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Fernandez flies to P1 to beat Bezzecchi and Martin on Friday. Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand. 

Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was the fastest on Friday at Mandalika with the Spaniard setting a new all-time lap record to lead the charge into the rest of the weekend. A 1’28.725 perches the British GP winner on top in what was a crash-strewn session, leading Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and his Championship-leading teammate Jorge Martin with the Aprilias in mighty form, locking out the top three for the first time in Practice history.

 

FIRST HALF: Aldeguer and Quartararo crash

The first half of the session saw a couple of sizeable spills with 2025 Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) falling at the last corner before a fast one for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) at Turn 9. Both were OK and soon back out in the second half of the session, with ‘El Diablo’ consolidating a provisional Q2 spot.

 

 

 

FERNANDEZ FAST: the #25 goes P1

Into the second half of the session and it was Fernandez who took over at the top ahead of Di Giannantonio. Bezzecchi was sitting in third whilst Marc Marquez and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounded out the top five. Fast laps were needed by Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), all outside the top ten with 15 minutes on the clock.

 

 

 

MORE FALLERS: Bastianini, Moreira, Alex Marquez and Rins

Going into the business end of the session, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) suffered a fast fall at Turn 9, almost identical to Quartararo’s earlier in the session. The Beast was back up on his feet and rushing back to the pits, needing to get back to the track ASAP as he was stuck in P17. Fernandez lowered the benchmark again with a 1’29.252 before repeating it a lap later with a 1’28.725, a new all-time lap record. Marc Marquez moved into P2 before a big moment into Turn 1 whereas elsewhere, Aldeguer’s Ducati ground to a halt in the gravel. Also in the gravel after a fast Turn 11 crash, Moreira’s session was over, leaving the Brazilian in Q1.

More improvements came with a flurry in the final moments, with both Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) moving into P3 and P10 respectively. Alex Marquez was the latest crasher at Turn 16, leaving him in P7 and vulnerable whereas just moments later, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) was down at the final corner, likewise vulnerable with him P99. Then, Bastianini went down for a second time in what was a Friday afternoon to forget.

 

FRIDAY TOP 10: Aprilias 1-2-3

With the chequered flag out, nobody could get near Fernandez’s new lap record, the Spaniard with a 0.219s advantage over Bezzecchi. They were the only two riders able to get into the 1’28s, with Martin more than a quarter of a second back of his teammate in third. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a quiet and unassuming session with fourth, just ahead of Marc Marquez and Diggia. Quartararo booked his place in Q2 with P7, ahead of Alex Marquez, a late charge from Morbidelli and a salvaging effort from Bagnaia.

 

MISSING THE CUT: Rins and Miller a tenth out

Just missing the cut by 0.090s was Rins, with Miller likewise less than a tenth away from the top ten. Ogura is also in Q1 with P13 on Friday afternoon, ahead of Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Aldeguer and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). Moreira and Bastianini, after their falls, also headline in what is set to be an action-packed Q1 on Saturday.

MotoGP Practice results at Mandalika

Barber Vintage Festival: Photos From Ryan Rawls (Updated Again)

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Barber Vintage Festival: Photos From Ryan Rawls (Updated Again)

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.

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A Ryan Rawls selfie with David Aldana.

 

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Another Ryan Rawls selfie, with 1993 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz.

 

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Kevin Schwantz rode a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R on track. Racer John Jacobi (in blue Suzuki ECSTAR shirt) is seen in the background.

 

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A Ryan Rawls selfie with journalist and racer Kent Kunitsugu.

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Barber Status Saturday

 

 

Moto2: Guevara Breaks Record In Indonesia

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Moto2: Guevara Breaks Record In Indonesia

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.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

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.

Full Moto2 Indonesia Practice results!

Moto3: Almansa Is Best Friday Afternoon At Mandalika

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Moto3: Almansa Is Best Friday Afternoon At Mandalika

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. 

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

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!

Moto3 Practice results from Mandalika

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Heads FP1 In Indonesia

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MotoGP: Bezzecchi Heads FP1 In Indonesia

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.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:  

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). 

 

 

 

Indonesia MotoGP FP1 results!

Moto2: Guevara Tops Opening Practice At Mandalika

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Moto2: Guevara Tops Opening Practice At Mandalika

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.

Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice In Indonesia

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Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice In Indonesia

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.

 

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ASRA And BRL Launching Bagger National Championship In 2027

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ASRA And BRL Launching Bagger National Championship In 2027
 

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 and Yamaha End Partnership After Three Seasons

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WorldWCR and Yamaha End Partnership After Three Seasons

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.” 

WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Estoril

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Nicolo Bulega (11) at Estoril. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Circuito Estoril, in Portugal. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.60-mile (4.18 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:35.546 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Alberto Surra was the best of the rest with a 1:35.598 on his Motocorsa Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:35.925.

Alex Lowes crossed the finish line fourth on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini with a lap time of 1:36.084.

Xavi Vierge got fifth with a time of 1:36.147 on his Pata Maxus Yamaha YZF-R1.

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:36.519 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

 

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More, from a press release issued by WSBK:

Bulega pips Surra in WorldSBK FP1 at Estoril by 0.052s, Lecuona completes top three. The 2026 Champion started off his weekend with top spot ahead of rookie Surra, while Lecuona dropped to third late on in FP1. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his penultimate MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round by taking first place in Free Practice 1 at the Tissot Estoril Round. The Italian rider was just half-a-tenth clear of upcoming star Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) at the Circuito Estoril as the #67 claimed second place, while Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was usurped by the rookie late on in WorldSBK’s opening session at Estoril.

 

 

 

Almost two weeks on from being crowned Champion, Bulega started his penultimate round in WorldSBK on top of the timesheets. The #11, running gold patches on his leathers to mark his success, set a 1’35.546s, to lead Free Practice 1 ahead of rookie Surra. The #67 heads to Estoril with a 2027 contract in his pocket with his current team, and off the back of a podium at Cremona, and started his weekend with second place. Lecuona, fresh from his maiden treble last time out, was third and 0.379s off his teammate.

 

 

 

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) ensured Bimota started the weekend strongly as he was fourth, although he had been third until Surra’s late lap. The #22’s best time was a 1’36.084s. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) also improved late on in the 45-minute session to claim fifth with a 1’36.147s, demoting Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team). Despite the #19 ending up in sixth, it’s his best FP1 placing of the season; beating his previous best of P7.

 

 

 

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) moved up the order in the closing stages of FP1 to finish in seventh, although it was tight between Bautista, Sam Lowes and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven). Just 0.006s separated Bautista and the #14, while there was only 0.005s between Sam Lowes and ‘Balda’. The Italian’s best time was a 1’36.286s as he finished in eighth, with Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) completing the top nine ahead of home hero Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).

 

 

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

  1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’35.546s
  2. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) +0.052s
  3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.379s
  4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.538s
  5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.601s
  6. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.729s

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MotoGP: Fernandez Cracks Lap Record At Mandalika

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Raul Fernandez (25) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

Raul Fernandez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:28.725. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marco Bezzecchi’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:28.832.

Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:28.944 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Jorge Martin, was third at 1:29.206.

Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:29.394 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.

Marc Marquez, riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, got fifth with a time of 1:29.426.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Fernandez flies to P1 to beat Bezzecchi and Martin on Friday. Aprilia rule the Mandalika roost on Friday but it’s not the two title contenders with the upper hand. 

Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was the fastest on Friday at Mandalika with the Spaniard setting a new all-time lap record to lead the charge into the rest of the weekend. A 1’28.725 perches the British GP winner on top in what was a crash-strewn session, leading Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and his Championship-leading teammate Jorge Martin with the Aprilias in mighty form, locking out the top three for the first time in Practice history.

 

FIRST HALF: Aldeguer and Quartararo crash

The first half of the session saw a couple of sizeable spills with 2025 Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) falling at the last corner before a fast one for Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) at Turn 9. Both were OK and soon back out in the second half of the session, with ‘El Diablo’ consolidating a provisional Q2 spot.

 

 

 

FERNANDEZ FAST: the #25 goes P1

Into the second half of the session and it was Fernandez who took over at the top ahead of Di Giannantonio. Bezzecchi was sitting in third whilst Marc Marquez and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounded out the top five. Fast laps were needed by Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), all outside the top ten with 15 minutes on the clock.

 

 

 

MORE FALLERS: Bastianini, Moreira, Alex Marquez and Rins

Going into the business end of the session, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) suffered a fast fall at Turn 9, almost identical to Quartararo’s earlier in the session. The Beast was back up on his feet and rushing back to the pits, needing to get back to the track ASAP as he was stuck in P17. Fernandez lowered the benchmark again with a 1’29.252 before repeating it a lap later with a 1’28.725, a new all-time lap record. Marc Marquez moved into P2 before a big moment into Turn 1 whereas elsewhere, Aldeguer’s Ducati ground to a halt in the gravel. Also in the gravel after a fast Turn 11 crash, Moreira’s session was over, leaving the Brazilian in Q1.

More improvements came with a flurry in the final moments, with both Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) moving into P3 and P10 respectively. Alex Marquez was the latest crasher at Turn 16, leaving him in P7 and vulnerable whereas just moments later, Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) was down at the final corner, likewise vulnerable with him P99. Then, Bastianini went down for a second time in what was a Friday afternoon to forget.

 

FRIDAY TOP 10: Aprilias 1-2-3

With the chequered flag out, nobody could get near Fernandez’s new lap record, the Spaniard with a 0.219s advantage over Bezzecchi. They were the only two riders able to get into the 1’28s, with Martin more than a quarter of a second back of his teammate in third. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a quiet and unassuming session with fourth, just ahead of Marc Marquez and Diggia. Quartararo booked his place in Q2 with P7, ahead of Alex Marquez, a late charge from Morbidelli and a salvaging effort from Bagnaia.

 

MISSING THE CUT: Rins and Miller a tenth out

Just missing the cut by 0.090s was Rins, with Miller likewise less than a tenth away from the top ten. Ogura is also in Q1 with P13 on Friday afternoon, ahead of Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Aldeguer and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). Moreira and Bastianini, after their falls, also headline in what is set to be an action-packed Q1 on Saturday.

MotoGP Practice results at Mandalika

Barber Vintage Festival: Photos From Ryan Rawls (Updated Again)

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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.

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A Ryan Rawls selfie with David Aldana.

 

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Another Ryan Rawls selfie, with 1993 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz.

 

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Kevin Schwantz rode a 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R on track. Racer John Jacobi (in blue Suzuki ECSTAR shirt) is seen in the background.

 

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A Ryan Rawls selfie with journalist and racer Kent Kunitsugu.

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Barber Status Saturday

 

 

Moto2: Guevara Breaks Record In Indonesia

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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.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

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.

Full Moto2 Indonesia Practice results!

Moto3: Almansa Is Best Friday Afternoon At Mandalika

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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. 

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:

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!

Moto3 Practice results from Mandalika

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Heads FP1 In Indonesia

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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.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:  

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). 

 

 

 

Indonesia MotoGP FP1 results!

Moto2: Guevara Tops Opening Practice At Mandalika

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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.

Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice In Indonesia

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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.

 

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ASRA And BRL Launching Bagger National Championship In 2027

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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 and Yamaha End Partnership After Three Seasons

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WorldWCR Race start. Photo courtesy WSBK.

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.” 

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