The Road To MotoGP has turned rocky for former CMRA and MotoAmerica Mini Cup Champion Mikey Lou Sanchez, who turns 15 on May 11th. According to his parents, the talented young Texan lost his ride with Andifer American Racing after a challenging first round in the 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Series, at Estoril, Portugal despite his parents paying the team for his season-long ride, in advance. It’s a cautionary tale for American families trying to follow the DORNA Road To MotoGP in a foreign land.
His mom Trinity Richardson Sanchez wrote, “Mikey raced the first round at Estoril. He struggled in the beginning and unfortunately didn’t qualify for the main race. He had to go into the Last Chance race Sunday morning, with only the top two advancing to the main race, (but) Mikey pulled it off and finished 2nd. He then went into Race 1 starting 30th (dead last) on the grid. With mixed conditions Mikey was able to move all the way up to 8th position, only to crash out with 5 laps to go!
“Race 2 in the afternoon the conditions were good, and Mikey was able to move all the way up to 15th position only to be hit from behind in the last turn on the last lap which resulted in another crash and another dnf…”
His parents, Trinity and “Big Mike” Sanchez, issued the following statement:
“On behalf of Mikey Lou Sanchez, we are announcing the termination of our project with the Andifer American Racing Team for the 2025 season effective immediately. We had high hopes for this collaboration, however, due to unexpected and irreconcilable differences we are parting ways with the team. News for the remainder of the season is coming soon and we look forward to gridding up for the next race in Jerez. Thank you to all of the people who continue to support Mikey throughout his racing career.”
Texan Mikey Lou Sanchez in 2024, when he started racing in the European Talent Cup in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship. Photo courtesy Sanchez Racing.
Asked to comment on the situation today at Le Mans by Roadracing World’s Mathilde Gasnier, American Racing owner Eitan Butbul declined to comment, said he is not the manager of Andifer American Racing and that Roadracing World should talk to the manager of the American Racing affiliated JuniorGP team, which Trinity Richardson Sanchez has identified as American Racing’s Ricard Jove.
We will post additional information as it becomes available.
American Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) in action during 2023. Photo courtesy Finetwork MIR Racing Team.
American Mikey Lou Sanchez in 2024. Photo courtesy Finetwork MIR Racing Team.
Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) road course in 1:34.744, topping the field of 26 riders and breaking his own All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.868 from 2024.
Diogo Moreira was second-best with a time of 1:35.079 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
Filip Salac did a third-fastest 1:35.127 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 23th with a best time of 1:35.990 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Moto2™ sees Gonzalez complete Friday clean sweep. Le Mans may have a new master in Moto2™ – Manuel Gonzalez was in a class of his own.
Despite a red flag towards the end of the session intensifying the need for a lap time further, nobody was able to land a blow on Manuel Gonzalez’s (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) Le Mans charge as the Spaniard went unbeaten on Friday in France. Diogo Moreira’s (Italtrans Racing Team) late lap saw the Brazilian grab P2 ahead of third place Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team).
It was an eventful afternoon affair in Moto2, with some notable crashes and gremlins. Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was an early faller at Turn 7 but was thankfully OK, whilst Salac suffered a mechanical problem around the halfway point. Then, with just over five minutes to go, a red flag for a fall involving Alex Escrig (KLINT Forward Factory Team) at Turn 14 brought out at the red flag due to gravel on track.
On the restart of the session, more yellow flags and a flurry of crashes. The first was Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team) at Turn 3, whilst Adrian Huertas (Italtrans Racing Team), David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) were all fallers too. With so many yellow, it was hard to find improvements but in any case, like in the morning, honours went to Manuel Gonzalez, with Brazilian ace Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) second and Czech star Salac keeping third. Teammate Dixon and Celestino Vietti (Folladore Speed RS Team) completed the top five ahead of Navarro, whilst one late improver was Sergio Garcia (QJMotor – FRINSA – MSI).
Vietti’s teammate Alonso Lopez took eighth ahead of Albert Arenas (Italjet Gresini Moto2), with Tony Arbolino (bLU cRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) rounding out the top ten. Deniz Öncü’s crash wasn’t enough to undo his hard work for a position in Q2 as he clinched 11th, ahead of Aron Canet, Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Izan Guevara (bLU cRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2). Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (RW Idrofoglia Racing GP), Dani Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and David Alonso will be heavyweight names going via Q1.
David Muñoz led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Muñoz used his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.6-mile track in 1:40.236, which led the field of 26 riders.
Ryusei Yamanaka was second-best with a time of 1:40.341 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.379.
Muñoz mounts late charge to lead Practice at Le Mans. An early crash wasn’t enough to derail the #64 in a red-flagged afternoon Moto3™ session.
Moto3 was its usual energetic and frenetic self in a 35-minute session to determine who moves into Q2 directly and who has to fight it out in Q1. Topping the session without any such dramas, David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) bounced back from a crash at Turn 14 to go top late on and lead the charge into Saturday.
Muñoz led the way at the chequered flag but he highsided on the exit of Turn 14 early on in the session. A second faller at the corner a few minutes later was Jakob Rosenthaler (DENSSI Racing – BOE), which then resulted gravel on the circuit and a red flag whilst the marshals cleaned up. On the return to the track, Turn 14 was proving problematic as rookie sensation Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) saved a big moment before Rosenthaler’s teammate Cormac Buchanan crashed there in a similar way. This caused for yellow flags and then, in the closing stages, Buchanan fell again, making it two in one session for the #14 New Zealander.
This meant more yellow flags but sneaking a lap in to go top – after missing the first half of the session, Muñoz pipped Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and the morning’s fastest rider, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing). Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) crashed at Turn 11 despite his best efforts to repeat his COTA save but came home fourth, ahead of best rookie and returnee Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and fellow rookie Pini. Completing the top seven, Quiles’ teammate, Dennis Foggia.
Following his big crash in the morning, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) was solid to move through with P8, whilst Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) struggled throughout but salvaged ninth. Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) rounded out the top ten ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA), David Almansa (Leopard Racing) – who crept in during the closing minutes – and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), making it four rookies into Q2 as well as the home Tech 3 outfit. Big names missing out included Perrone’s teammate Jacob Roulstone, Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Riccardo Rossi (Rivacold Snipers Team).
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship practice Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the six-time World Champion turned a lap of 1:30.764 around the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Brad Binder was second-best with a 1:31.340 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Alex Marquez was third with a lap of 1:31.384 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Marc Marquez tops Le Mans FP1 from Binder. The six-time MotoGP Champion makes a rapid start in France as Quartararo and Zarco enjoy a promising launch into the weekend on home turf.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) was fastest out of the traps in FP1 at the Michelin Grand Prix of France thanks to a 1:30.764 time. That morning session best lap was enough for the six-time MotoGP Champion to beat second place Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) by a healthy 0.576s, while title race leader Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completed the top three, 0.620s shy of his elder brother’s pace.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) began the weekend with a P4, the Italian is also six tenths away from the #93’s impressive pace, with rookie Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) enjoying FP1 having rounded out the top five.
The reigning Moto2 World Champion was a place ahead of home hero Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), the French star was 0.678s away from top spot, with countryman Johann Zarco (LCR Honda Castrol) beginning his home GP in P8.
There were crashes for Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in FP1, both riders were OK, with the latter ending the session in P7.
The all-important Friday afternoon Practice session bursts into life at 15:00 local time (UTC+2).
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:34.916 to lead the field of 27 riders.
The Brit, Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 1:35.018 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
Italian rider, Tony Arbolino was third-fastest with a 1:35.077 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:35.813 on his American Racing Team Kalex.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) road course in 1:40.882, topping the field of 26 riders.
Ryusei Yamanaka was the best of the rest with a 1:41.000 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI and his teammate Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 1:41.243.
Road racing made its return to Utah last weekend in a big way! The highly anticipated 2025 season opener for the Utah Sport Bike Association took place May 3-4 at the world class Burt Brothers Motorpark (formerly known as Utah Motorsports Campus). The USBA raised the bar this season providing a race program that adds even more excitement and value for their racers by introducing Qualifying for all classes and Saturday’s premier event, the Endurance Race. Add this to the coveted Burt Brothers “King of the Mountain” race and a refined sprint race schedule and these are race weekends you won’t want to miss.
There was a buzz around the paddock Saturday morning beyond that of race engines warming up. Who was going to set the fastest laps for their respective classes and start from pole position in their races? Racers didn’t have to wait long to find out as the track went hot at 8:00 a.m. and the fast-qualifying laps started coming in! When KOM racers went out for their first qualifying session things picked up right where they left off as reigning #1 plate holder Anthony Norton and previous club champion Brian Childree topped the charts. In the second qualifying session, Norton bested his previous time and ripped off a 1:33.7 lap, solidifying p1, followed local legend Shane Turpin making his return to the grid who went 1:36.7 seating him 3rd behind Childree’s 1:36.5 in 2nd. The fastest Novice qualifier was new racer Alex Cantrell with a respectable 1:40.5 which was just the beginning of an epic weekend for him.
With the grids set, time to go racing!
The first “lights out” of the season was the Precision Fab Machinery Middleweight SBK Novice race! Racers were fighting for PFab purse money paid in both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races for the class. Fastest novice qualifier, Alex Cantrell went straight to work with the holeshot and put his head down for 7 laps to take the victory and a paycheck but the battle raged for the final podium spots where Landon Mattson lead Dakota Burford across the line for 2nd and 3rd both earning their piece of the purse money. Alex went on to win 8 novice races on the weekend and plans to join the expert ranks for Round 2 in just 3 weeks.
Alex Cantrell (225) battling with Isaac Loynd (609). Photo by Richard Jellerson/courtesy USBA.
The action continued as Saturday sprint races rolled on with intense battles and non-stop racing action leading into the day’s Main Event, the return of Endurance racing to USBA.
Teams and solo riders took to the grid with a mix of strategies and bikes to start the race. Starting 1-2 for the race were heavy hitters Anthony “Lugnut” Norton aboard the Precision Fab Kawasaki ZX-10R and Shane “Tornado” Turpin piloting his Paradigm Racing Yamaha R6. The two rubbed elbows off the grid and leaning into Turn 1 where Norton secured the holeshot, but Turpin latched on, and they rode Dunlop to Dunlop for 4 laps. On lap 5, Turn 5, Turpin took a hard tumble from P2, bringing out a red-flag stop, and riders returned to hot pit. Unfortunately, Shane was unable to remount for the restart due to injuries sustained; we all wish him a speedy recovery and hope he returns to the grid soon. On the restart, Norton once again nailed the light and led for a 30-minute stint before handing the bike over to teammate Kohl Burmester, who rode the Racers Edge Dunlop-shod Kawaski for the remainder of the race and straight to victory lane! The top ironman solo rider, was Mark Taylor on his ultra lightweight entry; he finished just two laps down to the top overall finishers. Endurance racing is back!
On Sunday morning, sprint racing action continued. Norton showed some serious pace in the morning’s Open Superstock race, looking prepared to defend his KOM streak when the premier race was to take place just after lunch. With the threat of wet weather coming, all eyes were on the sky! Just 30 minutes before last call for the Burt Brothers King of the Mountain race, the skies opened up and down came the rain. Race Direction rightfully declared it a “wet race” and racers scrambled to mount their rain or DOT tires to then take their grid positions. Revs up, lights out, and Lou Saccoccio led the KOM racers into Turn 1 on the damp track, but Norton leaped into the lead through Turn 3. Brian Naylor aboard his ZX-6R found his way to P2 on Lap 1 with Lou in tow and a hard-charging Alex Zinaich lurking behind! On Lap 2, Zinaich exchanged places with Lou for 3rd and then on Lap 3 Alex overtook Naylor for 2nd. On the same lap Lou found his way past Naylor for 3rd and the top 3 were Norton, Zinaich, Saccoccio, with Brian Naylor 4th representing the top Middleweight rider in the running order. In tricky conditions with a drying track, Norton seemed to be managing his lead while Zinaich put in consistent laps attempting to close the gap but as the laps wound down and the checkered flag waved it was Norton taking 1st with Zinaich 2nd, and Lou Saccoccio bringing his R1 home in 3rd, all three claiming their piece of the hefty Burt Brothers Tire & Service Purse Money.
Anthony Norton trying to cool his rain tires on a drying track during the KOM Race. Photo by Richard Jellerson/courtesy USBA.
This was Alex Zinaich’s first KOM podium and when asked about his race he said “With the race declared wet, at first call I chose to run an old Q3+ and Q4 that I had. Turned out I pulled a ‘Jack Miller’ and got the tire choice right. By Lap 2 the track had dried out a bit and I watched everyone boil their rains off. I’m happy to get on the box this weekend. I would like to thank my fiancé Aubrey Credaroli and The Jojo for their relentless pit crew support. Also, thanks to Young Powersports of Centerville, Bison Track and azridingacademy.”
After a long weekend of racing, reigning club champion Norton was all smiles and when asked about his weekend he had this to say: “What a Blast. Awesome to have the entire Precision Fab Machinery team here supporting me and the USBA. The Endurance race was a blast, and their support made it even more fun. Thanks to my friend and teammate Kohl for riding his butt off to help us secure the win! Damon, with Legal Ride, came out to race and support me as well. Great to have him out and his help wrenching to get the bike ready for the weird conditions of KOM. So great having these people all in my corner. Great job by the club and Race Direction creating an exciting and safe weekend for us racers! Also, I want to wish a speedy recovery to Shane (Turpin), it’s an honor to share the racetrack with The Tornado and I hope to battle again soon.”
Round 1 is in the books and that was just a taste of the excitement this season has in store. We are just three short weeks away from Round 2 which will be held on the West course at Burt Brothers Motorpark, and we can’t wait! Join us for endurance and sign up early to save on your entry fees. The USBA would like to thank title sponsor Utah Motorcycle Law for all they do to help the show continue to grow here in Utah and of course we couldn’t do it without all our class sponsors, fans, and of course the race warriors on track! We will see you all May 25-26 for Round 2! Visit Utahsba.com for more details.
KTM Red Bull’s Pedro Acosta has been cleared to take part in this weekend’s Michelin Grand Prix of France. Acosta underwent surgery after the Jerez round for chronic compartment syndrome on his right forearm.
Somkiat Chantra. Photo by Michael Gougis.
However, IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra, who also had surgery for arm pump on April 30, will not be on the track at Le Mans. Dr. Xavier Mir, who did the procedure, recommended more time off before returning to racing, and the team agreed.
Somkiat Chantra (35). Photo by Michael Gougis.
“The team fully supports Somkiat’s recovery process and looks forward to welcoming him back on track soon,” LCR Honda said.
Lewis Earns Podium; Collins Achieves Season-Best Top 10; Nassaney Fights Through Injury; Williams Shows Determination Despite Crash.
(Braselton, GA) — The latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship took place at Road Atlanta, and Altus Motorsports continued to build momentum with standout performances from its four-rider lineup. With changing weather conditions and a deep field, the team showed both speed and resilience.
Supersport – Continued Progress Across the Board
Jake Lewis on his Yamaha YZF-R9 at Road Atlanta.
After qualifying 5th in Q2, Jake Lewis backed up his speed with two solid results in the races on his Yamaha YZF-R9. He led almost the entirety of Race 1 in mixed conditions but had to settle for 2nd. He followed it with 6th in Race 2, keeping himself well inside the top 10 in the championship standings
Jake Lewis: “It stings a bit to lead the entire race and lose a win on the last lap but I’m still really happy with that ride. We have made really good progress with the R9 since Barber and will hopefully be fighting for these podiums the rest of the season. I have to give a huge thank you to the whole Altus Motorsports Team for busting their butts for me. My Crew Chief, Jeremy McWilliams; my mechanic, Will; LJ; and Murph on the electronics.”
Torin Collins on his Suzuki GSX-R750 at Road Atlanta.
Torin Collins had his strongest weekend yet, qualifying 10th and finishing 13th in Race 1, before a season-best 8th in Race 2 on his Suzuki GSX-R750.
Torin Collins: “Great confidence booster in Atlanta. The bike and team were dialed in, and we found a solid direction in setup—it showed on track. A strong P10 in qualifying set the tone for the weekend. Race 1 was tricky with the 50/50 conditions, but I managed to bring it home with more points on the board. Race 2 was the highlight—rode hard and aggressive, battled throughout, and came away with a solid P8 and my first top 10 of the season. Even with a nagging thumb injury, my pace was right there with the front group, which is a great sign of what’s to come. We’re building momentum.”
Owen Williams on his Suzuki GSX-R750 at Road Atlanta.
Owen Williams qualified lower than he wanted in 17th aboard his Suzuki GSX-R750. After a great start in Race 1, he worked his way up to 10th, right behind teammate Jaret Nassaney, by lap 3. Unfortunately, Jaret crashed and Owen ran off track after taking avoiding action and was pushed to the back, but he fought his way back to 23rd. Attempting to move up quickly into Turn 1 in Race 2, he was a bit overaggressive and crashed out.
Owen Williams: “Atlanta was a roller coaster of conditions and unexpected challenges. However, I’m leaving the weekend feeling confident and ready to bring the fight for the top ten for round 3 at my favorite track in Wisconsin.”
Jaret Nassaney on his Yamaha YZF-R9 at Road Atlanta.
Jaret Nassaney had perhaps the most turbulent weekend of all. After losing a chain in Practice 1 that destroyed his swingarm and motor, the team rebuilt his YZF-R9 in time for Q1. He qualified 13th. He had an amazing start in Race 1 and, despite the challenging mixed conditions, he moved up to 9th place. He felt good and was pushing hard, confident in his top-5 pace. Unfortunately, he lost the rear on the exit of turn 1 and crashed out of the race. He took the Sunday start a bit battered and bruised, but toughed it out to finish in 14th.
Jaret Nassaney: “Yeah, a bit of a roller coaster weekend! Race 1 was wet but drying—I got an amazing start and was up to 9th by the first lap. I felt like I had the pace for the top 5, but the rear snapped coming out of Turn 1 and launched me off. Beat up my hand and elbow pretty good. Race 2, I was more beat up than I realized. My shoulder and elbow were hurting, plus I had some brake fade, but salvaged a few points in 14th. Not the weekend I was hoping for, but I’ll keep working and come back stronger.”
The Altus Motorsports squad showed fight, pace, and continued improvement at Road Atlanta. With confidence growing and Road America next on the calendar, the team is aiming to convert lessons learned into podium performances.
“The entire team is really starting to gel,” said George Nassaney, Team Owner. “It feels like a family which is the vibe we have always strived for at Altus. Despite the crashes, I am extremely proud of how all of our riders are doing and the way our crew is stepping up to support them. I am really looking forward to the rest of the season.”
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Yamaha Motorsports, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, HotBodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., GP Racing, K-Tech, Maxima Racing Oils, Attack Racing, Team Hammer, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing.
Road Atlanta, GA — PS Squared Racing made an inspiring and determined debut in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class this past weekend at Road Atlanta, fielding talented rider Cory Ventura on the Aprilia RSV4 1100. Backed by Crew Chief Brandon Cole of Powersport Supply and Lead Mechanic William Luce, the team faced and overcame adversity in what proved to be a memorable first outing.
Following a promising first qualifying session that showcased Ventura’s pace and the competitiveness of the RSV4 1100, the team encountered a mechanical issue heading into the drying second qualifying session. The issue ultimately led to a crash that caused significant damage to the motorcycle, rendering it unrepairable, missing Saturday’s opening race.
The new PS Squared (a.k.a. PS2) Racing Team, (from left) Lead Mechanic William Luce, Crew Chief Brandon Cole, rider Cory Ventura, and team owners Dr. Carl Price and Cathy Price. Photo by Brian J Nelson/courtesy PS2.
Undeterred, the PS Squared crew sprang into action. Working tirelessly through the night, Cole and Luce converted a demo bike—acquired from Aprilia and ridden on the street earlier that same day—into a fully prepared race machine. The effort not only demonstrated the exceptional versatility and capability of the Aprilia RSV4 1100 but also underscored its remarkable closeness to competition-spec motorcycles straight from the showroom floor.
Under clear skies Sunday morning, Ventura took to the track for warm-up, familiarizing himself with the hastily prepped machine. By race time, he confidently lined up on the grid for Race 2—an achievement that brought immense satisfaction to the entire team. A strong start saw Ventura quickly settle into a rhythm, clocking lap times several seconds faster than his qualifying efforts. His pace would have placed him in contention for a top-10 finish, affirming both the potential of the bike and the capabilities of the team. Unfortunately a minor mechanical gremlin led to his premature retirement from the race.
Reflecting on the weekend, Ventura remarked, “Now we have something to work with.”
PS Squared Racing would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Robem Engineering, without whom none of this would have been possible. The team also wishes to thank its supporters and partners whose backing made this effort a reality: Piaggio Group North America / Aprilia, Imperial Sportbikes, Infinity Fall Protection, and our technical partners Thermosman / Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires, SC Project Exhaust / Motovation, Blud Lubricants, and Vesrah Brakes.
With valuable experience gained and momentum building, PS Squared is excited to continue developing the impressive Aprilia RSV4 1100 as they set their sights on the next round at Road America. The team is eager to carry forward the progress made at Road Atlanta and continue showcasing their determination and skill throughout the MotoAmerica season.
Texan Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) racing in FIM JuniorGP/European Talent Cup at Estoril in 2024. Photo courtesy Mikey Lou Sanchez Racing.
FIRST PERSON/OPINION:
By John Ulrich
The Road To MotoGP has turned rocky for former CMRA and MotoAmerica Mini Cup Champion Mikey Lou Sanchez, who turns 15 on May 11th. According to his parents, the talented young Texan lost his ride with Andifer American Racing after a challenging first round in the 2025 FIM JuniorGP European Talent Cup Series, at Estoril, Portugal despite his parents paying the team for his season-long ride, in advance. It’s a cautionary tale for American families trying to follow the DORNA Road To MotoGP in a foreign land.
His mom Trinity Richardson Sanchez wrote, “Mikey raced the first round at Estoril. He struggled in the beginning and unfortunately didn’t qualify for the main race. He had to go into the Last Chance race Sunday morning, with only the top two advancing to the main race, (but) Mikey pulled it off and finished 2nd. He then went into Race 1 starting 30th (dead last) on the grid. With mixed conditions Mikey was able to move all the way up to 8th position, only to crash out with 5 laps to go!
“Race 2 in the afternoon the conditions were good, and Mikey was able to move all the way up to 15th position only to be hit from behind in the last turn on the last lap which resulted in another crash and another dnf…”
His parents, Trinity and “Big Mike” Sanchez, issued the following statement:
“On behalf of Mikey Lou Sanchez, we are announcing the termination of our project with the Andifer American Racing Team for the 2025 season effective immediately. We had high hopes for this collaboration, however, due to unexpected and irreconcilable differences we are parting ways with the team. News for the remainder of the season is coming soon and we look forward to gridding up for the next race in Jerez. Thank you to all of the people who continue to support Mikey throughout his racing career.”
Texan Mikey Lou Sanchez in 2024, when he started racing in the European Talent Cup in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship. Photo courtesy Sanchez Racing.
Asked to comment on the situation today at Le Mans by Roadracing World’s Mathilde Gasnier, American Racing owner Eitan Butbul declined to comment, said he is not the manager of Andifer American Racing and that Roadracing World should talk to the manager of the American Racing affiliated JuniorGP team, which Trinity Richardson Sanchez has identified as American Racing’s Ricard Jove.
We will post additional information as it becomes available.
American Mikey Lou Sanchez (55) in action during 2023. Photo courtesy Finetwork MIR Racing Team.
American Mikey Lou Sanchez in 2024. Photo courtesy Finetwork MIR Racing Team.
Manuel Gonzalez was fastest this afternoon at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) road course in 1:34.744, topping the field of 26 riders and breaking his own All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.868 from 2024.
Diogo Moreira was second-best with a time of 1:35.079 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
Filip Salac did a third-fastest 1:35.127 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 23th with a best time of 1:35.990 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Moto2™ sees Gonzalez complete Friday clean sweep. Le Mans may have a new master in Moto2™ – Manuel Gonzalez was in a class of his own.
Despite a red flag towards the end of the session intensifying the need for a lap time further, nobody was able to land a blow on Manuel Gonzalez’s (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) Le Mans charge as the Spaniard went unbeaten on Friday in France. Diogo Moreira’s (Italtrans Racing Team) late lap saw the Brazilian grab P2 ahead of third place Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team).
It was an eventful afternoon affair in Moto2, with some notable crashes and gremlins. Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was an early faller at Turn 7 but was thankfully OK, whilst Salac suffered a mechanical problem around the halfway point. Then, with just over five minutes to go, a red flag for a fall involving Alex Escrig (KLINT Forward Factory Team) at Turn 14 brought out at the red flag due to gravel on track.
On the restart of the session, more yellow flags and a flurry of crashes. The first was Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team) at Turn 3, whilst Adrian Huertas (Italtrans Racing Team), David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) were all fallers too. With so many yellow, it was hard to find improvements but in any case, like in the morning, honours went to Manuel Gonzalez, with Brazilian ace Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) second and Czech star Salac keeping third. Teammate Dixon and Celestino Vietti (Folladore Speed RS Team) completed the top five ahead of Navarro, whilst one late improver was Sergio Garcia (QJMotor – FRINSA – MSI).
Vietti’s teammate Alonso Lopez took eighth ahead of Albert Arenas (Italjet Gresini Moto2), with Tony Arbolino (bLU cRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) rounding out the top ten. Deniz Öncü’s crash wasn’t enough to undo his hard work for a position in Q2 as he clinched 11th, ahead of Aron Canet, Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Izan Guevara (bLU cRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2). Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (RW Idrofoglia Racing GP), Dani Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and David Alonso will be heavyweight names going via Q1.
David Muñoz was fastest this afternoon at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Dynavolt Intact Team.
David Muñoz led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Muñoz used his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 2.6-mile track in 1:40.236, which led the field of 26 riders.
Ryusei Yamanaka was second-best with a time of 1:40.341 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:40.379.
Muñoz mounts late charge to lead Practice at Le Mans. An early crash wasn’t enough to derail the #64 in a red-flagged afternoon Moto3™ session.
Moto3 was its usual energetic and frenetic self in a 35-minute session to determine who moves into Q2 directly and who has to fight it out in Q1. Topping the session without any such dramas, David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) bounced back from a crash at Turn 14 to go top late on and lead the charge into Saturday.
Muñoz led the way at the chequered flag but he highsided on the exit of Turn 14 early on in the session. A second faller at the corner a few minutes later was Jakob Rosenthaler (DENSSI Racing – BOE), which then resulted gravel on the circuit and a red flag whilst the marshals cleaned up. On the return to the track, Turn 14 was proving problematic as rookie sensation Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) saved a big moment before Rosenthaler’s teammate Cormac Buchanan crashed there in a similar way. This caused for yellow flags and then, in the closing stages, Buchanan fell again, making it two in one session for the #14 New Zealander.
This meant more yellow flags but sneaking a lap in to go top – after missing the first half of the session, Muñoz pipped Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and the morning’s fastest rider, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing). Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) crashed at Turn 11 despite his best efforts to repeat his COTA save but came home fourth, ahead of best rookie and returnee Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and fellow rookie Pini. Completing the top seven, Quiles’ teammate, Dennis Foggia.
Following his big crash in the morning, Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) was solid to move through with P8, whilst Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) struggled throughout but salvaged ninth. Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) rounded out the top ten ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA), David Almansa (Leopard Racing) – who crept in during the closing minutes – and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), making it four rookies into Q2 as well as the home Tech 3 outfit. Big names missing out included Perrone’s teammate Jacob Roulstone, Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and Riccardo Rossi (Rivacold Snipers Team).
Marc Marquez was quickest this morning at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Ducati Corse Team.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship practice Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the six-time World Champion turned a lap of 1:30.764 around the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Brad Binder was second-best with a 1:31.340 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Alex Marquez was third with a lap of 1:31.384 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Marc Marquez tops Le Mans FP1 from Binder. The six-time MotoGP Champion makes a rapid start in France as Quartararo and Zarco enjoy a promising launch into the weekend on home turf.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) was fastest out of the traps in FP1 at the Michelin Grand Prix of France thanks to a 1:30.764 time. That morning session best lap was enough for the six-time MotoGP Champion to beat second place Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) by a healthy 0.576s, while title race leader Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completed the top three, 0.620s shy of his elder brother’s pace.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) began the weekend with a P4, the Italian is also six tenths away from the #93’s impressive pace, with rookie Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) enjoying FP1 having rounded out the top five.
The reigning Moto2 World Champion was a place ahead of home hero Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), the French star was 0.678s away from top spot, with countryman Johann Zarco (LCR Honda Castrol) beginning his home GP in P8.
There were crashes for Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) in FP1, both riders were OK, with the latter ending the session in P7.
The all-important Friday afternoon Practice session bursts into life at 15:00 local time (UTC+2).
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest Friday morning at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Dynavolt Intact GP.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:34.916 to lead the field of 27 riders.
The Brit, Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 1:35.018 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
Italian rider, Tony Arbolino was third-fastest with a 1:35.077 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:35.813 on his American Racing Team Kalex.
Adrian Fernandez was fastest this morning at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Leopard Racing Team.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) road course in 1:40.882, topping the field of 26 riders.
Ryusei Yamanaka was the best of the rest with a 1:41.000 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI and his teammate Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 1:41.243.
Anthony Norton went 4/4 in USBA's opening round of 2025, including winning the King of the Mountain race and the featured Endurance race, riding with his team. Photo by Richard Jellerson/courtesy USBA.
Road racing made its return to Utah last weekend in a big way! The highly anticipated 2025 season opener for the Utah Sport Bike Association took place May 3-4 at the world class Burt Brothers Motorpark (formerly known as Utah Motorsports Campus). The USBA raised the bar this season providing a race program that adds even more excitement and value for their racers by introducing Qualifying for all classes and Saturday’s premier event, the Endurance Race. Add this to the coveted Burt Brothers “King of the Mountain” race and a refined sprint race schedule and these are race weekends you won’t want to miss.
There was a buzz around the paddock Saturday morning beyond that of race engines warming up. Who was going to set the fastest laps for their respective classes and start from pole position in their races? Racers didn’t have to wait long to find out as the track went hot at 8:00 a.m. and the fast-qualifying laps started coming in! When KOM racers went out for their first qualifying session things picked up right where they left off as reigning #1 plate holder Anthony Norton and previous club champion Brian Childree topped the charts. In the second qualifying session, Norton bested his previous time and ripped off a 1:33.7 lap, solidifying p1, followed local legend Shane Turpin making his return to the grid who went 1:36.7 seating him 3rd behind Childree’s 1:36.5 in 2nd. The fastest Novice qualifier was new racer Alex Cantrell with a respectable 1:40.5 which was just the beginning of an epic weekend for him.
With the grids set, time to go racing!
The first “lights out” of the season was the Precision Fab Machinery Middleweight SBK Novice race! Racers were fighting for PFab purse money paid in both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races for the class. Fastest novice qualifier, Alex Cantrell went straight to work with the holeshot and put his head down for 7 laps to take the victory and a paycheck but the battle raged for the final podium spots where Landon Mattson lead Dakota Burford across the line for 2nd and 3rd both earning their piece of the purse money. Alex went on to win 8 novice races on the weekend and plans to join the expert ranks for Round 2 in just 3 weeks.
Alex Cantrell (225) battling with Isaac Loynd (609). Photo by Richard Jellerson/courtesy USBA.
The action continued as Saturday sprint races rolled on with intense battles and non-stop racing action leading into the day’s Main Event, the return of Endurance racing to USBA.
Teams and solo riders took to the grid with a mix of strategies and bikes to start the race. Starting 1-2 for the race were heavy hitters Anthony “Lugnut” Norton aboard the Precision Fab Kawasaki ZX-10R and Shane “Tornado” Turpin piloting his Paradigm Racing Yamaha R6. The two rubbed elbows off the grid and leaning into Turn 1 where Norton secured the holeshot, but Turpin latched on, and they rode Dunlop to Dunlop for 4 laps. On lap 5, Turn 5, Turpin took a hard tumble from P2, bringing out a red-flag stop, and riders returned to hot pit. Unfortunately, Shane was unable to remount for the restart due to injuries sustained; we all wish him a speedy recovery and hope he returns to the grid soon. On the restart, Norton once again nailed the light and led for a 30-minute stint before handing the bike over to teammate Kohl Burmester, who rode the Racers Edge Dunlop-shod Kawaski for the remainder of the race and straight to victory lane! The top ironman solo rider, was Mark Taylor on his ultra lightweight entry; he finished just two laps down to the top overall finishers. Endurance racing is back!
On Sunday morning, sprint racing action continued. Norton showed some serious pace in the morning’s Open Superstock race, looking prepared to defend his KOM streak when the premier race was to take place just after lunch. With the threat of wet weather coming, all eyes were on the sky! Just 30 minutes before last call for the Burt Brothers King of the Mountain race, the skies opened up and down came the rain. Race Direction rightfully declared it a “wet race” and racers scrambled to mount their rain or DOT tires to then take their grid positions. Revs up, lights out, and Lou Saccoccio led the KOM racers into Turn 1 on the damp track, but Norton leaped into the lead through Turn 3. Brian Naylor aboard his ZX-6R found his way to P2 on Lap 1 with Lou in tow and a hard-charging Alex Zinaich lurking behind! On Lap 2, Zinaich exchanged places with Lou for 3rd and then on Lap 3 Alex overtook Naylor for 2nd. On the same lap Lou found his way past Naylor for 3rd and the top 3 were Norton, Zinaich, Saccoccio, with Brian Naylor 4th representing the top Middleweight rider in the running order. In tricky conditions with a drying track, Norton seemed to be managing his lead while Zinaich put in consistent laps attempting to close the gap but as the laps wound down and the checkered flag waved it was Norton taking 1st with Zinaich 2nd, and Lou Saccoccio bringing his R1 home in 3rd, all three claiming their piece of the hefty Burt Brothers Tire & Service Purse Money.
Anthony Norton trying to cool his rain tires on a drying track during the KOM Race. Photo by Richard Jellerson/courtesy USBA.
This was Alex Zinaich’s first KOM podium and when asked about his race he said “With the race declared wet, at first call I chose to run an old Q3+ and Q4 that I had. Turned out I pulled a ‘Jack Miller’ and got the tire choice right. By Lap 2 the track had dried out a bit and I watched everyone boil their rains off. I’m happy to get on the box this weekend. I would like to thank my fiancé Aubrey Credaroli and The Jojo for their relentless pit crew support. Also, thanks to Young Powersports of Centerville, Bison Track and azridingacademy.”
After a long weekend of racing, reigning club champion Norton was all smiles and when asked about his weekend he had this to say: “What a Blast. Awesome to have the entire Precision Fab Machinery team here supporting me and the USBA. The Endurance race was a blast, and their support made it even more fun. Thanks to my friend and teammate Kohl for riding his butt off to help us secure the win! Damon, with Legal Ride, came out to race and support me as well. Great to have him out and his help wrenching to get the bike ready for the weird conditions of KOM. So great having these people all in my corner. Great job by the club and Race Direction creating an exciting and safe weekend for us racers! Also, I want to wish a speedy recovery to Shane (Turpin), it’s an honor to share the racetrack with The Tornado and I hope to battle again soon.”
Round 1 is in the books and that was just a taste of the excitement this season has in store. We are just three short weeks away from Round 2 which will be held on the West course at Burt Brothers Motorpark, and we can’t wait! Join us for endurance and sign up early to save on your entry fees. The USBA would like to thank title sponsor Utah Motorcycle Law for all they do to help the show continue to grow here in Utah and of course we couldn’t do it without all our class sponsors, fans, and of course the race warriors on track! We will see you all May 25-26 for Round 2! Visit Utahsba.com for more details.
KTM Red Bull’s Pedro Acosta has been cleared to take part in this weekend’s Michelin Grand Prix of France. Acosta underwent surgery after the Jerez round for chronic compartment syndrome on his right forearm.
Somkiat Chantra. Photo by Michael Gougis.
However, IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra, who also had surgery for arm pump on April 30, will not be on the track at Le Mans. Dr. Xavier Mir, who did the procedure, recommended more time off before returning to racing, and the team agreed.
Somkiat Chantra (35). Photo by Michael Gougis.
“The team fully supports Somkiat’s recovery process and looks forward to welcoming him back on track soon,” LCR Honda said.
Teammates Owen Williams (13) and Torin Collins (71) at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Lewis Earns Podium; Collins Achieves Season-Best Top 10; Nassaney Fights Through Injury; Williams Shows Determination Despite Crash.
(Braselton, GA) — The latest round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship took place at Road Atlanta, and Altus Motorsports continued to build momentum with standout performances from its four-rider lineup. With changing weather conditions and a deep field, the team showed both speed and resilience.
Supersport – Continued Progress Across the Board
Jake Lewis on his Yamaha YZF-R9 at Road Atlanta.
After qualifying 5th in Q2, Jake Lewis backed up his speed with two solid results in the races on his Yamaha YZF-R9. He led almost the entirety of Race 1 in mixed conditions but had to settle for 2nd. He followed it with 6th in Race 2, keeping himself well inside the top 10 in the championship standings
Jake Lewis: “It stings a bit to lead the entire race and lose a win on the last lap but I’m still really happy with that ride. We have made really good progress with the R9 since Barber and will hopefully be fighting for these podiums the rest of the season. I have to give a huge thank you to the whole Altus Motorsports Team for busting their butts for me. My Crew Chief, Jeremy McWilliams; my mechanic, Will; LJ; and Murph on the electronics.”
Torin Collins on his Suzuki GSX-R750 at Road Atlanta.
Torin Collins had his strongest weekend yet, qualifying 10th and finishing 13th in Race 1, before a season-best 8th in Race 2 on his Suzuki GSX-R750.
Torin Collins: “Great confidence booster in Atlanta. The bike and team were dialed in, and we found a solid direction in setup—it showed on track. A strong P10 in qualifying set the tone for the weekend. Race 1 was tricky with the 50/50 conditions, but I managed to bring it home with more points on the board. Race 2 was the highlight—rode hard and aggressive, battled throughout, and came away with a solid P8 and my first top 10 of the season. Even with a nagging thumb injury, my pace was right there with the front group, which is a great sign of what’s to come. We’re building momentum.”
Owen Williams on his Suzuki GSX-R750 at Road Atlanta.
Owen Williams qualified lower than he wanted in 17th aboard his Suzuki GSX-R750. After a great start in Race 1, he worked his way up to 10th, right behind teammate Jaret Nassaney, by lap 3. Unfortunately, Jaret crashed and Owen ran off track after taking avoiding action and was pushed to the back, but he fought his way back to 23rd. Attempting to move up quickly into Turn 1 in Race 2, he was a bit overaggressive and crashed out.
Owen Williams: “Atlanta was a roller coaster of conditions and unexpected challenges. However, I’m leaving the weekend feeling confident and ready to bring the fight for the top ten for round 3 at my favorite track in Wisconsin.”
Jaret Nassaney on his Yamaha YZF-R9 at Road Atlanta.
Jaret Nassaney had perhaps the most turbulent weekend of all. After losing a chain in Practice 1 that destroyed his swingarm and motor, the team rebuilt his YZF-R9 in time for Q1. He qualified 13th. He had an amazing start in Race 1 and, despite the challenging mixed conditions, he moved up to 9th place. He felt good and was pushing hard, confident in his top-5 pace. Unfortunately, he lost the rear on the exit of turn 1 and crashed out of the race. He took the Sunday start a bit battered and bruised, but toughed it out to finish in 14th.
Jaret Nassaney: “Yeah, a bit of a roller coaster weekend! Race 1 was wet but drying—I got an amazing start and was up to 9th by the first lap. I felt like I had the pace for the top 5, but the rear snapped coming out of Turn 1 and launched me off. Beat up my hand and elbow pretty good. Race 2, I was more beat up than I realized. My shoulder and elbow were hurting, plus I had some brake fade, but salvaged a few points in 14th. Not the weekend I was hoping for, but I’ll keep working and come back stronger.”
The Altus Motorsports squad showed fight, pace, and continued improvement at Road Atlanta. With confidence growing and Road America next on the calendar, the team is aiming to convert lessons learned into podium performances.
“The entire team is really starting to gel,” said George Nassaney, Team Owner. “It feels like a family which is the vibe we have always strived for at Altus. Despite the crashes, I am extremely proud of how all of our riders are doing and the way our crew is stepping up to support them. I am really looking forward to the rest of the season.”
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Yamaha Motorsports, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, HotBodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., GP Racing, K-Tech, Maxima Racing Oils, Attack Racing, Team Hammer, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing.
Cory Ventura on his PS2 Racing Aprilia RSV4 1100 at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Road Atlanta, GA — PS Squared Racing made an inspiring and determined debut in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class this past weekend at Road Atlanta, fielding talented rider Cory Ventura on the Aprilia RSV4 1100. Backed by Crew Chief Brandon Cole of Powersport Supply and Lead Mechanic William Luce, the team faced and overcame adversity in what proved to be a memorable first outing.
Following a promising first qualifying session that showcased Ventura’s pace and the competitiveness of the RSV4 1100, the team encountered a mechanical issue heading into the drying second qualifying session. The issue ultimately led to a crash that caused significant damage to the motorcycle, rendering it unrepairable, missing Saturday’s opening race.
The new PS Squared (a.k.a. PS2) Racing Team, (from left) Lead Mechanic William Luce, Crew Chief Brandon Cole, rider Cory Ventura, and team owners Dr. Carl Price and Cathy Price. Photo by Brian J Nelson/courtesy PS2.
Undeterred, the PS Squared crew sprang into action. Working tirelessly through the night, Cole and Luce converted a demo bike—acquired from Aprilia and ridden on the street earlier that same day—into a fully prepared race machine. The effort not only demonstrated the exceptional versatility and capability of the Aprilia RSV4 1100 but also underscored its remarkable closeness to competition-spec motorcycles straight from the showroom floor.
Under clear skies Sunday morning, Ventura took to the track for warm-up, familiarizing himself with the hastily prepped machine. By race time, he confidently lined up on the grid for Race 2—an achievement that brought immense satisfaction to the entire team. A strong start saw Ventura quickly settle into a rhythm, clocking lap times several seconds faster than his qualifying efforts. His pace would have placed him in contention for a top-10 finish, affirming both the potential of the bike and the capabilities of the team. Unfortunately a minor mechanical gremlin led to his premature retirement from the race.
Reflecting on the weekend, Ventura remarked, “Now we have something to work with.”
PS Squared Racing would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Robem Engineering, without whom none of this would have been possible. The team also wishes to thank its supporters and partners whose backing made this effort a reality: Piaggio Group North America / Aprilia, Imperial Sportbikes, Infinity Fall Protection, and our technical partners Thermosman / Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires, SC Project Exhaust / Motovation, Blud Lubricants, and Vesrah Brakes.
With valuable experience gained and momentum building, PS Squared is excited to continue developing the impressive Aprilia RSV4 1100 as they set their sights on the next round at Road America. The team is eager to carry forward the progress made at Road Atlanta and continue showcasing their determination and skill throughout the MotoAmerica season.
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We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
