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The McGinley Clinic Partners With USMCA

The McGinley Clinic Partners with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association

Wildomar, California — The US Motorcycle Coaching Association is excited to announce its partnership with The McGinley Clinic. “We are passionate about patient education and helping our patients get back to their sports as quickly as possible. We believe this partnership with the USMCA is a great opportunity to educate coaches and riders about the latest technologies and minimally invasive treatments available for sports injuries,” said Dr. Joseph C. McGinley. 

Throughout Dr. McGinley’s years as an amateur motocross racer and now a sports medicine interventional physician, he has witnessed firsthand the struggles riders have with Arm Pump. Traditionally, riders who suffer from severe Arm Pump have two options: an aggressive surgery that keeps them off the track for weeks, or as many athletes have sadly found, they must stop riding. With a background in mechanical engineering, Dr. McGinley analyzed the condition and sought to address the root cause. He developed a patented minimally invasive treatment, MVP Treatment or “McGinley Vascular Pressure Treatment”. A recent study of this same syndrome in the legs, looking at hundreds of his patients, showed the treatment was 87% effective in treating exertional compartment syndrome. Instead of weeks of recovery from surgery, Dr. McGinley treats riders with an outpatient procedure with minimal downtime. Other minimally invasive treatments offered at the Clinic include Stem Cells, PRP, Tenex Bone Spur removal, carpal tunnel and trigger finger release, and many other treatments for orthopedic issues. 

“We believe this partnership is a great opportunity for us to provide more education and resources to our certified coaches and, in turn, help educate riders and provide them with information they need to make informed decisions,” said USMCA’s Executive Director, Lindsey Scheltema. 

About the McGinley Clinic

For more information about The McGinley Clinic and its services, visit www.mcginleyclinic.com. Contact: Xerina Kahler, Marketing, The McGinley Clinic, Phone: 307-315-6403, Email: [email protected].

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

MotoGP: World Championship Resumes Next Weekend At Assen

Back with a bang: buckle up as MotoGP™ returns at Assen

75 years of history, 4.54km of awesome: the world’s most exciting sport arrives at the Cathedral

Monday, 24 June 2024

 

Image courtesy Dorna.

 

Have there ever been so many talking points created off track in such a short space of time? Despite three weekends off, MotoGP™ has been making headlines since the Mugello Test, when 6pm local time saw the first bombshell rider announcement of the season drop: Jorge Martin moves from Prima Pramac Racing to Aprilia Racing from 2025. That made it fairly clear who was going to be announced alongside reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati Lenovo Team, and sure enough it was confirmed not too long thereafter: Marc Marquez will move from Gresini Racing MotoGP™ to the factory team. We’ll leave the debate about whether that was the concrete plan before 6pm on Monday at Mugello to the rumour mill.

There was then a détente in the rush to win announcement roulette before KTM came out with their big reveal for 2025. The rumour of Enea Bastianini’s move from alongside Bagnaia to Austrian machinery was true. But the rumour of who would be his teammate had not even begun as KTM managed to keep their full line-up under wraps, and it was another bombshell: Maverick Viñales will join a newly orange Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad alongside the ‘Beast’.

Now, we know who will replace him at Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi, moving from Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The dominoes are falling into their own fascinating jigsaw, but that’s all 2025. This season, there remains a Championship to win. 13 Grands Prix, 13 Tissot Sprints and a maximum of 481 points still await the world’s most exciting sport in 2024 and we get back on track with a back-to-back line-up of two classics, starting with the TT Circuit Assen.

As MotoGP™ celebrates our 75th anniversary, Assen celebrates its 75th Grand Prix as it’s been on the calendar every year since 1949 barring one gap in 2020. But heritage isn’t a throwback at the Cathedral, it lives alongside what’s often one of the most spectacular race weekends of the season, and there’s even more to race for as everyone rolls out.

Bagnaia, winner of the last two and superfan of the venue, wants to rule both for the points and to make one as his 2025 teammate is confirmed. Martin, with only one Moto3™ win at the venue so far, wants to show even more. That the track doesn’t matter, that his speed and consistency are there. Maybe that his decisions for the future are backed by both. Marc Marquez, having somewhat made a point already, is still missing that Grand Prix win in 2024 too. Can he take that at Assen, one of Bagnaia’s most coveted top steps? With the three riders covered by 35 points, these two weekends are tantalising as the form book for Assen doesn’t much resemble that for Germany.

Then there’s Bastianini, only 57 off the top, and that could be less barring his adventures garnering attention from the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards at Le Mans and Barcelona, including his one-man insurrection there that dropped him outside the points. Mugello’s last lap, last corner move on Martin, however, shows what he’s got when the cards fall right. Viñales, meanwhile, is a master of Assen. His CV at the venue is one of the best on the grid and his form in 2024 strong. Can he get back into the podium fight and revive some COTA BatMav?

Teammate Aleix Espargaro has form at Assen too, including a podium last year as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) got done for track limits and the Aprilia was promoted. Espargaro has also pulled off that stunning two-for-one on Binder and now-teammate Jack Miller at the final chicane within recent memory. Binder, track limits aside, had podium pace too, and Miller – now on the market for 2025 – has fair form at Assen including his historic first MotoGP™ win in the rain in 2016.

Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), now confirmed in orange next season, will want to get back in the podium battle, and his teammate Augusto Fernandez will hope Assen – where he won his first Grand Prix, in Moto2™, and which is one of his favourite tracks – helps his luck to turn. After a much tougher run of late, Bezzecchi will be looking for a turnaround too. Last year here he won the Sprint to deny Bagnaia the chance at the double, and even if the eventual Champion took the spoils on Sunday, Bezzecchi wasn’t too far behind for an impressive podium.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), meanwhile, is quietly impressing as he keeps the upper hand on a fair few fellow GP23 riders, and he’ll want to continue doing that. Bezzecchi and Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) are looking to put a stop to it. Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) is on his own mission, with the speed now there more often than not, but more points-paying finishes on the menu.

At Trackhouse Racing, the rumour mills remain full steam ahead, but Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez have to maximise the weekend regardless. Fernandez’ 2024 is showing flashes of what we’ve been waiting for since his promotion to the premier class, including that impressive Sprint lead a few races ago, but he’ll want more, and Oliveira wants to stamp some authority back on the dynamic.

Those rumour mills still abound at Honda, too. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team) is now in the spotlight there, with the 2020 Champion seemingly a big piece of the remaining puzzle. Still, on track the mission remains simple: move forward. Teammate Luca Marini, already signed up and with no market stress, joins him in that, and likewise Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) on both counts. Meanwhile Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) is quietly impressing in the battle there, and he’s also a former Moto2™ winner at Assen.

At Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) will be hoping Assen – where last year his speed was impressive – will help give their mission back to the front a boost, and his own record at the venue is a good one, too. He’s also out the shop window, head down and focused on the mission in hand. Alex Rins, meanwhile, remains on the hunt for more points in a difficult season as Yamaha look to rebuild into frontrunners, but reports from the Iwata marque’s recent test were very positive.

The headlines off track will keep us talking as we head into the weekend, but once the action starts we know Assen will grab the spotlight back for the stunning racing promised at the Cathedral. So don’t miss it, with the Championship poised for more twists, the rumour mill still going strong, and the longest-serving venue on the calendar primed to serve up another classic.

SHOWTIME

Saturday

Tissot Sprint: 15:00 (UTC +2)

Sunday

Grand Prix: 14:00 (UTC +2)

What’s happening at the #DutchGP

On Thursday afternoon, podcast Last On The Brakes welcomes Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Fabio Di Giannantonio at 15:05 (UTC +2).

The first Press Conference at 16:00 then hosts Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). 

The second line-up at 16:35 is Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team), Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) and Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

Moto2™: can Roberts close in on Garcia?

Following a lower-key Catalan GP, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing) bounced back brilliantly at Mugello to claim a pole position and race win, seeing the American pick up his first 25-point haul since 2022. Roberts’ timely victory sees the #16 claw back valuable points on World Championship leader Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) after the Spaniard missed out on a rostrum finish for the first time since the Spanish GP. Garcia grabbed P4 at the chequered flag, as the Boscoscuro star heads to Assen holding a seven-point advantage in the overall standings. It’s tight at the top.

A third podium of 2024 was pocketed by Manuel Gonzalez (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™) as the Spaniard pushed Roberts all the way in Italy, and after two no-scores in Le Mans and Barcelona, Gonzalez needed that P2. Having been just 0.067s away from the win, can he now build on his best finish of the season in the Netherlands?

Elsewhere, mixed fortunes came the way of the Speed Up Racing duo. The positive was Alonso Lopez finished P3, but Fermin Aldeguer’s tougher-than-many-expected season continued after he was caught up in an incident involving Jeremy Alcoba (Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team). A second DNF in as many races sees the pre-season favourite needing results – and fast. 

2023 Dutch TT winner Jake Dixon (CFMoto Aspar Team) likewise wants a lot more as we return to the venue in 2024. The Briton’s Catalan GP podium couldn’t be backed up with another promising result at Mugello, so the #96 will be hunting a repeat of his 2023 heroics this weekend. In that memorable outing, Dixon pipped Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) to the top step, and after a P5 in Italy, the Japanese star will be fancying a rostrum return too.

Can the Cathedral of Speed deliver another classic? And who’s coming out on top? We’ll find out on Sunday!

Moto3™: Veijer takes aim at Alonso

The current Moto3™ state of play can be summed up in two words: David Alonso. The CFMoto Aspar Team rider has racked up three consecutive wins as the Colombian’s early season march has now birthed five victories in seven races, with his lead up to a healthy 37 points as a trip to the Cathedral of Speed awaits.

This weekend though it’s a homecoming for Mugello runner-up Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). The Dutchman arrives in Assen with three podiums in his last four outings, the other being a P4. Veijer, after Daniel Holgado’s (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) more difficult Italian GP, is now just 11 points off the Spaniard, who currently occupies P2 in the Championship. Does a second win of 2024 beckon on home turf for Veijer? Many thousands of fans will be hoping so, and he’ll do anything to deliver.

At Mugello, that long-awaited debut podium visit was secured by Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI), while teammate Ivan Ortola will be hoping to respond after a crash on the final lap cost the Spaniard a top three finish. The latter is now 15 points adrift of Veijer as we approach the summer break. Can they close the gap near the top? And can anyone defeat Alonso?

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Signs Multi-Year Deal With Aprilia

Simply the Bez. Marco Bezzecchi with Aprilia Racing from 2025

ITALIAN DUO: BEZZECCHI WILL RIDE THE APRILIA RS-GP UNDER A MULTIPLE-YEAR CONTRACT

Marco Bezzecchi has signed a multiple-year contract to race with Aprilia Racing beginning from 2025. This is an important step for the manufacturer from Noale, with a full-time Italian rider once again in the top class, after Lorenzo Savadori’s MotoGP début in 2020.

The return of an Italian rider is a significant step for the Italian Team Aprilia Racing. The 2025 line-up will have Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín Almoguera as teammates, a duo ready to establish Aprilia at the top of the MotoGP standings.

From his 2022 MotoGP début, Marco has shown great talent and fierce determination, qualities which allowed him to achieve 3 wins, 9 podium finishes, and 4 pole positions, not to mention winning over the hearts of Italian fans.

MASSIMO RIVOLA

APRILIA RACING CEO

“Welcome aboard to one of the best Italian talents, who has demonstrated his worth from his début in the lower categories and especially last year in MotoGP, with outstanding performances and even breakaway victories. We can’t wait to embrace Bez in Noale; the Italian bike and Italian rider duo are extremely exciting, but even more so is the rider pair which will be formed with Jorge. We are really happy with our line-up for 2025, Martín and Bezzecchi were our first choices for their age, talent, grit, and determination. With them we can write a new and important chapter in the history of Aprilia Racing”.

Canadian Superbike: Race Two Results From RAD Torque Raceway

Pro Superbike - Race 2

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by CSBK:

Collins outduels Dumas for thrilling race two win at Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship produced another new GP Bikes Pro Superbike winner on Sunday, as wildcard Torin Collins came out on top of a thrilling battle with Alex Dumas in race two at RAD Torque Raceway.

The two young talents first had to fight through championship leader Ben Young, who got a terrific start from pole position and led for the opening four laps, but all the chaos kicked off on lap five as Young got a bad launch out of the final corner and was passed by both riders into turn one – including a brave move around the outside by Collins.

The pair would quickly break away from Young and begin their showdown, with Collins attempting a number of passes and Dumas slamming the door each time. It appeared as though Dumas may have secured the win after a brilliant move to put lapped traffic between himself and Collins late in the race, but Collins immediately reeled the 2021 champion back in with five laps to go.

The Calgary native would then make the decisive move one lap later, barging his way through on Dumas with an aggressive pass in turn 12 to take the lead and promptly stretching out a slight advantage, one he would hold the rest of the way en route to a spectacular maiden victory.

The win puts Collins firmly in the CSBK record books, becoming the third-youngest Pro Superbike winner in history at 18 years old and 347 days (ironically surpassing Dumas by eleven days), and becoming the second-fastest rider to win a feature class race after doing so in just his second start.

“I got a bad start again, but today I just didn’t want to waste any time so I put my head down right away and was able to get around Ben on the outside in turn one,” Collins said. “I didn’t know how I was going to get past Alex, he was just so strong everywhere, so I kind of just went for it. We did make a little bit of contact – I hope he’s not too upset about that – but rubbing is racing!”

The stunning victory also proved to be a historic one for Kawasaki, as the Novalda-sponsored rider handed the manufacturer their 75th all-time Superbike victory, despite piloting a privateer machine he normally only uses for testing.

As for his future in Canada, Collins wouldn’t rule out a return to the CSBK paddock, as he juggles his duties with Altus Suzuki in the MotoAmerica Supersport championship.

“Obviously my commitment is to the current MotoAmerica season, but if there’s no conflicts, I’m open to anything,” Collins admitted. “I knew this was a great series, but even still I’ve been pleasantly surprised. It’s a lot of fun and the grid is really strong, so I definitely won’t close any doors.”

As for Dumas, the newly-minted Economy Lube Ducati rider will be forced to leave Edmonton without a win, but his third and second-place finishes will still represent a fantastic return to the series after missing the opening two rounds.

“It was a fun race, I’m pretty happy with most of it. There was a bit of contact, for sure, but I knew Torin was faster than me in some spots so I had to defend hard,” Dumas said. “I really wanted the top step of the podium today, but I’m happy to be back in CSBK and I can’t thank Steve Moxey and Economy Lube enough for the opportunity.”
 
While it was an unusually quiet third-place finish for Young, the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider admitted that once he lost the lead he was content with avoiding any unnecessary drama between the two non-title contenders.

“Congrats to these two, they both rode unbelievably well and it’s nice to have another new winner in the series,” Young said. “We had some front-end issues yesterday that I thought were resolved, but then I lost a lot of drive and they both got by me. After that I knew they were really going to push the issue and race hard, so I just kept the championship in mind.”

Despite his worst result of the season, Young would manage his 12th consecutive podium (the fourth-longest streak of all-time) and exit Edmonton with a 34-point lead, a much higher total than the eleven-point gap he held coming into round three.

That advantage was aided by Jordan Szoke in fourth, who held off title challenger Sam Guerin in an exciting battle further back. The two both ran with Young for majority of the race, with Szoke even attempting a few daring passes on his old rival, but their late duel would prove to be insufficient for Guerin as he settled for fifth.

David MacKay put his race one crash behind him and finished a much-needed sixth on Sunday, retaining fourth overall in the championship as he continues to build momentum for ODH Snow City Cycle Honda. 

Local star Brian Worsdall was seventh, battling with fellow Alberta native Philip DeGama-Blanchet before Worsdall separated himself late on for Mots Machining Honda.

DeGama-Blanchet would take eighth for Vass Performance Kawasaki and move into third in the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year fight, albeit 31 points behind his close friend Collins, who takes over the award lead from Connor Campbell.

Collins’ victory will also help boost Kawasaki’s hopes in the Constructors Championship, cutting their deficit to 71 points behind leaders BMW and giving them a larger cushion over third-place Honda, who are also coming under fire from Ducati with the addition of Dumas to the mix.

The series will now get two full weeks of recovery before venturing east to Atlantic Motorsport Park, with round four getting underway in Nova Scotia, July 12-14. 

Full results from Sunday’s action can be found on the series’ official website.

Video: Garrett Gerloff “Is This Game Over? – Misano”

American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap the FIM Superbike World Championship event at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino.

 

American Flat Track: Race Results From The Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile

Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Championship

Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile

Bridgeport Speedway

Swedesboro, New Jersey

June 22, 2024

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

1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 4 laps

2. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -0.478 second

3. Tom Drane (Yam), -1.239 seconds

4. Trent Lowe (Hon), -1.485

 

 

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

1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 4 laps

2. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -0.453 second

3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.530

4. Jared Mees (Ind), -1.603 seconds

 

 

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

1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 26 laps

2. Tom Drane (Yam), -00.703 second

3. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.955

4. James Ott (Hus), -1.520 seconds

5. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2.659

6. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -6.219

7. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -7.528

8. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.716

9. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -10.928

10. Tarren Santero (Hon), -11.012

11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -11.355

12. Travis Petton (KTM), -11.588

13. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -12.533

14. Landen Kawczak (KTM), -16.016

15. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -17.288

16. Olin Kissler (KTM), -19.949

17. Aidan Brown (Hon), -1 lap

18. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -21 laps, DNF

 

 

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

1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 32 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.086 second

3. Jared Mees (Ind), -4.683 seconds

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -5.576

5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -8.223

6. Brandon Price (Yam), -9.549

7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -10.292

8. Declan Bender (Ind), -10.293

9. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.707

10. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -13.981

11. Dan Bromley (Hon), -20.109

12. Cameron Smith (KTM), -1 lap

13. Billy Ross (Kaw), -1 lap

14. Logan Mcgrane (Kaw), -1 lap

15. Wyatt Vaughan (Kaw), -1 lap

16. Michael Hill (Yam), -1 lap

17. Chad Cose (Ind), -2 laps

18. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -3 laps

19. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -26 laps, DNF

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by AFT:

Robinson Defeats Daniels in Bridgeport Thriller

 

Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) served up a timely reminder that remains a genuine contender for this season’s Grand National Championship with an inspired performance in the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, Round 8 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

And his victory at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, couldn’t have come under much more demanding circumstances, with Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) breathing down his neck and desperate to fight through after charging his way forward the bottom of the top ten.

Earlier, Daniels had made quick work of a big swath of riders to slot ahead of Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) and into fourth. Meanwhile, Robinson was busy clearing off in front as Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) and Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) scraped it out for second.

Once Daniels worked past Vanderkooi, he and Mees prodded each other forward, closing the gap back to first position in the process. Mees would eventually fall off that chase, but Daniels would not. He successfully reeled in Robinson and then slung his Estenson Racing Yamaha into first with approximately half of the Main Event still to go.

However, in his bid to break free in first, Daniels ran wide, providing Robinson with a golden opportunity to reclaim the position. Daniels proceeded to stalk the Mission Roof Systems rider from that point forward, but his intended quarry had an answer for every late-race attempt to snatch away the win.

Robinson’s triumph saw him become the first rider to claim a third win this season just as it reached its halfway point. It also catapulted him ahead of Mees and into second in the points, some 14 back of title leader Daniels (170-156).

Robinson, who originally hails from nearby Oxford, Pennsylvania, said, “This is awesome. That’s the stuff dreams are made of right there. It’s just awesome to have my parents, my grandparents, my mother-in-law, my wife’s family, and all our friends here. That means the world to me. This win is my favorite right now. A super huge thank you to Jerry Stinchfield with Roof Systems and Juan Gonzalez at Mission Foods. Without those guys, this program wouldn’t be possible… Third win of the season? Let’s keep this ball rolling.”

Mees managed to hold off Bauman to earn the final spot on the podium despite still riding at less than 100% after getting beaten up in a mountain bike crash suffered a little over a week earlier.

Vanderkooi was a late-race DNF, allowing Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) to break into the top five.

He was followed by Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), rookies Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) and Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Fastrack Racing Mission Foods KTM 790 Duke).

Tenth place went to Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), who added a second top-ten result to his stint with Royal Enfield after earning the squad its first premier-class podium last weekend.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

There was hardly a moment to catch a breath while witnessing the latest masterpiece of double defending Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) take shape under the lights of Bridgeport Speedway.

Returning to a venue where he finished outside the top five a year ago, Kopp once again looked more like an interested observer than a potential winner for a significant portion of the contest. While the Rick Ware Racing ace spent much of his race swapping position with Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) over third, last year’s winner, Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), traded haymakers and handlebars with Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) as they waged war for first.

But with two minutes remaining, Kopp turned up the heat and closed in on that fight. He then made his move to steal away the lead with less than a minute remaining and carried that momentum forward to a 0.703-second margin of victory over runner-up Drane.

The win was not only Kopp’s third in succession, it was the 20th of his Progressive AFT career, handing him sole possession of the all-time victory mark in the category.

He said, “That’s why we train through the week because that’s the hardest I’ve ever pushed on a flat track bike. I had a big moment when I was back in third watching Tom and Chase duke it out, and they were going at it. I thought I had no chance. I had a big moment and almost highsided. But this one is huge to come from that far back. Wow. Big thanks to my dad for always being there. This is an awesome one to get 20 career wins. And thanks to everyone behind me. This one means a lot to them and to me.”

Saathoff finished third less than a second off the win, while Ott and Lowe settled into fourth and fifth respectively after factoring into the podium mix until the waning stages of the race.

Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Hannum’s Harley-Davidson KTM 450 SX-F) registered his third finish of sixth or better, while Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio Racing/Sluggo Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/American Harley-Davidson Yamaha YZ450F), Aiden RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), and Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/P&M Motorcycles Honda CRF450R) completed the top ten.

The rolling Kopp now boasts a commanding 33-point advantage over Saathoff (183-150) in his quest for an unprecedented third Parts Unlimited AFT Singles crown. Drane is another three points back in third with 147.

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track completes its run of three Half-Miles in as many weeks with the fabled Lima Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio on Saturday, June 29. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/lima-half-mile-87016 to secure your tickets today.

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

FOX Sports coverage of the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).

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

Canadian Superbike: Race One Results From RAD Torque Raceway

Pro Superbike - Race 1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by CSBK:

Young holds off Collins to win hectic race one at Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – Ben Young escaped with a crucial and dramatic victory at RAD Torque Raceway on Saturday, fending off Torin Collins in a last-lap duel at the third round of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.

Young led the race from start-to-finish, grabbing the holeshot and gradually extending a comfortable advantage as the rest of the field battled behind him, but a charging Collins rapidly erased that gap in the final five laps as he chased a historic victory in his CSBK debut.

Collins got a poor start from second on the grid and slid to fourth behind Alex Dumas and Jordan Szoke, allowing Young to build up as much as a five-second advantage by the midway point, but Collins would eventually claw his way through Szoke and Dumas to find clean air and begin his hunt towards Young.

The 18-year-old Collins was carving away nearly a second-per-lap on Young before the championship leader stabilized things with three laps to go, but lapped traffic held Young up just enough to allow Collins to close within striking distance on the final lap.

The two would go side-by-side in the final few corners before Young slammed the door, escaping with the race one victory by just 0.4 seconds at the line.

It was a massive result for the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider, who almost doubled his championship lead from 15 points to 29 in his first race at RAD Torque Raceway.

“I knew it was going to be wicked pace, and I was kinda keeping an eye on Torin all weekend,” Young admitted. “But our Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW was working well enough that I knew I could put my head down and run a comfortable pace, so it’s nice to bring home the win in my first trip here.”

The win was also a monumental one for BMW as a manufacturer, as they score their 63rd career Superbike victory – equalling Suzuki’s mark for second all-time (and now just eleven behind Kawasaki for the feature class lead).

 

Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

 

As for Collins, the Novalda Kawasaki rookie put on quite the impressive showing in his wildcard debut, reeling in Young and nearly stealing a victory in his first ever Superbike race, a feat that would have put him alongside Dumas as the only riders to ever do so.

“I knew I was going to have to work really hard out there, but I got a bad start and then the bike just felt a little slow,” Collins said. “After the first couple laps I knew I had better pace though, so once I got by Alex I was lapping really well. Another lap or two would have been nice, but I’ll take second.”

Settling for third in his CSBK return was Dumas, who didn’t have as much of a challenge for his rival Young as he would have hoped. However, the Economy Lube Ducati rider remains confident that with some mechanical fixes he can close the gap on Sunday.

“First off, I have to thank Steve Moxey from Economy Lube, crew chief Scott Miller, and the whole team for the opportunity. A week ago I didn’t even know if we’d be here,” Dumas said. “I had some front chatter which was weird and made things really difficult, but we’ll do our homework tonight and get back up to the front tomorrow.”

Dumas extended his streak of having every career finish be on the podium, but by the finest of margins after Szoke nearly spoiled his return on the final lap.

The CKM Kawasaki veteran managed to stay with Dumas once Collins had made his way through the pair and wound up just three second off the victory, one of his closest efforts yet as he continues to work his way back from 2022 injuries.

Rounding out the top five was Sam Guérin, who ran a lonely race for the EFC Group BMW team as he ultimately couldn’t stick with the lead quartet. While still a solid result in his first trip to RAD Torque, it was a bitter one for the championship fight as Guérin slips to 29 points behind Young entering race two.

Local favourite Paul Macdonell earned a career-best sixth in his homecoming, charging through a late-race battle with former regional foes Brian Worsdall and Tosh Gable. The Grande Prairie, Alberta native made a great pass on Worsdall into turn one and held on the rest of the way aboard his PMR/Vass Performance BMW, moving him into fifth in the overall championship.

 

Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

 

Worsdall would relinquish another position to 16-year-old Philip DeGama-Blanchet in the final laps, an excellent result for the rookie aboard his lesser-powered Vass Performance Kawasaki Sport Bike machine, though Worsdall held on for an impressive eighth for Mots Machining Honda.

Pro Rookie of the Year leader Connor Campbell made some late improvements to earn ninth, keeping him tied with Macdonell for fifth in the championship aboard his B&T MacFarlane/Kubota Kawasaki.

Jon Bullee would complete the top ten at his home circuit for Riverside Honda, holding off Bronti Verbeek in a late battle. Verbeek, notably the first female pro since Stacey Nesbitt in 2017, would settle for a strong eleventh for Jack Carter Powersports BMW.

Missing from the final order was David MacKay, who crashed out of sixth early in the race. The ODH Snow City Cycle Honda rider was reeling in Guérin for fifth when he fell in turn ten, though he’ll retain fourth in the championship entering Sunday.

While it was a difficult day for Guérin, his performance coupled with Young’s victory was enough to add a slight extension to BMW’s total in the Constructors Championship, though Kawasaki countered with an excellent day from Collins and Szoke.

BMW will hope for an even better day in race two as they try to build upon their dominant 82-point advantage, while Kawasaki tries to hold off Honda, Suzuki, and Ducati for second.

Race two of the feature class is scheduled to get underway at roughly 3 pm local time (5 pm ET) on Sunday, with the full slate kicking off at 1 pm local time.

American Flat Track: Arai Sponsoring Bridgeport Half-Mile

Arai Helmet, Drag Specialties Named Title and Presenting Sponsors of Bridgeport Half-Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce Arai Helmet and Drag Specialties as the respective title and presenting sponsor of the newly branded Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, today, Saturday, June 22.

While remaining a small family-owned company, Arai has won countless championships across the globe, including in Progressive American Flat Track, Formula 1, MotoGP and far beyond. Globally recognized as the world’s premier helmet manufacturer, Arai has provided competitors and enthusiasts alike with unparalleled protection, comfort, technology, and style for generations.

Drag Specialties, alongside its sister brand, Parts Unlimited, is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry. They have also been an active supporter of motorsports for as long as they have been supplying dealerships and enthusiasts worldwide with the ultimate selection of accessories.

Arai and Drag Specialties rank among Progressive AFT’s longest serving and most active supporters. Both companies boast direct ties with Progressive AFT in an official capacity dating back to 2018, while having previously been involved in the series via various rider, team, and series sponsorship initiatives that trace back decades earlier.

Tickets for today’s Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties are available to purchase both online and at the gate. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/bridgeport-half-mile-86133 to reserve your seats today.

Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). You can catch the livestream of all the weekend’s racing activities on FloRacing. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2024. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. 

FOX Sports coverage of the Bridgeport Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).

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

About Progressive American Flat Track

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Where To Ride In June: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during June 2024.

This list includes 194 opportunities to ride your motorcycles at races, schools, and track days during the month of June in North America.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for June 2024 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

5/31-6/2          MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/1                   ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/1                   Compact Octane Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/1                   SFLminiGP (South Florida MiniGP) Rider Development Days (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin, GA

6/1                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/1-2               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/1-2               ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/1-2               ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/1-2               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/1-2               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/1-2               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

6/1-2               Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

6/1-2               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

6/1-2               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/1-2               N2 Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/1-2               NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR (MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier)

6/1-2               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/1-2               Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Camp)

6/1-2               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

6/1-2               South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA

6/1-2               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/1-2               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/2                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/2                   Rocky Mountain Mini Moto Series (Minis), SBR Motorsports Park, Calhan, CO

6/2                   Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/2                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/3                   2 Wheels Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/3                   N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/3                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/3                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/5                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/5                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/5-6               Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/6                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

6/6                   HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB (Track Night)

6/7                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/7                   Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB (Track Night)

6/7                   N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC (Racer Practice Day)

6/7-9               (Bridgestone) Canadian Superbike Championship, Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/7-9               OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/7-9               WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/8                   Learning Curves Racing School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/8                   N2/WERA Endurance Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/8                   Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

6/8                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/8                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL (Ladies First)

6/8                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/8-9               101st Loudon Classic/ASRA Mid-West Roadracing Championship/AMA Sanctioned ASRA Outlaw Bagger Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/8-9               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/8-9               EMRA Series (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/8-9               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/8-9               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/8-9               MRA Series and New Racer School and Super Street Racing Days, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/8-9               Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/8-9               WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/Southeast Region, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/8-11              Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/9                   Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/9                   John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/9                   Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

6/9                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/9                   Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/9-10             Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/9-10             SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/9-10             USCRA Road Racing Series, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

6/10                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

6/10                 Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/10                 Motovid.com Performance Riding Clinic, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/10                 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

6/10                 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/10-11            California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (Two-Day Camp)

6/10-11            Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

6/10-11            Yamaha Champions Riding School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willow, CA

6/11                 USCRA Road Racing Series, Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH

6/11-12            2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/11-12            Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/12                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/12-13           Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/12-13           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/13-14           California Superbike School, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

6/14                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/14                 Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN (Ladies Day)

6/14                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/14                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/14-16           LegionSBK Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Jenning, OK

6/14-16           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/14-16           N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

6/15                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Orange County Half-Mile, Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown, NY

6/15                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/15                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/15-16           ASRA Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/15-16           Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/15-16           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/15-16           Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

6/15-16           Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/15-16           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/15-16            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/15-16           RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/15-16           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN

6/15-16           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/16                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays, Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

6/16-17           Track Time Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/17                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/17                 Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

6/17-18           ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/18                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/18-19           Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/19                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/19-21           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/20                 HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB (Track Night)

6/20                 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/20                 Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/21                 2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/21                 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/21                 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21                 Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/21                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/21-23           (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21-23           (Bridgestone) Canadian Superbike Championship, RAD Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/21-23           CRA (California Roadrace Association) Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/21-23           NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days and Camps, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21-23           OMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/21-23           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/21-23           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/21-23           WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/22                AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/22                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Bridgeport Half-Mile, Bridgeport Speedway, Bridgeport, NJ

6/22                 DMVminiGP (Minis), United Karting Raceway, Hanover, MD

6/22                 Learning Curves Racing School, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/22                 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Schools And Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park (currently named Suika Circuit), Albuquerque, NM

6/22                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis) and Track Days, Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

6/22                 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/22-23           2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/22-23           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/22-23           Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/22-23           ASRA Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, MI

6/22-23           ASRA Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/22-23           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/22-23           Fast Line Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/22-23           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days, Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

6/22-23           Motogladiator Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/22-23           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

6/22-23           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/22-23           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

6/22-23           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/22-23           WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/22-24           Cyclesmith Track Days (formerly known as Tony’s Track Days), New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

6/23                 3:16 Superbike Camp, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

6/23                 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/23                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/23                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/23                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/23                 Rocky Mountain Mini Moto Series (Minis), Grand Junction Motor Speedway, Grand Junction, CO

6/23                 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park (currently named Suika Circuit), Albuquerque, NM

6/23                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/23                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/23                 UtahSBA Supermoto/Mini Series (Minis), Utah Motorsports Campus Kart Track, Grantsville, UT

6/23-24           Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT

6/23-24           SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/24                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/24                 N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-25           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/24-25             Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/26                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/26                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/26-28           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Advanced Summer Camp)

6/27                 Riders Choice Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/27-28           Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/28                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/28                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL (Ladies First)

6/28-29           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/28-30           Bagger Racing League (BRL), Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/28-30           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/28-30           VRRA Series (Vintage Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/29                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH

6/29                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Dawson, IL

6/29                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/29                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/29-30           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/29-30           ASRA Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/29-30           Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/29-30           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Polecat Training Center, Fayetteville, TN

6/29-30           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

6/29-30           N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

6/29-30           Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) Series, Shasta Kart Track, Redding, CA (MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier)

6/29-30           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/29-30           PanAmerican Superbike Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/29-30           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

6/29-30           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/29-30           Z² Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

6/30                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/30-7/1          Fishtail Riding School, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

Canadian Superbike: Young On Pole Position In Edmonton

Superbike Preview: Young reignites rivalry with Dumas in Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – A change in venues couldn’t prevent Ben Young from snatching pole position on Friday, as he captured his third consecutive BS Battery Pole award in a scorching qualifying session at RAD Torque Raceway.

Visiting the Edmonton circuit for the first time in his career, Young immediately moved to the top of Q1 behind a time of 1:17.947 and exited with a comfortable advantage, securing his entry to the top-ten Q2 session.

Torin Collins and Jordan Szoke would gradually chip away at the Q1 deficit, but it would be inconsequential as all three lapped safely inside the top-ten. However, the same was not true for Alex Dumas, who set a new lap record earlier in the day in FP1.

Having completed just one flying lap, Dumas went straight off at turn seven with a rear brake issue and sat parked for the remainder of Q1, tumbling down the order and clinging to a Q2 spot with a time of 1:20.642.

Ultimately, Dumas would narrowly squeeze through in eighth and allow the Economy Lube Ducati team to make the necessary repairs prior to Q2, setting up a showdown between himself, Young, Collins, and Szoke for pole.

There was little to separate the quartet early in the final session, as Young paced the field from Collins, Szoke, and Dumas with less than a half-second covering them all.

However, Young would blitz the timesheets around the midway point of Q2, lowering Dumas’ lap record time from the morning with a new best of 1:17.374, almost a half-second clear of the previous lap record from 2015.

That seemed like an insurmountable gap, but Collins would put in a late time attack to inch closer to what would have been a historic pole position, putting his Novalda Kawasaki within 0.137 seconds of Young but eventually settling for second.

That preserved a third consecutive pole for Young and the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW squad and the 16th of his Superbike career, putting him at the front for both feature class races this weekend.

Dumas would salvage a dramatic third and the final spot on the front row, climbing to within 0.132 seconds of Collins as only 0.269 seconds blanketed the lead trio.

Szoke would lose a bit of steam in the final stints of Q2 but managed to put himself a strong fourth on the grid and at the front of row two, less than a second from pole. 

Centering the second row will be round two breakout winner Sam Guérin, who closed the gap to the front over his two qualifying sessions but would still wind up fifth, only marginally behind Szoke aboard his EFC Group BMW.

David MacKay found over a full second of improvement in Q2 to place his ODH Snow City Cycle Honda into sixth and the end of row two, while fellow Honda rider Brian Worsdall will kick off row three in seventh, headlining the local contingent for the Mots Machining team.

Fellow EMRA star Tosh Gable will sit alongside him in eighth, while Sebastien Tremblay put his Turcotte Performance Suzuki just ahead of Paul Macdonell and the PMR/Vass Performance BMW team in the final places of the top-ten.

Young’s qualifying effort will extend his advantage in the BS Battery Pole Position Award standings, where he opens up a 16-point lead over Szoke and Guerin with only three rounds and 30 points left up for grabs.

Full results from Friday’s qualifying can be found on the series’ official website.

The McGinley Clinic Partners With USMCA

Dr. Joseph C. McGinley working on a patient at The McGinley Clinic. Photo courtesy USMCA.
Dr. Joseph C. McGinley working on a patient at The McGinley Clinic. Photo courtesy USMCA.

The McGinley Clinic Partners with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association

Wildomar, California — The US Motorcycle Coaching Association is excited to announce its partnership with The McGinley Clinic. “We are passionate about patient education and helping our patients get back to their sports as quickly as possible. We believe this partnership with the USMCA is a great opportunity to educate coaches and riders about the latest technologies and minimally invasive treatments available for sports injuries,” said Dr. Joseph C. McGinley. 

Throughout Dr. McGinley’s years as an amateur motocross racer and now a sports medicine interventional physician, he has witnessed firsthand the struggles riders have with Arm Pump. Traditionally, riders who suffer from severe Arm Pump have two options: an aggressive surgery that keeps them off the track for weeks, or as many athletes have sadly found, they must stop riding. With a background in mechanical engineering, Dr. McGinley analyzed the condition and sought to address the root cause. He developed a patented minimally invasive treatment, MVP Treatment or “McGinley Vascular Pressure Treatment”. A recent study of this same syndrome in the legs, looking at hundreds of his patients, showed the treatment was 87% effective in treating exertional compartment syndrome. Instead of weeks of recovery from surgery, Dr. McGinley treats riders with an outpatient procedure with minimal downtime. Other minimally invasive treatments offered at the Clinic include Stem Cells, PRP, Tenex Bone Spur removal, carpal tunnel and trigger finger release, and many other treatments for orthopedic issues. 

“We believe this partnership is a great opportunity for us to provide more education and resources to our certified coaches and, in turn, help educate riders and provide them with information they need to make informed decisions,” said USMCA’s Executive Director, Lindsey Scheltema. 

About the McGinley Clinic

For more information about The McGinley Clinic and its services, visit www.mcginleyclinic.com. Contact: Xerina Kahler, Marketing, The McGinley Clinic, Phone: 307-315-6403, Email: [email protected].

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

MotoGP: World Championship Resumes Next Weekend At Assen

The start of the MotoGP race at Assen in 2023. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The start of the MotoGP race at Assen in 2023. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Back with a bang: buckle up as MotoGP™ returns at Assen

75 years of history, 4.54km of awesome: the world’s most exciting sport arrives at the Cathedral

Monday, 24 June 2024

 

Image courtesy Dorna.

 

Have there ever been so many talking points created off track in such a short space of time? Despite three weekends off, MotoGP™ has been making headlines since the Mugello Test, when 6pm local time saw the first bombshell rider announcement of the season drop: Jorge Martin moves from Prima Pramac Racing to Aprilia Racing from 2025. That made it fairly clear who was going to be announced alongside reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati Lenovo Team, and sure enough it was confirmed not too long thereafter: Marc Marquez will move from Gresini Racing MotoGP™ to the factory team. We’ll leave the debate about whether that was the concrete plan before 6pm on Monday at Mugello to the rumour mill.

There was then a détente in the rush to win announcement roulette before KTM came out with their big reveal for 2025. The rumour of Enea Bastianini’s move from alongside Bagnaia to Austrian machinery was true. But the rumour of who would be his teammate had not even begun as KTM managed to keep their full line-up under wraps, and it was another bombshell: Maverick Viñales will join a newly orange Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad alongside the ‘Beast’.

Now, we know who will replace him at Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi, moving from Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The dominoes are falling into their own fascinating jigsaw, but that’s all 2025. This season, there remains a Championship to win. 13 Grands Prix, 13 Tissot Sprints and a maximum of 481 points still await the world’s most exciting sport in 2024 and we get back on track with a back-to-back line-up of two classics, starting with the TT Circuit Assen.

As MotoGP™ celebrates our 75th anniversary, Assen celebrates its 75th Grand Prix as it’s been on the calendar every year since 1949 barring one gap in 2020. But heritage isn’t a throwback at the Cathedral, it lives alongside what’s often one of the most spectacular race weekends of the season, and there’s even more to race for as everyone rolls out.

Bagnaia, winner of the last two and superfan of the venue, wants to rule both for the points and to make one as his 2025 teammate is confirmed. Martin, with only one Moto3™ win at the venue so far, wants to show even more. That the track doesn’t matter, that his speed and consistency are there. Maybe that his decisions for the future are backed by both. Marc Marquez, having somewhat made a point already, is still missing that Grand Prix win in 2024 too. Can he take that at Assen, one of Bagnaia’s most coveted top steps? With the three riders covered by 35 points, these two weekends are tantalising as the form book for Assen doesn’t much resemble that for Germany.

Then there’s Bastianini, only 57 off the top, and that could be less barring his adventures garnering attention from the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards at Le Mans and Barcelona, including his one-man insurrection there that dropped him outside the points. Mugello’s last lap, last corner move on Martin, however, shows what he’s got when the cards fall right. Viñales, meanwhile, is a master of Assen. His CV at the venue is one of the best on the grid and his form in 2024 strong. Can he get back into the podium fight and revive some COTA BatMav?

Teammate Aleix Espargaro has form at Assen too, including a podium last year as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) got done for track limits and the Aprilia was promoted. Espargaro has also pulled off that stunning two-for-one on Binder and now-teammate Jack Miller at the final chicane within recent memory. Binder, track limits aside, had podium pace too, and Miller – now on the market for 2025 – has fair form at Assen including his historic first MotoGP™ win in the rain in 2016.

Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), now confirmed in orange next season, will want to get back in the podium battle, and his teammate Augusto Fernandez will hope Assen – where he won his first Grand Prix, in Moto2™, and which is one of his favourite tracks – helps his luck to turn. After a much tougher run of late, Bezzecchi will be looking for a turnaround too. Last year here he won the Sprint to deny Bagnaia the chance at the double, and even if the eventual Champion took the spoils on Sunday, Bezzecchi wasn’t too far behind for an impressive podium.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), meanwhile, is quietly impressing as he keeps the upper hand on a fair few fellow GP23 riders, and he’ll want to continue doing that. Bezzecchi and Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) are looking to put a stop to it. Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) is on his own mission, with the speed now there more often than not, but more points-paying finishes on the menu.

At Trackhouse Racing, the rumour mills remain full steam ahead, but Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez have to maximise the weekend regardless. Fernandez’ 2024 is showing flashes of what we’ve been waiting for since his promotion to the premier class, including that impressive Sprint lead a few races ago, but he’ll want more, and Oliveira wants to stamp some authority back on the dynamic.

Those rumour mills still abound at Honda, too. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team) is now in the spotlight there, with the 2020 Champion seemingly a big piece of the remaining puzzle. Still, on track the mission remains simple: move forward. Teammate Luca Marini, already signed up and with no market stress, joins him in that, and likewise Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) on both counts. Meanwhile Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) is quietly impressing in the battle there, and he’s also a former Moto2™ winner at Assen.

At Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) will be hoping Assen – where last year his speed was impressive – will help give their mission back to the front a boost, and his own record at the venue is a good one, too. He’s also out the shop window, head down and focused on the mission in hand. Alex Rins, meanwhile, remains on the hunt for more points in a difficult season as Yamaha look to rebuild into frontrunners, but reports from the Iwata marque’s recent test were very positive.

The headlines off track will keep us talking as we head into the weekend, but once the action starts we know Assen will grab the spotlight back for the stunning racing promised at the Cathedral. So don’t miss it, with the Championship poised for more twists, the rumour mill still going strong, and the longest-serving venue on the calendar primed to serve up another classic.

SHOWTIME

Saturday

Tissot Sprint: 15:00 (UTC +2)

Sunday

Grand Prix: 14:00 (UTC +2)

What’s happening at the #DutchGP

On Thursday afternoon, podcast Last On The Brakes welcomes Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Fabio Di Giannantonio at 15:05 (UTC +2).

The first Press Conference at 16:00 then hosts Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). 

The second line-up at 16:35 is Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team), Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) and Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

Moto2™: can Roberts close in on Garcia?

Following a lower-key Catalan GP, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing) bounced back brilliantly at Mugello to claim a pole position and race win, seeing the American pick up his first 25-point haul since 2022. Roberts’ timely victory sees the #16 claw back valuable points on World Championship leader Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) after the Spaniard missed out on a rostrum finish for the first time since the Spanish GP. Garcia grabbed P4 at the chequered flag, as the Boscoscuro star heads to Assen holding a seven-point advantage in the overall standings. It’s tight at the top.

A third podium of 2024 was pocketed by Manuel Gonzalez (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™) as the Spaniard pushed Roberts all the way in Italy, and after two no-scores in Le Mans and Barcelona, Gonzalez needed that P2. Having been just 0.067s away from the win, can he now build on his best finish of the season in the Netherlands?

Elsewhere, mixed fortunes came the way of the Speed Up Racing duo. The positive was Alonso Lopez finished P3, but Fermin Aldeguer’s tougher-than-many-expected season continued after he was caught up in an incident involving Jeremy Alcoba (Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team). A second DNF in as many races sees the pre-season favourite needing results – and fast. 

2023 Dutch TT winner Jake Dixon (CFMoto Aspar Team) likewise wants a lot more as we return to the venue in 2024. The Briton’s Catalan GP podium couldn’t be backed up with another promising result at Mugello, so the #96 will be hunting a repeat of his 2023 heroics this weekend. In that memorable outing, Dixon pipped Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) to the top step, and after a P5 in Italy, the Japanese star will be fancying a rostrum return too.

Can the Cathedral of Speed deliver another classic? And who’s coming out on top? We’ll find out on Sunday!

Moto3™: Veijer takes aim at Alonso

The current Moto3™ state of play can be summed up in two words: David Alonso. The CFMoto Aspar Team rider has racked up three consecutive wins as the Colombian’s early season march has now birthed five victories in seven races, with his lead up to a healthy 37 points as a trip to the Cathedral of Speed awaits.

This weekend though it’s a homecoming for Mugello runner-up Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). The Dutchman arrives in Assen with three podiums in his last four outings, the other being a P4. Veijer, after Daniel Holgado’s (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) more difficult Italian GP, is now just 11 points off the Spaniard, who currently occupies P2 in the Championship. Does a second win of 2024 beckon on home turf for Veijer? Many thousands of fans will be hoping so, and he’ll do anything to deliver.

At Mugello, that long-awaited debut podium visit was secured by Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI), while teammate Ivan Ortola will be hoping to respond after a crash on the final lap cost the Spaniard a top three finish. The latter is now 15 points adrift of Veijer as we approach the summer break. Can they close the gap near the top? And can anyone defeat Alonso?

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Signs Multi-Year Deal With Aprilia

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola (left) and Marco Bezzecchi (right). Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola (left) and Marco Bezzecchi (right). Photo courtesy Aprilia.

Simply the Bez. Marco Bezzecchi with Aprilia Racing from 2025

ITALIAN DUO: BEZZECCHI WILL RIDE THE APRILIA RS-GP UNDER A MULTIPLE-YEAR CONTRACT

Marco Bezzecchi has signed a multiple-year contract to race with Aprilia Racing beginning from 2025. This is an important step for the manufacturer from Noale, with a full-time Italian rider once again in the top class, after Lorenzo Savadori’s MotoGP début in 2020.

The return of an Italian rider is a significant step for the Italian Team Aprilia Racing. The 2025 line-up will have Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín Almoguera as teammates, a duo ready to establish Aprilia at the top of the MotoGP standings.

From his 2022 MotoGP début, Marco has shown great talent and fierce determination, qualities which allowed him to achieve 3 wins, 9 podium finishes, and 4 pole positions, not to mention winning over the hearts of Italian fans.

MASSIMO RIVOLA

APRILIA RACING CEO

“Welcome aboard to one of the best Italian talents, who has demonstrated his worth from his début in the lower categories and especially last year in MotoGP, with outstanding performances and even breakaway victories. We can’t wait to embrace Bez in Noale; the Italian bike and Italian rider duo are extremely exciting, but even more so is the rider pair which will be formed with Jorge. We are really happy with our line-up for 2025, Martín and Bezzecchi were our first choices for their age, talent, grit, and determination. With them we can write a new and important chapter in the history of Aprilia Racing”.

Canadian Superbike: Race Two Results From RAD Torque Raceway

Polesitter Ben Young (1) leads the GP Bikes Pro Superbike field into Turn One Sunday during Round Three action at RAD Torque Raceway near Edmonton, AB. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Polesitter Ben Young (1) leads the GP Bikes Pro Superbike field into Turn One Sunday during Round Three action at RAD Torque Raceway near Edmonton, AB. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Pro Superbike - Race 2

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by CSBK:

Collins outduels Dumas for thrilling race two win at Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship produced another new GP Bikes Pro Superbike winner on Sunday, as wildcard Torin Collins came out on top of a thrilling battle with Alex Dumas in race two at RAD Torque Raceway.

The two young talents first had to fight through championship leader Ben Young, who got a terrific start from pole position and led for the opening four laps, but all the chaos kicked off on lap five as Young got a bad launch out of the final corner and was passed by both riders into turn one – including a brave move around the outside by Collins.

The pair would quickly break away from Young and begin their showdown, with Collins attempting a number of passes and Dumas slamming the door each time. It appeared as though Dumas may have secured the win after a brilliant move to put lapped traffic between himself and Collins late in the race, but Collins immediately reeled the 2021 champion back in with five laps to go.

The Calgary native would then make the decisive move one lap later, barging his way through on Dumas with an aggressive pass in turn 12 to take the lead and promptly stretching out a slight advantage, one he would hold the rest of the way en route to a spectacular maiden victory.

The win puts Collins firmly in the CSBK record books, becoming the third-youngest Pro Superbike winner in history at 18 years old and 347 days (ironically surpassing Dumas by eleven days), and becoming the second-fastest rider to win a feature class race after doing so in just his second start.

“I got a bad start again, but today I just didn’t want to waste any time so I put my head down right away and was able to get around Ben on the outside in turn one,” Collins said. “I didn’t know how I was going to get past Alex, he was just so strong everywhere, so I kind of just went for it. We did make a little bit of contact – I hope he’s not too upset about that – but rubbing is racing!”

The stunning victory also proved to be a historic one for Kawasaki, as the Novalda-sponsored rider handed the manufacturer their 75th all-time Superbike victory, despite piloting a privateer machine he normally only uses for testing.

As for his future in Canada, Collins wouldn’t rule out a return to the CSBK paddock, as he juggles his duties with Altus Suzuki in the MotoAmerica Supersport championship.

“Obviously my commitment is to the current MotoAmerica season, but if there’s no conflicts, I’m open to anything,” Collins admitted. “I knew this was a great series, but even still I’ve been pleasantly surprised. It’s a lot of fun and the grid is really strong, so I definitely won’t close any doors.”

As for Dumas, the newly-minted Economy Lube Ducati rider will be forced to leave Edmonton without a win, but his third and second-place finishes will still represent a fantastic return to the series after missing the opening two rounds.

“It was a fun race, I’m pretty happy with most of it. There was a bit of contact, for sure, but I knew Torin was faster than me in some spots so I had to defend hard,” Dumas said. “I really wanted the top step of the podium today, but I’m happy to be back in CSBK and I can’t thank Steve Moxey and Economy Lube enough for the opportunity.”
 
While it was an unusually quiet third-place finish for Young, the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider admitted that once he lost the lead he was content with avoiding any unnecessary drama between the two non-title contenders.

“Congrats to these two, they both rode unbelievably well and it’s nice to have another new winner in the series,” Young said. “We had some front-end issues yesterday that I thought were resolved, but then I lost a lot of drive and they both got by me. After that I knew they were really going to push the issue and race hard, so I just kept the championship in mind.”

Despite his worst result of the season, Young would manage his 12th consecutive podium (the fourth-longest streak of all-time) and exit Edmonton with a 34-point lead, a much higher total than the eleven-point gap he held coming into round three.

That advantage was aided by Jordan Szoke in fourth, who held off title challenger Sam Guerin in an exciting battle further back. The two both ran with Young for majority of the race, with Szoke even attempting a few daring passes on his old rival, but their late duel would prove to be insufficient for Guerin as he settled for fifth.

David MacKay put his race one crash behind him and finished a much-needed sixth on Sunday, retaining fourth overall in the championship as he continues to build momentum for ODH Snow City Cycle Honda. 

Local star Brian Worsdall was seventh, battling with fellow Alberta native Philip DeGama-Blanchet before Worsdall separated himself late on for Mots Machining Honda.

DeGama-Blanchet would take eighth for Vass Performance Kawasaki and move into third in the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year fight, albeit 31 points behind his close friend Collins, who takes over the award lead from Connor Campbell.

Collins’ victory will also help boost Kawasaki’s hopes in the Constructors Championship, cutting their deficit to 71 points behind leaders BMW and giving them a larger cushion over third-place Honda, who are also coming under fire from Ducati with the addition of Dumas to the mix.

The series will now get two full weeks of recovery before venturing east to Atlantic Motorsport Park, with round four getting underway in Nova Scotia, July 12-14. 

Full results from Sunday’s action can be found on the series’ official website.

Video: Garrett Gerloff “Is This Game Over? – Misano”

Garrett Gerloff (31). Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
Garrett Gerloff (31). Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.

American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap the FIM Superbike World Championship event at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino.

 

American Flat Track: Race Results From The Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile

Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.

Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Championship

Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile

Bridgeport Speedway

Swedesboro, New Jersey

June 22, 2024

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

1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 4 laps

2. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -0.478 second

3. Tom Drane (Yam), -1.239 seconds

4. Trent Lowe (Hon), -1.485

 

 

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

1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 4 laps

2. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -0.453 second

3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.530

4. Jared Mees (Ind), -1.603 seconds

 

 

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

1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 26 laps

2. Tom Drane (Yam), -00.703 second

3. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.955

4. James Ott (Hus), -1.520 seconds

5. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2.659

6. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -6.219

7. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -7.528

8. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.716

9. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -10.928

10. Tarren Santero (Hon), -11.012

11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -11.355

12. Travis Petton (KTM), -11.588

13. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -12.533

14. Landen Kawczak (KTM), -16.016

15. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -17.288

16. Olin Kissler (KTM), -19.949

17. Aidan Brown (Hon), -1 lap

18. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -21 laps, DNF

 

 

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

1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 32 laps

2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.086 second

3. Jared Mees (Ind), -4.683 seconds

4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -5.576

5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -8.223

6. Brandon Price (Yam), -9.549

7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -10.292

8. Declan Bender (Ind), -10.293

9. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.707

10. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -13.981

11. Dan Bromley (Hon), -20.109

12. Cameron Smith (KTM), -1 lap

13. Billy Ross (Kaw), -1 lap

14. Logan Mcgrane (Kaw), -1 lap

15. Wyatt Vaughan (Kaw), -1 lap

16. Michael Hill (Yam), -1 lap

17. Chad Cose (Ind), -2 laps

18. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -3 laps

19. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -26 laps, DNF

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by AFT:

Robinson Defeats Daniels in Bridgeport Thriller

 

Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) served up a timely reminder that remains a genuine contender for this season’s Grand National Championship with an inspired performance in the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, Round 8 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

And his victory at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, couldn’t have come under much more demanding circumstances, with Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) breathing down his neck and desperate to fight through after charging his way forward the bottom of the top ten.

Earlier, Daniels had made quick work of a big swath of riders to slot ahead of Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) and into fourth. Meanwhile, Robinson was busy clearing off in front as Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) and Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) scraped it out for second.

Once Daniels worked past Vanderkooi, he and Mees prodded each other forward, closing the gap back to first position in the process. Mees would eventually fall off that chase, but Daniels would not. He successfully reeled in Robinson and then slung his Estenson Racing Yamaha into first with approximately half of the Main Event still to go.

However, in his bid to break free in first, Daniels ran wide, providing Robinson with a golden opportunity to reclaim the position. Daniels proceeded to stalk the Mission Roof Systems rider from that point forward, but his intended quarry had an answer for every late-race attempt to snatch away the win.

Robinson’s triumph saw him become the first rider to claim a third win this season just as it reached its halfway point. It also catapulted him ahead of Mees and into second in the points, some 14 back of title leader Daniels (170-156).

Robinson, who originally hails from nearby Oxford, Pennsylvania, said, “This is awesome. That’s the stuff dreams are made of right there. It’s just awesome to have my parents, my grandparents, my mother-in-law, my wife’s family, and all our friends here. That means the world to me. This win is my favorite right now. A super huge thank you to Jerry Stinchfield with Roof Systems and Juan Gonzalez at Mission Foods. Without those guys, this program wouldn’t be possible… Third win of the season? Let’s keep this ball rolling.”

Mees managed to hold off Bauman to earn the final spot on the podium despite still riding at less than 100% after getting beaten up in a mountain bike crash suffered a little over a week earlier.

Vanderkooi was a late-race DNF, allowing Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) to break into the top five.

He was followed by Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), rookies Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) and Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Fastrack Racing Mission Foods KTM 790 Duke).

Tenth place went to Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), who added a second top-ten result to his stint with Royal Enfield after earning the squad its first premier-class podium last weekend.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

There was hardly a moment to catch a breath while witnessing the latest masterpiece of double defending Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) take shape under the lights of Bridgeport Speedway.

Returning to a venue where he finished outside the top five a year ago, Kopp once again looked more like an interested observer than a potential winner for a significant portion of the contest. While the Rick Ware Racing ace spent much of his race swapping position with Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) over third, last year’s winner, Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), traded haymakers and handlebars with Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) as they waged war for first.

But with two minutes remaining, Kopp turned up the heat and closed in on that fight. He then made his move to steal away the lead with less than a minute remaining and carried that momentum forward to a 0.703-second margin of victory over runner-up Drane.

The win was not only Kopp’s third in succession, it was the 20th of his Progressive AFT career, handing him sole possession of the all-time victory mark in the category.

He said, “That’s why we train through the week because that’s the hardest I’ve ever pushed on a flat track bike. I had a big moment when I was back in third watching Tom and Chase duke it out, and they were going at it. I thought I had no chance. I had a big moment and almost highsided. But this one is huge to come from that far back. Wow. Big thanks to my dad for always being there. This is an awesome one to get 20 career wins. And thanks to everyone behind me. This one means a lot to them and to me.”

Saathoff finished third less than a second off the win, while Ott and Lowe settled into fourth and fifth respectively after factoring into the podium mix until the waning stages of the race.

Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Hannum’s Harley-Davidson KTM 450 SX-F) registered his third finish of sixth or better, while Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio Racing/Sluggo Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/American Harley-Davidson Yamaha YZ450F), Aiden RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), and Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/P&M Motorcycles Honda CRF450R) completed the top ten.

The rolling Kopp now boasts a commanding 33-point advantage over Saathoff (183-150) in his quest for an unprecedented third Parts Unlimited AFT Singles crown. Drane is another three points back in third with 147.

Next Up:

Progressive American Flat Track completes its run of three Half-Miles in as many weeks with the fabled Lima Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio on Saturday, June 29. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/lima-half-mile-87016 to secure your tickets today.

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

FOX Sports coverage of the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).

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

Canadian Superbike: Race One Results From RAD Torque Raceway

Last-lap Superbike action Saturday at RAD Torque Raceway saw Torin Collins (71) try multiple times to make a pass for the lead over victor Ben Young (1). Collins would finish second in his first CSBK race start. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Last-lap Superbike action Saturday at RAD Torque Raceway saw Torin Collins (71) try multiple times to make a pass for the lead over victor Ben Young (1). Collins would finish second in his first CSBK race start. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
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More, from a press release issued by CSBK:

Young holds off Collins to win hectic race one at Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – Ben Young escaped with a crucial and dramatic victory at RAD Torque Raceway on Saturday, fending off Torin Collins in a last-lap duel at the third round of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.

Young led the race from start-to-finish, grabbing the holeshot and gradually extending a comfortable advantage as the rest of the field battled behind him, but a charging Collins rapidly erased that gap in the final five laps as he chased a historic victory in his CSBK debut.

Collins got a poor start from second on the grid and slid to fourth behind Alex Dumas and Jordan Szoke, allowing Young to build up as much as a five-second advantage by the midway point, but Collins would eventually claw his way through Szoke and Dumas to find clean air and begin his hunt towards Young.

The 18-year-old Collins was carving away nearly a second-per-lap on Young before the championship leader stabilized things with three laps to go, but lapped traffic held Young up just enough to allow Collins to close within striking distance on the final lap.

The two would go side-by-side in the final few corners before Young slammed the door, escaping with the race one victory by just 0.4 seconds at the line.

It was a massive result for the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider, who almost doubled his championship lead from 15 points to 29 in his first race at RAD Torque Raceway.

“I knew it was going to be wicked pace, and I was kinda keeping an eye on Torin all weekend,” Young admitted. “But our Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW was working well enough that I knew I could put my head down and run a comfortable pace, so it’s nice to bring home the win in my first trip here.”

The win was also a monumental one for BMW as a manufacturer, as they score their 63rd career Superbike victory – equalling Suzuki’s mark for second all-time (and now just eleven behind Kawasaki for the feature class lead).

 

Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

 

As for Collins, the Novalda Kawasaki rookie put on quite the impressive showing in his wildcard debut, reeling in Young and nearly stealing a victory in his first ever Superbike race, a feat that would have put him alongside Dumas as the only riders to ever do so.

“I knew I was going to have to work really hard out there, but I got a bad start and then the bike just felt a little slow,” Collins said. “After the first couple laps I knew I had better pace though, so once I got by Alex I was lapping really well. Another lap or two would have been nice, but I’ll take second.”

Settling for third in his CSBK return was Dumas, who didn’t have as much of a challenge for his rival Young as he would have hoped. However, the Economy Lube Ducati rider remains confident that with some mechanical fixes he can close the gap on Sunday.

“First off, I have to thank Steve Moxey from Economy Lube, crew chief Scott Miller, and the whole team for the opportunity. A week ago I didn’t even know if we’d be here,” Dumas said. “I had some front chatter which was weird and made things really difficult, but we’ll do our homework tonight and get back up to the front tomorrow.”

Dumas extended his streak of having every career finish be on the podium, but by the finest of margins after Szoke nearly spoiled his return on the final lap.

The CKM Kawasaki veteran managed to stay with Dumas once Collins had made his way through the pair and wound up just three second off the victory, one of his closest efforts yet as he continues to work his way back from 2022 injuries.

Rounding out the top five was Sam Guérin, who ran a lonely race for the EFC Group BMW team as he ultimately couldn’t stick with the lead quartet. While still a solid result in his first trip to RAD Torque, it was a bitter one for the championship fight as Guérin slips to 29 points behind Young entering race two.

Local favourite Paul Macdonell earned a career-best sixth in his homecoming, charging through a late-race battle with former regional foes Brian Worsdall and Tosh Gable. The Grande Prairie, Alberta native made a great pass on Worsdall into turn one and held on the rest of the way aboard his PMR/Vass Performance BMW, moving him into fifth in the overall championship.

 

Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

 

Worsdall would relinquish another position to 16-year-old Philip DeGama-Blanchet in the final laps, an excellent result for the rookie aboard his lesser-powered Vass Performance Kawasaki Sport Bike machine, though Worsdall held on for an impressive eighth for Mots Machining Honda.

Pro Rookie of the Year leader Connor Campbell made some late improvements to earn ninth, keeping him tied with Macdonell for fifth in the championship aboard his B&T MacFarlane/Kubota Kawasaki.

Jon Bullee would complete the top ten at his home circuit for Riverside Honda, holding off Bronti Verbeek in a late battle. Verbeek, notably the first female pro since Stacey Nesbitt in 2017, would settle for a strong eleventh for Jack Carter Powersports BMW.

Missing from the final order was David MacKay, who crashed out of sixth early in the race. The ODH Snow City Cycle Honda rider was reeling in Guérin for fifth when he fell in turn ten, though he’ll retain fourth in the championship entering Sunday.

While it was a difficult day for Guérin, his performance coupled with Young’s victory was enough to add a slight extension to BMW’s total in the Constructors Championship, though Kawasaki countered with an excellent day from Collins and Szoke.

BMW will hope for an even better day in race two as they try to build upon their dominant 82-point advantage, while Kawasaki tries to hold off Honda, Suzuki, and Ducati for second.

Race two of the feature class is scheduled to get underway at roughly 3 pm local time (5 pm ET) on Sunday, with the full slate kicking off at 1 pm local time.

American Flat Track: Arai Sponsoring Bridgeport Half-Mile

Arai-sponsored racer Dallas Daniels (32). Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy AFT.
Dallas Daniels (32) on his Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy AFT.

Arai Helmet, Drag Specialties Named Title and Presenting Sponsors of Bridgeport Half-Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce Arai Helmet and Drag Specialties as the respective title and presenting sponsor of the newly branded Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, today, Saturday, June 22.

While remaining a small family-owned company, Arai has won countless championships across the globe, including in Progressive American Flat Track, Formula 1, MotoGP and far beyond. Globally recognized as the world’s premier helmet manufacturer, Arai has provided competitors and enthusiasts alike with unparalleled protection, comfort, technology, and style for generations.

Drag Specialties, alongside its sister brand, Parts Unlimited, is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry. They have also been an active supporter of motorsports for as long as they have been supplying dealerships and enthusiasts worldwide with the ultimate selection of accessories.

Arai and Drag Specialties rank among Progressive AFT’s longest serving and most active supporters. Both companies boast direct ties with Progressive AFT in an official capacity dating back to 2018, while having previously been involved in the series via various rider, team, and series sponsorship initiatives that trace back decades earlier.

Tickets for today’s Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties are available to purchase both online and at the gate. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/bridgeport-half-mile-86133 to reserve your seats today.

Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). You can catch the livestream of all the weekend’s racing activities on FloRacing. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2024. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. 

FOX Sports coverage of the Bridgeport Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).

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

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on X, and check us out on Instagram.

Where To Ride In June: Track Days, Schools, And Races

Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo courtesy Blackhawk Farms Raceway.
Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Photo courtesy Blackhawk Farms Raceway.

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during June 2024.

This list includes 194 opportunities to ride your motorcycles at races, schools, and track days during the month of June in North America.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for June 2024 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

5/31-6/2          MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/1                   ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/1                   Compact Octane Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/1                   SFLminiGP (South Florida MiniGP) Rider Development Days (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin, GA

6/1                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/1-2               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/1-2               ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/1-2               ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/1-2               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/1-2               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/1-2               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

6/1-2               Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

6/1-2               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

6/1-2               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/1-2               N2 Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/1-2               NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR (MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier)

6/1-2               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/1-2               Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Camp)

6/1-2               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

6/1-2               South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin GA

6/1-2               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/1-2               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/2                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/2                   Rocky Mountain Mini Moto Series (Minis), SBR Motorsports Park, Calhan, CO

6/2                   Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/2                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/3                   2 Wheels Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/3                   N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/3                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/3                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/5                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/5                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/5-6               Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/6                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

6/6                   HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB (Track Night)

6/7                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/7                   Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB (Track Night)

6/7                   N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC (Racer Practice Day)

6/7-9               (Bridgestone) Canadian Superbike Championship, Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/7-9               OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/7-9               WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/8                   Learning Curves Racing School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/8                   N2/WERA Endurance Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/8                   Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

6/8                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/8                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL (Ladies First)

6/8                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/8-9               101st Loudon Classic/ASRA Mid-West Roadracing Championship/AMA Sanctioned ASRA Outlaw Bagger Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/8-9               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/8-9               EMRA Series (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/8-9               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/8-9               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/8-9               MRA Series and New Racer School and Super Street Racing Days, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/8-9               Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/8-9               WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/Southeast Region, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/8-11              Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/9                   Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/9                   John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/9                   Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

6/9                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/9                   Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/9-10             Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/9-10             SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/9-10             USCRA Road Racing Series, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

6/10                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

6/10                 Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/10                 Motovid.com Performance Riding Clinic, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/10                 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

6/10                 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/10-11            California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (Two-Day Camp)

6/10-11            Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

6/10-11            Yamaha Champions Riding School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willow, CA

6/11                 USCRA Road Racing Series, Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH

6/11-12            2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/11-12            Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/12                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/12-13           Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/12-13           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/13-14           California Superbike School, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

6/14                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/14                 Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN (Ladies Day)

6/14                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/14                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/14-16           LegionSBK Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Jenning, OK

6/14-16           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/14-16           N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

6/15                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Orange County Half-Mile, Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown, NY

6/15                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/15                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/15-16           ASRA Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/15-16           Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/15-16           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/15-16           Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

6/15-16           Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/15-16           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/15-16            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/15-16           RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/15-16           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN

6/15-16           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/16                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays, Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

6/16-17           Track Time Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/17                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/17                 Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

6/17-18           ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/18                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/18-19           Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/19                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/19-21           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/20                 HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB (Track Night)

6/20                 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/20                 Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/21                 2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/21                 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/21                 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21                 Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/21                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/21-23           (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21-23           (Bridgestone) Canadian Superbike Championship, RAD Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/21-23           CRA (California Roadrace Association) Series, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/21-23           NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days and Camps, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/21-23           OMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/21-23           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/21-23           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/21-23           WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/22                AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/22                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Bridgeport Half-Mile, Bridgeport Speedway, Bridgeport, NJ

6/22                 DMVminiGP (Minis), United Karting Raceway, Hanover, MD

6/22                 Learning Curves Racing School, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/22                 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Schools And Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park (currently named Suika Circuit), Albuquerque, NM

6/22                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis) and Track Days, Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

6/22                 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

6/22-23           2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/22-23           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/22-23           Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/22-23           ASRA Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, MI

6/22-23           ASRA Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/22-23           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/22-23           Fast Line Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/22-23           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days, Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

6/22-23           Motogladiator Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/22-23           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

6/22-23           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/22-23           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

6/22-23           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/22-23           WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/22-24           Cyclesmith Track Days (formerly known as Tony’s Track Days), New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

6/23                 3:16 Superbike Camp, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

6/23                 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/23                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/23                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/23                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/23                 Rocky Mountain Mini Moto Series (Minis), Grand Junction Motor Speedway, Grand Junction, CO

6/23                 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park (currently named Suika Circuit), Albuquerque, NM

6/23                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/23                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/23                 UtahSBA Supermoto/Mini Series (Minis), Utah Motorsports Campus Kart Track, Grantsville, UT

6/23-24           Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT

6/23-24           SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/24                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/24                 N2 Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-25           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/24-25             Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/26                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/26                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/26-28           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Advanced Summer Camp)

6/27                 Riders Choice Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/27-28           Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/28                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/28                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL (Ladies First)

6/28-29           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/28-30           Bagger Racing League (BRL), Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/28-30           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/28-30           VRRA Series (Vintage Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/29                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH

6/29                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Dawson, IL

6/29                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/29                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/29-30           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/29-30           ASRA Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/29-30           Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/29-30           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Polecat Training Center, Fayetteville, TN

6/29-30           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

6/29-30           N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

6/29-30           Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) Series, Shasta Kart Track, Redding, CA (MotoAmerica Mini Cup Qualifier)

6/29-30           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/29-30           PanAmerican Superbike Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/29-30           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

6/29-30           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/29-30           Z² Track Days, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA

6/30                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/30-7/1          Fishtail Riding School, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

Canadian Superbike: Young On Pole Position In Edmonton

Ben Young (1) topped qualifying Friday, setting a new RAD Torque Raceway lap record on his way to pole position for CSBK round three in Edmonton. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Ben Young (1) topped qualifying Friday, setting a new RAD Torque Raceway lap record on his way to pole position for CSBK round three in Edmonton. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

Superbike Preview: Young reignites rivalry with Dumas in Edmonton

Edmonton, AB – A change in venues couldn’t prevent Ben Young from snatching pole position on Friday, as he captured his third consecutive BS Battery Pole award in a scorching qualifying session at RAD Torque Raceway.

Visiting the Edmonton circuit for the first time in his career, Young immediately moved to the top of Q1 behind a time of 1:17.947 and exited with a comfortable advantage, securing his entry to the top-ten Q2 session.

Torin Collins and Jordan Szoke would gradually chip away at the Q1 deficit, but it would be inconsequential as all three lapped safely inside the top-ten. However, the same was not true for Alex Dumas, who set a new lap record earlier in the day in FP1.

Having completed just one flying lap, Dumas went straight off at turn seven with a rear brake issue and sat parked for the remainder of Q1, tumbling down the order and clinging to a Q2 spot with a time of 1:20.642.

Ultimately, Dumas would narrowly squeeze through in eighth and allow the Economy Lube Ducati team to make the necessary repairs prior to Q2, setting up a showdown between himself, Young, Collins, and Szoke for pole.

There was little to separate the quartet early in the final session, as Young paced the field from Collins, Szoke, and Dumas with less than a half-second covering them all.

However, Young would blitz the timesheets around the midway point of Q2, lowering Dumas’ lap record time from the morning with a new best of 1:17.374, almost a half-second clear of the previous lap record from 2015.

That seemed like an insurmountable gap, but Collins would put in a late time attack to inch closer to what would have been a historic pole position, putting his Novalda Kawasaki within 0.137 seconds of Young but eventually settling for second.

That preserved a third consecutive pole for Young and the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW squad and the 16th of his Superbike career, putting him at the front for both feature class races this weekend.

Dumas would salvage a dramatic third and the final spot on the front row, climbing to within 0.132 seconds of Collins as only 0.269 seconds blanketed the lead trio.

Szoke would lose a bit of steam in the final stints of Q2 but managed to put himself a strong fourth on the grid and at the front of row two, less than a second from pole. 

Centering the second row will be round two breakout winner Sam Guérin, who closed the gap to the front over his two qualifying sessions but would still wind up fifth, only marginally behind Szoke aboard his EFC Group BMW.

David MacKay found over a full second of improvement in Q2 to place his ODH Snow City Cycle Honda into sixth and the end of row two, while fellow Honda rider Brian Worsdall will kick off row three in seventh, headlining the local contingent for the Mots Machining team.

Fellow EMRA star Tosh Gable will sit alongside him in eighth, while Sebastien Tremblay put his Turcotte Performance Suzuki just ahead of Paul Macdonell and the PMR/Vass Performance BMW team in the final places of the top-ten.

Young’s qualifying effort will extend his advantage in the BS Battery Pole Position Award standings, where he opens up a 16-point lead over Szoke and Guerin with only three rounds and 30 points left up for grabs.

Full results from Friday’s qualifying can be found on the series’ official website.

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