ASBK: Superbike Heads To Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 4, 2025

The 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) spotlight will fall on Phillip Island again this weekend (September 6-7), in what is shaping as a season-defining round for riders still harbouring title ambitions.

And nowhere are the stakes higher than in the flagship SW-Motech Superbike class, where defending four-time champion Josh Waters (McMartin Racing Ducati) has the chance to tighten the screws even further at his favourite ASBK hunting ground.

He leads the championship by 54pts over Yamaha Racing Team’s Mike Jones after five of eight rounds, and another commanding result at Phillip Island could just about pull the shutters down on his rivals in 2025 – psychologically if not mathematically.

The Phillip Island round will again be held in a condensed two-day format which proved to be massively popular with riders, teams and spectators in 2024.

For the SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport and Race and Road Supersport 300 classes, September 6-7 will mark their second visit to Phillip Island in 2025, while the schedule will also feature the BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup and the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship, which will venture to the grand prix circuit for the first time.

There will also be off-track activities to entertain the family, including ASBK Trade Alley and the chance to meet riders in a pitlane walk at 12:30pm on Sunday. ASBK’s resident stunt guru, Tjay Stuntz, will also showcase his bag of tricks across the weekend.

Round six of the Australian Superbike Championship is supported by the Victorian Government via its Significant Sporting Events Program.

To purchase tickets for ASBK round six, click here
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SW-Motech Superbike

Thanks to an imposing record at Phillip Island, Waters is a short-priced favourite to continue his winning ways in the two 11-lap SW-Motech Superbike races.

However, if cracks start to appear in his composure, the likes of Jones, Anthony West (Addicted to Track Yamaha), Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati), Cameron Dunker (MotoGo Yamaha), Broc Pearson (DesmoSport Ducati) and Jonathan Nahlouus (Omega Racing Team Yamaha) will be ready to pounce.

The 20-rider field has also been bolstered by the return of three-time champion Troy Herfoss, who has replaced Max Stauffer at Yamaha Racing Team for the final three rounds of the season.

Stauffer remains in the championship on a privately entered Yamaha, while Herfoss has enjoyed one shakedown test on the YZF-R1M – but will approach his Phillip Island YRT debut in a typically methodical and composed fashion.

“I’m really enjoying what I’m doing in the US, but I still love racing a Superbike and when the opportunity came up to race with YRT at the final three rounds, we were able to put something together pretty quickly and make it happen,” Herfoss said. “Mike has proven that the bike is good, and the team have what it takes to be up the front. I’m looking forward to getting down to Phillip Island and testing myself in race conditions.”

Mike Jones slips up the inside of Josh Waters in a thrilling battle at Queensland Raceway. Photo by Russell Colvin

Meanwhile, former Superbike number two Halliday (Stop and Seal) also heads to Phillip Island with plenty of intrigue as he makes his ASBK debut on a Ducati – enjoying his first competitive outing on the Panigale V4 R in a low-key state-based round at Sydney Motorsport Park two weeks ago.

Pearson is one rider who has the capacity to make solid inroads at Phillip Island after what at times has been a luckless campaign, including at Queensland Raceway’s round five when he was skittled by the sliding machine of Harrison Voight.

After eight wins from 11 races in 2025, Waters leads the championship on 261pts from Jones (207), West (191), Allerton (161), Dunker (150), Pearson (147), Stauffer (147) and Nahlous (142).

Glenn Allerton (#14), Anthony West (#13) and Cameron Dunker (#3). Photo by RbMotoLens

Kawasaki Supersport

Only 32pts separates the top three in Kawasaki Supersport – Stop and Seal teammates Jack Mahaffy and Archie McDonald (both Yamaha) and Olly Simpson (BCperformance Racing Team Kawasaki).

The juiciest part of that equation is the budding rivalry between Mahaffy and McDonald, with the latter having skipped a weekend due to European commitments otherwise the differential would have been much closer.

In the previous round at Morgan Park, back in June, McDonald made a decisive move with a ‘full monty’ – pole position and two wins compared to Mahaffy’s 3-2 scorecard.

Mahaffy leads McDonald by 26pts (186 to 160), followed by the ever-smiling Olly Simpson (154pts) and his Kawasaki teammate Hayden Nelson (130pts), and then Tom Bramich (Yamaha, 129pts). Other than Nelson, all the riders have won races in 2025.

Tom Edwards (Team BWR Yamaha) was brilliant in his Supersport return at Morgan Park and will be on the hunt for podiums again, while the mercurial Jake Farnsworth (Yamaha) can never be discounted. Marcus Hamod (Honda), Levi Russo (Motoschool Racing Team Yamaha), Josh Newman (Addicted to Track Yamaha) and Will Nassif (Omega Racing Team Yamaha) add to a stacked field of emerging circuit racing stars.

Meanwhile, the Supersport Next Gen Ducati Panigale V2s of Tom Toparis (Stop and Seal) and Luca Durning (DesmoSport Ducati) will also line up in the Supersport races.

Archie McDonald (#69) and Jack Mahaffy (#37) have been nipping at each other's heels all season in Kawasaki Supersport. Photo by RbMotoLens — Archie McDonald (#69) and Jack Mahaffy (#37) have been nipping at each other’s heels all season in Kawasaki Supersport. Photo by RbMotoLens

Race and Road Supersport 300

What can be left to describe the Race and Road Supersport 300 Championship? It’s a flurry of fast-twitch activity from start to finish, especially at Phillip Island where slipstreaming really comes into the equation. Expect more of the same this weekend – with a chance of even more fireworks as the championship builds towards an exciting conclusion.

Six riders have won races in 2025, but for consistency one rider has stood above the others: 24-year-old Scott Nicholson. He leads by 47pts (229 to 182) over fellow Kawasaki rider Tara Morrison with a maximum of 128pts still up for grabs in the remaining rounds.

At Phillip Island in February, Morrison won a ground-breaking first race in the class, and her recent one-off ride in the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship at Donington has certainly made her more determined than ever.

Jake Paige (Champion’s Ride Days Kawasaki) is third overall, 12pts behind Morrison, and with Yamaha duo Hudson Thompson and Jordy Simpson nipping at his heels.

A huge field of 36 riders will contest the Supersport 300 races.

Scott Nicholson and Tara Morrison at the Phillip Island round in February. Photo by RbMotoLens

BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup

Leading the chase is Chaz Williams, who recently added a maiden circuit racing title to his resume when he took out the FIM MiniGP 160cc class with a round to spare.

Second is Connor Lewis, who has really come into his own in the last couple of rounds by shrinking the gap to Williams to just 8pts.

Third overall is a battle between three, with just 4pts separating Rossi McAdam, Xavier Curmi and Hunter Charlett.

The BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup action riders battle for supremacy. Photo by RbMotoLens

For more information on the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul:

Indian Motorcycle Announces National Demo Days Event

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 4, 2025

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Indian Motorcycle Announces National Demo Days Event

Throughout September, Riders Can Test Ride the 2025 Lineup & Earn Exclusive Race-Themed Swag, Enter to Win a New Chieftain PowerPlus, and Raise Funds to Benefit Military & First Responder Families.

Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced its Ride With Us Demo Days – a national test-ride program supporting Folds of Honor, an organization benefiting families of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders. The month-long initiative culminates with the brand’s National Charity Ride on Saturday, September 20. Riders can donate or register at the Indian Motorcycle National Charity Ride webpage.

At participating dealers nationwide, motorcyclists can experience the all-new 2025 Indian Motorcycle lineup. Each demo rider will receive a limited-edition 2025 race-themed sticker pack and be automatically entered to win a 2025 Chieftain PowerPlus. For every completed test ride, Indian Motorcycle will donate $50 to Folds of Honor.

“Our Ride With Us Demo Days are about more than just getting people on bikes,” said Aaron Jax, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “All month long, we’re uniting our community to support a cause that truly matters. Whether taking a demo ride or participating in the National Charity Ride, we’re proud to support Folds of Honor and help raise funds to benefit the brave families of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders.”

In 2024, the Indian Motorcycle community demonstrated remarkable generosity by surpassing its $50,000 goal and raising over $114,000 for Folds of Honor. Now in its second year, Indian Motorcycle has set an ambitious fundraising target of $250,000, underscoring its ongoing commitment to honoring and supporting families of those who served. Thanks to the steadfast support of its rider community, Indian Motorcycle is well on its way, having already raised more than $60,000 toward this year’s goal.

“Indian Motorcycle continues to be an incredible ally in our mission to provide educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “The support generated through Ride With Us Demo Days and the National Charity Ride not only raises critical funds but also unites the riding community in a powerful show of patriotism and purpose.”

Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 educational scholarships totaling approximately $290 million in educational impact. The Folds of Honor National Charity Ride serves as one of many events featuring the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group (IMRG). With approximately 137 chapters and 7,500 riders from around the country, IMRG hosts hundreds of rides and events each year for members and general motorcycle riders alike. To learn more, visit the IMRG webpage.

Riders are encouraged to contact their local Indian Motorcycle dealership to schedule a demo ride and learn more about how they can participate in the National Charity Ride on September 20.

For more information, riders can visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X and Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE

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

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.

Van Der Mark Leaving WorldSBK, Eyes MotoAmerica With BMW

Michael Gougis

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September 4, 2025

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Van Der Mark Leaving WorldSBK, Eyes MotoAmerica With BMW

World Supersport Champion, four-time Suzuka 8 Hours winner and multiple time WorldSBK race winner Michael van der Mark is looking to move to MotoAmerica with BMW in 2026.

In an interview with the official WorldSBK.com website, van der Mark, who currently races for the factory BMW ROKit World Superbike team, says he will not continue with BMW in World Superbike next year but hopes to keep racing for the German manufacturer.

Van der Mark’s future has been uncertain, especially after BMW announced that it hired Danilo Petrucci to replace Toprak Razgatlioglu on the factory World Superbike team for next year, but made no mention of van der Mark. Razgatlioglu will race for Prima Pramac Yamaha in MotoGP next year.

“I think BMW made a good decision to sign Danilo (Petrucci). He’s third in the standings and I think he’ll fit the team and bike very well. That’s good for the team,” van der Mark said. “On my side, I won’t continue in WorldSBK with BMW although I plan to stay with BMW. We’re looking at different options. One of them, and I’m looking forward to and is my wish right now, is to go to MotoAmerica. We’re working on it. This is my plan to stay with BMW. We’ve planned a lot of things together with them and, of course, my Suzuka endurance team. I had a good time there so this could be in the pipeline. I want to stay with BMW.

“I’ve been here quite a long time and sometimes things don’t plan out how you want; that’s what happened this year. If I can stay with BMW, we can have a fresh start in another championship. I don’t feel like you have to stay there just to stay there. You can find something new. If I could stay with BMW, that would be fantastic.”

It is unclear where van der Mark would race in MotoAmerica if he did cement a deal for 2026. In the statement to WorldSBK.com, van der Mark did not specifically state that he was looking at the Superbike class. Currently in MotoAmerica, Tytlers Cycle Racing fields a single BMW Superbike for Cameron Beaubier. OrangeCat Racing fields Stock 1000-spec BMWs for Andrew Lee and Jayson Uribe, Edge Racing has a Stock 1000 BMW for Jason Waters, and Danilo Lewis rides a BMW for Aftercare Schiebe Racing. Alex Arango rides a Stock 1000 BMW for Top Pro Racing and AJ Blackmon rides in the class for Ikonic Yachts.

Van der Mark is a six-time WorldSBK race winner, a European Superstock Champion, a World Supersport Champion and has raced in MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc Grand Prix competition.

World Superbike: Preview Of The French Round

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 4, 2025

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World Superbike: Preview Of The French Round

After a break throughout August, WorldSBK bursts back into action at the historic Magny-Cours circuit with the title fight ready for another chapter.

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is back on track at the iconic Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours as Round 9 of an enthralling 2025 campaign approaches. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) has the points advantage and the momentum heading into the French Round, but Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) will hope he can halt Razgatlioglu’s charge at a circuit he won at twice in his rookie season.

THE BATTLE TO BE #1 IN 2025: Can Bulega halt Razgatlioglu’s momentum?

‘El Turco’ leads ‘Bulegas’ by 26 points heading into the ninth of 12 rounds in 2025 but the pair had vastly different experiences of Magny-Cours last year. Razgatlioglu had a heavy FP2 crash which ruled him out of the French and Italian Rounds while Bulega went on to claim a Sunday double. Razgatlioglu is a serial winner at the French circuit with eight wins and he has the chance to make it the third venue he’s won at 10 or more times, while, for Bulega, it could become his most successful circuit – a hat-trick would put him on five victories, more than any other track he’s won at in WorldSBK. Can Razgatlioglu keep the momentum building after the summer break, following on from his hat-trick of hat-tricks, or will Bulega be able to start closing down the reigning Champion?

GOING FOR A MEDAL: Advantage Petrucci but Bautista and Locatelli are close

The fight for third is still raging too. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) has the advantage right now, 15 points clear of Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) in fourth. However, Petrucci will have a spring in his step after being announced as Razgatlioglu’s BMW replacement when the two-time Champion makes the switch to MotoGP in 2026. ‘Petrux’ took three rostrums at Magny-Cours last year and he’ll be hoping he can tighten his grip on P3 in the standings with more podiums. Locatelli, in contrast, has only been on the Magny-Cours podium once – in his first WorldSBK race there – something he’ll hope to change. Fifth in the standings is Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), although his future is now secure so his full focus can be on getting P3 in the standings.

IN THE TOP TEN: looking to end the year strongly

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) has enjoyed a stellar second campaign in WorldSBK although he’s also left points on the table, putting him in a relatively lonely P6 in the standings. A rostrum at Magny-Cours will be his first at the French venue in WorldSBK. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) are separated by seven points and the #97 will hope to close that gap, but the Bimota rider is a podium finisher at Magny-Cours on six occasions while Vierge has not had a rostrum at the classic circuit. Then, there’s a 15-point gap between the #22 and Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC), although the Spanish rider has been ruled unfit, still recovering from his left forearm fracture from Balaton and will miss the French Round. Lecuona will be replaced by fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia, who brings three years of Moto2 experience to the Japanese factory team’s garage. Lecuona sits just three points clear of Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven), who in turn is only three ahead of Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team), both of whom will aim to leapfrog Lecuona – who at least has his future secured; he’ll be replacing Bautista in 2026. Iannone is another who will need to be declared fit on Thursday if he is to race.

REA’S FAREWELL TOUR BEGINS: it starts at one of his favourite tracks

Magny-Cours has plenty of good memories for Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha), and he’ll hope to add to these in 2025 as his final four rounds as a full-time rider begin. He’s already won there nine times, and been on the podium 21 times, and he’ll be aiming to add to that this year as he looks to end his career on a high.

FUTURE UP IN THE AIR: can Aegerter secure a 2026 seat?

With Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner confirmed to race at GYRT GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team next year, Dominique Aegerter finds himself without a seat after a rollercoaster 2025 campaign. He’s 12^th in the standings, only six points behind Bassani, and will hope for a strong French Round; he’s only raced there once in WorldSBK, in 2023, and took a best of P6. He won there twice in four WorldSSP races and never finished off the podium. Gardner will have to be declared fit before he races in France. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) returns to the scene of his last win after delivering a wet-weather masterclass in 2024’s Race 1, aiming to return to some of the form from last year that saw him take P6 in the Championship standings; it’s similar for Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) who has a pole and a podium at Magny-Cours, but will need to be declared fit after he was caught up in the Balaton Park pile-up; the #31 did test at Aragon recently. The American is three points ahead of Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), who will hope for strong results in his first visit to Magny-Cours in WorldSBK.

HOPING TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING: Vickers and Mackenzie head to France after strong Balaton Park speed

Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) and Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) head into the French Round after taking their best WorldSBK results last time out, aiming to continue that form. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) will look to add to his points tally, as will teammate Michael Rinaldi, while Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) and teammate Zaqhwan Zaidi will also look to score points.

Watch the Hungary highlights show HERE, read the Official Programme for France HERE and watch every moment from Magny-Cours using the WorldSBK VideoPass – now 50% off!

Sportbike Track Time: Track Days Coming Up Soon

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 4, 2025

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Sportbike Track Time: Track Days Coming Up Soon

Summer may be winding down, but the track season is still in full swing! September is packed with opportunities to hone your skills, push your machine, and experience the thrill of a closed-course environment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking to get your first taste of track riding, we have an event for you.

Blackhawk Farms Raceway
Dates: September 6
September 7
Location: South Beloit, IL
Details: Join us for a two-day bundle or single-day sessions at this classic 1.95-mile course on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin. Novice is sold out, but Intermediate and Advanced spots are still available. The Race Certificate class add-on is also available both days!

GingerMan Raceway
Date: September 12
Location: South Haven, MI
Details: It’s Bike Night at GingerMan! This is a great opportunity for a quick track fix with our three-group format. Please note, there is no classroom instruction for the Novice group at this event.

Talladega Gran Prix Raceway
Date: September 20 – Ladies First!
Location: Munford, AL
Details: On Saturday, it’s a special, female-only track day. Guys, you’re welcome to attend and cheer on the riders, but this day is for the ladies on the track! The Advanced group is not available, but the Novice group is expanded!

Talladega Gran Prix Raceway
Date: September 21
Location: Munford, AL
Details: Stay another day after supporting the women of Ladies First and ride Talladega GP! Novice is sold out, but Intermediate and Advanced spots are still available. The Race Certificate class add-on is also available!

Grattan Raceway
Dates: September 20
September 21
Location: Belding, MI
Details: Tackle the challenging and technical Grattan Raceway with its uphill, downhill, and reverse camber corners. Two-day bundles and single-day registrations are available. This is a must-ride course for any rider in the Midwest!

Autobahn Country Club
Dates: September 27
September 28
Location: Joliet, IL
Details: STT returns for the last ACC event of the season for a two-day event on the challenging North Course at the end of the month. One on One Instruction and the Race Certificate Class is available to our Intermediate and Advanced riders both days!

Ready to Ride?
Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. You can find all the details and register for these events on our website: https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/september

We look forward to seeing you at the track!

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO PUTNAM PARK!

STT returns to Putnam Park one more time this season on October 4th and 5th – you’ll see why when you check out what riders have to say about this track!

Fun and Flowing Layout: Many riders describe Putnam Park as having a “fun flowing layout” that allows you to carry speed through corners.

Great for All Skill Levels: It’s often cited as a track suitable for both beginners and experienced riders, with its mix of corners and elevation changes offering something for everyone.

Challenging but Safe: While challenging, the track is considered safe, with improvements like removed guardrails, added runoff, and gravel traps enhancing safety.

Smooth Surface: Riders often praise the smooth tarmac, making for a more enjoyable and confidence-inspiring ride.

Good for Skill Improvement: The track’s design is conducive to refining riding skills and provides ample opportunity to focus on lines, throttle control, and body positioning.

Ample Runoff Areas: Several reviews mention good runoff areas in most corners, which adds to the feeling of safety and allows riders to push limits with more confidence.

Well-Kept Facilities: Beyond the track itself, the facilities, including clubhouses and garages, are often described as top-notch and well-maintained.

Click the link below to grab your registrations today!
Saturday, October 4
Sunday, October 5

GARAGE RENTAL AT PUTNAM

Garage rental for Putnam Park is now available online!
Garage bays at Putnam Park fit 2 bikes (and other gear) spaciously; 3 bikes comfortably. Each 17×20 per bay has compressed air (bring your own hose and fitting), electric outlets, overhead lighting and ceiling fans.

Registration is open and there are spots remaining in all groups!
Click here to sign up today or to reserve your garage!

MotoAmerica: De Keyrel Riding PS Squared Aprilia RSV4 AT COTA

John Ulrich

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September 3, 2025

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MotoAmerica: De Keyrel Riding PS Squared Aprilia RSV4 AT COTA

PS Squared Racing Welcomes Kaleb De Keyrel for MotoAmerica Stock 1000 at Circuit of The Americas

PS Squared Racing is set to take on the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 round at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) with championship-winning rider Kaleb De Keyrel aboard the Aprilia RSV4 1100. While Cory Ventura continues his recovery from injuries sustained in mid-season testing, the team remains focused on progress and building momentum for the final round of the season.

De Keyrel, the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion in the Aprilia RS660’s inaugural season, reunites with familiar faces in the paddock as he takes over riding duties for the RSV4 1100. The team enters the COTA weekend encouraged by major setup and performance strides made at the Mid-Ohio round with the help of Taylor Knapp, laying a strong foundation for De Keyrel to make an immediate impact.

Kaleb De Keyrel will race this PS Squared Racing Aprilia RSV4 at COTA. Photo courtesy PS Squared Racing.

Cory Ventura shared his feelings: “It’s tough to sit on the sidelines while the team is working so hard and the bike is showing so much potential. I’m bummed I can’t finish out the season but I’m genuinely excited to see the progress that’s been made with the RSV4. The guys have done an amazing job, and I’ll be cheering on Kaleb and the team at COTA.”

Taylor Knapp, who contributed to the bike’s development at Mid-Ohio, added: “I wish I could line up with the team this weekend, but prior commitments keep me away from racing at COTA. That said, the improvements we made at Mid-Ohio showed just how much potential this Aprilia and this program have. Kaleb and the team are both proven and I’m excited to see what they can achieve together.”

Gene Burcham, PS Squared Racing Team Manager: “It’s great to be working with Kaleb again. He brings speed, experience, and the right attitude to help us keep pushing the RSV4 forward. Brandon [Cole, Crew Chief] and I are both excited to see what we can accomplish together this weekend at COTA.”

With momentum building and a rider eager to prove himself on Aprilia’s premier platform, PS Squared Racing looks forward to competing at one of the most iconic racetracks in North America.

PS Squared Racing extends sincere thanks to its valued partners, whose support makes these efforts possible: Imperial Sportbikes, Piaggio Group of the Americas/Aprilia, Robem Engineering, Powersport Supply, Vesrah Brakes, Accossato, Dunlop Tires, SC Project/Motovation and Blud Lubricants. Also thank you to Kaleb’s personal sponsors KD51, Ridesmart and CJ Knows.

ESBK SS300: American Correa Finishes On Podium In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 3, 2025

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ESBK SS300: American Correa Finishes On Podium In Spain

Navarra, Spain – September 3, 2025 – American motorcycle racer Julian Correa continued his impressive international campaign this past weekend, securing a hard-fought podium finish in the highly competitive ESBK SuperSport 300 series at the Circuito de Navarra. Competing as a wild card entry with Pons Motorsport Italika Racing, Correa demonstrated exceptional skill and determination to battle his way to a top-three result in Race 2.

After a challenging qualifying session, Correa started from P7 for Race 1, but showcased his racecraft by carving his way through the field to a commendable P5 finish which got him a P3 in the Kawasaki Spirit Cup and his first podium in the ESBK Series. The performance was a testament to his adaptability and speed, as he quickly gelled with his new team and machine.

Building on that momentum, Correa delivered a standout performance in Race 2. The race was a tense affair, with a large pack of riders all fighting for position. Correa stayed cool under pressure, navigating the on-track battles with precision and strategy. His calculated moves and consistent pace paid off, as he crossed the finish line to miss a second podium by .004. He matched the lap times of the lead group and battled against WSBK riders using the ESBK as a training series.

“I’m absolutely thrilled with this result,” said Julian Correa. “The team worked so hard all weekend to give me a great bike, and to reward them with a podium is an amazing feeling. The competition here is incredibly tough, and I learned so much with every lap. This result gives me a lot of confidence.”

The podium finish at Navarra underscores Correa’s potential as a rising star in motorcycle racing. His ability to perform at a high level on unfamiliar tracks and with a new team highlights his remarkable talent and dedication. The team is incredibly proud of Julian’s performance and is confident in his ability to continue his strong progression.

Correa’s next races will be announced at a later date, as he returns to his British Talent Cup and MotoAmerica Talent Cup campaigns.

ESBK SS300 RACE 2 RESULTS

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MotoGP: Morbidelli Staying With VR46 Racing Team For 2026

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 3, 2025

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MotoGP: Morbidelli Staying With VR46 Racing Team For 2026

It’s official: the Italian-Brazilian rider and the Tavullia-based team will continue racing together next season.

The journey continues: Franco Morbidelli will continue to wear Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team colours next season, after a taste of podium success already in 2025. With Fabio Di Giannantonio already confirmed, the team’s line-up for 2026 is now complete.

Morbidelli was the first rider in the VR46 Riders Academy and the first from the project to win a World Championship, in Moto2 in 2017. After seven seasons in MotoGP, including three wins, six podiums and a runner-up finish in 2020, he joined the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in 2025. He has already secured two Grand Prix podiums with the team, in Argentina and Qatar, and two Sprint podiums in Qatar and Hungary.

Franco Morbidelli: “My love for this team is very deep. I feel great here and have an amazing relationship with every single member. It will be a pleasure to race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team next year as well. It’s fantastic to announce something so special. I hope to experience many more great days like the ones we’ve had this year, because we truly deserve it. We have almost a year and a half ahead of us to keep showing the great potential we have together. I want to thank the whole team, with Vale, Uccio, and Pablo leading the way, the partners, the VR46 Riders Academy, and my people.”

Alessio Salucci, Team Director: “We are happy to confirm Franco for the next season too. He integrated with the team right from the start, building an excellent personal and professional relationship that has led to important results. Franco has been part of the VR46 Riders Academy since the very beginning and seeing him wear the colors of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team has a special meaning for us, it feels like coming full circle. This year, with two podiums in the main races and two more in the Sprint, we showed what we can do; in this last part of the season and in the next one, the goal is to improve even more. His experience has been an added value and, together with the team’s expertise and Ducati’s support, we’re excited to continue this journey together in 2026 as well.”

MotoAmerica: Flo4Law Racing Teams Up With ADR Motorsports

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 3, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Flo4Law Racing Teams Up With ADR Motorsports

By Sean Bice/MotoAmerica.com:

It’s always great news when good people in our MotoAmerica paddock get together, and that’s absolutely the case with today’s news that Flo4Law Racing is teaming up with ADR Motorsports for the remainder of the Superbike season, and with solid plans to continue the relationship in 2026.

Flo4Law Racing and its two riders, Benjamin Smith and Bobby Davies, have enlisted the expertise and resources of long-time MotoAmerica racer, team owner, and bike developer “Aussie” David Anthony.

Flo4Law, the Texas law firm well-known for punching above its weight, is excited to expand their motorcycle road racing operation through its partnership with ADR Motorsports.

Flo4Law Racing will be putting Smith on a Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike that is built to compete with the best of the best in MotoAmerica’s premier race class. In addition, Davies, who was sidelined at the recent Mid-Ohio round by an injury, will return to action at his home track, Circuit of The Americas (COTA), for the final round of the 2025 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship on September 12 through 14.

Mr. Smith and his Flo4Law Racing team—including Smith’s girlfriend Cassandra Melnick keeping a watchful eye in the background—are excited about the new partnership with David Anthony and ADR Motorsports. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Smith.

Smith will test the team’s new R1 Superbike at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway on September 6-7, focusing on fine-tuning the bike for peak performance and dialing in the settings for the upcoming rounds at COTA and New Jersey Motorsports Park as he and the team look to wrap up the 2025 season on a high note.

“Flo4Law Racing is about proving that small teams can deliver big results,” team owner Florencio “Flo” Moreno said. “With ADR Motorsports and their R1 joining us, Ben is ready to show his mettle. Bobby is back, too, and ready to fight his way up the field.”

Smith commented, “I’m looking forward to getting the bike dialed in at Chuckwalla and be ready for COTA. Thanks to Flo, Matt (Moreno), and ADR Motorsports for this opportunity.”

Davies added, “Mid-Ohio was tough, but I am healed up and hungry to keep moving forward in Stock 1000 at COTA.”

Flo4Law Racing is powered by Flo4Law, a Texas personal injury firm that thrives on turning grit into results both in the MotoAmerica series, as well in the courtroom.

MotoGP: Preview Of Monster Energy Grand Prix Of Catalonia

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 3, 2025

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MotoGP: Preview Of Monster Energy Grand Prix Of Catalonia

HOT HEADLINES: can anyone halt Marc Marquez from homing in on history? Seven in a row and aiming for gr(eight)ness at home, the #93 is the target – and his is to complete the greatest comeback in sporting history.

From the new battleground of Balaton Park to a classic battleground in Barcelona, Round 15 is now upon us. A home Grand Prix for many, this is a venue that never disappoints and 2025 is sure to live up to its legacy. But in the fight for the very top step, can anyone stop Marc Marquez(Ducati Lenovo Team) on his home turf? This weekend, the #93 can set himself up for a championship point in Misano. Yes. Misano.

175 POINTS AHEAD: Marc leads Alex for Barcelona homecoming

That said, this is a circuit where Marc Marquez is without a win since 2019. That said, he’s also taken seven Grand Prix and Sprint wins in a row, stretching out his Championship lead over brother Alex Marquez(BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) to 175 points. If he gains 10 or more on him in Barcelona, he’ll have a real – although long – shot at the crown at the San Marino GP. Aiming to pot the 8-ball at home, it’s down to the #73 to stand in his way and he’s not been on the podium since Germany, so the Gresini rider is aiming for a lot more.

BEZZECCHI CLOSING IN: P3 fight tightens as Aprilia shine

Having confirmed last time out that it was his hardest weekend in factory Ducati colours, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is the most recent winner in Barcelona, with a double win in last year’s Solidarity Grand Prix as well as the earlier Catalan GP. Like Alex, Pecco is without a podium since Germany and is starting to face pressure from Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) in the standings. The #72 has been one of the main challengers to Marc Marquez since Assen, on the podium in all-but-one Grand Prix since. 31 points split them with eight rounds to go, so it’s game on for bronze.

Elsewhere in Aprilia colours, Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) returns to the site of his 2024 title and off the back of a fine Hungarian Grand Prix which saw him storm through from P16 to P4. The podium is getting closer for ‘The Martinator’ and who is to say that 2025 won’t be added to Barcelona’s happy memories?

KTM’S SURGE: Acosta leads the Austrian manufacturer’s charge

Four podiums across the last three Sprints and Grands Prix mean that Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) has elevated himself into fifth overall in the standings after an impressive ride from P7 to P2 in Hungary. It’s not just him though, with teammate Brad Binder back in the top eight over the course of the last four Grands Prix, hailing the front-end improvements to the RC16. Then, there’s Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), who has clicked with the bike and is now a regular feature inside the top ten battle, even if his Hungary results don’t represent that after some bad luck and trouble. His teammate Maverick Viñales is hoping to be back in action for his home Grand Prix too, his attendance subject to a Thursday medical check.

P6 BATTLE: the scrap intensifies

Acosta’s rise in form has been coupled with difficulties and, in the case of Balaton Park, misfortune for Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). He’s now P7 overall after teammate Franco Morbidelli leapfrogged him last weekend too. ‘Diggia’ was sixth last year in the Catalan GP whilst teammate Franky has a pole to his name from 2020. Just 28 points further back, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) continues to close in on the #49, although Hungary was a tougher on than his run on glory in Austria.

PAST MASTERS: they surprised in Barcelona before, they aim to repeat

Tenth in the standings and in a difficult period of 2025, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) has happy memories from Catalunya, with his first GP win in any class coming in Moto2™ in 2018. A year later, his first MotoGP podium and then in 2020, a winner, backed up in 2022. He’ll be expecting to be much more in the fight this weekend. One spot ahead of him overall, Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) has two MotoGP podiums here, aiming to move back up the order after a tougher run of late and with a new contract in his pocket. Meanwhile, Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) led the Sprint in 2024 before crashing and has had some consistent form in 2025. All three have points to prove this weekend.

EYES ON PRIZES: riders with points to prove

After a best finish with Honda and fresh from a new contract for 2026, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) heads to Barcelona to back it up as teammate Joan Mir goes to the track where he got his last top four finish back in 2022. Honda have impressed a lot in recent rounds, expect both to be in the top ten fight. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) has struggled lately but always performs on Sunday; can he improve in qualifying? He won the Moto2 encounter here last year.

Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) has a previous podium from 2021 and after a turbulent Austria and Hungary, aims to return to the top ten; the same can be said for teammate Miguel Oliveira. For Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), it’s a home GP, bringing even more motivation to move forward. Finally, Somkiat Chantra’s (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) presence is subject to a medical check but the Thai rider is expected to return to the fold to make it a full house of 22 full-timers on the grid.

Barcelona has everything: a stunning city on the Mediterranean coupled with a classic racetrack that always delivers a show. Tune in this weekend for the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia!

Moto2 race start at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Moto2™: 31 points split top three as we land in Barcelona

That was some Moto2 race in Hungary. The brilliant David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) earned his debut win in the class, while title rivals Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) and Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) went elbow to elbow to finish P2 and P3 to see the championship gap between the front three close a little more.

Next on the agenda: Barcelona. A circuit all the riders know well, and one Alonso won at last year in Moto3. Has the Colombian’s phenomenal victory paved the way for the floodgates to open? You wouldn’t bet against it, but Alonso isn’t in the 2025 title race. Although he could have a big say in how it plays out. Gonzalez leads the championship chase by 25 points, with Aron Canet’s (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) P6 at Balaton Park costing him some crucial ground.

That gap back to Moreira is where the 31 points come from, and in the last two outings, that’s come down 29 points in favour of the Brazilian. Gonzalez is without a win since Italy, Canet is without a win since Qatar, and although all three look consistent, the momentum, as things stand, is with Moreira. Will that continue in Barcelona?

Elsewhere, Jake Dixon’s (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) P4 was a very solid return to form, and the British rider will be hoping to at least repeat his 2024 Catalan GP podium score this weekend as he chases down fourth place overall, Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego). If results go their way, Baltus and Dixon might still have an outside chance of being in this fascinating title race.

A home round for many, let’s see how Round 15 plays out in Moto2, shall we?

Moto3 race start at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Moto3™: Rueda’s chasers on song ahead of home turf rodeo

A Moto3 race rarely disappoints, and the Hungarian GP certainly didn’t. Outstanding rookie Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) grabbed his second victory to beat another brilliant rookie in Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), while David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) continued his career-best streak with a fifth successive podium.

And in P4, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) chipped away at Jose Antonio Rueda’s (Red Bull KTM Ajo) championship lead to see the gap stand at 69 points as the top four in the standings land on home turf for Round 15. Last year, Rueda bagged P3, and a repeat would do just nicely after the #99 has gone back-to-back races without a rostrum.

69 points with eight rounds to go is still a sizable margin, but the likes of Piqueras, Quiles and Muñoz are sniffing a small opportunity. Quiles now sits alone in P3 overall after six podiums in his first 10 outings, with the #28 17 points back on Piqueras. Muñoz, meanwhile, is nine points behind Quiles and comes to Barcelona fresh off the back of signing a new contract with his current team. Future secured, now full focus on racing.

Rueda still holds the cards, but all is not lost just yet for Piqueras, Quiles and Muñoz, with Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) hoping to rediscover his pre-summer mojo on familiar territory. Does a twist lie ahead in Barcelona, or can Rueda extend his points lead again? Who knows – that’s the beauty of Moto3 and motorcycle racing.

ASBK: Superbike Heads To Phillip Island

September 4, 2025

The magnificent Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Photo by Russell Colvin

The 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) spotlight will fall on Phillip Island again this weekend (September 6-7), in what is shaping as a season-defining round for riders still harbouring title ambitions.

And nowhere are the stakes higher than in the flagship SW-Motech Superbike class, where defending four-time champion Josh Waters (McMartin Racing Ducati) has the chance to tighten the screws even further at his favourite ASBK hunting ground.

He leads the championship by 54pts over Yamaha Racing Team’s Mike Jones after five of eight rounds, and another commanding result at Phillip Island could just about pull the shutters down on his rivals in 2025 – psychologically if not mathematically.

The Phillip Island round will again be held in a condensed two-day format which proved to be massively popular with riders, teams and spectators in 2024.

For the SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport and Race and Road Supersport 300 classes, September 6-7 will mark their second visit to Phillip Island in 2025, while the schedule will also feature the BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup and the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship, which will venture to the grand prix circuit for the first time.

There will also be off-track activities to entertain the family, including ASBK Trade Alley and the chance to meet riders in a pitlane walk at 12:30pm on Sunday. ASBK’s resident stunt guru, Tjay Stuntz, will also showcase his bag of tricks across the weekend.

Round six of the Australian Superbike Championship is supported by the Victorian Government via its Significant Sporting Events Program.

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