MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Provisional Talent Cup Pole At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Provisional Talent Cup Pole At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg took the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional pole on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway, ahead of Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario and Royalty Racing’s Carson King. Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp was fourth, ahead of Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige.

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MotoAmerica: Lee Fastest In Stock 1000 Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Lee Fastest In Stock 1000 Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee led BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau and OrangeCat’s Jayson Uribe in Friday’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 practice at VIRginia International Raceway. Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates was fourth, ahead of Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach.

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Friday Superbike Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Friday Superbike Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led the opening MotoAmerica Superbike practice at VIRginia International Raceway on Friday. Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim was second, ahead of Attack’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Friday Supersport Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Friday Supersport Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz topped Friday’s MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice at VIRginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was second, ahead of Strack Racing’s Blake Davis, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal’s Kayla Yaakov.

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Quickest In Talent Cup Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Quickest In Talent Cup Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario was fastest in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg was second, ahead of Jones Honda’s Julian Correa, Royalty Racing’s Carson King and MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher.

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MotoAmerica: Parrish Tops Twins Cup Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Parrish Tops Twins Cup Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Chris Parrish (128). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Ghetto Customs’ Chris Parrish put his Aprilia on top of the time sheet in the MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup practice on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Matthew Chapin was second on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki, ahead of Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario, Brown Town Racing’s Chase Brown and Giaccmoto Yamaha’s Dominique Doyle.

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads Friday Royal Enfield BTR Practice At VIR

Michael Gougis

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August 1, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads Friday Royal Enfield BTR Practice At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Bryanna Everitt led the first MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. practice at VIRginia International Raceway on Friday. Camille Conrad was second, ahead of Shea MacGregor, Miranda Cain and Kate West.

Lucy Blondel (555), Bryanna Everitt (93) and Brianna Cutler (35). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

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R.I.P: Grand Prix Winner Michelle (Mike) Duff

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 1, 2025

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R.I.P: Grand Prix Winner Michelle (Mike) Duff

Michelle has passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at Queens Manor in Nova Scotia. She is loving remembered by her 2 sons, daughter and their respective families.

Michelle led a remarkable life best known for her illustrious career racing on the European Grand Prix motorcycle circuit throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s. A trailblazer in her sport, she earned enduring respect and admiration, including the honour of being inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

In her later years, Michelle turned her creativity towards childrens literature, drawing inspiration from vivid personalities if her beloved pets —both dogs and cats. Michelle developed a deep passion for wildlife photography, capturing natures beauty through her lens.

Michelle’s adventurous spirit, creativity and compassion touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.

Love, your children. Anthony, Jacqueline and Christopher.

From Rob Iannucci /Team Obsolete:

Terribly saddened to hear the news that our friend, team mate and absolute LEGEND Michelle Duff has passed. Grateful that we got to spend some time catching up a few years back at Mosport for the 50th anniversary of the Canadian GP, where Duff finished 3rd aboard the Arter Matchless g50.

For those of you who don’t know Michelle’s story, please have a look online. Inspiring to say the least.

Michelle had a very interesting but difficult life. She was born Michael Alan Duff on December 13, 1939. Michael became fascinated by motorcycles and motorcycle racing at a very young age, and he had an impressive natural talent on the race track. In 1960, at the age of 20, he left for England to live his dream of racing on the British short circuits, the Isle of Man and in the GPs. He quickly made a reputation for himself and in 1964 Phil Read recommended him as his teammate on the first official Yamaha factory team in the GPs. He won one GP in 1964 in the 250cc class, and then in 1965 one more in the 250cc class and one in the 125cc class. Unfortunately, at the end of the 1965 season he was badly hurt while testing a new prototype in Japan, and his injuries caused him major problems for the rest of his career. His return to racing the following year was the subject of a National Film Board of Canada documentary by Robin Spry, titled Ride For Your Life.

In the early ‘80s, after years of self doubt and frustration, she changed her name to Michelle Ann Duff and went through gender reassignment surgery. She left her ‘motorcycling life’ behind and led a quiet life with her pet dogs. She later wrote and self published the book, titled Make Haste Slowly, and it was very well received by the racing community and fans alike. A second edition of the book included her transition into Michelle. After retiring from her job as an Ontario civil servant, Michelle decided to leave the Toronto area and set up in Nova Scotia where she had been living a quiet life with her beloved pets.

Godspeed Michelle !

From Bill Petro:

I’ve known Michelle as a friend from the early 70s. These are my favourite portraits of him from each era. The B&W is from 1979 and the colour shot is from the Isle of Man 100 year celebration in 2007. I will post more on the website in the coming days.

Michelle Duff in 2007. Photo by Bill Petro.

Where To Ride In August 2025

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 1, 2025

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The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States during August 2025.

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 emailing to [email protected] or to [email protected].

Before heading to an event, contact the organization or track and confirm that it’s going to be held as publicized.

8/1 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, GingerMan Raceway Bike Night. South Haven, MI

8/1 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/1-3 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Road Racing Series* VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

8/1-3 AHRMA National Road Racing Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

8/2-3 WERA Sportsman Series Mid Central Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA

8/2-3 WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Talladega, AL-DH,M,rs,V,

8/2-3 Evolve GT School And Track Days, Pittsburgh Int. Race Complex (PittRace), Wampum, PA

8/2-3 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

8/2-3 N2 Track Days, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/2-3 Trackdaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Classic Track Buttonwillow, CA

8/4 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, Sturgis, SD

8/4 California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (All Levels)

8/4 N2 Track Days, Summit Point Raceway (Main), Summit Point, WV

8/4 The Riders Club, Thunderbolt, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 -powered by RevZilla

8/5 The Riders Club, Thunderbolt, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332

8/4-5 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet IL

8/5 California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (All Levels)

8/5 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I, Sturgis, SD

8/6-7 California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (All Levels)

8/8 Evolve GT School And Track Days, Summit Point Circuit, Summit Point, WV (Main Track)

8/8-9-10 N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/8-10 CMRA Series, Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur TX

8/8-10 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Qualifiers & Final, MotoAmerica, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI NATIONAL FINAL

8/8-9-10 Precision Track Days, Virginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

8/9 SFLminiGP Championship Series, Bushnell Motorsports Park, Bushnell, FL (Night Endurance Race 2, Aaron Dreher Memorial)

8/9 Zalusky Advanced Riding School & Track Days, School, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/9-10 ASRA National Endurance and Team Challenge Series (AMA Sanctioned), Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/9-10 Fast Line Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

8/9-10 ASRA MiniCup Championship Series (AMA Sanctioned), Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV (Endurance)

8/9-10 ASRA Atlantic Region Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/9-10 USCRA, Canaan TT- Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, New Hampshire

8/9-10 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mount Meridian, IN

8/9-10 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

8/9-10 316 Superbike Camp, Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, TX

8/10 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Cornering School Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

8/10 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Sturgis TT, Streets of Downtown Sturgis, SD

8/11 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park ,Millville, NJ (All Levels)

8/11-12 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/12 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ (All Levels)

8/13-14 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park,Millville, NJ (All Levels)

8/15 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) & Sidecar Racing School (SRS), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/15-16-17 ASRA Mid-West Region Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, IL

8/15-16-17 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, GingerMan Raceway, South Haven, MI

8/15-17 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Road Racing Series, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

8/15-17 AHRMA National Road Racing Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/16 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL

8/16-17 Evolve GT School And Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, Lafayette, NY

8/16-17 TrackAddix Track Days & Races, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/16-17 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/16-17-18 Precision Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

8/17 MRA Series, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO (Saturday lapping by Legion Moto Trackdays)

8/18 California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA (All Levels)

8/18 Motovid, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI – TD

8/18 The Riders Club, Thunderbolt, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332

8/18 Penguin Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH – DR

8/19 California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA (All Levels)

8/19-20 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

8/20-21 California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA (All Levels)

8/20-21 Volant Vivere Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/22 Evolve GT School And Track Days, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/22 Zalusky Advanced Riding School & Track Days, Track Day, Comp. Course, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

8/22 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/22-24 CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/23 Southeast Mini Moto Series, Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) Kart Track, Kershaw, SC

8/23 The Riders Club, Lightning, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332

8/23 Ramming Speed/Classic Trackdays, Streets of Willow Course, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

8/23-24 ASRA Atlantic Region Championship Series, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/23-24 ASRA Southeast Region Championship Series, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/23-24 N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

8/24 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Cornering School Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

8/24 Zalusky Advanced Riding School & Track Days, School, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/24 The Riders Club, Lightning -powered by RevZilla

8/28 The Riders Club, Thunderbolt , VIP, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332

8/29 The Riders Club,Thunderbolt, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332

8/29 N2 Track Days, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/29 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA

8/29-30-31 Precision Track Days, NCM, Garysburg, NC

8/29-30 Trackdaz Track Days, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA

8/30 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA

8/30 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

8/30 Motovid, Blackhawk Farms Raceway S. Beloit, IL – TD

8/30-31 ASRA Atlantic Region Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park. Millville, NJ

8/30-31 WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA-DH,V,rs,

8/30-31 WERA Sportsman Series Mid Central Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA-DH,rs,V,

8/30-31 WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA-DH,rs,V,

8/30-31 SFLminiGP Championship Series, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL (Round 6)

8/30-31 Evolve GT School And Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

8/31 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

8/31 Motovid, Blackhawk Farms Raceway S. Beloit, IL – TD

8/30-9/1 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/30-9/1 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

WSBK: Manzi Will Move Up To WSBK With GYTR GRT Yamaha In 2026

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 31, 2025

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WSBK: Manzi Will Move Up To WSBK With GYTR GRT Yamaha In 2026

Supersport World Championship leader Stefano Manzi will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2026 with the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team.

Manzi, who is currently in his third season with Yamaha in the FIM Supersport World Championship, will make the step into the premier class of production racing on a new, two-year contract with Yamaha Motor Europe.

Twice a runner-up in the Supersport class with Yamaha in 2023 and 2024, Manzi is currently leading the 2025 championship on the all new R9, having extended his lead to 59 points with an emphatic double victory in Hungary this past weekend.

Nine-times a World Supersport race winner on the R6, Manzi impressed by adapting quickly to the R9 for 2025 – winning the new Supersport model’s first ever race in Australia before going on to take another six victories to date.

Earlier this year, the 26-year-old tested the R1 WorldSBK for the first time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, showing consistent improvement throughout his day on the bike to make a positive impression.

Manzi began his international motorcycle racing career in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, in which he finished third overall in both 2013 and 2014. He competed in Moto3 and Moto2 Grand Prix between 2015 and 2021, achieving a best result of fourth place in Moto2. He moved to the World Supersport Championship in 2022 and finished sixth overall before joining Yamaha in 2023.

Manzi’s arrival completes the 2026 line-up for the GYTR GRT Yamaha Team, with the Italian set to line-up alongside Remy Gardner who remains with Filippo Conti’s team for a fourth year next season.

Niccolò Canepa:
“Firstly, I would like to extend our thanks to Dominique Aegerter for his hard work and commitment, not only over the last three seasons in WorldSBK but prior to that too. He won two World Championships with Yamaha in Supersport before stepping up to WorldSBK in 2023. While our journey together in WorldSBK comes to an end, we are, together with his management, exploring the possibility to keep him in the Yamaha family moving forwards.”

“Now is the time to promote another potential Supersport World Champion to the Superbike class, and we are pleased to announce that Stefano Manzi will move to WorldSBK with GYTR GRT Yamaha next year, again an example of Yamaha’s step-up philosophy, promoting the young talent already within our ranks. Over his three years in World Supersport with Yamaha, Stefano has made huge progress and we have been impressed by his approach which has ultimately put him in the position he is in now, leading the Supersport World Championship by 59 points. He also impressed us as he made his debut on the R1 at the recent Misano test, so for us he was a natural choice for a WorldSBK ride and hopefully he will be making that step as a World Champion.”

Stefano Manzi:
“I am super happy and proud; this is a step that you dream of when you are riding in the smaller classes – you always want to be in the top class. I am excited to continue with this project with Yamaha because I started with Yamaha in 2023 and every year we have battled hard and achieved some great results with progress each season. This year, we started a new project with the R9 and it has been going so well, so to continue my relationship with Yamaha with another new challenge is really exciting. I enjoyed riding the Superbike earlier this year, and I am really looking forward to getting started but for now, my focus remains on doing the best job for the Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing team in World Supersport until the end of the season.”

MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Provisional Talent Cup Pole At VIR

August 1, 2025

Vossberg Q1 BJNB0034_P — Hank Vossberg (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg took the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional pole on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway, ahead of Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario and Royalty Racing’s Carson King. Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp was fourth, ahead of Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige.

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MotoAmerica: Lee Fastest In Stock 1000 Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

Lee FP1 BJNB2386_P — Andrew Lee (14). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee led BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau and OrangeCat’s Jayson Uribe in Friday’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 practice at VIRginia International Raceway. Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates was fourth, ahead of Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach.

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Friday Superbike Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

Fong FP1 DSC_0238 — Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led the opening MotoAmerica Superbike practice at VIRginia International Raceway on Friday. Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim was second, ahead of Attack’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Friday Supersport Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

Schotz FP1 DSC_0262 — Mathew Scholtz (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz topped Friday’s MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice at VIRginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was second, ahead of Strack Racing’s Blake Davis, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal’s Kayla Yaakov.

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Quickest In Talent Cup Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario was fastest in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup practice on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg was second, ahead of Jones Honda’s Julian Correa, Royalty Racing’s Carson King and MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher.

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MotoAmerica: Parrish Tops Twins Cup Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Ghetto Customs’ Chris Parrish put his Aprilia on top of the time sheet in the MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup practice on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Matthew Chapin was second on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki, ahead of Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario, Brown Town Racing’s Chase Brown and Giaccmoto Yamaha’s Dominique Doyle.

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads Friday Royal Enfield BTR Practice At VIR

August 1, 2025

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Bryanna Everitt led the first MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. practice at VIRginia International Raceway on Friday. Camille Conrad was second, ahead of Shea MacGregor, Miranda Cain and Kate West.

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R.I.P: Grand Prix Winner Michelle (Mike) Duff

August 1, 2025

Michelle Duff aboard the Arter Matchless g50 during the 50th anniversary of the Canadian GP. Photo from Rob Iannucci /Team Obsolete.

Michelle has passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at Queens Manor in Nova Scotia. She is loving remembered by her 2 sons, daughter and their respective families.

Michelle led a remarkable life best known for her illustrious career racing on the European Grand Prix motorcycle circuit throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s. A trailblazer in her sport, she earned enduring respect and admiration, including the honour of being inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

In her later years, Michelle turned her creativity towards childrens literature, drawing inspiration from vivid personalities if her beloved pets —both dogs and cats. Michelle developed a deep passion for wildlife photography, capturing natures beauty through her lens.

Michelle’s adventurous spirit, creativity and compassion touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.

Love, your children. Anthony, Jacqueline and Christopher.

From Rob Iannucci /Team Obsolete:

Terribly saddened to hear the news that our friend, team mate and absolute LEGEND Michelle Duff has passed. Grateful that we got to spend some time catching up a few years back at Mosport for the 50th anniversary of the Canadian GP, where Duff finished 3rd aboard the Arter Matchless g50.

For those of you who don’t know Michelle’s story, please have a look online. Inspiring to say the least.

Michelle had a very interesting but difficult life. She was born Michael Alan Duff on December 13, 1939. Michael became fascinated by motorcycles and motorcycle racing at a very young age, and he had an impressive natural talent on the race track. In 1960, at the age of 20, he left for England to live his dream of racing on the British short circuits, the Isle of Man and in the GPs. He quickly made a reputation for himself and in 1964 Phil Read recommended him as his teammate on the first official Yamaha factory team in the GPs. He won one GP in 1964 in the 250cc class, and then in 1965 one more in the 250cc class and one in the 125cc class. Unfortunately, at the end of the 1965 season he was badly hurt while testing a new prototype in Japan, and his injuries caused him major problems for the rest of his career. His return to racing the following year was the subject of a National Film Board of Canada documentary by Robin Spry, titled Ride For Your Life.

In the early ‘80s, after years of self doubt and frustration, she changed her name to Michelle Ann Duff and went through gender reassignment surgery. She left her ‘motorcycling life’ behind and led a quiet life with her pet dogs. She later wrote and self published the book, titled Make Haste Slowly, and it was very well received by the racing community and fans alike. A second edition of the book included her transition into Michelle. After retiring from her job as an Ontario civil servant, Michelle decided to leave the Toronto area and set up in Nova Scotia where she had been living a quiet life with her beloved pets.

Godspeed Michelle !

From Bill Petro:

I’ve known Michelle as a friend from the early 70s. These are my favourite portraits of him from each era. The B&W is from 1979 and the colour shot is from the Isle of Man 100 year celebration in 2007. I will post more on the website in the coming days.

Where To Ride In August 2025

August 1, 2025

Riders lined up to go out on track at a Precision Track Days event. Photo courtesy Precision Track Days. — Riders lined up to go out on track at a Precision Track Days event at Jennings GP. Photo courtesy Precision Track Days.