Racer Ray Hofman, age 55, died April 13th after a nearly year-long battle with brain cancer.
He was an avid racer, competing in CCS, CRA & WERA road races as well as finishing in the top-10 in MotoAmerica Twins Cup and finishing in two Daytona 200s on a Supersport bike. He also did ice racing in the winter and rode off-road.
Services were held today in Waupun, Wisconsin.
Read his official obituary here:
https://www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ray-hofman
May He Rest In Peace.
Glenn Irwin blasted to the fastest ever Bennetts British Superbike Championship lap of the Donington Park Grand Prix circuit, setting a time on the Hager PBM Ducati 0.174s faster than the previous best set by Jason O’Halloran in Q2 in 2023.
Irwin’s time in the final session put him an impressive 0.719s ahead of the reigning champion Kyle Ryde who returned to the track for the first time in 2025 on the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha with the number one plate.
Danny Kent surged into third on the McAMS Racing Yamaha in the closing moments to nudge Leon Haslam into fourth on the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing with Max Cook completing the top five.
Bradley Ray was sixth fastest on his return to the championship with the Raceways Yamaha team, just 0.003s ahead of Andrew Irwin on the leading Honda Racing UK Fireblade with Tommy Bridewell crashing out unhurt in the afternoon.
Josh Brookes, Christian Iddon and Fraser Rogers completed the top ten ahead of tomorrow’s second day.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G Official Test, Donington Park, combined times day one:
Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.022s
Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.719s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.884s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.927s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +1.285s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.315s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +1.318s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +1.482s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +1.588s
Fraser Rogers (TAG Honda) +1.948s
BSB Session-4193
Marvin Fritz set a sensational sub-record lap time to help Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team bag pole position for the FIM Endurance World Championship season-opening 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans.
The German’s 1m34.489s charge during Second Qualifying this morning broke the new benchmark recorded by Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black less than 30 minutes earlier, when the Suzuki-powered rider lowered Niccolò Canepa’s standard of 1m34.708s from 12 months ago with a 1m34.551s effort around the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
“It’s amazing of course, first race of the year and first pole position of the year,” said Fritz after Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team claimed back-to-back pole positions at Le Mans and its sixth in seven attempts. “The team did an amazing job, the bike worked great, the Bridgestone tyres were amazing. And all of us could make this lap time or even faster. But I’m super-happy about the feeling of the bike, this is the most important for the race tomorrow because the competition is strong and for sure it will not be easy. It looks like we’ll have some rain in the race, but it’s the same for everyone and we’re well prepared.”
Of his new lap record ahead of the 48th running of the 24 Heures Motos, Fritz, who is partnered by Czech Karel Hanika and team newcomer Jason O’Halloran from Australia, said: “I had a good lap, not the perfect one, but overall, I’m happy with the pole position and five points in the pocket. It’s amazing [to have this new lap record]. Every year it gets faster and faster, we improve the bike, and the package gets better and better.”
Black’s run ensured Yoshimura SERT Motul – the reigning world champion team and last year’s 24 Heures Motos winner – secured second place on the starting grid for the upcoming day and night endurance epic in an average time of 1m34.869s compared to YART Yamaha’s 1m34.634s. Tati Team AVA6 Racingimpressed as the top independent outfit in third.
“It was a great qualifying for us,” said Black. “We didn’t get pole position but the last time we got pole position here it didn’t end well on the first turn and a lot of the time we’ve managed to win the race from this position. I had the lap record for a few minutes until Marvin managed to do a few thousands of a second better. The level of the competition is really high, and you can see the race pace out there is really fast, it’s incredible and it’s nice to see for endurance.”
Having been fifth in the provisional order after Thursday’s First Qualifying, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team gained one place to secure fourth spot followed by ERC Endurance, which is returning to the EWC after one season away and with BMW power. F.C.C. TSR Honda France was next up followed by Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, ELF Marc VDS Racing/KM99, MAXXESS by BMRT Pirelli Motul and Hungarian Endurance Racing Team by Moto-Jungle, which set the pace in the Dunlop-supplied Superstock category.
“After our performance in the Bol d’Or last year many would have said it was a one-time thing that we were so competitive in qualifying, but we did it again, we’re starting from pole position and leading the FIM Endurance World Cup,” said HERT rider Bálint Kovács. “The team has been working incredibly well. The guys have done an outstanding job developing the bike, and as riders, we’ve been able to prepare properly for the season. Of course, it’s an endurance race so being on pole position doesn’t mean that we’re going to win the race easily. The main goal is to finish the race because we don’t have much experience but, deep down we wanted to have the pole position.”
Team Étoile and TRT27 AZ Moto completed the Superstock top three in 11th and 12th overall respectively as Team Bolliger Switzerland, Team LRP Poland and Honda No Limits rounded out the top 15 as a record 41 permanent EWC teams took to the track.
Green Team 42 Lycée Sainte Claire made history by claiming the first pole position in the new-for-2025 FIM Endurance World Trophy, which runs exclusively on Dunlop tyres and has been developed to provide a more affordable and accessible entry to the endurance racing. Team Super Moto Racing was second with ARTEC third.
“It’s very good,” said Green Team 42 Lycée St Claire rider Julien Bonnet. “We’ve had some problems with the electronic system but for this morning it was really better, and the satisfaction is there for all the riders in our team.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
Warm-Up provides the next track activity from 10h30-11h15 tomorrow (Saturday) with the 48th 24 Heures Motos opening the new EWC season from 15h00 CET.
RESULTS AND LIVE TIMING: www.its-results.com
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More, from a press release issued by Yoshimura Sert Motul:
YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL SETS SECOND FASTEST IN LE MANS QUALIFYING.
Yoshimura SERT Motul set the second fastest time in qualifying today for the opening round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans (France).
Suzuki is the most successful marque at the 24 Heures Motos, with 15 wins to its name. Already competitive in the first qualifying session, the Yoshimura SERT Motul team riders confirmed their status as favourites during the final qualifying sessions which took place today on the Bugatti circuit.
The 48th edition of the legendary 24 Heures Motos will welcome 53 teams to the event and, once again, the Franco-Japanese team is fielding a quartet of riders who are both efficient and experienced. Frenchmen Gregg Black and Étienne Masson are joined by Japanese rider Cocoro Atsumi and British rider Dan Linfoot who, thanks to a serious shoulder injury sustained during testing, will serve as reserve rider for this first round of FIM EWC.
Wearing the blue armband, Black set the fastest time this morning in a fiercely contested first session. He took the lead in the final minutes with a superb time of 1.34.551, the best provisional time for all sessions combined, significantly improving on his performance of the previous day where he was second with a time of 1.34.949.
Penalised by two interruptions caused by competitors crashing, Masson in the yellow group did not have the opportunity to give his best in qualifying one. He was sixth with a time of 1.35.945. His bad luck continued in Q2 with another red flag stoppage. However, the Frenchman was eventually able to put in a fast lap which saw him set the second fastest time in 1.35.251.
Like all the other red-armband riders, Atsumi encountered more difficult weather conditions in the final qualifying session, with a few drops of rain falling on the Bugatti circuit. The Japanese rider finished second, putting in his best performance of the day on the very last lap. He did the same in Q1 when he put in a blistering last lap to lead the group with a best lap of 1.35.187.
Linfoot battled through the pain barrier to complete nine laps of the Bugatti circuit in the first qualifying session. Unfortunately, he could not finish the second qualifying dedicated to reserve riders.
With qualifying results based on the average times of the two fastest riders, the Suzuki GSXR1000R mounted team finished second in qualifying with a time of 1.34.869. This performance gave the team its first four valuable points in the championship.
Last year’s winner and undefeated in 24 Hours races since the 2023 Bol d’Or, Yoshimura SERT Motul will be taking to the grid in the best possible conditions for the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, which gets underway tomorrow, Saturday the 19th of April, at 3pm (local time).
Yohei Kato – Team Director
“Our team has done a superb job. Everyone is happy with the results, which is very positive and encouraging. We’re in second place and, of course, we’re keen to get the number one position, but this result is still very good for us. Tomorrow, the weather conditions will bring uncertainty, particularly on Saturday evening when rain is expected to fall. We’ll have to remain vigilant and attentive to make sure we don’t make any mistakes. If we’re lucky enough to seize a few opportunities, we’ll do so and win the race. That’s what we’ll be concentrating on.”
Damien Saulnier – Team Manager
“We’ve had a good week and everything has been rebuilt between the technical team and the riders. Of course, we’re disappointed not to have Dan Linfoot at 100% fitness because of his injury. However, the qualifying sessions were very positive. Cocoro had some very good test sessions. He’s constantly improving and working hard. There’s no doubt he’ll be up for the race. Second place in qualifying shows that we’re there and on the pace. Our team will be fast and competitive throughout the weekend, but it’s going to be a complicated race because the weather is likely to throw up a lot of twists and turns. We’ll have to be in the right place at the right time to get through the drops! We’ll see how the race turns out, but one thing’s for sure, we’re ready and confident.”
Gregg Black – Rider
“Qualifying went very well. We’ve had what I’d call a perfect week. We’re second on the grid and, in the past, this position has brought us good luck as, when we’ve started from pole, we always had problems in the race. Despite everything, we tried hard to get the pole position and I managed to beat the absolute track record of 1.34.5, these are incredible lap times here at Le Mans. We never thought we’d be able to go that fast, so I’m really satisfied with the work the team did over the winter to bring us some new set-ups. Now the race will be different. The official tests took place in the dry, where we were very comfortable, but we saw during the first free practice sessions that we could also perform well in the rain. It’s going to be a very long race, so we need to be regular and opportunistic.”
Etienne Masson – Rider
“Our qualifying sessions went well overall. I was really unlucky in my first qualifying session, which was disrupted by red flags. I never had a very clear track, so that was very frustrating for me. However, Gregg and Cocoro set good times. Today, we had one qualifying tyre left and the team decided to give it to Gregg because he felt he could improve a bit. And that’s exactly what he did – he rode really well! As for me, I started off with a slightly used tyre, but that still enabled me to ride fast and improve my time. All in all, the results are positive; we’ve got a good bike for the race and the whole team is on top form.”
Cocoro Atsumi – Rider
“For my first session, I benefited from a new qualifying tyre and I set 1.35.1, which is my personal best. I’m really pleased. The bike was very good too. In the second qualifying session, we battled for pole position. I tried to improve on my personal best, but the conditions weren’t ideal because of too much traffic. That made it difficult for me to set my pace. But in the end, what I’ve learnt is that I’ve made progress on each of my outings and recorded a lot of important information. That definitely gives me confidence for the race.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda France:
F.C.C. TSR Honda France qualifies sixth for the 24 Heures Motos.
Tati Team AVA6 Racing start from third, five Honda-powered teams claimed positions in the top seven in the Superstock category.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos, the opening round of the 2025 FIM EWC season, will take place from 17 to 20 April on the iconic 4.185-kilometre Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, featuring eleven Honda-powered teams.
Two-time world champions F.C.C. TSR Honda France, riding the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, enter the 2025 race with the ambition of winning again the world title with a refreshed rider lineup made up of Frenchmen Alan Techer and Corentin Perolari and Japanese rider Taiga Hada. Former Superstock World Champion Loris Baz also joined the team as a reserve rider.
On Thursday, following the free practice session, the first qualifying session was held in ideal conditions on a dry track. Techer was the first rider to take to the track for F.C.C. TSR Honda France in the blue group and recorded a best lap of 1:35.568, placing him 5th in his session. He was followed by Corentin Perolari, who posted a 1:35.945 to secure also the 5th place among the yellow group riders. Taiga Hada completed his session in 14th place with a time of 1:37.850 and Loris Baz took the 5th place with a time of 1:38.669 in his group.
Cloudy weather and lower temperatures during the second qualifying session prevented the F.C.C. TSR Honda France riders from improving the overall lap times.
Based on the average of the two best laps from both qualifying sessions, the F.C.C. TSR Honda France team was credited with a time of 1:35.757 and will start the race from the 6th position. Weather conditions are expected to be particularly wet, however the Honda #5 team remains determined to aim for the top of the standings and to collect as many championship points as possible.
Tati Team AVA6 Racing concluded the combined qualifying sessions with an average lap time of 1:35.127, securing 3rd place on the grid aboard their Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
This season’s lineup features Hugo Clère, Randy Krummenacher, and Martin Renaudin. After a productive winter of preparation, the team enters the race with strong confidence. Their consistent race pace, combined with the exceptional performance, reliability, and consistency of the Honda #4, provides the team full determination for a strong result.
In the Superstock category, five Honda-powered teams claimed positions in the top seven.
TRT27 AZ Moto has posted the third-best lap time in its category, clocking in at 01:37.096. The Honda #27 counts with the same trio of riders who secured a spot on the podium at the 2024 Bol d’Or Superstock race: British riders Tom Oliver and Tom Ward, alongside Finnish Superbike champion Eemeli Lahti.
The team is thrilled with the bike’s performance and the excellent teamwork between the three riders. With their solid preparation, TRT27 AZ Moto is aiming for a strong result in the 24-hour race.
TRT27 AZ Moto was closely followed by Honda No Limits, Slider Endurance, Dafy-Rac 41-Honda, and the 2024 FIM Endurance World Cup winner, National Motos Honda FMA.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos will begin at 3:00 PM (CEST) on Saturday, April 19th, and finish at 3:00 PM (CEST) on Sunday, April 20th.
Alan Techer: “The qualifying sessions are over. We showed that we can be fast, even if we’re not the fastest. The most important thing for us is to have a good bike for the race, which is likely to be very complicated because of the weather. We were lucky enough to do a few laps on a wet track on Tuesday morning and the bike felt great. In the dry, too, the bike’s going well and all three of us are managing to be consistent, so that’s a pretty good thing. I think it’s going to be a waiting race with a lot of pitfalls to avoid. Even though there have been quite a few changes in the team, whether it’s the riders or the mechanics, things are going pretty well. It’s not easy doing your first race in an official team, so whenever I can, I try to help both Coco and Taiga to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
Corentin Perolari: “We really worked on our race pace, with a full tank on the bike and all three riders on the same tyres. In fact, we didn’t use any qualifying tyres today. For my part, I rode at a very good pace. This weekend, they’re forecasting very mixed weather, and the most important thing will be to stay on our wheels. These conditions put all the teams back on the same level, and anything can happen. The different tyre manufacturers can also make a difference. If it rains, it’ll be less physical, but it’ll be more mental tiredness because we’ll have to concentrate all the time. I like the night, but I’ve never had the chance to ride at night in the rain, so it could be a discovery.”
Taiga Hada: “I had a good feeling. After the preparatory tests and the practice sessions at the beginning of the week, I feel more comfortable. I’m working step by step, which has enabled me to make progress. I’m used to the Suzuka 8 Hours, but this is the first time I’ll be doing a 24-hour race. I’m used to racing in the rain, but it’s going to be a tough race. It’s especially important not to crash.”
More, from a press release issued by Aviobike WRS :
24 Heures Le Mans, challenging start. The team Aviobike WRS is 13th SST class in Qualifying.
A busy start for the Aviobike WRS team, which is working with a new project and a new bike. The #111 bike will start from the 26th position on the grid for a race that promises to be very challenging, even from a weather point of view.
The Aviobike WRS team has arrived in France for the 24Heures Motos 2025. After the parade in the city and the traditional photos, the team immediately started working on the track.
Thursday was very intense for the teams at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans: free practice in the morning, the first qualifying session in the afternoon and a night session to end the day. The Aviobike WRS team decided to concentrate exclusively on race preparation, familiarising themselves with a completely new bike, especially the electronics and the fuel tank. The riders on the Panigale V4 therefore took all the sessions on Thursday with caution and without really pushing.
For Friday’s second qualifying session, the drivers took to the track from 10.20am in the usual colour scheme. Matteo Ferrari clocked a 1:38.714 in the Blue Rider session, a tenth of a second slower than his time in Q1 yesterday. Luca Bernardi, on the other hand, improved his time in the Yellow Rider session with a 1’39.229. Alberto Butti’s Red Rider qualifying session lasted just three laps and was prematurely ended by a crash in turn 5. This meant that Akito Haga was unable to participate in his Green group session.
The average of the two best times, signed by Ferrari and Bernardi, is 1:38.921and allows Team Aviobike WRS to start from the 26th position on the grid. The 24Heures Motos will start tomorrow, Saturday 19th April at 15:00.
Giovanni Baggi statement: «It has been an intense week from the start and that’s the price you have to pay when you start a new project: the bike, the team and the riders are all new. My ten years of experience in this championship teaches me that it is an intense and complicated discipline and that you have to see the glass half full, because we have a great project and great partners. We have to learn from the negative points for the next races. In terms of performance, we are definitely below the level we can reach, both chronometrically and technically. Among our riders we have two very strong veterans and two riders who are new to this discipline and need to break in. Unfortunately, qualifying ended with a crash, but that’s part of the sport. Now we will keep calm, fix what we can and prepare for a race that we know will not be easy, also because of the weather conditions, with rain expected»
Born Racer: Kevin Rentzell At Heartland Park With The Coolest Move I’ve Ever Seen…
By Nick Ienatsch
Revvin’ Kevin Rentzell died on June 5, 2017, when he left the road in a truck and struck a tree. We weren’t best buddies because we lived on different sides of the country, but our infrequent reunions were fun and always too short. If we’d lived near each other, we’d have been riding together constantly because we got along well and were only a year apart in age.
We raced against each other in AMA 600 and Superteams, plus a few WERA skirmishes, but I really got to know Kevin when Keith Code and Paul Winters invited me to help in the broadcast booth, back when CodeBreak Productions was airing the Formula USA series in the early ‘90s. Rentzell possessed talent, bravery and cunning…and those attributes are a whole lot of fun to watch. He was entertaining to be around, supernaturally fast, positively smart-assey, yet laid-back in a way that attracted a lot of friends.
But the coolest thing I ever saw Kevin do, I saw live and from a distance of about two feet; I also must say I can’t remember a cooler move.
Heartland Park Bus-stop Chicane
We were at Heartland Park Topeka at the AMA national, both entered in 600 Supersport. Somehow I got a better start in the main than Kevin did and the first lap was “very crowded.” This was back when we had heat races to determine Sunday’s grid because there were always a gazillion riders trying to make the 32-bike field.
On the second or third lap I’m trying my best to hang onto the leaders and went to the brakes at the “last possible second” for the Turn One 90-degree right-hander that was immediately followed by a 90-degree left-hander. Well, here comes Kevin up the inside on my right, outbraking me into this right/left Turn One/Two.
My overloaded brain seized on a tried-and-true strategy: “Turn in with him and then you’ll have the inside for the left-hand Turn Two.”
An instant before we tipped into the corner, Kevin threw his left hand up because he couldn’t make the turn. He jumped off the brakes and darted ahead of me, straight into the run-off area, leaving me a clear path into the corner.
This scene is imprinted on my brain like a digital video in high definition because I was at the limit in full-attack mode with nothing left mentally. But not Kevin Rentzell–he had some brain waves still available. It was an amazing bit of awareness: Awareness of his entry speed, the tighter line he had to take due to his pass of me…and awareness that if he hadn’t given me that momentary wave, I would have turned in on top of him and crashed my brains out because he wasn’t going to turn into the corner at all. Maybe I wouldn’t have hit him, but I would have been forced to run straight with him. His wave delayed my turn-in and saved my race.
I had never seen anything like it, and still haven’t. To be “waved off” by a fellow racer in the heat of battle just doesn’t happen. For me, it not only saved my race, but it blew my mind. I, unlike racers like Kevin Rentzell, just don’t have the extra mental capacity to deal with thoughts like, “Hmmm…I’m in here too fast and can’t make the corner, so I’ll give Nick a quick wave to warn him.”
The last time I saw Kevin was at the Barber AHRMA finals in 2016. We hadn’t talked in years but were immediately laughing about all the crazy stuff we did on and off the track. He was interested in YCRS and I told him he had an open invitation to guest coach “because a guy who wins that many championships always helps students.” We talked about racing AHRMA and how much fun “us old guys” were having.
There were some other people with us and I told them what Kevin did at Heartland Park. He didn’t remember it, and maybe it was a standard move for him, but it stuck in my mind as the coolest thing I’ve seen at the track. Some guys are born racers: Guys like Revvin’ Kevin Rentzell.
ASRA Announces $5,000 Bounty for Breaking Motorcycle Lap Record at ASRA Blackhawk Farms Race Weekend June 6-8 2025
American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is thrilled to announce a $5,000 bounty for any rider who breaks the outright motorcycle lap record at Blackhawk Farms Raceway during the ASRA Sprint Series event on June 7-8, 2025. This exciting incentive aims to ignite competition and showcase the performance of Pirelli and Dunlop tires on the challenging 1.95-mile, seven-turn circuit.
The current outright motorcycle lap record at Blackhawk Farms Raceway is 1:07.084, set by Jason Farrell in 2016 on a Pirelli-equipped Kawasaki ZX-10R. To claim the $5,000 bounty, a rider must set a new absolute motorcycle track record during an official ASRA race session, using either Pirelli or Dunlop racing-compound front and rear tires. The record must be verified by ASRA officials, and the bounty is limited to one award per race weekend, with the fastest lap time taking precedence if the record is broken multiple times.
The June 7-8 race weekend will feature a full slate of ASRA Sprint Series races, with practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday morning, and sprint races Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, for registration and tech inspection. Weekend passes are available for $40, and a massive BBQ cook-out is planned for Saturday night in conjunction with a Broken Wing Benefit Auction. And a gate pass is included if you are pre-register by May 24th for the Friday practice day hosted by MOTOVID.
Riders interested in competing for the bounty must register through ASRA at www.asraracing.com.
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Track Spotlight: Laguna Seca
The bucket list track. No matter how many times you drop into The Corkscrew, it never gets old. The place is packed with history—Shelby Cobras tearing it up in the ’60s, Can-Am monsters in the ’70s, and motorcycle legends from Kenny Roberts to Rossi leaving their mark. You can feel the legacy in every turn.
Monterey adds its own charm to the trip—whether it’s the famous aquarium, Cannery Row, or nearby gems like Carmel and Big Sur. Want to earn bonus points with your significant other? Book a stay on or near the coast after your track days. The morning fog burns off into fresh air, sunshine, and a crisp sea breeze that makes you feel like you’re on vacation.
We’ve got three Two-Day Camps lined up at Laguna this year—check out the dates below.
2025 Laguna Seca Dates:
June 16 & 17 – Two-Day Camp (75% Full)
June 18 & 19 – Two-Day Camp (55% Full)
September 4 & 5 – Two-Day Camp (60% Full)
Next Up: New Jersey Motorsports Park & National Corvette Museum
We’ve still got some openings next month at two awesome venues: NJMP and the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
New Jersey Dates:
May 5 – Single Day School (SOLD OUT)
May 6 – Single-Day School (80% Full)
May 7 & 8 – Two-Day Camp (85% Full)
May 9 – Single-Day School (55% Full)
Corvette Museum Dates:
May 19 – Single-Day School (85% Full)
May 20 – Single-Day School (55% Full)
Why Professional Coaching?
The internet is packed with riding tips from enthusiastic riders doing their best to share helpful information. But is that information right for you? Often, riders end up chasing solutions to problems they’re not actually experiencing, convinced it’s what’s holding them back. A professional coach, however, can accurately pinpoint exactly what’s limiting your performance and guide you directly to techniques that will genuinely improve your riding. Stop guessing and start progressing.
New 2025 RR’s Rolling In
We’re updating the fleet! The 2025 RR’s are coming in, and the 2024’s are heading out—mostly to wholesale auctions. But if you’re interested in buying one of the 2024s at wholesale pricing, give the office a call and ask for Sami: 323-224-2734.
New Quiz Question:
If a rider is moving at 50mph, what speed would double the kinetic energy and therefore the stopping distance, assuming the same braking force?
Prize: A Keith Code–signed copy of A Twist of the Wrist.
MotoGP in the USA
We just got back from the MotoGP races at Circuit of the Americas, where we had a booth. It was amazing to see so many current and former students. One rider even showed up with a shirt from his school back in 1982 at Loudon, New Hampshire! That kind of connection really makes us smile. He sent us a photo of himself in 1982. The kid in the background on the left side of the photo is Dylan Code.
Eye Tracking at Willow Springs
We recently filmed a lap using eye-tracking glasses at Willow Springs. It’s a cool peek into what riders actually look at while navigating a lap.
Recent Feedback
“Having attended Superbike School once each year for the last 7 years, nothing has improved my riding skills more. I’m grateful you come to a track near my home!” – J.L.
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BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce its motorcycle customer race support program for the 2025 racing season. Customer racing has been an important part of BMW motorcycle ownership since the very first 2-wheel BMW came off the production line in 1923 and continues today with entries in multiple series across the country.
The BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Support & Contingency Program is specifically designed to reward outstanding BMW Motorrad customer racing performances in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 National Championship and key club series across the U.S. during the 2025 racing season. In addition to the financial reward opportunity, BMW Motorrad USA also provides remote data support for enrolled, eligible BMW racers through BMW Motorrad Race Engineering Support provided by Steve Weir.
“After an amazing 2024 season supporting racers across the country with unparalleled results totaling 20 Class Championships, 2 National Championships and the Canadian Superbike Championships, I look forward to supporting BMW racers in what is already starting off to be another incredible season with BMW Motorrad. BMW is the only manufacturer providing this level of race support to amateur, expert and professional racers across North America. Join us on the grid this year as we dominate the podium at all levels of racing!” said Steve Weir, BMW Motorrad Customer Racing Support Engineer.
Eligible Series Eligible Class
MotoAmerica Stock 1000
AFM Formula Pacific
AHRMA Battle of the Twins I
ASRA Team Challenge GTO
CCS Unlimited GP
CMRA Formula 1
CRA 1000 GT
CVMA The Shootout
MRA Race of the Rockies
OMRRA/WMRRA Formula Ultra
WERA Nationals WERA A Superbike
WERA Sprint WERA A Superbike
2025 Program Rewards.
Potential Payouts:
MotoAmerica Stock 1000
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,250 $1,000
Potential Payouts: Series / Classes as listed in the table above
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How to enroll in the BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Contingency Program.
To enroll in the Contingency Program, all riders must complete the New Vendor Process to receive reward payments from the program. There are two key steps to complete to be eligible for Customer Race Contingency Reward Payouts in 2025 and the future.
First, submit your application through racesupportprogram.bmwmotorcyclesevents.com. A step-by-step guide will be shared once teams/riders have registered. Second, complete the application process to be considered active in the 2025 Customer Race Contingency program and to be eligible to receive reward payments.
Remote Customer Race Engineering Support
To receive remote customer race engineering support, racers must be enrolled in the BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Contingency Program and actively competing in eligible series on eligible BMW motorcycles. This support consists of pre-race data set up that is tailored for each racetrack, racers style and pace based on data sourced from the large community of BMW Motorrad Customer Racers and shared through Steve Weir, BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Engineering Support.
For full details of the BMW Motorrad USA Announces 2025 Customer Race Support & Contingency Program, requirements, qualifying classes and races as well as the application link for the Contingency Program may be found at:
www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/experience/stories/sport/bmw-motorrad-usa-customer-racing-program-.html
Legendary Builder and Racer, Todd Henning named Grand Marshal of the 2025 FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships
The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., is proud to announce legendary builder and racer Todd Henning to serve as Grand Marshal at the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) North America Vintage Road Racing Championships, scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.
The USCRA is once again honored to host the only FIM-sanctioned vintage road racing competition on the continent. This year’s event marks the 23rd annual gathering, which will take place on the final weekend of the 102nd annual Laconia Bike Week. For 2025, the club will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for what promises to be an exhilarating two-day event, showcasing the best in both vintage and modern motorcycle and sidecar racing.
“I raced with USCRA for 22 years. It’s a great club, and I’m excited to be part of this summer’s event. It’s a huge honor.” – Grand Marshal, Todd Henning
If there were ever a personification of the term “privateer,” it would be Todd Henning.
Over the span of more than two decades of engineering, building, and racing, Todd was the
quintessential outsider, always finding a way to come out on top. Estimated to have won
over 500 races between the 1980s and 1999, his reputation was forged in victory.
Pitted against legendary British machinery like Matchless, Norton, and BSA, Todd’s
tricked-out, Drixton-framed Honda CB450 was a game-changer. It ruffled many feathers
in its day – putting many of the Premier 500 bikes to shame.
Completely self-taught, Todd transformed the modest Japanese engine into a fierce and
reliable power plant. From meticulous milling and porting to precise flow bench testing,
Todd and his team were able to squeeze an impressive 60 horsepower from the motor.
His riding prowess was just as refined as his builds. Todd’s versatility allowed him to dominate on both two- and four-stroke machinery, cementing his place as a well-rounded and exceptional competitor and perennial champion.
Sidelined by a serious injury in 1999, his career was unfortunately cut short. However,
Todd’s legacy endures. Recently, his son, Ari, alongside best friend and partner, Zack Courts, produced “1300 Miles of Mayhem,” an episode of Revzilla’s Common Tread XP that celebrates the resurrection of Todd’s legendary Drixton 450.
More information on the event can be found at http://www.race-uscra.com.
About the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA)
The USCRA is the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the United States and includes over 400 active members. The club promotes four general types of events: Road racing on both proprietary built road race circuits and real roads courses (Gunstock® and the Streets of Laconia®), Observed Trials, as well as The Tower Hill Climb and Pewter Run® touring events held on open public roads.
About the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)/strong>
Founded in 1904 in Paris and currently based in Mies (Switzerland), the FIM is the International organization acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities (sporting & non-sporting) and defending the rights and interests of motorcycle users and industry. 121 National Federations across the world and regrouped in 6 Continental Unions are affiliated to the FIM. FIM is the supreme and sole international authority empowered to control international motorcycling events organized under its jurisdiction throughout the world. It is recognized by the IOC as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport. It is also the 1st international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
About FIM North America>
The FIM North America (FIM NA), which includes two national federations —
the American Motorcyclist Association and Canadian Motorcycle Association
— is one of six Continental Unions (CONUs) recognized as a geographical subdivision
of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
The FIM North America, which is held accountable to the FIM, establishes a yearly calendar of Continental Championship events, declaring champions in selected disciplines and classes.
The FIM NA’s member federations issue CONU licenses to riders participating in FIM NA events. Additionally, the FIM NA issues licenses to riders planning to participate in Continental Championship events organized by other CONUs.
About the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competitions and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.
Jorge Martín, continuously improving his hemopneumothorax
Following the incident during the recent Qatar GP, rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax associated with multiple rib fractures.
The rider’s clinical condition is showing a slow but steady improvement following medical examinations at the circuit’s medical centre and later at Hamad General Hospital. He is currently under observation as the pleuropulmonary trauma required immediate drainage to allow lung re-expansion. The rib fractures are causing significant pain and are an additional limitation to basic physical activity.
To date, the situation is being monitored step by step. It is essential that the lung is stably expanded; only then will it be detached from mechanical aspiration and the drainage will remain in place. After a further x-ray check, it will be possible to remove the drainage. Once the safest conditions have been established, an assisted return to Europe will then be organized.
Aprilia Racing has consulted with the doctors at Hamad General Hospital, and with Angel Charte, MotoGP Medical Director, and Franco Perona, Medical Director of Lifenet Healthcare; Aprilia Racing’s partner, to ensure that first and foremost the patient and rider has the best possible care, a fundamental element for a perfect psychophysical recovery.
At the conclusion of the more invasive treatments, a supervised recovery process will be required, led by the medical team and including pain management therapy, respiratory physiotherapy, and continuous cardiovascular monitoring.
A further update will be provided in the event of any significant developments. Lorenzo Savadori will replace Jorge Martin for the upcoming Grand Prix at Jerez de la Frontera.
JORGE MARTÍN
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me. These have been difficult days, but now I’m starting to move a bit more and feel better, although the pain is still intense. I’d like to thank Aprilia, my fans and everyone who is helping me. I will continue to fight to be one of the strongest ever.”
ÁNGEL CHARTE, MOTOGP MEDICAL DIRECTOR
“Jorge Martín remains in the intensive care unit at Hamad Hospital. His injuries are progressing satisfactorily. The chest drainage for his hemopneumothorax is progressing favorably. His pain is under control, despite the rib fractures he has. For now, he must continue with the pulmonary drainage process until it is 90% resolved. After that, it will take some days before he can be transferred by medical aircraft to our hospital. He is also in a cheerful and strong mood. We must give him time until the clinical process is resolved, so that he can be transferred.”
FRANCO PERONA, LIFENET CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
“Jorge Martín is currently undergoing rib pain relief and drainage therapy, which has had a significant positive effect on the re-expansion of his lung following the pneumothorax. Dr Ángel Charte, MotoGP Medical Director, has been providing the rider with maximum support and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him. As the Official Medical Partner of Aprilia Racing, Lifenet Healthcare will continue to be available to help manage this difficult moment as we await Martín’s functional recovery phase and his return to the track.”
Elton John and Madonna have patched things up after feuding for years. This was good news for Vanson Leathers, as the photo of the two hugging it out featured Madonna wearing a jacket made by Vanson. Vanson Leathers’ role in the reconciliation was featured on the local news station NBC 10 WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island.
Racer Ray Hofman, age 55, died April 13th after a nearly year-long battle with brain cancer.
He was an avid racer, competing in CCS, CRA & WERA road races as well as finishing in the top-10 in MotoAmerica Twins Cup and finishing in two Daytona 200s on a Supersport bike. He also did ice racing in the winter and rode off-road.
Services were held today in Waupun, Wisconsin.
Read his official obituary here:
https://www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ray-hofman
May He Rest In Peace.
Glenn Irwin blasted to the fastest ever Bennetts British Superbike Championship lap of the Donington Park Grand Prix circuit, setting a time on the Hager PBM Ducati 0.174s faster than the previous best set by Jason O’Halloran in Q2 in 2023.
Irwin’s time in the final session put him an impressive 0.719s ahead of the reigning champion Kyle Ryde who returned to the track for the first time in 2025 on the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha with the number one plate.
Danny Kent surged into third on the McAMS Racing Yamaha in the closing moments to nudge Leon Haslam into fourth on the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing with Max Cook completing the top five.
Bradley Ray was sixth fastest on his return to the championship with the Raceways Yamaha team, just 0.003s ahead of Andrew Irwin on the leading Honda Racing UK Fireblade with Tommy Bridewell crashing out unhurt in the afternoon.
Josh Brookes, Christian Iddon and Fraser Rogers completed the top ten ahead of tomorrow’s second day.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G Official Test, Donington Park, combined times day one:
Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.022s
Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.719s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.884s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.927s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +1.285s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +1.315s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +1.318s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +1.482s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +1.588s
Fraser Rogers (TAG Honda) +1.948s
BSB Session-4193
Marvin Fritz set a sensational sub-record lap time to help Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team bag pole position for the FIM Endurance World Championship season-opening 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans.
The German’s 1m34.489s charge during Second Qualifying this morning broke the new benchmark recorded by Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Gregg Black less than 30 minutes earlier, when the Suzuki-powered rider lowered Niccolò Canepa’s standard of 1m34.708s from 12 months ago with a 1m34.551s effort around the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
“It’s amazing of course, first race of the year and first pole position of the year,” said Fritz after Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team claimed back-to-back pole positions at Le Mans and its sixth in seven attempts. “The team did an amazing job, the bike worked great, the Bridgestone tyres were amazing. And all of us could make this lap time or even faster. But I’m super-happy about the feeling of the bike, this is the most important for the race tomorrow because the competition is strong and for sure it will not be easy. It looks like we’ll have some rain in the race, but it’s the same for everyone and we’re well prepared.”
Of his new lap record ahead of the 48th running of the 24 Heures Motos, Fritz, who is partnered by Czech Karel Hanika and team newcomer Jason O’Halloran from Australia, said: “I had a good lap, not the perfect one, but overall, I’m happy with the pole position and five points in the pocket. It’s amazing [to have this new lap record]. Every year it gets faster and faster, we improve the bike, and the package gets better and better.”
Black’s run ensured Yoshimura SERT Motul – the reigning world champion team and last year’s 24 Heures Motos winner – secured second place on the starting grid for the upcoming day and night endurance epic in an average time of 1m34.869s compared to YART Yamaha’s 1m34.634s. Tati Team AVA6 Racingimpressed as the top independent outfit in third.
“It was a great qualifying for us,” said Black. “We didn’t get pole position but the last time we got pole position here it didn’t end well on the first turn and a lot of the time we’ve managed to win the race from this position. I had the lap record for a few minutes until Marvin managed to do a few thousands of a second better. The level of the competition is really high, and you can see the race pace out there is really fast, it’s incredible and it’s nice to see for endurance.”
Having been fifth in the provisional order after Thursday’s First Qualifying, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team gained one place to secure fourth spot followed by ERC Endurance, which is returning to the EWC after one season away and with BMW power. F.C.C. TSR Honda France was next up followed by Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, ELF Marc VDS Racing/KM99, MAXXESS by BMRT Pirelli Motul and Hungarian Endurance Racing Team by Moto-Jungle, which set the pace in the Dunlop-supplied Superstock category.
“After our performance in the Bol d’Or last year many would have said it was a one-time thing that we were so competitive in qualifying, but we did it again, we’re starting from pole position and leading the FIM Endurance World Cup,” said HERT rider Bálint Kovács. “The team has been working incredibly well. The guys have done an outstanding job developing the bike, and as riders, we’ve been able to prepare properly for the season. Of course, it’s an endurance race so being on pole position doesn’t mean that we’re going to win the race easily. The main goal is to finish the race because we don’t have much experience but, deep down we wanted to have the pole position.”
Team Étoile and TRT27 AZ Moto completed the Superstock top three in 11th and 12th overall respectively as Team Bolliger Switzerland, Team LRP Poland and Honda No Limits rounded out the top 15 as a record 41 permanent EWC teams took to the track.
Green Team 42 Lycée Sainte Claire made history by claiming the first pole position in the new-for-2025 FIM Endurance World Trophy, which runs exclusively on Dunlop tyres and has been developed to provide a more affordable and accessible entry to the endurance racing. Team Super Moto Racing was second with ARTEC third.
“It’s very good,” said Green Team 42 Lycée St Claire rider Julien Bonnet. “We’ve had some problems with the electronic system but for this morning it was really better, and the satisfaction is there for all the riders in our team.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
Warm-Up provides the next track activity from 10h30-11h15 tomorrow (Saturday) with the 48th 24 Heures Motos opening the new EWC season from 15h00 CET.
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More, from a press release issued by Yoshimura Sert Motul:
YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL SETS SECOND FASTEST IN LE MANS QUALIFYING.
Yoshimura SERT Motul set the second fastest time in qualifying today for the opening round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans (France).
Suzuki is the most successful marque at the 24 Heures Motos, with 15 wins to its name. Already competitive in the first qualifying session, the Yoshimura SERT Motul team riders confirmed their status as favourites during the final qualifying sessions which took place today on the Bugatti circuit.
The 48th edition of the legendary 24 Heures Motos will welcome 53 teams to the event and, once again, the Franco-Japanese team is fielding a quartet of riders who are both efficient and experienced. Frenchmen Gregg Black and Étienne Masson are joined by Japanese rider Cocoro Atsumi and British rider Dan Linfoot who, thanks to a serious shoulder injury sustained during testing, will serve as reserve rider for this first round of FIM EWC.
Wearing the blue armband, Black set the fastest time this morning in a fiercely contested first session. He took the lead in the final minutes with a superb time of 1.34.551, the best provisional time for all sessions combined, significantly improving on his performance of the previous day where he was second with a time of 1.34.949.
Penalised by two interruptions caused by competitors crashing, Masson in the yellow group did not have the opportunity to give his best in qualifying one. He was sixth with a time of 1.35.945. His bad luck continued in Q2 with another red flag stoppage. However, the Frenchman was eventually able to put in a fast lap which saw him set the second fastest time in 1.35.251.
Like all the other red-armband riders, Atsumi encountered more difficult weather conditions in the final qualifying session, with a few drops of rain falling on the Bugatti circuit. The Japanese rider finished second, putting in his best performance of the day on the very last lap. He did the same in Q1 when he put in a blistering last lap to lead the group with a best lap of 1.35.187.
Linfoot battled through the pain barrier to complete nine laps of the Bugatti circuit in the first qualifying session. Unfortunately, he could not finish the second qualifying dedicated to reserve riders.
With qualifying results based on the average times of the two fastest riders, the Suzuki GSXR1000R mounted team finished second in qualifying with a time of 1.34.869. This performance gave the team its first four valuable points in the championship.
Last year’s winner and undefeated in 24 Hours races since the 2023 Bol d’Or, Yoshimura SERT Motul will be taking to the grid in the best possible conditions for the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, which gets underway tomorrow, Saturday the 19th of April, at 3pm (local time).
Yohei Kato – Team Director
“Our team has done a superb job. Everyone is happy with the results, which is very positive and encouraging. We’re in second place and, of course, we’re keen to get the number one position, but this result is still very good for us. Tomorrow, the weather conditions will bring uncertainty, particularly on Saturday evening when rain is expected to fall. We’ll have to remain vigilant and attentive to make sure we don’t make any mistakes. If we’re lucky enough to seize a few opportunities, we’ll do so and win the race. That’s what we’ll be concentrating on.”
Damien Saulnier – Team Manager
“We’ve had a good week and everything has been rebuilt between the technical team and the riders. Of course, we’re disappointed not to have Dan Linfoot at 100% fitness because of his injury. However, the qualifying sessions were very positive. Cocoro had some very good test sessions. He’s constantly improving and working hard. There’s no doubt he’ll be up for the race. Second place in qualifying shows that we’re there and on the pace. Our team will be fast and competitive throughout the weekend, but it’s going to be a complicated race because the weather is likely to throw up a lot of twists and turns. We’ll have to be in the right place at the right time to get through the drops! We’ll see how the race turns out, but one thing’s for sure, we’re ready and confident.”
Gregg Black – Rider
“Qualifying went very well. We’ve had what I’d call a perfect week. We’re second on the grid and, in the past, this position has brought us good luck as, when we’ve started from pole, we always had problems in the race. Despite everything, we tried hard to get the pole position and I managed to beat the absolute track record of 1.34.5, these are incredible lap times here at Le Mans. We never thought we’d be able to go that fast, so I’m really satisfied with the work the team did over the winter to bring us some new set-ups. Now the race will be different. The official tests took place in the dry, where we were very comfortable, but we saw during the first free practice sessions that we could also perform well in the rain. It’s going to be a very long race, so we need to be regular and opportunistic.”
Etienne Masson – Rider
“Our qualifying sessions went well overall. I was really unlucky in my first qualifying session, which was disrupted by red flags. I never had a very clear track, so that was very frustrating for me. However, Gregg and Cocoro set good times. Today, we had one qualifying tyre left and the team decided to give it to Gregg because he felt he could improve a bit. And that’s exactly what he did – he rode really well! As for me, I started off with a slightly used tyre, but that still enabled me to ride fast and improve my time. All in all, the results are positive; we’ve got a good bike for the race and the whole team is on top form.”
Cocoro Atsumi – Rider
“For my first session, I benefited from a new qualifying tyre and I set 1.35.1, which is my personal best. I’m really pleased. The bike was very good too. In the second qualifying session, we battled for pole position. I tried to improve on my personal best, but the conditions weren’t ideal because of too much traffic. That made it difficult for me to set my pace. But in the end, what I’ve learnt is that I’ve made progress on each of my outings and recorded a lot of important information. That definitely gives me confidence for the race.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda France:
F.C.C. TSR Honda France qualifies sixth for the 24 Heures Motos.
Tati Team AVA6 Racing start from third, five Honda-powered teams claimed positions in the top seven in the Superstock category.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos, the opening round of the 2025 FIM EWC season, will take place from 17 to 20 April on the iconic 4.185-kilometre Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, featuring eleven Honda-powered teams.
Two-time world champions F.C.C. TSR Honda France, riding the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, enter the 2025 race with the ambition of winning again the world title with a refreshed rider lineup made up of Frenchmen Alan Techer and Corentin Perolari and Japanese rider Taiga Hada. Former Superstock World Champion Loris Baz also joined the team as a reserve rider.
On Thursday, following the free practice session, the first qualifying session was held in ideal conditions on a dry track. Techer was the first rider to take to the track for F.C.C. TSR Honda France in the blue group and recorded a best lap of 1:35.568, placing him 5th in his session. He was followed by Corentin Perolari, who posted a 1:35.945 to secure also the 5th place among the yellow group riders. Taiga Hada completed his session in 14th place with a time of 1:37.850 and Loris Baz took the 5th place with a time of 1:38.669 in his group.
Cloudy weather and lower temperatures during the second qualifying session prevented the F.C.C. TSR Honda France riders from improving the overall lap times.
Based on the average of the two best laps from both qualifying sessions, the F.C.C. TSR Honda France team was credited with a time of 1:35.757 and will start the race from the 6th position. Weather conditions are expected to be particularly wet, however the Honda #5 team remains determined to aim for the top of the standings and to collect as many championship points as possible.
Tati Team AVA6 Racing concluded the combined qualifying sessions with an average lap time of 1:35.127, securing 3rd place on the grid aboard their Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
This season’s lineup features Hugo Clère, Randy Krummenacher, and Martin Renaudin. After a productive winter of preparation, the team enters the race with strong confidence. Their consistent race pace, combined with the exceptional performance, reliability, and consistency of the Honda #4, provides the team full determination for a strong result.
In the Superstock category, five Honda-powered teams claimed positions in the top seven.
TRT27 AZ Moto has posted the third-best lap time in its category, clocking in at 01:37.096. The Honda #27 counts with the same trio of riders who secured a spot on the podium at the 2024 Bol d’Or Superstock race: British riders Tom Oliver and Tom Ward, alongside Finnish Superbike champion Eemeli Lahti.
The team is thrilled with the bike’s performance and the excellent teamwork between the three riders. With their solid preparation, TRT27 AZ Moto is aiming for a strong result in the 24-hour race.
TRT27 AZ Moto was closely followed by Honda No Limits, Slider Endurance, Dafy-Rac 41-Honda, and the 2024 FIM Endurance World Cup winner, National Motos Honda FMA.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos will begin at 3:00 PM (CEST) on Saturday, April 19th, and finish at 3:00 PM (CEST) on Sunday, April 20th.
Alan Techer: “The qualifying sessions are over. We showed that we can be fast, even if we’re not the fastest. The most important thing for us is to have a good bike for the race, which is likely to be very complicated because of the weather. We were lucky enough to do a few laps on a wet track on Tuesday morning and the bike felt great. In the dry, too, the bike’s going well and all three of us are managing to be consistent, so that’s a pretty good thing. I think it’s going to be a waiting race with a lot of pitfalls to avoid. Even though there have been quite a few changes in the team, whether it’s the riders or the mechanics, things are going pretty well. It’s not easy doing your first race in an official team, so whenever I can, I try to help both Coco and Taiga to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
Corentin Perolari: “We really worked on our race pace, with a full tank on the bike and all three riders on the same tyres. In fact, we didn’t use any qualifying tyres today. For my part, I rode at a very good pace. This weekend, they’re forecasting very mixed weather, and the most important thing will be to stay on our wheels. These conditions put all the teams back on the same level, and anything can happen. The different tyre manufacturers can also make a difference. If it rains, it’ll be less physical, but it’ll be more mental tiredness because we’ll have to concentrate all the time. I like the night, but I’ve never had the chance to ride at night in the rain, so it could be a discovery.”
Taiga Hada: “I had a good feeling. After the preparatory tests and the practice sessions at the beginning of the week, I feel more comfortable. I’m working step by step, which has enabled me to make progress. I’m used to the Suzuka 8 Hours, but this is the first time I’ll be doing a 24-hour race. I’m used to racing in the rain, but it’s going to be a tough race. It’s especially important not to crash.”
More, from a press release issued by Aviobike WRS :
24 Heures Le Mans, challenging start. The team Aviobike WRS is 13th SST class in Qualifying.
A busy start for the Aviobike WRS team, which is working with a new project and a new bike. The #111 bike will start from the 26th position on the grid for a race that promises to be very challenging, even from a weather point of view.
The Aviobike WRS team has arrived in France for the 24Heures Motos 2025. After the parade in the city and the traditional photos, the team immediately started working on the track.
Thursday was very intense for the teams at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans: free practice in the morning, the first qualifying session in the afternoon and a night session to end the day. The Aviobike WRS team decided to concentrate exclusively on race preparation, familiarising themselves with a completely new bike, especially the electronics and the fuel tank. The riders on the Panigale V4 therefore took all the sessions on Thursday with caution and without really pushing.
For Friday’s second qualifying session, the drivers took to the track from 10.20am in the usual colour scheme. Matteo Ferrari clocked a 1:38.714 in the Blue Rider session, a tenth of a second slower than his time in Q1 yesterday. Luca Bernardi, on the other hand, improved his time in the Yellow Rider session with a 1’39.229. Alberto Butti’s Red Rider qualifying session lasted just three laps and was prematurely ended by a crash in turn 5. This meant that Akito Haga was unable to participate in his Green group session.
The average of the two best times, signed by Ferrari and Bernardi, is 1:38.921and allows Team Aviobike WRS to start from the 26th position on the grid. The 24Heures Motos will start tomorrow, Saturday 19th April at 15:00.
Giovanni Baggi statement: «It has been an intense week from the start and that’s the price you have to pay when you start a new project: the bike, the team and the riders are all new. My ten years of experience in this championship teaches me that it is an intense and complicated discipline and that you have to see the glass half full, because we have a great project and great partners. We have to learn from the negative points for the next races. In terms of performance, we are definitely below the level we can reach, both chronometrically and technically. Among our riders we have two very strong veterans and two riders who are new to this discipline and need to break in. Unfortunately, qualifying ended with a crash, but that’s part of the sport. Now we will keep calm, fix what we can and prepare for a race that we know will not be easy, also because of the weather conditions, with rain expected»
Born Racer: Kevin Rentzell At Heartland Park With The Coolest Move I’ve Ever Seen…
By Nick Ienatsch
Revvin’ Kevin Rentzell died on June 5, 2017, when he left the road in a truck and struck a tree. We weren’t best buddies because we lived on different sides of the country, but our infrequent reunions were fun and always too short. If we’d lived near each other, we’d have been riding together constantly because we got along well and were only a year apart in age.
We raced against each other in AMA 600 and Superteams, plus a few WERA skirmishes, but I really got to know Kevin when Keith Code and Paul Winters invited me to help in the broadcast booth, back when CodeBreak Productions was airing the Formula USA series in the early ‘90s. Rentzell possessed talent, bravery and cunning…and those attributes are a whole lot of fun to watch. He was entertaining to be around, supernaturally fast, positively smart-assey, yet laid-back in a way that attracted a lot of friends.
But the coolest thing I ever saw Kevin do, I saw live and from a distance of about two feet; I also must say I can’t remember a cooler move.
Heartland Park Bus-stop Chicane
We were at Heartland Park Topeka at the AMA national, both entered in 600 Supersport. Somehow I got a better start in the main than Kevin did and the first lap was “very crowded.” This was back when we had heat races to determine Sunday’s grid because there were always a gazillion riders trying to make the 32-bike field.
On the second or third lap I’m trying my best to hang onto the leaders and went to the brakes at the “last possible second” for the Turn One 90-degree right-hander that was immediately followed by a 90-degree left-hander. Well, here comes Kevin up the inside on my right, outbraking me into this right/left Turn One/Two.
My overloaded brain seized on a tried-and-true strategy: “Turn in with him and then you’ll have the inside for the left-hand Turn Two.”
An instant before we tipped into the corner, Kevin threw his left hand up because he couldn’t make the turn. He jumped off the brakes and darted ahead of me, straight into the run-off area, leaving me a clear path into the corner.
This scene is imprinted on my brain like a digital video in high definition because I was at the limit in full-attack mode with nothing left mentally. But not Kevin Rentzell–he had some brain waves still available. It was an amazing bit of awareness: Awareness of his entry speed, the tighter line he had to take due to his pass of me…and awareness that if he hadn’t given me that momentary wave, I would have turned in on top of him and crashed my brains out because he wasn’t going to turn into the corner at all. Maybe I wouldn’t have hit him, but I would have been forced to run straight with him. His wave delayed my turn-in and saved my race.
I had never seen anything like it, and still haven’t. To be “waved off” by a fellow racer in the heat of battle just doesn’t happen. For me, it not only saved my race, but it blew my mind. I, unlike racers like Kevin Rentzell, just don’t have the extra mental capacity to deal with thoughts like, “Hmmm…I’m in here too fast and can’t make the corner, so I’ll give Nick a quick wave to warn him.”
The last time I saw Kevin was at the Barber AHRMA finals in 2016. We hadn’t talked in years but were immediately laughing about all the crazy stuff we did on and off the track. He was interested in YCRS and I told him he had an open invitation to guest coach “because a guy who wins that many championships always helps students.” We talked about racing AHRMA and how much fun “us old guys” were having.
There were some other people with us and I told them what Kevin did at Heartland Park. He didn’t remember it, and maybe it was a standard move for him, but it stuck in my mind as the coolest thing I’ve seen at the track. Some guys are born racers: Guys like Revvin’ Kevin Rentzell.
ASRA Announces $5,000 Bounty for Breaking Motorcycle Lap Record at ASRA Blackhawk Farms Race Weekend June 6-8 2025
American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is thrilled to announce a $5,000 bounty for any rider who breaks the outright motorcycle lap record at Blackhawk Farms Raceway during the ASRA Sprint Series event on June 7-8, 2025. This exciting incentive aims to ignite competition and showcase the performance of Pirelli and Dunlop tires on the challenging 1.95-mile, seven-turn circuit.
The current outright motorcycle lap record at Blackhawk Farms Raceway is 1:07.084, set by Jason Farrell in 2016 on a Pirelli-equipped Kawasaki ZX-10R. To claim the $5,000 bounty, a rider must set a new absolute motorcycle track record during an official ASRA race session, using either Pirelli or Dunlop racing-compound front and rear tires. The record must be verified by ASRA officials, and the bounty is limited to one award per race weekend, with the fastest lap time taking precedence if the record is broken multiple times.
The June 7-8 race weekend will feature a full slate of ASRA Sprint Series races, with practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday morning, and sprint races Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, for registration and tech inspection. Weekend passes are available for $40, and a massive BBQ cook-out is planned for Saturday night in conjunction with a Broken Wing Benefit Auction. And a gate pass is included if you are pre-register by May 24th for the Friday practice day hosted by MOTOVID.
Riders interested in competing for the bounty must register through ASRA at www.asraracing.com.
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Track Spotlight: Laguna Seca
The bucket list track. No matter how many times you drop into The Corkscrew, it never gets old. The place is packed with history—Shelby Cobras tearing it up in the ’60s, Can-Am monsters in the ’70s, and motorcycle legends from Kenny Roberts to Rossi leaving their mark. You can feel the legacy in every turn.
Monterey adds its own charm to the trip—whether it’s the famous aquarium, Cannery Row, or nearby gems like Carmel and Big Sur. Want to earn bonus points with your significant other? Book a stay on or near the coast after your track days. The morning fog burns off into fresh air, sunshine, and a crisp sea breeze that makes you feel like you’re on vacation.
We’ve got three Two-Day Camps lined up at Laguna this year—check out the dates below.
2025 Laguna Seca Dates:
June 16 & 17 – Two-Day Camp (75% Full)
June 18 & 19 – Two-Day Camp (55% Full)
September 4 & 5 – Two-Day Camp (60% Full)
Next Up: New Jersey Motorsports Park & National Corvette Museum
We’ve still got some openings next month at two awesome venues: NJMP and the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
New Jersey Dates:
May 5 – Single Day School (SOLD OUT)
May 6 – Single-Day School (80% Full)
May 7 & 8 – Two-Day Camp (85% Full)
May 9 – Single-Day School (55% Full)
Corvette Museum Dates:
May 19 – Single-Day School (85% Full)
May 20 – Single-Day School (55% Full)
Why Professional Coaching?
The internet is packed with riding tips from enthusiastic riders doing their best to share helpful information. But is that information right for you? Often, riders end up chasing solutions to problems they’re not actually experiencing, convinced it’s what’s holding them back. A professional coach, however, can accurately pinpoint exactly what’s limiting your performance and guide you directly to techniques that will genuinely improve your riding. Stop guessing and start progressing.
New 2025 RR’s Rolling In
We’re updating the fleet! The 2025 RR’s are coming in, and the 2024’s are heading out—mostly to wholesale auctions. But if you’re interested in buying one of the 2024s at wholesale pricing, give the office a call and ask for Sami: 323-224-2734.
New Quiz Question:
If a rider is moving at 50mph, what speed would double the kinetic energy and therefore the stopping distance, assuming the same braking force?
Prize: A Keith Code–signed copy of A Twist of the Wrist.
MotoGP in the USA
We just got back from the MotoGP races at Circuit of the Americas, where we had a booth. It was amazing to see so many current and former students. One rider even showed up with a shirt from his school back in 1982 at Loudon, New Hampshire! That kind of connection really makes us smile. He sent us a photo of himself in 1982. The kid in the background on the left side of the photo is Dylan Code.
Eye Tracking at Willow Springs
We recently filmed a lap using eye-tracking glasses at Willow Springs. It’s a cool peek into what riders actually look at while navigating a lap.
Recent Feedback
“Having attended Superbike School once each year for the last 7 years, nothing has improved my riding skills more. I’m grateful you come to a track near my home!” – J.L.
“Dylan has an amazing ability to simplify riding principles from the ground up. He has a thorough knowledge of the neuroscience ‘behind the riding’ as well.” – B.O.
BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce its motorcycle customer race support program for the 2025 racing season. Customer racing has been an important part of BMW motorcycle ownership since the very first 2-wheel BMW came off the production line in 1923 and continues today with entries in multiple series across the country.
The BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Support & Contingency Program is specifically designed to reward outstanding BMW Motorrad customer racing performances in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 National Championship and key club series across the U.S. during the 2025 racing season. In addition to the financial reward opportunity, BMW Motorrad USA also provides remote data support for enrolled, eligible BMW racers through BMW Motorrad Race Engineering Support provided by Steve Weir.
“After an amazing 2024 season supporting racers across the country with unparalleled results totaling 20 Class Championships, 2 National Championships and the Canadian Superbike Championships, I look forward to supporting BMW racers in what is already starting off to be another incredible season with BMW Motorrad. BMW is the only manufacturer providing this level of race support to amateur, expert and professional racers across North America. Join us on the grid this year as we dominate the podium at all levels of racing!” said Steve Weir, BMW Motorrad Customer Racing Support Engineer.
Eligible Series Eligible Class
MotoAmerica Stock 1000
AFM Formula Pacific
AHRMA Battle of the Twins I
ASRA Team Challenge GTO
CCS Unlimited GP
CMRA Formula 1
CRA 1000 GT
CVMA The Shootout
MRA Race of the Rockies
OMRRA/WMRRA Formula Ultra
WERA Nationals WERA A Superbike
WERA Sprint WERA A Superbike
2025 Program Rewards.
Potential Payouts:
MotoAmerica Stock 1000
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,250 $1,000
Potential Payouts: Series / Classes as listed in the table above
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$800.00 $600.00 $450.00 $300.00 $200.00
How to enroll in the BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Contingency Program.
To enroll in the Contingency Program, all riders must complete the New Vendor Process to receive reward payments from the program. There are two key steps to complete to be eligible for Customer Race Contingency Reward Payouts in 2025 and the future.
First, submit your application through racesupportprogram.bmwmotorcyclesevents.com. A step-by-step guide will be shared once teams/riders have registered. Second, complete the application process to be considered active in the 2025 Customer Race Contingency program and to be eligible to receive reward payments.
Remote Customer Race Engineering Support
To receive remote customer race engineering support, racers must be enrolled in the BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Contingency Program and actively competing in eligible series on eligible BMW motorcycles. This support consists of pre-race data set up that is tailored for each racetrack, racers style and pace based on data sourced from the large community of BMW Motorrad Customer Racers and shared through Steve Weir, BMW Motorrad USA Customer Race Engineering Support.
For full details of the BMW Motorrad USA Announces 2025 Customer Race Support & Contingency Program, requirements, qualifying classes and races as well as the application link for the Contingency Program may be found at:
www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/experience/stories/sport/bmw-motorrad-usa-customer-racing-program-.html
Legendary Builder and Racer, Todd Henning named Grand Marshal of the 2025 FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships
The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., is proud to announce legendary builder and racer Todd Henning to serve as Grand Marshal at the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) North America Vintage Road Racing Championships, scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.
The USCRA is once again honored to host the only FIM-sanctioned vintage road racing competition on the continent. This year’s event marks the 23rd annual gathering, which will take place on the final weekend of the 102nd annual Laconia Bike Week. For 2025, the club will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for what promises to be an exhilarating two-day event, showcasing the best in both vintage and modern motorcycle and sidecar racing.
“I raced with USCRA for 22 years. It’s a great club, and I’m excited to be part of this summer’s event. It’s a huge honor.” – Grand Marshal, Todd Henning
If there were ever a personification of the term “privateer,” it would be Todd Henning.
Over the span of more than two decades of engineering, building, and racing, Todd was the
quintessential outsider, always finding a way to come out on top. Estimated to have won
over 500 races between the 1980s and 1999, his reputation was forged in victory.
Pitted against legendary British machinery like Matchless, Norton, and BSA, Todd’s
tricked-out, Drixton-framed Honda CB450 was a game-changer. It ruffled many feathers
in its day – putting many of the Premier 500 bikes to shame.
Completely self-taught, Todd transformed the modest Japanese engine into a fierce and
reliable power plant. From meticulous milling and porting to precise flow bench testing,
Todd and his team were able to squeeze an impressive 60 horsepower from the motor.
His riding prowess was just as refined as his builds. Todd’s versatility allowed him to dominate on both two- and four-stroke machinery, cementing his place as a well-rounded and exceptional competitor and perennial champion.
Sidelined by a serious injury in 1999, his career was unfortunately cut short. However,
Todd’s legacy endures. Recently, his son, Ari, alongside best friend and partner, Zack Courts, produced “1300 Miles of Mayhem,” an episode of Revzilla’s Common Tread XP that celebrates the resurrection of Todd’s legendary Drixton 450.
More information on the event can be found at http://www.race-uscra.com.
About the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA)
The USCRA is the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the United States and includes over 400 active members. The club promotes four general types of events: Road racing on both proprietary built road race circuits and real roads courses (Gunstock® and the Streets of Laconia®), Observed Trials, as well as The Tower Hill Climb and Pewter Run® touring events held on open public roads.
About the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)/strong>
Founded in 1904 in Paris and currently based in Mies (Switzerland), the FIM is the International organization acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities (sporting & non-sporting) and defending the rights and interests of motorcycle users and industry. 121 National Federations across the world and regrouped in 6 Continental Unions are affiliated to the FIM. FIM is the supreme and sole international authority empowered to control international motorcycling events organized under its jurisdiction throughout the world. It is recognized by the IOC as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport. It is also the 1st international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
About FIM North America>
The FIM North America (FIM NA), which includes two national federations —
the American Motorcyclist Association and Canadian Motorcycle Association
— is one of six Continental Unions (CONUs) recognized as a geographical subdivision
of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
The FIM North America, which is held accountable to the FIM, establishes a yearly calendar of Continental Championship events, declaring champions in selected disciplines and classes.
The FIM NA’s member federations issue CONU licenses to riders participating in FIM NA events. Additionally, the FIM NA issues licenses to riders planning to participate in Continental Championship events organized by other CONUs.
About the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competitions and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.
Jorge Martín, continuously improving his hemopneumothorax
Following the incident during the recent Qatar GP, rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax associated with multiple rib fractures.
The rider’s clinical condition is showing a slow but steady improvement following medical examinations at the circuit’s medical centre and later at Hamad General Hospital. He is currently under observation as the pleuropulmonary trauma required immediate drainage to allow lung re-expansion. The rib fractures are causing significant pain and are an additional limitation to basic physical activity.
To date, the situation is being monitored step by step. It is essential that the lung is stably expanded; only then will it be detached from mechanical aspiration and the drainage will remain in place. After a further x-ray check, it will be possible to remove the drainage. Once the safest conditions have been established, an assisted return to Europe will then be organized.
Aprilia Racing has consulted with the doctors at Hamad General Hospital, and with Angel Charte, MotoGP Medical Director, and Franco Perona, Medical Director of Lifenet Healthcare; Aprilia Racing’s partner, to ensure that first and foremost the patient and rider has the best possible care, a fundamental element for a perfect psychophysical recovery.
At the conclusion of the more invasive treatments, a supervised recovery process will be required, led by the medical team and including pain management therapy, respiratory physiotherapy, and continuous cardiovascular monitoring.
A further update will be provided in the event of any significant developments. Lorenzo Savadori will replace Jorge Martin for the upcoming Grand Prix at Jerez de la Frontera.
JORGE MARTÍN
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me. These have been difficult days, but now I’m starting to move a bit more and feel better, although the pain is still intense. I’d like to thank Aprilia, my fans and everyone who is helping me. I will continue to fight to be one of the strongest ever.”
ÁNGEL CHARTE, MOTOGP MEDICAL DIRECTOR
“Jorge Martín remains in the intensive care unit at Hamad Hospital. His injuries are progressing satisfactorily. The chest drainage for his hemopneumothorax is progressing favorably. His pain is under control, despite the rib fractures he has. For now, he must continue with the pulmonary drainage process until it is 90% resolved. After that, it will take some days before he can be transferred by medical aircraft to our hospital. He is also in a cheerful and strong mood. We must give him time until the clinical process is resolved, so that he can be transferred.”
FRANCO PERONA, LIFENET CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
“Jorge Martín is currently undergoing rib pain relief and drainage therapy, which has had a significant positive effect on the re-expansion of his lung following the pneumothorax. Dr Ángel Charte, MotoGP Medical Director, has been providing the rider with maximum support and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him. As the Official Medical Partner of Aprilia Racing, Lifenet Healthcare will continue to be available to help manage this difficult moment as we await Martín’s functional recovery phase and his return to the track.”
Elton John and Madonna have patched things up after feuding for years. This was good news for Vanson Leathers, as the photo of the two hugging it out featured Madonna wearing a jacket made by Vanson. Vanson Leathers’ role in the reconciliation was featured on the local news station NBC 10 WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island.
