Hayden Gillim won MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Race One Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Gillim, the defending Champion and current point leader, led from the first lap on his Real Steel Motorsports Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Meanwhile, Jayson Uribe, Gillim’s primary title rival, worked his way up from eighth on the grid to catch pole-sitter Gillim by lap 10 of 14.
On lap 11, Gillim ran out onto the wet exit curbing at the final corner and nearly crashed coming onto the front straightaway. Gillim saved the near-crash, but it allowed Uribe and his OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RR to power into the lead.
Gillim was able to dig deep, catch back up to Uribe, and make a bold pass on the final lap to take the victory.
With the win, Gillim’s lead in the Championship points went from seven to 12, meaning he doesn’t have to beat Uribe in Race Two to claim the crown.
Uribe pushed to the end but came up 0.026 second short at the finish.
Benjamin Smith, riding his FLO4LAW Racing Yamaha, came back from contact with Ashton Yates and an off-track excursion to place third.
Danilo Lewis converted the holeshot into fourth place on his Team Brazil BMW.
Nolan Lamkin rounded out the top five finishers on his Visit Indiana/Tom Wood Powersports BMW.
Hayden Gillim won the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Challenge Race Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide on Dunlop control tires, the defending Champion won the three-lap sprint by 0.054 second, earning the $5,000 winner-take-all prize for first place.
Even though he has the Championship on the line and the non-point-paying race was run in wet-but-drying conditions, S&S Indian’s Troy Herfoss pushed Gillim to the checkered flag but ended up second.
Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers recovered from a poor start to finish third.
Editorial Note: According to MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland, the Daytona 200 will remain a non-point-paying race for Next Generation Supersport motorcycles using any brand of tire for the foreseeable future.
MotoAmerica And Daytona International Speedway Ink Three-Year Deal For Daytona 200
Multi-Year Deal Is Good News For Fans With The 83rd Daytona 200 Set For March 6-8, 2025
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 28, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, and Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce that the two entities have reached a three-year agreement that will see MotoAmerica continue to promote the historic Daytona 200 through to the 2028 edition.
The 83rd running of the “Great America Motorcycle Race” will be held March 6-8, 2025, with Josh Herrin attempting to win his fourth Daytona 200 after winning his third in 2024, which tied him with legends Dick Klamfoth, Brad Andres, Roger Reiman, Kenny Roberts and Mat Mladin.
MotoAmerica has successfully promoted the Daytona 200 since 2022.
“MotoAmerica is excited to extend our agreement with Daytona International Speedway, continuing our role in overseeing and operating the Daytona 200 for an additional three years,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Our partnership with the Speedway has grown stronger with each event, and we’ve seen tremendous success and momentum year after year. From day one, our focus has been to continue to grow the Daytona 200’s prestige, and it’s truly an honor to be part of its iconic history. Interest in the race continues to rise globally, with more riders, teams, and manufacturers eager to take on this one-of-a-kind challenge. We look forward to seeing everyone at Daytona in March.”
“The collaboration between MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway has elevated the Daytona 200 over the past three years, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce a three-year extension to the partnership,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “The Daytona 200 is one of the marquee events on our calendar and riders, fans, and partners from around the world travel to the World Center of Racing for the opportunity to be a part of an historic racing event. We’re proud to be such an instrumental part of the MotoAmerica schedule.”
The history of the Daytona 200 is unmatched in American road racing. It all began in 1937 with the 200 being held on a 3.2-mile beach course on the sand of Daytona Beach. In 1961, the raced moved to the high banks of the newly constructed Daytona International Speedway. The track, with its 31-degree banking, is unlike any other racecourse that MotoAmerica competes on, and the Daytona 200 is the only race in the series that features pit stops for fuel and tires.
The event has been won by many of the greats, including 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini, three-time World Champion Kenny Roberts, MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden, and “Mr. Daytona” Scott Russell, the only rider to win five Daytona 200s.
Rocco Landers will start the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide on Dunlop control tires, Landers claimed pole position with a time of 1:24.829.
Hayden Gillim (1:25.252), Landers’ teammate and the defending Champion, will start from second on the grid.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s James Rispoli (1:25.324) earned the third and final spot on the front row.
Row two starters include S&S Indian’s Troy Herfoss (1:25.445) and Tyler O’Hara (1:25.667) and Rispoli’s teammate Kyle Wyman (1:26.537).
All of the fastest qualifying times came from Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, when track conditions were drier than during Qualifying Two on Saturday.
Wyman leads the Championship by two points over Herfoss.
Lombok, Indonesia – September 28, 2024 – The American Racing Team is excited to
confirm the continuation of its successful collaboration with OnlyFans as the title
sponsor for the upcoming 2025 season. Building on the relationship established in
2023, the partnership has provided significant value to both the team and to
OnlyFans.
OnlyFans offers the American Racing Team a unique platform to connect with fans
and racing enthusiasts. Throughout the 2023 and 2024 season, fans were given a far
more exclusive behind-the-scenes view to the team’s inner workings than we could
provide on other Social Media platforms. From unseen footage, insights into race
preparation and sessions to candid moments from the paddock, the content shared
on OnlyFans has created a deeper bond between the team and its supporters.
As the team looks ahead to the 2025 season, this partnership promises to continue
delivering unique, fan-focused content that pushes the boundaries of traditional
motorsport media. The American Racing Team is excited to further enhance its
presence on OnlyFans, offering even more dynamic and interactive experiences for
its fans and supporters.
With OnlyFans as a trusted partner, the American Racing Team is confident that
2025 will bring not only more on-track success but also a stronger connection with
its global audience.
Loris Baz will start the MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. The Frenchman earned pole position with the 1:22.737 he did on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday. That session ended with mostly dry track conditions and all riders on Dunlop Sportmax Slicks.
During Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday, conditions were much different with a wet track and a misty rain falling. As a result, the times from Q1 held up as the final qualifying results.
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier (1:23.150) will start second on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch (1:23.769) held onto the third and final spot on the front row.
Josh Herrin (1:23.931), Baz’s teammate and the Championship point leader, will start from fourth on the gird in need of only five points to clinch the 2024 title.
Attack Performance/Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen (1:24.057) was fifth-fastest.
Xavi Fores (1:24.280), who is riding in place of Petersen’s injured teammate Jake Gagne, completes row two.
Row three starters include EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing BMW’s Sean Dylan Kelly (1:24.618), Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha’s Bobby Fong (1:24.770), and Beaubier’s teammate JD Beach (1:25.985).
Hayden Gillim will start the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. As the track started to dry during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, the defending Champion gambled by mounting slicks to his Real Steel Motorsports Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, but the move paid off. Gillim turned a 1:31.243, and when conditions weren’t as good during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday morning, Gillim’s time held up to get him pole position.
Danilo Lewis will start second on his Team Brazil BMW M 1000 RR thanks to his 1:32.760.
Jason Waters claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:33.821 on his Edge Racing BMW.
Row two starters include Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates (1:33.991), TBEX Yamaha’s Eziah Davis (1:34.032), and AMD Motorsport/RK Racing Honda’s Richard Kerr (1:34.065).
Of the top six qualifiers, only Davis was able to improve his lap time during Q2.
Eli Block will start the MotoAmerica Junior Cup races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Block secured the top spot by turning a lap time of 1:32.611 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 during Qualifying One on Friday, when it was relatively dry.
Avery Dreher, the 2023 Junior Cup Champion, will start from the second spot on the grid based on the 1:33.227 he did on his Bad Boys Racing Kawasaki during Q1. Dreher was fastest during Qualifying Two (Q2) with a 1:40.589, but conditions during Q2 were too wet for anyone to improve on their times from Q1.
Jaden McKeller will start his McKeller Racing Kawasaki from the third and final spot on the front row thanks to the 1:33.392 he did in Q1.
Row two starters include Dreher’s 14-year-old sister Ella Dreher (1:33.436), Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison (1:33.792), and Karns Performance’s Levi Badie (1:33.826).
Rising again: Iannone seals first WorldSBK victory in Aragon
Andrea Iannone (29) leads at MotorLand Aragon. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Tissot Superpole Highlights
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) dominated the 15 minute Tissot Superpole session to claim a second consecutive pole position. The rookie broke the lap record at Motorland Aragon with a time of 1’47.840 to take the pole by over three tenths of a second
Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) qualified on the front row for the fifth time in 2024 aboard his Ducati Panigale V4R as the Italian manufacturer completed their first 1-2-3-4 on the grid since 2004
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) qualified on the front row for the first time this year while Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) returned to action for the first time since the French Round by qualifying fifth fastest
Race 1 Highlights
Race 1 was red flagged due to a crash for Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) at Turn 5. With a Quick Restart Procedure enacted pole sitter Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) retired from the race with a technical issue on the warm-up lap
When the 17 lap race started Andrea Iannone took the holeshot. The Italian led a group of nine riders for the first third of thr race. The Italian was overtaken by his compatriot Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) on lap eight but Iannone immediately reasserted his supremacy. Having led all but one lap it was a dominant performance by the rookie as he became the eighth different winner in 2024. Iannone proved his speed by setting the fastest lap of the race on the penultimate tour. Iannone’s success sees him become the fourth first time winner in 2024
Having missed the previous six races Toprak Razgatlioglu’s return the Turkish star run in the podium positions throughout the duration of the race. Ultimately the Turkish rider never led a lap but by finishing in second position he claimed an all important 20 points for his championship challenge
Garrett Gerloff (31) held off Alvaro Bautista (1) to get third place. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Despite starting from the fourth row of the grid Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) was able to make steady progress. The American was promoted to eighth on the grid with Lowes and Bulega on the sidelines but as the race progressed he was able to move into podium contention. At half distance he picked off Razgatlioglu and Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and was able to set consistent times to move into the podium positions. With five laps remaining Razgatlioglu was back in front but Gerloff held strong to claim his second podium of the campaign
Starting from the front row of the grid gave Bautista an ideal opportunity to challenge for the race win. A bad start dropped the Spaniard to sixth position on the opening lap but as the race progressed his pace improved and he fought with Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) before he moved into fourth position on Lap 10. Despite setting faster laps than the riders in front of him, Bautista was not able to attack and finished in fourth position. Less than half a second separated Razgatlioglu from Bautista at the end of the race
Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge continued Honda’s strong form. For the seventh consecutive race both Honda riders were able to finish inside the top ten. Having qualified on the third row Lecuona finished in sixth position
Championship Standings
Razgatlioglu now holds a lead of 33 points from Bulega in the championship standings with Bautista a further 56 points adrift
In the Independent Rider standings Petrucci continues to lead the way with Iannone by 87 points
In the Manufacturer standings Ducati extend their lead over BMW to 34 points
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P1 | Andrea Iannone | Team GoEleven
“From the beginning of the race, I struggled a lot with the front tyre. Lap by lap though I started to get a good feeling. In the last five or six laps I was really confident with the bike. I want to thank my team for doing a great job. Winning today wasn’t just winning a race, I won the race of my life. I never gave up and I showed that I’m strong and that’s the most important thing. The race was good and I’m living the dream once again. To come back and feel like this is special. I fought so hard over the last four years to return, and I never imagined I’d win in my first year back. I want to thank Ducati and Team GoEleven for their support.”
P2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team
“This feels so good because after that big crash I’ve come back and finished on the podium. It’s incredible but I’m not entirely happy because I couldn’t fight for the win during the final laps. My front tyre was dropping and I could only battle for second place. I tried to just ride the bike but Andrea was riding really well and his pace was unbelievable. We have two more races tomorrow and I’ll try my best again. I felt on the limit throughout this race, especially with the engine braking, which wasn’t working well. We just need a few improvements for tomorrow.”
P3 | Garrett Gerloff | Bonovo Action BMW
“I felt really good at the end of the race. I still had a bit left in the tank and was trying to catch up with Andrea. Both Andrea and Toprak were riding really well so I just tried to stay calm. I thought I’d close the gap more in the last few laps but it didn’t happen. When Alvaro passed me on the last lap, I thought, ‘There’s no way I’m giving up another podium.’ So I went for it and I’m happy to be back on the podium. The bike feels great, and hopefully, we can find some consistency in the upcoming races.”
Hayden Gillim won MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Race One Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Gillim, the defending Champion and current point leader, led from the first lap on his Real Steel Motorsports Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Meanwhile, Jayson Uribe, Gillim’s primary title rival, worked his way up from eighth on the grid to catch pole-sitter Gillim by lap 10 of 14.
On lap 11, Gillim ran out onto the wet exit curbing at the final corner and nearly crashed coming onto the front straightaway. Gillim saved the near-crash, but it allowed Uribe and his OrangeCat Racing BMW M 1000 RR to power into the lead.
Gillim was able to dig deep, catch back up to Uribe, and make a bold pass on the final lap to take the victory.
With the win, Gillim’s lead in the Championship points went from seven to 12, meaning he doesn’t have to beat Uribe in Race Two to claim the crown.
Uribe pushed to the end but came up 0.026 second short at the finish.
Benjamin Smith, riding his FLO4LAW Racing Yamaha, came back from contact with Ashton Yates and an off-track excursion to place third.
Danilo Lewis converted the holeshot into fourth place on his Team Brazil BMW.
Nolan Lamkin rounded out the top five finishers on his Visit Indiana/Tom Wood Powersports BMW.
Hayden Gillim won the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Challenge Race Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide on Dunlop control tires, the defending Champion won the three-lap sprint by 0.054 second, earning the $5,000 winner-take-all prize for first place.
Even though he has the Championship on the line and the non-point-paying race was run in wet-but-drying conditions, S&S Indian’s Troy Herfoss pushed Gillim to the checkered flag but ended up second.
Gillim’s teammate Rocco Landers recovered from a poor start to finish third.
MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway (DIS) have reached a three-year agreement that will see MotoAmerica continue to promote the historic Daytona 200 through to the 2028 edition. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Editorial Note: According to MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland, the Daytona 200 will remain a non-point-paying race for Next Generation Supersport motorcycles using any brand of tire for the foreseeable future.
MotoAmerica And Daytona International Speedway Ink Three-Year Deal For Daytona 200
Multi-Year Deal Is Good News For Fans With The 83rd Daytona 200 Set For March 6-8, 2025
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 28, 2024) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, and Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce that the two entities have reached a three-year agreement that will see MotoAmerica continue to promote the historic Daytona 200 through to the 2028 edition.
The 83rd running of the “Great America Motorcycle Race” will be held March 6-8, 2025, with Josh Herrin attempting to win his fourth Daytona 200 after winning his third in 2024, which tied him with legends Dick Klamfoth, Brad Andres, Roger Reiman, Kenny Roberts and Mat Mladin.
MotoAmerica has successfully promoted the Daytona 200 since 2022.
“MotoAmerica is excited to extend our agreement with Daytona International Speedway, continuing our role in overseeing and operating the Daytona 200 for an additional three years,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Our partnership with the Speedway has grown stronger with each event, and we’ve seen tremendous success and momentum year after year. From day one, our focus has been to continue to grow the Daytona 200’s prestige, and it’s truly an honor to be part of its iconic history. Interest in the race continues to rise globally, with more riders, teams, and manufacturers eager to take on this one-of-a-kind challenge. We look forward to seeing everyone at Daytona in March.”
“The collaboration between MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway has elevated the Daytona 200 over the past three years, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce a three-year extension to the partnership,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “The Daytona 200 is one of the marquee events on our calendar and riders, fans, and partners from around the world travel to the World Center of Racing for the opportunity to be a part of an historic racing event. We’re proud to be such an instrumental part of the MotoAmerica schedule.”
The history of the Daytona 200 is unmatched in American road racing. It all began in 1937 with the 200 being held on a 3.2-mile beach course on the sand of Daytona Beach. In 1961, the raced moved to the high banks of the newly constructed Daytona International Speedway. The track, with its 31-degree banking, is unlike any other racecourse that MotoAmerica competes on, and the Daytona 200 is the only race in the series that features pit stops for fuel and tires.
The event has been won by many of the greats, including 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini, three-time World Champion Kenny Roberts, MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden, and “Mr. Daytona” Scott Russell, the only rider to win five Daytona 200s.
Rocco Landers will start the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Road Glide on Dunlop control tires, Landers claimed pole position with a time of 1:24.829.
Hayden Gillim (1:25.252), Landers’ teammate and the defending Champion, will start from second on the grid.
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s James Rispoli (1:25.324) earned the third and final spot on the front row.
Row two starters include S&S Indian’s Troy Herfoss (1:25.445) and Tyler O’Hara (1:25.667) and Rispoli’s teammate Kyle Wyman (1:26.537).
All of the fastest qualifying times came from Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, when track conditions were drier than during Qualifying Two on Saturday.
Wyman leads the Championship by two points over Herfoss.
American Racing Team's Spanish rider Marco Ramirez. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Lombok, Indonesia – September 28, 2024 – The American Racing Team is excited to
confirm the continuation of its successful collaboration with OnlyFans as the title
sponsor for the upcoming 2025 season. Building on the relationship established in
2023, the partnership has provided significant value to both the team and to
OnlyFans.
OnlyFans offers the American Racing Team a unique platform to connect with fans
and racing enthusiasts. Throughout the 2023 and 2024 season, fans were given a far
more exclusive behind-the-scenes view to the team’s inner workings than we could
provide on other Social Media platforms. From unseen footage, insights into race
preparation and sessions to candid moments from the paddock, the content shared
on OnlyFans has created a deeper bond between the team and its supporters.
As the team looks ahead to the 2025 season, this partnership promises to continue
delivering unique, fan-focused content that pushes the boundaries of traditional
motorsport media. The American Racing Team is excited to further enhance its
presence on OnlyFans, offering even more dynamic and interactive experiences for
its fans and supporters.
With OnlyFans as a trusted partner, the American Racing Team is confident that
2025 will bring not only more on-track success but also a stronger connection with
its global audience.
Loris Baz will start the MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. The Frenchman earned pole position with the 1:22.737 he did on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday. That session ended with mostly dry track conditions and all riders on Dunlop Sportmax Slicks.
During Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday, conditions were much different with a wet track and a misty rain falling. As a result, the times from Q1 held up as the final qualifying results.
Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier (1:23.150) will start second on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch (1:23.769) held onto the third and final spot on the front row.
Josh Herrin (1:23.931), Baz’s teammate and the Championship point leader, will start from fourth on the gird in need of only five points to clinch the 2024 title.
Attack Performance/Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen (1:24.057) was fifth-fastest.
Xavi Fores (1:24.280), who is riding in place of Petersen’s injured teammate Jake Gagne, completes row two.
Row three starters include EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing BMW’s Sean Dylan Kelly (1:24.618), Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha’s Bobby Fong (1:24.770), and Beaubier’s teammate JD Beach (1:25.985).
Hayden Gillim will start the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. As the track started to dry during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, the defending Champion gambled by mounting slicks to his Real Steel Motorsports Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, but the move paid off. Gillim turned a 1:31.243, and when conditions weren’t as good during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday morning, Gillim’s time held up to get him pole position.
Danilo Lewis will start second on his Team Brazil BMW M 1000 RR thanks to his 1:32.760.
Jason Waters claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:33.821 on his Edge Racing BMW.
Row two starters include Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates (1:33.991), TBEX Yamaha’s Eziah Davis (1:34.032), and AMD Motorsport/RK Racing Honda’s Richard Kerr (1:34.065).
Of the top six qualifiers, only Davis was able to improve his lap time during Q2.
Eli Block will start the MotoAmerica Junior Cup races from pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Block secured the top spot by turning a lap time of 1:32.611 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 during Qualifying One on Friday, when it was relatively dry.
Avery Dreher, the 2023 Junior Cup Champion, will start from the second spot on the grid based on the 1:33.227 he did on his Bad Boys Racing Kawasaki during Q1. Dreher was fastest during Qualifying Two (Q2) with a 1:40.589, but conditions during Q2 were too wet for anyone to improve on their times from Q1.
Jaden McKeller will start his McKeller Racing Kawasaki from the third and final spot on the front row thanks to the 1:33.392 he did in Q1.
Row two starters include Dreher’s 14-year-old sister Ella Dreher (1:33.436), Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison (1:33.792), and Karns Performance’s Levi Badie (1:33.826).
Rising again: Iannone seals first WorldSBK victory in Aragon
Andrea Iannone (29) leads at MotorLand Aragon. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Tissot Superpole Highlights
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) dominated the 15 minute Tissot Superpole session to claim a second consecutive pole position. The rookie broke the lap record at Motorland Aragon with a time of 1’47.840 to take the pole by over three tenths of a second
Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) qualified on the front row for the fifth time in 2024 aboard his Ducati Panigale V4R as the Italian manufacturer completed their first 1-2-3-4 on the grid since 2004
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) qualified on the front row for the first time this year while Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) returned to action for the first time since the French Round by qualifying fifth fastest
Race 1 Highlights
Race 1 was red flagged due to a crash for Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) at Turn 5. With a Quick Restart Procedure enacted pole sitter Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) retired from the race with a technical issue on the warm-up lap
When the 17 lap race started Andrea Iannone took the holeshot. The Italian led a group of nine riders for the first third of thr race. The Italian was overtaken by his compatriot Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) on lap eight but Iannone immediately reasserted his supremacy. Having led all but one lap it was a dominant performance by the rookie as he became the eighth different winner in 2024. Iannone proved his speed by setting the fastest lap of the race on the penultimate tour. Iannone’s success sees him become the fourth first time winner in 2024
Having missed the previous six races Toprak Razgatlioglu’s return the Turkish star run in the podium positions throughout the duration of the race. Ultimately the Turkish rider never led a lap but by finishing in second position he claimed an all important 20 points for his championship challenge
Garrett Gerloff (31) held off Alvaro Bautista (1) to get third place. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Despite starting from the fourth row of the grid Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) was able to make steady progress. The American was promoted to eighth on the grid with Lowes and Bulega on the sidelines but as the race progressed he was able to move into podium contention. At half distance he picked off Razgatlioglu and Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and was able to set consistent times to move into the podium positions. With five laps remaining Razgatlioglu was back in front but Gerloff held strong to claim his second podium of the campaign
Starting from the front row of the grid gave Bautista an ideal opportunity to challenge for the race win. A bad start dropped the Spaniard to sixth position on the opening lap but as the race progressed his pace improved and he fought with Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) before he moved into fourth position on Lap 10. Despite setting faster laps than the riders in front of him, Bautista was not able to attack and finished in fourth position. Less than half a second separated Razgatlioglu from Bautista at the end of the race
Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge continued Honda’s strong form. For the seventh consecutive race both Honda riders were able to finish inside the top ten. Having qualified on the third row Lecuona finished in sixth position
Championship Standings
Razgatlioglu now holds a lead of 33 points from Bulega in the championship standings with Bautista a further 56 points adrift
In the Independent Rider standings Petrucci continues to lead the way with Iannone by 87 points
In the Manufacturer standings Ducati extend their lead over BMW to 34 points
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P1 | Andrea Iannone | Team GoEleven
“From the beginning of the race, I struggled a lot with the front tyre. Lap by lap though I started to get a good feeling. In the last five or six laps I was really confident with the bike. I want to thank my team for doing a great job. Winning today wasn’t just winning a race, I won the race of my life. I never gave up and I showed that I’m strong and that’s the most important thing. The race was good and I’m living the dream once again. To come back and feel like this is special. I fought so hard over the last four years to return, and I never imagined I’d win in my first year back. I want to thank Ducati and Team GoEleven for their support.”
P2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team
“This feels so good because after that big crash I’ve come back and finished on the podium. It’s incredible but I’m not entirely happy because I couldn’t fight for the win during the final laps. My front tyre was dropping and I could only battle for second place. I tried to just ride the bike but Andrea was riding really well and his pace was unbelievable. We have two more races tomorrow and I’ll try my best again. I felt on the limit throughout this race, especially with the engine braking, which wasn’t working well. We just need a few improvements for tomorrow.”
P3 | Garrett Gerloff | Bonovo Action BMW
“I felt really good at the end of the race. I still had a bit left in the tank and was trying to catch up with Andrea. Both Andrea and Toprak were riding really well so I just tried to stay calm. I thought I’d close the gap more in the last few laps but it didn’t happen. When Alvaro passed me on the last lap, I thought, ‘There’s no way I’m giving up another podium.’ So I went for it and I’m happy to be back on the podium. The bike feels great, and hopefully, we can find some consistency in the upcoming races.”
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