11 to 14 september, in Mandello Del Lario: these are the dates of the most eagerly-anticipated event for moto guzzi fans all over the world, as they celebrate their love for this unique brand.
The city of Moto Guzzi International Motorcycle Rally will kick off on thursday 11 september with a programme brimming with exciting events: from the showcase of historical motorcycles to the eagle market, plus trips, exhibitions, festivals and plenty of music!
The Moto Guzzi Open House presents a programme full of parties and entertainment, along with shopping and visits to the museum, while the major work to fully renovate the factory is underway.
From 11 to 14 September,Mandello del Lario will once again welcome Moto Guzzi fans and motorcycling enthusiasts from all over the world, who, like every year, are irresistibly drawn by the four-day party in the birthplace of their beloved Moto Guzzi brand.
Four days full of passion, friendship, fun, music, stories and special events against the magical backdrop of the lake, in the festive atmosphere of Mandello del Lario. The programme will contain all the right ingredients for an event designed to be enjoyed together, along with the beautiful motorbikes that, like every year, will feature in the biggest Moto Guzzi exhibition in the world! The party will kick off on Thursday 11 September, when the Motoraduno Internazionale Città della Moto Guzzi (City of Moto Guzzi International Motorcycle Rally) is set to begin – a programme chock-full of fun that, as ever, will involve the entire town of Mandello del Lario, as it welcomes the world of Moto Guzzi and offers a host of thrills and events.
The 2025 edition of the Moto GuzziOpen House will serve to kick off the final race to the finish, which will end in the grand celebrations of 2026, when all the new manufacturing and exhibition buildings will be opened.
Indeed, the historic factory in Via Parodi is set to be reborn as part of this revolutionary project: the works currently in progress will give Mandello a very modern new facility, where the Moto Guzzi motorbikes of the future will be built, in addition to a new site with open spaces that can be used by the public.
This year, it is the turn of the Historical Museum – with its precious collection of over 150 Moto Guzzi bikes from every era – to welcome visitors, marking the last opportunity to visit the collection in its current set-up: from 2026, the Moto Guzzi Museum will also be housed in the new spaces.
The Eagle shop will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy some excellent shopping, with clothing, merchandise and accessories with Moto Guzzi branding.
All programme updates will be available on the pages dedicated to the Open House event at MOTOGUZZI.COM and on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the motorcycle rally:
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held April 19-20 at Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, California.
Race report: YART Yamaha wins EWC opener after late Le Mans heartache for Kawasaki Webike Trickstar.
Dramatic victory goes to 2023 EWC title winner following thrilling 24 Heures Motos
Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashes out of the lead starting the final hour in France
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing celebrate respective Superstock and Production category success on Dunlop tyres
71,200 fans flock to Le Mans to show their support for EWC heroes
Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team made a dream start to the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship with a dramatic victory at Le Mans today (Sunday) – after Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashed out of the lead in the final 60 minutes of the 24 Heures Motos.
Leading from the eight-hour mark, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar had hit back from a late-morning fall for Mike Di Meglio and appeared to be on course for the manufacturer’s first EWC triumph since 2019 when it began to rain. Having pitted for wet-weather tyres, Román Ramos was still leading when he slid off into the gravel trap at the Raccordement corner, one of the slowest on the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
The notoriously slippery turn was also where Marvin Fritz fell on the opening lap of the race, a mishap that dropped him to 21st position and triggered a remarkable fightback to first place.
24 Heures Motos race start.
But with his Kawasaki ZX 10R damaged, Spaniard Ramos headed to the pitlane for repairs, which took some five minutes to complete and handed a two-lap advantage to Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team. Despite Karel Hanika pitting due to a lack of visibility through his visor, the Austrian squad was able to secure its second victory in the 24 Heures Motos, which it started from pole position thanks to a lap record run from Fritz.
In addition, the result marked a maiden EWC triumph for Australian Jason O’Halloran, a new YART signing for 2025, and allowed Fritz to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style. Fritz also became the first German winner since his crew chief, Max Neukirchner, won at Le Mans in 2007. Meanwhile, Hanika is the first Czech rider to win the legendary event.
Yart Yamaha Team with Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz and Jason O’Halloran.
“It was the craziest race I ever did in this championship,” said Fritz. “This was the first time I had rain at Le Mans and even if it was not always raining it was very tricky conditions with many crashes. I went down twice, but we were lucky. The bike was great, the tyres for sure, we had a really good package, and my team worked fantastic. So many things can happen in this championship, that’s why it’s so interesting. We were waiting for this win for a long time. It’s my ninth year with YART and I finished here four times second and once third. We’ve been very close very often; it was a long dream for me and for the team and each single person.”
Fritz continued:“With Karel [Hanika] we’ve been here for a long time. With Jason [O’Halloran] it was the first race here and with the team, which makes it even more sweet to win the 24 Heures Motos. Everybody deserved this because everybody gives 100 per cent effort and it gives a big boost for the next race. We are ready for Spa where we won for the last two years.”
Mickael Di Meglio on his Kawasaki Webike Trickstar.
For Ramos, it was a case of what might have been after he’d heroically grabbed the lead just before he eight-hour mark.
“At one point, the win felt so close – almost in our hands,” he said. “All we had to do was bring it home steadily, no issues with the bike, nothing going wrong… and we would’ve had it. In the end, we finished second, which, honestly, if you’d offered me that before coming here, I’d have taken it without hesitation. I wasn’t even supposed to race; I’m the fourth rider this season, and I only got the chance because Christian [Gamarino] got injured. So, to end up on the podium? I’m super-happy. But of course, after leading the race for almost the entire time, losing it in the final hour stings a little. That said, I think we did a great job. We gave everything we had to try and win. The good thing is we’re in a position to fight for it, and we’ll see what my team-mates can do in the next rounds. I really think it’s possible to go for it.”
Kenny Foray on his ERC Endurance #6 BMW M 1000 RR.
Behind Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, which also featured five-time Le Mans winner Grégory Leblanc in its line-up, ERC Endurance became an EWC podium finisher for the first time in third after BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was forced into an unscheduled pitstop this morning to repair a damaged exhaust.
“At the beginning of the week if you told me I would be on the podium I would sign directly,” said Kenny Foray, who was partnered at ERC Endurace by David Checa and Illya Mykhalchyk. “It was really tricky and, after two stints, I thought maybe it’s better to be at my home in front of my TV. We discovered the Dunlop tyre in the wet for the first time in the race, but we don’t crash, which was the first victory because it was so crazy. I’m very happy for my team and for my team-mates.”
MAXXESS BY BMRT 3D KawasakiZX 10R.
MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul took fifth followed by Yoshimura SERT Motul, which recovered from several crashes to head home Dunlop-equipped Superstock category winner National Motos Honda FMA.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France also hit back from several setbacks to take eighth with Team Bolliger Switzerland recovering from 53rd to ninth after Alex Toledo fell at the Dunlop Chicane on lap one. Dafy-RAC 41-Honda completed the top 10 despite late drama when the chain fell off in the closing hour.
Johan Nigon on his National Motos Honda FMA Honda CBR 1000 RR-R.
“It’s been an incredible race and it’s incredible to win this race two times in a row,” said Valentin Suchet after helping National Motos Honda to back-to-back Superstock wins. “To be honest we all suffered but everybody did a fantastic job.” Team-mate Guillaume Raymond added:“The most difficult thing was to stay on the bike and avoid making any mistakes. We were first for quite long time, but we had to keep our concentration at the highest level possible.”
Kevin Manfredi (41) on his Dafy-Rac 41- Honda CBR1000 RR-R and Mathieu Clement on his ARTEC #199 KawasakiZX 10R.
Of its late drama, Dafy-RAC 41-Honda rider Chris Leesch, explained:“The broken chain came in to give an extra pinch of adrenalin but it happened at the exit of Garage Vert so Kevin [Manfredi] had to push quite a bit to get the bike back in time but he did well so we managed to save second place [in Superstock].”
By finishing third behind National Motos Honda FMA and Dafy-RAC 41-Honda, 3ART Best of Bike ensured it was an identical Superstock podium compared to 2024. New recruit James Westmoreland said: “When you come to Le Mans and finish the weekend on the podium it’s always a good weekend. I’ve waited six years to taste it again and it’s a really nice feeling. It’s a privilege for me to be with 3ART Best of Bike, they did a fantastic job.”
Doriano Vietti-Ramus on his 3ART BEST OF BIKE Yamaha YZF-R1.
The first round of the inaugural FIM Endurance World Trophy for entry-level production motorcycles was won by Team Super Moto Racing ahead of ARTEC. But having dominated qualifying, Green Team 42 Lycée Sainte Claire suffered early misfortune with a heavy crash.
“It’s just amazing to be on the first step of the podium,” said Team Super Moto Racing rider Cyril Leroux.“We cannot expect to be there at the beginning of the week, but we managed the race. My team manager asked us to bring back the bike at each stint and we only made one mistake, only one crash at the Raccordement. For the other stints it was almost perfect. That’s why we finished on the first step.”
Bastien Mejane on his Team Supermoto Racing Yamaha YZF-R1.
On the creation of the creation of the FIM Endurance World Trophy, a new initiative from EWC promoter Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and governing body, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, Leroux said: “It will allow to bring some other teams that don’t have the budget to be in Superstock or EWC. That’s why it’s a super idea.”
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos was action-packed from start to finish with more than 140 crashes recorded by race officials as a result of intermittent rain showers leading to slippery conditions and inconsistent grip levels. Of the 53 starters, who were flagged away by French actor Mathieu Kassovitz, the official race starter, only 10 teams avoided crashing with 14 failing to appear among the classified finishers.
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Mathieu Kassovitz, Starter Of The 2024 24 Heures Motos
More from a press release issued by Yoshimura SERT Motul.
Yoshimura SERT Motul faced huge challenges at the first round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship. With very wet track conditions and, despite several crashes, the reigning world champion showed great determination to finish the 24 Heures Motos in 6th position.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans was marked by a series of twists and turns and a record number of crashes due to the extremely tricky wet weather conditions, throughout the weekend.
Gregg Black started from second on the grid and, once again, showed his talent by getting the better of his rivals, taking a superb holeshot. He led the race for five laps before being caught out by the precarious grip on the track. The resultant crash forced him to return to the pits for just over 5 minutes. When back on track, the #1 Suzuki was in 51st place, with an uphill battle ahead.
When Black handed over to Etienne Masson, the Yoshimura SERT Motul team had pulled through to 12th place. Masson showed his competitiveness by setting the fastest times in the wet, enabling the Suzuki GSXR1000R to move up to 6th position.
During the first part of the race, Black and Masson shared the stints. This strategy paid off as, by the third hour of the race, the team was back towards the front. Unfortunately, the changes between lighter rain and heavy showers saw Masson slip and, after a 10-minute pit stop for repairs, Cocoro Atsumi restarted in 22nd position. Like his team-mates, the Japanese rider put in a string of fast laps and gained places as the race went on but, it was his turn to make a mistake after four-and- a-half-hors of racing. A heavy crash caused major damage to the GSX-R1000R, which was left immobilised in the pits for several minutes. Once again, the team had to make an heroic comeback.
Black did his utmost to get back into the top 15 early in the night, but the track conditions remained just as tricky, resulting in further crashes during his stint. Throughout the night, the three Yoshimura SERT Motul team riders were relentless in their attempts to secure as many championship points as possible.
As daylight dawned, all riders were on it with Black posting the best lap time for the whole race. To finish sixth, after so many crashes, is a testament to the strength and commitment of the team and the astonishing resilience of the team’s Suzuki GSXR1000R!
Yoshimura SERT Motul team left the Bugatti circuit with 28 points and 6th place in the provisional championship standings.
Yohei KATO – Team Director
“It was a completely crazy race. There were countless crashes, including six for us alone. It’s something of a record for the team. In the end, of course, the result didn’t live up to our objective. I’m obviously disappointed. But that’s the race. At least we gained points. The mechanics did a great job during the race and all the problems they had to overcome brought valuable experience to the whole team. The bike we’ve improved this year looks very competitive. We’re going to fight to get back into the championship standings as quickly as possible.”
Damien SAULNIER – Team Manager
“It’s obviously a disappointment because we were hoping to win again this year. The track conditions didn’t make things any easier, we crashed six times, it was very tricky but that’s part of racing. After that, it’s not just the final result that counts, it’s also the sporting performance. The work of our technical team was exemplary. I have the utmost admiration and respect for what the guys have done throughout these 24 hours. The mechanics gave 100% and the riders left every time with the determination to get the bike to the finish. It was a great team effort and a great sporting adventure. We scored some valuable points, but we’re behind in the championship. Now we’re going to have to get out in front at the next race.”
Gregg Black leads the race on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Gregg Black – Rider
“Of course, the outcome was not what we had hoped for. That’s racing. What I’ll take away from this year’s race is the incredible amount of work put in by the whole team, despite the difficulties. As far as the riders are concerned, we gave it our all in every stint. That’s also the strength of our team. We don’t give up and we proved that today with 6 crashes and a 6th place finish. So it’s a good result considering all the things that happened in the race.”
Etienne Masson on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Etienne MASSON – Rider
“All these crashes and repairs are unheard of for us! But the team worked really well to get the bike back on track every time. That’s the positive point. The other satisfaction is that we showed we had the right pace in the race. The negative point is that all these crashes have deprived us of a podium finish or even victory. We lost a lot of points in the championship. We made some mistakes, and we need to learn from them to come back even stronger at the next race.”
Cocoro Atsumi on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Cocoro ATSUMI – Rider
“I’ve never finished a 24-hour race before, so I’m pleased to do this. I got caught out in my first stint. However, after that, I managed to adapt my riding a lot better to the track conditions which enabled me to make progress. It was a big responsibility for me to replace Dan Linfoot when I was the reserve rider. I had a bit of pressure on my shoulders but I worked hard and gave it my all.”
More from a press release issued by Honda Racing
Superstock victory at Le Mans, but a drama-filled 24 Heures Motos in EWC for F.C.C. TSR Honda France.
Honda celebrates double podium with victory for National Motos Honda FMA and the second place for Dafy-RAC 41-Honda in Superstock category.
National Motos Honda FMA Team with Valentin Suchet, Guillaume Raymond and Johan Nigon.
The 2025 World Endurance Championship kicked off this weekend at Le Mans with the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos with eleven Honda-powered teams taking part in the opening round.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France secured 8th place after showcasing strong performance and consistency in extremely tricky conditions that caused chaos across the race and resulted in over 120 crashes.
Corentin Perolari, the first rider to take to the handlebars of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP #5, had a good start from 6th on the grid and completed the first-hour race in second place.
The first part of the race saw a mix of drying track conditions and showers, making tyre choice and staying focused key to getting the most out of the race.
Taiga Hada began his first stint in particularly challenging conditions getting the bike from Alan Techer. The Japanese rider had a small crash but fortunately he could rejoin the race.
During the 7th hour, Hada had another crash while riding in third place. He managed to finish his stint, but when he came into the pits, the team spent about ten minutes checking over the bike.
From that point on, the two French riders took turns through the night. Techer and Perolari set race lap records in the dark, showing the strong performance of the Honda #5 and the riders.
Corentin Perolari on his F.C.C. TSR Honda France CBR1000 RR-R.
Their efforts throughout the night made the team to get 6 championship points as they crossed in 5th position the 8-hour race.
After entering the battle for the podium with a series of solid laps from Perolari and Techer in the early morning hours, F.C.C. TSR Honda France’s hopes for a podium finish were vanished when Perolari suffered a crash entering the 15-hour race. The team spent over 30 minutes in the pits for repairs, followed by a second stop shortly after the French rider rejoined the race.
At dawn, the Honda #5 was back in 8th place in the EWC class, earning the team 3 points in the intermediate standings after 16 hours of racing.
A light rain alert less than three hours from the finish, followed by a heavy shower two hours later, added even more unpredictability to the end of the race. Both French riders crashed during their final stints, but thanks to the solid lead built through their earlier performance, the team managed to hold their position in the rankings.
Alan Techer crossed the chequered flag in 8th place at the end of an elimination race marked by a record number of crashes.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France leaves Le Mans with 26 points and is determined to come back stronger and fight for a victory at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, the next round of the 2025 EWC season, will take place in Belgium on June 7, 2025 at the Spa Francorchamps circuit.
Mana-Au Competition started on the 23rd place on the grid and finished 15th overall and 10th in the EWC category with a with a completely new recruits for this season, German riders Marco Fetz and Max Schmidt and the French rider Alexis Lamiré. With this result, the Honda #53 secures 14 points in the FIM Endurance World Championship standings.
Alexis Lamire on his MANA-AU COMPETITION Honda CBR1000 RR-R.
Tati team AVA6 racing had a strong start to the weekend, lining up 3rd on the grid thanks to a great qualifying performance on their Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. The team formed by Hugo Clère, Randy Krummenacher and new recruit Martin Renaudin was very happy with their strong race pace and team performance, achieving the best qualifying position since the team moved to the FIM Endurance World Championship.
However, from the very start of the race, the team faced some mechanical issues and despite all the technical crew worked tirelessly and with determination to return the bike to racing condition, the Honda #4 was forced to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the race.
Despite the setback, the Tati team AVA6 racing leaves Le Mans with three points in the championship from their qualifying result and is determined to fight for top positions in the next race.
In Superstock category, National Motos Honda FMA delivered another outstanding victory, riding the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP to triumph after winning the 2024 FIM EWC World Cup.
Swiss rider Valentin Suchet started the race from 7th place in his category.
Despite a promising start, Suchet suffered a minor crash in the opening laps, which dropped the Honda #55 down to 14th place. Fortunately, the incident caused no significant damage, and when Guillaume Raymond took over for his stint, he was able to swiftly bring the team back into podium contention within the opening hours of the race.
Johan Nigon on his National Motos Honda FMA CBR1000 RR-R.
By the sixth hour of racing, National Motos Honda FMA took the lead in its category, maintaining a strong pace and consistent stints. As the race entered its final quarter, John Nigon brought the bike into the pits for a scheduled stop during his stint. When Suchet rejoined the track, the team successfully retained its position at the front of the race.
The French team delivered a formidable performance throughout the race, and thanks to the flawless reliability of the Honda #55, combined with avoiding mistakes and keeping the concentration at the highest level possible, Suchet crossed the chequered flag first in the Superstock category, securing an impressive back-to-back victory at the 24 Heures Motos.
Dafy-RAC 41-Honda started in 6th place from the grid in his category with Chris Leesch riding the Honda CBR1000 RR-R Fireblade SP and, with a strong start, quickly moved the Honda #41 up to the second place in his class.
Kevin Manfredi on his Dafy-Rac 41- Honda CBR1000 RR-R.
In the final hour, Kevin Manfredi experienced a chain issue, but fortunately, it happened at the exit of Garage Vert so the Italian rider pushed quite a lot to get the bike back in time and return to the track saving the second place.
Thanks to excellent communication between the riders and strong teamwork throughout the race, the team secured a well-earned runner-up position on the Superstock podium.
Alan Techer : “The race wasn’t easy, but what I’ll take away from it are the many positive points. Last year, we didn’t score any points. Today, I think we proved our potential. From the start, Corentin set an excellent pace despite the mixed track conditions. After that, I managed to bring the bike back and we were in the lead after the toughest first 2 hours. The other big positive point is that Corentin and I set a very good pace overnight, despite the fact that we were only racing together from 10pm to 7am. We showed that the bike was fast, that the team was performing well and I think that was reflected in the times. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to get the result we wanted, but I think we’ll be even stronger for the next race at Spa.”
Corentin Perolari : “From the start in the rain, I knew how to be careful and I brought the bike back without making any mistakes, which Alan also did. Taiga was a little slower and during the night we double stinted with Alan. We had a good pace with the slick tyres despite the damp patches. We were very quick at night and throughout the race. Unfortunately, we made a few mistakes at the end. But that’s what happens in racing and there are positive things for the rest of the championship. It was a negative race in terms of the result, but positive in terms of the pace and everything we showed on track and in the pits. Alan was very quick at Spa last year and I love this circuit so we should have a good race.”
Taiga Hada : “It was a very difficult race because the grip on the track changed a lot. I had to deal with conditions that I wasn’t familiar with and it was easy to crash. First it started to rain while I was on slick tyres. The second time, the track had dried out and I crashed with very worn rain tyres. I’m really sorry for the team and my team-mates. It was a very complicated race. I’m now concentrating on the next race at Spa.”
More from a press release issued by Aviobike WRS
The 24 Hours of Le Mans for the Aviobike WRS team comes to an end during the night.
The Aviobike WRS team finishes the Le Mans 24 Hours early, but looks forward to the next races with optimism, thanks to the data collected and the experience gained in this first demanding challenge of a completely new project.
Matteo Ferrari on his Aviobike WRS Ducati Panigale V4.
The 24 Heures Motos 2025 opened with unknown weather conditions: a wet start was followed by a light and steady rain that made the first three hours of the race difficult. For Team Aviobike WRS the start was excellent, with two stints by Matteo Ferrari and Luca Bernardi, who managed to get the only Ducati on the track up to seventh position in the Superstock class. The track dried out when Alberto Butti took to the bike and the team opted for slick tyres. With the asphalt first wet and then wet, truly prohibitive conditions for a 24-hour race, there were many teams that fell victim to crashes in the early stages of the race, including the #111, which ended up on the ground twice and was forced to almost an hour’s stop adding up the first and second crashes. Fortunately, there were no physical consequences for Butti, but the mechanics were put to the test. The team guys worked a miracle to get the Panigale V4 back on track before nightfall. When restarted Akito Haga was in the saddle.
Team Aviobike WRS regained its spirit and pace in the second quarter of the race, with all riders leading good stints. Unfortunately, during the tenth hour of the race, with Haga in the saddle and in P28 class, a third crash compromised the race, leading the team to the decision to retire after 257 laps. Although the 24-hour race ended prematurely, the Aviobike WRS team is looking forward to the next races with optimism, given the data collected and the experience gained in this first demanding challenge of a completely new project.
Even though the result, there’s optimism, despite the early retirement. For a young project, almost twelve hours of racing have shown the way forward for growth, with all the bases in place to do well in future competitions. The team demonstrated its ability to overcome the difficulties of a new project, but above all to react to two close crashes, return to the track and stay strong as long as possible, demonstrating the enormous commitment of the whole team.
Aviobike WRS Team.
Giovanni Baggi statement: “Unfortunately our first 24 hours on a Ducati did not go well. We had a bit of a strange day with wet and dry conditions, which affected the progress of the race with three bad crashes that forced us to retire around 2am after 257 laps. I am sorry because it was a superhuman effort from the whole team, including our partners, first and foremost WRS. Unfortunately, these races can be just as wonderful as they can be cruel. This time we end up with a bitter taste in our mouths, but let’s look on the bright side and bring home a lot of data to present ourselves in the best possible way at the next race. The base is good, we have to work hard to become the protagonists we have always been.”
Dramatic victory goes to 2023 EWC title winner following thrilling 24 Heures Motos
Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashes out of the lead starting the final hour in France
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing celebrate respective Superstock and Production category success
Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team has made a dream start to the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship with a dramatic victory at Le Mans today (Sunday) – after Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashed out of the lead in the final 60 minutes of the 24 Heures Motos.
Leading from the eight-hour mark, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar had hit back from a late-morning fall for Mike Di Meglio and appeared to be on course for the manufacturer’s first EWC triumph since 2019 when it began to rain. Having pitted for wet-weather tyres, Román Ramoswas still leading when he slid off into the gravel trap at the Raccordement corner, one of the slowest on the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
The notoriously slippery turn was also where Fritz fell during the opening lap of the race, a mishap that dropped him to 21st position and triggered a remarkable fightback to first place.
But with his Kawasaki ZX 10R damaged, Spaniard Ramos headed to the pitlane for repairs, which took some five minutes to complete and handed a two-lap advantage to Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team. Despite Karel Hanika pitting due to a lack of visibility through his visor, the Austrian squad was able to secure its first victory in the 24 Heures Motos, which it started from pole position thanks to a lap record run from Marvin Fritz.
In addition, the result marked a maiden EWC triumph for Australian Jason O’Halloran, a new YART signing for 2025, and allowed Fritz to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style. Fritz also became the first German winner since his crew chief, Max Neukirchner, won at Le Mans in 2007. Meanwhile, Hanika is the first Czech rider to win the legendary event.
Behind Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, ERC Endurance became an EWC podium finisher for the first time after BMW Motorrad World Endurance was forced into an unscheduled pitstop this morning to repair a damaged exhaust. MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul took fifth followed by Yoshimura SERT Motul, which recovered from several crashes to head home Dunlop-equipped Superstock category winner National Motos Honda FMA.
The first round of the inaugural FIM Endurance World Trophy for production motorcycles was won by Team Super Moto Racing.
France-based team makes it through the night on top in the 24 Heures Motos
YART Yamaha and BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team complete provisional podium
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing lead in Superstock and Production with eight hours of racing remaining
20 April 2025- Kawasaki Webike Trickstar has made it to the 16-hour mark of the 24 Heures Motos with its overnight lead intact as it continues its push for a first FIM Endurance World Championship victory since it won at Le Mans in 2019.
Banking another 10 points for being ahead at the second intermediate point of the EWC season opener, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar holds a two-lap advantage over Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Teamthanks to the combined efforts of riders Mike Di Meglio, Grégory Leblanc and Román Ramos.
Having entered the podium fight with a series of rapid times from Corentin Perolari, and Alan Techer in the early hours of the morning, F.C.C. TSR Honda France’s hopes of a podium finish were dashed when Perolari crashes at 05h16 local time. More than 30 minutes were spent in the pits while repairs were made with a second stop required shortly after the squad re-joined.
With F.C.C. TSR Honda France out of contention, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team maintains its grip of third place ahead of ERC Endurance and MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul, the latter outfits battling to finish as the top independent.
ERC Endurance, which is back in the EWC for 2025 after a season away, lost time in the second hour with a rear brake issue. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team led nearing the second hour of the race only to crash when Sylvain Guintoli was forced onto a wet part of the track while lapping another competitor.
National Motos Honda FMA holds a seven-lap advantage in the race to win the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category. It’s sixth overall after 16 hours, with Dafy-RAC 41-Honda next.
Despite being delayed by multiple crashes, Yoshimura SERT Motul reached the 16-hour point in eighth place followed by Team Bolliger Switzerland, which lost ground on the opening lap when Alex Toldedo fell at the Dunlop chicane, followed by an unscheduled pitstop in the early stages. Team18 Sapeurs Igol CMS Motostore rounds out the top 10.
In the new-for-2025 production-based FIM Endurance World Trophy, Team Super Moto Racing heads ARTEC after Green Team 42 Lycee Sainte Claire retired following a heavy crash at 17h20.
With the rain and damp conditions that led to a spate of accidents during the opening six hours subsiding, the major issue in the night came in the 15th hour when oil dropped on the track by the Pitlane Endurance Yamaha following a mechanical failure led to the safety being deployed for more than 30 minutes to enable an extensive clean up by track officials.
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The race to win the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship got off to a dramatic start at Le Mans this afternoon with changeable weather conditions leading to an action-packed opening to the 24 Heures Motos.
At the completion of eight hours of intense action, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar holds the advantage over Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team following a thrilling battle between the pacesetting duo, which culminated in Román Ramos passing Jason O’Halloran for first place at 22h44 local time. But in another twist, Marvin Fritz fell shortly after replacing O’Halloran on the #7 Yamaha, with more than two minutes lost while he pitted for repairs.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is in third after twice stopping in the pits following falls, first for Sylvain Guintoli and then for new recruit Steven Odendaal. ERC Endurance and F.C.C. TSR Honda France completed the top five at the eight-hour mark, followed by National Motos Honda FMA, which tops the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category order.
Flagged off by official starter, the French actor Mathieu Kassovitz, the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos was less than a lap old when Fritz, who set a Circuit Bugatti record on his way to pole position on Friday, crashed at the final corner.
His misfortune left Gregg Black clear in the lead only for the reigning world champion to fall at La Chapelle after 10 minutes with almost five minutes lost while repairs were made.
With Black and Fritz delayed, Sylvain Guintoli mastered the slippery conditions in impressive fashion and was close to completing a double stint out in front for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team when crashed at Chemin aux Boeufs after 1h43m of racing. “I was feeling good, not cruising but the rhythm was good,” Guintoli, the 2021 EWC champion said. “But I just got caught with a backmarker. He was slower than I thought, and I had to go in the wet part of the track. It is what it is.”
F.C.C. TSR Honda France was the next team in front with Alan Techer at the helm. Despite falling shortly after taking over from Techer, team newcomer Taiga Hada remained in the lead before being overtaken by O’Halloran, making his debut for the YART Yamaha squad, as the rain returned.
Fritz was back on the leading Yamaha when he was forced to make an unscheduled pitstop to change a damaged tyre, leaving Mike Di Meglio in first place on his maiden appearance for Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, which had been delayed earlier in the race while his team repaired a fuel pump issue.
But Fritz, who turns 32 tomorrow, was able to battle back and reclaimed the lead shortly before 20h00 local time with the Austrian outfit remaining in front until Kawasaki Webike Trickstar made its move shortly before 23h00.
After eighth hours, MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul is seventh followed by Team18 Sapeurs Igol CMS Motostore, Dafy-RAC 41-Honda and TRT27 AZ Auto.
Team Super Moto Racing heads the FIM Endurance World Trophy for production-based machinery but, having dominated qualifying, Green Team 42 Lycee Sainte Claire has retired following a heavy crash at 17h20.
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Glenn Irwin shattered the existing lap record on the final afternoon of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship R&G Official Test, improving his time from yesterday by 0.007s to set the fastest ever Bennetts BSB lap of Donington Park on the Hager PBM Ducati.
Irwin had set the benchmark at the end of yesterday’s opening day on track, but in the final session, he was able to improve his time to maintain his position at the top with the new record.
Leon Haslam was 0.320s adrift of the pace-setting time in second place on the combined result; the local contender has rapidly got to grips with the Ducati after his move to the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing team for the 2025 season, with a time that was also under the existing lap record.
Reigning champion Kyle Ryde was third fastest on the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha as he kicked off his 2025 campaign at the second R&G Official Test, moving just 0.075s ahead of Danny Kent on the McAMS Racing Yamaha.
2022 champion Bradley Ray was fifth fastest as the Raceways Yamaha team returned to Bennetts BSB action, narrowly ahead of Josh Brookes as the double champion led the Honda charge for the DAO Racing team.
Max Cook was seventh fastest overall on the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, holding off Honda Racing UK’s Andrew Irwin. Rookie Scott Swann had an impressive test in ninth overall on the Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda with Christian Iddon completing the top ten.
2023 champion Tommy Bridewell was twelfth fastest overall ahead of the final pre-season R&G Official Test at Oulton Park on April 23/24.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G Official Test, Donington Park, combined result:
Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.015s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.320s
Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.342s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.512s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.587s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.836s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.937s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +1.195s
Scott Swann (Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda) +1.310s
East Rutherford, N.J., (April 19, 2025) – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton took the Holeshot and left the field in his dust at Round 14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season inside MetLife Stadium. Sexton stretched the lead past 18 seconds at one point. The win moved Sexton within nine points of the championship lead; a win in each of the three remaining rounds would assure Sexton the title.
Chase Sexton Takes Giant Win at East Rutherford Supercross.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, the current points leader, moved into second place immediately after the Holeshot but slowly lost touch with Sexton on the rutted and challenging New Jersey track. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger battled much of the race with Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia. After Barcia crashed in the closing laps, Plessinger held on to earn the final podium spot. In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker led every lap to become the first repeat winner in the division and took sole possession of the points lead.
First place 450SX Class – Chase Sexton. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I felt good all day. The two whoop sections helped me out a lot. I really feel like I made a lot of time up there. The KTM group has the bike working great. I had such a good flow that moto, and it really just felt like it was effortless for me, which is what we want. [We’ll just try to] keep that going, but I’m stoked. Fifth win of the season, so just try to keep truckin’ and focus week in/week out and see where we get. Overall, [I’m] having fun. I got a great start and made it happen.” – Chase Sexton, when asked what a dominating win does for a rider’s confidence.
Second place 450SX Class – Cooper Webb. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“It’s tough, he was on it and he was killing me in those two sets of whoops. It’s something we’ve tried to fix this year, but these are gnarly. They have ruts all the way down them. I’m still pretty mind blown how he was able to do it so good. You’re trying to just stay with him and he rode awesome. He was inching away, and those whoops were really killing me. I got a little tight, and that was all she wrote. With that being said, he did what he needed to do, he rode a great race, he kicked my butt, and I didn’t put my money where my mouth was. We’ll go back, re-group. Definitely bummed on that finish, we wanted more fight tonight, but it is what it is and we’ll come back swinging… and try come win next week.” – Cooper Webb
Third place 450SX Class – Aaron Plessinger. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I was ready for this track to be over since second practice. It was gnarly, but it was just steep. I’ve been riding outdoors a little bit more than Supercross, so I got on this track and I was like, ‘Woah!’ But nonetheless, we had a good ride. The team made the bike work great. [We] made a little change between, I think it was second and third practice, and after that I was smooth sailing. Got off to a great start, Justin [Barcia] and [Justin Cooper] were riding awesome. Unfortunately, Justin went down right there and JCoop kept me honest the whole race. And these guys [Sexton and Webb] were on another level. I was just pushing as hard as I could. Heartrate got high and I slowed it down a little bit. Third’s good, five podiums now, and we’re going to finish this season off strong and head to outdoors feeling good.” – Aaron Plessinger, responding to the comment on the podium that he looked exhausted.
Seth Hammaker Tops the 250SX Class Inside MetLife Stadium
In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Seth Hammaker became the first rider to give Kawasaki a win in the 250SX Class in East Rutherford. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire kept the racing close but never reached striking distance of the rider he shared the points lead with going into the New Jersey round. Defending champion Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle earned the final step on the podium, bouncing back from two tough finishes in the previous rounds that saw him surrender the points lead.
First place 250SX Class – Seth Hammaker. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I got sick on Tuesday night into Wednesday. [That] just put another thing into coming into the weekend. But we have a great group of people around me, and just thought positive. It did creep into my mind a little bit but thankfully I was able to put in clean, consistent laps. It feels really good to get another win and have the red plate solo now. Back to work we go. Two more rounds, this championship’s still really tight. Looking forward to some more great battling in the future.” – Seth Hammaker, when asked to comment on being sick at East Rutherford and whether that affected his endurance.
Second place 250SX Class – RJ Hampshire. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“It was important to get the start, and Seth had me off the gate. I just kinda rode in third for a bit. Nate [Thrasher] made a mistake and I got around him and I tried to make a push. I closed in some and then I’d make a mistake… Hey, I was better this weekend than I was last, so [I’ll] be better next weekend, knock off another win, [and] have the confidence going into Salt Lake here in a few weeks.” – RJ Hampshire
Third place 250SX Class – Tom Vialle. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“The track was pretty tough tonight and my start wasn’t the best. I had to pass a few guy and then, I mean, Seth was first and he had a pretty good gap. I rode pretty much the whole race behind RJ, and I couldn’t do much more. I made a few mistakes. Tonight we end up third and we’re going to try again next weekend.” – Tom Vialle
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Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hosts Round 15 on Saturday, April 26th for the first time since 1983. The event will bring race action from the 450SX Class and the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class racers, as well as host the SMX Next – Supercross AMA National Championship. For event information, race results, live timing, video highlights, and to purchase tickets please visit SupercrossLIVE.com.
450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Cooper Webb, Chase Sexton, and Aaron Plessinger. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.Race_Result_450 SX
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) RJ Hampshire, Seth Hammaker, and Tom Vialle. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Racer, engineer, suspension tuner and businessman Kyle Ohnsorg and his wife, crew chief and business partner Lindsey Ohnsorg had a son, William “Will” Ohnsorg, on April 9th in Northfield, Minnesota.
Kyle currently races in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers class, and with Lindsey co-owns and co-operates Adrenaline Engineering, a suspension tuning and development company based in Minnesota.
The Ohnsorg family, from left, dad Kyle, baby Will, mom Lindsey. Photo courtesy Kyle Ohnsorg.
Kyle will be racing in the upcoming MotoAmerica round at Road Atlanta but Lindsey will stay home with Will and will be looking at data remotely.
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.
The Moto Guzzi Open House event returns, alongside the Motoraduno Internazionale Città della Moto Guzzi. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
11 to 14 september, in Mandello Del Lario: these are the dates of the most eagerly-anticipated event for moto guzzi fans all over the world, as they celebrate their love for this unique brand.
The city of Moto Guzzi International Motorcycle Rally will kick off on thursday 11 september with a programme brimming with exciting events: from the showcase of historical motorcycles to the eagle market, plus trips, exhibitions, festivals and plenty of music!
The Moto Guzzi Open House presents a programme full of parties and entertainment, along with shopping and visits to the museum, while the major work to fully renovate the factory is underway.
From 11 to 14 September,Mandello del Lario will once again welcome Moto Guzzi fans and motorcycling enthusiasts from all over the world, who, like every year, are irresistibly drawn by the four-day party in the birthplace of their beloved Moto Guzzi brand.
Four days full of passion, friendship, fun, music, stories and special events against the magical backdrop of the lake, in the festive atmosphere of Mandello del Lario. The programme will contain all the right ingredients for an event designed to be enjoyed together, along with the beautiful motorbikes that, like every year, will feature in the biggest Moto Guzzi exhibition in the world! The party will kick off on Thursday 11 September, when the Motoraduno Internazionale Città della Moto Guzzi (City of Moto Guzzi International Motorcycle Rally) is set to begin – a programme chock-full of fun that, as ever, will involve the entire town of Mandello del Lario, as it welcomes the world of Moto Guzzi and offers a host of thrills and events.
The 2025 edition of the Moto GuzziOpen House will serve to kick off the final race to the finish, which will end in the grand celebrations of 2026, when all the new manufacturing and exhibition buildings will be opened.
Indeed, the historic factory in Via Parodi is set to be reborn as part of this revolutionary project: the works currently in progress will give Mandello a very modern new facility, where the Moto Guzzi motorbikes of the future will be built, in addition to a new site with open spaces that can be used by the public.
This year, it is the turn of the Historical Museum – with its precious collection of over 150 Moto Guzzi bikes from every era – to welcome visitors, marking the last opportunity to visit the collection in its current set-up: from 2026, the Moto Guzzi Museum will also be housed in the new spaces.
The Eagle shop will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy some excellent shopping, with clothing, merchandise and accessories with Moto Guzzi branding.
All programme updates will be available on the pages dedicated to the Open House event at MOTOGUZZI.COM and on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the motorcycle rally:
Gary Swan (59) and Greg "GT" Tomlinson (5) on the 2.5-mile main course at Willow Springs. Photo by Craig Chawla/AHRMA.
Complete race results from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia event held April 19-20 at Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, California.
Race report: YART Yamaha wins EWC opener after late Le Mans heartache for Kawasaki Webike Trickstar.
Dramatic victory goes to 2023 EWC title winner following thrilling 24 Heures Motos
Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashes out of the lead starting the final hour in France
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing celebrate respective Superstock and Production category success on Dunlop tyres
71,200 fans flock to Le Mans to show their support for EWC heroes
Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team made a dream start to the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship with a dramatic victory at Le Mans today (Sunday) – after Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashed out of the lead in the final 60 minutes of the 24 Heures Motos.
Leading from the eight-hour mark, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar had hit back from a late-morning fall for Mike Di Meglio and appeared to be on course for the manufacturer’s first EWC triumph since 2019 when it began to rain. Having pitted for wet-weather tyres, Román Ramos was still leading when he slid off into the gravel trap at the Raccordement corner, one of the slowest on the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
The notoriously slippery turn was also where Marvin Fritz fell on the opening lap of the race, a mishap that dropped him to 21st position and triggered a remarkable fightback to first place.
24 Heures Motos race start.
But with his Kawasaki ZX 10R damaged, Spaniard Ramos headed to the pitlane for repairs, which took some five minutes to complete and handed a two-lap advantage to Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team. Despite Karel Hanika pitting due to a lack of visibility through his visor, the Austrian squad was able to secure its second victory in the 24 Heures Motos, which it started from pole position thanks to a lap record run from Fritz.
In addition, the result marked a maiden EWC triumph for Australian Jason O’Halloran, a new YART signing for 2025, and allowed Fritz to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style. Fritz also became the first German winner since his crew chief, Max Neukirchner, won at Le Mans in 2007. Meanwhile, Hanika is the first Czech rider to win the legendary event.
Yart Yamaha Team with Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz and Jason O’Halloran.
“It was the craziest race I ever did in this championship,” said Fritz. “This was the first time I had rain at Le Mans and even if it was not always raining it was very tricky conditions with many crashes. I went down twice, but we were lucky. The bike was great, the tyres for sure, we had a really good package, and my team worked fantastic. So many things can happen in this championship, that’s why it’s so interesting. We were waiting for this win for a long time. It’s my ninth year with YART and I finished here four times second and once third. We’ve been very close very often; it was a long dream for me and for the team and each single person.”
Fritz continued:“With Karel [Hanika] we’ve been here for a long time. With Jason [O’Halloran] it was the first race here and with the team, which makes it even more sweet to win the 24 Heures Motos. Everybody deserved this because everybody gives 100 per cent effort and it gives a big boost for the next race. We are ready for Spa where we won for the last two years.”
Mickael Di Meglio on his Kawasaki Webike Trickstar.
For Ramos, it was a case of what might have been after he’d heroically grabbed the lead just before he eight-hour mark.
“At one point, the win felt so close – almost in our hands,” he said. “All we had to do was bring it home steadily, no issues with the bike, nothing going wrong… and we would’ve had it. In the end, we finished second, which, honestly, if you’d offered me that before coming here, I’d have taken it without hesitation. I wasn’t even supposed to race; I’m the fourth rider this season, and I only got the chance because Christian [Gamarino] got injured. So, to end up on the podium? I’m super-happy. But of course, after leading the race for almost the entire time, losing it in the final hour stings a little. That said, I think we did a great job. We gave everything we had to try and win. The good thing is we’re in a position to fight for it, and we’ll see what my team-mates can do in the next rounds. I really think it’s possible to go for it.”
Kenny Foray on his ERC Endurance #6 BMW M 1000 RR.
Behind Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, which also featured five-time Le Mans winner Grégory Leblanc in its line-up, ERC Endurance became an EWC podium finisher for the first time in third after BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was forced into an unscheduled pitstop this morning to repair a damaged exhaust.
“At the beginning of the week if you told me I would be on the podium I would sign directly,” said Kenny Foray, who was partnered at ERC Endurace by David Checa and Illya Mykhalchyk. “It was really tricky and, after two stints, I thought maybe it’s better to be at my home in front of my TV. We discovered the Dunlop tyre in the wet for the first time in the race, but we don’t crash, which was the first victory because it was so crazy. I’m very happy for my team and for my team-mates.”
MAXXESS BY BMRT 3D KawasakiZX 10R.
MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul took fifth followed by Yoshimura SERT Motul, which recovered from several crashes to head home Dunlop-equipped Superstock category winner National Motos Honda FMA.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France also hit back from several setbacks to take eighth with Team Bolliger Switzerland recovering from 53rd to ninth after Alex Toledo fell at the Dunlop Chicane on lap one. Dafy-RAC 41-Honda completed the top 10 despite late drama when the chain fell off in the closing hour.
Johan Nigon on his National Motos Honda FMA Honda CBR 1000 RR-R.
“It’s been an incredible race and it’s incredible to win this race two times in a row,” said Valentin Suchet after helping National Motos Honda to back-to-back Superstock wins. “To be honest we all suffered but everybody did a fantastic job.” Team-mate Guillaume Raymond added:“The most difficult thing was to stay on the bike and avoid making any mistakes. We were first for quite long time, but we had to keep our concentration at the highest level possible.”
Kevin Manfredi (41) on his Dafy-Rac 41- Honda CBR1000 RR-R and Mathieu Clement on his ARTEC #199 KawasakiZX 10R.
Of its late drama, Dafy-RAC 41-Honda rider Chris Leesch, explained:“The broken chain came in to give an extra pinch of adrenalin but it happened at the exit of Garage Vert so Kevin [Manfredi] had to push quite a bit to get the bike back in time but he did well so we managed to save second place [in Superstock].”
By finishing third behind National Motos Honda FMA and Dafy-RAC 41-Honda, 3ART Best of Bike ensured it was an identical Superstock podium compared to 2024. New recruit James Westmoreland said: “When you come to Le Mans and finish the weekend on the podium it’s always a good weekend. I’ve waited six years to taste it again and it’s a really nice feeling. It’s a privilege for me to be with 3ART Best of Bike, they did a fantastic job.”
Doriano Vietti-Ramus on his 3ART BEST OF BIKE Yamaha YZF-R1.
The first round of the inaugural FIM Endurance World Trophy for entry-level production motorcycles was won by Team Super Moto Racing ahead of ARTEC. But having dominated qualifying, Green Team 42 Lycée Sainte Claire suffered early misfortune with a heavy crash.
“It’s just amazing to be on the first step of the podium,” said Team Super Moto Racing rider Cyril Leroux.“We cannot expect to be there at the beginning of the week, but we managed the race. My team manager asked us to bring back the bike at each stint and we only made one mistake, only one crash at the Raccordement. For the other stints it was almost perfect. That’s why we finished on the first step.”
Bastien Mejane on his Team Supermoto Racing Yamaha YZF-R1.
On the creation of the creation of the FIM Endurance World Trophy, a new initiative from EWC promoter Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and governing body, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, Leroux said: “It will allow to bring some other teams that don’t have the budget to be in Superstock or EWC. That’s why it’s a super idea.”
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos was action-packed from start to finish with more than 140 crashes recorded by race officials as a result of intermittent rain showers leading to slippery conditions and inconsistent grip levels. Of the 53 starters, who were flagged away by French actor Mathieu Kassovitz, the official race starter, only 10 teams avoided crashing with 14 failing to appear among the classified finishers.
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Mathieu Kassovitz, Starter Of The 2024 24 Heures Motos
More from a press release issued by Yoshimura SERT Motul.
Yoshimura SERT Motul faced huge challenges at the first round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship. With very wet track conditions and, despite several crashes, the reigning world champion showed great determination to finish the 24 Heures Motos in 6th position.
The 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans was marked by a series of twists and turns and a record number of crashes due to the extremely tricky wet weather conditions, throughout the weekend.
Gregg Black started from second on the grid and, once again, showed his talent by getting the better of his rivals, taking a superb holeshot. He led the race for five laps before being caught out by the precarious grip on the track. The resultant crash forced him to return to the pits for just over 5 minutes. When back on track, the #1 Suzuki was in 51st place, with an uphill battle ahead.
When Black handed over to Etienne Masson, the Yoshimura SERT Motul team had pulled through to 12th place. Masson showed his competitiveness by setting the fastest times in the wet, enabling the Suzuki GSXR1000R to move up to 6th position.
During the first part of the race, Black and Masson shared the stints. This strategy paid off as, by the third hour of the race, the team was back towards the front. Unfortunately, the changes between lighter rain and heavy showers saw Masson slip and, after a 10-minute pit stop for repairs, Cocoro Atsumi restarted in 22nd position. Like his team-mates, the Japanese rider put in a string of fast laps and gained places as the race went on but, it was his turn to make a mistake after four-and- a-half-hors of racing. A heavy crash caused major damage to the GSX-R1000R, which was left immobilised in the pits for several minutes. Once again, the team had to make an heroic comeback.
Black did his utmost to get back into the top 15 early in the night, but the track conditions remained just as tricky, resulting in further crashes during his stint. Throughout the night, the three Yoshimura SERT Motul team riders were relentless in their attempts to secure as many championship points as possible.
As daylight dawned, all riders were on it with Black posting the best lap time for the whole race. To finish sixth, after so many crashes, is a testament to the strength and commitment of the team and the astonishing resilience of the team’s Suzuki GSXR1000R!
Yoshimura SERT Motul team left the Bugatti circuit with 28 points and 6th place in the provisional championship standings.
Yohei KATO – Team Director
“It was a completely crazy race. There were countless crashes, including six for us alone. It’s something of a record for the team. In the end, of course, the result didn’t live up to our objective. I’m obviously disappointed. But that’s the race. At least we gained points. The mechanics did a great job during the race and all the problems they had to overcome brought valuable experience to the whole team. The bike we’ve improved this year looks very competitive. We’re going to fight to get back into the championship standings as quickly as possible.”
Damien SAULNIER – Team Manager
“It’s obviously a disappointment because we were hoping to win again this year. The track conditions didn’t make things any easier, we crashed six times, it was very tricky but that’s part of racing. After that, it’s not just the final result that counts, it’s also the sporting performance. The work of our technical team was exemplary. I have the utmost admiration and respect for what the guys have done throughout these 24 hours. The mechanics gave 100% and the riders left every time with the determination to get the bike to the finish. It was a great team effort and a great sporting adventure. We scored some valuable points, but we’re behind in the championship. Now we’re going to have to get out in front at the next race.”
Gregg Black leads the race on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Gregg Black – Rider
“Of course, the outcome was not what we had hoped for. That’s racing. What I’ll take away from this year’s race is the incredible amount of work put in by the whole team, despite the difficulties. As far as the riders are concerned, we gave it our all in every stint. That’s also the strength of our team. We don’t give up and we proved that today with 6 crashes and a 6th place finish. So it’s a good result considering all the things that happened in the race.”
Etienne Masson on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Etienne MASSON – Rider
“All these crashes and repairs are unheard of for us! But the team worked really well to get the bike back on track every time. That’s the positive point. The other satisfaction is that we showed we had the right pace in the race. The negative point is that all these crashes have deprived us of a podium finish or even victory. We lost a lot of points in the championship. We made some mistakes, and we need to learn from them to come back even stronger at the next race.”
Cocoro Atsumi on his Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Cocoro ATSUMI – Rider
“I’ve never finished a 24-hour race before, so I’m pleased to do this. I got caught out in my first stint. However, after that, I managed to adapt my riding a lot better to the track conditions which enabled me to make progress. It was a big responsibility for me to replace Dan Linfoot when I was the reserve rider. I had a bit of pressure on my shoulders but I worked hard and gave it my all.”
More from a press release issued by Honda Racing
Superstock victory at Le Mans, but a drama-filled 24 Heures Motos in EWC for F.C.C. TSR Honda France.
Honda celebrates double podium with victory for National Motos Honda FMA and the second place for Dafy-RAC 41-Honda in Superstock category.
National Motos Honda FMA Team with Valentin Suchet, Guillaume Raymond and Johan Nigon.
The 2025 World Endurance Championship kicked off this weekend at Le Mans with the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos with eleven Honda-powered teams taking part in the opening round.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France secured 8th place after showcasing strong performance and consistency in extremely tricky conditions that caused chaos across the race and resulted in over 120 crashes.
Corentin Perolari, the first rider to take to the handlebars of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP #5, had a good start from 6th on the grid and completed the first-hour race in second place.
The first part of the race saw a mix of drying track conditions and showers, making tyre choice and staying focused key to getting the most out of the race.
Taiga Hada began his first stint in particularly challenging conditions getting the bike from Alan Techer. The Japanese rider had a small crash but fortunately he could rejoin the race.
During the 7th hour, Hada had another crash while riding in third place. He managed to finish his stint, but when he came into the pits, the team spent about ten minutes checking over the bike.
From that point on, the two French riders took turns through the night. Techer and Perolari set race lap records in the dark, showing the strong performance of the Honda #5 and the riders.
Corentin Perolari on his F.C.C. TSR Honda France CBR1000 RR-R.
Their efforts throughout the night made the team to get 6 championship points as they crossed in 5th position the 8-hour race.
After entering the battle for the podium with a series of solid laps from Perolari and Techer in the early morning hours, F.C.C. TSR Honda France’s hopes for a podium finish were vanished when Perolari suffered a crash entering the 15-hour race. The team spent over 30 minutes in the pits for repairs, followed by a second stop shortly after the French rider rejoined the race.
At dawn, the Honda #5 was back in 8th place in the EWC class, earning the team 3 points in the intermediate standings after 16 hours of racing.
A light rain alert less than three hours from the finish, followed by a heavy shower two hours later, added even more unpredictability to the end of the race. Both French riders crashed during their final stints, but thanks to the solid lead built through their earlier performance, the team managed to hold their position in the rankings.
Alan Techer crossed the chequered flag in 8th place at the end of an elimination race marked by a record number of crashes.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France leaves Le Mans with 26 points and is determined to come back stronger and fight for a victory at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos, the next round of the 2025 EWC season, will take place in Belgium on June 7, 2025 at the Spa Francorchamps circuit.
Mana-Au Competition started on the 23rd place on the grid and finished 15th overall and 10th in the EWC category with a with a completely new recruits for this season, German riders Marco Fetz and Max Schmidt and the French rider Alexis Lamiré. With this result, the Honda #53 secures 14 points in the FIM Endurance World Championship standings.
Alexis Lamire on his MANA-AU COMPETITION Honda CBR1000 RR-R.
Tati team AVA6 racing had a strong start to the weekend, lining up 3rd on the grid thanks to a great qualifying performance on their Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. The team formed by Hugo Clère, Randy Krummenacher and new recruit Martin Renaudin was very happy with their strong race pace and team performance, achieving the best qualifying position since the team moved to the FIM Endurance World Championship.
However, from the very start of the race, the team faced some mechanical issues and despite all the technical crew worked tirelessly and with determination to return the bike to racing condition, the Honda #4 was forced to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the race.
Despite the setback, the Tati team AVA6 racing leaves Le Mans with three points in the championship from their qualifying result and is determined to fight for top positions in the next race.
In Superstock category, National Motos Honda FMA delivered another outstanding victory, riding the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP to triumph after winning the 2024 FIM EWC World Cup.
Swiss rider Valentin Suchet started the race from 7th place in his category.
Despite a promising start, Suchet suffered a minor crash in the opening laps, which dropped the Honda #55 down to 14th place. Fortunately, the incident caused no significant damage, and when Guillaume Raymond took over for his stint, he was able to swiftly bring the team back into podium contention within the opening hours of the race.
Johan Nigon on his National Motos Honda FMA CBR1000 RR-R.
By the sixth hour of racing, National Motos Honda FMA took the lead in its category, maintaining a strong pace and consistent stints. As the race entered its final quarter, John Nigon brought the bike into the pits for a scheduled stop during his stint. When Suchet rejoined the track, the team successfully retained its position at the front of the race.
The French team delivered a formidable performance throughout the race, and thanks to the flawless reliability of the Honda #55, combined with avoiding mistakes and keeping the concentration at the highest level possible, Suchet crossed the chequered flag first in the Superstock category, securing an impressive back-to-back victory at the 24 Heures Motos.
Dafy-RAC 41-Honda started in 6th place from the grid in his category with Chris Leesch riding the Honda CBR1000 RR-R Fireblade SP and, with a strong start, quickly moved the Honda #41 up to the second place in his class.
Kevin Manfredi on his Dafy-Rac 41- Honda CBR1000 RR-R.
In the final hour, Kevin Manfredi experienced a chain issue, but fortunately, it happened at the exit of Garage Vert so the Italian rider pushed quite a lot to get the bike back in time and return to the track saving the second place.
Thanks to excellent communication between the riders and strong teamwork throughout the race, the team secured a well-earned runner-up position on the Superstock podium.
Alan Techer : “The race wasn’t easy, but what I’ll take away from it are the many positive points. Last year, we didn’t score any points. Today, I think we proved our potential. From the start, Corentin set an excellent pace despite the mixed track conditions. After that, I managed to bring the bike back and we were in the lead after the toughest first 2 hours. The other big positive point is that Corentin and I set a very good pace overnight, despite the fact that we were only racing together from 10pm to 7am. We showed that the bike was fast, that the team was performing well and I think that was reflected in the times. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to get the result we wanted, but I think we’ll be even stronger for the next race at Spa.”
Corentin Perolari : “From the start in the rain, I knew how to be careful and I brought the bike back without making any mistakes, which Alan also did. Taiga was a little slower and during the night we double stinted with Alan. We had a good pace with the slick tyres despite the damp patches. We were very quick at night and throughout the race. Unfortunately, we made a few mistakes at the end. But that’s what happens in racing and there are positive things for the rest of the championship. It was a negative race in terms of the result, but positive in terms of the pace and everything we showed on track and in the pits. Alan was very quick at Spa last year and I love this circuit so we should have a good race.”
Taiga Hada : “It was a very difficult race because the grip on the track changed a lot. I had to deal with conditions that I wasn’t familiar with and it was easy to crash. First it started to rain while I was on slick tyres. The second time, the track had dried out and I crashed with very worn rain tyres. I’m really sorry for the team and my team-mates. It was a very complicated race. I’m now concentrating on the next race at Spa.”
More from a press release issued by Aviobike WRS
The 24 Hours of Le Mans for the Aviobike WRS team comes to an end during the night.
The Aviobike WRS team finishes the Le Mans 24 Hours early, but looks forward to the next races with optimism, thanks to the data collected and the experience gained in this first demanding challenge of a completely new project.
Matteo Ferrari on his Aviobike WRS Ducati Panigale V4.
The 24 Heures Motos 2025 opened with unknown weather conditions: a wet start was followed by a light and steady rain that made the first three hours of the race difficult. For Team Aviobike WRS the start was excellent, with two stints by Matteo Ferrari and Luca Bernardi, who managed to get the only Ducati on the track up to seventh position in the Superstock class. The track dried out when Alberto Butti took to the bike and the team opted for slick tyres. With the asphalt first wet and then wet, truly prohibitive conditions for a 24-hour race, there were many teams that fell victim to crashes in the early stages of the race, including the #111, which ended up on the ground twice and was forced to almost an hour’s stop adding up the first and second crashes. Fortunately, there were no physical consequences for Butti, but the mechanics were put to the test. The team guys worked a miracle to get the Panigale V4 back on track before nightfall. When restarted Akito Haga was in the saddle.
Team Aviobike WRS regained its spirit and pace in the second quarter of the race, with all riders leading good stints. Unfortunately, during the tenth hour of the race, with Haga in the saddle and in P28 class, a third crash compromised the race, leading the team to the decision to retire after 257 laps. Although the 24-hour race ended prematurely, the Aviobike WRS team is looking forward to the next races with optimism, given the data collected and the experience gained in this first demanding challenge of a completely new project.
Even though the result, there’s optimism, despite the early retirement. For a young project, almost twelve hours of racing have shown the way forward for growth, with all the bases in place to do well in future competitions. The team demonstrated its ability to overcome the difficulties of a new project, but above all to react to two close crashes, return to the track and stay strong as long as possible, demonstrating the enormous commitment of the whole team.
Aviobike WRS Team.
Giovanni Baggi statement: “Unfortunately our first 24 hours on a Ducati did not go well. We had a bit of a strange day with wet and dry conditions, which affected the progress of the race with three bad crashes that forced us to retire around 2am after 257 laps. I am sorry because it was a superhuman effort from the whole team, including our partners, first and foremost WRS. Unfortunately, these races can be just as wonderful as they can be cruel. This time we end up with a bitter taste in our mouths, but let’s look on the bright side and bring home a lot of data to present ourselves in the best possible way at the next race. The base is good, we have to work hard to become the protagonists we have always been.”
YART Yamaha wins EWC opener after late Le Mans heartache for Kawasaki Webike Trickstar. Photo courtesy EWC.
Dramatic victory goes to 2023 EWC title winner following thrilling 24 Heures Motos
Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashes out of the lead starting the final hour in France
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing celebrate respective Superstock and Production category success
Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team has made a dream start to the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship with a dramatic victory at Le Mans today (Sunday) – after Kawasaki Webike Trickstar crashed out of the lead in the final 60 minutes of the 24 Heures Motos.
Leading from the eight-hour mark, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar had hit back from a late-morning fall for Mike Di Meglio and appeared to be on course for the manufacturer’s first EWC triumph since 2019 when it began to rain. Having pitted for wet-weather tyres, Román Ramoswas still leading when he slid off into the gravel trap at the Raccordement corner, one of the slowest on the 4.185-kilometre Circuit Bugatti.
The notoriously slippery turn was also where Fritz fell during the opening lap of the race, a mishap that dropped him to 21st position and triggered a remarkable fightback to first place.
But with his Kawasaki ZX 10R damaged, Spaniard Ramos headed to the pitlane for repairs, which took some five minutes to complete and handed a two-lap advantage to Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team. Despite Karel Hanika pitting due to a lack of visibility through his visor, the Austrian squad was able to secure its first victory in the 24 Heures Motos, which it started from pole position thanks to a lap record run from Marvin Fritz.
In addition, the result marked a maiden EWC triumph for Australian Jason O’Halloran, a new YART signing for 2025, and allowed Fritz to celebrate his 32nd birthday in style. Fritz also became the first German winner since his crew chief, Max Neukirchner, won at Le Mans in 2007. Meanwhile, Hanika is the first Czech rider to win the legendary event.
Behind Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, ERC Endurance became an EWC podium finisher for the first time after BMW Motorrad World Endurance was forced into an unscheduled pitstop this morning to repair a damaged exhaust. MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul took fifth followed by Yoshimura SERT Motul, which recovered from several crashes to head home Dunlop-equipped Superstock category winner National Motos Honda FMA.
The first round of the inaugural FIM Endurance World Trophy for production motorcycles was won by Team Super Moto Racing.
France-based team makes it through the night on top in the 24 Heures Motos
YART Yamaha and BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team complete provisional podium
National Motos Honda FMA and Team Super Moto Racing lead in Superstock and Production with eight hours of racing remaining
20 April 2025- Kawasaki Webike Trickstar has made it to the 16-hour mark of the 24 Heures Motos with its overnight lead intact as it continues its push for a first FIM Endurance World Championship victory since it won at Le Mans in 2019.
Banking another 10 points for being ahead at the second intermediate point of the EWC season opener, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar holds a two-lap advantage over Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Teamthanks to the combined efforts of riders Mike Di Meglio, Grégory Leblanc and Román Ramos.
Having entered the podium fight with a series of rapid times from Corentin Perolari, and Alan Techer in the early hours of the morning, F.C.C. TSR Honda France’s hopes of a podium finish were dashed when Perolari crashes at 05h16 local time. More than 30 minutes were spent in the pits while repairs were made with a second stop required shortly after the squad re-joined.
With F.C.C. TSR Honda France out of contention, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team maintains its grip of third place ahead of ERC Endurance and MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul, the latter outfits battling to finish as the top independent.
ERC Endurance, which is back in the EWC for 2025 after a season away, lost time in the second hour with a rear brake issue. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team led nearing the second hour of the race only to crash when Sylvain Guintoli was forced onto a wet part of the track while lapping another competitor.
National Motos Honda FMA holds a seven-lap advantage in the race to win the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category. It’s sixth overall after 16 hours, with Dafy-RAC 41-Honda next.
Despite being delayed by multiple crashes, Yoshimura SERT Motul reached the 16-hour point in eighth place followed by Team Bolliger Switzerland, which lost ground on the opening lap when Alex Toldedo fell at the Dunlop chicane, followed by an unscheduled pitstop in the early stages. Team18 Sapeurs Igol CMS Motostore rounds out the top 10.
In the new-for-2025 production-based FIM Endurance World Trophy, Team Super Moto Racing heads ARTEC after Green Team 42 Lycee Sainte Claire retired following a heavy crash at 17h20.
With the rain and damp conditions that led to a spate of accidents during the opening six hours subsiding, the major issue in the night came in the 15th hour when oil dropped on the track by the Pitlane Endurance Yamaha following a mechanical failure led to the safety being deployed for more than 30 minutes to enable an extensive clean up by track officials.
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After 8 hours: Kawasaki Webike Trickstar leads at Le Mans in dramatic EWC season opener. Photo courtesy EWC.
The race to win the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship got off to a dramatic start at Le Mans this afternoon with changeable weather conditions leading to an action-packed opening to the 24 Heures Motos.
At the completion of eight hours of intense action, Kawasaki Webike Trickstar holds the advantage over Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team following a thrilling battle between the pacesetting duo, which culminated in Román Ramos passing Jason O’Halloran for first place at 22h44 local time. But in another twist, Marvin Fritz fell shortly after replacing O’Halloran on the #7 Yamaha, with more than two minutes lost while he pitted for repairs.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is in third after twice stopping in the pits following falls, first for Sylvain Guintoli and then for new recruit Steven Odendaal. ERC Endurance and F.C.C. TSR Honda France completed the top five at the eight-hour mark, followed by National Motos Honda FMA, which tops the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category order.
Flagged off by official starter, the French actor Mathieu Kassovitz, the 48th edition of the 24 Heures Motos was less than a lap old when Fritz, who set a Circuit Bugatti record on his way to pole position on Friday, crashed at the final corner.
His misfortune left Gregg Black clear in the lead only for the reigning world champion to fall at La Chapelle after 10 minutes with almost five minutes lost while repairs were made.
With Black and Fritz delayed, Sylvain Guintoli mastered the slippery conditions in impressive fashion and was close to completing a double stint out in front for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team when crashed at Chemin aux Boeufs after 1h43m of racing. “I was feeling good, not cruising but the rhythm was good,” Guintoli, the 2021 EWC champion said. “But I just got caught with a backmarker. He was slower than I thought, and I had to go in the wet part of the track. It is what it is.”
F.C.C. TSR Honda France was the next team in front with Alan Techer at the helm. Despite falling shortly after taking over from Techer, team newcomer Taiga Hada remained in the lead before being overtaken by O’Halloran, making his debut for the YART Yamaha squad, as the rain returned.
Fritz was back on the leading Yamaha when he was forced to make an unscheduled pitstop to change a damaged tyre, leaving Mike Di Meglio in first place on his maiden appearance for Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, which had been delayed earlier in the race while his team repaired a fuel pump issue.
But Fritz, who turns 32 tomorrow, was able to battle back and reclaimed the lead shortly before 20h00 local time with the Austrian outfit remaining in front until Kawasaki Webike Trickstar made its move shortly before 23h00.
After eighth hours, MAXXESS by BMRT3D Pirelli Motul is seventh followed by Team18 Sapeurs Igol CMS Motostore, Dafy-RAC 41-Honda and TRT27 AZ Auto.
Team Super Moto Racing heads the FIM Endurance World Trophy for production-based machinery but, having dominated qualifying, Green Team 42 Lycee Sainte Claire has retired following a heavy crash at 17h20.
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Glenn Irwin shattered the existing lap record on the final afternoon of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship R&G Official Test, improving his time from yesterday by 0.007s to set the fastest ever Bennetts BSB lap of Donington Park on the Hager PBM Ducati.
Irwin had set the benchmark at the end of yesterday’s opening day on track, but in the final session, he was able to improve his time to maintain his position at the top with the new record.
Leon Haslam was 0.320s adrift of the pace-setting time in second place on the combined result; the local contender has rapidly got to grips with the Ducati after his move to the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing team for the 2025 season, with a time that was also under the existing lap record.
Reigning champion Kyle Ryde was third fastest on the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha as he kicked off his 2025 campaign at the second R&G Official Test, moving just 0.075s ahead of Danny Kent on the McAMS Racing Yamaha.
2022 champion Bradley Ray was fifth fastest as the Raceways Yamaha team returned to Bennetts BSB action, narrowly ahead of Josh Brookes as the double champion led the Honda charge for the DAO Racing team.
Max Cook was seventh fastest overall on the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, holding off Honda Racing UK’s Andrew Irwin. Rookie Scott Swann had an impressive test in ninth overall on the Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda with Christian Iddon completing the top ten.
2023 champion Tommy Bridewell was twelfth fastest overall ahead of the final pre-season R&G Official Test at Oulton Park on April 23/24.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G Official Test, Donington Park, combined result:
Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.015s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.320s
Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.342s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.512s
Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.587s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.836s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.937s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +1.195s
Scott Swann (Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda) +1.310s
MetLife Stadium hosted its seventh Monster Energy AMA Supercross and delivered excellent weather. Chase Sexton earned another win to tighten up the points chase. The series remains in the Northeast for one more round before heading west for the final two stops. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
East Rutherford, N.J., (April 19, 2025) – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton took the Holeshot and left the field in his dust at Round 14 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season inside MetLife Stadium. Sexton stretched the lead past 18 seconds at one point. The win moved Sexton within nine points of the championship lead; a win in each of the three remaining rounds would assure Sexton the title.
Chase Sexton Takes Giant Win at East Rutherford Supercross.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, the current points leader, moved into second place immediately after the Holeshot but slowly lost touch with Sexton on the rutted and challenging New Jersey track. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger battled much of the race with Rockstar Energy GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia. After Barcia crashed in the closing laps, Plessinger held on to earn the final podium spot. In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker led every lap to become the first repeat winner in the division and took sole possession of the points lead.
First place 450SX Class – Chase Sexton. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I felt good all day. The two whoop sections helped me out a lot. I really feel like I made a lot of time up there. The KTM group has the bike working great. I had such a good flow that moto, and it really just felt like it was effortless for me, which is what we want. [We’ll just try to] keep that going, but I’m stoked. Fifth win of the season, so just try to keep truckin’ and focus week in/week out and see where we get. Overall, [I’m] having fun. I got a great start and made it happen.” – Chase Sexton, when asked what a dominating win does for a rider’s confidence.
Second place 450SX Class – Cooper Webb. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“It’s tough, he was on it and he was killing me in those two sets of whoops. It’s something we’ve tried to fix this year, but these are gnarly. They have ruts all the way down them. I’m still pretty mind blown how he was able to do it so good. You’re trying to just stay with him and he rode awesome. He was inching away, and those whoops were really killing me. I got a little tight, and that was all she wrote. With that being said, he did what he needed to do, he rode a great race, he kicked my butt, and I didn’t put my money where my mouth was. We’ll go back, re-group. Definitely bummed on that finish, we wanted more fight tonight, but it is what it is and we’ll come back swinging… and try come win next week.” – Cooper Webb
Third place 450SX Class – Aaron Plessinger. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I was ready for this track to be over since second practice. It was gnarly, but it was just steep. I’ve been riding outdoors a little bit more than Supercross, so I got on this track and I was like, ‘Woah!’ But nonetheless, we had a good ride. The team made the bike work great. [We] made a little change between, I think it was second and third practice, and after that I was smooth sailing. Got off to a great start, Justin [Barcia] and [Justin Cooper] were riding awesome. Unfortunately, Justin went down right there and JCoop kept me honest the whole race. And these guys [Sexton and Webb] were on another level. I was just pushing as hard as I could. Heartrate got high and I slowed it down a little bit. Third’s good, five podiums now, and we’re going to finish this season off strong and head to outdoors feeling good.” – Aaron Plessinger, responding to the comment on the podium that he looked exhausted.
Seth Hammaker Tops the 250SX Class Inside MetLife Stadium
In the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class, Seth Hammaker became the first rider to give Kawasaki a win in the 250SX Class in East Rutherford. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire kept the racing close but never reached striking distance of the rider he shared the points lead with going into the New Jersey round. Defending champion Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle earned the final step on the podium, bouncing back from two tough finishes in the previous rounds that saw him surrender the points lead.
First place 250SX Class – Seth Hammaker. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“I got sick on Tuesday night into Wednesday. [That] just put another thing into coming into the weekend. But we have a great group of people around me, and just thought positive. It did creep into my mind a little bit but thankfully I was able to put in clean, consistent laps. It feels really good to get another win and have the red plate solo now. Back to work we go. Two more rounds, this championship’s still really tight. Looking forward to some more great battling in the future.” – Seth Hammaker, when asked to comment on being sick at East Rutherford and whether that affected his endurance.
Second place 250SX Class – RJ Hampshire. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“It was important to get the start, and Seth had me off the gate. I just kinda rode in third for a bit. Nate [Thrasher] made a mistake and I got around him and I tried to make a push. I closed in some and then I’d make a mistake… Hey, I was better this weekend than I was last, so [I’ll] be better next weekend, knock off another win, [and] have the confidence going into Salt Lake here in a few weeks.” – RJ Hampshire
Third place 250SX Class – Tom Vialle. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
“The track was pretty tough tonight and my start wasn’t the best. I had to pass a few guy and then, I mean, Seth was first and he had a pretty good gap. I rode pretty much the whole race behind RJ, and I couldn’t do much more. I made a few mistakes. Tonight we end up third and we’re going to try again next weekend.” – Tom Vialle
Fans can catch every round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season live and on-demand on Peacock. Additionally, select events can be viewed on NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms. CNBC airs an encore presentation of each round on the Monday following the race at 1:00 p.m. ET. A live presentation is available for every round in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes’ Facebook and YouTube channels. Live international coverage can be accessed through the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) with English, Spanish and French language broadcast options. Races can also be heard live via NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85.
Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hosts Round 15 on Saturday, April 26th for the first time since 1983. The event will bring race action from the 450SX Class and the Eastern Divisional 250SX Class racers, as well as host the SMX Next – Supercross AMA National Championship. For event information, race results, live timing, video highlights, and to purchase tickets please visit SupercrossLIVE.com.
450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Cooper Webb, Chase Sexton, and Aaron Plessinger. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.Race_Result_450 SX
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) RJ Hampshire, Seth Hammaker, and Tom Vialle. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Newborn William "Will" Ohnsorg. Photo courtesy Kyle Ohnsorg.
Racer, engineer, suspension tuner and businessman Kyle Ohnsorg and his wife, crew chief and business partner Lindsey Ohnsorg had a son, William “Will” Ohnsorg, on April 9th in Northfield, Minnesota.
Kyle currently races in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers class, and with Lindsey co-owns and co-operates Adrenaline Engineering, a suspension tuning and development company based in Minnesota.
The Ohnsorg family, from left, dad Kyle, baby Will, mom Lindsey. Photo courtesy Kyle Ohnsorg.
Kyle will be racing in the upcoming MotoAmerica round at Road Atlanta but Lindsey will stay home with Will and will be looking at data remotely.
Ray Hofman (171) in MotoAmerica Twins Cup action on his Aprilia RS 660.
Photo courtesy Jason Knudsen.
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.
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Accessibility Statement
www.roadracingworld.com
June 8, 2025
Compliance status
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
