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MotoAmerica: Davis Quickest in Supersport P1 at Road Atlanta

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MotoAmerica: Davis Quickest in Supersport P1 at Road Atlanta

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Blake Davis was quickest during Supersport practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R9, Davis covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:28.832, topping the field of 32 riders.

Tyler Scott was the best of the rest with a time of 1:28.913 on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750. 

Kayla Yaakov got third with a time of 1:29.062 on her Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight Panigale V2.

Josh Hayes was fourth on his BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 with a lap time of 1:29.087.

Josh Herrin finished the session fifth with a time of 1:29.133 on his Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila Panigale V2.

WorldSBK: Bulega Heads Friday Practice At Assen

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WorldSBK: Bulega Heads Friday Practice At Assen

Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) track in 1:33.687 to lead the field of 23 riders.

Lorenzo Baldassarri was second-best with a 1:33.963 on his Team Goeleven Ducati Panigale V4R. 

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third with a 1:34.017.

Danilo Petrucci was fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 1:34.092.

American Garrett Gerloff was 17th with a time of 1:35.098 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

 

Fastest on Friday: Bulega heads WorldSBK running ahead of Baldassarri, Petrucci and Vierge in the top five. The #11 topped both Friday sessions in WorldSBK at Assen to lead the way heading into Saturday’s action.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) topped both MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship sessions on Friday at the TT Circuit Assen as he looks to extend his winning run. The #11 was one of only two riders in the 1’39s bracket on the opening day of the Pirelli Dutch Round, as he topped the order ahead of Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) and Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati).

BULEGA LEADS THE WAY: Ducati lock out the top three positions

As he was in Free Practice 1, Bulega was also quickest in Free Practice 2 ahead of teammate Lecuona. The #11 set a 1’33.687s to tighten his grip on the top spot, as he fended off a late challenge from Baldassarri. ‘Balda’ set a 1’33.963s to join ‘Bulegas’ in the 1’39s club as he leapfrogged Lecuona into P2. Lecuona was able to finish in P3 with a 1’34.017s as Ducati locked out the top three positions. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), with an extra few weeks of recovery on his left wrist and is now feeling considerably better, finished in sixth. A trio of Ducati riders rounded out the top ten with Barni Spark Racing Team duo Alvaro Bautista leading Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), with Alerto Surra in tenth. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) finished in 14th ahead of Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) in 15th; the pair were just over a second away from Bulega’s time. Following the latest concession checkpoint, Ducati have been hit with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow restriction.

MIXED DAY AT BMW: Two FP1 crashes, Petrucci finishes fourth

After claiming P4 in FP1, Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) finished in the same position in FP2 and the combined classification thanks to his afternoon time. In the morning session, the #9 crashed at Turn 16 in the final few minutes but responded in the afternoon to post a 1’34.092s to finish in second, just four tenths away from Bulega. Teammate Miguel Oliveira was further down the order, in 11th, after posting a 1’34.551s; he also crashed in FP1, at Turn 10.

ALEX LOWES LEADS BIMOTA: P7 for the #22, Bassani outside the top ten

Like Ducati, Bimota have also been hit by a 0.5kg/h fuel flow rate limitation following the concession checkpoint. Both KB998 Rimini riders were in the top ten for the majority of the session, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) in P6 after posting a 1’34.189s, 0.563s off Bulega’s time. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) dropped down the order in the closing stages as other riders improved, finishing in 12th place.

VIERGE LEAVES IT LATE: Fifth place for the Spanish star

Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) continued to be the fastest Yamaha rider as he took P5 on Friday at Assen, posting a 1’34.097s in the final 10 minutes of FP2 to improve his lap time and secure a top-five finish. Teammate Andrea Locatelli finished in 13th with a 1’34.676s, with Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in 16th and teammate Stefano Manzi in 20th. Wildcard Twan Smits (Team Apreco) had a strong day on his WorldSBK debut, finishing in 18th, with a slight blot on his copybook when he had a Turn 8 crash in FP2 in the final 10 minutes of FP2. His best time was a 1’35.121s. Elsewhere, Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and teammate Mattia Rato rounded out the WorldSBK field; Sofuoglu was the only rider on the grid to not improve his lap time in the afternoon compared to FP1.

GERLOFF AIMING FOR MORE: Difficult start for Kawasaki

Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) endured a more difficult day than he would have liked at Assen, finishing in 17thplace with a 1’35.098s. However, the #31 has shown good race pace in the first two rounds of the season and will aim to display that again on Saturday.

REA 19TH, CHANTRA 21ST: Tricky day for Honda

Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) finished as the lead Honda rider as he continued to stand in for the still-recovering Jake Dixon. The six-time Champion finished in 19th place with a 1’35.124s to lead Honda’s charge, with Somkiat Chantra (Honda HRC) two places behind the #65. The Thai rider set a 1’35.253s as he finished in 21st place.

 

The top six from Friday’s WorldSBK action, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.687s

2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.276s

3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.330s

4. Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.405s

5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.410s

6. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.456s

 

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MotoAmerica: Gouker Fastest in Talent Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

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MotoAmerica: Gouker Fastest in Talent Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Nathan Gouker was quickest during Talent Cup practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Quarterley Racing Kramer APX-350 MA, Gouker covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:41.852, topping the field of 13 riders.

Sam Drane was the best of the rest with a time of 1:42.008 on his Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing Kramer APX-350 MA.

Jake Page got third with a time of 1:42.657 on his Team Hammer Kramer APX-350 MA.

Kensei Matsudaira was fourth on his Team Roberts Kramer APX-350 MA with a lap time of 1:43.394.

Derek Sanchez finished the session fifth with a time of 1:43.511 on his Real Steel Honda Kramer APX-350 MA.

 

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MotoAmerica: Woodworth Fastest in Twins Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

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MotoAmerica: Woodworth Fastest in Twins Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Isaac Woodworth was quickest during Twins Cup practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Karns/TST Industries Racing Suzuki, Woodworth covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:34.912, topping the field of 37 riders.

Matthew Chapin was the best of the rest with a time of 1:34.954 on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. His teammate, Bodie Page got third with a time of 1:34.959. 

Chris Parrish was fourth on his Ghetto Customs Aprilia with a lap time of 1:35.237.

Woodworth’s teammate, Kevin Olmedo finished the session fifth with a time of 1:35.908.

 

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads BTR Practice 1 at Road Atlanta

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads BTR Practice 1 at Road Atlanta

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

 

 

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Bryanna Everitt led first MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race practice at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Friday. Brianna Cutler was second, ahead of Marie Madura, Jasmine Noelle and Tati Paze. 

 

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WorldWCR : Herrera Quickest In Opening Practice at Assen

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WorldWCR : Herrera Quickest In Opening Practice at Assen

Maria Herrera was fastest during FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Free Practice Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) road course in 1:47.613, topping the field of 26 riders.

Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7 with a time of 1:48.524, and Tayla Relph got third on her Full Throttle Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 with a lap time of 1:48.956.

American Mallory Dobbs got 16th on her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 with a lap time of 1:51.343.

 

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WorldSSP: Oncu Quickest In Opening Practice At Assen

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WorldSSP: Oncu Quickest In Opening Practice At Assen

Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) road course in 1:37.010, topping the field of 34 riders.

Tom Booth-Amos was the best of the rest with a 1:37.238 on his PTR Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was third with a 1:37.356 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

 

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Assen

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Assen

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:33.952 to lead the field of 23 riders.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the best of the rest with a 1:34.208. Sam Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:34.428 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Danilo Pettruci got 6th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 1:34.737.

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 14th with a 1:35.301 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Bulega heads Lecuona and Sam Lowes in WorldSBK FP1 at Assen, both BMWs crash towards the end of the session. Championship leader Nicolo Bulega laid down a marker as he claimed top spot in the opening WorldSBK session of the weekend.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started as he aims to go on with top spot in Free Practice 1 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The #11 was the only rider to lap in the 1’39s bracket as he claimed P1 ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and fellow Ducati rider Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) at the TT Circuit Assen for the Pirelli Dutch Round.

 

Iker Lecuona (7) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.

 

Despite Ducati being hit with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow reduction by the FIM, it didn’t stop Bulega topping the times with a 1’33.952s; the only rider to lap in the 1’39s. He finished 0.256s clear of teammate Lecuona in second as the #7 looks to continue his Portimao form at Assen. Sam Lowes, now feeling considerably better with his left wrist, claimed third with a 1’34.428s as Ducati locked out the top three positions.

Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) put in a late lap to move into fourth place after setting a 1’34.527s, starting off the weekend strongly. Another rider who posted a late lap to move up the order was Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha), who followed Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) around to set a 1’34.713s and claim P5, with Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in sixth. Petrucci was the lead BMW rider in Free Practice 1 as he posted a 1’34.737s, 0.785s behind Bulega’s pacesetting time, although he crashed at Turn 16 when on course for his best time of the session.

Bautista had been running in the top five but found himself dropping down to P7 as he lapped 0.001s than Petrucci, the rider he replaced at Barni Ducati. Like Ducati, Bimota have also been hit by a 0.5kg/h fuel flow reduction, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finishing in eighth place with a 0.865s margin to Bulega. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in ninth with Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) rounding out the top ten.

Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was 12th after he crashed with around 12 minutes remaining in the session, losing the front at Turn 10. Last year’s Race 2 winner, Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha), was 13th while wildcard Twan Smits (Team Apreco) was 17th on his WorldSBK debut.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.952s

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.256s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.476s

4. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.575s

5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.761s

6. Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.785s

 

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MotoAmerica: Quad Lock Named As Title Sponsor For Superbike

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MotoAmerica: Quad Lock Named As Title Sponsor For Superbike

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that Quad Lock, a leader in smartphone mounting technology, has increased its footprint and is now the title sponsor for the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. As it begins its milestone 50th season, the premier class is officially titled the “Quad Lock Superbike Championship.”

The new title sponsorship follows the March 24 announcement of Quad Lock’s partnership at three key MotoAmerica rounds this season where fan-focused activations will showcase their cutting-edge motorcycle device-mounting systems to a highly passionate audience.

 

The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship is now called the “Quad Lock Superbike Championship.” Photo by MotoAmerica

 

 

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with MotoAmerica,” said Quad Lock Marketing Manager Tim Frazer. “The Superbike Championship is top-tier racing, and we are honored to be a part of this historic 50th season.”

“Having Quad Lock step up as the title sponsor for our Superbike Championship is a testament to the strength and reach of our series,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland “Their products are a favorite among our fans and riders alike. To have them lead our premier class during such a monumental year for the sport is truly exciting for everyone involved.”

As the title sponsor of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship, the brand will have a significant presence throughout the paddock, including prominent series branding and increased exposure through MotoAmerica Live+ and exclusive MotoAmerica broadcast partnerships.

For the full 2026 MotoAmerica schedule, and to purchase tickets for MotoAmerica events, CLICK HERE

For information on how to watch the MotoAmerica series, CLICK HERE

The FIM Endurance World Championship Live on FIM-MOTO.TV

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The FIM Endurance World Championship Live on FIM-MOTO.TV

The FIM is delighted to announce an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to stream all rounds of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) LIVE on FIM-MOTO.TV, commencing this coming weekend (18-19 April) with the opening round of the series – the fabled 24 Heures Motos – at the Circuit Bugatti at Le Mans in France.

 

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Although not applicable to Europe, the ground-breaking deal will ensure unparalleled LIVE coverage on FIM-MOTO.TV of the series across North and South America, Asia (excluding Japan), the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa and Oceania (excluding Australia) under the new management of Endurance Moto Promoter.

 
Following the opening round at Le Mans, the series travels to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos in early June followed by the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan at the start of July. The championship will sign off with the deciding twenty-four-hour Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul Ricard in France in mid-September and fans of this incredibly specialised discipline can now stream all the action LIVE from the comfort of their own homes.

 
With a worldwide audience of more than four-hundred-thousand users via both the website and mobile app, FIM-MOTO.TV streams more FIM World Championship events – both road and off-road – than any other streaming platform.

 
All rounds will be available on a pay-per-view basis at €6.99 per round that also includes a full replay of the race. For more information click here.

MotoAmerica: Davis Quickest in Supersport P1 at Road Atlanta

Blake Davis (22) at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J Nelson

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Blake Davis was quickest during Supersport practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R9, Davis covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:28.832, topping the field of 32 riders.

Tyler Scott was the best of the rest with a time of 1:28.913 on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750. 

Kayla Yaakov got third with a time of 1:29.062 on her Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight Panigale V2.

Josh Hayes was fourth on his BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R9 with a lap time of 1:29.087.

Josh Herrin finished the session fifth with a time of 1:29.133 on his Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila Panigale V2.

WorldSBK: Bulega Heads Friday Practice At Assen

Nicolo Bulega (11) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) track in 1:33.687 to lead the field of 23 riders.

Lorenzo Baldassarri was second-best with a 1:33.963 on his Team Goeleven Ducati Panigale V4R. 

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third with a 1:34.017.

Danilo Petrucci was fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 1:34.092.

American Garrett Gerloff was 17th with a time of 1:35.098 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

 

Fastest on Friday: Bulega heads WorldSBK running ahead of Baldassarri, Petrucci and Vierge in the top five. The #11 topped both Friday sessions in WorldSBK at Assen to lead the way heading into Saturday’s action.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) topped both MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship sessions on Friday at the TT Circuit Assen as he looks to extend his winning run. The #11 was one of only two riders in the 1’39s bracket on the opening day of the Pirelli Dutch Round, as he topped the order ahead of Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) and Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati).

BULEGA LEADS THE WAY: Ducati lock out the top three positions

As he was in Free Practice 1, Bulega was also quickest in Free Practice 2 ahead of teammate Lecuona. The #11 set a 1’33.687s to tighten his grip on the top spot, as he fended off a late challenge from Baldassarri. ‘Balda’ set a 1’33.963s to join ‘Bulegas’ in the 1’39s club as he leapfrogged Lecuona into P2. Lecuona was able to finish in P3 with a 1’34.017s as Ducati locked out the top three positions. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), with an extra few weeks of recovery on his left wrist and is now feeling considerably better, finished in sixth. A trio of Ducati riders rounded out the top ten with Barni Spark Racing Team duo Alvaro Bautista leading Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), with Alerto Surra in tenth. Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) finished in 14th ahead of Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) in 15th; the pair were just over a second away from Bulega’s time. Following the latest concession checkpoint, Ducati have been hit with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow restriction.

MIXED DAY AT BMW: Two FP1 crashes, Petrucci finishes fourth

After claiming P4 in FP1, Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) finished in the same position in FP2 and the combined classification thanks to his afternoon time. In the morning session, the #9 crashed at Turn 16 in the final few minutes but responded in the afternoon to post a 1’34.092s to finish in second, just four tenths away from Bulega. Teammate Miguel Oliveira was further down the order, in 11th, after posting a 1’34.551s; he also crashed in FP1, at Turn 10.

ALEX LOWES LEADS BIMOTA: P7 for the #22, Bassani outside the top ten

Like Ducati, Bimota have also been hit by a 0.5kg/h fuel flow rate limitation following the concession checkpoint. Both KB998 Rimini riders were in the top ten for the majority of the session, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) in P6 after posting a 1’34.189s, 0.563s off Bulega’s time. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) dropped down the order in the closing stages as other riders improved, finishing in 12th place.

VIERGE LEAVES IT LATE: Fifth place for the Spanish star

Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) continued to be the fastest Yamaha rider as he took P5 on Friday at Assen, posting a 1’34.097s in the final 10 minutes of FP2 to improve his lap time and secure a top-five finish. Teammate Andrea Locatelli finished in 13th with a 1’34.676s, with Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in 16th and teammate Stefano Manzi in 20th. Wildcard Twan Smits (Team Apreco) had a strong day on his WorldSBK debut, finishing in 18th, with a slight blot on his copybook when he had a Turn 8 crash in FP2 in the final 10 minutes of FP2. His best time was a 1’35.121s. Elsewhere, Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and teammate Mattia Rato rounded out the WorldSBK field; Sofuoglu was the only rider on the grid to not improve his lap time in the afternoon compared to FP1.

GERLOFF AIMING FOR MORE: Difficult start for Kawasaki

Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) endured a more difficult day than he would have liked at Assen, finishing in 17thplace with a 1’35.098s. However, the #31 has shown good race pace in the first two rounds of the season and will aim to display that again on Saturday.

REA 19TH, CHANTRA 21ST: Tricky day for Honda

Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) finished as the lead Honda rider as he continued to stand in for the still-recovering Jake Dixon. The six-time Champion finished in 19th place with a 1’35.124s to lead Honda’s charge, with Somkiat Chantra (Honda HRC) two places behind the #65. The Thai rider set a 1’35.253s as he finished in 21st place.

 

The top six from Friday’s WorldSBK action, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.687s

2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.276s

3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.330s

4. Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.405s

5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.410s

6. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.456s

 

Don’t miss any moment from Saturday’s Assen action in WorldSBK from 09:40 Local Time (UTC+2) using the WorldSBK VideoPass!

MotoAmerica: Gouker Fastest in Talent Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Nathan Gouker was quickest during Talent Cup practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Quarterley Racing Kramer APX-350 MA, Gouker covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:41.852, topping the field of 13 riders.

Sam Drane was the best of the rest with a time of 1:42.008 on his Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing Kramer APX-350 MA.

Jake Page got third with a time of 1:42.657 on his Team Hammer Kramer APX-350 MA.

Kensei Matsudaira was fourth on his Team Roberts Kramer APX-350 MA with a lap time of 1:43.394.

Derek Sanchez finished the session fifth with a time of 1:43.511 on his Real Steel Honda Kramer APX-350 MA.

 

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MotoAmerica: Woodworth Fastest in Twins Cup P1 at Road Atlanta

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

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

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Isaac Woodworth was quickest during Twins Cup practice 1 Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Riding his Karns/TST Industries Racing Suzuki, Woodworth covered the 2.55-mile road course in 1:34.912, topping the field of 37 riders.

Matthew Chapin was the best of the rest with a time of 1:34.954 on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. His teammate, Bodie Page got third with a time of 1:34.959. 

Chris Parrish was fourth on his Ghetto Customs Aprilia with a lap time of 1:35.237.

Woodworth’s teammate, Kevin Olmedo finished the session fifth with a time of 1:35.908.

 

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MotoAmerica: Everitt Leads BTR Practice 1 at Road Atlanta

Bryanna Everitt (93) at Road Atlanta. Photo by Brian J Nelson

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

 

 

Precision Track Days delivers a welcoming, professionally run track-day experience where riders can learn, improve, and have fun at their own pace. With a strong focus on safety, coaching, and great community (plus some seriously good dinners), riders gain the confidence to enjoy more laps and leave feeling better than they arrived. Whether it’s your first track day or your hundredth, riding with Precision means an experience that’s exciting, supportive, and thoughtfully guided.

 

Bryanna Everitt led first MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race practice at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Friday. Brianna Cutler was second, ahead of Marie Madura, Jasmine Noelle and Tati Paze. 

 

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WorldWCR : Herrera Quickest In Opening Practice at Assen

Maria Herrera (6) at Assen. Photo courtesy WWCR.

Maria Herrera was fastest during FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Free Practice Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) road course in 1:47.613, topping the field of 26 riders.

Beatriz Neila was the runner-up on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7 with a time of 1:48.524, and Tayla Relph got third on her Full Throttle Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 with a lap time of 1:48.956.

American Mallory Dobbs got 16th on her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 with a lap time of 1:51.343.

 

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WorldSSP: Oncu Quickest In Opening Practice At Assen

Can Oncu (61) at Portimao. Photo courtesy WorldSBK

Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Turkish rider covered the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) road course in 1:37.010, topping the field of 34 riders.

Tom Booth-Amos was the best of the rest with a 1:37.238 on his PTR Triumph Street Triple 765 RS.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was third with a 1:37.356 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

 

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Assen

Nicolo Bulega (11) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.82-mile (4.54 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:33.952 to lead the field of 23 riders.

His teammate, Iker Lecuona was the best of the rest with a 1:34.208. Sam Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:34.428 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Danilo Pettruci got 6th on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR with a lap time of 1:34.737.

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 14th with a 1:35.301 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Bulega heads Lecuona and Sam Lowes in WorldSBK FP1 at Assen, both BMWs crash towards the end of the session. Championship leader Nicolo Bulega laid down a marker as he claimed top spot in the opening WorldSBK session of the weekend.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started as he aims to go on with top spot in Free Practice 1 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The #11 was the only rider to lap in the 1’39s bracket as he claimed P1 ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and fellow Ducati rider Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) at the TT Circuit Assen for the Pirelli Dutch Round.

 

Iker Lecuona (7) at Assen. Photo courtesy WSBK.

 

Despite Ducati being hit with a 0.5kg/h fuel flow reduction by the FIM, it didn’t stop Bulega topping the times with a 1’33.952s; the only rider to lap in the 1’39s. He finished 0.256s clear of teammate Lecuona in second as the #7 looks to continue his Portimao form at Assen. Sam Lowes, now feeling considerably better with his left wrist, claimed third with a 1’34.428s as Ducati locked out the top three positions.

Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) put in a late lap to move into fourth place after setting a 1’34.527s, starting off the weekend strongly. Another rider who posted a late lap to move up the order was Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha), who followed Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) around to set a 1’34.713s and claim P5, with Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in sixth. Petrucci was the lead BMW rider in Free Practice 1 as he posted a 1’34.737s, 0.785s behind Bulega’s pacesetting time, although he crashed at Turn 16 when on course for his best time of the session.

Bautista had been running in the top five but found himself dropping down to P7 as he lapped 0.001s than Petrucci, the rider he replaced at Barni Ducati. Like Ducati, Bimota have also been hit by a 0.5kg/h fuel flow reduction, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finishing in eighth place with a 0.865s margin to Bulega. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in ninth with Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) rounding out the top ten.

Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was 12th after he crashed with around 12 minutes remaining in the session, losing the front at Turn 10. Last year’s Race 2 winner, Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha), was 13th while wildcard Twan Smits (Team Apreco) was 17th on his WorldSBK debut.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’33.952s

2. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.256s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.476s

4. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.575s

5. Xavi Vierge (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.761s

6. Danilo Petrucci (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.785s

 

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MotoAmerica: Quad Lock Named As Title Sponsor For Superbike

You won’t find a smartphone mounted on a MotoAmerica Superbike that’s on track (racing rules prohibit it), but you will find Quad Lock as the title sponsor for the Superbike Championship, and Quad Lock’s ultra-secure device-mounting systems are very popular with motorcyclists throughout the world. Photo courtesy of Quad Lock.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is proud to announce that Quad Lock, a leader in smartphone mounting technology, has increased its footprint and is now the title sponsor for the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. As it begins its milestone 50th season, the premier class is officially titled the “Quad Lock Superbike Championship.”

The new title sponsorship follows the March 24 announcement of Quad Lock’s partnership at three key MotoAmerica rounds this season where fan-focused activations will showcase their cutting-edge motorcycle device-mounting systems to a highly passionate audience.

 

The MotoAmerica Superbike Championship is now called the “Quad Lock Superbike Championship.” Photo by MotoAmerica

 

 

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with MotoAmerica,” said Quad Lock Marketing Manager Tim Frazer. “The Superbike Championship is top-tier racing, and we are honored to be a part of this historic 50th season.”

“Having Quad Lock step up as the title sponsor for our Superbike Championship is a testament to the strength and reach of our series,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland “Their products are a favorite among our fans and riders alike. To have them lead our premier class during such a monumental year for the sport is truly exciting for everyone involved.”

As the title sponsor of the Quad Lock Superbike Championship, the brand will have a significant presence throughout the paddock, including prominent series branding and increased exposure through MotoAmerica Live+ and exclusive MotoAmerica broadcast partnerships.

For the full 2026 MotoAmerica schedule, and to purchase tickets for MotoAmerica events, CLICK HERE

For information on how to watch the MotoAmerica series, CLICK HERE

The FIM Endurance World Championship Live on FIM-MOTO.TV

The start of the 2024 Le Mans 24-Hour FIM Endurance World Championship race, in France. Photo courtesy FIM EWC.
The start of the 2024 Le Mans 24-Hour FIM Endurance World Championship race, in France. Photo courtesy FIM EWC.

The FIM is delighted to announce an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to stream all rounds of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) LIVE on FIM-MOTO.TV, commencing this coming weekend (18-19 April) with the opening round of the series – the fabled 24 Heures Motos – at the Circuit Bugatti at Le Mans in France.

 

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Although not applicable to Europe, the ground-breaking deal will ensure unparalleled LIVE coverage on FIM-MOTO.TV of the series across North and South America, Asia (excluding Japan), the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa and Oceania (excluding Australia) under the new management of Endurance Moto Promoter.

 
Following the opening round at Le Mans, the series travels to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for the 8 Hours of Spa Motos in early June followed by the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan at the start of July. The championship will sign off with the deciding twenty-four-hour Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul Ricard in France in mid-September and fans of this incredibly specialised discipline can now stream all the action LIVE from the comfort of their own homes.

 
With a worldwide audience of more than four-hundred-thousand users via both the website and mobile app, FIM-MOTO.TV streams more FIM World Championship events – both road and off-road – than any other streaming platform.

 
All rounds will be available on a pay-per-view basis at €6.99 per round that also includes a full replay of the race. For more information click here.

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