UtahSBA Round 4: Norton Continues KOM Win Streak

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 23, 2025

UtahSBA Round 4: Norton Continues KOM Win Streak

Superbike Racing resumed in Utah after a brief summer break. Round 4 of the Utah Sport Bike Association, “Masters of the Mountains” series presented by Utah Motorcycle Law took place July 19th and 20th at Burt Brothers Motorpark. This Round was slated to take place on the East course configuration, but during a track inspection the day before the event, track management discovered a buckled curbing on track that presented an obvious safety concern. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to get the repair completed in time and the event would be moved to the West course at the last minute in the interest of rider and participant safety.

On to the West track bikes rolled to kick off the second half of the 2025 season. As always Friday’s practice and trackday was hosted by USBA partner Apex Trackdays to kick off the weekend. Saturday morning the sun kissed track surface was primed and ready for qualifying as racers laid down their best laps to sort out the weekend’s grid positions with some familiar names topping the time sheets. Anthony Norton was the top qualifier at 1:29.8 followed by Brain Childree at 1:31.9 and Justin Delong clocking in at 1:32.0. With the grids set, time to go racing!

The USBA has a very unique class on race weekends called “Street GP.” This class is an introductory to racing giving street and trackday riders an opportunity to get a taste of roadracing. Entrants to this class have a combination of classroom sessions and on track sessions including a full-on lights out race. Prep is minimum for this class allowing street prepped motorcycles with proper safety gear for riders. This round there were 30 Street GP entrants getting their first racing experiences. It’s exciting to see so many fresh faces in the paddock, and many of them achieving their race licenses and kicking off their racing careers from this program.

The Vortex Racing Moto 2 novice race would kick off the weekend and set the tone for on track action. USBA newcomer Ryan Breckenridge escaped the Arizona heat to race in Utah and was the top novice middleweight qualifier. Ryan led Parker Meyer and Dakota Burford on the charge into turn 1. While they would finish in that order, it was the barrage of passing attempts between the three that ran tire to tire for 7 laps that kept things exciting. This 3-way battle would continue throughout the weekend in the remaining middleweight novice races as these riders pushed each other race after race.

Moto 2 Novice grid Ryan Breckenridge(347), Derek Festevan(115), ParkerMayer(775), Dakota Burford(188). Photo By Richard Jellerson — Moto 2 Novice grid Ryan Breckenridge(347), Derek Festevan(115), Parker Mayer(775), Dakota Burford(188). Photo By Richard Jellerson

Saturday’s main event, the “Duel in the Desert” Endurance race has become a fan and racer favorite. As sprint racing concluded for the day, Teams and Racers made their way down to pit lane preparing for a hot and grueling 90 min contest. Overall points leaders Precision Fab Machinery Racing and Paradigm Racing would start 1st and 2nd followed by a full grid of ironman, relay, and true endurance teams. The USBA now offers endurance racing entry as part of the weekend sprint racing entry fee, and it seems more racers are taking advantage as every round the grid has gotten bigger for this unique race format. When the lights went out the Precision Fab Machinery Zx10 piloted by Anthony Norton led the pack into turn 1 followed by Shane Turpin onboard the Paradigm Racing R6 and Josh Fisher in 3rd on board his relay entry ZX6r. As strategies unfolded to tackle the flag-to-flag race, the Pace set by the leaders was fiercely fast with Anthony posting laps consistently in the 1:31-1:32 range. After 26 laps, Anthony would hand over the Precision Fab Machinery Bike to Kohl Burmester who would take on a full load of fuel and head back on track. Around the halfway point, Shane Turpin had taken the Overall lead for around 8 laps when he would get the box call. Shane brought the Paradigm Racing bike down pitlane to hand over the reigns to fill in rider Alex Zinaich. Alex would take on a new tire and full load of fuel in a matter of seconds and be back on track for remainder of the race. During the paradigm pit stop, Kohl Burmester, Team owner and rider of the Precision Fab Machinery entry, would assume the lead. Meanwhile, the Hardline Excavation ironman entrants never seem to stop spinning laps as Mark Taylor Lead Richard Findlay and Robert Jojola in the class. Richard Findlay would suffer a mechanical costing him valuable time in the race but was able to rejoin and end up 3rd in class. Robert, better known around the paddock as JoJo, had a conservation strategy attempting to run the whole race without stopping for a break or fuel. JoJo finished 2nd in class and Mark Taylor stopping only once for a quick splash of fuel secured the ironman endurance Victory onboard his Zx4r. The overall Endurance lead would change hands once more as Burmester brought the Precision Fab Machinery bike down pitlane for another fuel stop and handed the bike back to Anthony Norton who would finish the race. Norton left pitlane on the same Dunlop tires he had started the race on, now in p2 overall trying to hunt down the race leader, Alex Zinaich. Norton would retake the lead with about 15 minutes left and the Precision Fab Machinery team would take the overall and true endurance class victory followed by Paradigm Racing in 2nd with the relay team of Josh Fisher, Ryan Breckenridge, and Chris Mousley 3rd overall but 1st in class. 2 more rounds of endurance remain with the final round being Double points, and 3 hours long on the Prestigious Perimeter Course. Don’t miss out on this epic event and Pre-Register at Utahsba.com

Team Endurance Podium.Photo by Crystal Doll — Team Endurance Podium. Photo by Crystal Doll

With Saturday Racing in the books, racers enjoyed tacos and podium ceremonies as they prepared for another full day of racing action on Sunday.

Sunday morning Kicked off with warm-up sessions that lead right into racing. The Weekend Garage Middleweight SBK Expert race kicked the day off with Shane Turpin leading the first race into turn one on the first lap followed closely by Josh Fisher and rookie expert racer Alex Cantrell in 3rd. Shane would lead the race start to finish but the battle for 2nd and 3rd would heat up as Cantrell and Fisher would battle over 2nd. After taking the 2nd spot, Cantrell would suffer a mechanical leaving Fisher in 2nd and promoting Nicholas Scmit to a podium position in 3rd to end the race.

In The Edge Powersports Open Superstock Expert race, Justin Delong would jump off to an early lead with pole sitter Anthony Norton starting the race from pit lane on his team endurance bike. By lap 5, Norton was on the hunt having moved through the field with Delong in sight. Anthony Norton made a move out of turn 2 and up the inside into turn 3 for the lead and would take the win a lap later with Justin 2nd Jerry Hicks, previous #1 plate holder making his return to the USBA podium in 3rd.

Anthony Norton Finishing 1st in Open Superstock. Photo by Richard Jellerson

Both the above-mentioned races served as precursors to the Premier Burt Brothers King of the Mountain Race. All the top Riders in the club take to the grid for the glory and the big payouts of the KOM Race.

Unfortunately, one of the top contenders, Justin Delong, was unable to make the race due to a mechanical, but there was no lack in talent or speed on this grid with some big names and former champions taking part. When the lights went out, the current KOM champion Anthony Norton took the lead and the holeshot followed closely by Brian Childree and Shane Turpin. Chris Mousley and Steven Marco battled for the 4th spot with Mousley taking the spot on the second lap. By lap 5 Norton still led Childree followed by Turpin with Mousley in 4th but Jerry Hicks having missed qualifying and started at the back of the grid had made his way up to 5th. Hicks made the move on Mousley for the 4th spot and started his charge to the podium. Norton out front had developed a gap and Childree seemed to be safe in 2nd with the laps winding down but Shane Turpin in 3rd on the Yamaha r6 was starting to feel the pressure of a hard Charging Jerry Hicks. When The Checkered Flag waved Your top 4 would consist of 4 current and former #1 plate holders for the club with Norton, Childree, Turpin and Hicks in that order, Hicks falling just short of the podium fight by less than a second. Chris Mousley would round out the Top5.

Left-to-Right Shane Turpin, Anthony Norton, Brian Childree. Photo by Richard Jellerson

When asked about his Race, Norton would have this to say: “I’m just super grateful. So Rad to be in such great company with Brian, Shane, And Jerry in this race. I looked up to all 3 of these guys when I first raced with USBA here in Utah and to be able to grid up and battle with them is such an honor. Can’t wait to do it again next round. Thanks to Kohl, my friend and Teammate for allowing me to race endurance with him and use our team bike for this race since my bike blew up this morning in warmup. My Dunlop tires were amazing, and I can’t thank Dale at Racers Edge enough for the continued support. I knew I couldn’t take a lap of with these guys behind me, so I just put my head down from the start and counted down the laps. Got to thank Precision Fab Machinery, Apex Assassins, Legal Ride, Crossbeam Builders and Vortex Racing for making this thing happen. Also, Happy Birthday to my Better Half Stacey, thankful to have her here with me this weekend, and her support always.”

Round 4 is in the books, and the penultimate round is just a few short weeks away. Registration is open for the final 2 rounds. Round 6 being the Grand Finale will be held on the Perimeter Circuit, a rider favorite, known for its key features and extremely fast front straight. The USBA would like to thank the continued support from its ridership and local community and especially the great group of sponsors, without whom this season wouldn’t be possible.

Round 5 August 9th-10th
Round 6 September 6th-7th

Visit Utahsba.com for full results and more information.

USBA 2025 Round 4 results RRW

2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Revs Up Milwaukee

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 23, 2025

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2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Revs Up Milwaukee

Dates Announced for 2026 H-D Homecoming Festival

The four-day 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival immersed the Milwaukee region in music and moto-culture July 10-13, drawing thousands of enthusiasts to Veterans Park, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Harley-Davidson Headquarters and Davidson Park, and to local Harley-Davidson dealerships.

The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival represents a commitment by Harley-Davidson to its hometown community and a way to promote this vibrant region. Next year’s annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival is scheduled for July 9-12, 2026, in Milwaukee.

Some key highlights of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival include:

Veterans Park on the Milwaukee Lakefront – Chris Stapleton Rocks the Main Stage

Chris Stapleton played to a sold-out crowd on the main stage following performances by additional acts including Turnpike Troubadours, Sierra Ferrell, 49 Winchester, The Droptines, ÖOF TATATÁ, and other artists to close out the event. The Monster Energy Freestyle Motocross Shows featuring pro riders Axell Hodges and Takayuki Higashino thrilled onlookers on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately, due to severe weather in the area, Harley-Davidson had to end Friday’s show earlier than hoped. Due to the shortened performance schedule, all 1-day Friday tickets purchased through official festival ticketing agent Front Gate Tickets will receive a full refund and all 2-day tickets purchased through Front Gate Tickets will receive a 50 percent refund.

“The decision to evacuate Veterans Park early on Friday was not made lightly, but safety is always our top priority — for our riders, our fans, and our employees,” said Theo Keetell, VP of Marketing. “We knew weather would become a factor later in the evening and made the call early to ensure everyone had time to seek shelter and get off the roads safely. Protecting our community comes first, always.”

The Harley-Davidson Museum/Milwaukee

On Thursday night the Harley-Davidson Museum hosted the Official Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival Kickoff Party and Military Appreciation Day, featuring a free concert performance by Buckcherry on the Harley-Davidson Museum Rockford Fosgate® stage. More than 15,000 motorcycles and more than 32,000 attendees visited the Harley-Davidson Museum during the run of the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival to experience the Ives Brothers Wall of Death Stunt Show, the V-Twin Visionary Custom Motorcycle Showcase and many more activities.

Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations/Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Guests enjoyed a self-guided tour of engine assembly and machining at Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls. A wide selection of 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles were available for free test rides.

Harley-Davidson Headquarters/Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee

A guided Juneau Avenue Historical Tour through and around the current company Headquarters that once served as the original manufacturing factory was enjoyed by guests. Juneau Avenue was also the starting point for the Women’s Ride on Saturday morning in memory of “the first lady of motorcycling” Nancy Davidson and supporting the Cancer Research Institute™. Davidson Park, the outdoor community hub created by the Harley-Davidson Foundation, hosted a relaxing oasis for riders with free music, an antique motorcycle show, and lawn games.

Harley-Davidson Dealership Events

Six Milwaukee-area authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships hosted events and entertainment during the run of the Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival. Those dealerships include House of Harley-Davidson (Greenfield), Milwaukee Harley-Davidson (Milwaukee), Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson (Thiensville), Uke’s Harley-Davidson (Kenosha), West Bend Harley-Davidson (West Bend), and Wisconsin Harley-Davidson (Oconomowoc).

Visit www.hdhomecoming.com and follow @hdhomecoming on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to know about the 2026 lineup, tickets, and more festival updates.

Assets from throughout the weekend can be found at https://h-dmediakit.com

About Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com.

MotoGP™ to race in Japan until 2030

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 23, 2025

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Five more visits to Motegi are confirmed for the most exciting sport on Earth.

MotoGP will return to the Mobility Resort Motegi until 2030. Japan is an established and important market for the sport, welcoming a fanbase renowned around the world for its commitment and passion for MotoGP.

With the full 2026 calendar soon to be revealed, fans can look forward to another five years of the Japanese Grand Prix as a highlight of the flyaways.

Tsuyoshi Saito, President, Honda Mobilityland Corporation: “We are very pleased to announce that we will be hosting MotoGP Japan at Mobility Resort Motegi in and after 2026. We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards Mr. Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports and everyone who has been a great support in extending this hosting contract.

“We will continue to aim for further development of motorcycle sports and sustainable event management. As we make the most of the rich natural environment of Motegi, we will keep working to present Grand Prix that can be enjoyed by many more fans. In cooperation with local residents of Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures and the town of Motegi and various government agencies, we hope to offer even more attractive Grand Prix events than before.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports: “Japan is important for MotoGP. Motegi always puts on a fantastic show and is a point of reference on the calendar for its event organisation. Japanese MotoGP fans are incredibly knowledgeable and we’re very happy to confirm we’ll race with them until 2030.”

Video: King Kenny Roberts, Icon & 3-Time World Champion

John Ulrich

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July 22, 2025

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Video: King Kenny Roberts, Icon & 3-Time World Champion

Kenny Roberts, a legendary figure in motorcycle racing, is celebrated for his many remarkable achievements, including winning two AMA Grand National Championships and three consecutive FIM 500cc Grand Prix World Championships. His fierce competitiveness and innovative riding style revolutionized the sport, making him a pioneer for generations of racers.

(Editorial Note: Kenny Roberts’ memorabilia now lives in the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and he served as Grand Marshall of the Barber Vintage Festival in 2024. He currently is running his own MotoAmerica Talent Cup team with young racer Kody Kopp.)

Watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/M7Xq-vxS9iw

R.I.P.: Businessman, Rider, Sponsor, Collector Daniel Schoenewald

John Ulrich

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July 22, 2025

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R.I.P.: Businessman, Rider, Sponsor, Collector Daniel Schoenewald

Editorial Note: Over a period of decades, Daniel Schoenewald sponsored several racers in AMA competition, including his son Tristan, Jake Zemke, Rich Oliver and others. A celebration of his life was held last weekend and attracted hundreds of people from all over the world. His official obituary follows:

Daniel Schoenewald, who built a successful servo drive business that powers motion control systems for thousands of products worldwide and transformed a lifelong passion for riding motorcycles into an expansive collection and global emblem of his philanthropic spirit, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, from a heart attack. He was 71.

Daniel Schoenewald with one of his favorite bikes, a Norton. He rode the bikes in his collection. Photo courtesy Kaming Ko.

A soft-spoken man, his endless stories of living in Tripoli, Libya, working oil rigs off the Gulf coast, Alaska and West Africa, group rides along Mulholland Highway to the Rock Store, and landing Steve McQueen’s 1942 Indian Sport Scout, sounded like legendary lore but were in fact a rich tapestry of Daniel living life to the fullest. This would often be followed with an expansive story that then turned into a shaggy dog intentionally silly with an even sillier, long drawn-out, impeccable punch line that led to chuckles, snorts, smiles and laughs.

Daniel Schoenewald was born on March 12, 1954, in Venezuela to Don and Norma Schoenewald. Daniel’s father was a geologist, which took the family around the world to Venezuela, Libya, Singapore and finally Dallas, Texas. Daniel went to boarding school in Rome, Italy and Switzerland. He graduated from Richardson (Texas) High School in 1972 and then North Texas State (Now University of North Texas) in 1982. Daniel’s travels helped shape his incredible intellect, wisdom, entrepreneurialism, selflessness, and values rooted in kindness and sharing with others.

In 1983, Daniel married Felicia Rakauskas, an Australian who was always by his side, helping support many charitable causes – donating time, money, and resources and community programs. An adoring husband, devoted father and grandfather, Felicia survives him, as do a son and daughter, Tylia Long (Dustin) and Tristan Schoenewald (Jessica), six grandchildren, Riella, Elliot, and Jaxton Long; Stevie and Avery Schoenewald with another Schoenewald on the way; sister Darnella DeLisse, brother DJ; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brother David and granddaughter Aurora Long.

In 1987, Daniel Schoenewald founded ADVANCED Motion Controls (AMC) with his partner Sándor Barta. The international business has built and shipped nearly 3 million servo axes worldwide from their Camarillo headquarters.

“I didn’t want to be the biggest I just wanted to be the best,” said Daniel in a quote on AMC’s website, where you will also find his humorous ways in a blog post by an AMC Marketing Engineer titled, “What is a Servo Drive? From Basics to Expert,” with “basics” explained to a 5-year-old. “You can stop whenever you feel comfortable,” the post quips.

A mentor to many, Daniel was a pillar of the Camarillo and Ventura County community he called home for more than three decades. Whether through the Rotary Club of Camarillo Sunrise, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, A Taste of Camarillo, or kidSTREAM Children’s Museum, Daniel lent his expertise to many community projects and programs.

Every year, Daniel opened his private motorcycle collection up to the public, culminating in an annual ride with the Southern California Norton Owners Club. The 20,000 square foot area above AMC’s offices houses rows and rows of rare Ducatis, Triumphs, and other performance bikes all for riding on the streets or on a racetrack. Daniel was not afraid to put miles on even his most prized bikes. “I don’t want to have a show bike… These bikes get ridden,” Daniel told the Camarillo Acorn in a 2020 article featuring his collection.

Witnessing the array of helmets, riding gear, motorcycle parts, shining chrome and a one-of-a-kind collection, friend Dale Wagler described it as watching a kid in the candy store. Except Daniel owned the candy, the store, and shared it with everyone. When he wasn’t adding another ride to his collection, he was inviting others in his tight knit motorcycle community to take one out for a spin.

Riding a sea of successes and triumphs, Daniel approached life with generosity, humility, love, a smile and by being present; around Daniel, you were the most important person. He was so much to so many. Daniel’s passing is profound. His legacy of memorable encounters, lives touched, people inspired, and giving nature, will live on for generations to come. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer.

Godspeed Daniel. Enjoy the ride.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Daniel’s memory to the Daniel Schoenewald Memorial Fund with the Camarillo Breakfast Rotary Foundation, Inc. https://tinyurl.com/ClickHeretoHonorDaniel.

Talent Cup: Ice Barn Racing Adds Engineering Students To Crew

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 22, 2025

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Talent Cup: Ice Barn Racing Adds Engineering Students To Crew

In order to bolster the team’s technical prowess and help develop the next generation of motorsports technical talent, Ice Barn Racing welcomes aboard two engineering students from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Ayden Snedigar and Thornton Thomas have joined team rider Solly Mervis’s crew. Mervis himself, from Carmel, Indiana, is also an engineering student at Rose-Hulman.

Snedigar and Thomas will be with the team this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as Mervis competes in round four of the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul Championship, which will be part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, also taking place this weekend at Mid-Ohio.

Ayden Snedigar (kneeling) and Thornton Thomas are applying their motorsports engineering prowess to the Ice Barn Racing Team. Photo courtesy of Ice Barn Racing

A junior at Rose-Hulman, Snedigar, who is from Monroe, Ohio, is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in computer science, He has served as a Front Desk and Machine Shop Supervisor at Rose-Hulman’s Branam & Kramer Innovation Center where he is gaining valuable experience in manufacturing and machine shop operations. Snedigar also completed a internship at Hydrotech Inc. where he worked on the Rose-Hulman Grand Prix Engineering Team to develop and refine MoTeC ECU strategies.

Thomas, a junior from Arlington, Virginia, is also pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, and he is no stranger to motorsports and data analytics. This past year, he served as the Suspension Sub-Team Lead and Lead Driver for Rose-Hulman’s Grand Prix Engineering Team. He successfully inherited and completed the team’s suspension build mid-year, redesigned custom components to resolve clearance issues, and led the design of an electric vehicle suspension system, utilizing OptimumKinematics, SolidWorks, and ANSYS during the process.

“Professional motorsports continues to see technology play an integral role in the success of race teams,” commented Ice Barn Racing Team owner Josh Mervis. “Ice Barn’s goal is to provide talented students with opportunities to experience the real-world pressures of professional racing. The experience Thornton and Ayden are getting as crew members on the Ice Barn Racing Team give them insights that go way beyond textbooks and classroom learning, while helping to prepare them for successful careers after graduation.”

Thomas (left) and Snedigar (right) work on fellow Rose-Hulman student Solly Mervis’s Krämer APX-350 MA Talent Cup machine. Photo courtesy of Ice Barn Racing

Ice Barn Racing, located in Carmel, Indiana, was founded in 2023 to support Solly Mervis’s racing journey. The team and operation are dedicated to bolstering and propelling Mervis as an exceptional role model for young individuals.

Here’s this weekend’s schedule for the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul Championship at Mid-Ohio:

• Friday
11:35 am – Talent Cup Practice 1 – 25 minutes
4:30 pm – Talent Cup Qualifying 1 – 30 min

• Saturday
8:30 am – Talent Cup Qualifying 2 – 30 minutes
12 Noon – Talent Cup Race 1 – 10 Laps

• Sunday
9:40 am – Talent Cup Warm Up – 15 minutes
12 Noon – Talent Cup Race 2 – 10 laps

Fun Track Dayz Continues Its Youth Racer Program

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 22, 2025

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Fun Track Dayz Continues Its Youth Racer Program

The 2025 Season Youth Racer Program, sponsored by Fun Track Dayz invites racers age 13 to 17, with prior track or race experience or a race license from any race organization in the USA, to ride and utilize Fun Track Dayz’ instructors at no cost at any of Fun Track Dayz’ Thunderhill East Events on a 250cc and up motorcycle and Thunderhill West Events on a 125cc and up motorcycle.

With this program, Fun Track Dayz, desires to enable young racers, who gain skills and techniques on the go kart tracks, to gain more experience on the bigger road race tracks. (Thunderhill Raceway Park allows 13 year olds).

Fun Track Dayz strongly believes that Youth Racers are our future.

Anyone interested in being part of our Youth Racer Program please contact us at [email protected]

Requirements:

Must be 13 to 17 years old
Must have a valid race license and/or track experience in the USA
250cc+ motorcycle is required for Thunderhill East
125cc+ motorcycle is required for Thunderhill West
Must run Fun Track Dayz stickers on motorcycle and promote Fun Track Dayz on all their social media platforms.

All Youth Racers will start out in the Novice(C)-Group on their first track day out on the “big” track and will be assigned an AFM licensed instructor for evaluation and coaching.

The first Novice (C)-Group session is always a lead and follow session giving the Youth Racer the chance to learn the track layout and lines. If the Youth Racer exceeds the Novice (C)-Group pace, we will move the rider into the next group.

Important: In order to sign up your Youth Racer and attend one of our Thunderhill events at no cost, you must contact [email protected] at least two weeks prior to an event to inform us you will be attending.

If you are unable to contact us prior to one of our Thunderhill events show up to our Day Of Registration Table with your Youth Racer.

Guardian or Parent MUST BE PRESENT.

Or contact Augie Weber on his cellphone: (707) 246-7213

MotoAmerica Talent Cup Joins AMA Vintage Days This Weekend

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 22, 2025

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MotoAmerica Talent Cup Joins AMA Vintage Days This Weekend

MotoAmerica’s Young Racers To Make VMD Debut At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, July 25-27, In Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul

IRVINE, CA (July 22, 2025) – For the second time in the 2025 season, MotoAmerica’s up-and-coming young racers will represent the MotoAmerica Championship as a Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul round will be a featured event in the ever-popular AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Much like the opening round (and debut) of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul that was held as a standalone MotoAmerica event alongside the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, the Talent Cup will be the only MotoAmerica class in action at Vintage Motorcycle Days (VMD).

The weekend action for the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup will include a practice session and a provisional qualifying session on Friday, a final qualifying session on Saturday morning, and then, race one is at Noon on Saturday and race two is on Sunday, also at Noon (all times Eastern).

With three rounds and six races under its belt, the Talent Cup has proven to be exactly what was hoped as it has shown the wide variety of talent in the class with a lot of that talent fighting it out at the front of the pack.

Four different racers have won the six races thus far – Alessandro Di Mario, Sam Drane, Bodie Paige, and Hank Vossberg – and those four scattered across the country to race motorcycles in different disciplines/classes during the break in the Talent Cup series that started after the May 30 round at Road America.

The championship leader going into VMD at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario, and the 16-year-old from Lexington, Kentucky, has been busy beating up on his rivals in the MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup series on his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660. Di Mario has won five races in a row after finishing second in the first three races of the season. Di Mario is far and away the championship leader with a gap of 67 points over second place.

Di Mario comes into Mid-Ohio riding a wave of confidence that will make him difficult to beat. He also arrives with a 21-point lead after winning three of the first six races in the Talent Cup series. He has yet to finish off the podium.

Di Mario is being chased in the championship by a pair of Australians who spent the break between Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul races doing battle in flat track races, including the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. Those two riders are Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane and Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige, the latter of which earned the prestigious Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award for top performer at the event.

The two Aussies are both just 15 years old and were born four days apart.

Drane is 21 points behind Di Mario and 20 points ahead of third-placed Paige. As mentioned earlier, both have won Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul races in 2025.

Jones Honda’s Julian Correa is fourth in the championship and just a point behind Paige. Correa, however, won’t be racing at Mid-Ohio as a prior commitment will see him racing in England the same weekend.

Fifth-ranked Hank Vossberg has also been a busy young man during the hiatus in Talent Cup rounds as he’s been racing as Di Mario’s teammate on the Robem Engineering Twins Cup team. And he’s doing quite well, thank you very much, jumping all the way up to fifth in the standings after not even competing in the first four races. Since his class debut at Ridge Motorsports Park in round three, Vossberg has finished fourth, second, third and second. Impressive.

Vossberg will be back in action on his Tytlers Cycle Racing-backed Krämer APX-350 MA at Mid-Ohio, 22 points behind Correa and two points ahead of MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher. Dreher has scored points in every round with her two fourth-place finishes highlighting her season thus far.

Royalty Racing’s Carson King is seventh in the title chase, just three points ahead of Rossi Motorsports Powered By 3:16’s Rossi Garcia.

Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp sits ninth in his first season of road racing of any kind. The high point of Kopp’s season so far was his sixth in race two at Road America, highlighted by the fact that he raced in the lead group and was less than a second behind race-winner Di Mario.

Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt rounds out the top 10 heading to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Pre-Mid-Ohio Notes…

MotoAmerica will return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, August 15-17, for a full round of MotoAmerica Championship action, headlined by two Superbike races that will feature the likes of Josh Herrin, Cameron Beaubier, Bobby Fong, Jake Gagne and the rest of the premier class in MotoAmerica.

In addition to the Superbike class, the August 15-17 weekend will also feature Mission King Of The Baggers, Motovation Supersport, Stock 1000, and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. For ticket information, visit https://midohio.com/tickets/motoamerica

This year marks the first year of the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul as it replaces the Junior Cup Championship that was introduced in 2018 to take over from the KTM RC 390 Cup. The past champions of the class for up-and-coming young racers are as follows: Gage McAllister (2015), Brandon Paasch (2016), Benjamin Smith (2017), Alex Dumas (2018), Rocco Landers (2019/2020), Tyler Scott (2021), Cody Wyman (2022), Avery Dreher (2023), and Matthew Chapin (2024).

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica social channels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+

AFT Reunites Rally & Races for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 21, 2025

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AFT Reunites Rally & Races for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota. With the help of Caterpillar’s cutting-edge grade and payload technology, AFT Events and the Jackpine Gypsies will construct a one-of-a-kind hybrid track featuring both dirt and asphalt sections that will provide exciting challenges for riders and a thrilling experience for fans to watch.

With the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track Doubleheader kicking off the week on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, the updated date for the third AFT National will provide a thrilling close to the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally week.

Tripleheader of American Flat Track Nationals at the 85th Sturgis Rally

With the addition of the August 8 Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will now host all three of the American Flat Track Nationals during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Jackpine Gypsies are the founders of the Black Hills Rally & Races which started in 1938 with a flat track motorcycle race and has grown into the cultural center of American motorcycling that it is today. With the 2025 schedule of racing at Jackpine Gypsies, fans will once again have the opportunity to experience multiple rounds of AMA Pro Racing-sanctioned professional motorcycle competition at one of the country’s longest-running AMA-chartered motorcycle clubs.

Here’s the stacked schedule of American Flat Track events scheduled to take place at Jackpine Gypsies during rally week in 2025:

Monday, August 4 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I: Round 10 of the 2025 season features the new Mission Triple Challenge format with three consecutive races for the top 16 riders in the AFT Singles and Mission AFT SuperTwins classes, plus the season debut of the AFT AdventureTrackers division.

Tuesday, August 5 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II: Round 11 of the season, all three classes will take on the traditional flat track format of Heats, LCQs and Main Events under the lights.

Friday, August 8 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT: Round 12 of the season, where riders will tackle a TT course that includes portions of the Short Track and surrounding area with right-hand turns, a jump and even an asphalt section for the first time at this venue. This is a can’t-miss finale to AFT’s Rally Week presence.

Gates open for fans at 4:30pm MT each day, with practice & qualifying set to kick off at 5:00 p.m. MT and with opening ceremonies scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MT, the stars of American Flat Track are set to provide three nights of bar-banging, dirt track motorcycle racing for rally-goers and racing enthusiasts alike.

AFT AdventureTrackers Expansion

Not only will the world’s fastest flat track motorcycle racers in Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT Singles presented by KICKER classes be gunning for precious championship points, but fans will also witness the thrilling return of the AFT AdventureTrackers class at all three Sturgis events.

The new AFT AdventureTrackers class debuted last year on the streets of downtown Sturgis, showcasing intrepid racers on dual-sport/adventure motorcycles and tapping into the Class C racing roots that served as the foundation of both the rally and the sport of flat track. In addition, the AFT AdventureTracker class is now a four-round AMA Pro Racing National Championship, starting in Sturgis and ending at the Peoria TT on August 16, 2025, where the inaugural class champion will receive the coveted AMA National #1 plate.

As all four rounds for AFT AdventureTrackers are now scheduled to take place at traditional flat track venues, adjustments to the technical rules will be made to provide additional opportunities for participation from manufacturers and riders with mid-displacement dual-adventure motorcycles.

Fan Experience Highlights

The new partnership between AFT Events and the Jackpine Gypsies will also bring entertainment features to the fan experience, including:

Free Pit Access: Every ticket includes paddock access from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., meaning every fan will have a pit pass during those hours to get up close and personal with the stars of the sport.

Family-Friendly Admission: Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult, making it an affordable outing for families. Student general admission is just $20 with ID, so college and high school fans don’t miss out.

Pre-Race Q&A: Get insider insights with rider Q&A sessions before Opening Ceremonies. Hear from championship contenders about how they plan to tackle the short track and the TT course.

Choose Your Viewing Experience: There are plenty of ways to catch the action, from grass-roots hillside seating to upgraded seating options in the main grandstand, portable stadium chairs or VIP access for those looking for premium comfort and enhanced views.

Tickets for all three races, the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II (August 4 & 5) and the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT (August 8), are now available via Tixr, American Flat Track’s official ticketing vendor.

To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-i-144070

To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-ii-144071

To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Super TT tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-151359

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2025. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1

FOX Sports coverage of the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, August 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).

For the full season broadcast schedule and more information on Progressive AFT, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

Ride for Mary: A Cross-Country Tribute Honoring Mary McGee

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 21, 2025

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Ride for Mary: A Cross-Country Tribute Honoring Mary McGee

Starting this August, riders worldwide are invited to “Ride 4 Mary”, which will be a tribute to honor the late Mary McGee, motorcycling trailblazer and beloved icon.

At the heart of this global tribute is a profoundly personal ride: On August 30, Mary’s longtime friend and fellow motorcyclist Ruth Belcher will depart from Marysville, Washington, embarking on a coast-to-coast ride in Mary’s honor.

Her destination: Portland, Maine, to attend the Women’s International Motorcycle Association (WIMA) Rally and 75th anniversary, where riders from nearly 20 countries will gather in celebration. She will be making two key stops along the way: on September 4, Wailin’ Wayne Weekend, Nelsonville, Ohio, to connect with ADV riders, and on September 5, visit the AMA Hall of Fame, Pickerington, Ohio to visit the Mary McGee exhibit with fellow riders.

Honoring a Trailblazer

Mary McGee was the first woman in the U.S. to race motorcycles professionally. She earned her competition license in 1960, competed in the legendary Baja 1000, and became the first woman to race in an AMA-sanctioned motorcycle event. But Mary’s influence goes far beyond milestones and medals.

Her humor, grit, and generosity made her a mentor and role model to generations of riders. She told stories of riding in borrowed gear and falling in the dirt more times than she could count, always getting up and going again. Mary showed us courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the choice to ride through it.

Mary passed away in November 2024 at the age of 87. Ride for Mary is an opportunity to honor her spirit and continue her story not with words, but with motorcycles and community.

Ruth’s Ride: A Tribute from the Heart

Ruth’s solo ride isn’t a ceremonial gesture. It’s a journey of memory, sisterhood, and promise, an act of devotion to the woman who changed her life and the lives of so many others.

“Mary inspired me as she did thousands to ride with more courage, release the fear, and twist the throttle,” says Ruth. “This ride is for her. For all she stood for. And for the riders still to come.”

Her journey will span thousands of miles, but every rider, anywhere in the world, is invited to ride alongside her in spirit or on the road between August 30 and September 7, 2025.

Ruth has gathered a fantastic team of women who loved Mary and have rallied together to support this heartfelt tribute and global movement. View the Team Page to learn more about these dedicated women riders.

Mary McGee. Photo courtesy Ride4Mary Team.

Join the Ride or Host Your Own

Ride for Mary is open to everyone of all genders, all bikes, and all roads. Whether you ride solo, with friends, or lead a group, you’re invited to be part of this historic tribute.

Here’s how to be a supporter:

● Ride in Mary’s name between August 30 and September 7, 2025

● List your ride on the official website, fill out a short form to share your ride date and details at www.ride4mary.com.

● Invite fellow riders to join you.

● Download free ride banners and digital assets

● Share your ride using the hashtags: #Ride4Mary #RidelikeMary #MotorcycleMary #BajaMary #MaryMcGee

● Join Ruth and others at the WIMA-USA Rally in Portland, Maine

● Be a voice for @Ride4Mary and/or host a screening of Motorcycle Mary at a biker event you will be attending. Film details: https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt32220579/

Whether you’re riding to a coffee stop, through your city, or across the country, every mile honors Mary’s memory.

Why We Ride 4 Mary

For every rider who ever questioned their strength.

Mary made us laugh, believe, and ride harder for every moment.

For the freedom she lived for, and the legacy she leaves behind.

Ride for Mary is not just a tribute to the past; it’s a reminder that her courage lives on in every rider who gets on the bike and keeps going.

About Ride for Mary

Ride for Mary is a global tribute ride honoring the life and legacy of Mary McGee, road racer, desert rider, motorsport icon, and eternal source of inspiration for the motorcycling community.

Special thanks to Mary McGee’s Family, Haly Watson, and Breakwaters Studios for their support and collaboration.

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Anthony Norton (83). Photo by Richard Jellerson