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MotoGP: 850cc Engines And Many Other Changes Starting In 2027

Welcome to the future of MotoGP™: new bikes in 2027

Safer, more sustainable and even more spectacular – get ready for more MotoGP™ than ever as new regulations land in 2027

 
Monday, 06 May 2024

MotoGP™ will introduce new bikes from 2027, with new regulations set to make the sport safer, more sustainable and even more spectacular. The new machines will be more road relevant and more efficient, powering global sustainability, and are designed to create even better racing and even more overtaking. Welcome to the future of MotoGP™.

ENGINES

From 2027, engine size will be reduced from 1000cc to 850cc. This will decrease top speeds, making the sport safer, and increase mileage, making it more efficient and sustainable. The maximum bore will reduce from 81 to 75 millimetres, which will also limit performance. This makes the engines more road-relevant at the same time as ensuring they keep the characteristics that make MotoGP™ as spectacular as it is.

To make the sport even more efficient, the maximum number of engines allowed for each rider in a season will also reduce, from seven to six.

FUEL

As already announced, MotoGP™ will race with 100% sustainable fuel from 2027 – rising from the minimum 40% the sport has raced with since 2024. As part of the new regulations, fuel tank capacity will also reduce, from 22 litres to 20, and riders will be allowed to use 11 litres during the Tissot Sprint.

AERODYNAMICS

Aerodynamics will be reduced and more tightly controlled from 2027, with the aim of minimising their negative effects. The width of the top of the front fairing will be 50mm narrower and the nose will be pushed back 50mm, reducing the effect of aero where it matters, on the straights and the braking areas. This will create even closer racing, with even more overtaking.

At the back, the aero behind the rider will be part of the homologation from 2027, and teams will only be allowed to update that once per season to control costs.

RIDE-HEIGHT AND HOLESHOT DEVICES

In the new era from 2027, all ride-height and holeshot devices will be banned. That will control performance and make the sport safer, especially during race starts. This will also give even more importance to the skill of each rider, just like aero, is aimed at increasing their ability to overtake.

GPS DATA

To level the playing field even further, GPS data from all riders will be available to all teams after each session. Providing data to all competitors offers better opportunities to progress for the less performing teams and riders, and at a controlled cost. Access to this range of data will help make the sport safer, and it will also increase the level of insight available to fans around the world.

CONCESSIONS

The current concession system, introduced at the end of the 2023 season, will continue – but as the new technical regulations come into force in 2027, all manufacturers will start the season in Rank B. They will then be assessed again mid-season, in summer 2027, and can change rank up or down to have access to more or less concessions. This reactive system means manufacturers’ performance is taken into account from Day 1, keeping the playing field as close as possible as a new era begins.

For the riders, for the sport, for the show: MotoGP™ in 2027 will be safer, more sustainable, and even more spectacular than ever. 

 
GPC: 2027 MotoGP™ technical regulations

The full Grand Prix Commission document detailing the regulations can be found below.

 

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ASRA: Race Results From Pittsburgh International Race Complex

Race results from the ASRA Championship Series event held May 4-5 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, in Wampum, Pennsylvania. For more information, go to www.asraracing.com.

 

DAY 1 RACES - RACE 14 THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 14 THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 1 GTO EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 1 GTO EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 2+3 GTL EX + AM 400 GT EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 2+3 GTL EX + AM 400 GT EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 4 GTU EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 4 GTU EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 5 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 5 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 6 ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 7 UNLIMITED SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 8+9 300 400 SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 10+11+12 F-40 MW F-40 LW F-40 - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 13 MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 14A LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 15 MIDDLEWEIGHT GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 16+17 300 400 SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 18 UNLIMITED GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 19 HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 20 ASRA SPORTBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 21 ASRA THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 22 ASRA 400 - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 23 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER RACE 2 - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 24 ASRA SUPERSTOCK - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 25+26 400GP LIGHTWEIGHT GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 27 MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 28 UNLIMITED SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 28 UNLIMITED SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 29+30 LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 29+30 LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced

British Superbike: Race One Results From Oulton Park

Race 1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Irwin takes poignant first victory for Hager PBM Ducati in their new era

Glenn Irwin claimed the poignant first win for the Hager PBM Ducati in their new era as he pushed to the front of the field on the opening laps, hitting the lead on lap three and then held off Christian Iddon to celebrate victory. 

At the start of the race, Ryan Vickers had launched off the line to lead the pack from Kyle Ryde, Glenn Irwin and Christian Iddon. The Hager PBM Ducati rider was determined, moving into second at Shell Oils corner on the opening lap, and then made his move on Vickers for the lead at Hizzys a lap later.

As Glenn Irwin held the lead, Iddon was on the move and he moved from fourth into second by lap four with a decisive pass on Vickers at Old Hall. Iddon then set his sights on his Ducati rival and the gap continued to change between the pair throughout the race, but despite a dramatic last lap moment, Irwin had the edge.

The win gives the PBM team an emotional first victory under the new leadership of Jordan and Frank Bird.

Iddon celebrated a strong second place, whilst the battle for third was raging between the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing pairing and a determined Tommy Bridewell. Ryde charged into a podium position on lap 12 at Lodge and was able to bridge a minor advantage. However, Bridewell was in the hunt and he claimed fourth place with five laps to go, pushing Vickers back into fifth.

Vickers and Danny Kent scrapped for fifth with the pair trading places until the finish line, with Vickers holding the advantage from his McAMS Racing Yamaha rival by 0.093s at the chequered flag.

Jason O’Halloran held off the earlier challenges from Rory Skinner to take seventh with Josh Brookes and Leon Haslam completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 1 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +1.069s
  3. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +2.069s
  4. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +2.588s
  5. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +5.885s
  6. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +5.978s
  7. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +8.150s
  8. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) +10.501s
  9. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +12.726s
  10. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +12.894s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 47
  2. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 44
  3. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 40
  4. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 38
  5. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 37
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 25
  7. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 23
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 21
  9. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) 19
  10. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) 19

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Glenn Irwin

Hager PBM Ducati

“I got quite a good launch off the line, as did Kyle from pole and Ryan. I knew Ryan looked like he had really good pace from the Free Practice runs, so I was quite eager to have a look at him.

“I managed to get Kyle quite easily out of Turn three, the new tarmac is helping the Ducati and its weaknesses of edge grip because its so grippy round Cascades that we can now match the Yamahas in that corner and use our speed.

“Ryan was more difficult to pass. They clearly were running two different set-ups in power because his bike was really fast, to be truthfully honest, kind of surprising. I obviously passed him in Knickerbrook which you wouldn’t pass a Yamaha usually in there and that was more for a bit of fun, it was on lap one, that’s all that was. And then you think, ‘oh am I showing my hand too early’ but it was a bit of craic and yeah we enjoyed the race.

“Fair play to Iddo, it’s nice to see him competitive again. I said in the Eurosport interview, I think their bike was not the same spec as ours last year in terms of some chassis components. They now have that and he was really, really strong. So hats off to him, its always good to be competitive after a year or so when you haven’t been.

“I’m happy for other people as well but just grateful to represent this amazing team. Thanks to Hager for stepping up and all the other team sponsors. First monkey off my back this year and we can go and have another two cracks at it tomorrow.”

FIM JuniorGP: Salmela Wins At Estoril

Editorial Note: In European Talent Cup, American Kristian Daniel Jr. qualified sixth, DNF in wet Race One, and finished 15th in wet Race Two.

 

Flying Finn Salmela charges hard to ignite FIM JuniorGP™ title bid in Estoril

Six races in Portugal didn’t disappoint as mixed weather conditions throw up some surprise results at the Circuito do Estoril

Rain, sun, then a bit more rain was the order of the day as a fascinating day of FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship played out at the Circuito do Estoril, with debut winners emerging from the tricky conditions. Rico Salmela (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP Junior Team) became a JuniorGP™ winner for the first time as Carlos Cano (SeventyTwo ARTBOX Racing Team) doubled up in the European Talent Cup, while Mattia Casadei (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) and Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) shared the spoils in Moto2™. Meanwhile, in the Stock race, Adrian Rodriguez (SF Racing) became a winner in the class for the very first time. 
 
With the rain stopping an hour or so before JuniorGP™ lights out, large parts of the Estoril surface had dried up as mixed tyre options were selected for the only race of the day. Jesus Rios (MRE Talent) and Casey James O’Gorman (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) were two of the top riders who opted for at least one wet tyre, but the eventual podium finishers all went for slick front, slick rear. 

Salmela wasn’t in the fight for the podium at the start, but the Finn bridged the gap rapidly and once he hit the front, there was no looking back. O’Gorman suffered a late crash out of P2 just as the Irishman was piling on the pressure, which left polesitter Cormac Buchanan (AGR Team) and Marcos Uriarte (CFMOTO Aspar Junior Team) to squabble over P2 and P3. In the end, Salmela won by 2.5s as Uriarte pipped third place Buchanan to P2. Rios crossed the line in P26 to pick up no points from Estoril as he aims to bounce back on home turf in Barcelona next time out. 

Race 1 was all about Casadei’s wet weather dance to a commanding victory as the Italian sailed to his first 25 points in the class. 12 seconds was his advantage at the chequered flag over second place Jorge Navarro (Forward EEST Racing), the experienced Spaniard picking up a podium in his first outing, as Taiga Hada (GAS UP Racing Team) returned to the rostrum for the first time since 2021 with a well earned P3. 

Race 2 saw contrasting conditions emerge as a dry race unfolded, with Garcia producing a scintillating comeback to claim a debut win from P15. Casadei didn’t have an answer for the Spaniard in the afternoon but a P2 – and 45 more points – sees him take the Championship lead into Round 3. Third place went to Alberto Ferrandez (Finetwork Team), that’s his second podium of the season, with Alberto Surra (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) crashing out in Race 2 as the Italian endures a tougher weekend at the office in Estoril. 

It was wet, but it was a wonderful performance from Cano in the opening European Talent Cup race of the day as the young Spaniard proved a ray of sunshine amid the miserable Estoril conditions on Sunday morning. The #71 went from pole to the top step in Portugal with almost six seconds in his back pocket as Misano victor Marco Morelli (MLav Racing) settled for second, with Fernando Bujosa (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) coming through the long lap penalty loop and some stiff competition for the final podium place. Victory saw Cano move to within 20 points of title leader Morelli, with a second race to come.

It was a case of same outcome, different circumstances in Race 2 as Cano made it a perfect Portuguese weekend with another win, but this time it was much closer than a few hours earlier. In the dry conditions, the top 10 crossed the line 0.9s apart in a brilliant ETC encounter that saw Jesus Torres (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) and Valentine Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) stand on the rostrum for the first time in 2024. After Morelli crashed out in Race 2, Cano tops the Championship heading to Barcelona. 

In the final race of the day, drama was delivered in spades. Rodriguez came from P4 to take a maiden Stock Championship victory in a restarted race, with Iker Garcia (Yamaha GV Racing) and Francisco Ruiz (DR Andifer Team) debuting on the podium in the class.

Having seen the track dry out after morning rain, the heavens opened once more after just three laps, with polesitter and then race leader Dino Iozzo (IUM Motorsports) highsiding and hitting the deck coming out of Turn 9. The red flags waved and the race restarted, but without the South African on pole as he and teammate Declan Van Rosmalen launched from pitlane after deciding not to go out with the rest of the field. That left Rodriguez unobstructed as he got the perfect launch, though Garcia, Ruiz and Alex Millan (Team Zivimotor) all took turns in the lead.

It was a tight-knit quartet until the final lap, when Rodriguez then posted the best race lap as he stole a march to victory, with Millan the one to lose out in an entertaining podium battle. Lorenzo Dall Porta (Yamaha GV Racing), Misano winner and current Championship leader, came home in a lonely P5 to preserve his lead.

What a weekend in Estoril! New winners emerge as Barcelona for Round 3 now appears on the horizon. 

You can also find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the championship on the official website: www.fimjuniorgp.com

R&G And Eazi-Grip Announce New Strategic Partnership

R&G AND EAZI-GRIP ANNOUNCE NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Hampshire-based R&G and fellow British brand Eazi-Grip are proud to announce a new strategic partnership, beginning with immediate effect. The new collaboration will see Eazi-Grip’s industry-leading range of products bolstered via R&G’s extensive global distributor network as well as made available to riders, teams, and visitors at British Superbikes through the R&G Technical Centre.

As two of the leading premium aftermarket motorcycle accessory brands in the UK, this new strategic partnership will help strengthen both R&G’s and Eazi-Grip’s offerings even further. The collaboration will see the two work together to prioritise the rapid development of their ranges for the latest machines as they hit the market.

R&G will be stocking and distributing, on an off-the-shelf basis, Eazi-Grip’s market-leading ranges, starting with its ‘Evo’ and ‘Pro’ Tank Grips, which are used and respected globally by top race teams and many thousands of leisure riders, on both road and track. These products will also be made available via R&G’s extensive global network of distributors and dealers, while R&G will also help bolster new releases and marketing campaigns.

With a large presence in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G will also be adding the Eazi-Grip tank grips to the R&G Technical Centre, which features at all eleven rounds of the series, ensuring they are available to all riders, teams, and members of the public who visit.

Simon Hughes, Managing Director of R&G, said, “We are thrilled that Eazi-Grip has chosen to partner with us and look forward to this being one of our leading distributed brands, alongside Denali and Barkbusters, and, of course, R&G!”

Andy Sherlock, Works Director of Eazi-Grip, said, “Our companies have long admired each other’s success and see a lot of synergies, and so this is a logical and exciting move for us.”

Jack Taylor, Race & Sponsorship Manager at R&G, said “Eazi-Grip’s products are very highly regarded in the racing world, and we look forward to increasing their visibility in paddocks worldwide, be that in BSB, WSBK, MotoAmerica or MotoGP.”

You can stay up-to-date with the latest news by following R&G on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. For product and dealer opportunities, please contact 01420 89007 / [email protected] or an R&G Sales Agent.

REV’IT! Opens First Physical Store, In Denver, Colorado

REV’IT! opens first brand store in Denver, USA

DENVER, CO, USA – REV’IT! opened its first physical store in the heart of Denver, Colorado in the United States. With a 6,204 square-foot (576m²) store in the up-and-coming Denver RiNo Arts District, the Dutch brand is looking to provide a place where creativity, cutting-edge design, good stories, and even better friendships meet.

Creating seamless experiences across physical and digital spaces, REV’IT! seeks to serve motorcycle enthusiasts around the world in the best possible way. To complement the existing dealer network in the physical space, REV’IT! proudly announces the opening of its first brand store. With REV’IT! Denver as the global premiere, the Dutch brand can now offer riders the full REV’IT! experience under its own roof, in a purpose-designed retail space.

The United States represents one of the key markets globally for REV’IT!. Both for the advanced level of the motorcycle industry in general, and in terms of the opportunity to further grow presence and interaction with the riding communities. The location of REV’IT!’s very first brand store in Denver, Colorado, the outdoor capital of the world, has been carefully selected to allow to not only serve the Denver riding community, but be an active part of it. The upbeat, innovative, and adventurous vibe of the RiNo district is expected to play a major part in that.

Iain Howe, Global Marketing Director at REV’IT!: “Obviously having our own retail space is a significant step for our brand. We have designed the space to embody our pillars of Performance, Design, and Innovation. From the materialization, a symphony of innovative design in aluminum and concrete with local elements such as the original timber beams, to the flexible set up and welcoming community area, REV’IT! Denver is a motorcycle gear store the likes of which has not been seen before.”

The store

The REV’IT! Denver store features various zones, allowing guests to experience the wide range of collections. From adventure through urban to race, and from accessible essentials to tailormade professional level one-piece suits. 

 

This REV'IT! store in Denver is organized into zones tailored to different kinds of riding. Photo courtesy REV'IT!
This REV’IT! store in Denver is organized into zones tailored to different kinds of riding. Photo courtesy REV’IT!

 

However, to say that the REV’IT! Denver experience is defined by the Dutch brand’s collection alone, would be an injustice. More than just a store, REV’IT! has set up their Denver store to be a community hub. A place where riders’ journeys begin, where they find inspiration, information, and advice. Whether you’re participating in one of the ride-outs, attending a seminar, or simply dropping in to swap stories over a freshly brewed cup of coffee, REV’IT!’s passionate team will be delighted to see you.

REV’IT! Denver is located at 2800 Walnut Street, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80205, U.S.A. Opened Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am to 7pm, Saturdays from 10am to 7pm, and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

For more information visit https://www.revitsport.com/gb_en/blog/revit-denver-store and follow @revit_denver on Instagram.

AMA Supercross: Race Report And Video Highlights From Denver

Jett Lawrence Wins Denver Supercross and Lawrence Brothers Make History Finishing 1-2

Jo Shimoda Grabs Victory in 250SX Class with One Round Remaining in Season

Denver, Colo., (May 4, 2024) Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence grabbed his eighth win in his rookie season at Round 16, inside Empower Field at Mile High. The victory extended Lawrence’s championship lead to 20 points with one round remaining in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.

Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence Holeshot and led the first half of the race; Hunter finished second, marking the first time in Supercross history that brothers finished 1-2 in the premier class. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson was close in third but was never in position to challenge for the lead. Second-in-points, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, struggled with a left thumb injury and finished fifth; Webb lost eight more points to Jett Lawrence. In the final standard-format Western Regional 250SX Class race prior to the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown finale, Team Honda HRC’s Jo Shimoda took first place to become the fifth winner of the year in only nine races so far in the regional championship.

 

Jett Lawrence. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Jett Lawrence. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.

 

“I was screaming in my helmet the first lap when it was [Hunter] and I out front. I was so pumped and he was riding awesome that one, and it’s so awesome to go 1-2 in the 450 class. I mean, it’s the top of the class, it’s an awesome feeling, awesome accomplishment for our family… super pumped and excited to go to the last round. Hopefully we can repeat it.” – Jett Lawrence  

“It was a good night. Just more happy to get this for the team, honestly. They work so hard and we love those guys so much and this is the only way we can really, really repay them. And yeah, unreal, I think that was history for brothers going 1-2. So yeah, big night for Jett as well points-wise … [asked if he considered a strategy for helping his brother and possibly not pushing for the win] …the championship’s not about me right now, you know, it’s about Jett and Cooper. And the point of having a teammate is to, you know, help you out and stuff. You’ve seen over the past decade, so I was glad I was just able to help Jettson out for once. And yeah, it was cool, but just stoked for the team and yeah, I’ll get that win soon enough.” – Hunter Lawrence  

“…just being on the podium feels good. It’s cool to do it here in Denver. This is a close one for me, I’ve got a lot of family here, so that’s awesome. But just in general, you know, I am a little bit better on these dry, hardpack tracks but it was still not enough for those two guys up front. But it was a good night, you know. Thanks to the whole team and I’m ready to get up there and hopefully get a better start so I can make it a little harder on these guys and maybe knock off a win at the end of the season. But yeah, trying my best and we’ll see how it goes next week.” – Jason Anderson  

 

 

In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Jo Shimoda grabbed the Holeshot and led every lap to take the second Main Event win of his career. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen nabbed a top-three start, moved into second, and closed in on the lead on the final lap. His second place finish moved him into a tie for the title going into the final round – the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown. After a fifth-place start, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire was aggressive early and finished in third place, not far from Kitchen. Hampshire sits tied with Kitchen with one race remaining to determine the championship.

 

Jo Shimoda (30). Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Jo Shimoda (30). Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.

 

“Honestly, I didn’t know where he was catching me so I kind of had no idea where to push a little bit farther. But, oh my God. I mean, switching teams from last year, we fought some struggles earlier. But we never gave up. And I know it’s late in the season, I get it, but I’m just stoked to win. Let’s go! Thanks to all the HRC guys, my mechanic Ben, trainer Nick, Jordan, my family back home, well, actually a couple of them is here, but thank you so much.” – Jo Shimoda, when asked if he was aware Levi Kitchen was getting close in the final laps.  

“…the fans had to have enjoyed that one. And man, at the end of the race, it was like: we’re all strong and we’re all fit and we were all just sending it at the end. RJ got up close to me, it kind of lit a fire under my butt, and I had to go. And then I got to Jo. Man, if that would have been 20 minutes I would’ve been curious to see how that went. But yeah, it was a good race. Gotta give it up to the whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team, my mom and dad, all my family, and I want to just… I don’t know, man, Damian from Toyota Escondido, everybody keep him in your thoughts. He’s going through a pretty tough time… Thank you Denver, it’s a good night.” – Levi Kitchen  

“We’re going to give the fans a show… It’s awesome, awesome to be in this position and be going for a championship. I’m honestly pretty frustrated with that main event. [I] had a decent start and then someone brought me high in that second turn and Levi got back around me. And then, yeah, I got hit so hard by – I got hit really hard in that opening lap, kinda threw me off a bit. Ran into a couple lappers but, man, those guys are riding good. I just didn’t have enough to make a pass or try to put it in… [I] got the red plate, both of us do headed into Salt Lake, and man, it’s going to be fun. Just a huge thanks to my whole Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing team and all the supporters. It’s going to be a fun one.” – RJ Hampshire, when asked about racing next weekend tied for the championship.  

 

 

The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship wraps up next Saturday, May 11th, inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. All three championships: the 450SX class and as well as both the East and West Regional 250SX Classes will be determined at the Final race in Utah. The race is also Round 17 of the 31-rounds of the SuperMotocross World Championship, which combines the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and the 11-round AMA Pro Motocross season. In September the combined points from both seasons seed the riders into two Playoff Rounds, and the SMX World Championship Final.   

All 31 SuperMotocross World Championship rounds are streamed live on PeacockTV, with select rounds also broadcast or streamed domestically on NBC, USA Network, CNBC, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. An encore presentation of the Denver Supercross will be broadcast on NBC on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m. ET. CNBC airs next-day encore presentations of all 31 rounds. Live audio coverage for each Supercross race can be heard via NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85. The final round of the Supercross, Motocross, and SuperMotocross championships will also be broadcast domestically in Spanish language on Telemudo Deportes’ YouTube channel as well as on the NBC Sports app. For live and on-demand international coverage of every round, the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) provides coverage in both English and Spanish languages.

The partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues with the Love Moto Stop Cancer auction, where fans can bid on race-worn gear from the sport’s top racers to help raise money for the fight against childhood cancer. The partnership extends this year to include the inaugural Love Moto Stop Cancer Golf Tournament which takes place on Thursday, May 9th in Salt Lake City, Utah. There is also a bike giveaway for a chance to win Ken Roczen’s actual Suzuki RM-Z450 race bike through the Kickstart for a Cause campaign. For more information on how you can get involved and bid on auction items, please go to SupercrossLIVE.com/St-Jude.

Tickets are on sale for the Monster Energy Supercross Championship final in Utah. For ticket purchases or to see point standings, race results, video highlights, and airtimes on Peacock, NBC, USA Network, and CNBC please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

British Superbike: Irwin Quickest In Practice At Oulton Park

Irwin and Bridewell separated by 0.237s at the top of the times at Oulton Park

Glenn Irwin held off Tommy Bridewell by 0.237s to top the Bennetts British Superbike Championship combined free practice times at Oulton Park, with the Hager PBM Ducati rider setting a pace just 0.002s adrift of the lap record.

Bridewell had led the times into the final ten minutes of the session, but Irwin was able to move back ahead in the closing minutes at the Cheshire circuit and hold the edge to the chequered flag.

Championship leader Ryan Vickers was third fastest despite a small crash at Hizzys, leading the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing charge whilst his teammate Kyle Ryde was tenth fastest.

Leon Haslam also bounced back from a crash to post the fourth fastest time for the ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad team with Christian Iddon and Jason O’Halloran completing the top six, with five different manufacturers featuring inside the leading six positions.

Danny Kent moved up the order into seventh for McAMS Racing Yamaha ahead of their home round this weekend with just 0.006s separating him from Storm Stacey on the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki.

Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad’s Rory Skinner was ninth on his return to Oulton Park, whilst Peter Hickman and Max Cook completed the top 12 riders who progress automatically into tomorrow’s Q2 session.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, combined Free Practice times:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:33.622s
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.237s
  3. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +0.247s
  4. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +0.274s
  5. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +0.313s
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +0.324s
  7. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.579s
  8. Storm Stacey (LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki) +0.585s
  9. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) +0.597s
  10. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +0.599s
  11. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +0.663s
  12. Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +0.947s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Video: Garrett Gerloff “Ride To Survive – What Happened In Assen”

American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap a challenging FIM Superbike World Championship event at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands.

 

Volunteers From Yamaha Help Maintain OHV Riding Area In California

Yamaha and Southern California Mountains Foundation Join Forces for Public Lands Conservation

Empowering Conservation: Yamaha Employees Volunteer for Large-Scale Maintenance Effort in San Bernardino National Forest

MARIETTA, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the powersports industry’s leading advocate for access to public lands for motorized and outdoor recreation, took a hands-on approach this past weekend with employees from the Cypress and Georgia corporate offices volunteering at a large-scale maintenance effort on the U.S.F.S. San Bernardino, one of the nation’s most visited national forests. Alongside 50 Yamaha employees, their family, and friends, members of the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) and forest service staff worked on a variety of critical maintenance projects at the popular Pinnacles OHV Staging Area to protect access to the well-traveled trails.

“The constant use of this area is fantastic as more people come to enjoy the natural spaces offered on the San Bernardino National Forest. However, that use often places a real burden on the land and it needs consistent care and attention to keep it safe and accessible for everyone,” said Linda Stamer, OHV and Restoration Partnership Director for SCMF. “We are grateful to Yamaha for its support which provides resources such as the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grants, as well as bringing its peoplepower to work here onsite. Together we get so much important work done in a short amount of time, coming together in a community of stewardship to make a positive difference for this special place.”

This past weekend, the group of Yamaha employees, along with family and friends, conducted critical trail maintenance, repaired and replaced fencing, worked on graffiti removal, picked up trash, weeded out and watered native plants, replaced directional signs, and installed wildlife protection measures around the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area. Throughout the day, the visiting public and riding groups witnessed the immediate impact and benefits of the Yamaha employee volunteer effort.

“Ensuring public lands remain accessible is paramount to their preservation. Yamaha is committed to fostering a culture of outdoor exploration and inspiring others to join us in creating lasting memories. Through collaborative projects like these, we’re not only enhancing our public spaces but also safeguarding them for future generations. Our longstanding partnership with the Southern California Mountains Foundation reflects our dedication to this cause, and we take great pride in the collective impact of our ongoing efforts over the past 15 years,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports group marketing manager.

 

Volunteers performed a number of maintenance chores, including weeding and watering native vegetation. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Volunteers performed a number of maintenance chores, including weeding and watering native vegetation. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Through grants from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI), the Southern California Mountains Foundation has received more than $120,000 to help sustain the organization’s OHV program, trail volunteer efforts, trail mapping and improvement projects at OHV staging areas throughout the region. The longstanding relationship sets an example that can be replicated across the country.

The Yamaha OAI program encourages riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Visit YamahaOAI.com for application details, or examples of some typical projects the program supports for inspiration.

The application deadline for consideration in the second quarter of the 2024 funding cycle is June 30, 2024. Submission guidelines and an application for a Yamaha OAI grant are available at YamahaOAI.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA

 

Replacing worn out signs was one of the many things accomplished at the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Replacing worn out signs was one of the many things accomplished at the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

 

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $6 million contributed to 475 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.

Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected], or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100

Marietta, GA 30066

 

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana].

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA.

MotoGP: 850cc Engines And Many Other Changes Starting In 2027

Dorna has announced sweeping changes to make MotoGP safer and more sustainable starting in 2027. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Dorna has announced sweeping changes to make MotoGP safer and more sustainable starting in 2027. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Welcome to the future of MotoGP™: new bikes in 2027

Safer, more sustainable and even more spectacular – get ready for more MotoGP™ than ever as new regulations land in 2027

 
Monday, 06 May 2024

MotoGP™ will introduce new bikes from 2027, with new regulations set to make the sport safer, more sustainable and even more spectacular. The new machines will be more road relevant and more efficient, powering global sustainability, and are designed to create even better racing and even more overtaking. Welcome to the future of MotoGP™.

ENGINES

From 2027, engine size will be reduced from 1000cc to 850cc. This will decrease top speeds, making the sport safer, and increase mileage, making it more efficient and sustainable. The maximum bore will reduce from 81 to 75 millimetres, which will also limit performance. This makes the engines more road-relevant at the same time as ensuring they keep the characteristics that make MotoGP™ as spectacular as it is.

To make the sport even more efficient, the maximum number of engines allowed for each rider in a season will also reduce, from seven to six.

FUEL

As already announced, MotoGP™ will race with 100% sustainable fuel from 2027 – rising from the minimum 40% the sport has raced with since 2024. As part of the new regulations, fuel tank capacity will also reduce, from 22 litres to 20, and riders will be allowed to use 11 litres during the Tissot Sprint.

AERODYNAMICS

Aerodynamics will be reduced and more tightly controlled from 2027, with the aim of minimising their negative effects. The width of the top of the front fairing will be 50mm narrower and the nose will be pushed back 50mm, reducing the effect of aero where it matters, on the straights and the braking areas. This will create even closer racing, with even more overtaking.

At the back, the aero behind the rider will be part of the homologation from 2027, and teams will only be allowed to update that once per season to control costs.

RIDE-HEIGHT AND HOLESHOT DEVICES

In the new era from 2027, all ride-height and holeshot devices will be banned. That will control performance and make the sport safer, especially during race starts. This will also give even more importance to the skill of each rider, just like aero, is aimed at increasing their ability to overtake.

GPS DATA

To level the playing field even further, GPS data from all riders will be available to all teams after each session. Providing data to all competitors offers better opportunities to progress for the less performing teams and riders, and at a controlled cost. Access to this range of data will help make the sport safer, and it will also increase the level of insight available to fans around the world.

CONCESSIONS

The current concession system, introduced at the end of the 2023 season, will continue – but as the new technical regulations come into force in 2027, all manufacturers will start the season in Rank B. They will then be assessed again mid-season, in summer 2027, and can change rank up or down to have access to more or less concessions. This reactive system means manufacturers’ performance is taken into account from Day 1, keeping the playing field as close as possible as a new era begins.

For the riders, for the sport, for the show: MotoGP™ in 2027 will be safer, more sustainable, and even more spectacular than ever. 

 
GPC: 2027 MotoGP™ technical regulations

The full Grand Prix Commission document detailing the regulations can be found below.

 

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ASRA: Race Results From Pittsburgh International Race Complex

An ASRA starting grid at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo by Mark Lienhard, courtesy ASRA.
An ASRA starting grid at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (a.k.a. PittRace) in 2023. Photo by Mark Lienhard, courtesy ASRA.

Race results from the ASRA Championship Series event held May 4-5 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, in Wampum, Pennsylvania. For more information, go to www.asraracing.com.

 

DAY 1 RACES - RACE 14 THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 14 THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 1 GTO EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 1 GTO EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 2+3 GTL EX + AM 400 GT EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 2+3 GTL EX + AM 400 GT EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 4 GTU EX + AM - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 4 GTU EX + AM - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 5 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 5 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 6 ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 7 UNLIMITED SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 8+9 300 400 SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 10+11+12 F-40 MW F-40 LW F-40 - RaceReduced
DAY 1 RACES - RACE 13 MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 14A LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 15 MIDDLEWEIGHT GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 16+17 300 400 SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 18 UNLIMITED GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 19 HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 20 ASRA SPORTBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 21 ASRA THUNDERBIKE - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 22 ASRA 400 - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 23 ASRA OUTLAW BAGGER RACE 2 - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 24 ASRA SUPERSTOCK - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 25+26 400GP LIGHTWEIGHT GP - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 27 MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 28 UNLIMITED SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 28 UNLIMITED SUPERSPORT - RaceReduced
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 29+30 LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced (2)
DAY 2 RACES - RACE 29+30 LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE - RaceReduced

British Superbike: Race One Results From Oulton Park

Glenn Irwin (2) leads Ryan Vickers (7) and the rest during British Superbike Race One Sunday at Oulton Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Glenn Irwin (2) leads Ryan Vickers (7) and the rest during British Superbike Race One Sunday at Oulton Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Race 1

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Irwin takes poignant first victory for Hager PBM Ducati in their new era

Glenn Irwin claimed the poignant first win for the Hager PBM Ducati in their new era as he pushed to the front of the field on the opening laps, hitting the lead on lap three and then held off Christian Iddon to celebrate victory. 

At the start of the race, Ryan Vickers had launched off the line to lead the pack from Kyle Ryde, Glenn Irwin and Christian Iddon. The Hager PBM Ducati rider was determined, moving into second at Shell Oils corner on the opening lap, and then made his move on Vickers for the lead at Hizzys a lap later.

As Glenn Irwin held the lead, Iddon was on the move and he moved from fourth into second by lap four with a decisive pass on Vickers at Old Hall. Iddon then set his sights on his Ducati rival and the gap continued to change between the pair throughout the race, but despite a dramatic last lap moment, Irwin had the edge.

The win gives the PBM team an emotional first victory under the new leadership of Jordan and Frank Bird.

Iddon celebrated a strong second place, whilst the battle for third was raging between the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing pairing and a determined Tommy Bridewell. Ryde charged into a podium position on lap 12 at Lodge and was able to bridge a minor advantage. However, Bridewell was in the hunt and he claimed fourth place with five laps to go, pushing Vickers back into fifth.

Vickers and Danny Kent scrapped for fifth with the pair trading places until the finish line, with Vickers holding the advantage from his McAMS Racing Yamaha rival by 0.093s at the chequered flag.

Jason O’Halloran held off the earlier challenges from Rory Skinner to take seventh with Josh Brookes and Leon Haslam completing the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, Race 1 result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati)
  2. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +1.069s
  3. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +2.069s
  4. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +2.588s
  5. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +5.885s
  6. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +5.978s
  7. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +8.150s
  8. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) +10.501s
  9. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +12.726s
  10. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +12.894s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 47
  2. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 44
  3. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 40
  4. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 38
  5. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 37
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 25
  7. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 23
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 21
  9. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) 19
  10. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) 19

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Glenn Irwin

Hager PBM Ducati

“I got quite a good launch off the line, as did Kyle from pole and Ryan. I knew Ryan looked like he had really good pace from the Free Practice runs, so I was quite eager to have a look at him.

“I managed to get Kyle quite easily out of Turn three, the new tarmac is helping the Ducati and its weaknesses of edge grip because its so grippy round Cascades that we can now match the Yamahas in that corner and use our speed.

“Ryan was more difficult to pass. They clearly were running two different set-ups in power because his bike was really fast, to be truthfully honest, kind of surprising. I obviously passed him in Knickerbrook which you wouldn’t pass a Yamaha usually in there and that was more for a bit of fun, it was on lap one, that’s all that was. And then you think, ‘oh am I showing my hand too early’ but it was a bit of craic and yeah we enjoyed the race.

“Fair play to Iddo, it’s nice to see him competitive again. I said in the Eurosport interview, I think their bike was not the same spec as ours last year in terms of some chassis components. They now have that and he was really, really strong. So hats off to him, its always good to be competitive after a year or so when you haven’t been.

“I’m happy for other people as well but just grateful to represent this amazing team. Thanks to Hager for stepping up and all the other team sponsors. First monkey off my back this year and we can go and have another two cracks at it tomorrow.”

FIM JuniorGP: Salmela Wins At Estoril

Rico Salmela (27). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Rico Salmela (27). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Editorial Note: In European Talent Cup, American Kristian Daniel Jr. qualified sixth, DNF in wet Race One, and finished 15th in wet Race Two.

 

Flying Finn Salmela charges hard to ignite FIM JuniorGP™ title bid in Estoril

Six races in Portugal didn’t disappoint as mixed weather conditions throw up some surprise results at the Circuito do Estoril

Rain, sun, then a bit more rain was the order of the day as a fascinating day of FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship played out at the Circuito do Estoril, with debut winners emerging from the tricky conditions. Rico Salmela (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP Junior Team) became a JuniorGP™ winner for the first time as Carlos Cano (SeventyTwo ARTBOX Racing Team) doubled up in the European Talent Cup, while Mattia Casadei (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) and Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) shared the spoils in Moto2™. Meanwhile, in the Stock race, Adrian Rodriguez (SF Racing) became a winner in the class for the very first time. 
 
With the rain stopping an hour or so before JuniorGP™ lights out, large parts of the Estoril surface had dried up as mixed tyre options were selected for the only race of the day. Jesus Rios (MRE Talent) and Casey James O’Gorman (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) were two of the top riders who opted for at least one wet tyre, but the eventual podium finishers all went for slick front, slick rear. 

Salmela wasn’t in the fight for the podium at the start, but the Finn bridged the gap rapidly and once he hit the front, there was no looking back. O’Gorman suffered a late crash out of P2 just as the Irishman was piling on the pressure, which left polesitter Cormac Buchanan (AGR Team) and Marcos Uriarte (CFMOTO Aspar Junior Team) to squabble over P2 and P3. In the end, Salmela won by 2.5s as Uriarte pipped third place Buchanan to P2. Rios crossed the line in P26 to pick up no points from Estoril as he aims to bounce back on home turf in Barcelona next time out. 

Race 1 was all about Casadei’s wet weather dance to a commanding victory as the Italian sailed to his first 25 points in the class. 12 seconds was his advantage at the chequered flag over second place Jorge Navarro (Forward EEST Racing), the experienced Spaniard picking up a podium in his first outing, as Taiga Hada (GAS UP Racing Team) returned to the rostrum for the first time since 2021 with a well earned P3. 

Race 2 saw contrasting conditions emerge as a dry race unfolded, with Garcia producing a scintillating comeback to claim a debut win from P15. Casadei didn’t have an answer for the Spaniard in the afternoon but a P2 – and 45 more points – sees him take the Championship lead into Round 3. Third place went to Alberto Ferrandez (Finetwork Team), that’s his second podium of the season, with Alberto Surra (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) crashing out in Race 2 as the Italian endures a tougher weekend at the office in Estoril. 

It was wet, but it was a wonderful performance from Cano in the opening European Talent Cup race of the day as the young Spaniard proved a ray of sunshine amid the miserable Estoril conditions on Sunday morning. The #71 went from pole to the top step in Portugal with almost six seconds in his back pocket as Misano victor Marco Morelli (MLav Racing) settled for second, with Fernando Bujosa (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) coming through the long lap penalty loop and some stiff competition for the final podium place. Victory saw Cano move to within 20 points of title leader Morelli, with a second race to come.

It was a case of same outcome, different circumstances in Race 2 as Cano made it a perfect Portuguese weekend with another win, but this time it was much closer than a few hours earlier. In the dry conditions, the top 10 crossed the line 0.9s apart in a brilliant ETC encounter that saw Jesus Torres (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) and Valentine Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) stand on the rostrum for the first time in 2024. After Morelli crashed out in Race 2, Cano tops the Championship heading to Barcelona. 

In the final race of the day, drama was delivered in spades. Rodriguez came from P4 to take a maiden Stock Championship victory in a restarted race, with Iker Garcia (Yamaha GV Racing) and Francisco Ruiz (DR Andifer Team) debuting on the podium in the class.

Having seen the track dry out after morning rain, the heavens opened once more after just three laps, with polesitter and then race leader Dino Iozzo (IUM Motorsports) highsiding and hitting the deck coming out of Turn 9. The red flags waved and the race restarted, but without the South African on pole as he and teammate Declan Van Rosmalen launched from pitlane after deciding not to go out with the rest of the field. That left Rodriguez unobstructed as he got the perfect launch, though Garcia, Ruiz and Alex Millan (Team Zivimotor) all took turns in the lead.

It was a tight-knit quartet until the final lap, when Rodriguez then posted the best race lap as he stole a march to victory, with Millan the one to lose out in an entertaining podium battle. Lorenzo Dall Porta (Yamaha GV Racing), Misano winner and current Championship leader, came home in a lonely P5 to preserve his lead.

What a weekend in Estoril! New winners emerge as Barcelona for Round 3 now appears on the horizon. 

You can also find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the championship on the official website: www.fimjuniorgp.com

R&G And Eazi-Grip Announce New Strategic Partnership

Jack Taylor, Race & Sponsorship Manager at R&G, (left) and Andy Sherlock, Works Director of Eazi-Grip, (right). Photo courtesy R&G and Eazi-Grip.
Jack Taylor, Race & Sponsorship Manager at R&G, (left) and Andy Sherlock, Works Director of Eazi-Grip, (right). Photo courtesy R&G and Eazi-Grip.

R&G AND EAZI-GRIP ANNOUNCE NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Hampshire-based R&G and fellow British brand Eazi-Grip are proud to announce a new strategic partnership, beginning with immediate effect. The new collaboration will see Eazi-Grip’s industry-leading range of products bolstered via R&G’s extensive global distributor network as well as made available to riders, teams, and visitors at British Superbikes through the R&G Technical Centre.

As two of the leading premium aftermarket motorcycle accessory brands in the UK, this new strategic partnership will help strengthen both R&G’s and Eazi-Grip’s offerings even further. The collaboration will see the two work together to prioritise the rapid development of their ranges for the latest machines as they hit the market.

R&G will be stocking and distributing, on an off-the-shelf basis, Eazi-Grip’s market-leading ranges, starting with its ‘Evo’ and ‘Pro’ Tank Grips, which are used and respected globally by top race teams and many thousands of leisure riders, on both road and track. These products will also be made available via R&G’s extensive global network of distributors and dealers, while R&G will also help bolster new releases and marketing campaigns.

With a large presence in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G will also be adding the Eazi-Grip tank grips to the R&G Technical Centre, which features at all eleven rounds of the series, ensuring they are available to all riders, teams, and members of the public who visit.

Simon Hughes, Managing Director of R&G, said, “We are thrilled that Eazi-Grip has chosen to partner with us and look forward to this being one of our leading distributed brands, alongside Denali and Barkbusters, and, of course, R&G!”

Andy Sherlock, Works Director of Eazi-Grip, said, “Our companies have long admired each other’s success and see a lot of synergies, and so this is a logical and exciting move for us.”

Jack Taylor, Race & Sponsorship Manager at R&G, said “Eazi-Grip’s products are very highly regarded in the racing world, and we look forward to increasing their visibility in paddocks worldwide, be that in BSB, WSBK, MotoAmerica or MotoGP.”

You can stay up-to-date with the latest news by following R&G on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. For product and dealer opportunities, please contact 01420 89007 / [email protected] or an R&G Sales Agent.

REV’IT! Opens First Physical Store, In Denver, Colorado

REV'IT! has opened its first physical store, in Denver, Colorado. Photo courtesy REV'IT!
REV'IT! has opened its first physical store, in Denver, Colorado. Photo courtesy REV'IT!

REV’IT! opens first brand store in Denver, USA

DENVER, CO, USA – REV’IT! opened its first physical store in the heart of Denver, Colorado in the United States. With a 6,204 square-foot (576m²) store in the up-and-coming Denver RiNo Arts District, the Dutch brand is looking to provide a place where creativity, cutting-edge design, good stories, and even better friendships meet.

Creating seamless experiences across physical and digital spaces, REV’IT! seeks to serve motorcycle enthusiasts around the world in the best possible way. To complement the existing dealer network in the physical space, REV’IT! proudly announces the opening of its first brand store. With REV’IT! Denver as the global premiere, the Dutch brand can now offer riders the full REV’IT! experience under its own roof, in a purpose-designed retail space.

The United States represents one of the key markets globally for REV’IT!. Both for the advanced level of the motorcycle industry in general, and in terms of the opportunity to further grow presence and interaction with the riding communities. The location of REV’IT!’s very first brand store in Denver, Colorado, the outdoor capital of the world, has been carefully selected to allow to not only serve the Denver riding community, but be an active part of it. The upbeat, innovative, and adventurous vibe of the RiNo district is expected to play a major part in that.

Iain Howe, Global Marketing Director at REV’IT!: “Obviously having our own retail space is a significant step for our brand. We have designed the space to embody our pillars of Performance, Design, and Innovation. From the materialization, a symphony of innovative design in aluminum and concrete with local elements such as the original timber beams, to the flexible set up and welcoming community area, REV’IT! Denver is a motorcycle gear store the likes of which has not been seen before.”

The store

The REV’IT! Denver store features various zones, allowing guests to experience the wide range of collections. From adventure through urban to race, and from accessible essentials to tailormade professional level one-piece suits. 

 

This REV'IT! store in Denver is organized into zones tailored to different kinds of riding. Photo courtesy REV'IT!
This REV’IT! store in Denver is organized into zones tailored to different kinds of riding. Photo courtesy REV’IT!

 

However, to say that the REV’IT! Denver experience is defined by the Dutch brand’s collection alone, would be an injustice. More than just a store, REV’IT! has set up their Denver store to be a community hub. A place where riders’ journeys begin, where they find inspiration, information, and advice. Whether you’re participating in one of the ride-outs, attending a seminar, or simply dropping in to swap stories over a freshly brewed cup of coffee, REV’IT!’s passionate team will be delighted to see you.

REV’IT! Denver is located at 2800 Walnut Street, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80205, U.S.A. Opened Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am to 7pm, Saturdays from 10am to 7pm, and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

For more information visit https://www.revitsport.com/gb_en/blog/revit-denver-store and follow @revit_denver on Instagram.

AMA Supercross: Race Report And Video Highlights From Denver

Empower Field at Mile High provided clear skies and great racing. The track’s planned sand section was eliminated; instead, the sand was mixed into the entire track to help retain moisture in the hardpack dirt. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Empower Field at Mile High provided clear skies and great racing. The track’s planned sand section was eliminated; instead, the sand was mixed into the entire track to help retain moisture in the hardpack dirt. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.

Jett Lawrence Wins Denver Supercross and Lawrence Brothers Make History Finishing 1-2

Jo Shimoda Grabs Victory in 250SX Class with One Round Remaining in Season

Denver, Colo., (May 4, 2024) Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence grabbed his eighth win in his rookie season at Round 16, inside Empower Field at Mile High. The victory extended Lawrence’s championship lead to 20 points with one round remaining in the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.

Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence Holeshot and led the first half of the race; Hunter finished second, marking the first time in Supercross history that brothers finished 1-2 in the premier class. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson was close in third but was never in position to challenge for the lead. Second-in-points, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb, struggled with a left thumb injury and finished fifth; Webb lost eight more points to Jett Lawrence. In the final standard-format Western Regional 250SX Class race prior to the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown finale, Team Honda HRC’s Jo Shimoda took first place to become the fifth winner of the year in only nine races so far in the regional championship.

 

Jett Lawrence. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Jett Lawrence. Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.

 

“I was screaming in my helmet the first lap when it was [Hunter] and I out front. I was so pumped and he was riding awesome that one, and it’s so awesome to go 1-2 in the 450 class. I mean, it’s the top of the class, it’s an awesome feeling, awesome accomplishment for our family… super pumped and excited to go to the last round. Hopefully we can repeat it.” – Jett Lawrence  

“It was a good night. Just more happy to get this for the team, honestly. They work so hard and we love those guys so much and this is the only way we can really, really repay them. And yeah, unreal, I think that was history for brothers going 1-2. So yeah, big night for Jett as well points-wise … [asked if he considered a strategy for helping his brother and possibly not pushing for the win] …the championship’s not about me right now, you know, it’s about Jett and Cooper. And the point of having a teammate is to, you know, help you out and stuff. You’ve seen over the past decade, so I was glad I was just able to help Jettson out for once. And yeah, it was cool, but just stoked for the team and yeah, I’ll get that win soon enough.” – Hunter Lawrence  

“…just being on the podium feels good. It’s cool to do it here in Denver. This is a close one for me, I’ve got a lot of family here, so that’s awesome. But just in general, you know, I am a little bit better on these dry, hardpack tracks but it was still not enough for those two guys up front. But it was a good night, you know. Thanks to the whole team and I’m ready to get up there and hopefully get a better start so I can make it a little harder on these guys and maybe knock off a win at the end of the season. But yeah, trying my best and we’ll see how it goes next week.” – Jason Anderson  

 

 

In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Jo Shimoda grabbed the Holeshot and led every lap to take the second Main Event win of his career. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen nabbed a top-three start, moved into second, and closed in on the lead on the final lap. His second place finish moved him into a tie for the title going into the final round – the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown. After a fifth-place start, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire was aggressive early and finished in third place, not far from Kitchen. Hampshire sits tied with Kitchen with one race remaining to determine the championship.

 

Jo Shimoda (30). Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.
Jo Shimoda (30). Photo courtesy Feld Motor Sports.

 

“Honestly, I didn’t know where he was catching me so I kind of had no idea where to push a little bit farther. But, oh my God. I mean, switching teams from last year, we fought some struggles earlier. But we never gave up. And I know it’s late in the season, I get it, but I’m just stoked to win. Let’s go! Thanks to all the HRC guys, my mechanic Ben, trainer Nick, Jordan, my family back home, well, actually a couple of them is here, but thank you so much.” – Jo Shimoda, when asked if he was aware Levi Kitchen was getting close in the final laps.  

“…the fans had to have enjoyed that one. And man, at the end of the race, it was like: we’re all strong and we’re all fit and we were all just sending it at the end. RJ got up close to me, it kind of lit a fire under my butt, and I had to go. And then I got to Jo. Man, if that would have been 20 minutes I would’ve been curious to see how that went. But yeah, it was a good race. Gotta give it up to the whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team, my mom and dad, all my family, and I want to just… I don’t know, man, Damian from Toyota Escondido, everybody keep him in your thoughts. He’s going through a pretty tough time… Thank you Denver, it’s a good night.” – Levi Kitchen  

“We’re going to give the fans a show… It’s awesome, awesome to be in this position and be going for a championship. I’m honestly pretty frustrated with that main event. [I] had a decent start and then someone brought me high in that second turn and Levi got back around me. And then, yeah, I got hit so hard by – I got hit really hard in that opening lap, kinda threw me off a bit. Ran into a couple lappers but, man, those guys are riding good. I just didn’t have enough to make a pass or try to put it in… [I] got the red plate, both of us do headed into Salt Lake, and man, it’s going to be fun. Just a huge thanks to my whole Rockstar Energy Factory Husqvarna Racing team and all the supporters. It’s going to be a fun one.” – RJ Hampshire, when asked about racing next weekend tied for the championship.  

 

 

The 2024 Monster Energy Supercross Championship wraps up next Saturday, May 11th, inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. All three championships: the 450SX class and as well as both the East and West Regional 250SX Classes will be determined at the Final race in Utah. The race is also Round 17 of the 31-rounds of the SuperMotocross World Championship, which combines the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and the 11-round AMA Pro Motocross season. In September the combined points from both seasons seed the riders into two Playoff Rounds, and the SMX World Championship Final.   

All 31 SuperMotocross World Championship rounds are streamed live on PeacockTV, with select rounds also broadcast or streamed domestically on NBC, USA Network, CNBC, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. An encore presentation of the Denver Supercross will be broadcast on NBC on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m. ET. CNBC airs next-day encore presentations of all 31 rounds. Live audio coverage for each Supercross race can be heard via NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM Channel 85. The final round of the Supercross, Motocross, and SuperMotocross championships will also be broadcast domestically in Spanish language on Telemudo Deportes’ YouTube channel as well as on the NBC Sports app. For live and on-demand international coverage of every round, the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv) provides coverage in both English and Spanish languages.

The partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues with the Love Moto Stop Cancer auction, where fans can bid on race-worn gear from the sport’s top racers to help raise money for the fight against childhood cancer. The partnership extends this year to include the inaugural Love Moto Stop Cancer Golf Tournament which takes place on Thursday, May 9th in Salt Lake City, Utah. There is also a bike giveaway for a chance to win Ken Roczen’s actual Suzuki RM-Z450 race bike through the Kickstart for a Cause campaign. For more information on how you can get involved and bid on auction items, please go to SupercrossLIVE.com/St-Jude.

Tickets are on sale for the Monster Energy Supercross Championship final in Utah. For ticket purchases or to see point standings, race results, video highlights, and airtimes on Peacock, NBC, USA Network, and CNBC please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

British Superbike: Irwin Quickest In Practice At Oulton Park

Glenn Irwin (2). Photo courtesy MSVR.
Glenn Irwin (2) at speed Saturday at Oulton Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Irwin and Bridewell separated by 0.237s at the top of the times at Oulton Park

Glenn Irwin held off Tommy Bridewell by 0.237s to top the Bennetts British Superbike Championship combined free practice times at Oulton Park, with the Hager PBM Ducati rider setting a pace just 0.002s adrift of the lap record.

Bridewell had led the times into the final ten minutes of the session, but Irwin was able to move back ahead in the closing minutes at the Cheshire circuit and hold the edge to the chequered flag.

Championship leader Ryan Vickers was third fastest despite a small crash at Hizzys, leading the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing charge whilst his teammate Kyle Ryde was tenth fastest.

Leon Haslam also bounced back from a crash to post the fourth fastest time for the ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad team with Christian Iddon and Jason O’Halloran completing the top six, with five different manufacturers featuring inside the leading six positions.

Danny Kent moved up the order into seventh for McAMS Racing Yamaha ahead of their home round this weekend with just 0.006s separating him from Storm Stacey on the LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki.

Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad’s Rory Skinner was ninth on his return to Oulton Park, whilst Peter Hickman and Max Cook completed the top 12 riders who progress automatically into tomorrow’s Q2 session.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, combined Free Practice times:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:33.622s
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.237s
  3. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +0.247s
  4. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +0.274s
  5. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +0.313s
  6. Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +0.324s
  7. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.579s
  8. Storm Stacey (LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki) +0.585s
  9. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings BMW Motorrad) +0.597s
  10. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) +0.599s
  11. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +0.663s
  12. Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +0.947s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Video: Garrett Gerloff “Ride To Survive – What Happened In Assen”

Garrett Gerloff (31) mid-race on his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR at TT Circuit Assen. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
Garrett Gerloff (31) mid-race on his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR at TT Circuit Assen. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.

American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap a challenging FIM Superbike World Championship event at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands.

 

Volunteers From Yamaha Help Maintain OHV Riding Area In California

Volunteers from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. and the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) at a clean-up event at the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area in the San Bernardino National Forest, in Southern California. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Volunteers from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. and the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) at a clean-up event at the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area in the San Bernardino National Forest, in Southern California. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Yamaha and Southern California Mountains Foundation Join Forces for Public Lands Conservation

Empowering Conservation: Yamaha Employees Volunteer for Large-Scale Maintenance Effort in San Bernardino National Forest

MARIETTA, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the powersports industry’s leading advocate for access to public lands for motorized and outdoor recreation, took a hands-on approach this past weekend with employees from the Cypress and Georgia corporate offices volunteering at a large-scale maintenance effort on the U.S.F.S. San Bernardino, one of the nation’s most visited national forests. Alongside 50 Yamaha employees, their family, and friends, members of the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) and forest service staff worked on a variety of critical maintenance projects at the popular Pinnacles OHV Staging Area to protect access to the well-traveled trails.

“The constant use of this area is fantastic as more people come to enjoy the natural spaces offered on the San Bernardino National Forest. However, that use often places a real burden on the land and it needs consistent care and attention to keep it safe and accessible for everyone,” said Linda Stamer, OHV and Restoration Partnership Director for SCMF. “We are grateful to Yamaha for its support which provides resources such as the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grants, as well as bringing its peoplepower to work here onsite. Together we get so much important work done in a short amount of time, coming together in a community of stewardship to make a positive difference for this special place.”

This past weekend, the group of Yamaha employees, along with family and friends, conducted critical trail maintenance, repaired and replaced fencing, worked on graffiti removal, picked up trash, weeded out and watered native plants, replaced directional signs, and installed wildlife protection measures around the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area. Throughout the day, the visiting public and riding groups witnessed the immediate impact and benefits of the Yamaha employee volunteer effort.

“Ensuring public lands remain accessible is paramount to their preservation. Yamaha is committed to fostering a culture of outdoor exploration and inspiring others to join us in creating lasting memories. Through collaborative projects like these, we’re not only enhancing our public spaces but also safeguarding them for future generations. Our longstanding partnership with the Southern California Mountains Foundation reflects our dedication to this cause, and we take great pride in the collective impact of our ongoing efforts over the past 15 years,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports group marketing manager.

 

Volunteers performed a number of maintenance chores, including weeding and watering native vegetation. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Volunteers performed a number of maintenance chores, including weeding and watering native vegetation. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

Through grants from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI), the Southern California Mountains Foundation has received more than $120,000 to help sustain the organization’s OHV program, trail volunteer efforts, trail mapping and improvement projects at OHV staging areas throughout the region. The longstanding relationship sets an example that can be replicated across the country.

The Yamaha OAI program encourages riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Visit YamahaOAI.com for application details, or examples of some typical projects the program supports for inspiration.

The application deadline for consideration in the second quarter of the 2024 funding cycle is June 30, 2024. Submission guidelines and an application for a Yamaha OAI grant are available at YamahaOAI.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA

 

Replacing worn out signs was one of the many things accomplished at the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Replacing worn out signs was one of the many things accomplished at the event. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

 

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $6 million contributed to 475 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.

Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected], or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100

Marietta, GA 30066

 

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana].

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA.

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