Bobby Fong topped MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his SDI/Roland Sands Racing Indian Challenger on Dunlop control tires, Fong lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:29.528. That time not only led the session and earned Fong provisional pole position but it also broke the All-Time Lap Record of 1:29.935 that Kyle Wyman set earlier in the day.
Multi-time Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss was also under the old lap record with a second-best 1:29.720 on his S&S/Indian Motorcycle Challenger in spite of it being his first day riding at Road Atlanta.
Kyle Wyman’s session was interrupted with a crash, but the 1:29.793 he did on his Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide was good enough to claim the third and final spot on the provisional front row.
Defending Champion Hayden Gillim was fourth with a time of 1:30.352 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Gillim’s teammate, class rookie Rocco Landers was fifth-fastest with a 1:30.633. And Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top six with a 1:30.736.
Update: Ruben Xaus informed Roadracingworld.com that his team is waiting on parts and plans to return to a future round of MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers.
Rocco Landers was the fastest MotoAmerica BellissiMoto Twins Cup rider Friday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Georgia. Landers led Free Practice One (FP1) in the morning and Qualifying One (Q1) in the afternoon, claiming provisional pole position with a time of 1:33.150 on his Dunlop-shod RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki GSX-8R.
Rossi Moor made it a 1-2 for Suzuki by posting a second-best 1:33.760 in Q1 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R.
Gus Rodio, the 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up, earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:33.775 on his Rodio Racing Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660.
Dominic Doyle was fourth overall and the top Yamaha rider with a 1:34.195 on his Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing YZF-R7.
Rodio’s teammate Alessandro Di Mario rounded out the top five with a time of 1:34.744 around the 2.55-mile road course.
Alvaro Bautista led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on Pirelli control tires, the two-time and defending World Champion lapped the 2.8-mile (4.5 km) track in 1:35.473 to lead the field of 23 riders.
After topping rain-affected Free Practice One, Toprak Razgatlioglu was second-best in FP2 with a 1:35.750 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR.
Remy Gardner was third-quickest in FP2 with a best time of 1:35.827 on his GYTR GRT Yamaha YZF-R1.
American Garrett Gerloff finished FP2 in 15th with a lap of 1:37.097 on his Bonovo Action BMW.
Rain factored into most of the day Friday at Assen and did so again in FP2. With about 20 minutes left in the session, more rain turned the dry track wet and prevented riders from going any quicker.
Bautista leads the way in changeable conditions at Assen
Alvaro Bautista (1). Photo courtesy Dorna.
On a tricky opening day at a wind swept TT Circuit Assen it was Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) who set the pace. The weather changed multiple times throughout the day with rain giving way to sunshine before reverting back to rain once again. Bautista, winner of the last four Superbike races at the Dutch Round, completed 26 laps of the 4.555km circuit to end the day two tenths of a second faster than Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).
Having not changed to new tyres until moments before a rain shower the BMW rider was one of the few riders not to improve their lap time from the morning session in the afternoon. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) ended the day third fastest.
Championship leader Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) is riding for the first time since undergoing surgery for compartment syndrome and was sixth fastest. The Italian was less than half a second slower than his teammate Bautista. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) was fifth fastest in both sessions but completed just 18 laps over the course of the day. The changeable conditions limited running and the six times World Champion will be hoping for a change of fortunes after a difficult start to the season. Rea is a 17 times winner at the Dutch Round. Home hero Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was ninth fastest.
P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“It has been a complicated day because of the weather. With the rain and the wind, especially in the afternoon, it was difficult. The wind was very strong on the back straight and you could feel it pushing you out wide. On the straight I was almost leaning because otherwise I would be pushed wide of the track. It was really difficult in some areas of the track. But in the end, with these conditions, I could find a good feeling with the bike. It feels similar for me to Barcelona. Today was really difficult for everybody and I’m not super happy but we’ll see what happens with the weather tomorrow.”
P2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team
“The bike is turning well but the braking is not yet 100%. We are working on this now with the engine braking too. The electronics are working great and in general, I’m happy. I had a used tyre at the start of FP2 and when I put in a new tyre it started to rain after two laps and then there was the red flag. I didn’t improve my lap in FP2 but the feeling is very good. We are very fast and the grip from the track is really good. It’s not easy in WorldSBK because everyone is very fast but I’m ready for the fight and for the win. We are ready to race in all conditions.”
P3 | Remy Gardner | GYRT GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team
“Today wasn’t easy. This morning there were a lot of damp patches but the condition wasn’t too bad. We did 15 laps and our pace was good. During FP2 we stopped and changed to the SCX tyre and the feeling was good. Obviously, we wanted to make a long run to see what the times would be like but then we had some rain. The feeling was quite good. There’s still some work to do but I’m quite happy.”
Josh Herrin topped MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on Dunlop control tires, Herrin covered the 2.55-mile course in 1:24.627 to lead the field of 24 Superbikes.
Three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was second-best with a lap of 1:24.723 on his Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, and Herrin’s new teammate Loris Baz earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a time of 1:24.787.
Bobby Fong was fourth with a 1:24.998 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1. TopPro Racing BMW’s Sean Dylan Kelly was fifth-fastest with a lap at 1:25.075 in his first official day as a MotoAmerica Superbike rider. Gagne’s teammate Cameron Petersen, who says his right wrist is finally 100% healed, was sixth-quick at 1:25.121.
Cameron Beaubier bounced back from a crash in Turn 10 to post the seventh-fastest lap, 1:25.246, on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR. Beaubier’s new teammate JD Beach was eighth in Q1 at 1:25.420. And Richie Escalante rounded out the top nine provisional qualifiers with a 1:25.719 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
The top nine riders in Q1 were separated by just 1.092 seconds.
Herrin Storms To Provisional Pole On Opening Day At Road Atlanta
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin Leads The Way In Steel Commander Superbike
BRASELTON, GA (April 19, 2024) – Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin had two reasons to be happy with his Friday qualifying at Road Atlanta. For starters, Herrin earned provisional pole position in Q1 with his 1:24.627. He then followed that up by pocketing an “I owe you” from his teammate Loris Baz as he towed the Frenchman to third, giving Ducati two bikes on the provisional front row heading into tomorrow’s Q2 session.
If Q1 is any indication, the Steel Commander Superbike Championship is going to be hotly contested as eight riders circulated within a second of Herrin.
Josh Herrin (2) was the fastest of the fast on Friday at Road Atlanta as he rode his Ducati to provisional pole heading into Saturday’s final qualifying. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Three-time and defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne ended the session third fastest and just .096 of a second behind Herrin’s best. With the aforementioned Baz ending the session third in his return to the MotoAmerica paddock, it was Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong slotting into fourth, the last rider in the 1:24s on the 2.55-mile road course.
Superbike rookie Sean Dylan Kelly had an impressive first day on the TopPro Racing BMW M 1000 RR, the 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion ending up fifth fastest and less than half a second behind Herrin.
Gagne’s Attack Performance Yamaha teammate Cameron Petersen was sixth fastest, the fastest of the two Camerons on day one with five-time champ Beaubier ending up seventh on the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR. Beaubier returned to action with just a handful of minutes left in the session after his crew did a good job of getting him back on track after an early session crash in turn 10-A.
Beaubier’s teammate JD Beach ended up eighth in his first qualifying session on the BMW.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammates Richie Escalante and Brandon Paasch rounded out the top 10.
Supersport – Alexander’s Surprise
Of the three Supersport riders on the Rahal Ducati Moto team, Corey Alexander came into the 2024 season with the least amount of fanfare. On Friday afternoon, Alexander let his riding do the talking as he emerged from the 43-rider field with the fastest lap to earn provisional pole position at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Alexander led the way with his 1:28.912 just .225 of a second faster than Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott and .334 of a second clear of his teammate PJ Jacobsen, with those three making up the provisional front row.
N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Stefano Mesa, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Teagg Hobbs made up the second row, provisionally.
Things were tight at the top with nine riders qualifying within a second of Alexander’s best.
Junior Cup – Medina Gets It Started
Yandel Medina showed that he’s ready for the new season of Junior Cup racing with the New Yorker leading the way on Friday to earn provisional pole position on his New York Safety Track Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400.
Medina lapped at a best of 1:42.976 to lead BARTCON Racing’s Eli Block by .765 of a second with defending class champion Avery Dreher third with his 1:43.768 lap.
BSB Racing’s Trenton Keesee and Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top five qualifiers on Friday.
BellissiMoto Twins Cup – Rocco Leads Suzuki 1-2
RevZilla/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers put his new Suzuki GSX-8R on provisional pole position in the BellissiMoto Twins Cup class at Road Atlanta on Friday afternoon with a best lap of 1:33.150.
Landers, the all-time wins leader in the Twins Cup class, led Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Rossi Moor by .610 of a second for a Suzuki one-two.
Daytona winner and championship leader Gus Rodio was third quickest on his Rodio Racing – Powered By Robem Engineering Aprilia and .665 of a second off Landers’ best. Giaccomoto Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle and Rodio’s teammate Alessandro Di Mario rounded out the top five heading into Saturday’s Q2 session.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Bagger Bob Gets It Done
SDI/Roland Sands Racing/Indian Motorcycle’s Bobby Fong led the Mission King Of The Baggers qualifying session on Friday with a new lap record at Road Atlanta of 1:29.528.
Bobby Fong (50) led the way in Mission King Of The Baggers qualifying on Friday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Second fastest on opening day was Troy Herfoss, the S&S/Indian Motorcycle-backed Australian just .192 of a second off Fong’s best in his first visit to Road Atlanta.
Championship points leader Kyle Wyman was third fastest on the factory Harley-Davidson, despite a crash in 10-A early in the session. Wyman’s best was .265 of a second slower than Fong’s.
Defending Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim was fourth fastest, a few tenths quicker than his class rookie teammate Rocco Landers.
The session was a bit of a crashfest as Kyle Wyman wasn’t the only faller. He was joined in the 10-A gravel by his teammate James Rispoli and by his brother Travis Wyman. Tyler O’Hara was also a faller in the session.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin tops Friday’s qualifying session at MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta
Loris Baz backs up his teammate with third place on Friday for two Ducati Panigale V4 Rs in the top three.
Sunnyvale, Calif., April 19, 2024 —Day one of the opening round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, was a fine one indeed for those dressed in red as Josh Herrin and Loris Baz occupied first and third after the first qualifying session.
Herrin was on the pace from the get-go, pumping 17 laps in the opening Free Practice session, two laps shy of a full race distance to finish second to Cameron Beaubier. The number two turned that around with a scintillating 1:24.627 in Qualifying 1 after another 10 laps to finish the day P1 ahead of defending champion Jake Gagne.
Loris Baz’s return to the MotoAmerica grid started off sedately as the Frenchman reacquainted himself with the demands of the unique 2.5-mile Road Atlanta layout. Baz knocked out 20 laps in FP1, more than any other rider on track, ending the session 10th fastest.
However, with a little help from his teammate Herrin, Baz unlocked his speed in the Qualifying 1 session to deliver a time just 0.160s off Herrin’s fastest lap. Baz thus ended the session third fastest after a total of 30 laps across both sessions, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team delighted with his and Herrin’s speed heading into the all-important Qualifying 2 session tomorrow morning.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#2)
“Today was really good,” Herrin said. “The fastest time we did this morning in FP1 was on the last lap after we did the whole session on one set of tires, so that showed us we’re on the right track as far as bike set-up goes.
“In the second session, we tried a new front tire that I didn’t really like, so we came in and swapped the tires for the same compound we had in the first session. I went out with Loris (Baz) to give him a bit of help, and it worked out great for the team because I got provisional pole position, and Loris is in third, just under two-tenths off me. That showed me he has the pace, but he owes me because I helped him get that time!
“It’s an important track to start up the front, and the ultimate goal is to have two Ducatis up there fighting for the win. Overall, it’s been a great start to the weekend, and we will continue that tomorrow and Sunday.”
Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#76)
“First day back,” started Baz, “and it’s tough to be on the pace. I know this track from when I raced here in 2021, but I need to relearn it again. It feels like I’m coming back to a completely different track.
“I just wanted to be calm all day, just build the pace step by step, so I rode alone in the first practice session. In the Qualifying 1 session, I wanted to go out with the guys at the front, but I had an old set of tires, so I came back in, changed to a fresh set, and got behind Josh. He showed me some things that helped my time, so I must thank him.
“We still have to find the ultimate pace to run at the front. It’s been a long winter, and I am still discovering the bike, but I’m going to do my best, have fun, and enjoy the weekend.”
Round one of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship continues tomorrow, Saturday, April 20. The second qualifying session is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. EDT. Race One will take place later in the day at 3:10 p.m., and Race Two is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Yandel Medina was quickest in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Qualifying One Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his New York Safety Track Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on Dunlop control tires, the young New Yorker navigated the 2.55-mile track in 1:42.976 to lead the field of 24 riders and claim provisional pole position.
Eli Block was second-best with a time of 1:43.741 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki, and Avery Dreher, the defending Champion, took the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a lap of 1:43.768 on his Bad Boys Racing Ninja 400.
The entire Junior Cup field is using Kawasaki Ninja 400s this weekend at Road Atlanta.
Corey Alexander topped MotoAmerica Supersport Qualifying One Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Roller Die + Forming Panigale V2 on Dunlop control tires, Alexander lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:28.912 to lead the field of 43 riders.
2023 Championship runner-up Tyler Scott was second-fastest with a 1:29.137 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, and PJ Jacobsen was third-quickest with a time of 1:29.246 on his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2.
Blake Davis was fourth with a 1:29.401 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R6, and Stefano Mesa made it four brands in the top five with a lap of 1:29.434 on his Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
More, from a press release issued by Rahal Ducati Moto:
ROAD ATLANTA
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 | PRACTICE & QUALIFYING 1
Friday’s on-track activities marked the start of the Rahal Ducati Moto Supersport championship fight. The team used the excellent weather conditions to fine-tune the Ducatis in practice and maximize qualifying efforts in the afternoon under the sunny skies.
PJ Jacobsen topped the time charts for the morning’s practice session, with Corey Alexander following in P4 and Kayla Yaakov finishing P13.
It was Alexander who claimed the fastest time for Qualifying 1, with Jacobsen in third and Yaakov P11.
Tomorrow’s schedule hosts Qualifying 2 with the trio of riders taking the track with their fellow Supersport competitors at 9:10 am EST to set the field for both rounds. Race 1 goes green at 2:10 pm EST concluding track activity for the team on Saturday.
COREY ALEXANDER
No. 23 ROLLER DIE + FORMING DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P4 (1:30.075)
QUALIFYING 1: P1 (1:28.912)
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“We were able to put it up on Provisional Pole for Qualifying 1. It’s a good start for the team as well with PJ being third, which is really exciting. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. Thanks for all the support to Graham and the entire Rahal family, we’re in for a great season!”
PJ JACOBSEN
No. 15 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P1 (1:29.667)
QUALIFYING 1: P3 (1:29.246)
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“Today was a good day for us – I got P1 in the first practice session and P3 for Qualifying 1. We struggled with some things in qualifying and now know some changes we can make for Qualifying 2 in the morning and we are looking forward to that. Everything has been going super well so far this weekend! Congrats to Corey for the provisional Pole – I’ll be battling for it in the morning. It’s great to have both of us in the Top 3 and the team is doing a great job.”
KAYLA YAAKOV
No. 19 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P13 (1:32.606)
QUALIFYING 1: P11 (1:30.425)
NOTES: Suffered through set-up issues in Practice along with data loss from the morning session
WHAT SHE’S SAYING:
Practice 1 was okay – we struggled quite a bit with setup. We knew we were going to make some changes for [Qualifying] 1, so we weren’t too worried about it. In Q1 I had some similar issues but the bike was slightly better overall. The changes we made helped a bit, but I’m still struggling with the setup of the bike. We have quite a bit of under-acceleration and it’s making it difficult to get good lap times. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the time we were able to set considering the setup issues we are experiencing right now. I’m excited going into Q2 tomorrow because now we can fully review the data and see exactly what we are doing and hopefully have a good Q2 tomorrow morning.”
BEN SPIES
TEAM PRINCIPAL
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“It’s been a really good Friday – it’s early and the first Qualifying session, so we need to keep the pace quick for Q2. The track could be faster tomorrow, which would be nice. We are happy as a team. Coming from Daytona we’ve made a lot of changes to the team structure and with the bike. Today validates those changes, so we’re in a good place. Kayla [Yaakov] is going to find some time tomorrow with some work we’re going to do on the bike settings. PJ [Jacobsen] and Corey [Alexander] are riding really well, and we are going to make some basic changes to their bikes for tomorrow. I think we are going to have some competitive packages for the race and I’m happy that all three riders are happy and headed in the right direction.”
Kyle Wyman was quickest in MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Free Practice One Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide on Dunlop control tires around the 2.55-mile course, Wyman turned a 1:29.935, which was not only fast enough to lead the 12-rider field but it also broke Wyman’s own All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.036 from 2023.
Defending Champion Hayden Gillim was second-best with a time of 1:30.345 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, and Bobby Fong rounded out the top three with a lap of 1:30.404 on his SDI/Roland Sands Racing Indian Challenger.
For the second event in a row the Feuling Parts team and rider Ruben Xaus were no-shows with no announcements coming from the team or rider on social media. Stay tuned.
Cameron Beaubier posted the best lap time during MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Free Practice One Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. On board his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR and using Dunlop control tires, the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion turned a 1:24.916 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Josh Herrin was second-fastest with a lap of 1:25.184 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, and three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was third-quickest with a time of 1:25.369 on his Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1.
Richie Escalante was fourth with a 1:25.608 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R, making it four different brands in the top four. Bobby Fong rounded out the top five with a lap of 1:25.709 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1.
PJ Jacobsen led MotoAmerica Supersport Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 on Dunlop control tires, Jacobsen lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:29.667 to top the field of 43 riders.
Blake Davis was the best of the rest with a 1:29.989 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R6, and Tyler Scott rounded out the top three with a time of 1:30.050 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.
Dylan Singh led MotoAmerica Junior Cup Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Singh Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, Singh lapped the mostly dry 2.55-mile road course in 1:51.068 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Eli Block was second-best with a 1:51.123 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki, and Jayden Fernandez rounded out the top three with a 1:52.607 on his Fernandez Racing Ninja 400.
Bobby Fong topped MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his SDI/Roland Sands Racing Indian Challenger on Dunlop control tires, Fong lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:29.528. That time not only led the session and earned Fong provisional pole position but it also broke the All-Time Lap Record of 1:29.935 that Kyle Wyman set earlier in the day.
Multi-time Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss was also under the old lap record with a second-best 1:29.720 on his S&S/Indian Motorcycle Challenger in spite of it being his first day riding at Road Atlanta.
Kyle Wyman’s session was interrupted with a crash, but the 1:29.793 he did on his Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide was good enough to claim the third and final spot on the provisional front row.
Defending Champion Hayden Gillim was fourth with a time of 1:30.352 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Gillim’s teammate, class rookie Rocco Landers was fifth-fastest with a 1:30.633. And Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top six with a 1:30.736.
Update: Ruben Xaus informed Roadracingworld.com that his team is waiting on parts and plans to return to a future round of MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers.
Rocco Landers was the fastest MotoAmerica BellissiMoto Twins Cup rider Friday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Georgia. Landers led Free Practice One (FP1) in the morning and Qualifying One (Q1) in the afternoon, claiming provisional pole position with a time of 1:33.150 on his Dunlop-shod RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki GSX-8R.
Rossi Moor made it a 1-2 for Suzuki by posting a second-best 1:33.760 in Q1 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-8R.
Gus Rodio, the 2023 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship runner-up, earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:33.775 on his Rodio Racing Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660.
Dominic Doyle was fourth overall and the top Yamaha rider with a 1:34.195 on his Giaccmoto Yamaha Racing YZF-R7.
Rodio’s teammate Alessandro Di Mario rounded out the top five with a time of 1:34.744 around the 2.55-mile road course.
Alvaro Bautista (1). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.
Alvaro Bautista led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on Pirelli control tires, the two-time and defending World Champion lapped the 2.8-mile (4.5 km) track in 1:35.473 to lead the field of 23 riders.
After topping rain-affected Free Practice One, Toprak Razgatlioglu was second-best in FP2 with a 1:35.750 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR.
Remy Gardner was third-quickest in FP2 with a best time of 1:35.827 on his GYTR GRT Yamaha YZF-R1.
American Garrett Gerloff finished FP2 in 15th with a lap of 1:37.097 on his Bonovo Action BMW.
Rain factored into most of the day Friday at Assen and did so again in FP2. With about 20 minutes left in the session, more rain turned the dry track wet and prevented riders from going any quicker.
Bautista leads the way in changeable conditions at Assen
Alvaro Bautista (1). Photo courtesy Dorna.
On a tricky opening day at a wind swept TT Circuit Assen it was Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) who set the pace. The weather changed multiple times throughout the day with rain giving way to sunshine before reverting back to rain once again. Bautista, winner of the last four Superbike races at the Dutch Round, completed 26 laps of the 4.555km circuit to end the day two tenths of a second faster than Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team).
Having not changed to new tyres until moments before a rain shower the BMW rider was one of the few riders not to improve their lap time from the morning session in the afternoon. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) ended the day third fastest.
Championship leader Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) is riding for the first time since undergoing surgery for compartment syndrome and was sixth fastest. The Italian was less than half a second slower than his teammate Bautista. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) was fifth fastest in both sessions but completed just 18 laps over the course of the day. The changeable conditions limited running and the six times World Champion will be hoping for a change of fortunes after a difficult start to the season. Rea is a 17 times winner at the Dutch Round. Home hero Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) was ninth fastest.
P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“It has been a complicated day because of the weather. With the rain and the wind, especially in the afternoon, it was difficult. The wind was very strong on the back straight and you could feel it pushing you out wide. On the straight I was almost leaning because otherwise I would be pushed wide of the track. It was really difficult in some areas of the track. But in the end, with these conditions, I could find a good feeling with the bike. It feels similar for me to Barcelona. Today was really difficult for everybody and I’m not super happy but we’ll see what happens with the weather tomorrow.”
P2 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team
“The bike is turning well but the braking is not yet 100%. We are working on this now with the engine braking too. The electronics are working great and in general, I’m happy. I had a used tyre at the start of FP2 and when I put in a new tyre it started to rain after two laps and then there was the red flag. I didn’t improve my lap in FP2 but the feeling is very good. We are very fast and the grip from the track is really good. It’s not easy in WorldSBK because everyone is very fast but I’m ready for the fight and for the win. We are ready to race in all conditions.”
P3 | Remy Gardner | GYRT GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team
“Today wasn’t easy. This morning there were a lot of damp patches but the condition wasn’t too bad. We did 15 laps and our pace was good. During FP2 we stopped and changed to the SCX tyre and the feeling was good. Obviously, we wanted to make a long run to see what the times would be like but then we had some rain. The feeling was quite good. There’s still some work to do but I’m quite happy.”
Josh Herrin topped MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R on Dunlop control tires, Herrin covered the 2.55-mile course in 1:24.627 to lead the field of 24 Superbikes.
Three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was second-best with a lap of 1:24.723 on his Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, and Herrin’s new teammate Loris Baz earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a time of 1:24.787.
Bobby Fong was fourth with a 1:24.998 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1. TopPro Racing BMW’s Sean Dylan Kelly was fifth-fastest with a lap at 1:25.075 in his first official day as a MotoAmerica Superbike rider. Gagne’s teammate Cameron Petersen, who says his right wrist is finally 100% healed, was sixth-quick at 1:25.121.
Cameron Beaubier bounced back from a crash in Turn 10 to post the seventh-fastest lap, 1:25.246, on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR. Beaubier’s new teammate JD Beach was eighth in Q1 at 1:25.420. And Richie Escalante rounded out the top nine provisional qualifiers with a 1:25.719 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
The top nine riders in Q1 were separated by just 1.092 seconds.
Herrin Storms To Provisional Pole On Opening Day At Road Atlanta
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin Leads The Way In Steel Commander Superbike
BRASELTON, GA (April 19, 2024) – Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin had two reasons to be happy with his Friday qualifying at Road Atlanta. For starters, Herrin earned provisional pole position in Q1 with his 1:24.627. He then followed that up by pocketing an “I owe you” from his teammate Loris Baz as he towed the Frenchman to third, giving Ducati two bikes on the provisional front row heading into tomorrow’s Q2 session.
If Q1 is any indication, the Steel Commander Superbike Championship is going to be hotly contested as eight riders circulated within a second of Herrin.
Josh Herrin (2) was the fastest of the fast on Friday at Road Atlanta as he rode his Ducati to provisional pole heading into Saturday’s final qualifying. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Three-time and defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne ended the session third fastest and just .096 of a second behind Herrin’s best. With the aforementioned Baz ending the session third in his return to the MotoAmerica paddock, it was Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong slotting into fourth, the last rider in the 1:24s on the 2.55-mile road course.
Superbike rookie Sean Dylan Kelly had an impressive first day on the TopPro Racing BMW M 1000 RR, the 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion ending up fifth fastest and less than half a second behind Herrin.
Gagne’s Attack Performance Yamaha teammate Cameron Petersen was sixth fastest, the fastest of the two Camerons on day one with five-time champ Beaubier ending up seventh on the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR. Beaubier returned to action with just a handful of minutes left in the session after his crew did a good job of getting him back on track after an early session crash in turn 10-A.
Beaubier’s teammate JD Beach ended up eighth in his first qualifying session on the BMW.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammates Richie Escalante and Brandon Paasch rounded out the top 10.
Supersport – Alexander’s Surprise
Of the three Supersport riders on the Rahal Ducati Moto team, Corey Alexander came into the 2024 season with the least amount of fanfare. On Friday afternoon, Alexander let his riding do the talking as he emerged from the 43-rider field with the fastest lap to earn provisional pole position at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Alexander led the way with his 1:28.912 just .225 of a second faster than Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott and .334 of a second clear of his teammate PJ Jacobsen, with those three making up the provisional front row.
N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto’s Blake Davis, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Stefano Mesa, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Teagg Hobbs made up the second row, provisionally.
Things were tight at the top with nine riders qualifying within a second of Alexander’s best.
Junior Cup – Medina Gets It Started
Yandel Medina showed that he’s ready for the new season of Junior Cup racing with the New Yorker leading the way on Friday to earn provisional pole position on his New York Safety Track Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400.
Medina lapped at a best of 1:42.976 to lead BARTCON Racing’s Eli Block by .765 of a second with defending class champion Avery Dreher third with his 1:43.768 lap.
BSB Racing’s Trenton Keesee and Speed Demon Racing’s Logan Cunnison rounded out the top five qualifiers on Friday.
BellissiMoto Twins Cup – Rocco Leads Suzuki 1-2
RevZilla/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers put his new Suzuki GSX-8R on provisional pole position in the BellissiMoto Twins Cup class at Road Atlanta on Friday afternoon with a best lap of 1:33.150.
Landers, the all-time wins leader in the Twins Cup class, led Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Rossi Moor by .610 of a second for a Suzuki one-two.
Daytona winner and championship leader Gus Rodio was third quickest on his Rodio Racing – Powered By Robem Engineering Aprilia and .665 of a second off Landers’ best. Giaccomoto Yamaha Racing’s Dominic Doyle and Rodio’s teammate Alessandro Di Mario rounded out the top five heading into Saturday’s Q2 session.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Bagger Bob Gets It Done
SDI/Roland Sands Racing/Indian Motorcycle’s Bobby Fong led the Mission King Of The Baggers qualifying session on Friday with a new lap record at Road Atlanta of 1:29.528.
Bobby Fong (50) led the way in Mission King Of The Baggers qualifying on Friday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Second fastest on opening day was Troy Herfoss, the S&S/Indian Motorcycle-backed Australian just .192 of a second off Fong’s best in his first visit to Road Atlanta.
Championship points leader Kyle Wyman was third fastest on the factory Harley-Davidson, despite a crash in 10-A early in the session. Wyman’s best was .265 of a second slower than Fong’s.
Defending Mission King Of The Baggers Champion Hayden Gillim was fourth fastest, a few tenths quicker than his class rookie teammate Rocco Landers.
The session was a bit of a crashfest as Kyle Wyman wasn’t the only faller. He was joined in the 10-A gravel by his teammate James Rispoli and by his brother Travis Wyman. Tyler O’Hara was also a faller in the session.
More, from a press release issued by Ducati North America:
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin tops Friday’s qualifying session at MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta
Loris Baz backs up his teammate with third place on Friday for two Ducati Panigale V4 Rs in the top three.
Sunnyvale, Calif., April 19, 2024 —Day one of the opening round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, was a fine one indeed for those dressed in red as Josh Herrin and Loris Baz occupied first and third after the first qualifying session.
Herrin was on the pace from the get-go, pumping 17 laps in the opening Free Practice session, two laps shy of a full race distance to finish second to Cameron Beaubier. The number two turned that around with a scintillating 1:24.627 in Qualifying 1 after another 10 laps to finish the day P1 ahead of defending champion Jake Gagne.
Loris Baz’s return to the MotoAmerica grid started off sedately as the Frenchman reacquainted himself with the demands of the unique 2.5-mile Road Atlanta layout. Baz knocked out 20 laps in FP1, more than any other rider on track, ending the session 10th fastest.
However, with a little help from his teammate Herrin, Baz unlocked his speed in the Qualifying 1 session to deliver a time just 0.160s off Herrin’s fastest lap. Baz thus ended the session third fastest after a total of 30 laps across both sessions, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team delighted with his and Herrin’s speed heading into the all-important Qualifying 2 session tomorrow morning.
Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#2)
“Today was really good,” Herrin said. “The fastest time we did this morning in FP1 was on the last lap after we did the whole session on one set of tires, so that showed us we’re on the right track as far as bike set-up goes.
“In the second session, we tried a new front tire that I didn’t really like, so we came in and swapped the tires for the same compound we had in the first session. I went out with Loris (Baz) to give him a bit of help, and it worked out great for the team because I got provisional pole position, and Loris is in third, just under two-tenths off me. That showed me he has the pace, but he owes me because I helped him get that time!
“It’s an important track to start up the front, and the ultimate goal is to have two Ducatis up there fighting for the win. Overall, it’s been a great start to the weekend, and we will continue that tomorrow and Sunday.”
Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati–#76)
“First day back,” started Baz, “and it’s tough to be on the pace. I know this track from when I raced here in 2021, but I need to relearn it again. It feels like I’m coming back to a completely different track.
“I just wanted to be calm all day, just build the pace step by step, so I rode alone in the first practice session. In the Qualifying 1 session, I wanted to go out with the guys at the front, but I had an old set of tires, so I came back in, changed to a fresh set, and got behind Josh. He showed me some things that helped my time, so I must thank him.
“We still have to find the ultimate pace to run at the front. It’s been a long winter, and I am still discovering the bike, but I’m going to do my best, have fun, and enjoy the weekend.”
Round one of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike Championship continues tomorrow, Saturday, April 20. The second qualifying session is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. EDT. Race One will take place later in the day at 3:10 p.m., and Race Two is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
Yandel Medina was quickest in MotoAmerica Junior Cup Qualifying One Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his New York Safety Track Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on Dunlop control tires, the young New Yorker navigated the 2.55-mile track in 1:42.976 to lead the field of 24 riders and claim provisional pole position.
Eli Block was second-best with a time of 1:43.741 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki, and Avery Dreher, the defending Champion, took the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a lap of 1:43.768 on his Bad Boys Racing Ninja 400.
The entire Junior Cup field is using Kawasaki Ninja 400s this weekend at Road Atlanta.
Corey Alexander topped MotoAmerica Supersport Qualifying One Friday afternoon at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Roller Die + Forming Panigale V2 on Dunlop control tires, Alexander lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:28.912 to lead the field of 43 riders.
2023 Championship runner-up Tyler Scott was second-fastest with a 1:29.137 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, and PJ Jacobsen was third-quickest with a time of 1:29.246 on his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2.
Blake Davis was fourth with a 1:29.401 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R6, and Stefano Mesa made it four brands in the top five with a lap of 1:29.434 on his Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
More, from a press release issued by Rahal Ducati Moto:
ROAD ATLANTA
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 | PRACTICE & QUALIFYING 1
Friday’s on-track activities marked the start of the Rahal Ducati Moto Supersport championship fight. The team used the excellent weather conditions to fine-tune the Ducatis in practice and maximize qualifying efforts in the afternoon under the sunny skies.
PJ Jacobsen topped the time charts for the morning’s practice session, with Corey Alexander following in P4 and Kayla Yaakov finishing P13.
It was Alexander who claimed the fastest time for Qualifying 1, with Jacobsen in third and Yaakov P11.
Tomorrow’s schedule hosts Qualifying 2 with the trio of riders taking the track with their fellow Supersport competitors at 9:10 am EST to set the field for both rounds. Race 1 goes green at 2:10 pm EST concluding track activity for the team on Saturday.
COREY ALEXANDER
No. 23 ROLLER DIE + FORMING DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P4 (1:30.075)
QUALIFYING 1: P1 (1:28.912)
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“We were able to put it up on Provisional Pole for Qualifying 1. It’s a good start for the team as well with PJ being third, which is really exciting. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. Thanks for all the support to Graham and the entire Rahal family, we’re in for a great season!”
PJ JACOBSEN
No. 15 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P1 (1:29.667)
QUALIFYING 1: P3 (1:29.246)
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“Today was a good day for us – I got P1 in the first practice session and P3 for Qualifying 1. We struggled with some things in qualifying and now know some changes we can make for Qualifying 2 in the morning and we are looking forward to that. Everything has been going super well so far this weekend! Congrats to Corey for the provisional Pole – I’ll be battling for it in the morning. It’s great to have both of us in the Top 3 and the team is doing a great job.”
KAYLA YAAKOV
No. 19 XPEL DUCATI PANIGALE V2
PRACTICE: P13 (1:32.606)
QUALIFYING 1: P11 (1:30.425)
NOTES: Suffered through set-up issues in Practice along with data loss from the morning session
WHAT SHE’S SAYING:
Practice 1 was okay – we struggled quite a bit with setup. We knew we were going to make some changes for [Qualifying] 1, so we weren’t too worried about it. In Q1 I had some similar issues but the bike was slightly better overall. The changes we made helped a bit, but I’m still struggling with the setup of the bike. We have quite a bit of under-acceleration and it’s making it difficult to get good lap times. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the time we were able to set considering the setup issues we are experiencing right now. I’m excited going into Q2 tomorrow because now we can fully review the data and see exactly what we are doing and hopefully have a good Q2 tomorrow morning.”
BEN SPIES
TEAM PRINCIPAL
WHAT HE’S SAYING:
“It’s been a really good Friday – it’s early and the first Qualifying session, so we need to keep the pace quick for Q2. The track could be faster tomorrow, which would be nice. We are happy as a team. Coming from Daytona we’ve made a lot of changes to the team structure and with the bike. Today validates those changes, so we’re in a good place. Kayla [Yaakov] is going to find some time tomorrow with some work we’re going to do on the bike settings. PJ [Jacobsen] and Corey [Alexander] are riding really well, and we are going to make some basic changes to their bikes for tomorrow. I think we are going to have some competitive packages for the race and I’m happy that all three riders are happy and headed in the right direction.”
Kyle Wyman was quickest in MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Free Practice One Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Road Glide on Dunlop control tires around the 2.55-mile course, Wyman turned a 1:29.935, which was not only fast enough to lead the 12-rider field but it also broke Wyman’s own All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.036 from 2023.
Defending Champion Hayden Gillim was second-best with a time of 1:30.345 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, and Bobby Fong rounded out the top three with a lap of 1:30.404 on his SDI/Roland Sands Racing Indian Challenger.
For the second event in a row the Feuling Parts team and rider Ruben Xaus were no-shows with no announcements coming from the team or rider on social media. Stay tuned.
Cameron Beaubier posted the best lap time during MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Free Practice One Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. On board his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR and using Dunlop control tires, the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion turned a 1:24.916 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Josh Herrin was second-fastest with a lap of 1:25.184 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, and three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was third-quickest with a time of 1:25.369 on his Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1.
Richie Escalante was fourth with a 1:25.608 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R, making it four different brands in the top four. Bobby Fong rounded out the top five with a lap of 1:25.709 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha YZF-R1.
PJ Jacobsen led MotoAmerica Supersport Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 on Dunlop control tires, Jacobsen lapped the 2.55-mile course in 1:29.667 to top the field of 43 riders.
Blake Davis was the best of the rest with a 1:29.989 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R6, and Tyler Scott rounded out the top three with a time of 1:30.050 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750.
Dylan Singh led MotoAmerica Junior Cup Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Georgia. Riding his Singh Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, Singh lapped the mostly dry 2.55-mile road course in 1:51.068 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Eli Block was second-best with a 1:51.123 on his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki, and Jayden Fernandez rounded out the top three with a 1:52.607 on his Fernandez Racing Ninja 400.
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