Featured In the March 2024 issue of Roadracing World:
“It was the phrase ‘performance floorboards’ that really caught my attention during the tech briefing on the new Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST. Moto3 race teams worry about the weight of the footrests, to the point where they are so shaved down and lightened that they sometimes break mid-race. Harley-Davidson engineers typically have not.
“So when they started describing how the floorboards on the CVO ST are shorter and have cutaways to lighten them, it really drove home the point that on this model, Harley-Davidson engineers really went through the motorcycle from stem to stern with the goal of making it perform better…”
“Intro: 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST,” by Michael Gougis
Harley-Davidson, a.k.a. The Motor Company, invited journalists to Las Vegas for a day of controlled lapping around the Classic Course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the new CVO Road Glide ST, part of the revamped lineup of what Harley-Davidson calls Grand American Touring motorcycles. The venue underscored a focus on performance with this model. Read how it was ripping a big, bad, performance bagger around the track, in the latest issue of Roadracing World!
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The Yamaha R-Series motorcycles were born on the track and the track is the only place to explore the limits of these amazing machines.
Everyone is interested in trying their motorcycles on the track, but getting on track can be intimidating and expensive. Yamaha would like to give you an amazing motorcycle track experience with world-class instruction from Yamaha Champions Riding School at an affordable price, regardless of your riding experience.
Join us Thursday, April 11, at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX, just outside of Fort Worth, for the Yamaha R-World Track Experience featuring Yamaha Champions Riding School.
This is a Bring Your Own Bike Event!
The R-World Track Experience will run all day between 8am and 5pm, with three groups and 20-minute rotations between track, paddock, and classroom. You are welcome to bring any type or brand of street bike. Cruisers, baggers, ADV, standards, and sportbikes are all welcome. Full safety gear is required for the Novice and Intermediate groups, but more relaxed street gear is acceptable in the Street Group with a minimum of a full-face helmet, riding boots, long pants, riding jacket, and gloves required.
The Street Group at the Yamaha R-World Track Experience YCRS event offers riders a taste of riding on the racetrack with minimum investment. Photo courtesy YCRS.
Street Group: This half-day group is for riders who have never been on a track, don’t have full safety gear and would like to explore the track without the chaos of a normal track day. This group will be limited to highway speeds with instructors in a lead / follow formation and no pressure to go fast. Any street-legal motorcycle is welcome, with no requirements for safety wires, taped lights, or other modifications. The only technical requirement is that the motorcycle must be in perfect working condition with nothing leaking, nothing falling off, good tires, and good brakes. Riders must have a DOT-legal full-face helmet, jacket, over-the-ankle boots, gloves, and long pants. The Street Group will run 20-minute sessions every hour with 20 minutes of instruction from professional instructors at Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $49 with a discount code from your participating Yamaha dealer. Do not miss this unique opportunity to get on track with world-class instruction. The Street Group is limited to 16 people per session. The morning session will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the afternoon session from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Novice Group: The Novice Group will be all day from 8:00 am until 5 pm and is for new track riders with full safety gear, or track riders with less than five track days’ worth of experience. Any street-legal motorcycle is welcome with no requirements for safety wire, taped lights, or other modifications. The only technical requirement is that the motorcycle must be in perfect working condition with nothing leaking, nothing falling off, good tires and good brakes. Full, track safety gear (leathers) is required, and the sessions will not be speed-limited. The Novice Group will run 20-minute sessions every hour with 20 minutes of instruction from the professional instructors at Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $149 with a code from your participating Yamaha dealer. The Novice Group is limited to (25) people.
Intermediate Group: The Intermediate Group is also run all day and is for experienced track day riders with full safety gear and traditionally prepared track day motorcycles. Although The Intermediate Group will not be speed-limited in any way, it is not for racers or A-Group track day riders. The Intermediate Group will feature 20-minute on-track sessions with some of the fastest instructors in the country, followed by 20-minute classroom sessions from Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $149 with a code from your participating Yamaha dealer. The Intermediate Group is limited to (25) people.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PARTICIPATING YAMAHA DEALER FOR A DISCOUNT CODE!
(Lone Star Yamaha, Maxim Motorsports, and Classic Powersports)
Travis Wyman, Jayson Uribe to race for OrangeCat Racing in 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship
Two-time Stock 1000 runner-up, European road racing journeyman to compete aboard BMW M 1000 RRs in team’s second season
CHICAGO — OrangeCat Racing had a promising first season competing in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Class in 2023, and the team’s sophomore season will feature an all-new rider lineup of two-time Stock 1000 runner-up Travis Wyman and former CEV Moto2 rider Jayson Uribe.
The duo – which boasts about 25 years of combined pro road racing experience — will compete aboard a pair of BMW M 1000 RRs and aim to build upon the team’s immediate success in 2023 that saw its riders finished second and fourth in the Stock 1000 points standings.
For Wyman, winning in Stock 1000 started from the class’ very first race in 2018. Wyman won the first two Stock 1000 races that year and finished runner-up in the Stock 1000 Championship in 2018 and 2021. He also finished third in the Stock 1000 points standings in 2020, 2022 and 2023 and has logged six victories, 19 additional podium finishes and 20 more top five finishes in Stock 1000 competition.
“I am excited to return to racing in Stock 1000 for the seventh consecutive season,” Wyman said. “The OrangeCat team made incredible progress in 2023, and, with my years of experience racing BMWs, I’m confident we will be a contender for the 2024 Stock 1000 title.”
Since his first pro road racing season in 2013, Uribe has raced in several European championships and MotoAmerica’s premier class. He started his pro racing career in the British Superbike Championship’s Motostar Class in 2013. He then finished third in the class standings in 2014 before moving to the 600 Cup in the French Superbike Championship for 2015 — where he became the first American to notch a race win in that series. Uribe then raced in the FIM CEV Moto2 European Championship for AGR Racing in 2016 and 2017 before returning to the United States to take part in five MotoAmerica Superbike races during the 2018 season. Uribe also worked as a test rider for Pirelli Tire North America in 2020 and competed in several FIM Superbike World Championship races in 2021.
Jayson Uribe. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing.
“I’m very happy to be able to work with OrangeCat Racing for the 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 campaign,” Uribe said. “Being reunited with my former crew chief, Kirk Korenko, and riding a motorcycle that has all the support needed to win races is a dream come true. The BMW is a big change from the bikes I’ve been riding in recent years, but I felt comfortable with it in the first few sessions we had during testing. We were able to throw down some lap times that are up there with the Superbike boys after we found some setups we liked. Additionally, having a teammate like Travis who is very knowledgeable about the BMW M 1000 RR has been great. This year will be stacked in the Stock 1000 Class, but I’m confident that we have a winning package. I’m excited to bang bars and put OrangeCat on the top step!”
OrangeCat Racing also is happy to announce it has renewed its technical and promotional partnerships with the Chicago-based motorcycle dealership Motoworks, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing.
The arrival of Wyman and Uribe to the team’s ranks also marks the end of OrangeCat Racing’s collaborations with Kaleb De Keyrel and Ezra Beaubier. The team is grateful for the victories and championship runs both riders had in 2023 and wishes them well on their future endeavors.
The 2024 edition of MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Championship features 10 races at five rounds like it did in 2023 – though several rounds are scheduled for different venues than last year. The Stock 1000 season kicks off May 17-19 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., followed by rounds at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn. (June 14-16), The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash. (June 28-30), Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. (July 12-14) and New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. (Sept. 27-29).
To follow Uribe and Wyman’s quest to clinch their first MotoAmerica Stock 1000 title, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming service, MotoAmerica Live Plus. Subscribers can watch races in all MotoAmerica classes live or on-demand, as well as view highlights, interviews and races from years past. To learn more about MotoAmerica Live Plus, visit http://motoamericaliveplus.com.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team’s website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
Travis Wyman’s promotional partners for the 2024 MotoAmerica season include SP Connect, Klingler Thrillers, Fast Line Motorcycle Performance, Stomp Grip, On Any Moto, Bilmola USA and Alpinestars.
Jayson Uribe’s promotional partners for the 2024 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, 4SR, San Jose Motorsport and Red Engine Brewing.
Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery for compartment syndrome
Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery today at the Oglio Po Hospital (Cremona), performed by Professor Alessio Pedrazzini to address the issue of chronic exertional forearm compartment syndrome (arm pump).
This pathology, now very common in the world of motorcycling, has been present since last winter and worsened during the Australian Round. It aggravated last weekend in Barcelona, where severe pain threatened to limit the performance of the reigning Supersport World Champion and current leader of the Superbike World Championship standings.
For this reason, in agreement with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, the decision to perform surgery on Nicolò Bulega’s right forearm has been made.
The rider will now have plenty of time to recover from the operation and to get in the best condition for the third round of the 2023 WorldSBK season scheduled for April 19-21 at the TT Circuit in Assen, Netherlands.
Vanson has been producing jackets, riding/racing suits, and other leather goods at its facility in the Boston, Massachusetts, area since 1974.
While the brand has been well known to motorcycle racers and riders for years, Vanson has more recently caught the attention of the fashion world and with that the attention of counterfeiters.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to identify real Vanson goods from cheap counterfeit fakes.
According to Vanson:
Make sure the label matches the one pictured here.
This label should say “Fall River MASS,” but older Vanson products will say “Boston MASS.”
The pull tab on the zipper has a big V and says “Vanson USA.”
A unit number (like the one seen on the leather tag on the zipper in the photo) will be embossed on the item, including gloves and bags.
The top-quality workmanship on the item should be evident, like straight lines of stitching.
And as anyone who has worn Vanson leathers know, they are made from robust pieces of leather that can also be described as heavy.
And if there’s still any doubt, potential buyers of Vanson leathers can also contact the company at (508) 678-2000, www.vansonleathers.com, and all social media.
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe inaugurates the new Drive Unit assembly line
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe (YMME) celebrated today the inauguration of the completely new Drive Unit assembly line at the factory in Saint Quentin, France.
The new Drive Unit assembly line follows Yamaha Motor’s commitment to a local European manufacturing as a competitive and sustainable advantage to better and quicker serve its eBikes OEM customers’ needs in Europe.
The Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe facility in Saint Quentin, France. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
The assembly line is a new addition to the already large portfolio of YMME, which continues its diversification into a multi-products factory and towards the electric mobility. YMME – formerly known as MBK Industrie – has been manufacturing Yamaha flagship models such as the Ténéré 700, MT-125 and XMAX, assembling the new range of Yamaha eBikes and customizing Yamaha’s Powered Two-Wheelers and ATVs for European-specific needs already for many years.
Giving the event extra lustre, the inauguration took place in the presence of Mr. Thomas Campeaux, Prefect of Aisne France, Mr. Xavier Bertrand, President of region Hauts-de-France, Mrs. Fréderique Macarez, mayor of Saint Quentin France, Mr. Tjeerd Jegen, CEO of Accell Group, Mr. Kenichi Muraki, Executive Officer and Executive General Manager of Smart Power Vehicle Business Unit at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and other representatives from Yamaha headquarters in Japan and Yamaha Motor Europe.
This production line will produce Yamaha’s drive unit PWseries S2, designed for the high volume Sport and Trail sectors.
Yamaha electric drive units at the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe plant in France. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
Olivier Prévost, President and CEO, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
I’m very pleased with the establishment and opening of this new production line at our factory in France as already for some years this has been in our plans for the future. For YMME it means that it heightens its vital role within the Yamaha operations and also that it underlines once more its status as a Yamaha multi-products manufacturing site. And, last but not least, producing locally in Europe contributes to leaving a more sustainable footprint within our operations, which remains a key target for Yamaha at global level, and is providing a competitive advantage in an industrial environment where we give more and more importance to the sustainability and flexibility in the supply chain.
Clement Villet, Director Land Mobility, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Whether it is for our traditional business or electric mobility, the role of YMME is important to better serve the European markets and to respond swiftly to the ever-changing needs of customers. In that respect, with the opening of the Drive Unit assembly line we will be able to supply our eBikes OEM customers swiftly and with shorter lead times, contributing to a more agile and reactive production planning.
Editorial Note: Yohei Kato is the grandson of Yoshimura founder Hideo “Pop” or “Pops” Yoshimura and his wife Naoe Yoshimura.
Yoshimura Japan Announces New President
As of 21st March 2024, Yoshimura Japan makes change in its president from Fujio Yoshimura to Yohei Kato.
Greeting from new President
It is with great honor that I, Yohei Kato, will be assuming the position of President of YOSHIMURA JAPAN, taking over from Fujio Yoshimura, as we mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the company established by Pop Yoshimura (Hideo Yoshimura) in 1954.
As we move forward, transcending the boundaries of the traditional racing team, I will be the third generation to inherit this esteemed Yoshimura brand. I pledge to continue the Yoshimura spirit, imparted to us by our predecessors, without alteration. Through racing activities, events, and our products, I vow to strive alongside my fellow employees to provide our users with even greater “inspiration and satisfaction” in line with the Yoshimura ism.
Furthermore, I am determined to carry out my duties with conviction and dedication, ensuring that our company remains attractive not only to our users but also to our employees. I sincerely ask for your continued patronage and guidance.
SUZUKI HAYABUSA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO CONCORD, NC
“Hayabusa Homecoming” Set for April 27th at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
Brea, CA – March 28, 2024 – Coming off the success of the inaugural Hayabusa Homecoming held at the National Hot Rod Association’s Pomona World Finals in November, Suzuki Motor USA invites Suzuki owners to join another Hayabusa Homecoming, a commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa. The Homecoming will be held during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at the NHRA Drag Racing Series at zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC on April 27th.
Pre-registered owners of Suzuki motorcycles will receive free grandstand entry on Saturday, April 27th, and complimentary VIP Suzuki parking for the day – if they ride to the Homecoming on their Suzuki motorcycle.
Hayabusa Homecoming activities will be at the Suzuki display in the NHRA midway from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT. Planned activities include:
Free grandstand entry for Saturday at the Four-Wide Nationals to the first 200 Suzuki motorcycle riders who register online.
Free VIP Suzuki motorcycle parking near the NHRA Midway (Suzuki owners only.)
The first 200 Suzuki Hayabusa riders to register will also receive an exclusive Hayabusa 25th Anniversary gift pack commemorating the famed sportbike.
An appearance by the Moore Mafia’s Chris Moore, a renowned drag bike builder and YouTuber who will be running his custom Turbo Hayabusa on the epic zMAX Dragway track, showcasing the jaw-dropping performance of the Suzuki Hayabusa.
Exclusive Q&A Session and fan interaction with Chris Moore and the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team members:
Current NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion Gaige Herrera.
Four-time Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA World Champion Vance & Hines Crew Chief Eddie Krawiecz.
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA World Champion Vance & Hines Crew Chief Andrew Hines.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki rookie phenom and XDA/NHDRO/SEMDRA/ManCup title holder Richard Gadson
Vance & Hines Hayabusa and Chris Moore’s custom 25th Anniversary Suzuki Hayabusa drag bike on hand at the Suzuki display.
Attendees can have their photo taken on a real Vance & Hines Pro Stock Hayabusa.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class autograph session with Suzuki racers.
See all the latest Suzuki models on display, get Suzuki swag, and more.
Hayabusa Homecoming attendees will experience not only world-class Hayabusa NHRA drag racing competing on the incredible four-wide zMAX Dragway track, they will also celebrate the Hayabusa’s redefinition of motorcycle performance since 1999.
Suzuki motorcycle owners may pre-register for Hayabusa Homecoming by scanning the following QR code:
Watch for more information and updates at SuzukiCycles.com or follow Suzuki’s social channels @SuzukiCycles. April 27th approaches as quickly as the Hayabusa so do not miss out on the Hayabusa Homecoming in Concord, NC. It will be a great day for all Hayabusa and Suzuki enthusiasts!
Attendance for this exclusive celebration is extremely limited and is free to Suzuki motorcycle and Suzuki Hayabusa owners. Hayabusa Homecoming registrants will also receive access to exclusive Suzuki NHRA general admission ticket pricing to purchase additional Four-Wide Nationals tickets directly from the NHRA.
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.
The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.
From the Oxley Bom Podcast:
He grew up near turn 1. When it comes to raw top speed, he holds the record. Last year, he finished second in the championship. And yeah, he can hang like it’s nobody’s business.
This week, Mat gets out his taperecorder as he goes to have a little chat with Jorge Martín about tattoos, girlfriends, Conor McGregor and motorbikes. What are his expectations for the upcoming season? And what do Peter and Mat think about his chances?
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!
Prince Takes Dominant Win In California Roadrace Association Gold Cup At Buttonwillow
[Buttonwillow, CA] California Roadrace Association (CRA) kicked off Round 2 of the 2024 season at Buttonwillow Raceway Park March 23-24. In spite of a daunting weather forecast, racers came from all over Northern and Southern California and various other states, which made for healthy grids.
Bryce Prince continued his impressive form at the beginning of the California Roadrace Association’s 2024 season, backing up his Pacific Utility Gold Cup win at the season-opening Willow Springs round with another clear win at Buttonwillow Raceway Park.
On his BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R1, Prince turned a best lap of 1:45.567 enroute to an 11-second win over Deion Campbell, also mounted on a Yamaha YZF-R1. Ben Hodges was six seconds back on his YZF-R1 in third, but was just ahead of Jason Rodriguez, who was the only rider other than Prince in the 1:45 range.
On a blustery, rainy weekend with an occasional hailstorm, Prince also won the Ryder Gear 1000 Supersport race on Saturday, again ahead of Campbell, with Rodriguez just edging Hodges this time for the final podium spot. Despite the chaotic weather, organizers were able to complete the full schedule of races.
Anibal Arias won the Classic Cabinets 1000 Superbike race on Sunday over Joel Ohman, and Arias took the Ryder Gear 1000 Supersport win as well, this time over Armando Castillo. Arias had started the weekend with a win in the 61 DTC/Pirelli 1000 GT race on Saturday, ahead of Nayden Balladares and Ohman.
“It was great to see all those smiling faces for round two,” said CRA Co-Founder Lyle Geoff Brown. “It is very rewarding to witness the growth of CRA through the progression and success of our racers.”
CRA’s mentorship program “Racer 411” continues to welcome new racers to the paddock with pit and race prep assistance. Because CRA missed two rounds in 2023 due to the new track at Buttonwillow not being completed, the first two rounds held in 2024 counted toward both the 2023 season and the 2024 season. This round wrapped up the 2023 season and 2023 Class Champions can be found here: 2023 CRA Championship
CRA now heads to The Podium Club at Attesa for Round 3 of the 2024 race season. Visit www.race-cra.com for more information.
The California Roadrace Association would like to thank all its sponsors for their support. Pacific Utility Installation is the title sponsor of the CRA, with Better Call Sy and Classic Cabinets presenting sponsors of the 2024 season. CRA would like to thank VnM Sport, Lieto Factory, Ryder Gear, Compact Octane, Eyes Up Motorsports/Dunlop, 61 DTC/Pirelli, Roadrace City/Bridgestone, Fun Track Dayz, Let’s Ride Track Days, New Century Motorcycles, Moto4Life, Alpinestars, Capit Performance, Racer’s Edge, Tip In Racing, Remix Racing, The Heights Restaurant Bar & Grill, Cinepixel Productions, Kern County Motorsports, and Racer 411.
Harley-Davidson let journalists loose on the racetrack aboard the CVO Road Glide ST, and the bike was comfortable being pushed well beyond a typical street ride.
Featured In the March 2024 issue of Roadracing World:
“It was the phrase ‘performance floorboards’ that really caught my attention during the tech briefing on the new Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST. Moto3 race teams worry about the weight of the footrests, to the point where they are so shaved down and lightened that they sometimes break mid-race. Harley-Davidson engineers typically have not.
“So when they started describing how the floorboards on the CVO ST are shorter and have cutaways to lighten them, it really drove home the point that on this model, Harley-Davidson engineers really went through the motorcycle from stem to stern with the goal of making it perform better…”
“Intro: 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST,” by Michael Gougis
Harley-Davidson, a.k.a. The Motor Company, invited journalists to Las Vegas for a day of controlled lapping around the Classic Course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the new CVO Road Glide ST, part of the revamped lineup of what Harley-Davidson calls Grand American Touring motorcycles. The venue underscored a focus on performance with this model. Read how it was ripping a big, bad, performance bagger around the track, in the latest issue of Roadracing World!
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.
Click here for a sample issue of Roadracing World magazine. (Print Edition, one sample issue per household, U.S. address only.)
Motorcycles waiting to be ridden at a Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS) event in 2023. Photo courtesy YCRS.
Yamaha R-World Track Experience – Cresson, TX
The Yamaha R-Series motorcycles were born on the track and the track is the only place to explore the limits of these amazing machines.
Everyone is interested in trying their motorcycles on the track, but getting on track can be intimidating and expensive. Yamaha would like to give you an amazing motorcycle track experience with world-class instruction from Yamaha Champions Riding School at an affordable price, regardless of your riding experience.
Join us Thursday, April 11, at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX, just outside of Fort Worth, for the Yamaha R-World Track Experience featuring Yamaha Champions Riding School.
This is a Bring Your Own Bike Event!
The R-World Track Experience will run all day between 8am and 5pm, with three groups and 20-minute rotations between track, paddock, and classroom. You are welcome to bring any type or brand of street bike. Cruisers, baggers, ADV, standards, and sportbikes are all welcome. Full safety gear is required for the Novice and Intermediate groups, but more relaxed street gear is acceptable in the Street Group with a minimum of a full-face helmet, riding boots, long pants, riding jacket, and gloves required.
The Street Group at the Yamaha R-World Track Experience YCRS event offers riders a taste of riding on the racetrack with minimum investment. Photo courtesy YCRS.
Street Group: This half-day group is for riders who have never been on a track, don’t have full safety gear and would like to explore the track without the chaos of a normal track day. This group will be limited to highway speeds with instructors in a lead / follow formation and no pressure to go fast. Any street-legal motorcycle is welcome, with no requirements for safety wires, taped lights, or other modifications. The only technical requirement is that the motorcycle must be in perfect working condition with nothing leaking, nothing falling off, good tires, and good brakes. Riders must have a DOT-legal full-face helmet, jacket, over-the-ankle boots, gloves, and long pants. The Street Group will run 20-minute sessions every hour with 20 minutes of instruction from professional instructors at Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $49 with a discount code from your participating Yamaha dealer. Do not miss this unique opportunity to get on track with world-class instruction. The Street Group is limited to 16 people per session. The morning session will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the afternoon session from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Novice Group: The Novice Group will be all day from 8:00 am until 5 pm and is for new track riders with full safety gear, or track riders with less than five track days’ worth of experience. Any street-legal motorcycle is welcome with no requirements for safety wire, taped lights, or other modifications. The only technical requirement is that the motorcycle must be in perfect working condition with nothing leaking, nothing falling off, good tires and good brakes. Full, track safety gear (leathers) is required, and the sessions will not be speed-limited. The Novice Group will run 20-minute sessions every hour with 20 minutes of instruction from the professional instructors at Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $149 with a code from your participating Yamaha dealer. The Novice Group is limited to (25) people.
Intermediate Group: The Intermediate Group is also run all day and is for experienced track day riders with full safety gear and traditionally prepared track day motorcycles. Although The Intermediate Group will not be speed-limited in any way, it is not for racers or A-Group track day riders. The Intermediate Group will feature 20-minute on-track sessions with some of the fastest instructors in the country, followed by 20-minute classroom sessions from Yamaha Champions Riding School. Thanks to Yamaha, the cost for this group is only $149 with a code from your participating Yamaha dealer. The Intermediate Group is limited to (25) people.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PARTICIPATING YAMAHA DEALER FOR A DISCOUNT CODE!
(Lone Star Yamaha, Maxim Motorsports, and Classic Powersports)
OrangeCat Racing rider Travis Wyman (center) poses with his crew chief Joel Martens (left), mechanic Alex Torres (right), and one of the team's BMW M 1000 RRs. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing.
Travis Wyman, Jayson Uribe to race for OrangeCat Racing in 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship
Two-time Stock 1000 runner-up, European road racing journeyman to compete aboard BMW M 1000 RRs in team’s second season
CHICAGO — OrangeCat Racing had a promising first season competing in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Class in 2023, and the team’s sophomore season will feature an all-new rider lineup of two-time Stock 1000 runner-up Travis Wyman and former CEV Moto2 rider Jayson Uribe.
The duo – which boasts about 25 years of combined pro road racing experience — will compete aboard a pair of BMW M 1000 RRs and aim to build upon the team’s immediate success in 2023 that saw its riders finished second and fourth in the Stock 1000 points standings.
For Wyman, winning in Stock 1000 started from the class’ very first race in 2018. Wyman won the first two Stock 1000 races that year and finished runner-up in the Stock 1000 Championship in 2018 and 2021. He also finished third in the Stock 1000 points standings in 2020, 2022 and 2023 and has logged six victories, 19 additional podium finishes and 20 more top five finishes in Stock 1000 competition.
“I am excited to return to racing in Stock 1000 for the seventh consecutive season,” Wyman said. “The OrangeCat team made incredible progress in 2023, and, with my years of experience racing BMWs, I’m confident we will be a contender for the 2024 Stock 1000 title.”
Since his first pro road racing season in 2013, Uribe has raced in several European championships and MotoAmerica’s premier class. He started his pro racing career in the British Superbike Championship’s Motostar Class in 2013. He then finished third in the class standings in 2014 before moving to the 600 Cup in the French Superbike Championship for 2015 — where he became the first American to notch a race win in that series. Uribe then raced in the FIM CEV Moto2 European Championship for AGR Racing in 2016 and 2017 before returning to the United States to take part in five MotoAmerica Superbike races during the 2018 season. Uribe also worked as a test rider for Pirelli Tire North America in 2020 and competed in several FIM Superbike World Championship races in 2021.
Jayson Uribe. Photo courtesy OrangeCat Racing.
“I’m very happy to be able to work with OrangeCat Racing for the 2024 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 campaign,” Uribe said. “Being reunited with my former crew chief, Kirk Korenko, and riding a motorcycle that has all the support needed to win races is a dream come true. The BMW is a big change from the bikes I’ve been riding in recent years, but I felt comfortable with it in the first few sessions we had during testing. We were able to throw down some lap times that are up there with the Superbike boys after we found some setups we liked. Additionally, having a teammate like Travis who is very knowledgeable about the BMW M 1000 RR has been great. This year will be stacked in the Stock 1000 Class, but I’m confident that we have a winning package. I’m excited to bang bars and put OrangeCat on the top step!”
OrangeCat Racing also is happy to announce it has renewed its technical and promotional partnerships with the Chicago-based motorcycle dealership Motoworks, Ohlins USA, and alpha Racing.
The arrival of Wyman and Uribe to the team’s ranks also marks the end of OrangeCat Racing’s collaborations with Kaleb De Keyrel and Ezra Beaubier. The team is grateful for the victories and championship runs both riders had in 2023 and wishes them well on their future endeavors.
The 2024 edition of MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 Championship features 10 races at five rounds like it did in 2023 – though several rounds are scheduled for different venues than last year. The Stock 1000 season kicks off May 17-19 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., followed by rounds at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn. (June 14-16), The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash. (June 28-30), Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. (July 12-14) and New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J. (Sept. 27-29).
To follow Uribe and Wyman’s quest to clinch their first MotoAmerica Stock 1000 title, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming service, MotoAmerica Live Plus. Subscribers can watch races in all MotoAmerica classes live or on-demand, as well as view highlights, interviews and races from years past. To learn more about MotoAmerica Live Plus, visit http://motoamericaliveplus.com.
To learn more about OrangeCat Racing, visit the team’s website at http://orangecatracing.com and follow the team on Instagram at @orangecatracing.
Travis Wyman’s promotional partners for the 2024 MotoAmerica season include SP Connect, Klingler Thrillers, Fast Line Motorcycle Performance, Stomp Grip, On Any Moto, Bilmola USA and Alpinestars.
Jayson Uribe’s promotional partners for the 2024 MotoAmerica season include CT Racing, 4SR, San Jose Motorsport and Red Engine Brewing.
Nicolo Bulega. Copyright 2024 Ducati, used with permission.
Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery for compartment syndrome
Nicolò Bulega underwent surgery today at the Oglio Po Hospital (Cremona), performed by Professor Alessio Pedrazzini to address the issue of chronic exertional forearm compartment syndrome (arm pump).
This pathology, now very common in the world of motorcycling, has been present since last winter and worsened during the Australian Round. It aggravated last weekend in Barcelona, where severe pain threatened to limit the performance of the reigning Supersport World Champion and current leader of the Superbike World Championship standings.
For this reason, in agreement with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, the decision to perform surgery on Nicolò Bulega’s right forearm has been made.
The rider will now have plenty of time to recover from the operation and to get in the best condition for the third round of the 2023 WorldSBK season scheduled for April 19-21 at the TT Circuit in Assen, Netherlands.
A closeup of the label and zipper of a Vanson leather jacket. Photo courtesy Vanson Leathers.
Vanson has been producing jackets, riding/racing suits, and other leather goods at its facility in the Boston, Massachusetts, area since 1974.
While the brand has been well known to motorcycle racers and riders for years, Vanson has more recently caught the attention of the fashion world and with that the attention of counterfeiters.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to identify real Vanson goods from cheap counterfeit fakes.
According to Vanson:
Make sure the label matches the one pictured here.
This label should say “Fall River MASS,” but older Vanson products will say “Boston MASS.”
The pull tab on the zipper has a big V and says “Vanson USA.”
A unit number (like the one seen on the leather tag on the zipper in the photo) will be embossed on the item, including gloves and bags.
The top-quality workmanship on the item should be evident, like straight lines of stitching.
And as anyone who has worn Vanson leathers know, they are made from robust pieces of leather that can also be described as heavy.
And if there’s still any doubt, potential buyers of Vanson leathers can also contact the company at (508) 678-2000, www.vansonleathers.com, and all social media.
Electric drive units going down the new assembly line at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe in France. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe inaugurates the new Drive Unit assembly line
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe (YMME) celebrated today the inauguration of the completely new Drive Unit assembly line at the factory in Saint Quentin, France.
The new Drive Unit assembly line follows Yamaha Motor’s commitment to a local European manufacturing as a competitive and sustainable advantage to better and quicker serve its eBikes OEM customers’ needs in Europe.
The Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe facility in Saint Quentin, France. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
The assembly line is a new addition to the already large portfolio of YMME, which continues its diversification into a multi-products factory and towards the electric mobility. YMME – formerly known as MBK Industrie – has been manufacturing Yamaha flagship models such as the Ténéré 700, MT-125 and XMAX, assembling the new range of Yamaha eBikes and customizing Yamaha’s Powered Two-Wheelers and ATVs for European-specific needs already for many years.
Giving the event extra lustre, the inauguration took place in the presence of Mr. Thomas Campeaux, Prefect of Aisne France, Mr. Xavier Bertrand, President of region Hauts-de-France, Mrs. Fréderique Macarez, mayor of Saint Quentin France, Mr. Tjeerd Jegen, CEO of Accell Group, Mr. Kenichi Muraki, Executive Officer and Executive General Manager of Smart Power Vehicle Business Unit at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and other representatives from Yamaha headquarters in Japan and Yamaha Motor Europe.
This production line will produce Yamaha’s drive unit PWseries S2, designed for the high volume Sport and Trail sectors.
Yamaha electric drive units at the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe plant in France. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
Olivier Prévost, President and CEO, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
I’m very pleased with the establishment and opening of this new production line at our factory in France as already for some years this has been in our plans for the future. For YMME it means that it heightens its vital role within the Yamaha operations and also that it underlines once more its status as a Yamaha multi-products manufacturing site. And, last but not least, producing locally in Europe contributes to leaving a more sustainable footprint within our operations, which remains a key target for Yamaha at global level, and is providing a competitive advantage in an industrial environment where we give more and more importance to the sustainability and flexibility in the supply chain.
Clement Villet, Director Land Mobility, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Whether it is for our traditional business or electric mobility, the role of YMME is important to better serve the European markets and to respond swiftly to the ever-changing needs of customers. In that respect, with the opening of the Drive Unit assembly line we will be able to supply our eBikes OEM customers swiftly and with shorter lead times, contributing to a more agile and reactive production planning.
Yohei Kato, the new President of Yoshimura Japan. Photo courtesy Yoshimura Japan.
Editorial Note: Yohei Kato is the grandson of Yoshimura founder Hideo “Pop” or “Pops” Yoshimura and his wife Naoe Yoshimura.
Yoshimura Japan Announces New President
As of 21st March 2024, Yoshimura Japan makes change in its president from Fujio Yoshimura to Yohei Kato.
Greeting from new President
It is with great honor that I, Yohei Kato, will be assuming the position of President of YOSHIMURA JAPAN, taking over from Fujio Yoshimura, as we mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the company established by Pop Yoshimura (Hideo Yoshimura) in 1954.
As we move forward, transcending the boundaries of the traditional racing team, I will be the third generation to inherit this esteemed Yoshimura brand. I pledge to continue the Yoshimura spirit, imparted to us by our predecessors, without alteration. Through racing activities, events, and our products, I vow to strive alongside my fellow employees to provide our users with even greater “inspiration and satisfaction” in line with the Yoshimura ism.
Furthermore, I am determined to carry out my duties with conviction and dedication, ensuring that our company remains attractive not only to our users but also to our employees. I sincerely ask for your continued patronage and guidance.
A 2024-model Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
SUZUKI HAYABUSA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO CONCORD, NC
“Hayabusa Homecoming” Set for April 27th at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
Brea, CA – March 28, 2024 – Coming off the success of the inaugural Hayabusa Homecoming held at the National Hot Rod Association’s Pomona World Finals in November, Suzuki Motor USA invites Suzuki owners to join another Hayabusa Homecoming, a commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa. The Homecoming will be held during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at the NHRA Drag Racing Series at zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC on April 27th.
Pre-registered owners of Suzuki motorcycles will receive free grandstand entry on Saturday, April 27th, and complimentary VIP Suzuki parking for the day – if they ride to the Homecoming on their Suzuki motorcycle.
Hayabusa Homecoming activities will be at the Suzuki display in the NHRA midway from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT. Planned activities include:
Free grandstand entry for Saturday at the Four-Wide Nationals to the first 200 Suzuki motorcycle riders who register online.
Free VIP Suzuki motorcycle parking near the NHRA Midway (Suzuki owners only.)
The first 200 Suzuki Hayabusa riders to register will also receive an exclusive Hayabusa 25th Anniversary gift pack commemorating the famed sportbike.
An appearance by the Moore Mafia’s Chris Moore, a renowned drag bike builder and YouTuber who will be running his custom Turbo Hayabusa on the epic zMAX Dragway track, showcasing the jaw-dropping performance of the Suzuki Hayabusa.
Exclusive Q&A Session and fan interaction with Chris Moore and the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team members:
Current NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion Gaige Herrera.
Four-time Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA World Champion Vance & Hines Crew Chief Eddie Krawiecz.
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA World Champion Vance & Hines Crew Chief Andrew Hines.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki rookie phenom and XDA/NHDRO/SEMDRA/ManCup title holder Richard Gadson
Vance & Hines Hayabusa and Chris Moore’s custom 25th Anniversary Suzuki Hayabusa drag bike on hand at the Suzuki display.
Attendees can have their photo taken on a real Vance & Hines Pro Stock Hayabusa.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class autograph session with Suzuki racers.
See all the latest Suzuki models on display, get Suzuki swag, and more.
Hayabusa Homecoming attendees will experience not only world-class Hayabusa NHRA drag racing competing on the incredible four-wide zMAX Dragway track, they will also celebrate the Hayabusa’s redefinition of motorcycle performance since 1999.
Suzuki motorcycle owners may pre-register for Hayabusa Homecoming by scanning the following QR code:
Watch for more information and updates at SuzukiCycles.com or follow Suzuki’s social channels @SuzukiCycles. April 27th approaches as quickly as the Hayabusa so do not miss out on the Hayabusa Homecoming in Concord, NC. It will be a great day for all Hayabusa and Suzuki enthusiasts!
Attendance for this exclusive celebration is extremely limited and is free to Suzuki motorcycle and Suzuki Hayabusa owners. Hayabusa Homecoming registrants will also receive access to exclusive Suzuki NHRA general admission ticket pricing to purchase additional Four-Wide Nationals tickets directly from the NHRA.
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (right) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (left). Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.
The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.
From the Oxley Bom Podcast:
He grew up near turn 1. When it comes to raw top speed, he holds the record. Last year, he finished second in the championship. And yeah, he can hang like it’s nobody’s business.
This week, Mat gets out his taperecorder as he goes to have a little chat with Jorge Martín about tattoos, girlfriends, Conor McGregor and motorbikes. What are his expectations for the upcoming season? And what do Peter and Mat think about his chances?
Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!
Deion Campbell (194) leads eventual winner Bryce Prince (17), Wristin Grigg (272), Ben Hodges (3), Sean Williams (99), Jason Rodriguez (882) and Joel Ohman (92) in the California Roadrace Association's featured Pacific Utility Gold Cup race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by caliphotography.com, courtesy of California Roadrace Association.
Prince Takes Dominant Win In California Roadrace Association Gold Cup At Buttonwillow
[Buttonwillow, CA] California Roadrace Association (CRA) kicked off Round 2 of the 2024 season at Buttonwillow Raceway Park March 23-24. In spite of a daunting weather forecast, racers came from all over Northern and Southern California and various other states, which made for healthy grids.
Bryce Prince continued his impressive form at the beginning of the California Roadrace Association’s 2024 season, backing up his Pacific Utility Gold Cup win at the season-opening Willow Springs round with another clear win at Buttonwillow Raceway Park.
On his BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R1, Prince turned a best lap of 1:45.567 enroute to an 11-second win over Deion Campbell, also mounted on a Yamaha YZF-R1. Ben Hodges was six seconds back on his YZF-R1 in third, but was just ahead of Jason Rodriguez, who was the only rider other than Prince in the 1:45 range.
On a blustery, rainy weekend with an occasional hailstorm, Prince also won the Ryder Gear 1000 Supersport race on Saturday, again ahead of Campbell, with Rodriguez just edging Hodges this time for the final podium spot. Despite the chaotic weather, organizers were able to complete the full schedule of races.
Anibal Arias won the Classic Cabinets 1000 Superbike race on Sunday over Joel Ohman, and Arias took the Ryder Gear 1000 Supersport win as well, this time over Armando Castillo. Arias had started the weekend with a win in the 61 DTC/Pirelli 1000 GT race on Saturday, ahead of Nayden Balladares and Ohman.
“It was great to see all those smiling faces for round two,” said CRA Co-Founder Lyle Geoff Brown. “It is very rewarding to witness the growth of CRA through the progression and success of our racers.”
CRA’s mentorship program “Racer 411” continues to welcome new racers to the paddock with pit and race prep assistance. Because CRA missed two rounds in 2023 due to the new track at Buttonwillow not being completed, the first two rounds held in 2024 counted toward both the 2023 season and the 2024 season. This round wrapped up the 2023 season and 2023 Class Champions can be found here: 2023 CRA Championship
CRA now heads to The Podium Club at Attesa for Round 3 of the 2024 race season. Visit www.race-cra.com for more information.
The California Roadrace Association would like to thank all its sponsors for their support. Pacific Utility Installation is the title sponsor of the CRA, with Better Call Sy and Classic Cabinets presenting sponsors of the 2024 season. CRA would like to thank VnM Sport, Lieto Factory, Ryder Gear, Compact Octane, Eyes Up Motorsports/Dunlop, 61 DTC/Pirelli, Roadrace City/Bridgestone, Fun Track Dayz, Let’s Ride Track Days, New Century Motorcycles, Moto4Life, Alpinestars, Capit Performance, Racer’s Edge, Tip In Racing, Remix Racing, The Heights Restaurant Bar & Grill, Cinepixel Productions, Kern County Motorsports, and Racer 411.
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