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Cameron Beaubier led the MotoAmerica Superbike Practice One session at Barber Motorsports Park. Beaubier, on the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, was just quicker than Jake Gagne, who led his Attack Racing Yamaha teammate Bobby Fong. Richie Escalante on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki was fourth, ahead of Hayden Gillim on the Real Steel Honda CBR 1000 RR-R.
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Jonathan Rea – Pata Maxus Yamaha:
“Assen is one of my favourite tracks on the calendar. It’s a real riders circuit, very technical and fast and flowing in nature. Whilst it’s important to get a really good bike set up, the rider really makes a difference around Assen. Over the years, I’ve gained quite a few little tricks and tips, areas to win in last lap battles, areas to put yourself in front, but it’s very difficult when it’s competitive and there’s a group that’s hard to break away from the group because of the fast flowing nature of the track. It keeps the group together more and that’s why you always see great racing there.
Always at that time of year as well, in the north of Europe, weather is always a factor. It’s important to keep an eye on weather, but from a rider point of view it’s incredible and when you get a lap of Assen correct it’s one of the most rewarding in the calendar. A lot of fans turn out there, one of the most special on the calendar, going into the last chicane to see the grandstands full. It’s amazing.”
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Matthew Scholtz was fastest in the MotoAmerica Supersport Practice One session at Barber Motorsports Park. Scholtz was 0.602 seconds clear of PJ Jacobsen, who was second ahead of Cameron Petersen, Blake Davis and Josh Hayes.
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Alessandro Di Mario led the MotoAmerica Talent Cup Practice One session on Friday at Barber Motorsports Park. Di Mario was 0.636 seconds clear of Bodie Paige and Sam Drane. Carson King and Hank Vossberg finished fourth and fifth.
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Miranda Cain was quickest in the opening Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. session at Barber Motorsports Park. Cain led Camille Conrad and Kira Knebel, with Shea MacGregor fourth, the quartet separated by less than a second.
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Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will not compete in the next MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round at the TT Circuit Assen as he continues to recover from the multiple foot fractures he sustained in Australia. The #65 will again be replaced by Jason O’Halloran, who stepped in for Rea at Portimao although had a baptism of fire at the rollercoaster venue after a high-speed Race 2 crash.
Rea was at Portimao and spoke to the media about his return, stating that he hadn’t completely ruled out an Assen return but he would make a decision when he had spoken with his medical team back home. Those conversations have now happened, and Rea confirmed in his vlog from Portimao, where he was on-site to support his team and catch up with his crew, that he would miss the Pirelli Dutch Round across the 11th-13th April.
Australian rider O’Halloran will again step into the Ulsterman’s side of the box. The #20 debuted for the Pata Maxus Yamaha outfit at Portimao, finishing P17 in Race 1 and P20 in the Tissot Superpole Race as he got up to speed on the WorldSBK-spec Yamaha R1, having ridden it in British Superbike-spec and EWC-spec previously. In Race 2, the Aussie had a fast crash at Turn 1 which brought out the red flags although he was okay after the fall. Assen is a circuit he knows from his time in BSB having raced there between 2016 and 2019, securing a podium in Race 2 in 2016 and Race 1 in 2019, on Yamaha machinery in the latter.
Speaking at the end of his vlog, the #65 stated: “It was nice to watch from the track, I enjoyed that part, but you don’t really have a job to do; you’re a bit of a spare part. It was nice to catch up with the crew, see Jason a little bit and see how he’s getting on. ‘Loka’ had a good weekend as well. I need to be out there. I don’t enjoy bikes that much; I enjoy racing them and being competitive. I think you’ll have gathered by now that I won’t be at Assen which is a real shame. Step by step, keep working hard at home and come back stronger.”
A brief statement from Yamaha said: “Following consultation with his medical team earlier this week, we can now confirm that Jonathan Rea will not compete in Round 3 at the TT Circuit Assen. He will again be replaced in the Pata Maxus Yamaha Team by Jason O’Halloran.”
As Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) continues his rehabilitation following a crash during Round 2 at Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina, he will once again be replaced by Augusto Fernandez. The 27-year-old returned to the MotoGP saddle for the Grand Prix of the Americas last time out and scored three points in a wet and wild Sunday afternoon Grand Prix.
Oliveira’s injury to his left shoulder has kept him off-track since the accident occurred with Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) during the Argentina Sprint on Saturday 15th of March. Despite undergoing further medical examinations to assess the shoulder’s recovery, the 30-year-old Portuguese rider will also miss the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar. Yamaha Factory Racing test rider Fernandez will be in his place and returns to a track where the 2022 Moto2 World Champion been a top five finisher in the class as well as a points-scorer in MotoGP.
With factory support from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., BPR Racing Yamaha is proud to announce their new and expanded four-rider team this year that will compete in MotoAmerica’s 2025 Superbike and Supersport Championship beginning this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Team owner Bryce Kornbau leads the team and will pilot the #17 BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 in MotoAmerica Superbike. A veteran of AMA and MotoAmerica road racing, Kornbau has matched his accomplishments on the racetrack with his success as a motorsports business owner.
Kornbau’s Kern County Powersports, located in Bakersfield, California, is one of the country’s fastest-growing, full-service powersports dealers with multiple brands under its roof highlighted by Yamaha, which is providing full support to BPR Racing.
“I am very happy to be able to take the next step in the BPR Racing program,” Kornbau said. “This year, we will field a four-rider team out of our new, large-format semi truck and trailer, and we will campaign a pair of Yamaha R1s and a pair of YZF-R9s. BPR Racing was one of the first teams in the U.S. given the opportunity to test and develop the all-new R9. It has been a lot of hard work but also a lot of fun for us. I am very much looking forward to what 2025 has in store for us in the MotoAmerica Superbike and Supersport Championships. All four of us riders, along with our team technicans and supporters, are proud to be racing for the BLU CRU.”
Kornbau is joined in MotoAmerica’s premier Superbike Championship by Californian Deion Campbell aboard the #194 BPR Racing Yamaha R1. Campbell, from Simi Valley, California, is one of the West Coast’s “fast guys,” and he is known for his impressive speed and racecraft on fire-breathing literbikes, and specifically in the saddle Yamaha’s iconic R1.
“I am beyond excited to be back with BPR Racing for a second season in MotoAmerica.” commented Campbell. “I am thankful for the blessing to be with such an amazing team. Last year was all about learning and building momentum, and now we’re ready to take things to the next level. The team has been working hard in the off-season, and I can’t wait to get on the grid and fight for top results. 2025 is going to be a big year for us!”
In MotoAmerica Supersport, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes will lead the charge aboard the team’s brand-new #4 Yamaha YZF-R9. A four-time AMA Superbike Champion and the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race-wins leader across all classes, Hayes obviously needs no introduction. The “Mississippi Madman” and Yamaha legend will apply his unmatched racing and bike-development skills to BPR Racing and the much-anticipated new Yamaha R9 in a focused effort to unleash the full potential and race-winning prowess of the three-cylinder, middleweight, Supersport Next Generation motorcycle.
Hayes said, “I am honored that Bryce has invited me along on his new adventure with BPR Racing, and I’m very much looking forward to racing again in the MotoAmerica series. The innovative and forward-thinking Supersport Next Generation class has shaped up to be one of the most competitive series ever in U.S. professional motorcycle road racing, and I can’t wait to grid up with the boys and see how Yamaha’s new R9 and I stack up.”
Alongside Hayes is seasoned and successful New Hampshire-based rider Teagg Hobbs, who will race the #79 BPR Racing Yamaha R9. Hobbs, a proud New Hampshire native, brings his deep knowledge and experience with middleweight motorcycles to the team, and he will battle against not only his teammate Hayes but also a field of riders that many consider to be one of the deepest and most talented in AMA and MotoAmerica history.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” said Hobbs. “To be able to compete on the new Yamaha R9, represent BPR Racing, and be teammates with Bryce, Deion, and Josh is a dream come true for me. I love what this team stands for, and it’s refreshing to know I have a whole team behind me that is going to the races with one goal in mind, and that’s, of course, to win. I have the right people around me, and the season is shaping up to be something very special. I’ve been able to call Josh Hayes a good friend for a few years, and now, it’s a great feeling to be able to call him my teammate. We work well together, and I believe BPR Racing will be a force to be reckoned with. Thank you to the BPR Racing team for the opportunity, and also, thank you to my family and sponsors.”
BPR Racing Yamaha’s fearsome foursome will take to the track at Barber Motorsports Park this Friday, April 4, as they begin with practice and qualifying. Final qualifying is on Saturday, along with race one in Superbike and Supersport. On Sunday, the race weekend wraps up with morning warm ups followed by race two in both Superbike and Supersport.
As they embark on their MotoAmerica race season, BPR Racing Yamaha extends a heartfelt thanks to all the companies that support the team, including Kern County Powersports, Yamaha Motor Corporation, California Cubs, Dunlop, Next Level Cycles, Speedcell, Galfer Brakes, Evol Technology, Graves Motorsports, TechSpec-USA, Zero Gravity, Superlite, Öhlins USA, Kyle Racing, FT ECU, and Lieto Factory.
The MotoAmerica season has begun, and PS2 Racing, Aprilia Americas, and Piaggio Group Americas are thrilled to announce that Cory Ventura will be racing the Aprilia RSV4 1100 throughout the entire Stock 1000 season. This exciting project is made possible through the premier partnership and technical excellence of Matt Spicer and Robem Engineering.
Piaggio Group Americas proudly unveiled Cory Ventura’s stunning new bike livery during MotoGP at Circuit of the Americas, marking an exciting milestone ahead of the upcoming race season. Fans and industry insiders alike gathered to get a first look at Ventura’s race machine, setting the stage for an electrifying season as he prepares to take on the competition with Aprilia’s cutting-edge performance and style. Ventura also joined the Aprilia Racing and Trackhouse Racing teams’ MotoGP riders for an exclusive meet and greet, giving fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite racers and celebrate the spirit of competition.
The MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season kicks off at Road Atlanta on May 2, followed by stops at Road America on May 30, Virginia International Raceway on August 1, Mid-Ohio on August 15, and concluding at Circuit of the Americas on September 12. PS2 Racing represents the synergy of Plastic Surgery Racing and Powersport Supply Racing, bringing together expertise and passion for high-performance motorcycle racing. Cory Ventura, despite his young age, boasts an impressive track record with nine MotoAmerica wins and 24 podium finishes across multiple classes.
“I fondly recall riding the Aprilia 660 in a few rounds of the Twins Cup and look forward to riding its big brother. I have always loved Aprilia and already feel part of the Aprilia family. A few years ago, I was at the VR46 Supercamp in Tavullia with Marco Bezzecchi, and I am excited to be on the same brand,” said Ventura.
Brandon Cole, owner of Powersport Supply, will serve as Cory’s crew chief. With extensive MotoAmerica experience, Cole is eager to help Cory maximize both his potential and the performance of the Aprilia RSV4 1100. “The opportunity to work with a gifted rider like Cory is exciting, and the team has a great dynamic,” said Cole.
Carl Price, MD, owner of Plastic Surgery Racing, will act as team principal, continuing his
long-standing support of talented riders. “Riders who have the whole package like Cory are rare. He is a talented rider, has a great work ethic, and strong motivation. He is just a great person,” stated Price.
This project would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, Aprilia Americas, and Piaggio Group Americas. Technical partners include Thermosman Suspension, Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires , SC Projects, Vesrah, KD Designs, Blud Lubricants, Arai Helmets, Brembo and REV’IT! TAILORTECH leathers.
The WorldWCR 2025 grid gathered at Cremona for a two-day test ahead of their season opener at Assen on April 11-13.
Today’s track time was divided into a 10-minute Warm-Up and four 20-minute Free Practice sessions.
Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) set the fastest time on Day 1 with a 1’40.545s in FP4. 2024 runner-up Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) finished second, 0.205s behind Neila, followed by her new teammate Roberta Ponziani.
Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team), Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA), and Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) also featured in the top three across different Free Practice sessions. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) concluded Day 1 as the fastest rookie, while Carl Cox Motorsports’ duo Avalon Lewis and Billee Fuller showcased their strength.
(Editors note: Americans Mallory Dobbs and Sonya Lloyd were 20th and 23.)
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Cameron Beaubier led the MotoAmerica Superbike Practice One session at Barber Motorsports Park. Beaubier, on the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, was just quicker than Jake Gagne, who led his Attack Racing Yamaha teammate Bobby Fong. Richie Escalante on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki was fourth, ahead of Hayden Gillim on the Real Steel Honda CBR 1000 RR-R.
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Jonathan Rea – Pata Maxus Yamaha:
“Assen is one of my favourite tracks on the calendar. It’s a real riders circuit, very technical and fast and flowing in nature. Whilst it’s important to get a really good bike set up, the rider really makes a difference around Assen. Over the years, I’ve gained quite a few little tricks and tips, areas to win in last lap battles, areas to put yourself in front, but it’s very difficult when it’s competitive and there’s a group that’s hard to break away from the group because of the fast flowing nature of the track. It keeps the group together more and that’s why you always see great racing there.
Always at that time of year as well, in the north of Europe, weather is always a factor. It’s important to keep an eye on weather, but from a rider point of view it’s incredible and when you get a lap of Assen correct it’s one of the most rewarding in the calendar. A lot of fans turn out there, one of the most special on the calendar, going into the last chicane to see the grandstands full. It’s amazing.”
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Matthew Scholtz was fastest in the MotoAmerica Supersport Practice One session at Barber Motorsports Park. Scholtz was 0.602 seconds clear of PJ Jacobsen, who was second ahead of Cameron Petersen, Blake Davis and Josh Hayes.
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Alessandro Di Mario led the MotoAmerica Talent Cup Practice One session on Friday at Barber Motorsports Park. Di Mario was 0.636 seconds clear of Bodie Paige and Sam Drane. Carson King and Hank Vossberg finished fourth and fifth.
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Miranda Cain was quickest in the opening Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. session at Barber Motorsports Park. Cain led Camille Conrad and Kira Knebel, with Shea MacGregor fourth, the quartet separated by less than a second.
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Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) will not compete in the next MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship round at the TT Circuit Assen as he continues to recover from the multiple foot fractures he sustained in Australia. The #65 will again be replaced by Jason O’Halloran, who stepped in for Rea at Portimao although had a baptism of fire at the rollercoaster venue after a high-speed Race 2 crash.
Rea was at Portimao and spoke to the media about his return, stating that he hadn’t completely ruled out an Assen return but he would make a decision when he had spoken with his medical team back home. Those conversations have now happened, and Rea confirmed in his vlog from Portimao, where he was on-site to support his team and catch up with his crew, that he would miss the Pirelli Dutch Round across the 11th-13th April.
Australian rider O’Halloran will again step into the Ulsterman’s side of the box. The #20 debuted for the Pata Maxus Yamaha outfit at Portimao, finishing P17 in Race 1 and P20 in the Tissot Superpole Race as he got up to speed on the WorldSBK-spec Yamaha R1, having ridden it in British Superbike-spec and EWC-spec previously. In Race 2, the Aussie had a fast crash at Turn 1 which brought out the red flags although he was okay after the fall. Assen is a circuit he knows from his time in BSB having raced there between 2016 and 2019, securing a podium in Race 2 in 2016 and Race 1 in 2019, on Yamaha machinery in the latter.
Speaking at the end of his vlog, the #65 stated: “It was nice to watch from the track, I enjoyed that part, but you don’t really have a job to do; you’re a bit of a spare part. It was nice to catch up with the crew, see Jason a little bit and see how he’s getting on. ‘Loka’ had a good weekend as well. I need to be out there. I don’t enjoy bikes that much; I enjoy racing them and being competitive. I think you’ll have gathered by now that I won’t be at Assen which is a real shame. Step by step, keep working hard at home and come back stronger.”
A brief statement from Yamaha said: “Following consultation with his medical team earlier this week, we can now confirm that Jonathan Rea will not compete in Round 3 at the TT Circuit Assen. He will again be replaced in the Pata Maxus Yamaha Team by Jason O’Halloran.”
As Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) continues his rehabilitation following a crash during Round 2 at Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina, he will once again be replaced by Augusto Fernandez. The 27-year-old returned to the MotoGP saddle for the Grand Prix of the Americas last time out and scored three points in a wet and wild Sunday afternoon Grand Prix.
Oliveira’s injury to his left shoulder has kept him off-track since the accident occurred with Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) during the Argentina Sprint on Saturday 15th of March. Despite undergoing further medical examinations to assess the shoulder’s recovery, the 30-year-old Portuguese rider will also miss the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar. Yamaha Factory Racing test rider Fernandez will be in his place and returns to a track where the 2022 Moto2 World Champion been a top five finisher in the class as well as a points-scorer in MotoGP.
With factory support from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., BPR Racing Yamaha is proud to announce their new and expanded four-rider team this year that will compete in MotoAmerica’s 2025 Superbike and Supersport Championship beginning this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Team owner Bryce Kornbau leads the team and will pilot the #17 BPR Racing Yamaha YZF-R1 in MotoAmerica Superbike. A veteran of AMA and MotoAmerica road racing, Kornbau has matched his accomplishments on the racetrack with his success as a motorsports business owner.
Kornbau’s Kern County Powersports, located in Bakersfield, California, is one of the country’s fastest-growing, full-service powersports dealers with multiple brands under its roof highlighted by Yamaha, which is providing full support to BPR Racing.
“I am very happy to be able to take the next step in the BPR Racing program,” Kornbau said. “This year, we will field a four-rider team out of our new, large-format semi truck and trailer, and we will campaign a pair of Yamaha R1s and a pair of YZF-R9s. BPR Racing was one of the first teams in the U.S. given the opportunity to test and develop the all-new R9. It has been a lot of hard work but also a lot of fun for us. I am very much looking forward to what 2025 has in store for us in the MotoAmerica Superbike and Supersport Championships. All four of us riders, along with our team technicans and supporters, are proud to be racing for the BLU CRU.”
Kornbau is joined in MotoAmerica’s premier Superbike Championship by Californian Deion Campbell aboard the #194 BPR Racing Yamaha R1. Campbell, from Simi Valley, California, is one of the West Coast’s “fast guys,” and he is known for his impressive speed and racecraft on fire-breathing literbikes, and specifically in the saddle Yamaha’s iconic R1.
“I am beyond excited to be back with BPR Racing for a second season in MotoAmerica.” commented Campbell. “I am thankful for the blessing to be with such an amazing team. Last year was all about learning and building momentum, and now we’re ready to take things to the next level. The team has been working hard in the off-season, and I can’t wait to get on the grid and fight for top results. 2025 is going to be a big year for us!”
In MotoAmerica Supersport, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes will lead the charge aboard the team’s brand-new #4 Yamaha YZF-R9. A four-time AMA Superbike Champion and the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race-wins leader across all classes, Hayes obviously needs no introduction. The “Mississippi Madman” and Yamaha legend will apply his unmatched racing and bike-development skills to BPR Racing and the much-anticipated new Yamaha R9 in a focused effort to unleash the full potential and race-winning prowess of the three-cylinder, middleweight, Supersport Next Generation motorcycle.
Hayes said, “I am honored that Bryce has invited me along on his new adventure with BPR Racing, and I’m very much looking forward to racing again in the MotoAmerica series. The innovative and forward-thinking Supersport Next Generation class has shaped up to be one of the most competitive series ever in U.S. professional motorcycle road racing, and I can’t wait to grid up with the boys and see how Yamaha’s new R9 and I stack up.”
Alongside Hayes is seasoned and successful New Hampshire-based rider Teagg Hobbs, who will race the #79 BPR Racing Yamaha R9. Hobbs, a proud New Hampshire native, brings his deep knowledge and experience with middleweight motorcycles to the team, and he will battle against not only his teammate Hayes but also a field of riders that many consider to be one of the deepest and most talented in AMA and MotoAmerica history.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” said Hobbs. “To be able to compete on the new Yamaha R9, represent BPR Racing, and be teammates with Bryce, Deion, and Josh is a dream come true for me. I love what this team stands for, and it’s refreshing to know I have a whole team behind me that is going to the races with one goal in mind, and that’s, of course, to win. I have the right people around me, and the season is shaping up to be something very special. I’ve been able to call Josh Hayes a good friend for a few years, and now, it’s a great feeling to be able to call him my teammate. We work well together, and I believe BPR Racing will be a force to be reckoned with. Thank you to the BPR Racing team for the opportunity, and also, thank you to my family and sponsors.”
BPR Racing Yamaha’s fearsome foursome will take to the track at Barber Motorsports Park this Friday, April 4, as they begin with practice and qualifying. Final qualifying is on Saturday, along with race one in Superbike and Supersport. On Sunday, the race weekend wraps up with morning warm ups followed by race two in both Superbike and Supersport.
As they embark on their MotoAmerica race season, BPR Racing Yamaha extends a heartfelt thanks to all the companies that support the team, including Kern County Powersports, Yamaha Motor Corporation, California Cubs, Dunlop, Next Level Cycles, Speedcell, Galfer Brakes, Evol Technology, Graves Motorsports, TechSpec-USA, Zero Gravity, Superlite, Öhlins USA, Kyle Racing, FT ECU, and Lieto Factory.
The MotoAmerica season has begun, and PS2 Racing, Aprilia Americas, and Piaggio Group Americas are thrilled to announce that Cory Ventura will be racing the Aprilia RSV4 1100 throughout the entire Stock 1000 season. This exciting project is made possible through the premier partnership and technical excellence of Matt Spicer and Robem Engineering.
Piaggio Group Americas proudly unveiled Cory Ventura’s stunning new bike livery during MotoGP at Circuit of the Americas, marking an exciting milestone ahead of the upcoming race season. Fans and industry insiders alike gathered to get a first look at Ventura’s race machine, setting the stage for an electrifying season as he prepares to take on the competition with Aprilia’s cutting-edge performance and style. Ventura also joined the Aprilia Racing and Trackhouse Racing teams’ MotoGP riders for an exclusive meet and greet, giving fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite racers and celebrate the spirit of competition.
The MotoAmerica Stock 1000 season kicks off at Road Atlanta on May 2, followed by stops at Road America on May 30, Virginia International Raceway on August 1, Mid-Ohio on August 15, and concluding at Circuit of the Americas on September 12. PS2 Racing represents the synergy of Plastic Surgery Racing and Powersport Supply Racing, bringing together expertise and passion for high-performance motorcycle racing. Cory Ventura, despite his young age, boasts an impressive track record with nine MotoAmerica wins and 24 podium finishes across multiple classes.
“I fondly recall riding the Aprilia 660 in a few rounds of the Twins Cup and look forward to riding its big brother. I have always loved Aprilia and already feel part of the Aprilia family. A few years ago, I was at the VR46 Supercamp in Tavullia with Marco Bezzecchi, and I am excited to be on the same brand,” said Ventura.
Brandon Cole, owner of Powersport Supply, will serve as Cory’s crew chief. With extensive MotoAmerica experience, Cole is eager to help Cory maximize both his potential and the performance of the Aprilia RSV4 1100. “The opportunity to work with a gifted rider like Cory is exciting, and the team has a great dynamic,” said Cole.
Carl Price, MD, owner of Plastic Surgery Racing, will act as team principal, continuing his
long-standing support of talented riders. “Riders who have the whole package like Cory are rare. He is a talented rider, has a great work ethic, and strong motivation. He is just a great person,” stated Price.
This project would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors Infinity Fall Protection, Imperial Sportbikes, Aprilia Americas, and Piaggio Group Americas. Technical partners include Thermosman Suspension, Öhlins Suspension, Dunlop Tires , SC Projects, Vesrah, KD Designs, Blud Lubricants, Arai Helmets, Brembo and REV’IT! TAILORTECH leathers.
The WorldWCR 2025 grid gathered at Cremona for a two-day test ahead of their season opener at Assen on April 11-13.
Today’s track time was divided into a 10-minute Warm-Up and four 20-minute Free Practice sessions.
Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) set the fastest time on Day 1 with a 1’40.545s in FP4. 2024 runner-up Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) finished second, 0.205s behind Neila, followed by her new teammate Roberta Ponziani.
Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team), Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA), and Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) also featured in the top three across different Free Practice sessions. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) concluded Day 1 as the fastest rookie, while Carl Cox Motorsports’ duo Avalon Lewis and Billee Fuller showcased their strength.
(Editors note: Americans Mallory Dobbs and Sonya Lloyd were 20th and 23.)
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