Artie Meeker, 52, died of a heart attack while on a woods ride with friends near his home in Whiting, New Jersey on Sunday. He is survived by his wife Amy and daughter Brooke, and worked as a facilities tech for Verizon.
Meeker was a former coach and racer with NJMiniGP; a former CCS racer; a former crew member for Jimmy Winters Motorsports and YCRS/Mazziotto Racing with rider Anthony Mazziotto; and a crew member with rider Gus Rodio at Rodio Racing.
More information will be posted when and if it becomes available.
Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum by the FIM
Watched by the President of the Council of State of Vaud, Christelle Luisier Brodard, the FIM Board of Directors along with invited dignitaries, the 2025 FIM World Champions and the FIM Family cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new Racing Motorcycle Museum (RMM).
Official ribbon-cutting opening ceremony with Christelle Luisier Brodard, FIM President Jorge Viegas, an unidentified dignitary in ceremonial dress, 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini (left), and Dorna’s Carmelo Ezpeleta (right) at the Inauguration of the FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Fabrizio Porrozzi/GPagency/courtesy FIM.
Housed in the FIM’s previous Headquarters in the Swiss Commune of Mies, the RMM will serve as a permanent showcase celebrating the rich and illustrious history of motorcycle racing, from its early origins all the way through to the present day.
The inauguration ceremony began with speeches by Christelle Luisier Brodard; Pierre-Alain Schmidt, Mayor of Mies; Fabio Muner – FIM Marketing and Digital Director; Silvia Dainese from Gris+Dainese Architetti; and Jorge Viegas – FIM President.
From left: Fabio Muner, Pierre-Alain Schmidt, Jorge Viegas, Silvia Dainese at the Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM
After the ribbon cutting, Jorge Viegas and Fabio Muner called on stage 15-time FIM Circuit Racing World Champion Giacomo Agostini; 4-time FIM Motocross World Champion Harry Everts; Trial and Circuit Racing FIM Legend Sammy Miller; and Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO of FIM MotoGP™ promoter Dorna, who were given the honour of becoming the first inductees into the new FIM Hall of Fame.
Each Hall of Famer was presented with a watch before having their handprints taken for a chequered flag centrepiece in the RMM garden.
From left: Sammy Miller, Harry Everts, Carmelo Ezpeleta, Giacomo Agostini during the Inauguration of the new FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
Among the comprehensive list of exhibits in the RMM are machines campaigned by 2025 Ultimate Champions Marc Marquez – FIM MotoGP™ Grand Prix World Champion; Toprak Razgatlioglu – FIM Superbike World Champion; Toni Bou – FIM TrialGP World Champion; Daniel Sanders – FIM World Rally-Raid Champion; Josep Garcia – FIM EnduroGP World Champion; Bartosz Zmarzlik – FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Champion; and Romain Febvre – FIM MXGP Motocross World Champion.
Championship-winning racebikes on display inside the new FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
Representing all FIM categories of motorcycle sport, other historic machines on display include, but are by no means limited to, the AJS Porcupine that in the hands of Leslie Graham won the first-ever FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1949; Mike Hailwood’s legendary 1967 Honda RC166 F101 250 six cylinder; Valentino Rossi’s 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1; Jonathan Rea’s 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R; Marc Marquez’s 2018 Honda RC213V; Stefan Everts’ 2006 Yamaha YZ450F; Jordi Tarres’ 1989 Beta Zero prototype; Francesco Cecchini’s 2019 Zaeta DT450RS; Hubert Auriol’s 1981 BMW R80 G/S; Andrea Verona’s 2024 GASGAS EC350F; and a Yamaha YZF-R7 used by the victorious Team Europe in the 2025 inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games.
Ultimate Champions at Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
A photo opportunity at the front of the RMM with the 2025 FIM World Champions concluded the inauguration followed by the FIM Awards Ceremony in the SwissTech Convention Center in Ecublens/Lausanne.
Christelle Luisier Brodard – President of the Council of State of Vaud, added: “It is a true pleasure to celebrate the opening of the Racing Motorcycle Museum here in Mies. This museum is a tribute to passion, innovation, and responsibility in motorcycling, offering visitors of all ages a space to learn, be inspired, and explore the evolution of the sport. Together with FIM’s new headquarters, the museum strengthens our Canton as a global hub for sport and culture. I congratulate everyone involved in making this vision a reality and wish the museum great success for years to come”.
Jorge Viegas – FIM President, said: “With such a long and rich history, it is tremendously exciting that motorcycle racing now has a permanent home at the Racing Motorcycle Museum where its legacy can be celebrated and enjoyed by visitors from around the world. So much knowledge, expertise and passion have gone into curating the exhibits that together form a world-class collection which has been carefully assembled to create an unmatched historical and educational resource that I am confident will prove invaluable for future generations”.
Pierre-Alain Schmidt – Mayor of Mies, stated: “The construction and inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum undeniably represent an invaluable asset for our municipality and for the entire region. The FIM, which brings together motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world and manages all motorcycling sporting events with efficiency and professionalism, embodies the remarkable technical progress achieved in the motorcycle industry— progress that has also contributed significantly to improving rider safety. For the residents of Mies, it is a true source of pride, and for visitors, a unique landmark. The presence of the FIM and its museum in our territory allows our municipality to shine far beyond our borders. It enriches our local life and offers enthusiasts an emblematic venue. I express the wish that this magnificent project enjoys all the success it deserves, and I hereby convey the deep gratitude of our authorities”.
Fabio Muner – FIM Marketing and Digital Director, concluded: “This has been a challenging project which has been brought together in a relatively short period of time. We always wanted it to be far more than just a display of famous motorcycles, so we have worked hard to create an educational journey of the development of bike racing, the associated advances in technology and FIM protocols too. We obviously wanted to celebrate our great champions over many decades, but we also wanted to acknowledge just how far motorcycle racing has come too. We would like to express our real gratitude to the Canton of Vaud, the Municipality of Mies, our technical partners and all the parties who have supported this project and allowed us to bring the Racing Motorcycle Museum to life”.
The 2025 FIM Awards Ceremony was staged last night (Saturday) at the modern and strikingly distinctive SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, near the northern shore of Lake Geneva, where the global superstars of motorcycle sport came together following another hard-fought and outstanding year of competition.
2025 FIM World Champions at the FIM Awards in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo by GP Agency/courtesy FIM.
The fifteenth edition of the glittering end-of-season ceremony saw this year’s FIM World Champions receive their gold medals to enthusiastic and prolonged applause led by the assembled members of the FIM Family and headed by FIM President Jorge Viegas.
With one-thousand guests in attendance, the programme was non-stop, but ran smoothly as the winners of sixty-four FIM World Championship titles from six different spheres of motorcycle sport – Circuit Racing, Motocross, Trial, Enduro, Cross Country Rallies and Track Racing – were honoured.
Filling the impressive venue were representatives from the one-hundred-and twenty-one National Federations who showed their appreciation alongside motorcycling legends, FIM Promoters, FIM Partners and representatives from the wider global motorcycle community and industry.
Expertly overseen by Lauriane Gilliéron and Gavin Emmett who filled the demanding Masters of Ceremony roles, the evening was streamed LIVE on FIM-MOTO.TV as well as via DAZN Spain, Ziggo Sport TV, The MotoGP™ Channel, North American REV TV Canada, FOX Australia, QIDIANZHI BO/ on Douyin and PRIMA SPORT 3, ensuring the assembled guests were joined by a sizeable worldwide audience.
Following his FIM President’s Speech, Jorge Viegas presented the Gold Medal Nicolas Rodil del Valle to the Canton of Vaud, represented by Mrs Luisier Brodard, President of the Council of State of Vaud.
FIM President Jorge Viegas then welcomed FIM Circuit Racing Legend Jonathan Rea onto the stage who presented the medals in the Circuit Racing category to Beñat Fernandez – FIM Supersport 300 World Champion; Stefano Manzi – FIM Supersport World Champion; Alessandro Zaccone – FIM MotoE World Champion; Brian Uriarte – FIM JuniorGP World Champion; José Antonio Rueda – FIM Moto3 Grand Prix World Champion; Diogo Moreira – FIM Moto2 Grand Prix World Champion and Maria Herrera – FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion.
2025 FIM Awards in Lausanne. Photo by GP Agency/courtesy FIM.
Newly inducted FIM Hall of Fame member Harry Everts was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Motocross category to Elias Ishoel – FIM Snowcross World Champion; Saga Forsell – FIM Women’s Snowcross World Champion; Mano Faure – FIM 125cc Junior Motocross World Champion; Koen Hermans – FIM SidecarCross Rider World Champion; Ben van den Bogaart – FIM SidecarCross Passenger World Champion; Marc-Reiner Schmidt – FIM S1GP SuperMoto World Champion; Simon Längenfelder – FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion and Lotte van Drunen – FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion.
More warm applause greeted FIM Hall of Fame member Sammy Miller who was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Trial category to Ryon Land – FIM Trial3 World Champion; Harry Hemingway – FIM Trial2 World Champion; Berta Abellán – FIM Women’s Trial World Champion and Toni Bou – FIM X-Trial World Champion.
Next onto the stage was Giovanni Copioli, FIM Vice-President, who presented the medals in the Enduro category to Romain Dagna – FIM Youth Enduro World Champion; Axel Semb – FIM Junior Enduro World Champion; Billy Bolt – FIM SuperEnduro World Champion; James Moore – FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Champion; Manuel Lettenbichler – FIM Hard Enduro World Champion; Rachel Gutish – FIM Women’s Enduro World Champion; Hamish Macdonald – FIM E3 Enduro World Champion; Andrea Verona – FIM E2 Enduro World Champion and Josep Garcia – FIM E1 Enduro World Champion.
Jean-Baptiste Ley, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ Motorsport Events Director, was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Track Racing category to Tino Stjernegaard Olsen – FIM SGP4 World Champion; Villads Pedersen – FIM Speedway Youth World Champion – SGP3; Nazar Parnitskyi – FIM Speedway Under 21 World Champion – SGP2; Zach Wajtknecht – FIM Long Track World Champion; Ervín Krajčovič – FIM Flat Track World Champion and Martin Haarahiltunen – FIM Ice Speedway World Champion.
FIM President Jorge Viegas then returned to the stage to present certificates to the Presidents of the Federations before handing out the Team category medal winners to Australia – FIM Motocross of Nations, received by Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle; Austria – FIM SuperMoto of Nations; France – FIM Junior SuperMoto of Nations, received by FFM President Sébastien Poirier; Germany – FIM Speedway of Nations Under 21 – SoN2, received by DMSB Vice-President Hans-Robert Kreutz; Great Britain – Long Track of Nations, received by ACU Chairman Tim Lightfoot; Italy – FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro Junior World Trophy and FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro World Trophy, received by FMI President Giovanni Copioli; the Netherlands – FIM SidecarCross of Nations and FIM QuadCross of Nations, received by KNMV Secretary General Wim Mulder; Spain – FIM Women’s Trial des Nations and FIM Trial des Nations and the USA – FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro Women’s World Trophy, received by AMA Chairman Robert Dingman.
FIM Deputy President Ignacio Verneda was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Endurance category to YART Yamaha – FIM Endurance Team World Champion; Manfred Kainz – Team Manager; Karel Hanika – FIM Endurance World Champion; Marvin Fritz – FIM Endurance World Champion and Jason O’Halloran – FIM Endurance World Champion.
The final category of the night was for Ultimate Champions with FIM President Jorge Viegas once again on stage to make the presentations to Daniel Sanders – FIM World Rally-Raid Champion – RallyGP; Toni Bou – FIM TrialGP World Champion; Josep Garcia – FIM EnduroGP World Champion; Bartosz Zmarzlik – FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Champion; Romain Febvre – FIM MXGP Motocross World Champion; Toprak Razgatlıoğlu – FIM Superbike World Champion and Marc Márquez – FIM MotoGP™ Grand Prix World Champion.
Marc Márquez and Jorge Viegas at 2025 FIM Awards in Lausanne. Photo by Good-Shoot.com/courtesy FIM.
The night was brought to a conclusion with a surprise award for Marc Márquez who was presented with the FIM Sporting Trophy by FIM President Jorge Viegas.
Commenting on another successful running of the FIM Awards Ceremony, FIM President Jorge Viegas said: “To be able to celebrate this occasion in the FIM’s home country for the very first time and to have every 2025 FIM World Champions in attendance has cemented this edition of the FIM Awards to be one of the best we have enjoyed in the fifteen year history of this unique event.
“This very special evening has only been possible thanks to the support of the Canton of Vaud, the City of Lausanne and Swiss Moto, plus all the other stakeholders who have been able to join us to celebrate our collective achievements on and off the track this year.
“Each and every champion who has taken to the stage has earned and been totally worthy of the gold medal they have collected from our legends and special guests who were on hand to present these awards. The evening was brought to the perfect close by being able to present the new FIM Sporting Trophy to Marc Marquez who produced one of the greatest sporting comebacks ever this season.
“Finally on behalf of the FIM I would like to thank everyone who has been part of our successes during 2025, I truly hope together we can make 2026 even better.”
ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com)
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 123 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, SuperMoto, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country, Speedway and E-Bikes. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring, and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
Young Flat Track Racers Can Earn Mini Cup National Finals Qualifying Points Via The Winter Throwdown
Race In The Winter Throwdown Flat Track In Florida And Earn Qualifying Points For The MotoAmerica Mini Cup National Final at Road America
MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that young flat track racers can now earn qualifying points for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals via the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track, scheduled for January 15-17 at Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida.
Racers who compete in the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track will earn 10 championship qualifying points for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals.
The Mission Foods Winter Throwdown is the “biggest amateur flat track race in the world” with the AMA-sanctioned event attracting flat track racers from around the globe.
Racers who compete in any of the Throwdown’s youth classes will earn 10 championship qualifying points, giving flat track racers the opportunity to try their hand at road racing without starting with a points deficit for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals, which will take place at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 7-9, 2026.
Flat track racing has long been a feeder system to road racing, dating back to when the AMA Grand National Championship consisted of both road racing and flat track. The idea that flat trackers made good road racers was proven when three-time AMA Grand National Champion Kenny Roberts won the first of his three straight 500cc World Championships in 1978.
The Mission Winter Throwdown has also attracted top talent from outside the flat track world, including MotoAmerica racers Brandon Paasch, Ashton Yates, JD Beach, Hayden Gillim, Tyler Scott, Bodie Paige, Julian Correa, and rising Mini Cup stars such as Gabe Datis, Josh Raymond, Cole Peterman, Mahdi Salem, Chase Jazikoff, Cooper Jazikoff, Connor Raymond, and Cruise Texter.
“History has proven that flat track racers generally make good road racers,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Leading up to last year’s Mini Cup National at Road America, we received numerous inquiries from young flat trackers interested in participating. With the Winter Throwdown now an official Mission Mini Cup Qualifier, competitors will earn 10 bonus points, putting them on a level playing field heading into the National Championship alongside all other riders from around the country. With the inclusion of riders from other disciplines having the opportunity to compete, we look forward to the continued growth of the Mission Mini Cup National Final.”
The Mission Winter Throwdown will be streamed live on FansChoice TV, giving fans worldwide a front-row seat to the action.
“This collab is so rad,” said Cory Texter, owner of Cory Texter Promotions, the promoter of the Winter Throwdown. “The MotoAmerica Mini Cup National is such a special event, and now the flat track kids can earn the bonus points they need while turning laps on the dirt. It’s the perfect opportunity for any young kid who wants to try their hand against the best road racing kids in the country at Road America in August.”
For more information for the MotoAmerica Mini Cup series or club participation in the series, please contact [email protected]
About MotoAmerica Mini Cup
MotoAmerica’s Mini Cup is where racers, beginning as young as six, hone their road-racing skills in what is the first step in the process that can lead to MotoAmerica’s Talent Cup and beyond. The Talent Cup can lead to other classes in the MotoAmerica Championship or perhaps, for a select few, there may be the opportunity to race internationally. Mini Cup races are held across the country and come with plenty of incentives. Riders who score enough points can qualify for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, which is held annually at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Racers also compete with the hopes of being chosen for the Dunlop Elite Rider Program, earning contingency payouts from motorcycle manufacturers, and getting free entries to the following season’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup. To top it off, AMA National #1 plates are awarded to champions, and those champions also get custom pendants from Thom Duma Fine Jewelers. For more information, please visit www.motoamerica.com/mini-cup/ and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+, which also streams the Mission Mini Cup National Final action live.
The CVMA will stream its full slate of weekend races live on the 951live YouTube channel, where viewers are encouraged to subscribe for instant updates when each event goes on air.
This notice from WMRRA President “Kumpy” Kump was emailed to WMRRA members on Friday, December 5th:
It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Eugene W. Brown, age 79, on December 1st, 2025. On November 29,2025 Gene had an accident (falling off a ladder) at home and suffered a head injury. Even though he had the best care by OHSU’s trauma team, his injury was beyond recovery.
He left this world peacefully, with his beloved wife, Elain, at his side. Eugene was a cherished member of our racing community and a dear friend to many. His passion for racing and his kind spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts. Please send love, support, and prayers to Elain and the family during this difficult time.
Gene was an iconic figure in the Pacific Northwest. He is credited as one of the founding members of OMRRA (1972) with ties to WMRRA’s startup (1974). Needless to say, he had a major impact on the vitality of road racing in the Pacific North West, something many of us now take for granted. He is known for his unique riding style and was dubbed “No Lean Gene.” He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by everyone.
Rest In Peace, Eugene. May you keep on racing wherever you are with a smile on your face.
Kumpy Kump,
WMRRA President
(Additional information will be posted if and when it becomes available.)
The largest powersports show in the country comes to town this January 7th-9th as AIMExpo takes over Anaheim, California. On the eve of AMA Supercross Round 1, SSR Motorsports will be exhibiting at the Anaheim Convention Center.
“AIMExpo has always been a big part of our annual outreach to dealers and the media”, stated William Li, CEO of SSR Motorsports. “It’s not only an important opportunity to showcase our new models for 2026 but also our plans to support our dealers moving forward. This is especially important to SSR Motorsports this year as AIMExpo is practically in our backyard.”
With expanded EFI integration and a new full-size model on the horizon, SSR Motorsports is poised to power confidently into the new year. Driven by passionate design, precision engineering, and affordable pricing, the brand continues to build on more than two decades of progress.
“Every year AIMExpo just seems to get better and better. We think the move to Anaheim is a smart one and look forward to all the excitement as we not only launch our new model line but experience the event overall”, commented Scot Harden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With the additional opportunity to attend the opening round of Supercross, what else could you ask for as a Powersports enthusiast.”
Visit us at Booth #1887 to see the full 2026 lineup on display January 7–9.
Our booth is located on the right-hand side of the expo toward the back. Check the map below for more details.
SSR Motorsports was established in 2002 to import and distribute powersports products in the United States. We provide products that are fun to ride, with cutting-edge design, superior engineering and well-managed quality control. Our Mission Statement: Provide Quality Powersports Products at an Affordable Price with Premier Customer Service.
We believe every enthusiast should be able to afford a brand-new powersport product that is backed by a manufacturer warranty, comprehensive dealer network, premier customer service and a West Coast distribution center stocked with readily available replacement parts. For more information, go to: https://www.ssrmotorsports.com/
Chicken Hawk Racing will to continue focus and improve the original Classic Tire Warmers and the Professional Line of tire warmers with new improvements and features to be announced for 2026.
Since 1993, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers have been at the sharp end of the market; teams using Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers have dominated the AMA and Moto America podium winning dozens of National Championships.
The creation of the Professional Line bumped the product quality and performance even higher, Chicken Hawk Racing has been a part of (16) World Championships!! (this year Stefano Manzi took the Word Supersport World title adding another World Title to the tally).
Chicken Hawk Racing founder, David Podolsky, said:“We are really glad to be concentrating on our core values of manufacturing High Quality Products for the most serious racers and Racetrack riders. The Privateer Line was always a price point driven product created to compete with the low-cost and poor-quality Chinese imports. We had to down-grade our Classic Model with less costly materials to meet that price point and that is simply not the Chicken Hawk Racing philosophy.”
“We have seen incredible growth in our Industrial Division, Custom Heaters and Research Inc., which serves the Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Semi-Conductor and Military markets. This has driven vast improvements in our technology, capabilities and product quality. In light of that growth, it only makes sense to discontinue our lowest tier line and continue to improve and expand our higher technology products”.
Stay tuned for some exciting news about improvements and new features for these paddocks dominating models in 2026. MORE to come from Chicken Hawk Racing soon!!
Michael Hill is a well-known motorsport personality. With nearly two decades of performing on stage and in front of the camera, he is widely recognised and known globally as the voice of the FIM Superbike World Championship and for his hosting of the Paddock Show.
He has worked across several series including MotoGP and Formula One. He also appears regularly on the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service where he mixes race commentary with behind-the-scenes interviews in his own inimitable style.
From starting out as a journalist who wouldn’t take no for an answer, Michael has used his own personal on and off-track experiences to help create and deliver unique fan experiences and to highlight the work he does for the Two Wheels for Life charity — of which he is an ambassador. Through his own racing promotions business, he has also successfully managed riders for over a decade.
Some hilarious stories from his childhood along with his love for Musical Theatre have shaped who Michael is today. Whether it’s crashing the first ever motorcycle he ever rode into a fence as a kid, or the time he fell off the Paddock Show stage commentating on the final lap of a race, Superbikes, The Stage and Me tells it all.
The link on Amazon to buy in all 3 versions is here.
Artie Meeker, 52, died of a heart attack while on a woods ride with friends near his home in Whiting, New Jersey on Sunday. He is survived by his wife Amy and daughter Brooke, and worked as a facilities tech for Verizon.
Meeker was a former coach and racer with NJMiniGP; a former CCS racer; a former crew member for Jimmy Winters Motorsports and YCRS/Mazziotto Racing with rider Anthony Mazziotto; and a crew member with rider Gus Rodio at Rodio Racing.
More information will be posted when and if it becomes available.
A scene inside the new FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum by the FIM
Watched by the President of the Council of State of Vaud, Christelle Luisier Brodard, the FIM Board of Directors along with invited dignitaries, the 2025 FIM World Champions and the FIM Family cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new Racing Motorcycle Museum (RMM).
Official ribbon-cutting opening ceremony with Christelle Luisier Brodard, FIM President Jorge Viegas, an unidentified dignitary in ceremonial dress, 15-time World Champion Giacomo Agostini (left), and Dorna’s Carmelo Ezpeleta (right) at the Inauguration of the FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Fabrizio Porrozzi/GPagency/courtesy FIM.
Housed in the FIM’s previous Headquarters in the Swiss Commune of Mies, the RMM will serve as a permanent showcase celebrating the rich and illustrious history of motorcycle racing, from its early origins all the way through to the present day.
The inauguration ceremony began with speeches by Christelle Luisier Brodard; Pierre-Alain Schmidt, Mayor of Mies; Fabio Muner – FIM Marketing and Digital Director; Silvia Dainese from Gris+Dainese Architetti; and Jorge Viegas – FIM President.
From left: Fabio Muner, Pierre-Alain Schmidt, Jorge Viegas, Silvia Dainese at the Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM
After the ribbon cutting, Jorge Viegas and Fabio Muner called on stage 15-time FIM Circuit Racing World Champion Giacomo Agostini; 4-time FIM Motocross World Champion Harry Everts; Trial and Circuit Racing FIM Legend Sammy Miller; and Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO of FIM MotoGP™ promoter Dorna, who were given the honour of becoming the first inductees into the new FIM Hall of Fame.
Each Hall of Famer was presented with a watch before having their handprints taken for a chequered flag centrepiece in the RMM garden.
From left: Sammy Miller, Harry Everts, Carmelo Ezpeleta, Giacomo Agostini during the Inauguration of the new FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
Among the comprehensive list of exhibits in the RMM are machines campaigned by 2025 Ultimate Champions Marc Marquez – FIM MotoGP™ Grand Prix World Champion; Toprak Razgatlioglu – FIM Superbike World Champion; Toni Bou – FIM TrialGP World Champion; Daniel Sanders – FIM World Rally-Raid Champion; Josep Garcia – FIM EnduroGP World Champion; Bartosz Zmarzlik – FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Champion; and Romain Febvre – FIM MXGP Motocross World Champion.
Championship-winning racebikes on display inside the new FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
Representing all FIM categories of motorcycle sport, other historic machines on display include, but are by no means limited to, the AJS Porcupine that in the hands of Leslie Graham won the first-ever FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1949; Mike Hailwood’s legendary 1967 Honda RC166 F101 250 six cylinder; Valentino Rossi’s 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1; Jonathan Rea’s 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R; Marc Marquez’s 2018 Honda RC213V; Stefan Everts’ 2006 Yamaha YZ450F; Jordi Tarres’ 1989 Beta Zero prototype; Francesco Cecchini’s 2019 Zaeta DT450RS; Hubert Auriol’s 1981 BMW R80 G/S; Andrea Verona’s 2024 GASGAS EC350F; and a Yamaha YZF-R7 used by the victorious Team Europe in the 2025 inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games.
Ultimate Champions at Inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum. Photo by Good Shoot/courtesy FIM.
A photo opportunity at the front of the RMM with the 2025 FIM World Champions concluded the inauguration followed by the FIM Awards Ceremony in the SwissTech Convention Center in Ecublens/Lausanne.
Christelle Luisier Brodard – President of the Council of State of Vaud, added: “It is a true pleasure to celebrate the opening of the Racing Motorcycle Museum here in Mies. This museum is a tribute to passion, innovation, and responsibility in motorcycling, offering visitors of all ages a space to learn, be inspired, and explore the evolution of the sport. Together with FIM’s new headquarters, the museum strengthens our Canton as a global hub for sport and culture. I congratulate everyone involved in making this vision a reality and wish the museum great success for years to come”.
Jorge Viegas – FIM President, said: “With such a long and rich history, it is tremendously exciting that motorcycle racing now has a permanent home at the Racing Motorcycle Museum where its legacy can be celebrated and enjoyed by visitors from around the world. So much knowledge, expertise and passion have gone into curating the exhibits that together form a world-class collection which has been carefully assembled to create an unmatched historical and educational resource that I am confident will prove invaluable for future generations”.
Pierre-Alain Schmidt – Mayor of Mies, stated: “The construction and inauguration of the Racing Motorcycle Museum undeniably represent an invaluable asset for our municipality and for the entire region. The FIM, which brings together motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world and manages all motorcycling sporting events with efficiency and professionalism, embodies the remarkable technical progress achieved in the motorcycle industry— progress that has also contributed significantly to improving rider safety. For the residents of Mies, it is a true source of pride, and for visitors, a unique landmark. The presence of the FIM and its museum in our territory allows our municipality to shine far beyond our borders. It enriches our local life and offers enthusiasts an emblematic venue. I express the wish that this magnificent project enjoys all the success it deserves, and I hereby convey the deep gratitude of our authorities”.
Fabio Muner – FIM Marketing and Digital Director, concluded: “This has been a challenging project which has been brought together in a relatively short period of time. We always wanted it to be far more than just a display of famous motorcycles, so we have worked hard to create an educational journey of the development of bike racing, the associated advances in technology and FIM protocols too. We obviously wanted to celebrate our great champions over many decades, but we also wanted to acknowledge just how far motorcycle racing has come too. We would like to express our real gratitude to the Canton of Vaud, the Municipality of Mies, our technical partners and all the parties who have supported this project and allowed us to bring the Racing Motorcycle Museum to life”.
2025 FIM World Champions at the FIM Awards Ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo by Good-Shoot.com/courtesy FIM.
Lausanne stages star-studded 2025 FIM Awards
The 2025 FIM Awards Ceremony was staged last night (Saturday) at the modern and strikingly distinctive SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, near the northern shore of Lake Geneva, where the global superstars of motorcycle sport came together following another hard-fought and outstanding year of competition.
2025 FIM World Champions at the FIM Awards in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo by GP Agency/courtesy FIM.
The fifteenth edition of the glittering end-of-season ceremony saw this year’s FIM World Champions receive their gold medals to enthusiastic and prolonged applause led by the assembled members of the FIM Family and headed by FIM President Jorge Viegas.
With one-thousand guests in attendance, the programme was non-stop, but ran smoothly as the winners of sixty-four FIM World Championship titles from six different spheres of motorcycle sport – Circuit Racing, Motocross, Trial, Enduro, Cross Country Rallies and Track Racing – were honoured.
Filling the impressive venue were representatives from the one-hundred-and twenty-one National Federations who showed their appreciation alongside motorcycling legends, FIM Promoters, FIM Partners and representatives from the wider global motorcycle community and industry.
Expertly overseen by Lauriane Gilliéron and Gavin Emmett who filled the demanding Masters of Ceremony roles, the evening was streamed LIVE on FIM-MOTO.TV as well as via DAZN Spain, Ziggo Sport TV, The MotoGP™ Channel, North American REV TV Canada, FOX Australia, QIDIANZHI BO/ on Douyin and PRIMA SPORT 3, ensuring the assembled guests were joined by a sizeable worldwide audience.
Following his FIM President’s Speech, Jorge Viegas presented the Gold Medal Nicolas Rodil del Valle to the Canton of Vaud, represented by Mrs Luisier Brodard, President of the Council of State of Vaud.
FIM President Jorge Viegas then welcomed FIM Circuit Racing Legend Jonathan Rea onto the stage who presented the medals in the Circuit Racing category to Beñat Fernandez – FIM Supersport 300 World Champion; Stefano Manzi – FIM Supersport World Champion; Alessandro Zaccone – FIM MotoE World Champion; Brian Uriarte – FIM JuniorGP World Champion; José Antonio Rueda – FIM Moto3 Grand Prix World Champion; Diogo Moreira – FIM Moto2 Grand Prix World Champion and Maria Herrera – FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion.
2025 FIM Awards in Lausanne. Photo by GP Agency/courtesy FIM.
Newly inducted FIM Hall of Fame member Harry Everts was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Motocross category to Elias Ishoel – FIM Snowcross World Champion; Saga Forsell – FIM Women’s Snowcross World Champion; Mano Faure – FIM 125cc Junior Motocross World Champion; Koen Hermans – FIM SidecarCross Rider World Champion; Ben van den Bogaart – FIM SidecarCross Passenger World Champion; Marc-Reiner Schmidt – FIM S1GP SuperMoto World Champion; Simon Längenfelder – FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion and Lotte van Drunen – FIM Women’s Motocross World Champion.
More warm applause greeted FIM Hall of Fame member Sammy Miller who was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Trial category to Ryon Land – FIM Trial3 World Champion; Harry Hemingway – FIM Trial2 World Champion; Berta Abellán – FIM Women’s Trial World Champion and Toni Bou – FIM X-Trial World Champion.
Next onto the stage was Giovanni Copioli, FIM Vice-President, who presented the medals in the Enduro category to Romain Dagna – FIM Youth Enduro World Champion; Axel Semb – FIM Junior Enduro World Champion; Billy Bolt – FIM SuperEnduro World Champion; James Moore – FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Champion; Manuel Lettenbichler – FIM Hard Enduro World Champion; Rachel Gutish – FIM Women’s Enduro World Champion; Hamish Macdonald – FIM E3 Enduro World Champion; Andrea Verona – FIM E2 Enduro World Champion and Josep Garcia – FIM E1 Enduro World Champion.
Jean-Baptiste Ley, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ Motorsport Events Director, was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Track Racing category to Tino Stjernegaard Olsen – FIM SGP4 World Champion; Villads Pedersen – FIM Speedway Youth World Champion – SGP3; Nazar Parnitskyi – FIM Speedway Under 21 World Champion – SGP2; Zach Wajtknecht – FIM Long Track World Champion; Ervín Krajčovič – FIM Flat Track World Champion and Martin Haarahiltunen – FIM Ice Speedway World Champion.
FIM President Jorge Viegas then returned to the stage to present certificates to the Presidents of the Federations before handing out the Team category medal winners to Australia – FIM Motocross of Nations, received by Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle; Austria – FIM SuperMoto of Nations; France – FIM Junior SuperMoto of Nations, received by FFM President Sébastien Poirier; Germany – FIM Speedway of Nations Under 21 – SoN2, received by DMSB Vice-President Hans-Robert Kreutz; Great Britain – Long Track of Nations, received by ACU Chairman Tim Lightfoot; Italy – FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro Junior World Trophy and FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro World Trophy, received by FMI President Giovanni Copioli; the Netherlands – FIM SidecarCross of Nations and FIM QuadCross of Nations, received by KNMV Secretary General Wim Mulder; Spain – FIM Women’s Trial des Nations and FIM Trial des Nations and the USA – FIM International Six Days’ of Enduro Women’s World Trophy, received by AMA Chairman Robert Dingman.
FIM Deputy President Ignacio Verneda was then invited onto the stage to present the medals in the Endurance category to YART Yamaha – FIM Endurance Team World Champion; Manfred Kainz – Team Manager; Karel Hanika – FIM Endurance World Champion; Marvin Fritz – FIM Endurance World Champion and Jason O’Halloran – FIM Endurance World Champion.
The final category of the night was for Ultimate Champions with FIM President Jorge Viegas once again on stage to make the presentations to Daniel Sanders – FIM World Rally-Raid Champion – RallyGP; Toni Bou – FIM TrialGP World Champion; Josep Garcia – FIM EnduroGP World Champion; Bartosz Zmarzlik – FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Champion; Romain Febvre – FIM MXGP Motocross World Champion; Toprak Razgatlıoğlu – FIM Superbike World Champion and Marc Márquez – FIM MotoGP™ Grand Prix World Champion.
Marc Márquez and Jorge Viegas at 2025 FIM Awards in Lausanne. Photo by Good-Shoot.com/courtesy FIM.
The night was brought to a conclusion with a surprise award for Marc Márquez who was presented with the FIM Sporting Trophy by FIM President Jorge Viegas.
Commenting on another successful running of the FIM Awards Ceremony, FIM President Jorge Viegas said: “To be able to celebrate this occasion in the FIM’s home country for the very first time and to have every 2025 FIM World Champions in attendance has cemented this edition of the FIM Awards to be one of the best we have enjoyed in the fifteen year history of this unique event.
“This very special evening has only been possible thanks to the support of the Canton of Vaud, the City of Lausanne and Swiss Moto, plus all the other stakeholders who have been able to join us to celebrate our collective achievements on and off the track this year.
“Each and every champion who has taken to the stage has earned and been totally worthy of the gold medal they have collected from our legends and special guests who were on hand to present these awards. The evening was brought to the perfect close by being able to present the new FIM Sporting Trophy to Marc Marquez who produced one of the greatest sporting comebacks ever this season.
“Finally on behalf of the FIM I would like to thank everyone who has been part of our successes during 2025, I truly hope together we can make 2026 even better.”
ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com)
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 123 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, SuperMoto, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country, Speedway and E-Bikes. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring, and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
Racers who compete in the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track will earn 10 championship qualifying points for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals. This is Cruise Texter. Photo courtesy of Cory Texter Promotions.
Young Flat Track Racers Can Earn Mini Cup National Finals Qualifying Points Via The Winter Throwdown
Race In The Winter Throwdown Flat Track In Florida And Earn Qualifying Points For The MotoAmerica Mini Cup National Final at Road America
MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is pleased to announce that young flat track racers can now earn qualifying points for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals via the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track, scheduled for January 15-17 at Callahan Speedway in Callahan, Florida.
Racers who compete in the Mission Foods Winter Throwdown flat track will earn 10 championship qualifying points for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals.
The Mission Foods Winter Throwdown is the “biggest amateur flat track race in the world” with the AMA-sanctioned event attracting flat track racers from around the globe.
Racers who compete in any of the Throwdown’s youth classes will earn 10 championship qualifying points, giving flat track racers the opportunity to try their hand at road racing without starting with a points deficit for the Mission Mini Cup National Finals, which will take place at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 7-9, 2026.
Flat track racing has long been a feeder system to road racing, dating back to when the AMA Grand National Championship consisted of both road racing and flat track. The idea that flat trackers made good road racers was proven when three-time AMA Grand National Champion Kenny Roberts won the first of his three straight 500cc World Championships in 1978.
The Mission Winter Throwdown has also attracted top talent from outside the flat track world, including MotoAmerica racers Brandon Paasch, Ashton Yates, JD Beach, Hayden Gillim, Tyler Scott, Bodie Paige, Julian Correa, and rising Mini Cup stars such as Gabe Datis, Josh Raymond, Cole Peterman, Mahdi Salem, Chase Jazikoff, Cooper Jazikoff, Connor Raymond, and Cruise Texter.
“History has proven that flat track racers generally make good road racers,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “Leading up to last year’s Mini Cup National at Road America, we received numerous inquiries from young flat trackers interested in participating. With the Winter Throwdown now an official Mission Mini Cup Qualifier, competitors will earn 10 bonus points, putting them on a level playing field heading into the National Championship alongside all other riders from around the country. With the inclusion of riders from other disciplines having the opportunity to compete, we look forward to the continued growth of the Mission Mini Cup National Final.”
The Mission Winter Throwdown will be streamed live on FansChoice TV, giving fans worldwide a front-row seat to the action.
“This collab is so rad,” said Cory Texter, owner of Cory Texter Promotions, the promoter of the Winter Throwdown. “The MotoAmerica Mini Cup National is such a special event, and now the flat track kids can earn the bonus points they need while turning laps on the dirt. It’s the perfect opportunity for any young kid who wants to try their hand against the best road racing kids in the country at Road America in August.”
For more information for the MotoAmerica Mini Cup series or club participation in the series, please contact [email protected]
About MotoAmerica Mini Cup
MotoAmerica’s Mini Cup is where racers, beginning as young as six, hone their road-racing skills in what is the first step in the process that can lead to MotoAmerica’s Talent Cup and beyond. The Talent Cup can lead to other classes in the MotoAmerica Championship or perhaps, for a select few, there may be the opportunity to race internationally. Mini Cup races are held across the country and come with plenty of incentives. Riders who score enough points can qualify for the Mission Mini Cup National Final, which is held annually at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Racers also compete with the hopes of being chosen for the Dunlop Elite Rider Program, earning contingency payouts from motorcycle manufacturers, and getting free entries to the following season’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup. To top it off, AMA National #1 plates are awarded to champions, and those champions also get custom pendants from Thom Duma Fine Jewelers. For more information, please visit www.motoamerica.com/mini-cup/ and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. To watch all things MotoAmerica, subscribe to MotoAmerica’s live streaming and video on demand service, MotoAmerica Live+, which also streams the Mission Mini Cup National Final action live.
Michael Gilbert (55) leads Bryce Kornbau (17) and Justin Gibbs (646) at the start of the CVMA Stock 1000 Shootout. Photo courtesy CaliPhotography.com
The CVMA will stream its full slate of weekend races live on the 951live YouTube channel, where viewers are encouraged to subscribe for instant updates when each event goes on air.
From left, Gene Brown (R.I.P.) poses with WMRRA President Kumpy Kump and former WMRRA President Chris Loomis at The Ridge last June. Photo by Martha Scholten.
This notice from WMRRA President “Kumpy” Kump was emailed to WMRRA members on Friday, December 5th:
It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Eugene W. Brown, age 79, on December 1st, 2025. On November 29,2025 Gene had an accident (falling off a ladder) at home and suffered a head injury. Even though he had the best care by OHSU’s trauma team, his injury was beyond recovery.
He left this world peacefully, with his beloved wife, Elain, at his side. Eugene was a cherished member of our racing community and a dear friend to many. His passion for racing and his kind spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts. Please send love, support, and prayers to Elain and the family during this difficult time.
Gene was an iconic figure in the Pacific Northwest. He is credited as one of the founding members of OMRRA (1972) with ties to WMRRA’s startup (1974). Needless to say, he had a major impact on the vitality of road racing in the Pacific North West, something many of us now take for granted. He is known for his unique riding style and was dubbed “No Lean Gene.” He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by everyone.
Rest In Peace, Eugene. May you keep on racing wherever you are with a smile on your face.
Kumpy Kump,
WMRRA President
(Additional information will be posted if and when it becomes available.)
A 2025-model SSR SR-E500 electric pit bike. Photo courtesy SSR Motorsports.
SSR MOTORSPORTS HEADS TO AIMEXPO 2026
The largest powersports show in the country comes to town this January 7th-9th as AIMExpo takes over Anaheim, California. On the eve of AMA Supercross Round 1, SSR Motorsports will be exhibiting at the Anaheim Convention Center.
“AIMExpo has always been a big part of our annual outreach to dealers and the media”, stated William Li, CEO of SSR Motorsports. “It’s not only an important opportunity to showcase our new models for 2026 but also our plans to support our dealers moving forward. This is especially important to SSR Motorsports this year as AIMExpo is practically in our backyard.”
With expanded EFI integration and a new full-size model on the horizon, SSR Motorsports is poised to power confidently into the new year. Driven by passionate design, precision engineering, and affordable pricing, the brand continues to build on more than two decades of progress.
“Every year AIMExpo just seems to get better and better. We think the move to Anaheim is a smart one and look forward to all the excitement as we not only launch our new model line but experience the event overall”, commented Scot Harden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With the additional opportunity to attend the opening round of Supercross, what else could you ask for as a Powersports enthusiast.”
Visit us at Booth #1887 to see the full 2026 lineup on display January 7–9.
Our booth is located on the right-hand side of the expo toward the back. Check the map below for more details.
SSR Motorsports was established in 2002 to import and distribute powersports products in the United States. We provide products that are fun to ride, with cutting-edge design, superior engineering and well-managed quality control. Our Mission Statement: Provide Quality Powersports Products at an Affordable Price with Premier Customer Service.
We believe every enthusiast should be able to afford a brand-new powersport product that is backed by a manufacturer warranty, comprehensive dealer network, premier customer service and a West Coast distribution center stocked with readily available replacement parts. For more information, go to: https://www.ssrmotorsports.com/
Professional Digital DTC5. Photo courtesy Chicken Hawk.
Chicken Hawk Racing will to continue focus and improve the original Classic Tire Warmers and the Professional Line of tire warmers with new improvements and features to be announced for 2026.
Since 1993, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers have been at the sharp end of the market; teams using Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers have dominated the AMA and Moto America podium winning dozens of National Championships.
The creation of the Professional Line bumped the product quality and performance even higher, Chicken Hawk Racing has been a part of (16) World Championships!! (this year Stefano Manzi took the Word Supersport World title adding another World Title to the tally).
Chicken Hawk Racing founder, David Podolsky, said:“We are really glad to be concentrating on our core values of manufacturing High Quality Products for the most serious racers and Racetrack riders. The Privateer Line was always a price point driven product created to compete with the low-cost and poor-quality Chinese imports. We had to down-grade our Classic Model with less costly materials to meet that price point and that is simply not the Chicken Hawk Racing philosophy.”
“We have seen incredible growth in our Industrial Division, Custom Heaters and Research Inc., which serves the Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Semi-Conductor and Military markets. This has driven vast improvements in our technology, capabilities and product quality. In light of that growth, it only makes sense to discontinue our lowest tier line and continue to improve and expand our higher technology products”.
Stay tuned for some exciting news about improvements and new features for these paddocks dominating models in 2026. MORE to come from Chicken Hawk Racing soon!!
"Superbikes, The Stage And Me" A Book By Michael Hill. Photo courtesy Michael Hill.
Michael Hill is a well-known motorsport personality. With nearly two decades of performing on stage and in front of the camera, he is widely recognised and known globally as the voice of the FIM Superbike World Championship and for his hosting of the Paddock Show.
He has worked across several series including MotoGP and Formula One. He also appears regularly on the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service where he mixes race commentary with behind-the-scenes interviews in his own inimitable style.
From starting out as a journalist who wouldn’t take no for an answer, Michael has used his own personal on and off-track experiences to help create and deliver unique fan experiences and to highlight the work he does for the Two Wheels for Life charity — of which he is an ambassador. Through his own racing promotions business, he has also successfully managed riders for over a decade.
Some hilarious stories from his childhood along with his love for Musical Theatre have shaped who Michael is today. Whether it’s crashing the first ever motorcycle he ever rode into a fence as a kid, or the time he fell off the Paddock Show stage commentating on the final lap of a race, Superbikes, The Stage and Me tells it all.
The link on Amazon to buy in all 3 versions is here.
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