American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap the FIM Superbike World Championship event at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino.
Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 26 laps
2. Tom Drane (Yam), -00.703 second
3. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.955
4. James Ott (Hus), -1.520 seconds
5. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2.659
6. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -6.219
7. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -7.528
8. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.716
9. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -10.928
10. Tarren Santero (Hon), -11.012
11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -11.355
12. Travis Petton (KTM), -11.588
13. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -12.533
14. Landen Kawczak (KTM), -16.016
15. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -17.288
16. Olin Kissler (KTM), -19.949
17. Aidan Brown (Hon), -1 lap
18. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -21 laps, DNF
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 32 laps
2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.086 second
3. Jared Mees (Ind), -4.683 seconds
4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -5.576
5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -8.223
6. Brandon Price (Yam), -9.549
7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -10.292
8. Declan Bender (Ind), -10.293
9. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.707
10. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -13.981
11. Dan Bromley (Hon), -20.109
12. Cameron Smith (KTM), -1 lap
13. Billy Ross (Kaw), -1 lap
14. Logan Mcgrane (Kaw), -1 lap
15. Wyatt Vaughan (Kaw), -1 lap
16. Michael Hill (Yam), -1 lap
17. Chad Cose (Ind), -2 laps
18. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -3 laps
19. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -26 laps, DNF
More, from a press release issued by AFT:
Robinson Defeats Daniels in Bridgeport Thriller
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) served up a timely reminder that remains a genuine contender for this season’s Grand National Championship with an inspired performance in the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, Round 8 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
And his victory at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, couldn’t have come under much more demanding circumstances, with Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) breathing down his neck and desperate to fight through after charging his way forward the bottom of the top ten.
Earlier, Daniels had made quick work of a big swath of riders to slot ahead of Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) and into fourth. Meanwhile, Robinson was busy clearing off in front as Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) and Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) scraped it out for second.
Once Daniels worked past Vanderkooi, he and Mees prodded each other forward, closing the gap back to first position in the process. Mees would eventually fall off that chase, but Daniels would not. He successfully reeled in Robinson and then slung his Estenson Racing Yamaha into first with approximately half of the Main Event still to go.
However, in his bid to break free in first, Daniels ran wide, providing Robinson with a golden opportunity to reclaim the position. Daniels proceeded to stalk the Mission Roof Systems rider from that point forward, but his intended quarry had an answer for every late-race attempt to snatch away the win.
Robinson’s triumph saw him become the first rider to claim a third win this season just as it reached its halfway point. It also catapulted him ahead of Mees and into second in the points, some 14 back of title leader Daniels (170-156).
Robinson, who originally hails from nearby Oxford, Pennsylvania, said, “This is awesome. That’s the stuff dreams are made of right there. It’s just awesome to have my parents, my grandparents, my mother-in-law, my wife’s family, and all our friends here. That means the world to me. This win is my favorite right now. A super huge thank you to Jerry Stinchfield with Roof Systems and Juan Gonzalez at Mission Foods. Without those guys, this program wouldn’t be possible… Third win of the season? Let’s keep this ball rolling.”
Mees managed to hold off Bauman to earn the final spot on the podium despite still riding at less than 100% after getting beaten up in a mountain bike crash suffered a little over a week earlier.
Vanderkooi was a late-race DNF, allowing Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) to break into the top five.
He was followed by Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), rookies Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) and Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Fastrack Racing Mission Foods KTM 790 Duke).
Tenth place went to Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), who added a second top-ten result to his stint with Royal Enfield after earning the squad its first premier-class podium last weekend.
Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER
There was hardly a moment to catch a breath while witnessing the latest masterpiece of double defending Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) take shape under the lights of Bridgeport Speedway.
Returning to a venue where he finished outside the top five a year ago, Kopp once again looked more like an interested observer than a potential winner for a significant portion of the contest. While the Rick Ware Racing ace spent much of his race swapping position with Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) over third, last year’s winner, Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), traded haymakers and handlebars with Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) as they waged war for first.
But with two minutes remaining, Kopp turned up the heat and closed in on that fight. He then made his move to steal away the lead with less than a minute remaining and carried that momentum forward to a 0.703-second margin of victory over runner-up Drane.
The win was not only Kopp’s third in succession, it was the 20th of his Progressive AFT career, handing him sole possession of the all-time victory mark in the category.
He said, “That’s why we train through the week because that’s the hardest I’ve ever pushed on a flat track bike. I had a big moment when I was back in third watching Tom and Chase duke it out, and they were going at it. I thought I had no chance. I had a big moment and almost highsided. But this one is huge to come from that far back. Wow. Big thanks to my dad for always being there. This is an awesome one to get 20 career wins. And thanks to everyone behind me. This one means a lot to them and to me.”
Saathoff finished third less than a second off the win, while Ott and Lowe settled into fourth and fifth respectively after factoring into the podium mix until the waning stages of the race.
Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Hannum’s Harley-Davidson KTM 450 SX-F) registered his third finish of sixth or better, while Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio Racing/Sluggo Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/American Harley-Davidson Yamaha YZ450F), Aiden RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), and Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/P&M Motorcycles Honda CRF450R) completed the top ten.
The rolling Kopp now boasts a commanding 33-point advantage over Saathoff (183-150) in his quest for an unprecedented third Parts Unlimited AFT Singles crown. Drane is another three points back in third with 147.
Next Up:
Progressive American Flat Track completes its run of three Half-Miles in as many weeks with the fabled Lima Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio on Saturday, June 29. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/lima-half-mile-87016 to secure your tickets today.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).
Young holds off Collins to win hectic race one at Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Ben Young escaped with a crucial and dramatic victory at RAD Torque Raceway on Saturday, fending off Torin Collins in a last-lap duel at the third round of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.
Young led the race from start-to-finish, grabbing the holeshot and gradually extending a comfortable advantage as the rest of the field battled behind him, but a charging Collins rapidly erased that gap in the final five laps as he chased a historic victory in his CSBK debut.
Collins got a poor start from second on the grid and slid to fourth behind Alex Dumas and Jordan Szoke, allowing Young to build up as much as a five-second advantage by the midway point, but Collins would eventually claw his way through Szoke and Dumas to find clean air and begin his hunt towards Young.
The 18-year-old Collins was carving away nearly a second-per-lap on Young before the championship leader stabilized things with three laps to go, but lapped traffic held Young up just enough to allow Collins to close within striking distance on the final lap.
The two would go side-by-side in the final few corners before Young slammed the door, escaping with the race one victory by just 0.4 seconds at the line.
It was a massive result for the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider, who almost doubled his championship lead from 15 points to 29 in his first race at RAD Torque Raceway.
“I knew it was going to be wicked pace, and I was kinda keeping an eye on Torin all weekend,” Young admitted. “But our Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW was working well enough that I knew I could put my head down and run a comfortable pace, so it’s nice to bring home the win in my first trip here.”
The win was also a monumental one for BMW as a manufacturer, as they score their 63rd career Superbike victory – equalling Suzuki’s mark for second all-time (and now just eleven behind Kawasaki for the feature class lead).
Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
As for Collins, the Novalda Kawasaki rookie put on quite the impressive showing in his wildcard debut, reeling in Young and nearly stealing a victory in his first ever Superbike race, a feat that would have put him alongside Dumas as the only riders to ever do so.
“I knew I was going to have to work really hard out there, but I got a bad start and then the bike just felt a little slow,” Collins said. “After the first couple laps I knew I had better pace though, so once I got by Alex I was lapping really well. Another lap or two would have been nice, but I’ll take second.”
Settling for third in his CSBK return was Dumas, who didn’t have as much of a challenge for his rival Young as he would have hoped. However, the Economy Lube Ducati rider remains confident that with some mechanical fixes he can close the gap on Sunday.
“First off, I have to thank Steve Moxey from Economy Lube, crew chief Scott Miller, and the whole team for the opportunity. A week ago I didn’t even know if we’d be here,” Dumas said. “I had some front chatter which was weird and made things really difficult, but we’ll do our homework tonight and get back up to the front tomorrow.”
Dumas extended his streak of having every career finish be on the podium, but by the finest of margins after Szoke nearly spoiled his return on the final lap.
The CKM Kawasaki veteran managed to stay with Dumas once Collins had made his way through the pair and wound up just three second off the victory, one of his closest efforts yet as he continues to work his way back from 2022 injuries.
Rounding out the top five was Sam Guérin, who ran a lonely race for the EFC Group BMW team as he ultimately couldn’t stick with the lead quartet. While still a solid result in his first trip to RAD Torque, it was a bitter one for the championship fight as Guérin slips to 29 points behind Young entering race two.
Local favourite Paul Macdonell earned a career-best sixth in his homecoming, charging through a late-race battle with former regional foes Brian Worsdall and Tosh Gable. The Grande Prairie, Alberta native made a great pass on Worsdall into turn one and held on the rest of the way aboard his PMR/Vass Performance BMW, moving him into fifth in the overall championship.
Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Worsdall would relinquish another position to 16-year-old Philip DeGama-Blanchet in the final laps, an excellent result for the rookie aboard his lesser-powered Vass Performance Kawasaki Sport Bike machine, though Worsdall held on for an impressive eighth for Mots Machining Honda.
Pro Rookie of the Year leader Connor Campbell made some late improvements to earn ninth, keeping him tied with Macdonell for fifth in the championship aboard his B&T MacFarlane/Kubota Kawasaki.
Jon Bullee would complete the top ten at his home circuit for Riverside Honda, holding off Bronti Verbeek in a late battle. Verbeek, notably the first female pro since Stacey Nesbitt in 2017, would settle for a strong eleventh for Jack Carter Powersports BMW.
Missing from the final order was David MacKay, who crashed out of sixth early in the race. The ODH Snow City Cycle Honda rider was reeling in Guérin for fifth when he fell in turn ten, though he’ll retain fourth in the championship entering Sunday.
While it was a difficult day for Guérin, his performance coupled with Young’s victory was enough to add a slight extension to BMW’s total in the Constructors Championship, though Kawasaki countered with an excellent day from Collins and Szoke.
BMW will hope for an even better day in race two as they try to build upon their dominant 82-point advantage, while Kawasaki tries to hold off Honda, Suzuki, and Ducati for second.
Race two of the feature class is scheduled to get underway at roughly 3 pm local time (5 pm ET) on Sunday, with the full slate kicking off at 1 pm local time.
Arai Helmet, Drag Specialties Named Title and Presenting Sponsors of Bridgeport Half-Mile
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce Arai Helmet and Drag Specialties as the respective title and presenting sponsor of the newly branded Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, today, Saturday, June 22.
While remaining a small family-owned company, Arai has won countless championships across the globe, including in Progressive American Flat Track, Formula 1, MotoGP and far beyond. Globally recognized as the world’s premier helmet manufacturer, Arai has provided competitors and enthusiasts alike with unparalleled protection, comfort, technology, and style for generations.
Drag Specialties, alongside its sister brand, Parts Unlimited, is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry. They have also been an active supporter of motorsports for as long as they have been supplying dealerships and enthusiasts worldwide with the ultimate selection of accessories.
Arai and Drag Specialties rank among Progressive AFT’s longest serving and most active supporters. Both companies boast direct ties with Progressive AFT in an official capacity dating back to 2018, while having previously been involved in the series via various rider, team, and series sponsorship initiatives that trace back decades earlier.
Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). You can catch the livestream of all the weekend’s racing activities on FloRacing. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2024. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FOX Sports coverage of the Bridgeport Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).
Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on X, and check us out on Instagram.
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5/31-6/2 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/1 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM
6/1 Compact Octane Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
6/1 SFLminiGP (South Florida MiniGP) Rider Development Days (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin, GA
6/1 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
6/1-2 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/1-2 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
Superbike Preview: Young reignites rivalry with Dumas in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – A change in venues couldn’t prevent Ben Young from snatching pole position on Friday, as he captured his third consecutive BS Battery Pole award in a scorching qualifying session at RAD Torque Raceway.
Visiting the Edmonton circuit for the first time in his career, Young immediately moved to the top of Q1 behind a time of 1:17.947 and exited with a comfortable advantage, securing his entry to the top-ten Q2 session.
Torin Collins and Jordan Szoke would gradually chip away at the Q1 deficit, but it would be inconsequential as all three lapped safely inside the top-ten. However, the same was not true for Alex Dumas, who set a new lap record earlier in the day in FP1.
Having completed just one flying lap, Dumas went straight off at turn seven with a rear brake issue and sat parked for the remainder of Q1, tumbling down the order and clinging to a Q2 spot with a time of 1:20.642.
Ultimately, Dumas would narrowly squeeze through in eighth and allow the Economy Lube Ducati team to make the necessary repairs prior to Q2, setting up a showdown between himself, Young, Collins, and Szoke for pole.
There was little to separate the quartet early in the final session, as Young paced the field from Collins, Szoke, and Dumas with less than a half-second covering them all.
However, Young would blitz the timesheets around the midway point of Q2, lowering Dumas’ lap record time from the morning with a new best of 1:17.374, almost a half-second clear of the previous lap record from 2015.
That seemed like an insurmountable gap, but Collins would put in a late time attack to inch closer to what would have been a historic pole position, putting his Novalda Kawasaki within 0.137 seconds of Young but eventually settling for second.
That preserved a third consecutive pole for Young and the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW squad and the 16th of his Superbike career, putting him at the front for both feature class races this weekend.
Dumas would salvage a dramatic third and the final spot on the front row, climbing to within 0.132 seconds of Collins as only 0.269 seconds blanketed the lead trio.
Szoke would lose a bit of steam in the final stints of Q2 but managed to put himself a strong fourth on the grid and at the front of row two, less than a second from pole.
Centering the second row will be round two breakout winner Sam Guérin, who closed the gap to the front over his two qualifying sessions but would still wind up fifth, only marginally behind Szoke aboard his EFC Group BMW.
David MacKay found over a full second of improvement in Q2 to place his ODH Snow City Cycle Honda into sixth and the end of row two, while fellow Honda rider Brian Worsdall will kick off row three in seventh, headlining the local contingent for the Mots Machining team.
Fellow EMRA star Tosh Gable will sit alongside him in eighth, while Sebastien Tremblay put his Turcotte Performance Suzuki just ahead of Paul Macdonell and the PMR/Vass Performance BMW team in the final places of the top-ten.
Young’s qualifying effort will extend his advantage in the BS Battery Pole Position Award standings, where he opens up a 16-point lead over Szoke and Guerin with only three rounds and 30 points left up for grabs.
Full results from Friday’s qualifying can be found on the series’ official website.
Crescent Yamaha continues to expand its GYTR Pro Shop offering by launching its take on the ultimate track day R1, in the exclusive Jonathan Rea Winter Test livery by renowned motorsport designer Drudi Performance.
The team at Crescent aimed to create a track-only R1 that hits the sweet spot of peak performance, desirability and exclusivity, aligned with reliability and day-to-day usability, by specifying readily-available GYTR parts and additional Crescent performance tuning.
This exclusive Crescent Yamaha GYTR R1 is ready to hit the track with notable performance upgrades centered on practical, real rider demands. Beginning with the engine, Crescent Yamaha’s cylinder head porting and an increased compression ratio match the GYTR race kit camshafts, air funnel kit and factory-spec EWC Akrapovic exhaust to take this R1 to a power output of around 215bhp – a 30bhp+ increase over the standard bike. Performance and rideability are further enhanced via the fully-customizable GYTR kit electronics, via the race spec wiring harness and WSBK lookalike handlebar adjustment switches.
A stripped down view of Crescent Yamaha’s GYTR Pro Shop “Ultimate Track Day” R1. Photo courtesy Crescent Yamaha.
The R1’s grip and stability are amplified further by the WorldSBK style underslung swingarm and Öhlins TTX rear shock, alongside race-specification Öhlins road & track front forks with adjustable steering damper, as well as the complete industry-benchmark Brembo braking system and Marchesini forged-aluminum wheels.
Crescent Yamaha’s GYTR Pro Shop will ship its limited-edition “Ultimate Track Day” R1 Internationally. Photo courtesy Crescent Yamaha.
This special bike is finished with the same care and attention to detail that you would expect from a WorldSBK-inspired Crescent Yamaha-built GYTR Pro Shop machine, including carbon bodywork, Pro-Bolt titanium fasteners throughout, and further recognizable GYTR parts and one-off details.
There will be only 10 Limited Edition units built in the exclusive Jonathan Rea 2024 Winter Test livery colourway, all delivered with signed Crescent Yamaha certification and the opportunity to be a guest and meet “JR” at any round of the WorldSBK Championship. Every buyer who uses the bike on track will benefit from the support of a Crescent Yamaha GYTR Pro Shop technician by attending a track day of the customer’s choice to set up suspension, electronics and to ensure the bike is correctly adjusted to each individual client (UK track days only).
Each R1 is priced at £65,000 ($82,187 USD) excluding UK VAT and is available to be shipped internationally.
“We really wanted to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at this Limited Edition ‘JR Winter Test’ track bike, both from the GYTR catalogue and our other performance suppliers, to create the ultimate Crescent Yamaha track day R1,” said Crescent Yamaha Managing Director and Yamaha WorldSBK Team Principal Paul Denning, “and we’re pretty confident that we’ve nailed it! We want to cater to the guys who want something special but who also really want to use up their tires and come back with a massive grin on their faces – and to do that we considered every part in terms of both performance and maintenance, with durability in mind. There are a lot of details on this machine that are super close to WorldSBK but still openly available in the market, so this bike is designed to be used. With the engine upgrades and torque output, we’ve created something that can make a mega lap time in skilled hands but still delivers the very forgiving, very linear power delivery that the R1 is famous for. Alongside a huge step in grip, braking power and stability, and coming in underneath the WorldSBK lower weight limit, this R1 is going to be very special to ride.”
Team HRC with Japan Post Fourth Fastest Again in Day 2 of Tests
On Thursday June 20, the second day of test sessions organized by Suzuka Circuit was held at Suzuka Circuit in preparation for the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race (Suzuka 8 Hours).
The 40 participating teams were once again divided into groups A and B. For each group, an 80-minute Session 5 in the morning, and a 90-minute Session 6 in the afternoon was allocated.
In Session 5, Team HRC with Japan Post (Takumi Takahashi / Teppei Nagoe / Johann Zarco) set the 5th fastest lap with 2’06.671 and in Session 6, 4th fastest with 2’06.385.
Johann Zarco of Team HRC with Japan Post conducted a long run, and despite leaving the track at one point, he set better-than-expected average times. Nagoe also completed a long run, achieving the best average time for the tests so far. Takahashi focused on overcoming issues and succeeded in finding a positive direction for improving the bike’s setup.
Moving forward, Team HRC with Japan Post will continue preparing for the race using the times of other teams as benchmarks.
Takahashi’s best lap time was 2’08.490, Nagoe’s was 2’06.385, and Zarco’s was 2’06.671.
Overall, Team HRC with Japan Post was 4th fastest with a best lap time of 2’06.385.
“On Day 2, I only did two or three laps. Due to the limits on the number of tires, our objective in these tests was to have Zarco learn the track, improve his average times, and get a feel for the pace. I think we achieved that. The temperature was much cooler today than we expected, but I believe we managed to check what we wanted to. Even though I didn’t get many laps to test the bike, I left with a positive impression. I will work on fine-tuning the bike during race weekend.”
Teppei Nagoe 30
“Due to the tire limit, I didn’t ride in the morning session, but in the afternoon, I was able to do a long run. I think we made progress as I could maintain the pace up towards the end. We have been doing long runs at every test, and a 27-lap stint is becoming less of a challenge for me. I heard that Takahashi worked on the bike and found a good direction, and I think we are improving overall. I received clear advice, and I feel that I have grown as a person. I hope to show the results of my efforts in the race.”
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“I was able to learn the track by riding a lot during these two days. Takahashi is very fast, so I tried to learn from him as much as possible. I think we had a really enjoyable test. MotoGP races last about 40 minutes, but a Suzuka 8 Hours stint lasts an hour. I had never raced for such a long time before. I was nervous on Day 1 because it was all new to me, but gradually I became more relaxed and could ride better. I think I will perform better in the race. I will have MotoGP races between now and the Suzuka 8 Hours, but I will try to keep this feeling as long as possible so that I don’t forget it when I return to Suzuka.”
2025 KAWASAKI ELEKTRODE® 20 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON KAWASAKI.COM
Kawasaki is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its Elektrode® lineup, the Elektrode® 20 electric balance bike is now available for purchase through Kawasaki.com. This quick and easy online purchasing process and convenient home delivery option opens the market to a wider range of young riders.
“We are excited to launch the new Elektrode 20 on our enhanced e-commerce platform,” said Bob O’Brien, Director of Marketing, Kawasaki. “By offering the Elektrode 20 for sale on Kawasaki.com, we can reach an even larger audience, expanding accessibility of our products while growing our customer base. It’s an exciting addition that will allow new riders to experience the thrill of owning a Kawasaki with a convenient purchasing process.”
The all-new Elektrode 20 features 20-inch wheels and is designed for youth and teens ages 8 and older. Built with a long run time*, quick acceleration, and a max speed of up to 24 mph*, these game-changing 20-in Elektrode® electric balance bikes built by Kawasaki are engineered with premium quality for top performance and fun. Young riders will be drawn to its motocross-inspired styling and exciting features such as a powerful 750W motor, selectable power modes and integrated battery.
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Additionally, Kawasaki encourages Elektrode owners to take advantage of its all-new website feature that allows owners to register their Elektrode electric balance bike, activating the product warranty.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024
Five influential motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 10 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days event in Pickerington, Ohio
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following weeks of voting, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the five inductees who will be honored during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 10 in Pickerington, Ohio.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 is Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and Kevin Windham.
“This year’s class represents a wide range of individuals who have helped push motorcycling forward, both as a sport and as a lifestyle,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Without the contributions of these racers, ambassadors and leaders, motorcycling would not be where it is today. We look forward to enshrining the legacies of these five outstanding motorcyclists into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.”
The Induction Ceremony will headline the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days, which is set for Oct. 10-13, and will include an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Night and open house at the Hall of Fame Museum. The Induction Ceremony will take place at the nearby Violet Township Event Center on Oct. 10, followed by a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale and can be found at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Motorcycle Rights, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.
MIKE LAFFERTY
Mike Lafferty was bitten by the enduro racing bug in 1982 when he was 7 years old, and he turned this passion into one of the most successful off-road careers ever. Racing throughout the 1980s, Lafferty broke through when he won back-to-back East Coast Enduro Association championships as a teenager in 1993 and 1994.
Lafferty hit a launching point in 1997, when he claimed his first AMA National Enduro Championship. In total he tallied 71 National Enduro wins — second all-time — and eight titles, which leaves him tied for the most all-time. Lafferty also raced AMA Grand National Cross Country and was a member of four U.S. ISDE teams.
DEBBIE MATTHEWS
Debbie Matthews has spent her life contributing to motorcycling and has done so by serving in — and excelling in — almost every role the sport has to offer to increase opportunities for women riders. Known for her smooth and effortless racing style, Matthews set the record for longest consecutive pro and amateur career in women’s motocross when she raced for 27 years.
In 1996, she co-founded the Women’s Motocross League, and Matthews further worked on behalf of women riders when she met with AMA Congress and drove the change to give women “A” Rider classification for the first time in history. Recognizing Matthews’ work promoting women’s motocross, announcer Erv Braun described her as the “Godmother of Women’s MX.”
MAT MLADIN
In a 10-year span from 1999 to 2009 that continues to defy belief in hindsight, Mat Mladin notched seven AMA Superbike titles and won 82 AMA Superbike nationals in the process — each of those numbers more than anyone in history.
Mladin also won the legendary Daytona 200 three times during that period, achievements that have him tied for third all-time behind AMA Hall of Famers and multi-time Daytona 200 winners Scott Russell (five) and Miguel Duhamel (four). In 1999, he won his first of seven AMA Superbike titles — achievements that would make him, according to series promoter MotoAmerica, “the most dominant rider in the history of the AMA Superbike Championship.”
ROB RASOR
For decades, Rob Rasor was instrumental in carrying out the AMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
Hired in 1973 as part of the AMA’s Government Relations Department, Rasor helped ward off a federal “superbike” ban, helmet requirements and bike bans in several states and cities, and aided in the fight to ban healthcare discrimination against motorcyclists. Rasor was also a champion for off-road riding and led the AMA’s efforts to win public land access for off-road riders.
Rasor’s efforts extended beyond the United States, and he was awarded the FIM Nicolas Rodi Del Valle Gold Medal in 2019.
KEVIN WINDHAM
Kevin Windham’s 19-year AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross career is one for the history books.
During his long, illustrious career, Windham raced to 47 total AMA Pro wins and collected the third-most starts (325), third-most points (9,070) and the seventh-most podiums (130). While Windham saw success domestically, he thrived in international competition — winning the 1999 FIM United States Grand Prix and 2005 Motocross of Nations as a member of the American team.
Windham retired from AMA professional racing in 2013, marking the end of a dominant career in the AMA and international circuits.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
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Garrett Gerloff (31). Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
American racer Garrett Gerloff and his videographer Brad Schwartzrock recap the FIM Superbike World Championship event at Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino.
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) Championship
Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile
Bridgeport Speedway
Swedesboro, New Jersey
June 22, 2024
Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles AL Lamb’s Dallas Honda Challenge Results (all on Dunlop tires):
Provisional Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Kody Kopp (KTM), 26 laps
2. Tom Drane (Yam), -00.703 second
3. Chase Saathoff (Hon), -00.955
4. James Ott (Hus), -1.520 seconds
5. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2.659
6. Logan Eisenhard (KTM), -6.219
7. Tyler Raggio (KTM), -7.528
8. Hunter Bauer (Yam), -9.716
9. Aidan RoosEvans (Yam), -10.928
10. Tarren Santero (Hon), -11.012
11. Jared Lowe (Hon), -11.355
12. Travis Petton (KTM), -11.588
13. Evan Kelleher (KTM), -12.533
14. Landen Kawczak (KTM), -16.016
15. Shayna Texter-Bauman (KTM), -17.288
16. Olin Kissler (KTM), -19.949
17. Aidan Brown (Hon), -1 lap
18. Evan Renshaw (Hon), -21 laps, DNF
Provisional Mission SuperTwins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 32 laps
2. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -0.086 second
3. Jared Mees (Ind), -4.683 seconds
4. Briar Bauman (KTM), -5.576
5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -8.223
6. Brandon Price (Yam), -9.549
7. Trevor Brunner (Ind), -10.292
8. Declan Bender (Ind), -10.293
9. Bronson Bauman (KTM), -13.707
10. Dalton Gauthier (Roy), -13.981
11. Dan Bromley (Hon), -20.109
12. Cameron Smith (KTM), -1 lap
13. Billy Ross (Kaw), -1 lap
14. Logan Mcgrane (Kaw), -1 lap
15. Wyatt Vaughan (Kaw), -1 lap
16. Michael Hill (Yam), -1 lap
17. Chad Cose (Ind), -2 laps
18. Jarod VanDerKooi (Ind), -3 laps
19. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -26 laps, DNF
More, from a press release issued by AFT:
Robinson Defeats Daniels in Bridgeport Thriller
Brandon Robinson (44), Jared Mees (1), and Jarod VanDerKooi (20) lead the way early in the AFT Mission SuperTwins main event at the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile, in New Jersey. Photo courtesy AFT.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750) served up a timely reminder that remains a genuine contender for this season’s Grand National Championship with an inspired performance in the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, Round 8 of the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
And his victory at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, couldn’t have come under much more demanding circumstances, with Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) breathing down his neck and desperate to fight through after charging his way forward the bottom of the top ten.
Earlier, Daniels had made quick work of a big swath of riders to slot ahead of Briar Bauman (No. 3 Rick Ware Racing/KTM/Parts Plus KTM 790 Duke) and into fourth. Meanwhile, Robinson was busy clearing off in front as Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Ohio Indian FTR750) and Jared Mees (No. 1 Rogers Racing/SDI Racing/Indian Motorcycle FTR750) scraped it out for second.
Once Daniels worked past Vanderkooi, he and Mees prodded each other forward, closing the gap back to first position in the process. Mees would eventually fall off that chase, but Daniels would not. He successfully reeled in Robinson and then slung his Estenson Racing Yamaha into first with approximately half of the Main Event still to go.
However, in his bid to break free in first, Daniels ran wide, providing Robinson with a golden opportunity to reclaim the position. Daniels proceeded to stalk the Mission Roof Systems rider from that point forward, but his intended quarry had an answer for every late-race attempt to snatch away the win.
Robinson’s triumph saw him become the first rider to claim a third win this season just as it reached its halfway point. It also catapulted him ahead of Mees and into second in the points, some 14 back of title leader Daniels (170-156).
Robinson, who originally hails from nearby Oxford, Pennsylvania, said, “This is awesome. That’s the stuff dreams are made of right there. It’s just awesome to have my parents, my grandparents, my mother-in-law, my wife’s family, and all our friends here. That means the world to me. This win is my favorite right now. A super huge thank you to Jerry Stinchfield with Roof Systems and Juan Gonzalez at Mission Foods. Without those guys, this program wouldn’t be possible… Third win of the season? Let’s keep this ball rolling.”
Mees managed to hold off Bauman to earn the final spot on the podium despite still riding at less than 100% after getting beaten up in a mountain bike crash suffered a little over a week earlier.
Vanderkooi was a late-race DNF, allowing Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750) to break into the top five.
He was followed by Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Corbin/OTBR Yamaha MT-07), rookies Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Mission Foods/Zanotti Racing Indian FTR750) and Declan Bender (No. 70 GOMR/BriggsAuto.com/Martin Trucking Indian FTR750), and Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Fastrack Racing Mission Foods KTM 790 Duke).
Tenth place went to Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), who added a second top-ten result to his stint with Royal Enfield after earning the squad its first premier-class podium last weekend.
Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER
There was hardly a moment to catch a breath while witnessing the latest masterpiece of double defending Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER champion Kody Kopp (No. 1 Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus KTM 450 SX-F) take shape under the lights of Bridgeport Speedway.
Returning to a venue where he finished outside the top five a year ago, Kopp once again looked more like an interested observer than a potential winner for a significant portion of the contest. While the Rick Ware Racing ace spent much of his race swapping position with Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) and James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) over third, last year’s winner, Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F), traded haymakers and handlebars with Chase Saathoff (No. 88 JPG Motorsports Honda CRF450R) as they waged war for first.
But with two minutes remaining, Kopp turned up the heat and closed in on that fight. He then made his move to steal away the lead with less than a minute remaining and carried that momentum forward to a 0.703-second margin of victory over runner-up Drane.
The win was not only Kopp’s third in succession, it was the 20th of his Progressive AFT career, handing him sole possession of the all-time victory mark in the category.
He said, “That’s why we train through the week because that’s the hardest I’ve ever pushed on a flat track bike. I had a big moment when I was back in third watching Tom and Chase duke it out, and they were going at it. I thought I had no chance. I had a big moment and almost highsided. But this one is huge to come from that far back. Wow. Big thanks to my dad for always being there. This is an awesome one to get 20 career wins. And thanks to everyone behind me. This one means a lot to them and to me.”
Saathoff finished third less than a second off the win, while Ott and Lowe settled into fourth and fifth respectively after factoring into the podium mix until the waning stages of the race.
Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Hannum’s Harley-Davidson KTM 450 SX-F) registered his third finish of sixth or better, while Tyler Raggio (No. 55 Raggio Racing/Sluggo Racing KTM 450 SX-F), Hunter Bauer (No. 24 Vinson Construction/American Harley-Davidson Yamaha YZ450F), Aiden RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust/ATV’s and More Yamaha YZ450F), and Tarren Santero (No. 75 Vinson Construction/P&M Motorcycles Honda CRF450R) completed the top ten.
The rolling Kopp now boasts a commanding 33-point advantage over Saathoff (183-150) in his quest for an unprecedented third Parts Unlimited AFT Singles crown. Drane is another three points back in third with 147.
Next Up:
Progressive American Flat Track completes its run of three Half-Miles in as many weeks with the fabled Lima Half-Mile at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio on Saturday, June 29. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/meespromotions/events/lima-half-mile-87016 to secure your tickets today.
For those who can’t catch the action from the circuit, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of the on-track action, from the first practice to the victory podium, at https://flosports.link/aft.
FOX Sports coverage of the Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).
Last-lap Superbike action Saturday at RAD Torque Raceway saw Torin Collins (71) try multiple times to make a pass for the lead over victor Ben Young (1). Collins would finish second in his first CSBK race start. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Young holds off Collins to win hectic race one at Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Ben Young escaped with a crucial and dramatic victory at RAD Torque Raceway on Saturday, fending off Torin Collins in a last-lap duel at the third round of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.
Young led the race from start-to-finish, grabbing the holeshot and gradually extending a comfortable advantage as the rest of the field battled behind him, but a charging Collins rapidly erased that gap in the final five laps as he chased a historic victory in his CSBK debut.
Collins got a poor start from second on the grid and slid to fourth behind Alex Dumas and Jordan Szoke, allowing Young to build up as much as a five-second advantage by the midway point, but Collins would eventually claw his way through Szoke and Dumas to find clean air and begin his hunt towards Young.
The 18-year-old Collins was carving away nearly a second-per-lap on Young before the championship leader stabilized things with three laps to go, but lapped traffic held Young up just enough to allow Collins to close within striking distance on the final lap.
The two would go side-by-side in the final few corners before Young slammed the door, escaping with the race one victory by just 0.4 seconds at the line.
It was a massive result for the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW rider, who almost doubled his championship lead from 15 points to 29 in his first race at RAD Torque Raceway.
“I knew it was going to be wicked pace, and I was kinda keeping an eye on Torin all weekend,” Young admitted. “But our Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW was working well enough that I knew I could put my head down and run a comfortable pace, so it’s nice to bring home the win in my first trip here.”
The win was also a monumental one for BMW as a manufacturer, as they score their 63rd career Superbike victory – equalling Suzuki’s mark for second all-time (and now just eleven behind Kawasaki for the feature class lead).
Opening lap Superbike race one action with Ben Young (1) leading the field at RAD Torque Raceway. Defending CSBK champion Young went on to lead every lap on his way to the win. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
As for Collins, the Novalda Kawasaki rookie put on quite the impressive showing in his wildcard debut, reeling in Young and nearly stealing a victory in his first ever Superbike race, a feat that would have put him alongside Dumas as the only riders to ever do so.
“I knew I was going to have to work really hard out there, but I got a bad start and then the bike just felt a little slow,” Collins said. “After the first couple laps I knew I had better pace though, so once I got by Alex I was lapping really well. Another lap or two would have been nice, but I’ll take second.”
Settling for third in his CSBK return was Dumas, who didn’t have as much of a challenge for his rival Young as he would have hoped. However, the Economy Lube Ducati rider remains confident that with some mechanical fixes he can close the gap on Sunday.
“First off, I have to thank Steve Moxey from Economy Lube, crew chief Scott Miller, and the whole team for the opportunity. A week ago I didn’t even know if we’d be here,” Dumas said. “I had some front chatter which was weird and made things really difficult, but we’ll do our homework tonight and get back up to the front tomorrow.”
Dumas extended his streak of having every career finish be on the podium, but by the finest of margins after Szoke nearly spoiled his return on the final lap.
The CKM Kawasaki veteran managed to stay with Dumas once Collins had made his way through the pair and wound up just three second off the victory, one of his closest efforts yet as he continues to work his way back from 2022 injuries.
Rounding out the top five was Sam Guérin, who ran a lonely race for the EFC Group BMW team as he ultimately couldn’t stick with the lead quartet. While still a solid result in his first trip to RAD Torque, it was a bitter one for the championship fight as Guérin slips to 29 points behind Young entering race two.
Local favourite Paul Macdonell earned a career-best sixth in his homecoming, charging through a late-race battle with former regional foes Brian Worsdall and Tosh Gable. The Grande Prairie, Alberta native made a great pass on Worsdall into turn one and held on the rest of the way aboard his PMR/Vass Performance BMW, moving him into fifth in the overall championship.
Edmonton Superbike Race One podium: Ben Young (center), Torin Collins (left), and Alex Dumas (right). Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Worsdall would relinquish another position to 16-year-old Philip DeGama-Blanchet in the final laps, an excellent result for the rookie aboard his lesser-powered Vass Performance Kawasaki Sport Bike machine, though Worsdall held on for an impressive eighth for Mots Machining Honda.
Pro Rookie of the Year leader Connor Campbell made some late improvements to earn ninth, keeping him tied with Macdonell for fifth in the championship aboard his B&T MacFarlane/Kubota Kawasaki.
Jon Bullee would complete the top ten at his home circuit for Riverside Honda, holding off Bronti Verbeek in a late battle. Verbeek, notably the first female pro since Stacey Nesbitt in 2017, would settle for a strong eleventh for Jack Carter Powersports BMW.
Missing from the final order was David MacKay, who crashed out of sixth early in the race. The ODH Snow City Cycle Honda rider was reeling in Guérin for fifth when he fell in turn ten, though he’ll retain fourth in the championship entering Sunday.
While it was a difficult day for Guérin, his performance coupled with Young’s victory was enough to add a slight extension to BMW’s total in the Constructors Championship, though Kawasaki countered with an excellent day from Collins and Szoke.
BMW will hope for an even better day in race two as they try to build upon their dominant 82-point advantage, while Kawasaki tries to hold off Honda, Suzuki, and Ducati for second.
Race two of the feature class is scheduled to get underway at roughly 3 pm local time (5 pm ET) on Sunday, with the full slate kicking off at 1 pm local time.
Dallas Daniels (32) on his Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07. Photo by Tim Lester, courtesy AFT.
Arai Helmet, Drag Specialties Named Title and Presenting Sponsors of Bridgeport Half-Mile
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 22, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is excited to announce Arai Helmet and Drag Specialties as the respective title and presenting sponsor of the newly branded Arai Bridgeport Half-Mile presented by Drag Specialties at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey, today, Saturday, June 22.
While remaining a small family-owned company, Arai has won countless championships across the globe, including in Progressive American Flat Track, Formula 1, MotoGP and far beyond. Globally recognized as the world’s premier helmet manufacturer, Arai has provided competitors and enthusiasts alike with unparalleled protection, comfort, technology, and style for generations.
Drag Specialties, alongside its sister brand, Parts Unlimited, is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry. They have also been an active supporter of motorsports for as long as they have been supplying dealerships and enthusiasts worldwide with the ultimate selection of accessories.
Arai and Drag Specialties rank among Progressive AFT’s longest serving and most active supporters. Both companies boast direct ties with Progressive AFT in an official capacity dating back to 2018, while having previously been involved in the series via various rider, team, and series sponsorship initiatives that trace back decades earlier.
Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). You can catch the livestream of all the weekend’s racing activities on FloRacing. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2024. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/aft or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FOX Sports coverage of the Bridgeport Half-Mile, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT).
Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on X, and check us out on Instagram.
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5/31-6/2 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
6/1 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM
6/1 Compact Octane Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA
6/1 SFLminiGP (South Florida MiniGP) Rider Development Days (Minis), Herrin Compound, Dublin, GA
6/1 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN
6/1-2 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK
6/1-2 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS
Ben Young (1) topped qualifying Friday, setting a new RAD Torque Raceway lap record on his way to pole position for CSBK round three in Edmonton. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Superbike Preview: Young reignites rivalry with Dumas in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – A change in venues couldn’t prevent Ben Young from snatching pole position on Friday, as he captured his third consecutive BS Battery Pole award in a scorching qualifying session at RAD Torque Raceway.
Visiting the Edmonton circuit for the first time in his career, Young immediately moved to the top of Q1 behind a time of 1:17.947 and exited with a comfortable advantage, securing his entry to the top-ten Q2 session.
Torin Collins and Jordan Szoke would gradually chip away at the Q1 deficit, but it would be inconsequential as all three lapped safely inside the top-ten. However, the same was not true for Alex Dumas, who set a new lap record earlier in the day in FP1.
Having completed just one flying lap, Dumas went straight off at turn seven with a rear brake issue and sat parked for the remainder of Q1, tumbling down the order and clinging to a Q2 spot with a time of 1:20.642.
Ultimately, Dumas would narrowly squeeze through in eighth and allow the Economy Lube Ducati team to make the necessary repairs prior to Q2, setting up a showdown between himself, Young, Collins, and Szoke for pole.
There was little to separate the quartet early in the final session, as Young paced the field from Collins, Szoke, and Dumas with less than a half-second covering them all.
However, Young would blitz the timesheets around the midway point of Q2, lowering Dumas’ lap record time from the morning with a new best of 1:17.374, almost a half-second clear of the previous lap record from 2015.
That seemed like an insurmountable gap, but Collins would put in a late time attack to inch closer to what would have been a historic pole position, putting his Novalda Kawasaki within 0.137 seconds of Young but eventually settling for second.
That preserved a third consecutive pole for Young and the Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW squad and the 16th of his Superbike career, putting him at the front for both feature class races this weekend.
Dumas would salvage a dramatic third and the final spot on the front row, climbing to within 0.132 seconds of Collins as only 0.269 seconds blanketed the lead trio.
Szoke would lose a bit of steam in the final stints of Q2 but managed to put himself a strong fourth on the grid and at the front of row two, less than a second from pole.
Centering the second row will be round two breakout winner Sam Guérin, who closed the gap to the front over his two qualifying sessions but would still wind up fifth, only marginally behind Szoke aboard his EFC Group BMW.
David MacKay found over a full second of improvement in Q2 to place his ODH Snow City Cycle Honda into sixth and the end of row two, while fellow Honda rider Brian Worsdall will kick off row three in seventh, headlining the local contingent for the Mots Machining team.
Fellow EMRA star Tosh Gable will sit alongside him in eighth, while Sebastien Tremblay put his Turcotte Performance Suzuki just ahead of Paul Macdonell and the PMR/Vass Performance BMW team in the final places of the top-ten.
Young’s qualifying effort will extend his advantage in the BS Battery Pole Position Award standings, where he opens up a 16-point lead over Szoke and Guerin with only three rounds and 30 points left up for grabs.
Full results from Friday’s qualifying can be found on the series’ official website.
Crescent Yamaha's GYTR Pro Shop is building "Ultimate Track Day" R1s like this one. Photo courtesy Crescent Yamaha.
Limited Edition “Ultimate Track Day” GYTR R1
International shipping available.
Crescent Yamaha continues to expand its GYTR Pro Shop offering by launching its take on the ultimate track day R1, in the exclusive Jonathan Rea Winter Test livery by renowned motorsport designer Drudi Performance.
The team at Crescent aimed to create a track-only R1 that hits the sweet spot of peak performance, desirability and exclusivity, aligned with reliability and day-to-day usability, by specifying readily-available GYTR parts and additional Crescent performance tuning.
This exclusive Crescent Yamaha GYTR R1 is ready to hit the track with notable performance upgrades centered on practical, real rider demands. Beginning with the engine, Crescent Yamaha’s cylinder head porting and an increased compression ratio match the GYTR race kit camshafts, air funnel kit and factory-spec EWC Akrapovic exhaust to take this R1 to a power output of around 215bhp – a 30bhp+ increase over the standard bike. Performance and rideability are further enhanced via the fully-customizable GYTR kit electronics, via the race spec wiring harness and WSBK lookalike handlebar adjustment switches.
A stripped down view of Crescent Yamaha’s GYTR Pro Shop “Ultimate Track Day” R1. Photo courtesy Crescent Yamaha.
The R1’s grip and stability are amplified further by the WorldSBK style underslung swingarm and Öhlins TTX rear shock, alongside race-specification Öhlins road & track front forks with adjustable steering damper, as well as the complete industry-benchmark Brembo braking system and Marchesini forged-aluminum wheels.
Crescent Yamaha’s GYTR Pro Shop will ship its limited-edition “Ultimate Track Day” R1 Internationally. Photo courtesy Crescent Yamaha.
This special bike is finished with the same care and attention to detail that you would expect from a WorldSBK-inspired Crescent Yamaha-built GYTR Pro Shop machine, including carbon bodywork, Pro-Bolt titanium fasteners throughout, and further recognizable GYTR parts and one-off details.
There will be only 10 Limited Edition units built in the exclusive Jonathan Rea 2024 Winter Test livery colourway, all delivered with signed Crescent Yamaha certification and the opportunity to be a guest and meet “JR” at any round of the WorldSBK Championship. Every buyer who uses the bike on track will benefit from the support of a Crescent Yamaha GYTR Pro Shop technician by attending a track day of the customer’s choice to set up suspension, electronics and to ensure the bike is correctly adjusted to each individual client (UK track days only).
Each R1 is priced at £65,000 ($82,187 USD) excluding UK VAT and is available to be shipped internationally.
“We really wanted to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at this Limited Edition ‘JR Winter Test’ track bike, both from the GYTR catalogue and our other performance suppliers, to create the ultimate Crescent Yamaha track day R1,” said Crescent Yamaha Managing Director and Yamaha WorldSBK Team Principal Paul Denning, “and we’re pretty confident that we’ve nailed it! We want to cater to the guys who want something special but who also really want to use up their tires and come back with a massive grin on their faces – and to do that we considered every part in terms of both performance and maintenance, with durability in mind. There are a lot of details on this machine that are super close to WorldSBK but still openly available in the market, so this bike is designed to be used. With the engine upgrades and torque output, we’ve created something that can make a mega lap time in skilled hands but still delivers the very forgiving, very linear power delivery that the R1 is famous for. Alongside a huge step in grip, braking power and stability, and coming in underneath the WorldSBK lower weight limit, this R1 is going to be very special to ride.”
Johann Zarco (30), as seen during testing at Suzuka Circuit. Photo courtesy HRC.
Team HRC with Japan Post Fourth Fastest Again in Day 2 of Tests
On Thursday June 20, the second day of test sessions organized by Suzuka Circuit was held at Suzuka Circuit in preparation for the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race (Suzuka 8 Hours).
The 40 participating teams were once again divided into groups A and B. For each group, an 80-minute Session 5 in the morning, and a 90-minute Session 6 in the afternoon was allocated.
In Session 5, Team HRC with Japan Post (Takumi Takahashi / Teppei Nagoe / Johann Zarco) set the 5th fastest lap with 2’06.671 and in Session 6, 4th fastest with 2’06.385.
Johann Zarco of Team HRC with Japan Post conducted a long run, and despite leaving the track at one point, he set better-than-expected average times. Nagoe also completed a long run, achieving the best average time for the tests so far. Takahashi focused on overcoming issues and succeeded in finding a positive direction for improving the bike’s setup.
Moving forward, Team HRC with Japan Post will continue preparing for the race using the times of other teams as benchmarks.
Takahashi’s best lap time was 2’08.490, Nagoe’s was 2’06.385, and Zarco’s was 2’06.671.
Overall, Team HRC with Japan Post was 4th fastest with a best lap time of 2’06.385.
“On Day 2, I only did two or three laps. Due to the limits on the number of tires, our objective in these tests was to have Zarco learn the track, improve his average times, and get a feel for the pace. I think we achieved that. The temperature was much cooler today than we expected, but I believe we managed to check what we wanted to. Even though I didn’t get many laps to test the bike, I left with a positive impression. I will work on fine-tuning the bike during race weekend.”
Teppei Nagoe 30
“Due to the tire limit, I didn’t ride in the morning session, but in the afternoon, I was able to do a long run. I think we made progress as I could maintain the pace up towards the end. We have been doing long runs at every test, and a 27-lap stint is becoming less of a challenge for me. I heard that Takahashi worked on the bike and found a good direction, and I think we are improving overall. I received clear advice, and I feel that I have grown as a person. I hope to show the results of my efforts in the race.”
Johann Zarco 30
“I was able to learn the track by riding a lot during these two days. Takahashi is very fast, so I tried to learn from him as much as possible. I think we had a really enjoyable test. MotoGP races last about 40 minutes, but a Suzuka 8 Hours stint lasts an hour. I had never raced for such a long time before. I was nervous on Day 1 because it was all new to me, but gradually I became more relaxed and could ride better. I think I will perform better in the race. I will have MotoGP races between now and the Suzuka 8 Hours, but I will try to keep this feeling as long as possible so that I don’t forget it when I return to Suzuka.”
A 2025-model Kawasaki Elektrode 20 electric balance bike. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
2025 KAWASAKI ELEKTRODE® 20 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON KAWASAKI.COM
Kawasaki is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its Elektrode® lineup, the Elektrode® 20 electric balance bike is now available for purchase through Kawasaki.com. This quick and easy online purchasing process and convenient home delivery option opens the market to a wider range of young riders.
“We are excited to launch the new Elektrode 20 on our enhanced e-commerce platform,” said Bob O’Brien, Director of Marketing, Kawasaki. “By offering the Elektrode 20 for sale on Kawasaki.com, we can reach an even larger audience, expanding accessibility of our products while growing our customer base. It’s an exciting addition that will allow new riders to experience the thrill of owning a Kawasaki with a convenient purchasing process.”
The all-new Elektrode 20 features 20-inch wheels and is designed for youth and teens ages 8 and older. Built with a long run time*, quick acceleration, and a max speed of up to 24 mph*, these game-changing 20-in Elektrode® electric balance bikes built by Kawasaki are engineered with premium quality for top performance and fun. Young riders will be drawn to its motocross-inspired styling and exciting features such as a powerful 750W motor, selectable power modes and integrated battery.
*Top speed and running time vary based on battery age, charge, and the number of charge cycles it has had, rider weight, speed, and riding conditions.
ALL-NEW 2025 KAWASAKI ELEKTRODE® 20 HIGHLIGHTS:
● NEW Powerful 750W in-wheel brushless electric motor
● NEW Chainless drive and silent operation
● NEW Premium disc brakes
● NEW Long-lasting in-frame battery with up to 3 hours of running time*
● NEW Telescopic front fork
● NEW Large 20” spoke wheels
● NEW 24mph max speed* with three selectable speed modes
● NEW KX-inspired styling
Additionally, Kawasaki encourages Elektrode owners to take advantage of its all-new website feature that allows owners to register their Elektrode electric balance bike, activating the product warranty.
The Glory Days sculpture inside the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy AMA.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024
Five influential motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 10 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days event in Pickerington, Ohio
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following weeks of voting, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced the five inductees who will be honored during the 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 10 in Pickerington, Ohio.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 is Mike Lafferty, Debbie Matthews, Mat Mladin, Rob Rasor and Kevin Windham.
“This year’s class represents a wide range of individuals who have helped push motorcycling forward, both as a sport and as a lifestyle,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Without the contributions of these racers, ambassadors and leaders, motorcycling would not be where it is today. We look forward to enshrining the legacies of these five outstanding motorcyclists into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.”
The Induction Ceremony will headline the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days, which is set for Oct. 10-13, and will include an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Night and open house at the Hall of Fame Museum. The Induction Ceremony will take place at the nearby Violet Township Event Center on Oct. 10, followed by a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale and can be found at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula at (949) 466-7833 or [email protected].
Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Motorcycle Rights, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.
MIKE LAFFERTY
Mike Lafferty was bitten by the enduro racing bug in 1982 when he was 7 years old, and he turned this passion into one of the most successful off-road careers ever. Racing throughout the 1980s, Lafferty broke through when he won back-to-back East Coast Enduro Association championships as a teenager in 1993 and 1994.
Lafferty hit a launching point in 1997, when he claimed his first AMA National Enduro Championship. In total he tallied 71 National Enduro wins — second all-time — and eight titles, which leaves him tied for the most all-time. Lafferty also raced AMA Grand National Cross Country and was a member of four U.S. ISDE teams.
DEBBIE MATTHEWS
Debbie Matthews has spent her life contributing to motorcycling and has done so by serving in — and excelling in — almost every role the sport has to offer to increase opportunities for women riders. Known for her smooth and effortless racing style, Matthews set the record for longest consecutive pro and amateur career in women’s motocross when she raced for 27 years.
In 1996, she co-founded the Women’s Motocross League, and Matthews further worked on behalf of women riders when she met with AMA Congress and drove the change to give women “A” Rider classification for the first time in history. Recognizing Matthews’ work promoting women’s motocross, announcer Erv Braun described her as the “Godmother of Women’s MX.”
MAT MLADIN
In a 10-year span from 1999 to 2009 that continues to defy belief in hindsight, Mat Mladin notched seven AMA Superbike titles and won 82 AMA Superbike nationals in the process — each of those numbers more than anyone in history.
Mladin also won the legendary Daytona 200 three times during that period, achievements that have him tied for third all-time behind AMA Hall of Famers and multi-time Daytona 200 winners Scott Russell (five) and Miguel Duhamel (four). In 1999, he won his first of seven AMA Superbike titles — achievements that would make him, according to series promoter MotoAmerica, “the most dominant rider in the history of the AMA Superbike Championship.”
ROB RASOR
For decades, Rob Rasor was instrumental in carrying out the AMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
Hired in 1973 as part of the AMA’s Government Relations Department, Rasor helped ward off a federal “superbike” ban, helmet requirements and bike bans in several states and cities, and aided in the fight to ban healthcare discrimination against motorcyclists. Rasor was also a champion for off-road riding and led the AMA’s efforts to win public land access for off-road riders.
Rasor’s efforts extended beyond the United States, and he was awarded the FIM Nicolas Rodi Del Valle Gold Medal in 2019.
KEVIN WINDHAM
Kevin Windham’s 19-year AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross career is one for the history books.
During his long, illustrious career, Windham raced to 47 total AMA Pro wins and collected the third-most starts (325), third-most points (9,070) and the seventh-most podiums (130). While Windham saw success domestically, he thrived in international competition — winning the 1999 FIM United States Grand Prix and 2005 Motocross of Nations as a member of the American team.
Windham retired from AMA professional racing in 2013, marking the end of a dominant career in the AMA and international circuits.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
Not a member? Join the AMA today: americanmotorcyclist.com.
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