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Repaving Project Begins At New Jersey Motorsports Park

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Repaving Project Begins At New Jersey Motorsports Park

From Planning to Paving 

Ground-Breaking Begins For NJMP’s Thunderbolt Renovation 

Repaving Project Underway at the Classic Road-Racing Circuit 

Ground-breaking is underway on the major repave and renovation phase of New Jersey Motorsports Park’s Thunderbolt Circuit enhancement project.

In its 16 seasons of motorsports activities – beginning in August 2008 with the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Supercar Life 250 race – New Jersey Motorsports Park’s Thunderbolt circuit has been enjoyed by professional automobile and motorcycle drivers and riders, by grassroots racing clubs with national and regional events, by NJMP Drivers and Riders Club members, and it has played a role in driver and rider education through the many schools and development days held there.

“Over a year of planning has gone into this project,” commented Brad Scott, President and COO of New Jersey Motorsports Park.  “To reach this milestone with ground-breaking and the physical work underway is exciting for us and the motorsports community, and the culmination of a lot of planning and effort by many people.”

Phase 1 of the two-phase multi-year project started October 10th 2023, beginning with the milling and removal of the existing track surface, followed by the base paving and surface paving of the original Thunderbolt circuit layout, pit lane, and chicanes.  Portions of the curbing will be removed and renovated.  The profile of Turn 1 will be altered slightly with the apex curbing placed further inside, taking advantage of the unused space and pavement at that point of the turn.

The asphalt and concrete work will be completed by Thanksgiving.  The new track base and surface will be allowed to cure from December through February.

The final touches and line painting will be done late in February, and Thunderbolt will reopen for normal business operations in early March, 2024.

Phase 2 – the addition of two new alternative course configurations inside the classic Thunderbolt circuit – has been rescheduled for after the 2024 season.

“Our track designers and engineers continue to work with state officials and the DEP to accommodate their requirements for modifications to off-track areas such as basins and run-off in the areas of the proposed new layouts, but doing so in a way appropriate for a racetrack project,” Scott explained, “It was important that we be able to move forward with the renovation and repaving of the core facility beginning October 2023, so we’re now approaching the project in two phases to accommodate the time it will take for the DEP processes relating to the new configurations.”

For those who would like a memento of the original track, display souvenirs with millings from the original surface will be available as a keepsake.  More information is available HERE where you can reserve your piece of Thunderbolt history.

A time-lapsed camera has been installed so people can follow the progress on Facebook.

This multi-faceted project includes industry experts such as Brian Prowell of Advanced Materials Services, Bryce Engelhart of Technical Track Design, major local construction contractors South State and Shaw Masonry, services from financial partner TD Bank, and the input of professional drivers and riders, NJMP Drivers and Riders Club members, and NJMP track partners.

“We’ll celebrate when the project is done,” Scott concluded, “but reaching this milestone with work underway is definitely a moment to take a deep breath and reflect on the massive effort it has taken to get us to this point.”

 

Video: MotoAmerica “Pressure To Rise” Episode 3

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Video: MotoAmerica “Pressure To Rise” Episode 3

The teams and riders always circle the date on the calendar for the Road America round of the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike season, and the weekend definitely did not disappoint. Whether you were in Wisconsin or at home on your couch, we guarantee that “Pressure To Rise” 2023, Episode 3 will give you a unique and intimate look at everything that happened at “America’s National Park of Speed.” Watch it now.

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MotoGP: Injured Bezzecchi And Marini Are On Their Way To Indonesia

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MotoGP: Injured Bezzecchi And Marini Are On Their Way To Indonesia

BEZZECCHI AND MARINI BOTH ON THEIR WAY TO INDONESIA

The riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team will arrive to the Mandalika circuit for getting the fit to race from the medical commission

Kuta (Indonesia), October 11th 2023 – Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini are traveling to Indonesia to reach the Mandalika track where the fifteenth race of the 2023 season will take place this weekend. Both injured at the collarbone (Marco the right one and Luca the left) and recovery from the surgery to reduce the lesion done at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit of UNIMORE, the riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team will undergo the final medical check at the circuit and thus have the green light for the race .

Victim of a crash during training at the Motor Ranch in Tavullia last Saturday afternoon and ready for the surgery the following morning, Marco, currently third in the general standings with 265 points, is preparing for a race against time to get on his Ducati Desmosedici GP for the first free practices.

Recovery process in a more advanced stage for Luca, who crashed at the start of the Sprint in India, underwent surgery immediately upon returning to Italy and unfit for the Japanese GP. Eighth in the overall with 135 (P2 among the Teams with 400 points), his aim is to return to competitions here in Indonesia.

 

LUCA MARINI – 10

“I am happy to return here in Mandalika, in front of all the Indonesian fans who are truly special. The recovery from the injury is progressing well, after the operation I immediately started all the treatments and physiotherapy and I feel ready to get back on the Ducati. We are waiting for the medical check tomorrow, but the goal is to race in all the three races in a row and find the same good sensations in riding as in India. It won’t be an easy weekend, but I’m motivated to do well also because of all the people who have made me feel their support in recent weeks. The Team, my family, the medical crew, the Academy and all the fans”.

MARCO BEZZECCHI – 72

“It will be a real race against time to try to be on track on Friday morning in Mandalika. The injury was not needed, especially at this crucial moment of the season. Immediately after the surgery, we saw the possibility of trying to participate at the GP. We waited 48 hours and after the last medical consultations and a very intense physiotherapy program until the last minute before departure, with the Team, we decided to try to reach Indonesia to get the fit to race. It won’t be easy, it will be an uphill and really challenging weekend, but I would like to be on track. A big thank to the Team, the medical crew, the Academy and all the fans who have supported me in recent days, I have received many messages of affection and support. They definitely gave me an extra boost”.

ALESSIO SALUCCI, TEAM DIRECTOR

“We don’t have an easy weekend ahead of us, with both riders undergoing a medical check for two similar injuries that occurred at a truly crucial moment of the season. As a Team we will do everything we can to support them and help them in this complicated time. A real shame, because both Luca and Marco were in a moment of grace and confidence in riding. They will both try to be on track, Luca is further along in the recovery process, while for Marco the situation is a little more complicated. Thanks go to all our fans, they have been fantastic in the recent weeks, they have surrounded us with positive comments and encouragement on social media. As a Team, we don’t give up, we will do our best to finish the season by achieving the best possible results and repay our fans for their unparalleled support”.

WorldSBK: Rider+Bike Weight Limits, Less Fuel Capacity, And More In 2024

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WorldSBK: Rider+Bike Weight Limits, Less Fuel Capacity, And More In 2024

FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships

Changes to the concepts of the FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships Technical Regulations

The Superbike Commission, composed of MM. Gregorio LAVILLA (Dorna, WorldSBK Executive Director), Paul KING (Director of the FIM Circuit Racing Commission), Biense BIERMA (General Secretary of the MSMA), coordinated by Paul DUPARC (Manager of the FIM Circuit Racing Commission – SBK Secretary of the Commission), in the presence of Ludovic REIGNIER (FIM WorldSBK Technical Director), Dominique HEBRARD (FIM CTI Technical Manager) and Roland BERGER (FIM CTI Director) met on numerous occasions in recent weeks.

With the Superbike World Championship now being mature, the FIM, Dorna and the MSMA have decided to work on the long term and have defined some concepts on which this Championship will have to evolve.

The stakeholders are keen to include them in an even more virtuous policy with regard to the environment and to continue to balance the performance of the machines while limiting their performances for safety.

For the WorldSBK class, the following concepts have been then decided and will be appropriately drafted in the Technical Rules that will be written for the 2024 season:

FUEL FLOW CONTROL

To incentive the environmental guidelines and give a platform for manufacturers to increase their machine developments in these areas for the future, it has been decided that, from 2025, a fuel flow control system will be mandatory to use. Therefore, in 2024, two bikes from each manufacturer will be required to fit a fuel flow meter and log data during both practices and races to validate the concept and define the value for 2025.

FUEL TANK REDUCTION AND REGULATIONS

In 2024, a new fuel tank maximum capacity will be set at 21.0 litres.

COMBINED WEIGHT

In 2024, a combined weight for rider and machine has been defined by FIM-DWO-MSMA agreement.

RPM LIMITS (this point was discussed in combination with the combined weight)

In 2024, RPM limits will be set prior to the beginning of the 2024 season by FIM-DWO-MSMA agreement and will not be reduced during that season (with the exemption of FIM-DWO RPM reduction intervention in case of superconcession overshooting). Article 2.4.2.2 (balancing calculation) related to RPM reductions will be cancelled.

CRANKSHAFT AND THE BALANCE SHAFT

Crankshaft and balance shaft weight may be modified by +/- 20% from the homologated weight measured during the FIM homologation inspection and the corresponding parts ‘kit’ must be a listed part in the FIM eligible parts list.

CHECKPOINT AND CONCESSION TOKEN CALCULATION

From 2024, this will be reviewed every two events instead of three as present.

SUPER CONCESSION AND CONCESSION PARTS

The outline approval will be one month prior to the event and final detailed approval 14 days prior to the technical control day of the event removing the necessity to describe the super concession parts in the FIM SBK regulations. A specific communication will be put in place instead.

On Saturday October 28th, a formal meeting of the SBK Commission will take place during the final round of the Championship. During this meeting, various sporting and disciplinary points will be raised and possible additional technical points could also be discussed.

The resolutions of this Superbike Commission have been approved by the Permanent Bureau.

A regularly updated version of the FIM SBK Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed shortly on the FIM website.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: MotoGP – From Rivalry To Burglary

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: MotoGP – From Rivalry To Burglary

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This podcast is “MotoGP – From Rivalry to Burglary”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

Keith Code’s “A Twist Of The Wrist II” Video Now Available Through Amazon Prime

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Keith Code’s “A Twist Of The Wrist II” Video Now Available Through Amazon Prime

If you ride a motorcycle, or know someone who rides, this video, A Twist of the Wrist II (available on Amazon Prime for rent or purchase) is essential to making riding more enjoyable. Increase your confidence and understand what the motorcycle needs to perform at its best.

The holidays are upon us and this makes a fabulous gift that keeps on giving as skills improve.

Click here to order or copy this link, https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B089ZNVBW9

AHRMA: Spargo And Turpin Win Battles, Joyce Captures Vintage Cup Crown

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AHRMA: Spargo And Turpin Win Battles, Joyce Captures Vintage Cup Crown

Turpin and Spargo split wins at the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

(October 11, 2023, Knoxville, TN) – Shane Turpin and Christopher Spargo split wins on Saturday and Sunday during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) road race season finale held at Barber Motorsports Park during the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.

Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2023 Vintage Cup features the Formula 750 (F750) class which includes 750cc two and four-stroke powered machines built up to 1972.

Rounds nineteen and twenty of the Vintage Cup were held Oct. 7 and 8 in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series at Barber Motorsports Park

Fall weather had arrived bringing cool temps each morning.  Entering the Barber Vintage Festival rounds, Joyce, who raced a NYC Norton 1968 Seeley NRE 750, had provisionally secured the Vintage Cup Championship during the previous rounds at Talladega Gran Prix in September  (championships are announced after the final race of the season is complete as per AHRMA policy). Nonetheless, the entire Formula 750 class wanted to put on a great show for the thousands of fans lining the Barber Motorsports Park circuit.

On Saturday, Joyce got the hole shot into turn one. Shane Turpin, on a 1972 Ducati Imola, sponsored by Larrabure Framing and VeeTwo, and Joyce brushed leathers through turns two and three, with Turpin getting the edge through turn four and leading to the finish. Joyce trailed by just seconds as Chris Spargo on a 1976 Yamaha RD400, nipping at Joyce’s heels until the end.

Spargo’s motor began to disintegrate on the last lap and was barely able to finish the cooldown lap demonstrating the extreme levels these riders pushed their machines to as shown by lap times in the mid 1:38s – extremely fast for mid-1970s motorcycles.

Jeff Hargis, riding a 1972 Yamaha XS650, finished fourth in front of returning competitor Mark Morrow who was on his 1976 Yamaha RD 400.  Hargis is one of the handful of longtime Sportsman 750 competitors who moved to the Formula 750 class, proving again that the Vintage Cup concept works in enhancing grids.  The remaining competitors and their results are listed below.

Having worked all night with his crew to completely rebuild his RD400 engine, Spargo arrived at the grid on Sunday ready to go.  Joyce chose to sit the race out putting all eyes on Spargo and Turpin.

Both had great launches at the start, with Turpin cresting the hill at turn four into Charlotte’s Web in the lead.  Spargo, with his neon green helmet was easy to spot, and he was never far from Turpin’s tail.  Both riders were consistently lapping in the 1:38 range. Towards the end of the race, while on the front straight, Turpin suddenly put his hand up and looked down at his bike.  With an obvious mechanical problem, he nursed the machine off into the turn one safety zone ending his race.

Spargo was able to relax slightly and scored the final victory in the hotly contested 2023 Vintage Cup Championship Series.

Second and third place were taken by Morrow and Hall, which created a podium filled with Yamaha RD400 machines.  Stephen Pettinger on a 1977 Honda CB750 finished fifth, and Hargis took sixth.

“Tim’s victory is made more impressive by the level of competition this season.   A handful of guys put in performances that would be championship worthy in a normal year.  This will go down as one of the finest battles in AHRMA history,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

“As a sponsor but also the team owner I am very pleased to be able to officially announce that Tim Joyce, riding the Magyar-owned Seeley NRE, sponsored by NYC Norton and Rev’It Leathers, secured the championship. I would also like to thank all of the racers who participated in the 2023 Vintage Cup series featuring Formula 750,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.  “The Formula 750 Vintage Cup seemed to be one of the most consistently robust fields across all events in 2023.  With multiple winners through the season, no one rider got up and walked away with the championship. ”

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.

Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition.  At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

The 2024 Vintage Cup will feature the 350GP first featured Vintage Cup class.

2023 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series, Formula 750 – Vintage Cup Results

Saturday, October 7, 2023

  1. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ
  2. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT
  3. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN
  4. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI
  5. Mark Morrow, 1976 Yamaha RD 400, Raleigh, NC
  6. Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN
  7. Brad Phillips, 1972 BMW R75, Roebuck, SC
  8. Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL
  9. Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL
  10. Martin Morrison, 1976 Honda CB550, Newark, OH
  11. David Roper, 1962 Matchless G-50, Hicksville, NY
  12. Joseph Wright, 1970 Honda CR750, Bellevue, WA
  13. Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL
  14. Stan Keyes, 1972 Norton Commando 750, Jacksonville, FL
  15. Ben Schmitt, 1970 Norton Commando, Kearney, MO
  16. Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD
  17. Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati 750, Calabasas, CA
  18. Brady Ingelse, 1975 Honda CB750, Belgium, WI
  19. Rob Hall, 1972 Yamaha RD400, Charlotte, NC
  20. Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

Sunday, October 8, 2023

  1. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN
  2. Mark Morrow, 1976 Yamaha RD 400, Raleigh, NC
  3. Rob Hall, 1972 Yamaha RD400, Charlotte, NC
  4. Stephen Pettinger, 1977 Honda CB750, Chicago, IL
  5. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI
  6. Martin Morrison, 1976 Honda CB550, Newark, OH
  7. Brad Phillips, 1972 BMW R75, Roebuck, SC
  8. Joseph Wright, 1970 Honda CR750, Bellevue, WA
  9. Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL
  10. Stan Keyes, 1972 Norton Commando 750, Jacksonville, FL
  11. Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD
  12. Ben Schmitt, 1970 Norton Commando, Kearney, MO
  13. Alan Feinman, 1976 Triumph T140, York, PA
  14. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ
  15. Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL
  16. Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO
  17. David Roper, 1962 Matchless G-50, Hicksville, NY

2023 Vintage Cup Competitors

 

Vincent Borbone

Albert Charles

Craig Charles

David Crussell

Kevin Dinsmoor

Michael Dixon

Matt Esterline

Alan Feinman

Brian Filo

Walt Fulton

Rob Hall

Patrick Hanson

Jeff Hargis

Justin Hebbel

 Jim Hinshaw

Brady Ingelse

Tim Joyce

Stan Keyes

Brian Larrabure

Jason Lindquist

Lloyd Mason

Daniel May

Stan Miller

Martin Morrison

Mark Morrow

Tripp Nobles

Stephen Pettinger

Brad Phillips

 Peter Politiek, Sr

Tony Read

Colton Roberts

Greyson Rogers

David Roper

Ben Schmitt

Bucky Sexton

Dan Sokolich

David Spanjar

Christopher Spargo

Shane Turpin

Mark Williams

Michael Wilson

Joseph Wright

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.  With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

Aprilia Offering 2024 Tuareg In Three New Color Schemes

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Aprilia Offering 2024 Tuareg In Three New Color Schemes

APRILIA TUAREG 2024
 

THE ADVENTURE BIKE BORN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD NOW IN THREE NEW COLOR SCHEMES WHICH EXALT ITS ADVENTURE ATTITUDE AND GREAT OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

THE COMBINATION OF THE NEW COLORS WITH THE NEW RED FRAME EMPHASIZES THE SPORT NATURE OF THE TUAREG WHICH ASTONISHED AT ITS RACING DÉBUT AND IS READY TO TAKE THE APRILIA BRAND BACK TO THE BIG AFRICAN RALLY RAIDS

ALONG WITH THE ATREIDES BLACK AND CANYON SAND COLORS COMES THE EVOCATIVE DAKAR PODIUM COLOR SCHEME, A TRIBUTE TO THE APRILIA WHICH TOOK THE PODIUM IN THE 2010 DAKAR, THE LAST ITALIAN BIKE TO SUCCEED IN THE UNDERTAKING

Designed to overcome the hardest off-road adventures, Aprilia Tuareg gets closer to returning to the African desert, to the places and competitions – the big rally raids – that made it an off-roading legend. For 2024, the Tuareg has an even sportier and adventurous look, thanks to three new color schemes capable of exalting its great off-road abilities and its unstoppable attitude of adventure.

 

A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in an Atreides Black color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in an Atreides Black color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

Aprilia Tuareg MY 2024 is available in the new Atreides Black and Canyon Sand color schemes, inspired by the natural habitats in which the twin-cylinder adventure bike moves around so easily, joined by the evocative Dakar Podium color scheme, a tribute to the bike that took overall third – three leg wins – in the 2010 Dakar, the Aprilia RXV 4.5 ridden by Francisco “Chaleco” Lopez.

All the new colors are accented by an aggressive red frame, which further emphasizes the sportiness of Aprilia Tuareg, protagonist this year of an astonishing début in off-road competitions within the area of the “Back to Africa” project. In fact, in the version developed by Aprilia Racing in collaboration with GCorse, of the Guareschi brothers, Aprilia Tuareg is in the mix to take the Italian Motorally Championship and is fresh from a brilliant third place earned in the Transanatolia Rally during its absolute début in a big international raid. The next step in the project is obviously the African desert – a destination that is already written in the name Tuareg.

 

A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in the Dakar Podium color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in the Dakar Podium color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

On the front mudguard the suspension travel is indicated, at the top of its class – 240 mm – placing the emphasis on the Aprilia Tuareg’s authentic off-road technical package.

Last, but not least, in line with its penchant for abandoning the asphalt, for 2024, the range of accessories dedicated to Tuareg is expanded to include an air filter specifically developed for off-road use and on dusty roads, with filtering power that protects the engine from any dust being sucked into the intake.

 Pricing and Availability

USA:

$12,299 (Atreides Black and Canyon Sand), arrival October 2023

$12,699 (Dakar Podium), arriving November 2023

CAN:

$14,895 (Atreides Black and Canyon Sand), arriving February 2024

$15,295 (Dakar Podium), arriving February 2024

MotoE: New Venue Added To 2024 World Championship

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MotoE: New Venue Added To 2024 World Championship

Provisional 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship calendar

The most spectacular electric racing on Earth returns for another action-packed season

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

The provisional calendar for the 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship can now be announced! Another eight-round, 16-race season awaits the most spectacular electric racing series in the world, with MotoE™ set to share the stage at the majority of the European dates on the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar. There’s also a whole new venue on the horizon, with the nine-team, 18-rider MotoE™ grid primed to take on the stunning Autodromo Internacional do Algarve for the first time.

The season is prefaced by two tests in Portimao before the affectionately named rollercoaster also kicks off the season, making a little history in the process as Portugal becomes the eighth different country to host MotoE™. From there, it’s next stop Le Mans before a return to Barcelona and the Catalan GP in its new slot in late May. That’s a back-to-back spectacular with the first home round for Ducati too, with MotoE™ set to touch down at Mugello the following weekend.

The next challenge for the class of 2024 is the historic TT Circuit Assen in another back-to-back with the Sachsenring in Germany, before a well deserved summer break. The Championship then gets back in action at the Red Bull Ring in Austria before the final showdowns of the season at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, bringing the curtain down on the season in style. And all powered by Enel X Way!

Check out the full calendar and get ready for more history in the making in the 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship!

R.I.P.: AHRMA Racer Robert Aegerter

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R.I.P.: AHRMA Racer Robert Aegerter

AHRMA Family Mourns the Loss of Robert Aegerter

(Knoxville, TN – October 10, 2023) It is with great sorrow that the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) shares the loss of one of our road racers.

Robert Aegerter, age 74, a longtime AHRMA member from Capitola, CA, was involved in a racing incident during the final weekend of the 2023 AHRMA road racing championship at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.

The on-track incident occurred the morning of Sunday, Oct. 8, and resulted in Aegerter being transported to the UAB Hospital in Birmingham where he succumbed to his injuries.

The AHRMA family extends deepest condolences to Robert’s family.

 

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on classic and vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.

Repaving Project Begins At New Jersey Motorsports Park

Workers pulling up the inside curbing in Turn One of New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Photo courtesy NJMP.
Workers pulling up the inside curbing in Turn One of New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Photo courtesy NJMP.

From Planning to Paving 

Ground-Breaking Begins For NJMP’s Thunderbolt Renovation 

Repaving Project Underway at the Classic Road-Racing Circuit 

Ground-breaking is underway on the major repave and renovation phase of New Jersey Motorsports Park’s Thunderbolt Circuit enhancement project.

In its 16 seasons of motorsports activities – beginning in August 2008 with the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Supercar Life 250 race – New Jersey Motorsports Park’s Thunderbolt circuit has been enjoyed by professional automobile and motorcycle drivers and riders, by grassroots racing clubs with national and regional events, by NJMP Drivers and Riders Club members, and it has played a role in driver and rider education through the many schools and development days held there.

“Over a year of planning has gone into this project,” commented Brad Scott, President and COO of New Jersey Motorsports Park.  “To reach this milestone with ground-breaking and the physical work underway is exciting for us and the motorsports community, and the culmination of a lot of planning and effort by many people.”

Phase 1 of the two-phase multi-year project started October 10th 2023, beginning with the milling and removal of the existing track surface, followed by the base paving and surface paving of the original Thunderbolt circuit layout, pit lane, and chicanes.  Portions of the curbing will be removed and renovated.  The profile of Turn 1 will be altered slightly with the apex curbing placed further inside, taking advantage of the unused space and pavement at that point of the turn.

The asphalt and concrete work will be completed by Thanksgiving.  The new track base and surface will be allowed to cure from December through February.

The final touches and line painting will be done late in February, and Thunderbolt will reopen for normal business operations in early March, 2024.

Phase 2 – the addition of two new alternative course configurations inside the classic Thunderbolt circuit – has been rescheduled for after the 2024 season.

“Our track designers and engineers continue to work with state officials and the DEP to accommodate their requirements for modifications to off-track areas such as basins and run-off in the areas of the proposed new layouts, but doing so in a way appropriate for a racetrack project,” Scott explained, “It was important that we be able to move forward with the renovation and repaving of the core facility beginning October 2023, so we’re now approaching the project in two phases to accommodate the time it will take for the DEP processes relating to the new configurations.”

For those who would like a memento of the original track, display souvenirs with millings from the original surface will be available as a keepsake.  More information is available HERE where you can reserve your piece of Thunderbolt history.

A time-lapsed camera has been installed so people can follow the progress on Facebook.

This multi-faceted project includes industry experts such as Brian Prowell of Advanced Materials Services, Bryce Engelhart of Technical Track Design, major local construction contractors South State and Shaw Masonry, services from financial partner TD Bank, and the input of professional drivers and riders, NJMP Drivers and Riders Club members, and NJMP track partners.

“We’ll celebrate when the project is done,” Scott concluded, “but reaching this milestone with work underway is definitely a moment to take a deep breath and reflect on the massive effort it has taken to get us to this point.”

 

Video: MotoAmerica “Pressure To Rise” Episode 3

Mathew Scholtz (11) leads Toni Elias (24) and Richie Escalante (54) during Race Two at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.
Mathew Scholtz (11) leading Toni Elias (24) and Richie Escalante (54) during Race Two at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.

The teams and riders always circle the date on the calendar for the Road America round of the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike season, and the weekend definitely did not disappoint. Whether you were in Wisconsin or at home on your couch, we guarantee that “Pressure To Rise” 2023, Episode 3 will give you a unique and intimate look at everything that happened at “America’s National Park of Speed.” Watch it now.

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MotoGP: Injured Bezzecchi And Marini Are On Their Way To Indonesia

Marco Bezzecchi (left) and Luca Marini (right) are going to try to ride in Indonesia. Photo courtesy Mooney VR46 Racing Team.
Marco Bezzecchi (left) and Luca Marini (right) are going to try to ride in Indonesia. Photo courtesy Mooney VR46 Racing Team.

BEZZECCHI AND MARINI BOTH ON THEIR WAY TO INDONESIA

The riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team will arrive to the Mandalika circuit for getting the fit to race from the medical commission

Kuta (Indonesia), October 11th 2023 – Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini are traveling to Indonesia to reach the Mandalika track where the fifteenth race of the 2023 season will take place this weekend. Both injured at the collarbone (Marco the right one and Luca the left) and recovery from the surgery to reduce the lesion done at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit of UNIMORE, the riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team will undergo the final medical check at the circuit and thus have the green light for the race .

Victim of a crash during training at the Motor Ranch in Tavullia last Saturday afternoon and ready for the surgery the following morning, Marco, currently third in the general standings with 265 points, is preparing for a race against time to get on his Ducati Desmosedici GP for the first free practices.

Recovery process in a more advanced stage for Luca, who crashed at the start of the Sprint in India, underwent surgery immediately upon returning to Italy and unfit for the Japanese GP. Eighth in the overall with 135 (P2 among the Teams with 400 points), his aim is to return to competitions here in Indonesia.

 

LUCA MARINI – 10

“I am happy to return here in Mandalika, in front of all the Indonesian fans who are truly special. The recovery from the injury is progressing well, after the operation I immediately started all the treatments and physiotherapy and I feel ready to get back on the Ducati. We are waiting for the medical check tomorrow, but the goal is to race in all the three races in a row and find the same good sensations in riding as in India. It won’t be an easy weekend, but I’m motivated to do well also because of all the people who have made me feel their support in recent weeks. The Team, my family, the medical crew, the Academy and all the fans”.

MARCO BEZZECCHI – 72

“It will be a real race against time to try to be on track on Friday morning in Mandalika. The injury was not needed, especially at this crucial moment of the season. Immediately after the surgery, we saw the possibility of trying to participate at the GP. We waited 48 hours and after the last medical consultations and a very intense physiotherapy program until the last minute before departure, with the Team, we decided to try to reach Indonesia to get the fit to race. It won’t be easy, it will be an uphill and really challenging weekend, but I would like to be on track. A big thank to the Team, the medical crew, the Academy and all the fans who have supported me in recent days, I have received many messages of affection and support. They definitely gave me an extra boost”.

ALESSIO SALUCCI, TEAM DIRECTOR

“We don’t have an easy weekend ahead of us, with both riders undergoing a medical check for two similar injuries that occurred at a truly crucial moment of the season. As a Team we will do everything we can to support them and help them in this complicated time. A real shame, because both Luca and Marco were in a moment of grace and confidence in riding. They will both try to be on track, Luca is further along in the recovery process, while for Marco the situation is a little more complicated. Thanks go to all our fans, they have been fantastic in the recent weeks, they have surrounded us with positive comments and encouragement on social media. As a Team, we don’t give up, we will do our best to finish the season by achieving the best possible results and repay our fans for their unparalleled support”.

WorldSBK: Rider+Bike Weight Limits, Less Fuel Capacity, And More In 2024

Race One winner Alvaro Bautista (center), runner-up Jonathan Rea (left), and third-place finisher Toprak Razgatlioglu (right). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Superbike World Championship contenders Alvaro Bautista (center), Jonathan Rea (left), and Toprak Razgatlioglu (right) as seen after Race One at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.

FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships

Changes to the concepts of the FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships Technical Regulations

The Superbike Commission, composed of MM. Gregorio LAVILLA (Dorna, WorldSBK Executive Director), Paul KING (Director of the FIM Circuit Racing Commission), Biense BIERMA (General Secretary of the MSMA), coordinated by Paul DUPARC (Manager of the FIM Circuit Racing Commission – SBK Secretary of the Commission), in the presence of Ludovic REIGNIER (FIM WorldSBK Technical Director), Dominique HEBRARD (FIM CTI Technical Manager) and Roland BERGER (FIM CTI Director) met on numerous occasions in recent weeks.

With the Superbike World Championship now being mature, the FIM, Dorna and the MSMA have decided to work on the long term and have defined some concepts on which this Championship will have to evolve.

The stakeholders are keen to include them in an even more virtuous policy with regard to the environment and to continue to balance the performance of the machines while limiting their performances for safety.

For the WorldSBK class, the following concepts have been then decided and will be appropriately drafted in the Technical Rules that will be written for the 2024 season:

FUEL FLOW CONTROL

To incentive the environmental guidelines and give a platform for manufacturers to increase their machine developments in these areas for the future, it has been decided that, from 2025, a fuel flow control system will be mandatory to use. Therefore, in 2024, two bikes from each manufacturer will be required to fit a fuel flow meter and log data during both practices and races to validate the concept and define the value for 2025.

FUEL TANK REDUCTION AND REGULATIONS

In 2024, a new fuel tank maximum capacity will be set at 21.0 litres.

COMBINED WEIGHT

In 2024, a combined weight for rider and machine has been defined by FIM-DWO-MSMA agreement.

RPM LIMITS (this point was discussed in combination with the combined weight)

In 2024, RPM limits will be set prior to the beginning of the 2024 season by FIM-DWO-MSMA agreement and will not be reduced during that season (with the exemption of FIM-DWO RPM reduction intervention in case of superconcession overshooting). Article 2.4.2.2 (balancing calculation) related to RPM reductions will be cancelled.

CRANKSHAFT AND THE BALANCE SHAFT

Crankshaft and balance shaft weight may be modified by +/- 20% from the homologated weight measured during the FIM homologation inspection and the corresponding parts ‘kit’ must be a listed part in the FIM eligible parts list.

CHECKPOINT AND CONCESSION TOKEN CALCULATION

From 2024, this will be reviewed every two events instead of three as present.

SUPER CONCESSION AND CONCESSION PARTS

The outline approval will be one month prior to the event and final detailed approval 14 days prior to the technical control day of the event removing the necessity to describe the super concession parts in the FIM SBK regulations. A specific communication will be put in place instead.

On Saturday October 28th, a formal meeting of the SBK Commission will take place during the final round of the Championship. During this meeting, various sporting and disciplinary points will be raised and possible additional technical points could also be discussed.

The resolutions of this Superbike Commission have been approved by the Permanent Bureau.

A regularly updated version of the FIM SBK Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed shortly on the FIM website.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: MotoGP – From Rivalry To Burglary

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (left) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (right) in the paddock at Jerez. Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (left) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (right) in the paddock at Jerez. Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This podcast is “MotoGP – From Rivalry to Burglary”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

Keith Code’s “A Twist Of The Wrist II” Video Now Available Through Amazon Prime

The California Superbike School team of coach instructors. Photo courtesy of California Superbike School.
Keith Code (third from right) and the California Superbike School team of coach instructors circa 2019. Photo courtesy California Superbike School.

If you ride a motorcycle, or know someone who rides, this video, A Twist of the Wrist II (available on Amazon Prime for rent or purchase) is essential to making riding more enjoyable. Increase your confidence and understand what the motorcycle needs to perform at its best.

The holidays are upon us and this makes a fabulous gift that keeps on giving as skills improve.

Click here to order or copy this link, https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B089ZNVBW9

AHRMA: Spargo And Turpin Win Battles, Joyce Captures Vintage Cup Crown

Shane Turpin (14). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy AHRMA.
Shane Turpin (14). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy AHRMA.

Turpin and Spargo split wins at the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

(October 11, 2023, Knoxville, TN) – Shane Turpin and Christopher Spargo split wins on Saturday and Sunday during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) road race season finale held at Barber Motorsports Park during the 18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.

Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2023 Vintage Cup features the Formula 750 (F750) class which includes 750cc two and four-stroke powered machines built up to 1972.

Rounds nineteen and twenty of the Vintage Cup were held Oct. 7 and 8 in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series at Barber Motorsports Park

Fall weather had arrived bringing cool temps each morning.  Entering the Barber Vintage Festival rounds, Joyce, who raced a NYC Norton 1968 Seeley NRE 750, had provisionally secured the Vintage Cup Championship during the previous rounds at Talladega Gran Prix in September  (championships are announced after the final race of the season is complete as per AHRMA policy). Nonetheless, the entire Formula 750 class wanted to put on a great show for the thousands of fans lining the Barber Motorsports Park circuit.

On Saturday, Joyce got the hole shot into turn one. Shane Turpin, on a 1972 Ducati Imola, sponsored by Larrabure Framing and VeeTwo, and Joyce brushed leathers through turns two and three, with Turpin getting the edge through turn four and leading to the finish. Joyce trailed by just seconds as Chris Spargo on a 1976 Yamaha RD400, nipping at Joyce’s heels until the end.

Spargo’s motor began to disintegrate on the last lap and was barely able to finish the cooldown lap demonstrating the extreme levels these riders pushed their machines to as shown by lap times in the mid 1:38s – extremely fast for mid-1970s motorcycles.

Jeff Hargis, riding a 1972 Yamaha XS650, finished fourth in front of returning competitor Mark Morrow who was on his 1976 Yamaha RD 400.  Hargis is one of the handful of longtime Sportsman 750 competitors who moved to the Formula 750 class, proving again that the Vintage Cup concept works in enhancing grids.  The remaining competitors and their results are listed below.

Having worked all night with his crew to completely rebuild his RD400 engine, Spargo arrived at the grid on Sunday ready to go.  Joyce chose to sit the race out putting all eyes on Spargo and Turpin.

Both had great launches at the start, with Turpin cresting the hill at turn four into Charlotte’s Web in the lead.  Spargo, with his neon green helmet was easy to spot, and he was never far from Turpin’s tail.  Both riders were consistently lapping in the 1:38 range. Towards the end of the race, while on the front straight, Turpin suddenly put his hand up and looked down at his bike.  With an obvious mechanical problem, he nursed the machine off into the turn one safety zone ending his race.

Spargo was able to relax slightly and scored the final victory in the hotly contested 2023 Vintage Cup Championship Series.

Second and third place were taken by Morrow and Hall, which created a podium filled with Yamaha RD400 machines.  Stephen Pettinger on a 1977 Honda CB750 finished fifth, and Hargis took sixth.

“Tim’s victory is made more impressive by the level of competition this season.   A handful of guys put in performances that would be championship worthy in a normal year.  This will go down as one of the finest battles in AHRMA history,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

“As a sponsor but also the team owner I am very pleased to be able to officially announce that Tim Joyce, riding the Magyar-owned Seeley NRE, sponsored by NYC Norton and Rev’It Leathers, secured the championship. I would also like to thank all of the racers who participated in the 2023 Vintage Cup series featuring Formula 750,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.  “The Formula 750 Vintage Cup seemed to be one of the most consistently robust fields across all events in 2023.  With multiple winners through the season, no one rider got up and walked away with the championship. ”

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.

Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition.  At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

The 2024 Vintage Cup will feature the 350GP first featured Vintage Cup class.

2023 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series, Formula 750 – Vintage Cup Results

Saturday, October 7, 2023

  1. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ
  2. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT
  3. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN
  4. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI
  5. Mark Morrow, 1976 Yamaha RD 400, Raleigh, NC
  6. Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN
  7. Brad Phillips, 1972 BMW R75, Roebuck, SC
  8. Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL
  9. Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL
  10. Martin Morrison, 1976 Honda CB550, Newark, OH
  11. David Roper, 1962 Matchless G-50, Hicksville, NY
  12. Joseph Wright, 1970 Honda CR750, Bellevue, WA
  13. Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL
  14. Stan Keyes, 1972 Norton Commando 750, Jacksonville, FL
  15. Ben Schmitt, 1970 Norton Commando, Kearney, MO
  16. Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD
  17. Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati 750, Calabasas, CA
  18. Brady Ingelse, 1975 Honda CB750, Belgium, WI
  19. Rob Hall, 1972 Yamaha RD400, Charlotte, NC
  20. Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

Sunday, October 8, 2023

  1. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN
  2. Mark Morrow, 1976 Yamaha RD 400, Raleigh, NC
  3. Rob Hall, 1972 Yamaha RD400, Charlotte, NC
  4. Stephen Pettinger, 1977 Honda CB750, Chicago, IL
  5. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI
  6. Martin Morrison, 1976 Honda CB550, Newark, OH
  7. Brad Phillips, 1972 BMW R75, Roebuck, SC
  8. Joseph Wright, 1970 Honda CR750, Bellevue, WA
  9. Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL
  10. Stan Keyes, 1972 Norton Commando 750, Jacksonville, FL
  11. Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD
  12. Ben Schmitt, 1970 Norton Commando, Kearney, MO
  13. Alan Feinman, 1976 Triumph T140, York, PA
  14. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ
  15. Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL
  16. Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO
  17. David Roper, 1962 Matchless G-50, Hicksville, NY

2023 Vintage Cup Competitors

 

Vincent Borbone

Albert Charles

Craig Charles

David Crussell

Kevin Dinsmoor

Michael Dixon

Matt Esterline

Alan Feinman

Brian Filo

Walt Fulton

Rob Hall

Patrick Hanson

Jeff Hargis

Justin Hebbel

 Jim Hinshaw

Brady Ingelse

Tim Joyce

Stan Keyes

Brian Larrabure

Jason Lindquist

Lloyd Mason

Daniel May

Stan Miller

Martin Morrison

Mark Morrow

Tripp Nobles

Stephen Pettinger

Brad Phillips

 Peter Politiek, Sr

Tony Read

Colton Roberts

Greyson Rogers

David Roper

Ben Schmitt

Bucky Sexton

Dan Sokolich

David Spanjar

Christopher Spargo

Shane Turpin

Mark Williams

Michael Wilson

Joseph Wright

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.  With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

Aprilia Offering 2024 Tuareg In Three New Color Schemes

A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in a Canyon Sand color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in a Canyon Sand color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

APRILIA TUAREG 2024
 

THE ADVENTURE BIKE BORN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD NOW IN THREE NEW COLOR SCHEMES WHICH EXALT ITS ADVENTURE ATTITUDE AND GREAT OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

THE COMBINATION OF THE NEW COLORS WITH THE NEW RED FRAME EMPHASIZES THE SPORT NATURE OF THE TUAREG WHICH ASTONISHED AT ITS RACING DÉBUT AND IS READY TO TAKE THE APRILIA BRAND BACK TO THE BIG AFRICAN RALLY RAIDS

ALONG WITH THE ATREIDES BLACK AND CANYON SAND COLORS COMES THE EVOCATIVE DAKAR PODIUM COLOR SCHEME, A TRIBUTE TO THE APRILIA WHICH TOOK THE PODIUM IN THE 2010 DAKAR, THE LAST ITALIAN BIKE TO SUCCEED IN THE UNDERTAKING

Designed to overcome the hardest off-road adventures, Aprilia Tuareg gets closer to returning to the African desert, to the places and competitions – the big rally raids – that made it an off-roading legend. For 2024, the Tuareg has an even sportier and adventurous look, thanks to three new color schemes capable of exalting its great off-road abilities and its unstoppable attitude of adventure.

 

A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in an Atreides Black color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in an Atreides Black color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

Aprilia Tuareg MY 2024 is available in the new Atreides Black and Canyon Sand color schemes, inspired by the natural habitats in which the twin-cylinder adventure bike moves around so easily, joined by the evocative Dakar Podium color scheme, a tribute to the bike that took overall third – three leg wins – in the 2010 Dakar, the Aprilia RXV 4.5 ridden by Francisco “Chaleco” Lopez.

All the new colors are accented by an aggressive red frame, which further emphasizes the sportiness of Aprilia Tuareg, protagonist this year of an astonishing début in off-road competitions within the area of the “Back to Africa” project. In fact, in the version developed by Aprilia Racing in collaboration with GCorse, of the Guareschi brothers, Aprilia Tuareg is in the mix to take the Italian Motorally Championship and is fresh from a brilliant third place earned in the Transanatolia Rally during its absolute début in a big international raid. The next step in the project is obviously the African desert – a destination that is already written in the name Tuareg.

 

A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in the Dakar Podium color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
A 2024 Aprilia Tuareg in the Dakar Podium color scheme. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

On the front mudguard the suspension travel is indicated, at the top of its class – 240 mm – placing the emphasis on the Aprilia Tuareg’s authentic off-road technical package.

Last, but not least, in line with its penchant for abandoning the asphalt, for 2024, the range of accessories dedicated to Tuareg is expanded to include an air filter specifically developed for off-road use and on dusty roads, with filtering power that protects the engine from any dust being sucked into the intake.

 Pricing and Availability

USA:

$12,299 (Atreides Black and Canyon Sand), arrival October 2023

$12,699 (Dakar Podium), arriving November 2023

CAN:

$14,895 (Atreides Black and Canyon Sand), arriving February 2024

$15,295 (Dakar Podium), arriving February 2024

MotoE: New Venue Added To 2024 World Championship

Jordi Torres (81) leading MotoE Race One. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jordi Torres (81) leading MotoE Race One at Sachsenring earlier in 2023. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Provisional 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship calendar

The most spectacular electric racing on Earth returns for another action-packed season

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

The provisional calendar for the 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship can now be announced! Another eight-round, 16-race season awaits the most spectacular electric racing series in the world, with MotoE™ set to share the stage at the majority of the European dates on the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar. There’s also a whole new venue on the horizon, with the nine-team, 18-rider MotoE™ grid primed to take on the stunning Autodromo Internacional do Algarve for the first time.

The season is prefaced by two tests in Portimao before the affectionately named rollercoaster also kicks off the season, making a little history in the process as Portugal becomes the eighth different country to host MotoE™. From there, it’s next stop Le Mans before a return to Barcelona and the Catalan GP in its new slot in late May. That’s a back-to-back spectacular with the first home round for Ducati too, with MotoE™ set to touch down at Mugello the following weekend.

The next challenge for the class of 2024 is the historic TT Circuit Assen in another back-to-back with the Sachsenring in Germany, before a well deserved summer break. The Championship then gets back in action at the Red Bull Ring in Austria before the final showdowns of the season at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, bringing the curtain down on the season in style. And all powered by Enel X Way!

Check out the full calendar and get ready for more history in the making in the 2024 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship!

R.I.P.: AHRMA Racer Robert Aegerter

Robert Aegerter (13R), R.I.P. Photo by Cathy Drexler, courtesy AHRMA.
Robert Aegerter (13R), R.I.P. Photo by Cathy Drexler, courtesy AHRMA.

AHRMA Family Mourns the Loss of Robert Aegerter

(Knoxville, TN – October 10, 2023) It is with great sorrow that the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) shares the loss of one of our road racers.

Robert Aegerter, age 74, a longtime AHRMA member from Capitola, CA, was involved in a racing incident during the final weekend of the 2023 AHRMA road racing championship at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.

The on-track incident occurred the morning of Sunday, Oct. 8, and resulted in Aegerter being transported to the UAB Hospital in Birmingham where he succumbed to his injuries.

The AHRMA family extends deepest condolences to Robert’s family.

 

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on classic and vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.

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