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Moto2: SDK Will Miss Silverstone To Continue Recovery

David Swarts
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Moto2: SDK Will Miss Silverstone To Continue Recovery

Rory Skinner returns for British Grand Prix whilst Sean Dylan Kelly sits out Silverstone as his recovery continues.

After missing the last three races with a fractured talus bone, Rory makes a welcome return to the team in time for his home round at Silverstone where he made his Moto2 debut in 2022 with the team as a wildcard entry.

Unfortunately, SDK will miss the British Grand Prix as he continues his recovery from forearm surgery.

The American underwent a procedure during the summer break for arm pump issues which plagued him for the first half of the season. However, due to fluid build-up in the area, he will sit out the round at Silverstone as he targets Austria for his return.

Rory Skinner #33

It’s been a long 8/9 weeks since my accident at Mugello and it’s been a pretty boring road to recovery as there wasn’t a lot I could do with the complications of the injury.  For the last two weeks, I’ve been back to training: cycling, in the gym, and riding bikes. It’s been really enjoyable being able to go back to doing all the things that I normally do.

I’m feeling good for Silverstone, I’m really looking forward to the weekend and being back with the team. It should be pretty enjoyable, my first home Grand Prix as a full-time Moto2 rider. Last year was amazing but I’m hoping this year will be even better.

Sean Dylan Kelly #4

This week I came over to Madrid to visit my doctors for a three-week check on my forearm surgery. Unfortunately, there was some liquid build-up in the same area where the scar tissue was last time which means they had to do a small procedure to remove the fluid and do some infiltration to prevent that from coming back and leading to actual scar tissue.

The hope of getting my arm back to 100% is still looking good, it just means that the recovery is pushed back a little bit as I have to keep my arm immobilised for another 7-10 days which means I have to miss out on racing at Silverstone. It’s not the news that I wanted to give but that’s the situation and obviously, I need to think about what’s most important right now and that’s my body.

I’m hoping to be back training right after Silverstone and to be back on my Moto2 bike in Austria. I want to thank everyone, especially my team, my management, and everyone around me for looking out for me and being with me during this tough time, and I hope to see you all in Austria!

MotoAmerica: JD Beach Riding Yamaha Superbike At PittRace

David Swarts
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MotoAmerica: JD Beach Riding Yamaha Superbike At PittRace

Beach Joins Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing at PIRC 

JD Beach will fill in for Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen at the MotoAmerica Superbike triple-header at Pittsburgh International Race Complex

 

MARIETTA, Ga. – August 2, 2023 – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing brings aboard JD Beach to race the MotoAmerica Superbike triple-header at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex on August 18-20. The flat track racer returns to the paddock to fill in for Cameron Petersen, who is focusing on returning to full fitness from a wrist injury that has sidelined him from the remaining rounds of the season.

Over the past five seasons, Beach has been battling for top honors in the American Flat Track Mission SuperTwins Championship with the Estenson Racing team aboard their Yamaha MT-07s. The multi-time road race champion with dirt track roots has enjoyed success with Yamaha in both disciplines and also has a history with Attack Performance. Beach raced for the team during his debut Superbike season in 2011 and also during the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike season when he raced both MotoAmerica and AFT premier classes, scoring his first SuperTwins and Superbike victory on back-to-back weekends.

In addition to the PIRC round, Beach will head straight from the American Flat Track Sturgis Half-Mile to ride the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing R1 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) test on August 7-8. Josh Hayes, who rode Petersen’s bike this past weekend at Round 6 of the championship in Brainerd, Minnesota, will also ride the team’s R1 during the morning sessions on the first day of the COTA test. The fill-in rider for the final two rounds will be announced at a later date.

Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager

“It will be a pleasure to work with JD again. He is always motivated and positive. We have some history together and good communication, so it will be very easy for him to jump right in and get to work. He last rode our R1 in 2021 at BIR as a last-minute fill-in rider. It will be interesting to get his reaction to our 2023 R1 and how it may compare to Josh Hayes’ comments, who will also be at our test next week. It should be good fun and a learning experience for everyone.”

JD Beach – Estenson Racing 

“First off, I want to thank the Estenson Racing team for allowing me to do this. I’d also like to thank Yamaha and Attack for thinking of me to fill this role. I know I’ve got some big shoes to fill because Cam has been fast the last year and a half, as well as Hayes last weekend at Brainerd. I know this is going to be tough coming in as a fill-in rider, but I’m up for the challenge. I’m excited to get some seat time on a factory Superbike. I’m not sure that I will get the opportunity again, so I want to give it all I got. I want to do the best I can for the team and help them with the points, but I am also still focused on the final AFT rounds too.”

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August 2023

Trudy Ulrich
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August 2023

On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich has screaming fun riding
the all-new 399cc, 4-cylinder, 15,000-rpm 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR at Thunderhill Raceway Park. Photo by Kevin Wing.

 

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AUGUST 2023 ISSUE

FEATURES

Inside Info: BMW Expands Motorsport Department, Yamaha Unveils R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary Track-Day Bike And XSR900 DB40 Prototype, Stars Come Out For Goodwood Festival Of Speed, Americans Racing And Winning Overseas

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1984 Kobas 250cc Grand Prix Racebike

Intro: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Is A Screaming Fun Machine

MotoGP Analysis: Why Ducati Is Winning Big And Everyone Else Is Losing Big

Hanging With: Xavi Fores, Ducati’s Latest MotoAmerica Import

RACING

MotoAmerica Superbike at The Ridge: Beaubier & Gagne Split Wins

MotoAmerica Superbike at Laguna: Beaubier Takes Two Out Of Three,
But Gagne’s Lead Grows

Superbike World Championship: Razgatlioğlu Breaks Bautista’s Win Streak

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Letters To The Editor: Not Enough Workers At Laguna Seca?

10 Years Ago, August 2013: Jorge Lorenzo put a hard pass on Dani Pedrosa
to win the MotoGP race at Mugello, Honda introduced the500cc Parallel Twin CBR500R and CBR500F, John McGuinness talks about fear and glory in the Isle of Man TT

New Products: M4 Exhaust For Kawasaki ZX-4RR

The Crash Page: Kayla Yaakov In Twins Cup At Laguna Seca

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Rider & Racetrack Friendly Middleweights

MotoGP: Oliveira Reports He Is Nearly 100% Recovered From Shoulder Injury

David Swarts
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MotoGP: Oliveira Reports He Is Nearly 100% Recovered From Shoulder Injury

CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team full throttle into the second half of 2023 

Fresh from five weeks off, Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez arrive in Silverstone this weekend for the ninth round of 2023, which initiates the second half of an intense season. Following a long recovery period after a challenging start of the season, both CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP riders are eager and fully fit to kick off this next phase with enthusiasm.

Miguel Oliveira had a difficult time coming back from a shoulder injury sustained at the Spanish GP, which was just the fourth round of the season. He fought his way back and worked on improving his condition in subsequent races at Mugello, Sachsenring, and Assen. However, he was relieved to have a well-deserved five-week break, allowing him ample time to fully recover ahead of this weekend’s British GP.

On the other side, Raul Fernandez faces his set of challenges at the beginning of the season fighting with an arm pump issue that eventually led him to getting surgery after the Spanish GP, resulting in his withdrawal at the French round but made a steady comeback during the three back to back rounds ahead of the summer break. The Spanish youngster is motivated to prove his worth now during the second half of the season.

For the remaining 12 rounds of 2023, the format has changed slightly. The British Grand Prix starts with Free Practice one at 10:45 local time (11:45 CET) on Friday, which means the session is not counted for Qualifying, while the 60 minutes Practice session on Friday afternoon at 15:00 local time (16:00 CET) will determine the entries for Qualifying one and two which takes place on Saturday.

This season, the MotoGP paddock will return to the impressive wing building that Formula one is already consistently using, which also changes the start-finish straight at the Silverstone Circuit.

MIGUEL OLIVEIRA

“I think it’s a great time to come back after such a long break, that was really helpful for me to recover my shoulder 100%. I came to a fitness level close to where I was at the start of the season. I obviously feel very confident and happy to get on working and really be competitive again back on my Aprilia RS-GP. It wasn’t the start of the season that we had hoped for, but we take on the second half and aim to bring back good results for all of us.”

 

Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.
Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.

RAUL FERNANDEZ

“I just had five weeks to prepare very well. After the surgery in May I think it will be interesting to try to do the second part of the season very well. Anyway, I am ready to go. I’m really happy to start again. I can’t stay at home anymore, because I just want to race. I can’t wait to arrive in Silverstone!”

Razlan Razali, Founder and Team Principal CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team

“That seemed to be a very long five weeks break, while we are not even in the middle of the season yet. We’re just going to the ninth round, which is Silverstone this weekend. We had a long break, but a good one at the same time, especially for our riders, Miguel and Raul. From my communication with them, they have recovered well, they are back to training. Miguel seems to have full strength on his shoulder and Raul probably had a good reset on his peace of mind, so we expect both riders to be 100% fit now. As I said, there are still 12 rounds to go, 24 races. It’s still a long season ahead of us, which is going to be tough, but at the same time, a great opportunity for the CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team to turn around our season. We had some bad luck in terms of riders’ fitness, so we hope we can turn our fortunes around and do well in this second half. We look forward to Silverstone with great anticipation, rejuvenated, very much motivated for the riders and the whole team, we can’t wait to get back to the track this week!”

Wilco Zeelenberg, Team Manager CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team

“We are very happy to start again, but also we needed the time off, basically to get the riders fitter than before the break. Raul was having surgery, feeling well but obviously an operation takes away a lot of power from the body to recover. So, for sure, in those five weeks you can get back into shape like before the surgery. Plus, the arm pump is gone, which was also important. For Miguel, it was a similar situation except the operation. He was recovering from a shoulder injury and we all know that this is very critical and specific. You never know how much damage the soft tissue has and it takes time. Therefore, we definitely needed the break to get stronger and more competitive. Although I have to say, they already did well before the break, even if we couldn’t perform the way we wished. I think we missed the timing in Qualifying a bit, which stopped us from progressing further. Now, after this long break, we have many races in a row. But first, let’s see what we can do in Paradise Island!”

Kawasaki Announces 2024 Ninja ZX-10R And Z900

David Swarts
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Kawasaki Announces 2024 Ninja ZX-10R And Z900

2024 KAWASAKI NINJA®­­ ZX™-10R AND Z900 MOTORCYCLE LINEUPS

Kawasaki is pleased to announce the return of two exciting models to its 2024 motorcycle lineup with the Ninja® ZX™-10R and Z900. The Ninja® ZX™-10R and eye-catching Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition supersport will be available in both ABS and non-ABS versions. The Z900 ABS supernaked sportbike can be found in two color variations followed by the 2024 Z900 SE ABS.

 

A 2024-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
A 2024-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

 

 

KAWASAKI NINJA® ZX™-10R

The Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R supersport continues to set the bar high in the pinnacle of road racing around the globe with unmatched success on the racetrack, including carrying Kawasaki to seven FIM Superbike World Championships (WorldSBK) since 2013. The Ninja ZX-10R has a 998cc in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve engine that balances power with manageability and its paired with the latest and most advanced electronics such as Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Bosch IMU, Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper and Power Modes.

An aluminum twin-spar frame, Showa Balance Free Front Fork (BFF), and horizontal back-link rear suspension with a Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock have been developed with technology straight from Kawasaki’s World Superbike factory racers and contribute to the Ninja ZX-10R’s cornering performance and light handling. The high-grade TFT (thin film transistor) color instrumentation with smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP* and electronic cruise control further add to the high-grade appearance and convenience. The next-generation bodywork and styling with integrated winglets were designed with aerodynamic performance in mind and offer improved drag resistance and an increase in downforce, while its recently introduced air-cooled oil cooler increases cooling and boosts engine performance.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-10R is available in the Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony colorway while the Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition features exclusive Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) graphics with both made available as ABS and non-ABS models.

 

 

A 2024-model Kawasaki Z900 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
A 2024-model Kawasaki Z900 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

 

KAWASAKI Z900 ABS

The 2024 Z900 ABS naked sportbike features a host of advanced features and epitomizes Kawasaki’s belief of what the ideal supernaked should be. At 948cc with an ultra-lightweight chassis, every ride is met with exceptional power, responsiveness and excitement. The Z900 ABS features a 948cc liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine, trellis frame, Sugomi™-inspired Z styling, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Power Mode and Integrated Riding Modes selection, Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP*, TFT Color Instrumentation, LED headlamp, position lamp & license plate lamp, and Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 Tires.

 

KAWASAKI Z900 SE ABS

The Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS supernaked channels many of the same great features found on its Z900 brethren. Additional features unique to the 2024 Z900 SE ABS include an upgraded Brembo front brake package, a large-diameter inverted fork with added compression damping adjustability, and an Öhlins S46 rear shock with remote preload adjuster. Together, these premium upgrades deliver improved handling, performance, and excitement in addition to the iconic eye-catching styling that makes this supernaked motorcycle stand out from the crowd.

*RIDEOLOGY THE APP is not intended for use during vehicle operation. Only use RIDEOLOGY THE APP when the vehicle is not being operated and it is safe to do so.

 

2024 Model Variations

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R

Color: Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony

MSRP: $17,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition

Color: Lime Green / Ebony

MSRP: $17,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS

Color:  Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony

MSRP: $18,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition ABS

Color:  Lime Green / Ebony

MSRP: $18,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Z900 ABS

Color: Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Dark Gray, Candy Persimmon Red / Ebony*

MSRP: $9,799, *$10,099

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Z900 SE

Color: Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Candy Lime Green

MSRP: $11,299

Availability: Now

 

ABOUT KAWASAKI

Kawasaki started full-scale production of motorcycles over a half century ago. The first Kawasaki motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines, and Kawasaki’s entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by the company’s constant effort to develop new technologies. Numerous new Kawasaki models introduced over the years have helped shape the market, and in the process have created enduring legends based on their unique engineering, power, design and riding pleasure. In the future, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. is committed to maintaining and furthering these strengths which will surely give birth to new legends.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and JET SKI® watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers, with close to an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with approximately 260 of them located at KMC’s Foothill Ranch, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the Good Times Roll.®”, is recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand is synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

AHRMA: Turpin Wins Again In Vintage Cup, At Gingerman

David Swarts
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AHRMA: Turpin Wins Again In Vintage Cup, At Gingerman

Turpin wins AHRMA Vintage Cup again at Gingerman Raceway

(August 1, 2023, Knoxville, TN)  Shane Turpin’s double victory has added a twist to the 2023 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2023 Vintage Cup.

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.

Turpin, sponsored by Larrabure Framing and Vee Two, was competing in the 13th and 14th rounds of the Vintage Cup held on July 29 and 30, 2023 in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI.

Turpin dominated both rounds aboard a 1972 750cc Ducati Imola winning decisively Saturday and Sunday and adding another potential contender to the overall championship race.

“Shane put in another stellar performance on the Ducati, but it’s clear that Tim Joyce and Colton Roberts have no intention of giving in,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.  “And, with Chris Spargo rejoining the fray at Blackhawk, we can look forward to another great race in a few days.”

Turpin’s competition included almost a dozen motorcycles from different manufacturers and designs.  His air-cooled, four-stroke, “L” twin was joined on the grid by Joyce on a NYC Norton 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Roberts on a 1976 Yamaha RD400, Tony Read riding his 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Dan May on his 1972 BMW R75/5, and Walt Fulton on a “V” twin-powered Harley-Davidson, among others.

“With Turpin entering the fold at Laguna at a double points weekend and now winning both rounds at Gingerman, the potential for a championship is on the horizon.  This strong push by Turpin in the second half of the season makes it exciting for all the players in this premier class as everyone steps up their game.”  said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “The profile of this featured class is as high as it gets in classic racing and I couldn’t be happier as a sponsor”

On Saturday, Joyce took the holeshot with Turpin hot on his tail.  Turpin took the lead several turns later, increasing it throughout the race to take the checkered flag with Joyce taking second, and Roberts rounding out the podium.

The remaining field finished as follows:  Read took fourth, May, placed fifth, Michael Dixon, riding his Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS finished sixth, Kevin Dinsmoor, on a 1967 CMR Seeley CB550, took seventh, Matt Esterline, on his 1977 Honda CB, eighth, Fulton nineth and Jeff Hargis finishing tenth on his 1972 Yamaha XS650.

Sunday was a repeat of Saturday as they crossed the checkered flag, but lap times showed that both parties stepped it up.  Joyce again got the hole shot with Turpin on his tail.  Turpin took the lead by turn 7 and again held it to the checkered flag with Joyce in hot pursuit.  Roberts again rounded out the podium in third.

The balance of the field included Hargis in fourth, Reed fifth, Dixon sixth, Fulton seventh, Esterline eighth, and Dave Spanjar riding a 1968 Triumph Bonneville, coming in ninth.

Of special interest was the battle between Dan May, Michael Dixon and Kevin Dinsmoor:  a fantastic 3-way battle between three racers who have joined the Vintage Cup competition. These racers bumped up from other classes, proving the Vintage Cup concept draws riders in and adds to the competition.

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. Rounds fifteen and sixteen will be run at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit, IL, August 5-6, 2023.

Highlights from each Formula 750 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.

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

Saturday, July 15, 2023

1.     Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

2.     Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3.     Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

4.     Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN

5.     Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL

6.     Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

7.     Kevin Dinsmoor, 1967 CMR Seeley CB550, Colchester, CT

8.     Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750, Portage, MI

9.     Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

10.  Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

 

Sunday, July 16, 2023

1.     Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

2.     Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3.     Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

4.     Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

5.     Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville ,Charlotte, TN

6.     Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

7.     Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

8.     Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750, Portage, MI

9.     David Spanjar, 1968 Triumph Bonneville, West Bend, WI

 

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.

 

Where To Ride In August: Track Days, Schools, And Races

David Swarts
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Where To Ride In August: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during August 2023.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for August 2023 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

 

8/1                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/1-2               The Riders Club Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/1-5               Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/2                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/2-3               California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

8/3                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)

8/4                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

8/4                   Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/4-5               Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/4-6               (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

8/4-6               CMRA Series, Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur, TX

8/4-6               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

8/5                   Classic Track Day, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

8/5                   NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/5                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

8/5                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

8/5                   UtahSBA New Racer Certification (NRC) and Advanced Rider Training (ART), Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/5-6               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

8/5-6               ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

8/5-6               Canadian Mini Superbike Championship Series (CMSBK) (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/5-6               Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

8/5-6               FIM MiniGP Canada Series (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/5-6               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/5-6               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

8/5-6               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/5-6               N2 Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/5-6               NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/5-6               NJMiniGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ

8/5-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/5-6               Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

8/5-6               Track Day Winner Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/5-6               TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

8/6                   (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Black Hills Half-Mile, Rapid City, SD

8/6                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/6-7                N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/6-7               The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/7-8               California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/7-8               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

8/7-8               Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

8/7-8               Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

8/7-8               Yamaha Champions Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/8-9               HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC

8/9                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/9                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/9                   Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

8/9-10             California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/11                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/11                 Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/11                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/11                N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/11                 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

8/11-12            (Dunlop) N2/WERA Endurance Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11-13            CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition Course), Brainerd, MN

8/11-13            (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11-13            WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/12                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA

8/12                 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/12                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

8/12                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

8/12-13           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/12-13           Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/12-13           CCS Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/12-13           EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/12-13           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

8/12-13           Motogladiator Series, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

8/12-13           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

8/12-13           RideSmart Motorcycle School, G2 Motorsports Park, Anna, TX

8/12-13           SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

8/12-13           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

8/12-13           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

8/12-13           USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

8/12-13           UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/12-13           WMRC Series (Canada), Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

8/13                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

8/13-14           Tony’s Track Days, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT

8/14                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

8/14                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/14-15           California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/14-15           Track Time Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/14-15           Yamaha Champions Riding School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/14-15           Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

8/14-16           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, ON

8/14-17           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, ON

8/16                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/16                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/16-17           California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/18                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/18                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/18                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/18-19           HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

8/18-19           (Mission) MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/18-20           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/19                 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

8/19                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/19-20           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR

8/19-20           AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/19-20           CCS Florida Roadracing Championship Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/19-20           Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

8/19-20           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/19-20           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days (Canada), Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

8/19-20           N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/19-20           NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR

8/19-20           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/19-20           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/19-20           Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX

8/19-20           Total Control Training (School, Canada), Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

8/19-20           Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

8/19-20           WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central/Southeast Region, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/19-20           ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/20                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

8/20                 Florida Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

8/20                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

8/20                 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/20                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/20-21           Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/20-21           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/21                 Fishtail Riding School, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

8/21                 Penguin Riding School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/21-22           California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/21-22           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/23                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/23-24           California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/23-24           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

8/24                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

8/24                 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

8/24                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/24-25           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

8/25                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

8/25-26           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

8/25-27           ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/25-27           CMRA Series, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

8/25-27           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

8/26                 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/26                 NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New York Race Complex, Morrisontown, NY

8/26                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

8/26                 Total Control Training (School), Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

8/26-27           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR

8/26-27           CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/26-27           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Polecat Training Center, Fayetteville, TN

8/26-27           HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

8/26-27           Legion Moto Trackdays, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

8/26-27           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

8/26-27           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

8/26-27            N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

8/26-27            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/26-27           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

8/26-27           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/27                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

8/27                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

8/27                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/27                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

8/27                 Total Control Training (School), MCC Motorcycle Center, Villa Park, IL

8/27-28           Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/28-29           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/28-29           The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

8/28-29           Total Control Training (School), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/30                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/30-31           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

8/31-9/1          Total Control Training (School), Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow Track Being Repaved

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Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow Track Being Repaved

Willow Springs Schedules Major Repaving Project

by Michael Gougis

The 2.5-mile circuit at Willow Springs International Raceway, informally known as “Big Willow” or “The Fastest Road In The West,” is scheduled for a major repaving project, a spokesperson for the track says.

“We are repaving the first half of Big Willow (2.5 mile course) from Turn One up through the Omega and down to Turn Six,” says Christine Banghart. “The repave will be well before Turn One so that even the faster cars will be on the new pavement before they need to start braking so there is no transition they have to worry about. We are planning to complete the other half this same time next year, if all goes to plan.”

Repaving the first half of the track is scheduled to start on or about August 7 and the track is scheduled to be closed until August 24.

The nine-turn circuit was built in 1953 and hosted its first race on November 23 of that year. It is noteworthy for the fact that it hosted the first FIM 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle race in North America, according to the track’s website, and the State of California declared Willow Springs International Raceway as a California Point of Historical Interest in 1996.

MotoGP: Marquez And Mir Eager To Get Back On Hondas At Silverstone

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MotoGP: Marquez And Mir Eager To Get Back On Hondas At Silverstone

Repsol Honda Team back to full strength for MotoGP season restart in Silverstone

After five weeks away, the MotoGP World Championship resumes and begins an intense second half of the year at the historic Silverstone Circuit, Joan Mir back alongside Marc Marquez in the Repsol Honda Team.

At 5.9 kilometers long, Silverstone is not only one of the oldest circuits on the MotoGP calendar but also the longest. First used in 1947, the British track has undergone a number of changes before arriving at its current 18-corner layout. A mix of long straights, fast corners and tight and technical sections routinely produces close racing but 2023 sees a new challenge added as the MotoGP paddock returns to using ‘The Wing’ and changes the start – finish line to the Hamilton Straight as opposed to the National Pit Straight from the previous few visits.

The second half of the season is set to be an intense affair as the races come thick and fast, Marc Marquez taking full advantage of the break to prepare himself. Silverstone is what awaits this weekend, a circuit that has seen the #93 take three podiums – including a win in 2014. This year’s British Grand Prix will be about building and establishing growth for the second half of the year and beyond.

It will be a welcome return to action for Joan Mir as he is reunited with the Repsol Honda Team after an injury in Mugello. Now fully recovered, the #36 is fully motivated to continue working and improving with the team. Mir’s best finish at Silverstone is a ninth place in the premier class, achieved in 2021 on his way to third in the World Championship.

The entirety of the Repsol Honda Team is eager to return to the track and resume the hard work they have planned. Sunday’s race will take place at 13:00 Local Time, ahead of the Moto2 race as is usual for the British GP.

Marc Marquez

“We have enjoyed an important Summer Break, a chance to reset and recover after a demanding start to the year. From the physical and mental side, I come back to the track refreshed and ready to work. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in the Repsol Honda Team again and understanding the work that has been done over the break. Silverstone is a circuit where I have had a lot of good battles in the past. The most important is to get back on the bike, get back to working and try to improve on how the first half of the year has been.”

Joan Mir

“Our break was a bit longer than everyone else’s, but I am now fully recovered from the injury I suffered in Mugello. I’ve been back training and riding different kinds of bikes like normal for a few weeks now so I am feeling good physically. The goal for the weekend is to make the most of every session and get back into the mindset of MotoGP and racing after so many weeks away. It will be great to see everyone again and get back on the Honda RC213V.”

MotoAmerica: Even More From Brainerd International Raceway (Updated)

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MotoAmerica: Even More From Brainerd International Raceway (Updated)

More, from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC:

TYLER SCOTT AND VISION WHEEL M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI WIN AT BRAINERD

Suzuki GSX-R750 Earns Dramatic Supersport Victory

BREA, CA – Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer reigned supreme on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway as Supersport phenom Tyler Scott scored his first victory of the 2023 MotoAmerica season in dramatic fashion.

Race Highlights:

  •  Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
    • Supersport
      • Tyler Scott came out on top of a last-lap thriller to earn his first MotoAmerica win of the season.
      • Teagg Hobbs fought his way back to 16th from last after running off track late in the race.
    • Superbike
      • Brandon Paasch broke into the top five for the first time in his short stint with the team.
      • Richie Escalante collected seventh, ending his run of six straight top fives.

 

Tyler Scott (70) captures his first victory in 2023 at Brainerd. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Tyler Scott (70) captures his first victory in 2023 at Brainerd. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott racked up his first victory of the season via a thrilling last-lap Supersport showdown. After settling into a blazing fast pace in second, Scott rallied after a red flag set the stage for a five-lap shootout to clinch the win. Scott leapt into the lead aboard his next-generation Suzuki GSX-R750 on the restart and controlled the race’s decisive stage. The 17-year-old Scott countered his opponent’s last-lap pass attempt and took the checkered flag in first to earn a hard-fought victory.

“We made a few changes and were able to push the pace,” Scott said after winning Team Hammer’s 130th AMA Pro/MotoAmerica race. “We were P1 in this morning’s warm-up session and going into the race I had a good feeling. It was a great race. I felt amazing on the bike for the entirety of the race. I can’t thank the whole Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team enough for all the hard work they’ve put in. Our last MotoAmerica win was Road America last year, so it’s been a while since we’ve been on the top step of the podium. I’m happy to be here, and we’re going to keep pushing to be better and better.”

 

Even though he had a tough weekend, Teagg Hobbs (79) had a lot of positive takeaways for the next race. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Even though he had a tough weekend, Teagg Hobbs (79) had a lot of positive takeaways for the next race. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

The race wasn’t as kind to teammate Teagg Hobbs. Hobbs ran inside the top five during the race’s first stint, but his ultimate finishing position was largely determined by an off-track excursion caused by a collision with another rider following the red flag. The up-and-comer dropped to last place but managed to pick up a handful of positions before taking the checkered flag in 16th position.

Hobbs said, “I ran off the track and was in last and only had a few laps to climb back up the order. Luck wasn’t going our way. We had a strong weekend and were fourth in the warm-up this morning and fifth in the race before the red flag. After the restart, it just didn’t go my way this time.”

 

Brandon Paasch (96) puts his GSX-R1000R into the top five in Race 2. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Brandon Paasch (96) puts his GSX-R1000R into the top five in Race 2. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Brandon Paasch continued his remarkably rapid acclimatization to Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki and the team’s Suzuki GSX-R1000R in the premier class. Despite his lack of seat time on the bike and riding at less than full fitness after breaking his back in March, Paasch battled up front, running as high as fourth. In the end, he collected a highly promising top-five finish in fifth.

“Today was better than Saturday,” Paasch said. “We’re getting closer with the setup, and we had more grip today. I was also riding better, for sure. I was able to see how the leaders were riding in the early laps, and I could see the little things they did better, like going through the corner a little faster but still getting the bike turned. As my back continues to heal, I’ll get stronger. Things are going well.”

 

Richie Escalante (54) had a tough ending to his weekend but is ready for the race in Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Richie Escalante (54) had a tough ending to his weekend but is ready for the race in Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Richie Escalante’s Sunday result only served to underline his continued progress by representing a minor disappointment compared to his recent string of strong results. Escalante had established himself as a regular up front, notching nine top-five finishes on the season aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R – including the last six in succession – before today’s seventh-place result.

“It was a difficult race for us,” Escalante admitted. “The team and I tried to improve the bike even more, this morning, to improve the grip. It felt good this morning and for the first five laps of the race. After that, I did not have a good feeling from the front, so I did my best to collect as many points as I could for the championship. Overall, it was a good weekend for us, and I want to thank the team and my sponsors for everything. I will train hard, and we will concentrate on the next one since there will be three Superbike races again.”

The 2023 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will continue on August 18-20 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania.

For more racing news, results, and special team content please visit https://suzukicycles.com/racing/road-racing.

ABOUT SUZUKI

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.

ABOUT TEAM HAMMER

The 2023 season marks Team Hammer’s 43rd consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Race bikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 130 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 353 times, and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport.) The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA National Endurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.

ABOUT VISION WHEEL

Founded in 1976, Vision Wheel is one of the nation’s leading providers of custom wheels for cars and trucks, and one of the first manufacturers of custom wheels and tires for ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts. Vision Wheel looks beyond the current trends and to the future in developing, manufacturing, and distributing its wheels. Vision’s lines of street, race, off-road, American Muscle, and Milanni wheels are distributed nationally and internationally through a trusted network of distributors. Vision Wheel also produces the Vision It AR app to allow users to see how their wheel of choice will look on their vehicle before purchase and installation. For more information on Vision Wheel, visit www.visionwheel.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Chris Clark Racing:

Points on BIR racing debut for Chris Clark

 

Chris Clark (27). Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing.
Chris Clark (27). Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing.

It was an eventful MotoAmerica Junior Cup weekend at Brainerd International Raceway for Chris Clark who was riding at the historic circuit for the first time.

Topping first qualifying in wet conditions, enabled him to further familiarise himself with the track layout and after a dry second qualifying session the #27 put his Kawasaki on the fifth row of the gird ahead of the two races.

He was running well on Saturday until a clutch issue put him out of the race. Sunday saw him perform well in morning warm-up before a spirited ride on Sunday afternoon once again saw him battling just outside of the top six until his chain jumped the sprocket. Lucky to stay on two wheels he crossed the line fourteenth at the flag.

The next round of the championship is in Pittsburgh in mid-August.

Chris Clark: “In qualifying one it was raining a ton so not many people went out – only me and five others. I figured I would go out to go and learn the track a bit more as I had never been to Brainerd. I ended up fastest but with a crash which was unfortunate. For qualifying two it went a little bit better for me. It was dry and I ended up in thirteenth place. I dropped two seconds off my dry time, and I thankfully didn’t crash. Qualifying two was important for us because we were testing out a new data logger and a whole new data system which went well. After starting in P13 I was in a battle for seventh but with about three laps left my clutch burnt up which was unfortunate but looking forward to a good race for tomorrow. I would say it was a pretty good second race up until the end. Starting again from thirteenth I got a decent start and after a few laps I was still hanging with the front group, until I lost touch and fell back a little bit. I was trying to get some good lap times down and stay in my current position but eventually the group behind me caught me. They all drafted by me and on the last lap when I was preparing to make my move one of the other riders the chain popped off and nearly took me out of the race. I lost touch with the group and ended up P14 at the flag.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Levi Badie Racing:

Levi Badie is unstoppable at Brainerd

 

Levi Badie (71). Photo courtesy Levi Badie Racing.
Levi Badie (71). Photo courtesy Levi Badie Racing.

Levi Badie produced arguably the greatest comeback in MotoAmerica Junior Cup history at Brainerd International Raceway, the Belgian running off track through the dirt before regrouping to claw back a plus four second deficit on the leading group to take his second win of the year.

Eighth on the grid, Levi showed his ability and race craft on Saturday to quickly move into contention at the front of the pack. A yellow flag overtake resulted in a penalty of ‘drop two positions’ but not even that could stop him from securing a superb second place at the flag.

Sunday’s second race was also looking good until a mistake saw Levi off the track and lucky to stay aboard. What looked like an impossible gap back to the leaders was whittled away lap by lap until with two to go Levi was back in contention. Up to third on the penultimate lap he executed his move for the win perfectly, holding on to take flag in first and with it move into P5 in the overall championship standings.

The next round of the series takes place at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, with Badie looking to be back on the box!

Levi Badie: “We started off on Friday with a good practice. I went to qualifying confident, but it didn’t work out the way I had expected. I was eighth. The race one strategy was to stay calm and come from the back. I passed on the yellow flag which wasn’t intentional, and then I had the sign to give two positions back which I did but race control didn’t see it and when came in the pitlane they didn’t let me do the podium, I was angry and had to go to protest again after Road America! The podium was already done and then I had to pick up the trophy from Hayden Bicknese and he had to pick up the trophy from Max Van so there was a whole big mess but, in the end, everything worked out. So, race two was going well until I missed my third braking marker. I went too wide and went into the dirt in turn twelve and I had to go through of the dirt. There was about a four second gap between me and the leading group and I was like ok just put your head down. In three laps I had closed the gap and there were still two laps left. I was thinking ok like I’m here now so I’m gonna finish this. I passed the two of the guys and was up to second and I knew Rossi (Moor) didn’t know I was strong in the ‘carousel,’ and I could pass him in that corner. He went defensive but I did a little short run, and I was able to hold him off until the finish line to get the victory. I had a lot of fun and I am looking forward to Pittsburgh.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:

MotoAmerica: Cody Wyman joins Altus Motorsports to compete in Stock1000 for the remainder of the season 

(Brainerd, MN) Cody Wyman had an impressive inaugural outing on the Altus Motorsports GSX-R1000 at Road America earlier this season. With Brandon Paasch moving up to Superbike with the M4 team, Altus was extremely excited to have Cody take the reins for the remainder of the 2023 MotoAmerica season.

In addition to adding Wyman, the Altus team brought Boyd Bruner on board as crew chief.

Stock1000:

The last time Cody Wyman rode the Alus Motorsports GSX-R1000 he was near the top of the charts straight away. But with the challenges with the conditions atBrainerd, the pace did not come easily. Cody qualified 9th. In the Stock1000 race 1, he finished in 9th. In the Sunday race, he took the checkered flag in 10th.

Cody Wyman: “It was a tough weekend at Brainerd. Between some bike issues and a crash, we didn’t have time to find a good setup. As a result, I was never really able to get comfortable on the bike. ”

Supersport:

It has been a difficult 2023 season for Jaret Nassaney. After a great 2022 season, he just had not found his groove in ‘23. The results from the MotoAmerica event at Brainerd may not show it but, by Sunday, Jaret was his most comfortable on the bike for the first time this year. He qualified 13th and finished 14th in race 1. On Sunday he felt even better on the bike and managed an 11th-place finish.

Jaret Nassaney: “We are finally moving in the right direction! Brainerd was not the results we want — or know I can get — but we are finally getting the bike figured out! Excited to continue the progress in Pittsburgh”

Junior Cup:

Alessandro Di Mario struggled to find a good setup at Brainerd. His pace was good enough to qualify 6th and was able to go with the lead group at the beginning of both Junior Cup races. He finished the weekend with a pair of 6th-place finishes and was lapping faster than the rest of the field but not quite quick enough to dice it up at the front. Di Mario heads to the next round looking for that last piece to the puzzle to allow him to battle for the podium.

Alessandro Di Mario: “We worked really hard to get the bike set up right but sadly didn’t get the results we were hoping for. I would like to thank the team for all their hard work and for making changes to make me feel more comfortable on the bike.”

George Nassaney: “The results may not show it but the Altus team had a good weekend in Minnesota. I am looking forward to Pitt Race and the rest of the season.”

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Moto2: SDK Will Miss Silverstone To Continue Recovery

Sean Dylan Kelly (4) finished 18th.
Sean Dylan Kelly (4). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Rory Skinner returns for British Grand Prix whilst Sean Dylan Kelly sits out Silverstone as his recovery continues.

After missing the last three races with a fractured talus bone, Rory makes a welcome return to the team in time for his home round at Silverstone where he made his Moto2 debut in 2022 with the team as a wildcard entry.

Unfortunately, SDK will miss the British Grand Prix as he continues his recovery from forearm surgery.

The American underwent a procedure during the summer break for arm pump issues which plagued him for the first half of the season. However, due to fluid build-up in the area, he will sit out the round at Silverstone as he targets Austria for his return.

Rory Skinner #33

It’s been a long 8/9 weeks since my accident at Mugello and it’s been a pretty boring road to recovery as there wasn’t a lot I could do with the complications of the injury.  For the last two weeks, I’ve been back to training: cycling, in the gym, and riding bikes. It’s been really enjoyable being able to go back to doing all the things that I normally do.

I’m feeling good for Silverstone, I’m really looking forward to the weekend and being back with the team. It should be pretty enjoyable, my first home Grand Prix as a full-time Moto2 rider. Last year was amazing but I’m hoping this year will be even better.

Sean Dylan Kelly #4

This week I came over to Madrid to visit my doctors for a three-week check on my forearm surgery. Unfortunately, there was some liquid build-up in the same area where the scar tissue was last time which means they had to do a small procedure to remove the fluid and do some infiltration to prevent that from coming back and leading to actual scar tissue.

The hope of getting my arm back to 100% is still looking good, it just means that the recovery is pushed back a little bit as I have to keep my arm immobilised for another 7-10 days which means I have to miss out on racing at Silverstone. It’s not the news that I wanted to give but that’s the situation and obviously, I need to think about what’s most important right now and that’s my body.

I’m hoping to be back training right after Silverstone and to be back on my Moto2 bike in Austria. I want to thank everyone, especially my team, my management, and everyone around me for looking out for me and being with me during this tough time, and I hope to see you all in Austria!

MotoAmerica: JD Beach Riding Yamaha Superbike At PittRace

JD Beach (95). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Yamaha.
JD Beach (95), as seen in 2021 at Brainerd. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Yamaha.

Beach Joins Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing at PIRC 

JD Beach will fill in for Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen at the MotoAmerica Superbike triple-header at Pittsburgh International Race Complex

 

MARIETTA, Ga. – August 2, 2023 – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing brings aboard JD Beach to race the MotoAmerica Superbike triple-header at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex on August 18-20. The flat track racer returns to the paddock to fill in for Cameron Petersen, who is focusing on returning to full fitness from a wrist injury that has sidelined him from the remaining rounds of the season.

Over the past five seasons, Beach has been battling for top honors in the American Flat Track Mission SuperTwins Championship with the Estenson Racing team aboard their Yamaha MT-07s. The multi-time road race champion with dirt track roots has enjoyed success with Yamaha in both disciplines and also has a history with Attack Performance. Beach raced for the team during his debut Superbike season in 2011 and also during the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike season when he raced both MotoAmerica and AFT premier classes, scoring his first SuperTwins and Superbike victory on back-to-back weekends.

In addition to the PIRC round, Beach will head straight from the American Flat Track Sturgis Half-Mile to ride the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing R1 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) test on August 7-8. Josh Hayes, who rode Petersen’s bike this past weekend at Round 6 of the championship in Brainerd, Minnesota, will also ride the team’s R1 during the morning sessions on the first day of the COTA test. The fill-in rider for the final two rounds will be announced at a later date.

Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager

“It will be a pleasure to work with JD again. He is always motivated and positive. We have some history together and good communication, so it will be very easy for him to jump right in and get to work. He last rode our R1 in 2021 at BIR as a last-minute fill-in rider. It will be interesting to get his reaction to our 2023 R1 and how it may compare to Josh Hayes’ comments, who will also be at our test next week. It should be good fun and a learning experience for everyone.”

JD Beach – Estenson Racing 

“First off, I want to thank the Estenson Racing team for allowing me to do this. I’d also like to thank Yamaha and Attack for thinking of me to fill this role. I know I’ve got some big shoes to fill because Cam has been fast the last year and a half, as well as Hayes last weekend at Brainerd. I know this is going to be tough coming in as a fill-in rider, but I’m up for the challenge. I’m excited to get some seat time on a factory Superbike. I’m not sure that I will get the opportunity again, so I want to give it all I got. I want to do the best I can for the team and help them with the points, but I am also still focused on the final AFT rounds too.”

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

August 2023

August 2023 Issue
August 2023 Issue

On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich has screaming fun riding
the all-new 399cc, 4-cylinder, 15,000-rpm 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR at Thunderhill Raceway Park. Photo by Kevin Wing.

 

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FEATURES

Inside Info: BMW Expands Motorsport Department, Yamaha Unveils R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary Track-Day Bike And XSR900 DB40 Prototype, Stars Come Out For Goodwood Festival Of Speed, Americans Racing And Winning Overseas

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1984 Kobas 250cc Grand Prix Racebike

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MotoGP Analysis: Why Ducati Is Winning Big And Everyone Else Is Losing Big

Hanging With: Xavi Fores, Ducati’s Latest MotoAmerica Import

RACING

MotoAmerica Superbike at The Ridge: Beaubier & Gagne Split Wins

MotoAmerica Superbike at Laguna: Beaubier Takes Two Out Of Three,
But Gagne’s Lead Grows

Superbike World Championship: Razgatlioğlu Breaks Bautista’s Win Streak

COLUMNS

Letters To The Editor: Not Enough Workers At Laguna Seca?

10 Years Ago, August 2013: Jorge Lorenzo put a hard pass on Dani Pedrosa
to win the MotoGP race at Mugello, Honda introduced the500cc Parallel Twin CBR500R and CBR500F, John McGuinness talks about fear and glory in the Isle of Man TT

New Products: M4 Exhaust For Kawasaki ZX-4RR

The Crash Page: Kayla Yaakov In Twins Cup At Laguna Seca

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Rider & Racetrack Friendly Middleweights

MotoGP: Oliveira Reports He Is Nearly 100% Recovered From Shoulder Injury

Miguel Oliveira (88). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.
Miguel Oliveira (88). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.

CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team full throttle into the second half of 2023 

Fresh from five weeks off, Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez arrive in Silverstone this weekend for the ninth round of 2023, which initiates the second half of an intense season. Following a long recovery period after a challenging start of the season, both CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP riders are eager and fully fit to kick off this next phase with enthusiasm.

Miguel Oliveira had a difficult time coming back from a shoulder injury sustained at the Spanish GP, which was just the fourth round of the season. He fought his way back and worked on improving his condition in subsequent races at Mugello, Sachsenring, and Assen. However, he was relieved to have a well-deserved five-week break, allowing him ample time to fully recover ahead of this weekend’s British GP.

On the other side, Raul Fernandez faces his set of challenges at the beginning of the season fighting with an arm pump issue that eventually led him to getting surgery after the Spanish GP, resulting in his withdrawal at the French round but made a steady comeback during the three back to back rounds ahead of the summer break. The Spanish youngster is motivated to prove his worth now during the second half of the season.

For the remaining 12 rounds of 2023, the format has changed slightly. The British Grand Prix starts with Free Practice one at 10:45 local time (11:45 CET) on Friday, which means the session is not counted for Qualifying, while the 60 minutes Practice session on Friday afternoon at 15:00 local time (16:00 CET) will determine the entries for Qualifying one and two which takes place on Saturday.

This season, the MotoGP paddock will return to the impressive wing building that Formula one is already consistently using, which also changes the start-finish straight at the Silverstone Circuit.

MIGUEL OLIVEIRA

“I think it’s a great time to come back after such a long break, that was really helpful for me to recover my shoulder 100%. I came to a fitness level close to where I was at the start of the season. I obviously feel very confident and happy to get on working and really be competitive again back on my Aprilia RS-GP. It wasn’t the start of the season that we had hoped for, but we take on the second half and aim to bring back good results for all of us.”

 

Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.
Raul Fernandez (25). Photo courtesy RNF MotoGP Team.

RAUL FERNANDEZ

“I just had five weeks to prepare very well. After the surgery in May I think it will be interesting to try to do the second part of the season very well. Anyway, I am ready to go. I’m really happy to start again. I can’t stay at home anymore, because I just want to race. I can’t wait to arrive in Silverstone!”

Razlan Razali, Founder and Team Principal CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team

“That seemed to be a very long five weeks break, while we are not even in the middle of the season yet. We’re just going to the ninth round, which is Silverstone this weekend. We had a long break, but a good one at the same time, especially for our riders, Miguel and Raul. From my communication with them, they have recovered well, they are back to training. Miguel seems to have full strength on his shoulder and Raul probably had a good reset on his peace of mind, so we expect both riders to be 100% fit now. As I said, there are still 12 rounds to go, 24 races. It’s still a long season ahead of us, which is going to be tough, but at the same time, a great opportunity for the CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team to turn around our season. We had some bad luck in terms of riders’ fitness, so we hope we can turn our fortunes around and do well in this second half. We look forward to Silverstone with great anticipation, rejuvenated, very much motivated for the riders and the whole team, we can’t wait to get back to the track this week!”

Wilco Zeelenberg, Team Manager CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team

“We are very happy to start again, but also we needed the time off, basically to get the riders fitter than before the break. Raul was having surgery, feeling well but obviously an operation takes away a lot of power from the body to recover. So, for sure, in those five weeks you can get back into shape like before the surgery. Plus, the arm pump is gone, which was also important. For Miguel, it was a similar situation except the operation. He was recovering from a shoulder injury and we all know that this is very critical and specific. You never know how much damage the soft tissue has and it takes time. Therefore, we definitely needed the break to get stronger and more competitive. Although I have to say, they already did well before the break, even if we couldn’t perform the way we wished. I think we missed the timing in Qualifying a bit, which stopped us from progressing further. Now, after this long break, we have many races in a row. But first, let’s see what we can do in Paradise Island!”

Kawasaki Announces 2024 Ninja ZX-10R And Z900

A 2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS at speed. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
A 2024 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS at speed. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

2024 KAWASAKI NINJA®­­ ZX™-10R AND Z900 MOTORCYCLE LINEUPS

Kawasaki is pleased to announce the return of two exciting models to its 2024 motorcycle lineup with the Ninja® ZX™-10R and Z900. The Ninja® ZX™-10R and eye-catching Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition supersport will be available in both ABS and non-ABS versions. The Z900 ABS supernaked sportbike can be found in two color variations followed by the 2024 Z900 SE ABS.

 

A 2024-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
A 2024-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

 

 

KAWASAKI NINJA® ZX™-10R

The Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R supersport continues to set the bar high in the pinnacle of road racing around the globe with unmatched success on the racetrack, including carrying Kawasaki to seven FIM Superbike World Championships (WorldSBK) since 2013. The Ninja ZX-10R has a 998cc in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve engine that balances power with manageability and its paired with the latest and most advanced electronics such as Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Bosch IMU, Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper and Power Modes.

An aluminum twin-spar frame, Showa Balance Free Front Fork (BFF), and horizontal back-link rear suspension with a Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock have been developed with technology straight from Kawasaki’s World Superbike factory racers and contribute to the Ninja ZX-10R’s cornering performance and light handling. The high-grade TFT (thin film transistor) color instrumentation with smartphone connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP* and electronic cruise control further add to the high-grade appearance and convenience. The next-generation bodywork and styling with integrated winglets were designed with aerodynamic performance in mind and offer improved drag resistance and an increase in downforce, while its recently introduced air-cooled oil cooler increases cooling and boosts engine performance.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-10R is available in the Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony colorway while the Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition features exclusive Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) graphics with both made available as ABS and non-ABS models.

 

 

A 2024-model Kawasaki Z900 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
A 2024-model Kawasaki Z900 ABS. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

 

KAWASAKI Z900 ABS

The 2024 Z900 ABS naked sportbike features a host of advanced features and epitomizes Kawasaki’s belief of what the ideal supernaked should be. At 948cc with an ultra-lightweight chassis, every ride is met with exceptional power, responsiveness and excitement. The Z900 ABS features a 948cc liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine, trellis frame, Sugomi™-inspired Z styling, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Power Mode and Integrated Riding Modes selection, Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP*, TFT Color Instrumentation, LED headlamp, position lamp & license plate lamp, and Dunlop Sportmax RoadSport 2 Tires.

 

KAWASAKI Z900 SE ABS

The Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS supernaked channels many of the same great features found on its Z900 brethren. Additional features unique to the 2024 Z900 SE ABS include an upgraded Brembo front brake package, a large-diameter inverted fork with added compression damping adjustability, and an Öhlins S46 rear shock with remote preload adjuster. Together, these premium upgrades deliver improved handling, performance, and excitement in addition to the iconic eye-catching styling that makes this supernaked motorcycle stand out from the crowd.

*RIDEOLOGY THE APP is not intended for use during vehicle operation. Only use RIDEOLOGY THE APP when the vehicle is not being operated and it is safe to do so.

 

2024 Model Variations

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R

Color: Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony

MSRP: $17,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition

Color: Lime Green / Ebony

MSRP: $17,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS

Color:  Metallic Flat Spark Black / Ebony

MSRP: $18,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition ABS

Color:  Lime Green / Ebony

MSRP: $18,799

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Z900 ABS

Color: Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Dark Gray, Candy Persimmon Red / Ebony*

MSRP: $9,799, *$10,099

Availability: Now

 

Kawasaki Z900 SE

Color: Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Candy Lime Green

MSRP: $11,299

Availability: Now

 

ABOUT KAWASAKI

Kawasaki started full-scale production of motorcycles over a half century ago. The first Kawasaki motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines, and Kawasaki’s entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by the company’s constant effort to develop new technologies. Numerous new Kawasaki models introduced over the years have helped shape the market, and in the process have created enduring legends based on their unique engineering, power, design and riding pleasure. In the future, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. is committed to maintaining and furthering these strengths which will surely give birth to new legends.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and JET SKI® watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers, with close to an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with approximately 260 of them located at KMC’s Foothill Ranch, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the Good Times Roll.®”, is recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand is synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

AHRMA: Turpin Wins Again In Vintage Cup, At Gingerman

The Vintage Cup podium finishers from both races at Gingerman Raceway: winner Shane Turpin (center), runner-up Tim Joyce (right), and third-place finisher Colton Roberts. Photo by Bill Griffin, courtesy AHRMA.
The Vintage Cup podium finishers from both races at Gingerman Raceway: winner Shane Turpin (center), runner-up Tim Joyce (right), and third-place finisher Colton Roberts. Photo by Bill Griffin, courtesy AHRMA.

Turpin wins AHRMA Vintage Cup again at Gingerman Raceway

(August 1, 2023, Knoxville, TN)  Shane Turpin’s double victory has added a twist to the 2023 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2023 Vintage Cup.

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.

Turpin, sponsored by Larrabure Framing and Vee Two, was competing in the 13th and 14th rounds of the Vintage Cup held on July 29 and 30, 2023 in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI.

Turpin dominated both rounds aboard a 1972 750cc Ducati Imola winning decisively Saturday and Sunday and adding another potential contender to the overall championship race.

“Shane put in another stellar performance on the Ducati, but it’s clear that Tim Joyce and Colton Roberts have no intention of giving in,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.  “And, with Chris Spargo rejoining the fray at Blackhawk, we can look forward to another great race in a few days.”

Turpin’s competition included almost a dozen motorcycles from different manufacturers and designs.  His air-cooled, four-stroke, “L” twin was joined on the grid by Joyce on a NYC Norton 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Roberts on a 1976 Yamaha RD400, Tony Read riding his 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Dan May on his 1972 BMW R75/5, and Walt Fulton on a “V” twin-powered Harley-Davidson, among others.

“With Turpin entering the fold at Laguna at a double points weekend and now winning both rounds at Gingerman, the potential for a championship is on the horizon.  This strong push by Turpin in the second half of the season makes it exciting for all the players in this premier class as everyone steps up their game.”  said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “The profile of this featured class is as high as it gets in classic racing and I couldn’t be happier as a sponsor”

On Saturday, Joyce took the holeshot with Turpin hot on his tail.  Turpin took the lead several turns later, increasing it throughout the race to take the checkered flag with Joyce taking second, and Roberts rounding out the podium.

The remaining field finished as follows:  Read took fourth, May, placed fifth, Michael Dixon, riding his Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS finished sixth, Kevin Dinsmoor, on a 1967 CMR Seeley CB550, took seventh, Matt Esterline, on his 1977 Honda CB, eighth, Fulton nineth and Jeff Hargis finishing tenth on his 1972 Yamaha XS650.

Sunday was a repeat of Saturday as they crossed the checkered flag, but lap times showed that both parties stepped it up.  Joyce again got the hole shot with Turpin on his tail.  Turpin took the lead by turn 7 and again held it to the checkered flag with Joyce in hot pursuit.  Roberts again rounded out the podium in third.

The balance of the field included Hargis in fourth, Reed fifth, Dixon sixth, Fulton seventh, Esterline eighth, and Dave Spanjar riding a 1968 Triumph Bonneville, coming in ninth.

Of special interest was the battle between Dan May, Michael Dixon and Kevin Dinsmoor:  a fantastic 3-way battle between three racers who have joined the Vintage Cup competition. These racers bumped up from other classes, proving the Vintage Cup concept draws riders in and adds to the competition.

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. Rounds fifteen and sixteen will be run at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit, IL, August 5-6, 2023.

Highlights from each Formula 750 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.

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

Saturday, July 15, 2023

1.     Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

2.     Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3.     Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

4.     Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN

5.     Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL

6.     Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

7.     Kevin Dinsmoor, 1967 CMR Seeley CB550, Colchester, CT

8.     Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750, Portage, MI

9.     Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

10.  Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

 

Sunday, July 16, 2023

1.     Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

2.     Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3.     Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

4.     Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

5.     Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville ,Charlotte, TN

6.     Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

7.     Walt Fulton, 1972 Harley Davidson XR750, Montrose, CO

8.     Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750, Portage, MI

9.     David Spanjar, 1968 Triumph Bonneville, West Bend, WI

 

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.

 

Where To Ride In August: Track Days, Schools, And Races

A scene from a Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School at Summit Point Motorsports Park, in West Virginia. Photo by etechphoto.com.
A scene from a Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School at Summit Point Motorsports Park, in West Virginia. Photo by etechphoto.com.

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during August 2023.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for August 2023 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

 

8/1                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/1-2               The Riders Club Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/1-5               Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/2                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/2-3               California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

8/3                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)

8/4                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

8/4                   Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/4-5               Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/4-6               (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

8/4-6               CMRA Series, Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur, TX

8/4-6               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

8/5                   Classic Track Day, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

8/5                   NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/5                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

8/5                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

8/5                   UtahSBA New Racer Certification (NRC) and Advanced Rider Training (ART), Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/5-6               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

8/5-6               ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

8/5-6               Canadian Mini Superbike Championship Series (CMSBK) (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/5-6               Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

8/5-6               FIM MiniGP Canada Series (Minis, Canada), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

8/5-6               Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/5-6               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

8/5-6               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/5-6               N2 Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/5-6               NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/5-6               NJMiniGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ

8/5-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/5-6               Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

8/5-6               Track Day Winner Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/5-6               TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

8/6                   (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Black Hills Half-Mile, Rapid City, SD

8/6                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/6-7                N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/6-7               The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/7-8               California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/7-8               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

8/7-8               Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

8/7-8               Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

8/7-8               Yamaha Champions Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/8-9               HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Area 27, Oliver, BC

8/9                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/9                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/9                   Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

8/9-10             California Superbike School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/11                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/11                 Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/11                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/11                N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/11                 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

8/11-12            (Dunlop) N2/WERA Endurance Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11-13            CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition Course), Brainerd, MN

8/11-13            (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/11-13            WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/12                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA

8/12                 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/12                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

8/12                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

8/12-13           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/12-13           Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/12-13           CCS Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/12-13           EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

8/12-13           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

8/12-13           Motogladiator Series, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

8/12-13           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

8/12-13           RideSmart Motorcycle School, G2 Motorsports Park, Anna, TX

8/12-13           SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

8/12-13           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

8/12-13           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

8/12-13           USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

8/12-13           UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

8/12-13           WMRC Series (Canada), Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

8/13                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

8/13-14           Tony’s Track Days, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT

8/14                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

8/14                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/14-15           California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/14-15           Track Time Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/14-15           Yamaha Champions Riding School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/14-15           Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

8/14-16           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, ON

8/14-17           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, ON

8/16                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/16                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/16-17           California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/18                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/18                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

8/18                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/18-19           HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

8/18-19           (Mission) MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/18-20           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/19                 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

8/19                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/19-20           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR

8/19-20           AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/19-20           CCS Florida Roadracing Championship Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/19-20           Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

8/19-20           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/19-20           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days (Canada), Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

8/19-20           N2 Track Days, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

8/19-20           NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR

8/19-20           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/19-20           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/19-20           Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX

8/19-20           Total Control Training (School, Canada), Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

8/19-20           Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

8/19-20           WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central/Southeast Region, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

8/19-20           ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

8/20                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

8/20                 Florida Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

8/20                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

8/20                 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/20                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

8/20-21           Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/20-21           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/21                 Fishtail Riding School, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

8/21                 Penguin Riding School, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/21-22           California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/21-22           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/23                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/23-24           California Superbike School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/23-24           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

8/24                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

8/24                 HardNoX Track Dayz (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

8/24                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

8/24-25           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

8/25                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

8/25-26           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

8/25-27           ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

8/25-27           CMRA Series, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

8/25-27           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

8/26                 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/26                 NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New York Race Complex, Morrisontown, NY

8/26                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

8/26                 Total Control Training (School), Lakefield, Ontario, Canada

8/26-27           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR

8/26-27           CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

8/26-27           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Polecat Training Center, Fayetteville, TN

8/26-27           HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

8/26-27           Legion Moto Trackdays, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

8/26-27           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

8/26-27           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

8/26-27            N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

8/26-27            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

8/26-27           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

8/26-27           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

8/27                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

8/27                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

8/27                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

8/27                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

8/27                 Total Control Training (School), MCC Motorcycle Center, Villa Park, IL

8/27-28           Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

8/28-29           2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

8/28-29           The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

8/28-29           Total Control Training (School), Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

8/30                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

8/30-31           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

8/31-9/1          Total Control Training (School), Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow Track Being Repaved

Willow Springs Map: Willow Springs International Raceway officials plan to repave the first half of the iconic 2.5-mile mail track in August, with the rest of the track repaving scheduled for next year. Image courtesy Willow Springs.
Willow Springs Map: Willow Springs International Raceway officials plan to repave the first half of the iconic 2.5-mile mail track in August, with the rest of the track repaving scheduled for next year. Image courtesy Willow Springs.

Willow Springs Schedules Major Repaving Project

by Michael Gougis

The 2.5-mile circuit at Willow Springs International Raceway, informally known as “Big Willow” or “The Fastest Road In The West,” is scheduled for a major repaving project, a spokesperson for the track says.

“We are repaving the first half of Big Willow (2.5 mile course) from Turn One up through the Omega and down to Turn Six,” says Christine Banghart. “The repave will be well before Turn One so that even the faster cars will be on the new pavement before they need to start braking so there is no transition they have to worry about. We are planning to complete the other half this same time next year, if all goes to plan.”

Repaving the first half of the track is scheduled to start on or about August 7 and the track is scheduled to be closed until August 24.

The nine-turn circuit was built in 1953 and hosted its first race on November 23 of that year. It is noteworthy for the fact that it hosted the first FIM 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle race in North America, according to the track’s website, and the State of California declared Willow Springs International Raceway as a California Point of Historical Interest in 1996.

MotoGP: Marquez And Mir Eager To Get Back On Hondas At Silverstone

Marc Marquez (left) and Joan Mir (right) at the 2023 Repsol Honda MotoGP photo shoot. Photo courtesy Repsol Honda.
Marc Marquez (left) and Joan Mir (right) at the 2023 Repsol Honda MotoGP photo shoot. Photo courtesy Repsol Honda.

Repsol Honda Team back to full strength for MotoGP season restart in Silverstone

After five weeks away, the MotoGP World Championship resumes and begins an intense second half of the year at the historic Silverstone Circuit, Joan Mir back alongside Marc Marquez in the Repsol Honda Team.

At 5.9 kilometers long, Silverstone is not only one of the oldest circuits on the MotoGP calendar but also the longest. First used in 1947, the British track has undergone a number of changes before arriving at its current 18-corner layout. A mix of long straights, fast corners and tight and technical sections routinely produces close racing but 2023 sees a new challenge added as the MotoGP paddock returns to using ‘The Wing’ and changes the start – finish line to the Hamilton Straight as opposed to the National Pit Straight from the previous few visits.

The second half of the season is set to be an intense affair as the races come thick and fast, Marc Marquez taking full advantage of the break to prepare himself. Silverstone is what awaits this weekend, a circuit that has seen the #93 take three podiums – including a win in 2014. This year’s British Grand Prix will be about building and establishing growth for the second half of the year and beyond.

It will be a welcome return to action for Joan Mir as he is reunited with the Repsol Honda Team after an injury in Mugello. Now fully recovered, the #36 is fully motivated to continue working and improving with the team. Mir’s best finish at Silverstone is a ninth place in the premier class, achieved in 2021 on his way to third in the World Championship.

The entirety of the Repsol Honda Team is eager to return to the track and resume the hard work they have planned. Sunday’s race will take place at 13:00 Local Time, ahead of the Moto2 race as is usual for the British GP.

Marc Marquez

“We have enjoyed an important Summer Break, a chance to reset and recover after a demanding start to the year. From the physical and mental side, I come back to the track refreshed and ready to work. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in the Repsol Honda Team again and understanding the work that has been done over the break. Silverstone is a circuit where I have had a lot of good battles in the past. The most important is to get back on the bike, get back to working and try to improve on how the first half of the year has been.”

Joan Mir

“Our break was a bit longer than everyone else’s, but I am now fully recovered from the injury I suffered in Mugello. I’ve been back training and riding different kinds of bikes like normal for a few weeks now so I am feeling good physically. The goal for the weekend is to make the most of every session and get back into the mindset of MotoGP and racing after so many weeks away. It will be great to see everyone again and get back on the Honda RC213V.”

MotoAmerica: Even More From Brainerd International Raceway (Updated)

Tyler Scott. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Tyler Scott. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

More, from a press release issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC:

TYLER SCOTT AND VISION WHEEL M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI WIN AT BRAINERD

Suzuki GSX-R750 Earns Dramatic Supersport Victory

BREA, CA – Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer reigned supreme on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway as Supersport phenom Tyler Scott scored his first victory of the 2023 MotoAmerica season in dramatic fashion.

Race Highlights:

  •  Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki
    • Supersport
      • Tyler Scott came out on top of a last-lap thriller to earn his first MotoAmerica win of the season.
      • Teagg Hobbs fought his way back to 16th from last after running off track late in the race.
    • Superbike
      • Brandon Paasch broke into the top five for the first time in his short stint with the team.
      • Richie Escalante collected seventh, ending his run of six straight top fives.

 

Tyler Scott (70) captures his first victory in 2023 at Brainerd. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Tyler Scott (70) captures his first victory in 2023 at Brainerd. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott racked up his first victory of the season via a thrilling last-lap Supersport showdown. After settling into a blazing fast pace in second, Scott rallied after a red flag set the stage for a five-lap shootout to clinch the win. Scott leapt into the lead aboard his next-generation Suzuki GSX-R750 on the restart and controlled the race’s decisive stage. The 17-year-old Scott countered his opponent’s last-lap pass attempt and took the checkered flag in first to earn a hard-fought victory.

“We made a few changes and were able to push the pace,” Scott said after winning Team Hammer’s 130th AMA Pro/MotoAmerica race. “We were P1 in this morning’s warm-up session and going into the race I had a good feeling. It was a great race. I felt amazing on the bike for the entirety of the race. I can’t thank the whole Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team enough for all the hard work they’ve put in. Our last MotoAmerica win was Road America last year, so it’s been a while since we’ve been on the top step of the podium. I’m happy to be here, and we’re going to keep pushing to be better and better.”

 

Even though he had a tough weekend, Teagg Hobbs (79) had a lot of positive takeaways for the next race. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Even though he had a tough weekend, Teagg Hobbs (79) had a lot of positive takeaways for the next race. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

The race wasn’t as kind to teammate Teagg Hobbs. Hobbs ran inside the top five during the race’s first stint, but his ultimate finishing position was largely determined by an off-track excursion caused by a collision with another rider following the red flag. The up-and-comer dropped to last place but managed to pick up a handful of positions before taking the checkered flag in 16th position.

Hobbs said, “I ran off the track and was in last and only had a few laps to climb back up the order. Luck wasn’t going our way. We had a strong weekend and were fourth in the warm-up this morning and fifth in the race before the red flag. After the restart, it just didn’t go my way this time.”

 

Brandon Paasch (96) puts his GSX-R1000R into the top five in Race 2. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Brandon Paasch (96) puts his GSX-R1000R into the top five in Race 2. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Brandon Paasch continued his remarkably rapid acclimatization to Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki and the team’s Suzuki GSX-R1000R in the premier class. Despite his lack of seat time on the bike and riding at less than full fitness after breaking his back in March, Paasch battled up front, running as high as fourth. In the end, he collected a highly promising top-five finish in fifth.

“Today was better than Saturday,” Paasch said. “We’re getting closer with the setup, and we had more grip today. I was also riding better, for sure. I was able to see how the leaders were riding in the early laps, and I could see the little things they did better, like going through the corner a little faster but still getting the bike turned. As my back continues to heal, I’ll get stronger. Things are going well.”

 

Richie Escalante (54) had a tough ending to his weekend but is ready for the race in Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Richie Escalante (54) had a tough ending to his weekend but is ready for the race in Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Richie Escalante’s Sunday result only served to underline his continued progress by representing a minor disappointment compared to his recent string of strong results. Escalante had established himself as a regular up front, notching nine top-five finishes on the season aboard his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R – including the last six in succession – before today’s seventh-place result.

“It was a difficult race for us,” Escalante admitted. “The team and I tried to improve the bike even more, this morning, to improve the grip. It felt good this morning and for the first five laps of the race. After that, I did not have a good feeling from the front, so I did my best to collect as many points as I could for the championship. Overall, it was a good weekend for us, and I want to thank the team and my sponsors for everything. I will train hard, and we will concentrate on the next one since there will be three Superbike races again.”

The 2023 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will continue on August 18-20 at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania.

For more racing news, results, and special team content please visit https://suzukicycles.com/racing/road-racing.

ABOUT SUZUKI

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. (SMO) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and ECSTAR Oils & Chemicals via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles, Outboard Motors, and related products. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has business relations with 201 countries/regions. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.

ABOUT TEAM HAMMER

The 2023 season marks Team Hammer’s 43rd consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Race bikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 130 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 353 times, and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport.) The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA National Endurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.

ABOUT VISION WHEEL

Founded in 1976, Vision Wheel is one of the nation’s leading providers of custom wheels for cars and trucks, and one of the first manufacturers of custom wheels and tires for ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts. Vision Wheel looks beyond the current trends and to the future in developing, manufacturing, and distributing its wheels. Vision’s lines of street, race, off-road, American Muscle, and Milanni wheels are distributed nationally and internationally through a trusted network of distributors. Vision Wheel also produces the Vision It AR app to allow users to see how their wheel of choice will look on their vehicle before purchase and installation. For more information on Vision Wheel, visit www.visionwheel.com.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Chris Clark Racing:

Points on BIR racing debut for Chris Clark

 

Chris Clark (27). Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing.
Chris Clark (27). Photo courtesy Chris Clark Racing.

It was an eventful MotoAmerica Junior Cup weekend at Brainerd International Raceway for Chris Clark who was riding at the historic circuit for the first time.

Topping first qualifying in wet conditions, enabled him to further familiarise himself with the track layout and after a dry second qualifying session the #27 put his Kawasaki on the fifth row of the gird ahead of the two races.

He was running well on Saturday until a clutch issue put him out of the race. Sunday saw him perform well in morning warm-up before a spirited ride on Sunday afternoon once again saw him battling just outside of the top six until his chain jumped the sprocket. Lucky to stay on two wheels he crossed the line fourteenth at the flag.

The next round of the championship is in Pittsburgh in mid-August.

Chris Clark: “In qualifying one it was raining a ton so not many people went out – only me and five others. I figured I would go out to go and learn the track a bit more as I had never been to Brainerd. I ended up fastest but with a crash which was unfortunate. For qualifying two it went a little bit better for me. It was dry and I ended up in thirteenth place. I dropped two seconds off my dry time, and I thankfully didn’t crash. Qualifying two was important for us because we were testing out a new data logger and a whole new data system which went well. After starting in P13 I was in a battle for seventh but with about three laps left my clutch burnt up which was unfortunate but looking forward to a good race for tomorrow. I would say it was a pretty good second race up until the end. Starting again from thirteenth I got a decent start and after a few laps I was still hanging with the front group, until I lost touch and fell back a little bit. I was trying to get some good lap times down and stay in my current position but eventually the group behind me caught me. They all drafted by me and on the last lap when I was preparing to make my move one of the other riders the chain popped off and nearly took me out of the race. I lost touch with the group and ended up P14 at the flag.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Levi Badie Racing:

Levi Badie is unstoppable at Brainerd

 

Levi Badie (71). Photo courtesy Levi Badie Racing.
Levi Badie (71). Photo courtesy Levi Badie Racing.

Levi Badie produced arguably the greatest comeback in MotoAmerica Junior Cup history at Brainerd International Raceway, the Belgian running off track through the dirt before regrouping to claw back a plus four second deficit on the leading group to take his second win of the year.

Eighth on the grid, Levi showed his ability and race craft on Saturday to quickly move into contention at the front of the pack. A yellow flag overtake resulted in a penalty of ‘drop two positions’ but not even that could stop him from securing a superb second place at the flag.

Sunday’s second race was also looking good until a mistake saw Levi off the track and lucky to stay aboard. What looked like an impossible gap back to the leaders was whittled away lap by lap until with two to go Levi was back in contention. Up to third on the penultimate lap he executed his move for the win perfectly, holding on to take flag in first and with it move into P5 in the overall championship standings.

The next round of the series takes place at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, with Badie looking to be back on the box!

Levi Badie: “We started off on Friday with a good practice. I went to qualifying confident, but it didn’t work out the way I had expected. I was eighth. The race one strategy was to stay calm and come from the back. I passed on the yellow flag which wasn’t intentional, and then I had the sign to give two positions back which I did but race control didn’t see it and when came in the pitlane they didn’t let me do the podium, I was angry and had to go to protest again after Road America! The podium was already done and then I had to pick up the trophy from Hayden Bicknese and he had to pick up the trophy from Max Van so there was a whole big mess but, in the end, everything worked out. So, race two was going well until I missed my third braking marker. I went too wide and went into the dirt in turn twelve and I had to go through of the dirt. There was about a four second gap between me and the leading group and I was like ok just put your head down. In three laps I had closed the gap and there were still two laps left. I was thinking ok like I’m here now so I’m gonna finish this. I passed the two of the guys and was up to second and I knew Rossi (Moor) didn’t know I was strong in the ‘carousel,’ and I could pass him in that corner. He went defensive but I did a little short run, and I was able to hold him off until the finish line to get the victory. I had a lot of fun and I am looking forward to Pittsburgh.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:

MotoAmerica: Cody Wyman joins Altus Motorsports to compete in Stock1000 for the remainder of the season 

(Brainerd, MN) Cody Wyman had an impressive inaugural outing on the Altus Motorsports GSX-R1000 at Road America earlier this season. With Brandon Paasch moving up to Superbike with the M4 team, Altus was extremely excited to have Cody take the reins for the remainder of the 2023 MotoAmerica season.

In addition to adding Wyman, the Altus team brought Boyd Bruner on board as crew chief.

Stock1000:

The last time Cody Wyman rode the Alus Motorsports GSX-R1000 he was near the top of the charts straight away. But with the challenges with the conditions atBrainerd, the pace did not come easily. Cody qualified 9th. In the Stock1000 race 1, he finished in 9th. In the Sunday race, he took the checkered flag in 10th.

Cody Wyman: “It was a tough weekend at Brainerd. Between some bike issues and a crash, we didn’t have time to find a good setup. As a result, I was never really able to get comfortable on the bike. ”

Supersport:

It has been a difficult 2023 season for Jaret Nassaney. After a great 2022 season, he just had not found his groove in ‘23. The results from the MotoAmerica event at Brainerd may not show it but, by Sunday, Jaret was his most comfortable on the bike for the first time this year. He qualified 13th and finished 14th in race 1. On Sunday he felt even better on the bike and managed an 11th-place finish.

Jaret Nassaney: “We are finally moving in the right direction! Brainerd was not the results we want — or know I can get — but we are finally getting the bike figured out! Excited to continue the progress in Pittsburgh”

Junior Cup:

Alessandro Di Mario struggled to find a good setup at Brainerd. His pace was good enough to qualify 6th and was able to go with the lead group at the beginning of both Junior Cup races. He finished the weekend with a pair of 6th-place finishes and was lapping faster than the rest of the field but not quite quick enough to dice it up at the front. Di Mario heads to the next round looking for that last piece to the puzzle to allow him to battle for the podium.

Alessandro Di Mario: “We worked really hard to get the bike set up right but sadly didn’t get the results we were hoping for. I would like to thank the team for all their hard work and for making changes to make me feel more comfortable on the bike.”

George Nassaney: “The results may not show it but the Altus team had a good weekend in Minnesota. I am looking forward to Pitt Race and the rest of the season.”

Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Yamaha Motor Company, Barnett, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Maxima Racing Oils, Moto-D Racing, Bonamici, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., Ohlins, K-Tech, RS Taichi, Arai, Yoshimura, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, CarbonSmith, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing

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