Canadian Superbike: Revised 2023 Schedule Announced

David Swarts

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July 28, 2023

Canadian Superbike: Revised 2023 Schedule Announced

CSBK announces revised 2023 schedule

Toronto, ON – The Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship has announced a revised schedule of events for rounds four and five of the season, after last week’s cancellation of round three at Atlantic Motorsport Park.

Severe rain and flooding forced the immediate cancellation of round three at AMP on Saturday Morning, July 22. This was the first time in the 43-year history of the national series that an event was cancelled due to weather, in what was an unprecedented period of rain for both CSBK and the province of Nova Scotia.

A return to AMP will unfortunately not be possible in 2023, with a focus turned towards returning to the east coast in 2024.

As for the remaining 2023 schedule, CSBK officials have announced the following changes in an effort to restore as many national races as possible, while fulfilling the TSN broadcast schedule, initially set for 21 episodes covering the three pro classes.

At round four, set for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on August 18-20, the schedule will be amended to include one Friday make-up race for Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike and Bickle Racing Pro Twins, using the official grid set for Atlantic Motorsport Park and available only to the entrants of round three.

This will be the only official make-up race to carry over from AMP, as this was the only qualifying session to run as scheduled in dry conditions in round three, with Sebastien Tremblay (Sport Bike) and Andrew Van Winkle (Twins) on pole.

The rest of the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike and Bickle Racing Pro Twins schedule will remain unaffected, with the initial commitment of ten national races now becoming nine.

In the feature GP Bikes Pro Superbike category, round four at CTMP will remain as scheduled, with a completely new race scheduled at the final round at Shannonville Motorsport Park on Friday, September 15.

This will make each of the final two rounds of Pro Superbike a tripleheader, resulting in their commitment of eleven national races becoming ten.

It will be the first time two tripleheaders have been held in the same season, and the first to be held outside of CTMP after the format was debuted in 2021.

As for the amateur ranks, the final round at Shannonville will now become a full doubleheader, adding one race to each of AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike and Scorpion EXO Amateur Sport Bike.

These two categories will now go from seven national races to six, while Super Sonic Race School Amateur Lightweight and EBC Brakes Lightweight Pro/Am will drop from ten scheduled races to eight.

More details regarding entry fee changes will be provided at a later date.

These amendments will see 19 of the scheduled 21 episodes fulfilled for TSN broadcast purposes with Pro Superbike (ten episodes) and Pro Sport Bike/Pro Twins (nine episodes) races.

The remaining two episodes will show CTMP race one of the Lightweight Pro/Am class (never before shown on TSN), and a Shannonville highlight show covering Amateur Superbike race one and Amateur Sport Bike race two (not shown on TSN since 2010).

CSBK officials would again like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this unprecedented situation.

World Supersport: Bulega Best In FP1 At Autodrom Most

David Swarts

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July 28, 2023

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World Supersport: Bulega Best In FP1 At Autodrom Most

Championship point leader Nicolo Bulega posted the best lap time during World Supersport Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in the Czech Republic. Riding his factory Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2, the Italian covered the 2.6-mile (4.2 km) track in 1:35.437 to top the field of 31 riders.

Former MotoAmerica regular Valentin Debise, riding his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R6, was 11th in the session with a time of 1:36.639.

WSS FP1

WorldSBK: Redding Quickest In Wet FP1 At Most

David Swarts

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July 28, 2023

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WorldSBK: Redding Quickest In Wet FP1 At Most

Scott Redding was the quickest rider during wet WorldSBK Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in the Czech Republic. Riding his ROKiT BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR, the British racer lapped the 2.6-mile (4.2 km) road course in 1:33.926 to lead the field of 24 riders.

American Garrett Gerloff was ninth in the first practice with a time of 1:36.650 on his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR.

WSBK FP1

Krämer Motorcycles Introduces 138-Horsepower, 313-Pound GP2-890RR

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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Krämer Motorcycles Introduces 138-Horsepower, 313-Pound GP2-890RR

Krämer Motorcycles Announces the new 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR

Krämer Motorcycles is proud to announce the latest addition to its lineup of purpose-built track motorcycles: the 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR supersport.

The peak of performance, the new Krämer GP2-890RR debuts with class-leading specifications, including the best power-to-weight ratio in the category, with 138 hp on-tap and a ready-to-race weight of 313 lbs.

The highest evolution of the critically regarded GP2 platform, the RR-spec brings traction control and wheelie control to the offering, along with improved aerodynamics and refined chassis characteristics.

A limited-edition motorcycle, only 125 units of the Krämer GP2-890RR will be made for the global market, with each bike’s edition number engraved on the triple clamp.

“The Krämer GP2-890RR is the pinnacle of what we are capable of achieving with our GP2 racing platform, and therefore it is the first bike worthy of an ‘RR’ designation from our factory,” explained Markus Krämer, CEO and Founder of Krämer Motorcycles.

“We are immensely proud of the Krämer GP2-890RR and what it represents for our team, as it showcases our current level of capabilities as a motorcycle brand. The GP2-890RR is the perfect way to start this new chapter for our company, as we get ready to open our new factory and debut our new corporate branding.”

Propelling the Krämer GP2-890RR to the front of the pack is an 889cc parallel-twin motor from KTM, which produces 138hp (101 kW) at 10,100 rpm and 74 lbs•ft (100 Nm) of torque at 8,200 rpm. An increased redline of 11,500 rpm comes to the GP2-890RR as well, thanks to new lightweight engine internals and advanced engine management software.

Designed with true German engineering, the centerpiece of the GP2-890RR is its chromoly steel-trellis frame, which provides exceptional stiffness and rigidity, while helping bring the GP2-890RR to a staggeringly-light racing weight of 313 lbs (142 kg).

Additional weight savings comes from the unique fuel cell design, which uses a rotationally molded plastic fuel tank that doubles as the bike’s tail section. The fuel cell carries a maximum of 4.2 gallons (16 liters) of fuel, and holds it in an optimized position for weight distribution, even as the fuel level drops over the course of a race.

Befitting a motorcycle of this caliber, the 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR is equipped with premium components, including dual Brembo Stylema calipers, forged aluminum Dymag wheels, and top-shelf WP Apex Pro suspension pieces.

“A no-compromises race bike, the Krämer GP2-890RR exemplifies what is capable when your sole focus is on pure track performance,” said Jensen Beeler, Global Head of Sales at Krämer Motorcycles.

“We invite racers, track day riders, and the competition to come experience the Krämer GP2-890RR on the track, to see where the high-water mark has now been set in the supersport category.”

Available starting in September 2023, the Krämer GP2-890RR will be the first motorcycle to roll off the assembly line at Krämer’s new factory in Burghausen, Germany. It will also be the first Krämer motorcycle to carry the company’s new logo design, marking a new decade for Krämer Motorcycles.

Available in a “Brno Blue” matte finish (along with a “Brainerd Black” gloss paint option for the US market), pricing for the 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR is set at 41,990€ in Europe, $39,995 in the United States, £35,490 in the United Kingdom, CHF 41’990 in Switzerland, and $59,990 in Australia.

Engine

A sizable upgrade over the GP2-890R model, the new RR-spec sees its 889cc parallel-twin KTM motor making an additional 8hp thanks to some key changes to its internal components.

These changes include titanium connecting rods from Pankl, a high-compression piston also from Pankl, titanium valves (intake and exhaust), and a new camshaft with a racing-focused profile.

Other improvements include CNC machining of the cylinder head ports, 48mm throttle bodies, an improved ram-air system, and an optimized exhaust pipe.

These improvements bring the peak output of the Krämer GP2-890RR to 138 hp (101 kW) and 74 lb•ft (100 Nm) of torque — a healthy increase over the GP2-890R model as well as a noticeable power gain over the Krämer-made KTM RC 8C variant.

Beyond the spec-sheet, the Krämer GP2-890RR boasts an impressively flat torque curve throughout its entire rev range, and with a new quick-turn throttle tube (with 55° of rotation), getting on the power is not only quick, but also predictable.

Electronics

Further improvements to the powertrain come thanks to a new ECU configuration, using a Mectronik computer with an integrated six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU). This system provides the Krämer GP2-890RR with its traction control and wheelie control parameters, giving even more security to riders who are racing at the limits of tire adhesion.

The Mectronik ECU also allows for the use of a wide-band oxygen sensor, which measures the burn efficiency of the combustion chamber through the exhaust pipe, and changes the fuel mapping in real-time to ensure maximum power in all conditions.

Lastly, the Mectronik ECU is an open system, meaning that Krämer customers will be able to reprogram and flash the ECU with their own settings, or ones that they download from Krämer and other GP2-890RR owners. Krämer Motorcycles intends to support RR owners in the future with free software updates and upgrades.

Interfacing with the rider on the Krämer GP2-890RR is an AiM MXS 1.3 dash, which not only works as a full-color TFT head unit, but is also an impressive data-logging platform. With GPS lap times, a database of track maps, and fully connected to the bike’s internal sensors, the AiM MXS 1.3 allows riders to use the intuitive Race Studio software to study and perfect their track sessions.

Chassis

The Krämer GP2-890RR continues the company’s use of 25CrMo4 chromoly steel for its trellis-design frame, as the alloy provides the ideal stiffness and torsional rigidity for racing use.

Knowing that every rider is different, adjustment points can be made for the swingarm angle, steering-head angle, triple clamp offset, seat height, rearset position, and clip-on angle and length, all of which makes for a truly customizable motorcycle that fits riders of all sizes and skill levels.

Extra attention has been made to the cast aluminum swingarm on the GP2-890RR, with a progressive linkage added to the shock mount. Adding more feel at the bottom of the stroke, while also reducing pumping effects, the new linkage has been race-proven on the GP2-890RR in the British Superbike Championship, where Krämer has dominated the GP2 class.

Utilizing premium suspension pieces, at the front of the GP2-890RR, riders will find fully adjustable WP Apex Pro 7543 closed-cartridge forks. At the rear of the machine, there is a matching WP Apex Pro 7746 shock, which features both high-speed and low-speed compression settings, in addition to preload, rebound, and ride-height adjustments.

The settings on these suspension units have been optimized for the added power coming from the Krämer GP2-890RR engine, and they have been also modified for more adjustability in their settings, especially when compared to the suspension pieces on the Krämer GP2-890R and KTM RC8C.

Reigning-in that power are dual 290mm rotors, which are mated to Brembo Stylema calipers and a Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta master cylinder. Meanwhile, at the rear of the bike is a fully floating 230mm rear disc.

Lightweight and durable forged aluminum Dymag UP7X wheels complete the chassis package, with a 3.5” x 17” rim at the front, and a 6” x 17” rim at the back that can accommodate tires ranging from 180/60 to 200/55 in size. Pirelli Diablo Superbike SC1 slicks are fitted as standard, with their compound and carcass design best-complimenting the GP2-890RR chassis philosophy.

Fairing

To earn its “RR” designation, every part of the GP2 had to evolve in order to become the Krämer GP2-890RR, and that includes the already aerodynamic and eye-catching fairing design from the GP2-890R model.

Reducing the front cross-sectional area, while still covering more of the rider’s body from the wind, the new RR fairing improves not only the top-end performance of the GP2, but also helps reduce rider fatigue during long-race durations.

The new front fairing design also allows for a more powerful ram-air effect into the GP2-890RR’s airbox, helping boost the peak performance of the bike at high speeds.

The overall effect is a 9% improvement on the aerodynamic efficiency of the “RR” model over the “R” bike, and when coupled with the increased power from the revised 889cc motor, the top speed is increased by over 9 mph (15 km/h).

he bodywork ingenuity continues with a hallmark of Krämer design: the fuel cell doubling as the tail section of the motorcycle. 4.2 gallons (16 liters) of fuel can be held in the rotationally molded plastic tank. Lastly, an integrated rain light finishes the tail section’s shape and design.

The 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR will be finished in a “Brno Blue” matte paint, while the US market will also include a “Brainerd Black” gloss paint option.

New Factory

The 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR will be the first motorcycle to leave Krämer’s new factory in Burghausen, Germany. This brand new facility boasts 43,000 square feet of space – a three-fold increase over Krämer’s previous factory space.

The new facility will house Krämer’s entire production line, R&D department, testing and dyno center, as well as the company’s logistics backbone.

The Burghausen Krämer factory will also open its doors as a WP Suspension service center, specializing in road racing applications for WP components, and servicing customers from any brand of bike.

The epicenter of Krämer’s operations, Burghausen will serve as Krämer’s world headquarters, as the company continues to grow beyond its current network of eight countries and three continents.

New Logo

The launch of the Krämer GP2-890RR also marks the first use of the company’s new corporate branding and logo. The refresh marks Krämer’s tenth anniversary of operation, and embodies the company’s dedication to racing, with a race-track inspired lettering on its typeface, and a new “Thinking Ahead” shield logo.

With a passion of innovating on the race track, tirelessly supporting its customers, and a dedication to winning results, Krämer Motorcycles aims to usher in a new era for the company as it brings over a dozen new motorcycles to market in the next ten years.

Technical Specifications of the 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR

Engine	Four-Stroke, Twin-Cylinder, DOHC, 8-Valve, Liquid-Cooled
Displacement	889 cm³
Bore x Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Compression ratio	14:1 with High-Compression, Two-Ring Pankl Piston
Exhaust	Stainless Steel 2-1, 105 dB (103 dB with Insert)
Fuel System	Dell’Orto 48mm Throttle Body
Ignition	Mectronik MKE7 ECU with Ride-by-Wire and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
Dash	AiM MXS 1.3 Race GPS with Data Logger
Electronics	Adjustable Traction Control (9 Levels + Off), Adjustable Wheelie Control (5 Levels + Off), Pitlane Speed Limiter
E-Start	Standard
Mapping	Adjustable Engine Braking and Throttle Maps
Transmission	6-Speed
Clutch	PASC Slipper Clutch, Cable Actuated
Frame Type	Chromoly (25CrMo4) Steel-Trellis Frame, Powder Coated Red
Power	138hp @ 10,100 rpm
Torque	100 Nm @ 8,200 rpm
Seat Height	Adjustable
Curb Weight	313 lbs / 142 kg
Fuel Capacity	16 Liters (4.2 US Gallons)
Triple Clamps	CNC-machined, 26mm or 28mm Adjustable Offset Triple Clamps
Steering Damper	Standard, Hyper Pro RCS
Final Drive	DID ERV 520 Racing X-Ring Chain
Front Suspension	WP Apex Pro 7543, Closed-Cartridge, Fully Adjustable, Split-Function Damping with Krämer Shim Stack
Rear Suspension	WP Apex Pro 7746, Fully Adjustable, High & Low-Speed Compression, Remote Preload, Ride-Height, with Progressive Linkage
Suspension Travel	120mm (Front) / 140mm (Rear)
Front Brakes	Dual 290mm Full-Floating Rotors with Brembo Stylema Calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm Full-Floating Rotor with Brembo P2 Caliper
Front Wheel	Forged Aluminum Dymag UP7X 3.5″ x 17″
Rear Wheel	Forged Aluminum Dymag UP7X 6″ x 17″
Body	Fibreglass Fairing with Carbon/Kevlar Reinforcement (Painted), XPE Fuel Tank/Seat
Handlebars	CNC Handlebar Clamps with Replaceable Tubes
Air Filter	Cleanable Racing Air Filter
Quickshifter	Standard, Up/Down
Crash Pads	Frame, Forks, Fuel Cell, & Brake Lever Guard

Über Krämer Motorcycles

Founded in 2013, Krämer Motorcycles has stood for the design of lightweight motorcycles built exclusively for the race track for around 10 years. With the EVO2-690R supermono racebike, Krämer Motorcycles has positioned itself in motorcycle racing with strong supermono performance right from the start of the company’s history. In 2020, the model family was expanded to include the GP2 motorcycles, which are equipped with an 890cc twin engine – the latest model, the GP2-890RR, was launched in Brno (CZ) in July 2023. The 2023 model lineup includes four main models, the EVO2-690S, the EVO2-690R, the GP2-890R and the GP2-890RR.

WorldSBK: Riders Address Silly Season Rumors At Autodrom Most

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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WorldSBK: Riders Address Silly Season Rumors At Autodrom Most

Outspoken ahead of Most

The 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is just days away from the summer break but 2024 is stealing the show on Thursday. From major rumours surrounding some of the biggest names, to pre-round form and objectives for the weekend, WorldSBK’s media day had all the juicy bits, and we’ve put them all in one place.

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK): “Toprak’s seat is the big one to be filled… everything’s ongoing, but it’s all rumours right now”

Speaking ahead of the round about rumours linking him to a shock switch from Kawasaki to Yamaha for 2024, Jonathan Rea addressed the reports, albeit by not mentioning his current existing deal with Kawasaki for next year: “I’m quite excited! I feel like I have some unfinished business at Most as I’ve never won a race here! We’ve had some good momentum at Donington Park and Imola, so I feel more comfortable with the bike, so let’s hope I can fight in the front group. Like in the last few races, the target has to be the podium, to head into summer in a healthy condition and then we’ll be looking towards the last part of the season. 400 starts makes me feel quite old but it’s something else! At this time of the year, there’s always rumours and stories and I guess Toprak’s seat is the big one to be filled. From my side, nothing really to say on my future; I will sit down with my wife, kids and family to understand it. I’m sure everything is ongoing, but it’s all rumours right now.”

Scott Redding (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “There was a little bit of a miscommunication… an opportunity at Kawasaki isn’t something I’ve looked into”

Speaking about the announcement that eventually never came and instead having to make an announcement the following week about his future, Scott Redding addressed the hot potato again: “There was a little bit of a miscommunication, actually. Not too much to say after that. I thought there would’ve been something. In the end, there was no news, so I had a little bit of peace and quiet for the rest of the weekend! An opportunity at Kawasaki isn’t something I’ve looked into because it came out of nowhere. Is it rumours again? Is there something behind it? It’s not really my business. My job is to focus on what I’m doing here at the moment. We know this year has been a little bit more difficult for us, even at our strong circuits. I feel like here is somewhere we can have a good weekend. With the tyres, it’s new for everybody, so it could help us a little bit more.”

Andrea Dosoli (Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager): “A long list of riders, we’re not in a rush”

Yamaha Motor Europe’s Road Racing Manager Andrea Dosoli spoke about Yamaha’s increase in revs, as well as the 2024 line-up, keeping quiet on the latter: “About the RPM, the rules gave us the possibility to ask for concessions and we’ve took this opportunity and chosen the 250rpm. It’s something that our riders will use if needed. We’re monitoring all available riders and it will take time before we make a decision. We’ll comment on this only when we have our rider line-up defined. It’s a long list of riders. We’re not in a rush.”

Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “We’re talking… we’ll see what’s going on”

Sticking with 2024 talk, Michael Ruben Rinaldi didn’t say too much, perhaps alluding to a potential change: “After Imola, my focus was to get in the best shape again and that’s what I did. I trained in the proper way, did a lot of physio, and on Monday I went to train with a Panigale V4 R at Mugello to understand how I was on the bike. Physically, I’m better than Imola. The news will be after Most. At the moment, I cannot say anything because we are still talking. Before the next round in September, I will have an update. We are talking. Our goal is to keep racing with a good package, and we will see what’s going on. For now, I’m focused on this weekend, and, after that, we will focus on next year.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK): “This year is completely different!”

Toprak Razgatlioglu is looking forward to Most, where he’s the most successful rider: “I’m very happy to come back to Most because I enjoy this track a lot. Last year, I took two wins here. This year is completely different because everyone is very fast. It looks like the weather is a bit strange this weekend. Maybe it rains, maybe it doesn’t. It’s not possible to say before the race but Alvaro is very strong here. I’m still trying to fight with him again. Last year, he was riding very well and this year he’s riding much better; I think he’s stronger than last year. I think the 2021 stoppie was 214 or 216 metres, something like that! But, also, 200 metres is enough. Last year, I didn’t try for the stoppie, maybe we’ll do it again!”

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati): “The Championship is long… it’s not over!”

After a fall last time out at Imola, Championship leader Alvaro Bautista spoke of the dynamic ahead of Most: “This Championship is so good because we have a lot of points to play for each weekend. It’s nice because you think the Championship is long and, for sure, it’s not over. I’m not thinking about the Championship or the points. I’m just trying to take it race by race. I’m trying to do my best. It doesn’t matter about the points. I want to be the best rider I can be. The tyres are harder than last year at Most so it’s even more difficult. We have the same tyres as Phillip Island but they are different tracks because the speed is so high and you force the tyres a lot. In those tracks where you don’t need to stop the bike too much and accelerate from low speed, it’s easier to use the hard compound because you have high corner speed.”

Iker Lecuona (Team HRC): “About my future… I’ll know this weekend but I can’t say!”

Aiming to bounce back, Iker Lecuona is aiming for a strong Czech Round, whilst also looking ahead to his future: “This year, we’ve struggled a lot. We’ve started the weekends with a lot of problems on the bike, we always need to change the base. We can’t find the base to use at every track. We need to work a lot more than the other riders. This tells us something on the bike is not correct. I still don’t know about my future. I can’t say until the moment we have everything closed but, from my side, I hope this weekend I’ll know a little bit more. Right now, honestly, I don’t know. I’ll know this weekend, but I can’t say! It depends on the project. Next week, I have a chance to go again but with LCR this time. MotoGP™ is the top, I’ve always said this.”

Oliver Konig (Orelac Racing MOVISIO): “I would like to stay in WorldSBK”

A home-hero is in the house this weekend, as Oliver Konig plans to deliver something special: “I’m so excited because it’s one of my favourite tracks. I don’t have one favourite turn or sector. I like the braking into the first corner. I’m not good like Toprak! His stoppie from two years ago is legendary. I like this turn. Right now, we don’t know anything 100%. We are trying to find the best solution for me for 2024. I would like to stay in WorldSBK.”

Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): I’ve still got nothing to worry about with my future!”

Michael van der Mark is more than happy to be back in action: “Finally, I’m back on the grid! I’m really excited! I wanted to come back earlier but we had to be smart and have a little bit of patience. I wanted to do a race before the summer break; I don’t think we have any expectation. We just want to do this race and get back up to speed. Missing four rounds is tough as you’ll be missing some sharpness. I need to stay calm, enjoy riding the bike and go step by step. In the summer break, we have a test and we’ll be ready for Magny-Cours. I’ve still got nothing to worry about with my future!”

Ducati Releases Limited-Edition Monster 30° Anniversario

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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Ducati Releases Limited-Edition Monster 30° Anniversario

Monster 30° Anniversario: Ducati celebrates the motorcycle symbol of the naked world

The Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer pays tribute to the motorcycle that changed the world of two wheels with a special model

The Monster 30° Anniversario version features a tricolour livery celebrating Made in Italy and will be produced in a limited and numbered series of 500 units

It is the lightest Monster ever thanks to benchmark components that enhance its sportiness and dynamic qualities

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 27 July 2023 – Ducati celebrates 30 years of the Monster with a model in a numbered series limited to 500 units. The Monster 30° Anniversario version is the Bologna based manufacturer’s tribute to a motorcycle that revolutionized the world of two wheels and which since 1993 has won over the passion of more than 350,000 Monsteristi all over the world.

The Monster has always been this: a sporty engine, perfect for road use, chassis derived from the Superbike, wide handlebars and no fairing. An idea as simple as it is effective, which made it possible to create the motorcycle that reinvented the naked segment and which over the years has evolved several times while always remaining faithful to the original idea.

This special version also maintains the iconic features of the Monster models: an unmistakable style and maximum fun on the road. Its true nature emerges at the very first glance thanks to the Tricolour 30th Anniversary livery inspired by the sportiest Monsters of the past. This livery celebrates Made in Italy, of which Ducati is an ambassador, and is embellished by the gold colour of the rims, specially made for this model, and of the Öhlins NIX30 fork. Other distinctive elements of this model are a seat embellished with an embroidered 30-year logo and the dedicated animation of the dashboard that starts when the ignition is switched on. Finally, each motorcycle is made unique by a plate on the upper clamp with the model’s name and copy number, certificate of authenticity and dedicated motorcycle cover.

The Monster 30° Anniversario is equipped with components which, in addition to enhancing its appearance, also improve its dynamic qualities and allow it to arrive at a curb weight of 184 kg, or 4 kg less than the standard model, already the benchmark in the category for lightness. This milestone is even more important if we consider that components, and therefore weight, such as the steering damper and the windshield have been added compared to the standard model.

The Monster, a modern reinterpretation of the original recipe, is a light, easy-to-handle and fast motorcycle. It is powered by the Testastretta 11° engine, a liquid-cooled 4-valve twin-cylinder with desmodromic timing and 111 horsepower. An extremely reliable and undemanding engine from the point of view of maintenance, thanks to main intervals spread over time (15,000 km for oil changes and 30,000 km for valve clearance checks). It has a full power delivery curve at all revs, especially at medium-low ones, the most used on the road. This means a more responsive engine, which translates into greater riding pleasure.

Extremely functional and effective, the chassis of the new Monster transfers the inspiring principles of the Ducati Superbikes to a road bike. The engine is load-bearing, and a Front Frame is connected to it which conceptually recalls that of the Panigale V4.

The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension boasts a fork that is 0.6 kg lighter than the one used on the Monster and Monster+, and improves the feeling, as well as increasing ground clearance and consequently lean angle. The suspension setup is sporty, and this allows the Monster 30° Anniversario to give great fun when riding on mixed roads, but also between the curbs of a circuit. The Öhlins equipment is completed with an adjustable steering damper that increases precision and accuracy at the highest pace.

The braking system features Brembo Stylema® front calipers (-0.4 kg than the ones on the Monster) and aluminium flanges for the 320 mm front brake discs (0.5 kg lighter than standard on the Monster) and makes the Monster 30° Anniversario perform better in braking and nimbler thanks to a reduction of inertia at the front end. The bike’s nimble character is further improved thanks to the brand-new forged rims, which reduce unsprung weight by 1.86 kg , decreasing the moment of inertia of the front wheel by 21.8% and the rear by 26.9%.

The electronics of the Monster are at the top of the segment. Standard equipment includes ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control, all of which can be adjusted to different levels of intervention. The sporty character of the new Monster 30° Anniversario is also highlighted by the Launch Control which ensures lightning-fast starts. This top-of-the-range motorcycle equipment, which also includes the adoption of a lithium battery that contributes to the reduction of the total weight of the motorcycle, allows the Monster 30° Anniversario to safely express its performance.

The three Riding Modes – Sport, Road and Wet – allow the Monster’s character to be shaped according to the rider’s tastes and needs. Everything is easily managed through the handlebar controls and the 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard, featuring racing graphics that recall those of the Panigale V4, with a large rev counter and a complete set of information on the left, including that of the gear engaged.

Main model equipment

“30° Anniversario” celebrative livery with Tricolore style*
Plate with bike name and number (XXX/500)*
Dedicated dashboard animation at the key-on*
Sport rider seat shape with logo*
937 cm3 Testastretta 11° engine
Max Power: 111 CV @ 9.250 rpm
Max torque: 9,5 kgm @ 6.500 rpm
Street-legal Termignoni slip-on*
Kerb weight: 184 kg *
Aluminium front frame
Lightened, GFRP subframe
Aluminium swingarm
Öhlins steering damper*
Öhlins NIX30 fork *
Öhlins rear shock *
Forged Aluminium wheels (-1.86 kg/- 4 lb vs Monster cast wheels) *
Front and rear mudguards in carbon fibre*
Full-LED lighting system with sweeping indicators
Color, 4.3” TFT cockpit with fuel level and gear indicator
Riding Modes (3 configurations) recalibrated according to the new chassis. New Wet Riding Mode *
Cornering ABS on 3 levels, with front-only mode
DTC (8 levels) and DWC (4 levels)
Launch Control (3 levels)
Brembo front brake setup; 320 mm discs with aluminium inner flanges, Stylema® monobloc calipers, radial master cylinder and synthered pads*
Hydraulic clutch command, radial master cylinder
Seat height: 840 mm
DQS up/down
Li-Ion battery*
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires*
Front cowl*
Passenger seat cover*
Dedicated bike cover*
Certificate of authenticity*

*Exclusive equipment for Monster 30° Anniversario

MotoAmerica: Can Fores Continue His Win Streak At Brainerd?

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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MotoAmerica: Can Fores Continue His Win Streak At Brainerd?

Forés Puts His Perfect Record On The Line At Brainerd This Weekend

Will Xavi Forés Keep His Undefeated Supersport Streak Alive In Minnesota?

IRVINE, CA (July 27, 2023) – If someone has won the first eight races of what will be a 16-race championship, is it too early to start talking about a perfect season?

When it comes to Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Racing’s Xavi Forés, the answer may just be a big fat “no.” With eight straight MotoAmerica Supersport wins, including two “Extended” race wins at Barber Motorsports Park and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and with six of those coming at racetracks the Spaniard had never seen before, a perfect season is most definitely not out of the question. Four months into his first season of MotoAmerica racing and Forés has proven that he’s not only fast, but he’s a quick study and he’s not prone to making mistakes. Bottom line: He’s a difficult man to beat.

With eight wins under his belt, Forés will put his perfect record on the line again this coming weekend when the MotoAmerica series takes on Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota – another racetrack that’s new to the well-seasoned rookie.

The win streak is really the only thing to talk about as far as the Supersport Championship goes. Put it this way, if this was a prize fight, they’d stop it. But let’s go ahead and look beyond Forés and we find there is still a fight worth watching. It just happens to be for second place.

Forés has a 100-point lead in the 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship over Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Stefano Mesa, who is having his best MotoAmerica season with four second-place finishes behind you know who. And Mesa is just six points ahead of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott with the youngster’s scorecard featuring three podium finishes. A single point behind Scott comes Squid Hunter Racing’s Josh Hayes – the four-time AMA Superbike Champion still chasing the all-time win record across all classes. Hayes will be a busy boy this weekend as he will be doing double-duty as he fills in for the injured Cameron Petersen on the second Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing YZF-R1 in the Medallia Superbike class.

So, if we you were to throw Forés’s domination out the window there would be three riders separated by just seven points fighting for the title. But Forés has made sure that’s not the case.

Mission King Of The Baggers – Indian Comes Home

Indian is hoping some home cooking will fix what ails them as they chase victory at the track nearest to home this weekend. With rival Harley-Davidson winning seven of the eight Mission King Of The Baggers races so far in 2023, the Indian boys will be going all out to put a stop to that in their backyard.

But it won’t be easy.

H-D Screamin’ Eagle’s Kyle Wyman pulls into the Brainerd paddock with five wins in seven races and as the championship points leader, albeit by just five points over Vance & Hines/Mission/Harley-Davidson’s James Rispoli with his perfect 2023 finishing record. Rispoli won the season opener at Daytona and has six podiums in the eight races.

Rispoli, meanwhile, is only 13 points ahead of his teammate Hayden Gillim, with the veteran taking his first-ever Mission King Of The Baggers win in race one at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca a few weeks ago.

The first non-Harley in the point standings is the Indian Motorcycle/Progressive/Mission Foods Indian Challenger ridden by defending series champion Tyler O’Hara. O’Hara has four podiums on the year but has yet to win a race in 2023. Don’t expect O’Hara to give up until the final checkered flag has been thrown.

Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands/Indian’s Bobby Fong sits behind O’Hara in the title chase but is the last Indian rider to win a race in 2023 with that win coming in race two at Road America the first weekend of June.

Steel Commander Stock 1000 – Back On Track

The Steel Commander Stock 1000 class, which has been on hiatus for two rounds as the MotoAmerica series headed west, will be back in action at Brainerd International Raceway.

Orange Cat Racing’s Ezra Beaubier probably can’t remember what his BMW looks like, but he most definitely can recall that he leads the championship by 31 points. Beaubier has five podiums, including three wins in the first six races, and that puts him well clear of his teammate Kaleb De Keyrel with the Minnesota native returning to the site of his first-ever road race.

De Keyrel, meanwhile, has his hands full with Travis Wyman Racing’s Travis Wyman with Wyman winning his first race of the season the last time out at Road America. Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim is hoping the second half of the season goes better than the first. Even though the veteran has won two races, he trails Beaubier by 37 points. Tom Wood Powersports’ Nolan Lamkin rounds out the top five.

Junior Cup – The Kids Are Back

Like the Steel Commander Stock 1000 class, the MotoAmerica Junior Cup was another class that didn’t make the trip west. Thus, they will return this weekend with round four.

Bad Boys Racing’s Avery Dreher leads the series standings by 26 points after scoring four wins and six podiums in the six races. Dreher is trailed by SportbikeTrackGear.com’s Max Van who has four second-place finishes on his scorecard. Bicknese Racing’s Hayden Bicknese is third, 19 points behind Van and 21 points ahead of Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing’s Rossi Moor. Badie Racing’s Levi Badie rounds out the top five in the title chase as we head to Brainerd.

Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. – Much Moore To Come

Xavi Forés isn’t the only rider who arrives in Minnesota without a blemish on their season. The other is Mikayla Moore who has won all four Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. events in 2023. And she’s done so in dominant fashion.

Not sure you’d find many takers on her win streak stopping anytime soon.

Defending series champion Kayleigh Buyck is second in the championship with three second places, trailing Moore by 40 points. Buyck, meanwhile, is just two points ahead of Sonya Lloyd and her three podium finishes in the four races.

Pre-Brainerd Support Class Notes

Bobby Fong won last year’s Mission King Of The Baggers race at Brainerd International Raceway. Fong made some impressive passes along the way in topping Travis Wyman and Tyler O’Hara in the lone Baggers race.

The two Junior Cup races a year ago went to Kayla Yaakov and Max Van. Yaakov beat Joseph LiMandri Jr. and Cody Wyman with Van besting Yaakov and Wyman.

Rocco Landers was unstoppable in the two Supersport races last year with the youngster beating eventual class champion Josh Herrin in both races. Josh Hayes was third in both.

There was only one Stock 1000 race at Brainerd last year, and the win went to Corey Alexander, giving him a a 33-point lead in the Stock 1000 Championship as he departed Minnesota. Alexander beat Brandon Paasch and Andrew Lee in taking the win.

Kayleigh Buyck scored the victory in the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. over Chloe Peterson and Jennifer Chancellor at BIR a year ago.

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

MV Agusta Offering Four-Year Warranty On All 2023 Models

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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MV Agusta Offering Four-Year Warranty On All 2023 Models

100 DEALERS, 4 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY AND ONE SPECIAL EDITION LAUNCHED THE SUPERB FIRST HALF OF 2023 FOR MV AGUSTA

The sixth month of the partnership between MV Agusta and PIERER Mobility AG has just concluded closing the first successful period of a collaboration that is already bringing the Schiranna-based brand to the height to which it belongs.

100 Dealers

The MV Agusta distribution network, which is being re-established with the target of opening 180 selected retail stores within the end of 2023, has reached the 100th business partner at the very beginning of July, perfectly on target with the objectives set by the board.

MV Agusta dealerships are being appointed worldwide among the best already-existing MV dealerships, the best selected PIERER Mobility AG retailers and business partners coming from the premium automotive industry.

Enhanced customer care: 4-year warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance

The first half of 2023 saw a crucial milestone for MV Agusta being set: a 4-year factory warranty is now provided on all model year 2023 bikes. Such a strategic decision represents a further step ahead towards the customer-centric approach that the Schiranna-based brand is implementing in every aspect of the business. The 4-year warranty comes not only as a plus to MV Agusta customers, but it is also a clear proof of the trust that the company has in its fully Made-in-Italy motorcycles, and in the processes that each bike goes through before being sent to their customers.

On top of that, allowing owners to focus only on the pleasure of riding their MV Agustas, in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Spain and UK (more countries to follow), MV Agusta provides a service activated lifetime 24/7 roadside assistance included in the purchase of any MV Agusta motorcycle.

Customers, in case of an issue, are looked after through repair on the spot, towing to an authorised MV Agusta dealer/service point, technical assistance, transportation to destination and many other services such as replacement vehicle, repatriation of the vehicle from abroad, accommodation etc.

The icing on the cake: the Dragster RR SCS America

The icing on the cake of the first six months of 2023 for MV Agusta, is represented by the launch of a new exclusive limited edition: The Dragster RR SCS America edition.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the launch of the iconic 750 S, which flaunted the colours of the American flag, this latest 300-units America edition pays homage to a bloodline of red, white and blue MV Agusta motorcycles that have celebrated, in the last five decades, the importance of MV’s most relevant market.

Available only for the North American market, the Dragster RR SCS America, has already generated unbelievable interest.

VIP Customers were, in fact, given the opportunity of previewing the model before the public reveal and, at the moment of the launch, most of the units were already allocated, further proving how MV Agusta is considered as more than just a motorcycle brand by enthusiasts and collectors.

Luca Martin (COO and Board Member – MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.) “With the purchase of an MV Agusta, customers enter a brand that stands for the highest quality and attention to detail combined with the superb customer-centric approach of our renewed dealer network. I am proud of what we have been able to achieve in the first half of 2023, and I must credit the team in Varese for their commitment and for how well everyone has been able to work together with our new partner, PIERER Mobility AG. These initial results are just a taste of what the future of MV Agusta will look like.”

AMA Thanks Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers For Record-Breaking VMD Event

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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AMA Thanks Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers For Record-Breaking VMD Event

AMA Thanks Partners, Supporters and Attendees Who Made 2023 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Royal Enfield a Record-Breaking Event

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield — one of the largest single-weekend events in all of motorcycling, including North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet — brought tens of thousands of motorcyclists from around the country and the world to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 21-23, for three jam-packed days of racing, riding and vintage-bike fun.

Organized and co-promoted by the American Motorcyclist Association, along with facility owner and co-promoter Green-Savoree Racing Promotions, the annual event raises funds for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that helps fund the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of motorcycling in America.

“Each year the AMA takes great pride in organizing AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which provides motorcyclists with a weekend of celebrating vintage bikes, spending time with friends, and the chance to enjoy the freedom offered by two wheels,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “This event wouldn’t be possible without a long list of partners, supporters and volunteers. We appreciate them all, and everyone who attended from the diverse motorcycling community, for enabling us to raise money for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.”

The Grand Marshal for the 31st running of the event was AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and jack-of-all-trades motorcycle racer Steve Wise, who spent time greeting fans, participating in question-and-answer sessions and signing autographs. Each day, he also led the Lap of History aboard a Royal Enfield kindly provided to him by the presenting sponsor of the event — Royal Enfield North America.

“Having AMA Hall of Famer Steve Wise at Vintage Motorcycle Days was so cool and appropriate,” said Editorial Director Mitch Boehm. “What he did during his career — winning nationals in motocross, Supercross and road racing, and winning the annual Superbikers event twice — is amazing, and something that will never be done again. Being back at Mid-Ohio, where he won that AMA Superbike national in ’83, was really special for him, and the fans loved seeing and hearing from him. Good stuff.”

AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula thanked the many companies who provided financial support for the event.

“A huge thank you to Permco, who was our Title Sponsor this year,” Kula said. “We also greatly appreciate Royal Enfield, who stepped up as the event’s Presenting Sponsor. Old Bike Barn, Biltwell, Federal Motorcycle Transport, ICON Motorsports, Kenda Tire, Total Energies, B’laster, Triumph, American Motor Drome Company, Bad Ass Gnomes, Classic British Motorcycle Club, Concerned Veterans of America, Glockner Oil, Iron Pony, Vapor Honing Technologies, Mimi & Moto, Moto Motion, Skidmark Garage, Smart Massage, SSR Motorsports, Motorcycles and Coffee, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club and Vintage Rides all generously supported the event.

“Our friends at Royal Enfield and Triumph,” Kula continued, “also had demo bikes for attendees to test ride all weekend. We can’t thank them, and all of these companies enough, because all the proceeds help support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.”

Kula added his appreciation for the hundreds of vendors who made up the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet. They not only provide financial support for the AMA Hall of Fame, but they bring a fun, distinct atmosphere to the event that motorcyclists won’t find anywhere else.

Along with being the Presenting Sponsor of the event, Royal Enfield also brought its one-of-a-kind Project Origin bike — an authentic, working replica of the company’s very first motor-bicycle originally constructed in 1901, which was painstakingly rebuilt using old photographs and promotional ads from the turn of the century — to the event. Project Origin was on display throughout the event, and on Saturday evening, Royal Enfield historian Gordon May — one of the only people on the planet who can operate the motorbike — rode the bike on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course track, which was its inaugural ride on North American soil. The motor-bicycle also closed out the final Lap for History on Sunday with another lap around the track for cheering fans.

“Project Origin has been a 30-year passion project of Royal Enfield historian Gordon May,” said AMA Director of Marketing and Communications Joy Burgess, “and we’re grateful that Royal Enfield brought this piece of motorcycle history along to the event. To see the 1901 replica get a push start and go around the 2.4-mile road racing track was a special moment, and it only seems appropriate that Royal Enfield history would be made at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.”

AMA Director of Membership Amanda Donchess expressed her appreciation of the AMA members who helped make the event a success.

“It’s always great to meet and hear from our members at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Donchess said, “and they showed up in a huge way this year. We appreciate all the members who came out, and the new ones who joined.

“A record-breaking number of members joined over the weekend,” Donchess continued, “and we’re already looking forward to seeing them next year.”

In addition to AMA President & CEO Rob Dingman, several other AMA Board members were in attendance volunteering and supporting the event, including Directors Brad Baumert, Chris Cox, Mark Hosbach and Gary Pontius. They supported the event in racing, swap meet operations and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame collections management, among other activities.

Many AMA members, as well as AMA-chartered and partner organizations, showed up to the event as volunteers as well.

“Over 100 volunteers — including 84 AMA member volunteers, volunteers from our partner Motorcycle Ohio and from AMA-chartered organization the Christian Motorcyclist Association — came out to help with the event,” said AMA Volunteer Coordinator Bob Davis. “We can’t thank them enough for committing their time and effort to help make the weekend a success.”

Vintage racing at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days brings in thousands of race entries every year in vintage motocross, trials, hare scrambles, flat track and road racing.

“We enjoyed one of the most successful events in history,” said AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier, “and none of it could be accomplished without the support of our racing partners and volunteers. They provide the foundation needed to put on this great event every year, and we appreciate their efforts.

“The Roadracing World Action Fund is one of our most important racing partners,” Pelletier continued, “and we appreciate them providing us with soft barriers for the road-race course.”

Pelletier also thanked BAJA MX Inc. for motocross operations and racing registration, WERA for road race operations, Mandy Mastin for hare scrambles operations, announcer Kevin Kelly, Trials Inc. for the trials event, the Christian Motorcycle Association for flagging duties, motocross track builder Jeff Beerbower/Log Road MX, MX Referee Ray Bergeron, Race Line Ministries (Mark and Dawn Merical) and Rapid 2-Way, Brian Kozicki Events for AV assistance, Ryan Rutkowski and Connor Torrel for installation and maintenance of soft barriers, and the many race officials.

For flat track racing, special thanks to Ashland County Fairgrounds, Chris and Jamie Daronco for racing registration and scoring, and all the flaggers and race officials who made the evening a success.

AMA Chief Operating Officer James Holter expressed appreciation for the AMA’s most important operational partner for the event, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

“Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is one of the few facilities in the country that can accommodate all the activities that make AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days what it is: motorcycling’s most varied event,” said Holter. “That wouldn’t be possible without the experienced and professional team that runs the track. Led by Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust, track personnel work behind the scenes to make sure fans, sponsors and AMA staff are safe, entertained and free to have fun and do their jobs.”

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the country’s premier celebration of vintage motorcycles and one of the largest single-weekend motorcycle events each summer. To learn more about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, read stories from the event and see photos, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

WorldSBK: Yamaha Rev Limit Increased Ahead Of Czech Round

David Swarts

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July 27, 2023

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WorldSBK: Yamaha Rev Limit Increased Ahead Of Czech Round

Yamaha rev limits updated ahead of the Acerbis Czech Round

On the eve of the Acerbis Czech Round, the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) have announced that rev limits in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will be updated.

As per article 2.4.3.3 of the regulations, Yamaha have elected to use five concession points to benefit from a 250-rpm rev limit increase from this round onwards.

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

Canadian Superbike: Revised 2023 Schedule Announced

July 28, 2023

The top three in the Canadian Pro Superbike championship remain unchanged after the trip to Nova Scotia, with the cancellation of round three due to severe flood damage near Atlantic Motorsport Park. Defending champion Ben Young (1) currently trails Alex Dumas (23) in the standings, with Sam Guerin (2) third. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.