MARIETTA, Ga. – July 25, 2023 – Four-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will join Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne this weekend for MotoAmerica Superbike Round 6 at the Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Hayes is filling in for Cameron Petersen, who is sitting out the remaining rounds to repair a wrist injury and return to full fitness for 2024. In addition to racing the Attack Performance prepped Yamaha YZF-R1 this weekend in Superbikes, Hayes will be continuing his title campaign in the Supersport class aboard the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“We welcome Josh Hayes to our team this weekend. His record of success and commitment to Yamaha speaks for itself. I know it will be difficult to jump in and immediately be competitive, but we are confident he will meet the challenge. We also wish Cameron a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. The last time we replaced a rider mid-season due to injury was in 2001, Jason Pridmore, and he came back to win a championship. We look forward to meeting our fans and putting on a good show at BIR.”
Josh Hayes – Squid Hunter Racing/Yamaha
“It’s unfortunate that this is the circumstance and Cam is missing so much riding, but I’m excited to stand in and contribute in any way I can for Yamaha and the team. Hopefully, I can learn and adapt to the Superbike quickly and maybe even contribute to its development with some significant time on the bike. I’m still really focused on success in Supersport on my Squid Hunter R6, and I appreciate their dedication every weekend. We’re looking to have a great weekend at Brainerd.”
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).
Ducati World Première 2024: the presentation of Ducati’s new models kicks off on 27 July
A journey in six legs that will end on 7 November during which the Bologna based company’s new-for-2024 models will be unveiled
It will be possible to follow the Ducati World Première 2024 on the Ducati.com website and the Ducati social networks
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 July 2023 – The Ducati World Première season, the series of events with which the Bologna-based manufacturer has been presenting its new products for the following season for the last few years, is starting again.
After the excellent results obtained in the first six months of 2023, both on a commercial and sporting level, the time has come to start looking to the future. In fact, the journey that will take two-wheel enthusiasts to many different places will start on 27 July: from the desert to mountain roads, passing through cities and obviously circuits.
The first appointment will celebrate one of the most iconic models of the Bologna-based manufacturer and the series, which will resume on 19 September, will then unveil a new bike every two weeks until 7 November, an opportunity to celebrate one of the most representative bikes in Ducati’s history.
The six legs dedicated to Ducati’s new products for 2024 will be covered on the Ducati.com website and on the Bologna-based company’s social media networks and the new models will all be visible live starting from Thursday 10 November, when EICMA 2023 will open to the public.
Below is the calendar of all the episodes of the Ducati World Première 2024:
27 July 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 1
19 September 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 2
3 October 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 3
19 October 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 4
2 November 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 5
7 November 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 6
The complete Press Kits of the models unveiled in each episode will be available on Ducati Media House.
MotoAmerica: Cody Wyman joins Altus Motorsports to compete in Stock1000 for the remainder of the season
(ALTUS, OK) Cody Wyman had a very impressive outing on the Altus Motorsports GSX-R1000 at Road America earlier this season. With Brandon Paasch moving up to superbike with the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team, Altus is extremely excited to have Cody take the reins for the remainder of the 2023 MotoAmerica season.
Cody Wyman: “I can’t wait to get back on the Altus Suzuki. We showed some potential at Road America and I felt poised for a couple of good finishes on the weekend. Last year I had a solid weekend on the 400 at Brainerd, so I’m looking forward to getting back there on the 1000. The goal is to keep chipping away at this big bike, fight for the podium, and put myself in a good position towards the end. Big thanks to George Nassaney and Altus crew for bringing me back on!”
In addition to adding Wyman, the Altus team has also brought Boyd Bruner on board as crew chief.
George Nassaney: “We can’t wait to see what Cody can do on the bike with more time. At Road America, he jumped on the bike Friday morning and was impressive straight away. He is a great rider and his amazing attitude is a wonderful addition to our crew. And Boyd Bruner is well-known and respected in the MotoAmerica paddock. It has been a rough season for the team. I am hopeful that the addition of Cody and Boyd will be the stabilizing force we need to have fun and enjoy some success for the remainder of the 2023 season and lay a foundation for 2024.”
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Yamaha Motor Company, Barnett, 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
Introducing: the all-new motogp.com and MotoGP™ app!
Check out the new home of the world’s most exciting motorsport and our new official MotoGP™ app
Monday, 24 July 2023
MotoGP™ has a new online home! The new-look motogp.com has now launched across all six languages – available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish – giving the world’s most exciting motorsport an exciting new home on the web. The re-imagined website puts an incredible range of content and resources at fans’ fingertips, making sure every fan can get the best of the sport whenever and wherever they want.
The new MotoGP™ app has also launched for iOS and Android with the same mission: more MotoGP™ than ever, and more user friendly than ever. The app also has a fresh new look and will be the place to be for MotoGP™ content on the move, becoming a true pocket companion for millions of fans around the world. It’s not merely a new look, however, as motogp.com and the MotoGP™ app have been completely re-imagined from zero to create the best possible experience for all users – from established fans to new audiences looking to get to know the sport and everyone in between.
NEW LOOK, NEW FOCUS
The home page is now a true portal to the sport. Top stories, breaking news, fresh content and exclusive videos are all easy to see and find on the home page. From time schedules to the calendar, recent results and more, it’s all at users’ fingertips – even before they decide where exactly they want to take a deeper dive.
Each menu now has a range of visible and accessible options, from tickets, hospitality experiences and the MotoGP™ store, to quick access to VideoPass, TimingPass, results, the GameHub and information on the riders and teams racing in the world’s most exciting motorsport. Then, navigating further, each section has been re-designed with the user in mind, showcasing not only the best of the sport but the most relevant content for everyone visiting.
THE RACE CENTRE
The all-new Race Centre is THE place to be during a race weekend. Fans can watch sessions and races live on VideoPass, see live timing and stay on top of everything related to the Grand Prix – including quick links to other relevant content for that event. That puts live sessions, OnDemand content, related videos and interviews, reports and news about the Grand Prix all in one place – making sure fans get the best out of MotoGP™ every time we’re on track.
THE FANS ARE IN THE HOT SEAT
For fans with a particular focus, there are also options to customise their experience. Anyone looking for more content about their favourite rider can get just that by letting the site know who they’re cheering for. Then, that’s what they’ll get – and with content on every rider, team and personality coming thick and fast, there’s never a shortage of fresh articles and videos. And this is just the beginning!
More features are already in the pipeline for our millions of fans around the world, making sure the experience will only get better and better. So make sure to check out the all-new motogp.com and download the new app for iOS or Android now, with a whole new world of MotoGP™ waiting for you… and even more to come!
2023 VRRA Vintage Festival – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Bowmanville, Ontario, August 11-13, 2023 – Team Obsolete is pleased to announce that Dave Roper will be riding Team Obsolete’s ex-Agostini MV Agusta 350cc “triple,” and the Surtees AJS 350 Special at this year’s Vintage Festival [at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park].
Agostini won several 350cc FIM World Championships on the MV Agusta. And in the 1960’s Mike Duff and Peter Williams dominated the “Junior” class on the Surtees with many podium placings behind the MV’s. We are grateful for the invitation from the VRRA.
We have had many wonderful racing weekends with this very enthusiastic group of passionatti.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Vanson Leathers, AVON Tyres and Red Line Synthetic Oil.
Argentinean Round cancelled; new final round venue to be announced
The Argentinean Round, the curtain closer of the 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, which was scheduled to take place on October 13th-15th at the Circuito San Juan Villicum, has been cancelled. This decision is due to the intense electoral calendar faced by the country, which has led to a complex situation affecting the daily lives of people, provinces, and businesses.
Considering the proximity of upcoming national and provincial elections, Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO), Grupo OSD, and the San Juan government have chosen to suspend the event at the San Juan Villicum circuit.
Furthermore, the round was scheduled on the eve of a government transition in the province, and it has been decided to wait and keep the schedule of events open for the new administration, showing respect for the political context and allowing proper planning for events of the magnitude of WorldSBK.
The FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization will soon announce a new venue that will host the final round of the 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season.
Bridewell does the double to be crowned Monster Energy King of Brands
Tommy Bridewell, the Monster Energy King Of Brands. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Tommy Bridewell had never won a Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Brands Hatch before today, but the BeerMonster Ducati rider celebrated a double victory to add to his tally and be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands winner.
After yesterday’s first win in the Championship for Ryan Vickers, the weekend featured five different riders on the podium representing four different teams and three different manufacturers.
In race two, Bridewell got his day off to a winning start as he fought to the front of the pack and then pulled the pin in the closing stages to have an edge of 2.406s at the chequered flag.
Kent had initially hit the front of the pack ahead of Christian Iddon, Vickers and Jason O’Halloran. However, the lead changed on the second lap as Iddon grabbed the advantage with a move down the inside at Paddock Hill Bend.
Kent recaptured the lead at Surtees a lap later, but Iddon instantly attacked back to put the Oxford Products Racing Ducati back ahead. Vickers and O’Halloran were equally looking for their chance to make a move, but on lap seven Dean Harrison crashed heavily at Paddock Hill Bend and the BMW Safety Car was deployed. The DAO Racing Kawasaki rider was unhurt in the crash, meanwhile Josh Owens also tipped off at Graham Hill Bend.
Iddon was then back in the lead when the race resumed, but Bridewell was moving through the pack and by lap 12 he was fighting at the front and he made a decisive move at Hawthorns to head his rivals.
Bridewell then made his charge, breaking the pack whilst behind it became an intense run to the finish with five riders fighting for the final two podium positions. It was Iddon and Kent who held the advantage to secure consecutive top three finishes backing up their podium finishes in the wet yesterday with a repeat performance in the dry with Glenn Irwin fighting through to fourth ahead of Vickers and O’Halloran.
Race three became an intense five-rider race-long fight for victory in the final action of the weekend, with it coming down to the final lap between Bridewell and his BeerMonster Ducati teammate Irwin and BikeSocial Sprint Race winner Vickers.
At the start of the race, Josh Brookes was caught up in the pack and crashed out at Paddock Hill Bend unhurt. Meanwhile at the front, Kent had dived into the lead ahead of Bridewell, Iddon and Kyle Ryde, who later retired from the race on the LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha.
Iddon then took the lead on the second lap and he was holding the advantage until lap 12 when Bridewell had edged ahead with a move at Hawthorns. The lead group had become a five-rider freight train and Bridewell was holding the advantage over Iddon, Irwin, Vickers and Kent.
Irwin moved into second at Surtees on lap 15, pushing Iddon back to third and then the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider was under attack from Vickers who made his move at Stirlings.
On the last lap, both Irwin and Vickers were hunting Bridewell but it wasn’t enough to deny him the double victory with just 0.237s covering the top three at the chequered flag.
As Bridewell claimed a second win, Irwin fought back to finish on the podium for the first time this weekend, whilst Vickers ended the event on a high with third place.
Iddon held off Kent to take fourth place with O’Halloran completing the top five for McAMS Yamaha. In the closing stages, Lee Jackson was able to get ahead of Leon Haslam on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad with rookies Charlie Nesbitt and Max Cook completing the top ten.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati)
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.406s
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +2.463s
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +2.512s
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +2.732s
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +3.039s
Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +3.351s
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.821s
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team) +8.473s
Jack Kennedy (Mar-Train Yamaha) +8.598s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati)
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +0.133s
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.237s
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.000s
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +3.481s
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +4.744s
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.343s
Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) +7.373s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing) +8.046s
Max Cook (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +13.706s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati) 258
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) 223.5
Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 181
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 177
Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) 172
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 158.5
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 143
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki 142.5
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 138
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) 100
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Tommy Bridewell
BeerMonster Ducati
“It’s been a great weekend in all aspects. To win one BSB race is an achievement so to win two in a day shows how confident I am and how I feel within myself, with the bike and with the team.
“I’m really proud of what we’re doing at the moment. I’m thinking more about what I’m doing which is allowing me to analyse more, understand more, and learn more and all of that combined is helping me go faster.
“In the final race, I knew Glenn would be there with me but it’s testament to the hard work we’re doing on Friday and Saturday that I could hold him off and it’s all about maintaining the good momentum we have. To be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands is great!”
MotoAmerica regular Kayla Yaakov, age 16, finished second overall in the Yamaha bLU cRU R7 Cup event July 23 at Circuit Alcarras, in Spain.
Yaakov led most of Race One but was passed on the last lap by Eric Molina Perez, who won the 12-lap race by 0.188 second over Yaakov.
In Race Two, Yaakov was in a three-bike battle for the lead when a red flag ended the 12-lap race prematurely after 11 laps. Molina Perez got the Race Two and overall event win by 0.104 second over Yeray Saiz Marquez with Yaakov third, just 0.461 second behind the runner-up.
Editorial Note: Scroll down to see raw drone video footage of the flooding and bridge damage shot by the TSN crew.
AMP Update as of Sunday, July 23
Shubenacadie, NS – Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship officials are happy to confirm that progress on ensuring the safe departure of everyone at Atlantic Motorsport Park has officially begun Sunday morning, July 23.
In conjunction with local emergency services, work has started on installing a temporary bridge on the main road in and out of the facility (North Salem Road), which has suffered significant erosion in the wake of extreme rainfall and flooding early Saturday morning.
As this is a difficult and complicated process with no estimated time of completion, CSBK officials stress that no one leaves the facility until work is finished in order to avoid delaying the exit of all involved and/or causing additional unsafe road closures.
CSBK officials will issue an update as soon as it is deemed safe to leave the facility.
This is a customary response in extreme weather scenarios like the one witnessed across Nova Scotia with record rainfall this weekend.
More updates will be provided when the temporary bridge is safely installed, at which point CSBK officials will do all they can to ensure the quick departure of everyone at AMP.
CSBK staff continue to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the facility, and thank those for their patience during this process.
Tommy Bridewell won Bennetts British Superbike Race Two Sunday at Brands Hatch, in England. Riding his BeerMonster Ducati Panigale V4 R, Bridewell won the 20-lap race by 2.4 seconds. It was his fifth win of the season.
Christian Iddon was the runner-up on his Oxford Products Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, just 0.057 second ahead of Danny Kent and his Lovell Kent Racing Honda.
Americans Julian Correa and Eli Banish finished 11th and 16th, respectively, in R&G British Talent Cup Race Two Sunday at Brands Hatch.
Josh Hayes (4) riding a Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike earlier this season at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Yamaha.
Hayes to Fill in for Petersen at Brainerd
MARIETTA, Ga. – July 25, 2023 – Four-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will join Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne this weekend for MotoAmerica Superbike Round 6 at the Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Hayes is filling in for Cameron Petersen, who is sitting out the remaining rounds to repair a wrist injury and return to full fitness for 2024. In addition to racing the Attack Performance prepped Yamaha YZF-R1 this weekend in Superbikes, Hayes will be continuing his title campaign in the Supersport class aboard the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager
“We welcome Josh Hayes to our team this weekend. His record of success and commitment to Yamaha speaks for itself. I know it will be difficult to jump in and immediately be competitive, but we are confident he will meet the challenge. We also wish Cameron a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. The last time we replaced a rider mid-season due to injury was in 2001, Jason Pridmore, and he came back to win a championship. We look forward to meeting our fans and putting on a good show at BIR.”
Josh Hayes – Squid Hunter Racing/Yamaha
“It’s unfortunate that this is the circumstance and Cam is missing so much riding, but I’m excited to stand in and contribute in any way I can for Yamaha and the team. Hopefully, I can learn and adapt to the Superbike quickly and maybe even contribute to its development with some significant time on the bike. I’m still really focused on success in Supersport on my Squid Hunter R6, and I appreciate their dedication every weekend. We’re looking to have a great weekend at Brainerd.”
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).
Ducati will unveil six new-for-2024 models beginning July 27. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Ducati World Première 2024: the presentation of Ducati’s new models kicks off on 27 July
A journey in six legs that will end on 7 November during which the Bologna based company’s new-for-2024 models will be unveiled
It will be possible to follow the Ducati World Première 2024 on the Ducati.com website and the Ducati social networks
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 July 2023 – The Ducati World Première season, the series of events with which the Bologna-based manufacturer has been presenting its new products for the following season for the last few years, is starting again.
After the excellent results obtained in the first six months of 2023, both on a commercial and sporting level, the time has come to start looking to the future. In fact, the journey that will take two-wheel enthusiasts to many different places will start on 27 July: from the desert to mountain roads, passing through cities and obviously circuits.
The first appointment will celebrate one of the most iconic models of the Bologna-based manufacturer and the series, which will resume on 19 September, will then unveil a new bike every two weeks until 7 November, an opportunity to celebrate one of the most representative bikes in Ducati’s history.
The six legs dedicated to Ducati’s new products for 2024 will be covered on the Ducati.com website and on the Bologna-based company’s social media networks and the new models will all be visible live starting from Thursday 10 November, when EICMA 2023 will open to the public.
Below is the calendar of all the episodes of the Ducati World Première 2024:
27 July 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 1
19 September 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 2
3 October 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 3
19 October 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 4
2 November 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 5
7 November 2023: Ducati World Première – Episode 6
The complete Press Kits of the models unveiled in each episode will be available on Ducati Media House.
Cody Wyman (172) on an Altus Motorsports Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
MotoAmerica: Cody Wyman joins Altus Motorsports to compete in Stock1000 for the remainder of the season
(ALTUS, OK) Cody Wyman had a very impressive outing on the Altus Motorsports GSX-R1000 at Road America earlier this season. With Brandon Paasch moving up to superbike with the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki team, Altus is extremely excited to have Cody take the reins for the remainder of the 2023 MotoAmerica season.
Cody Wyman: “I can’t wait to get back on the Altus Suzuki. We showed some potential at Road America and I felt poised for a couple of good finishes on the weekend. Last year I had a solid weekend on the 400 at Brainerd, so I’m looking forward to getting back there on the 1000. The goal is to keep chipping away at this big bike, fight for the podium, and put myself in a good position towards the end. Big thanks to George Nassaney and Altus crew for bringing me back on!”
In addition to adding Wyman, the Altus team has also brought Boyd Bruner on board as crew chief.
George Nassaney: “We can’t wait to see what Cody can do on the bike with more time. At Road America, he jumped on the bike Friday morning and was impressive straight away. He is a great rider and his amazing attitude is a wonderful addition to our crew. And Boyd Bruner is well-known and respected in the MotoAmerica paddock. It has been a rough season for the team. I am hopeful that the addition of Cody and Boyd will be the stabilizing force we need to have fun and enjoy some success for the remainder of the 2023 season and lay a foundation for 2024.”
Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Yamaha Motor Company, Barnett, 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
MotoGP has launched a new website and app. Image courtesy Dorna.
Introducing: the all-new motogp.com and MotoGP™ app!
Check out the new home of the world’s most exciting motorsport and our new official MotoGP™ app
Monday, 24 July 2023
MotoGP™ has a new online home! The new-look motogp.com has now launched across all six languages – available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish – giving the world’s most exciting motorsport an exciting new home on the web. The re-imagined website puts an incredible range of content and resources at fans’ fingertips, making sure every fan can get the best of the sport whenever and wherever they want.
The new MotoGP™ app has also launched for iOS and Android with the same mission: more MotoGP™ than ever, and more user friendly than ever. The app also has a fresh new look and will be the place to be for MotoGP™ content on the move, becoming a true pocket companion for millions of fans around the world. It’s not merely a new look, however, as motogp.com and the MotoGP™ app have been completely re-imagined from zero to create the best possible experience for all users – from established fans to new audiences looking to get to know the sport and everyone in between.
NEW LOOK, NEW FOCUS
The home page is now a true portal to the sport. Top stories, breaking news, fresh content and exclusive videos are all easy to see and find on the home page. From time schedules to the calendar, recent results and more, it’s all at users’ fingertips – even before they decide where exactly they want to take a deeper dive.
Each menu now has a range of visible and accessible options, from tickets, hospitality experiences and the MotoGP™ store, to quick access to VideoPass, TimingPass, results, the GameHub and information on the riders and teams racing in the world’s most exciting motorsport. Then, navigating further, each section has been re-designed with the user in mind, showcasing not only the best of the sport but the most relevant content for everyone visiting.
THE RACE CENTRE
The all-new Race Centre is THE place to be during a race weekend. Fans can watch sessions and races live on VideoPass, see live timing and stay on top of everything related to the Grand Prix – including quick links to other relevant content for that event. That puts live sessions, OnDemand content, related videos and interviews, reports and news about the Grand Prix all in one place – making sure fans get the best out of MotoGP™ every time we’re on track.
THE FANS ARE IN THE HOT SEAT
For fans with a particular focus, there are also options to customise their experience. Anyone looking for more content about their favourite rider can get just that by letting the site know who they’re cheering for. Then, that’s what they’ll get – and with content on every rider, team and personality coming thick and fast, there’s never a shortage of fresh articles and videos. And this is just the beginning!
More features are already in the pipeline for our millions of fans around the world, making sure the experience will only get better and better. So make sure to check out the all-new motogp.com and download the new app for iOS or Android now, with a whole new world of MotoGP™ waiting for you… and even more to come!
Team Obsolete’s ex-Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta 350cc triple. Photo courtesy Team Obsolete.
2023 VRRA Vintage Festival – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Bowmanville, Ontario, August 11-13, 2023 – Team Obsolete is pleased to announce that Dave Roper will be riding Team Obsolete’s ex-Agostini MV Agusta 350cc “triple,” and the Surtees AJS 350 Special at this year’s Vintage Festival [at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park].
Agostini won several 350cc FIM World Championships on the MV Agusta. And in the 1960’s Mike Duff and Peter Williams dominated the “Junior” class on the Surtees with many podium placings behind the MV’s. We are grateful for the invitation from the VRRA.
We have had many wonderful racing weekends with this very enthusiastic group of passionatti.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Vanson Leathers, AVON Tyres and Red Line Synthetic Oil.
San Juan Villicum Circuit, in Argentina. Photo courtesy of Dorna.
Argentinean Round cancelled; new final round venue to be announced
The Argentinean Round, the curtain closer of the 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, which was scheduled to take place on October 13th-15th at the Circuito San Juan Villicum, has been cancelled. This decision is due to the intense electoral calendar faced by the country, which has led to a complex situation affecting the daily lives of people, provinces, and businesses.
Considering the proximity of upcoming national and provincial elections, Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO), Grupo OSD, and the San Juan government have chosen to suspend the event at the San Juan Villicum circuit.
Furthermore, the round was scheduled on the eve of a government transition in the province, and it has been decided to wait and keep the schedule of events open for the new administration, showing respect for the political context and allowing proper planning for events of the magnitude of WorldSBK.
The FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization will soon announce a new venue that will host the final round of the 2023 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season.
Bridewell does the double to be crowned Monster Energy King of Brands
Tommy Bridewell, the Monster Energy King Of Brands. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Tommy Bridewell had never won a Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Brands Hatch before today, but the BeerMonster Ducati rider celebrated a double victory to add to his tally and be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands winner.
After yesterday’s first win in the Championship for Ryan Vickers, the weekend featured five different riders on the podium representing four different teams and three different manufacturers.
In race two, Bridewell got his day off to a winning start as he fought to the front of the pack and then pulled the pin in the closing stages to have an edge of 2.406s at the chequered flag.
Kent had initially hit the front of the pack ahead of Christian Iddon, Vickers and Jason O’Halloran. However, the lead changed on the second lap as Iddon grabbed the advantage with a move down the inside at Paddock Hill Bend.
Kent recaptured the lead at Surtees a lap later, but Iddon instantly attacked back to put the Oxford Products Racing Ducati back ahead. Vickers and O’Halloran were equally looking for their chance to make a move, but on lap seven Dean Harrison crashed heavily at Paddock Hill Bend and the BMW Safety Car was deployed. The DAO Racing Kawasaki rider was unhurt in the crash, meanwhile Josh Owens also tipped off at Graham Hill Bend.
Iddon was then back in the lead when the race resumed, but Bridewell was moving through the pack and by lap 12 he was fighting at the front and he made a decisive move at Hawthorns to head his rivals.
Bridewell then made his charge, breaking the pack whilst behind it became an intense run to the finish with five riders fighting for the final two podium positions. It was Iddon and Kent who held the advantage to secure consecutive top three finishes backing up their podium finishes in the wet yesterday with a repeat performance in the dry with Glenn Irwin fighting through to fourth ahead of Vickers and O’Halloran.
Race three became an intense five-rider race-long fight for victory in the final action of the weekend, with it coming down to the final lap between Bridewell and his BeerMonster Ducati teammate Irwin and BikeSocial Sprint Race winner Vickers.
At the start of the race, Josh Brookes was caught up in the pack and crashed out at Paddock Hill Bend unhurt. Meanwhile at the front, Kent had dived into the lead ahead of Bridewell, Iddon and Kyle Ryde, who later retired from the race on the LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha.
Iddon then took the lead on the second lap and he was holding the advantage until lap 12 when Bridewell had edged ahead with a move at Hawthorns. The lead group had become a five-rider freight train and Bridewell was holding the advantage over Iddon, Irwin, Vickers and Kent.
Irwin moved into second at Surtees on lap 15, pushing Iddon back to third and then the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider was under attack from Vickers who made his move at Stirlings.
On the last lap, both Irwin and Vickers were hunting Bridewell but it wasn’t enough to deny him the double victory with just 0.237s covering the top three at the chequered flag.
As Bridewell claimed a second win, Irwin fought back to finish on the podium for the first time this weekend, whilst Vickers ended the event on a high with third place.
Iddon held off Kent to take fourth place with O’Halloran completing the top five for McAMS Yamaha. In the closing stages, Lee Jackson was able to get ahead of Leon Haslam on the ROKiT BMW Motorrad with rookies Charlie Nesbitt and Max Cook completing the top ten.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 2 result:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati)
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.406s
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +2.463s
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +2.512s
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +2.732s
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +3.039s
Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +3.351s
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.821s
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad Team) +8.473s
Jack Kennedy (Mar-Train Yamaha) +8.598s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch, Race 3 result:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati)
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) +0.133s
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.237s
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +2.000s
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) +3.481s
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +4.744s
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +6.343s
Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) +7.373s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing) +8.046s
Max Cook (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki) +13.706s
Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:
Tommy Bridewell (BeerMonster Ducati) 258
Glenn Irwin (BeerMonster Ducati) 223.5
Kyle Ryde (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 181
Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 177
Leon Haslam (ROKiT BMW Motorrad Team) 172
Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 158.5
Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 143
Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings Kawasaki 142.5
Ryan Vickers (LAMI OMG Racing Yamaha) 138
Danny Kent (Lovell Kent Racing Honda) 100
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
Tommy Bridewell
BeerMonster Ducati
“It’s been a great weekend in all aspects. To win one BSB race is an achievement so to win two in a day shows how confident I am and how I feel within myself, with the bike and with the team.
“I’m really proud of what we’re doing at the moment. I’m thinking more about what I’m doing which is allowing me to analyse more, understand more, and learn more and all of that combined is helping me go faster.
“In the final race, I knew Glenn would be there with me but it’s testament to the hard work we’re doing on Friday and Saturday that I could hold him off and it’s all about maintaining the good momentum we have. To be crowned the Monster Energy King of Brands is great!”
Kayla Yaakov in action during a Yamaha bLU cRU R7 Cup event in Spain. Photo courtesy David Yaakov.
MotoAmerica regular Kayla Yaakov, age 16, finished second overall in the Yamaha bLU cRU R7 Cup event July 23 at Circuit Alcarras, in Spain.
Yaakov led most of Race One but was passed on the last lap by Eric Molina Perez, who won the 12-lap race by 0.188 second over Yaakov.
In Race Two, Yaakov was in a three-bike battle for the lead when a red flag ended the 12-lap race prematurely after 11 laps. Molina Perez got the Race Two and overall event win by 0.104 second over Yeray Saiz Marquez with Yaakov third, just 0.461 second behind the runner-up.
Alex Dumas (23) was set to start this weekend's Canadian Superbike races from pole position, but extreme flooding in the area of Atlantic Motorsport Park has caused the event to be cancelled. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK.
Editorial Note: Scroll down to see raw drone video footage of the flooding and bridge damage shot by the TSN crew.
AMP Update as of Sunday, July 23
Shubenacadie, NS – Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship officials are happy to confirm that progress on ensuring the safe departure of everyone at Atlantic Motorsport Park has officially begun Sunday morning, July 23.
In conjunction with local emergency services, work has started on installing a temporary bridge on the main road in and out of the facility (North Salem Road), which has suffered significant erosion in the wake of extreme rainfall and flooding early Saturday morning.
As this is a difficult and complicated process with no estimated time of completion, CSBK officials stress that no one leaves the facility until work is finished in order to avoid delaying the exit of all involved and/or causing additional unsafe road closures.
CSBK officials will issue an update as soon as it is deemed safe to leave the facility.
This is a customary response in extreme weather scenarios like the one witnessed across Nova Scotia with record rainfall this weekend.
More updates will be provided when the temporary bridge is safely installed, at which point CSBK officials will do all they can to ensure the quick departure of everyone at AMP.
CSBK staff continue to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the facility, and thank those for their patience during this process.
A scene from a previous Bennetts British Superbike event at Brands Hatch. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Tommy Bridewell won Bennetts British Superbike Race Two Sunday at Brands Hatch, in England. Riding his BeerMonster Ducati Panigale V4 R, Bridewell won the 20-lap race by 2.4 seconds. It was his fifth win of the season.
Christian Iddon was the runner-up on his Oxford Products Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, just 0.057 second ahead of Danny Kent and his Lovell Kent Racing Honda.
Americans Julian Correa and Eli Banish finished 11th and 16th, respectively, in R&G British Talent Cup Race Two Sunday at Brands Hatch.
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