BMW And Barber Motorsports Park Donate To All Kids Bike

David Swarts

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February 2, 2024

BMW And Barber Motorsports Park Donate To All Kids Bike

BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival Partner to Donate All Kids Bike Bicycles to Leeds Primary School in Alabama.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 2, 2024 . . .BMW Motorrad USA, in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival, the premier vintage motorcycle fan gathering in the U.S., have joined together to deliver twenty-four brand new All Kids Bike balance bicycles, helmets, pedal conversion kits, one instructor’s bike and rolling storage racks to the very excited kindergarten class of Leeds Primary School in Leeds, Alabama.

In 2023, BMW Motorrad USA celebrated the 100 Year Centenary of the BMW Motorcycle brand by hosting the very first Motorrad Days Americas in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. The event drew the largest crowd in Vintage Festival history and was a great celebration of the motorcycling community. The Kids Zone at BMW Motorrad Days Americas featured All Kids Bike bicycles for younger attendees to enjoy on an “off-road” obstacle course, because one is never too young to experience The Spirit of GS and to be part of the amazing rider community.

Supporting the rider community, both young and old, and both motor and pedal-powered, is why BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival partnered with All Kids Bike to make this important donation to Leeds Primary School.

“We are excited and proud to be able to join hands with the Barber Vintage Festival and with All Kids Bike to help the next generation learn how to ride bicycles.” said Luciana Francisco, Head of Marketing and Product, BMW Motorrad USA. “Many of us began our lifelong passion for two wheels on a bicycle and there is no more fun way to learn good balance, important motor skills, and get exercise, than on a bicycle. We are honored to be part of the new bicycle riding course during physical education classes at Leeds Primary.”

Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of Strider Education Foundation, the nonprofit that operates All Kids Bike, expressed her gratitude for BMW Motorrad USA and Barber Vintage Festival’s partnership “I commend the support of generous donors like BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival and their recognition of the profound importance of the All Kids Bike program, which empowers us to bring the joy of riding to countless children, fostering not only physical skills but also a sense of freedom, confidence, and happiness that will positively impact their lives for years to come. And potentially create future motorcycle enthusiasts.”

All Kids Bike

All Kids Bike launched in 2018 with a simple mission: to give every child in America the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike in school. Its Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE program, which is active in over 1,000 schools across all 50 states, includes everything needed to teach thousands of students at a school for 7-10 years: teacher training and certification; a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, and helmets; an instructional bike for the teacher; 2 rolling metal bike storage racks, and access to a resource portal and live support for the life of the program. With substantial underwriting from the Strider Education Foundation, the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program is on track to teach over one million kids to ride over the 10-year lifespan of the program. In 2023, All Kids Bike added an Inclusive Learn-to-Ride Program to empower middle and high school students and adults with developmental disabilities with the life skill of riding a bicycle. For more information, please visit www.allkidsbike.org.

Barber Vintage Festival

The Annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad takes place at Barber Motorsports Park. This is a celebration of vintage motorcycles and one of the largest motorcycle festivals in the world. With thousands of vintage motorcycles onsite during the weekend there is plenty for the vintage motorcycle enthusiast to love. Over 80,000 spectators will be onsite to enjoy three-days of Vintage motorcycle racing, fan zone, stunt shows, swap meet with over 600 vendors, and demo rides. The Park is also home to the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum featuring the world’s largest Vintage motorcycle collection. During the weekend the Museum is open extended hours and features seminars, speakers, and demonstrations. This is a must-see event.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers,145 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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February 2024

Magazine Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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February 1, 2024

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On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich showed up at Chuckwalla Valley
Raceway to ride the Suzuki GSX-8R, a streetbike destined for MotoAmerica Twins Cup Racing. Photo by Kevin Wing.

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Inside Info: BMW Scores Record Sales; Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST Has Bagger Racing Tech; Kawasaki Launches 451cc ICE/Electric Hybrids That Accelerate Like A 1000; Triumph 660 Daytona Triple, and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: Kevin Schwantz’s 1993 Championship Suzuki RGV500/XR79

Intro: Suzuki’s GSX-8R On The Street and Track

Army Of Darkness: Shattered Cases And Plastic Trophies

Hanging With: Cameron Beaubier, The Prodigal Son Of MotoAmerica Superbike

RACING

MotoGP Analysis: Going Deeper Inside MotoGP’s AI Revolution

MotoGP Analysis: Jorge Martin Prefers Enemies To Friends

Historic Racing: 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz Goes Fishing

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Letters To The Editor: Epic Screw-Up; Meeting Gobert

10 Years Ago, February 2014: Jorge Lorenzo is almost dragging an elbow on his Yamaha
YZR-M1 on the cover of the February 2014 issue of Roadracing World. MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley analyzed Yamaha’s MotoGP bike and theorized why the Honda RC211V beat it in 2013. Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode Yamaha’s new FZ-09 Triple and also tested the MV Agusta F3 800.

The Crash Page: Jorge Martin Upside Down

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

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High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: The Path to Grand Prix Racing

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KTM Is Celebrating “30 Years Of Duke”

David Swarts

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February 1, 2024

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KTM DUKE – 30 YEARS OF PURE, NAKED MOTORCYCLING

The last 30 years of the KTM DUKE model can be summed up in one word: Evolution.
From its humble beginnings in 1994 to its current status as a symbol of performance and innovation, the KTM DUKE nameplate has stood the test of time.

In 1994, KTM burst into the street scene with the first motorcycle to carry the DUKE nameplate. It featured a big-bore 609 cc single-cylinder engine, with ergonomics and styling that straddled the line between Supermoto and street fighter. It brought true hooligan personality to the street, unapologetically Naked and stripped back to the bare essence of what a motorcycle should be.

At the time, the 1994 KTM DUKE was a radical departure from traditional motorcycle designs. Featuring an exposed trellis frame, minimalist bodywork, and a single-cylinder engine, it was an anomaly in the market. However, it instantly captured the attention of riders seeking a raw and unbridled riding experience.

Such was its success that KTM introduced a more powerful DUKE II version in 1999, with sharper styling replacing the rounded body contours of its predecessor. Unknowingly, this would launch the Naked segment within the KTM street motorcycle line-up, with more engine capacities and cylinders being added to the DUKE range.

In 2005, the SUPER DUKE nameplate was introduced, boasting a powerful 990 cc LC8 V-Twin powerplant. The KTM 990 SUPER DUKE quickly reached cult status, leading the way for the KTM 990 SUPER DUKE R variant to tear into the market in 2008.

2008 also brought the KTM 690 DUKE to market, once again shaking up the design norms of the times. The 2008 KTM 690 DUKE was a hunkered down, powerful single-cylinder machine, with an underslung exhaust and aggressive, elbows-out riding position. This would later become the blueprint for the DUKE attitude.

2011 saw the rise of smaller capacity DUKE models, with the KTM 125 DUKE entering the European market. This compact and energetic machine delivered ample power and easy maneuverability, without sacrificing any of the DUKE personality. This made it the ideal launchpad for future DUKE pilots, and future middle-weight models.

In 2012, KTM introduced the game-changing KTM 200 DUKE, with THE CORNER ROCKET KTM 390 DUKE joining the line-up in 2013. The KTM 390 DUKE was the first small-displacement DUKE to hit North American streets, and it became a favorite among riders looking for nimble handling and a punchy, yet rideable, power delivery.

KTM then shook the Naked motorcycle segment in 2014, with the introduction of THE BEAST – the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R. With a 1,301 cc V-Twin engine at its core, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R gained its reputation around the powerful LC8 engine, which paved the way for a new segment and the more travel-focused KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT arriving in 2016.

The following year in 2017, THE BEAST received its first real update. Dubbed THE BEAST 2.0, the 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R boasted power, suspension, and styling updates. But its new electronics package took center stage, with more refined rider aids and a new TRACK Mode setting the tone.

A turning point in the DUKE evolution came about in 2018, when KTM unleashed the KTM 790 DUKE, dubbed THE SCALPEL. This was the introduction of a new era of performance and style for the DUKE name, featuring a powerful parallel-twin engine, cutting-edge electronics, and a bold design. More so, it showcased the determination to dominate the middleweight Naked bike segment.

Now, 30 years later, three-anniversary models enter the fray. At the entry-point, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts its boldest evolutionary step, with distinct styling, a class-leading electronics package, and unrivaled performance.

The KTM 990 DUKE – not to be confused with the KTM 990 SUPER DUKE of old – is powered by an all-new LC8c parallel-twin, bringing the fight directly to the 1,000 cc Naked segment. It boasts bigger dimensions, more tech, and more street presence.

Lastly, the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO has evolved to be the ultimate hyper-naked motorcycle available with immense power, unmatched electronics, and an all-new direction in design.

To celebrate this milestone, the three aforementioned models have dedicated 30 YEARS OF DUKE liveries, inspired by the DUKE models that came before them.

KTM also endeavored to reward DUKE fans by giving away a KTM 390 DUKE, a KTM 990 DUKE, and a KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO via its digital platforms, with over 700,000 entries received.

KTM will officially kick off its 30 YEARS OF DUKE campaign at the International Media Launch held in Almeria, Spain. This will allow the press and associated partners to experience the 2024 KTM 390 DUKE, KTM 990 DUKE, and KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO models in their ideal habitats.

This will also be the first time in KTM history that three new models are being launched at the same time, with the three DUKE winners joining the event. Together with KTM Ambassador Rok Bagaros and KTM royalty Jeremy McWilliams on hand to show them what the new DUKE models are capable of, the press will have two days of twisty coastlines and tracks and a gymkhana course to get to grips with the new DUKEs themselves.

Discover more about the 2024 KTM DUKE range and 30 YEARS OF DUKE at KTM.com.

MotoGP: Shakedown Test Begins At Sepang

David Swarts

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February 1, 2024

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Shakedown Lowdown: Day 1

Factory test riders and 2024 rookie Acosta head out on track at Sepang

Thursday, 01 February 2024

MotoGP™ is officially underway for 2024! Day 1 of the #SepangShakedown concluded with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing test rider Dani Pedrosa on top, with the three-time World Champion putting in a best lap of 1:59.233. Right on his tail comes Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), the only rookie in 2024, just 0.152s behind as his impressive performances only continue to fuel the hype around his arrival into MotoGP™.

Pedro Acosta (37). Photo courtesy Dorna. — MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta (31). Photo courtesy Dorna.

The Shakedown allows factory test riders and rookies to take to the track, as well as those granted unlimited testing by the new concession system that came into force at the conclusion of 2023. As it stands that’s Yamaha and Honda. On Day 1 of the Shakedown, however, we didn’t yet see any of the “race” riders who are able to take part thanks to the concessions, so there was no 2021 Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) nor new teammate Alex Rins, and no Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team), his new teammate Luca Marini, nor fellow Honda riders Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU LCR). Yet.

Honda test rider Stephan Bradl (6). Photo courtesy Dorna.

That meant a total of seven riders in action on Thursday, although those who can take part are expected on track at some point before action concludes. Pedrosa and rookie Acosta were joined by fellow RC16 rider Pol Espargaro, who begins his new role as a Test Rider for KTM, and Michele Pirro (Ducati Lenovo Team), Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha Factory Racing), and Stefan Bradl (HRC Test Team) were all on track for their respective factories.

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro (51). Photo courtesy Dorna.

In terms of innovations spotted so far, Aprilia, Ducati, KTM and Honda all had new aero to test, with the rear tail unit aero a particular talking point with all the aforementioned manufacturers. Pol Espargaro and Pedrosa were testing KTM’s newest aero package, with Bradl and Pirro doing the work for Honda and Ducati, respectively.

Yamaha test rider Cal Crutchlow (35). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Acosta, despite it being only his second day on a MotoGP™ machine, was testing a couple of things on his RC16 as the reigning Moto2™ World Champion did some work with an innovative front mudguard, as well as testing out both the steel and carbon chassis.

Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori (32). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Plenty more is to come over the next two days of Shakedown action before the Official Test kicks off on Tuesday the 6th of February, so stay tuned for more!

BEST LAPS: DAY 1

1 Dani Pedrosa (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 1:59.233

2 Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) +0.152

3 Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) +0.182

4 Stefan Bradl (HRC Test Team) +0.627

5 Michele Pirro (Ducati Lenovo Team) +1.633

6 Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha Factory Racing) +1.780

7 Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) +2.576

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

David Swarts

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February 1, 2024

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

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during February 2024.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for February 2024 directly by clicking HERE.

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

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

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

2/2 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

2/2 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

2/2 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/3-4 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/3-4 PanAmerican Superbike Series, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

2/3-4 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/3-4 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

2/3-5 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/4 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

2/7-8 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/7-8 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/9 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/10 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

2/10-11 ASMA Series, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ

2/10-11 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

2/10-11 CVMA Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/10-11 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Anderson Racepark, Palmetto, FL

2/10-11 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/10-12 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/11 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

2/16 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/16-18 (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

2/16-18 California Roadrace Association (CRA) Series, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

2/17 2WTD Mini Racing Series (Minis), Apex Racing Center, Perris, CA

2/17-18 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

2/18 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), AMP Kart Track, Dawsonville, GA

2/18 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

2/18-19 JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/18-19 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

2/19 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

2/23 2 Wheels Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/23 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

2/23-25 CMRA Series, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

2/24 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

2/24-25 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

2/24-25 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

2/24-25 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

2/24-25 Precision Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

2/24-25 WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central/Southeast Region, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

2/24-26 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

2/25 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

2/27-28 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

Historic Racing: Between the Hedges of Isle of Man, Part 2, In The January Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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January 31, 2024

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Historic Racing: Between the Hedges of Isle of Man, Part 2, In The January Issue

Featured In the January 2024 issue of Roadracing World:

“Returning home after my thrilling and scary real (public) roads racing debut at the 1976 Southern 100, it was decision time as to what chassis to buy in order to improve the handling and reduce the weight of my Norton racebike.

“There were really only two choices: Rickman Metisse or Seeley, but both of these companies were no longer making the frame I needed.

“Fortunately a friend of mine had started a business called Vendetta, making replica Seeley frames with Colin Seeley’s permission. It so happened he had a Mk4 Vendetta Norton frame from a cancelled order.

“A trip to Wales in my trusty Thames (pronounced “tems”) van procured the frame, swingarm, engine plates, and information as to who could make the aluminum fuel tank and where I could buy the seat and fairing…”

“Historic Racing: Between The Hedges, Part 2,” by Mick Ofield

Mick Ofield skipped a year to get his Norton race-ready, then went for it in 1978. His results? Second place and a surprise award for the highest-placed British four-stroke machine! Read the details of his accomplishments in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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KTM RC 390 Gets New Color Schemes For 2024

David Swarts

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January 31, 2024

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KTM RC 390 Gets New Color Schemes For 2024

KTM UPDATES THE 2024 KTM RC 390 WITH RACY NEW COLORWAYS

For 2024, KTM will introduce new color and graphic updates on its Supersport KTM RC 390, taking inspiration from past prototypes and current Factory Racing color combinations.

The KTM RC 390 represents the core Supersport model within the KTM lineup, delivering uncompromised sport bike aesthetics, nimble handling, and impressive performance for the street and the track.

The 2024 KTM RC 390 will come in two color schemes, including this orange-on-black. Photo courtesy KTM.

Developed with a focus on performance, the KTM RC 390 pairs a compact, powerful single-cylinder engine with premium features like ByBre brakes, adjustable WP APEX suspension, and, from an electronics standpoint, benchmark-setting SUPERMOTO ABS, lean angle-sensitive Cornering ABS, Cornering MTC, and the optional Quickshifter+.

For 2024, new premium hues take inspiration from the ultra-focused KTM RC 8C, KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO, and Grand Prix racing team colors. Two new eye-catching color schemes, with orange-on-blue and orange-on-black options, are paired with striking, signature orange frames, with the orange-on-black getting orange rims. As always, should the track call, the bodywork is easily removable to make swapping out the street-legal bodywork for race-ready panels a simple task.

The 2024 KTM RC 390 will come in two color schemes, including this orange-on-blue. Photo courtesy KTM.

The 2024 KTM RC 390 has its roots firmly planted on the race track, with undoubtable pedigree and sharp, striking, READY TO RACE colors to match. Look for the 2024 machine at authorized KTM dealers this February onward.

Discover more about the 2024 KTM RC 390 at KTM.com.

New Jersey Motorsports Park Releases 2024 Event Schedule

David Swarts

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January 31, 2024

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New Jersey Motorsports Park Releases 2024 Event Schedule

Events, Experiences, Entertainment

New Jersey Motorsports Park’s 2024 Schedule Features Racing, Off-Track Events, Community Gatherings, and Fun

MILLVILLE, N.J. (January 2024) – New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announces a 2024 event and entertainment schedule that includes something for everyone. From car and motorcycle races both modern and vintage, to concerts and shows, food truck festivals, 5K obstacle runs, motocross, and Motorless Nights for biking and hiking, NJMP’s 500 acre complex is the premier entertainment and event destination in southern New Jersey.

Kicking off the 2024 on-track schedule is the Elite Tuner New Jersey special event including a car show and drifting on March 24th. Racing begins in earnest with the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Championship Cup Series on April 27-28. This series has become the leader in sportsman level motorcycle road racing, offering unrivaled competition at nationwide venues. ASRA CCS returns to NJMP for three rounds in 2024.

Also returning to race at NJMP in 2024 are the fun-filled and zany Real Hoopties of New Jersey 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance weekend June 8-9, grassroots racing’s premier Sports Car Club of America U.S. Majors Tour Series July 12-14, the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour with SVRA July 26-28 which brings together breathtaking vintage race cars as well as the aspiring future stars of the ultra-fast F4 and Formula Americas championships, the Northeast GT Real Clean Racing series August 23-25, American Endurance Racing November 15-16, and the MotoAmerica Superbikes at New Jersey season finale featuring our country’s top professional motorcycle racers as well as the ever-popular King of The Baggers series September 27-29.

The global phenomenon that is FuelFest will take over NJMP once again on September 14. A celebration of cars and car culture featuring celebrities, race cars, show cars, drifting, exhibits, live music, kids activities, craft food and drink, and much more, it is a unique event not to be missed.

Also coming back to the NJMP paddock in 2024 are the vintage motorcycles of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) featuring the Hard Knocks Moto Fest, a festival of classic motorcycles including a large swap meet of bikes, parts, merchandise, and collectibles.

New for 2024 is the first AMA-sanctioned e-Scooter race in the United States, the Curse Performance North America PEV Series on July 6th.

“A special highlight of the season is our Celebrity Bartender Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser,” said NJMP President and Chief Operating Officer Brad Scott. “After a highly successful debut in 2023, Millville’s Mayor Lisa Orndorf will return to help raise money for many more life-changing wishes given to children with critical illnesses.”

Other notable off-track events include TOR Racing’s Thunderbolt GP April 28th and their Hunter GP November 23-24, both with their unique format combining trail-riding and motocross skills.

TD Bank’s Music & Food Truck Festival will take place on June 8th, featuring a free concert by Arsenal.

“In addition to our on-track and off-track events,” Scott continued, “we are at the forefront of providing experiential events – the opportunity to get behind the wheel or on the bike.” These opportunities include the Xtreme Xperience exotic car experience, NJMP Track Days for novice and intermediate drivers presented by Real Speed Automotive, Ciocca Dealerships’ Advanced Open Track Days, regular karting events and leagues, and exclusive membership programs providing access to 40+ private dates for NJMP’s Drivers Club and Riders Club. NJMP also hosts Inspira Health’s Motorless Nights the third Thursday of each month from March to October, providing the opportunity for people to walk or bike around NJMP’s racing circuit.

NJMP’s Tempest Raceway karting facility will also have a full schedule of events in addition to their arrive-and-drive public karting and group events programs. Six rounds of the Northeast Karting Challenge will be held throughout the season, as well as the J3 ROTAX series June 7-9, Cup Karts of North America July 26-28, Endurance Karting’s 6 Hours of Joisey August 2-3, and Eastern Vintage Karting’s weekend October 11-12.

Select event tickets are now on sale at www.njmp.com. All events and dates are preliminary and subject to change. Stay up to speed with NJMP by calling (856) 327-8000, visiting www.njmp.com or following on X: @NJMP, Instagram: @njmotorsportspark, and Facebook: @newjerseymotorsportspark .

California Roadrace Association Pays Tribute To WSMC In 2024 Schedule

David Swarts

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January 31, 2024

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California Roadrace Association Pays Tribute To WSMC In 2024 Schedule

The California Roadrace Association (CRA) has released its 2024 schedule, a five-round calendar of racing with a pair of special events designed to invoke the history of motorcycle road racing with the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC).

With Pacific Utility Installation the title sponsor for the association, the 2024 season – presented by Better Call Sy and Classic Cabinets – includes two rounds at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, an event at the Podium Club in Arizona and two rounds at the iconic big track at Willow Springs. The site of AMA and WERA National-level racing in the past, as well as the $150,000 Toyota 200 and the Roadracing World 250/50, the fast 2.5-mile main circuit also was home to the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC), which frequently drew International-level racers and professional race teams to its monthly events.

In recognition of the influence of WSMC, the CRA rounds at Willow Springs will feature a Formula 50 throwback class. Those with fond memories of racing at the historic circuit are encouraged to dust off their racebikes, spoon on new rubber and revisit those memories of trying to get through Turn Eight with the throttle pinned…

Two rounds at the challenging Buttonwillow Raceway Park, home base for the CRA, will bracket the mid-season excursion to the Podium Club. CRA’s visit to the 2.32-mile, 15-turn circuit last season was successful and a hit among the association’s racers, so the trip to Arizona is back on the cards for 2024.

CRA is partnering with Fun Track Dayz, Apex Assassins and Let’s Ride Track Days to provide track days on the Fridays prior to each round. Riders who are comfortable at a track day pace can take the next step and obtain their CRA license on the Friday before race weekend, allowing them to compete the next day with a racer-focused organization that emphasizes safety, competition and fun!

Contingency payouts are available from manufacturers Yamaha, Kawasaki and BMW, as well as tire manufacturers Dunlop and Bridgestone. A wide variety of sponsors provide cash and product payouts for many of the classes, including the headlining Pacific Utility Gold Cup on Sunday of race weekend. Racing takes place on Saturday and Sunday, with classes for everything from the smallest-displacement racebikes to ground-pounding American iron heavyweight twins.

Defending overall CRA Champion Bryce Prince, a former MotoAmerica National Champion, says the best parts of racing with CRA are the support from sponsors and the format.

“There are payouts in nearly every class, and there is qualifying, which I think is important for safety,” Prince says. “The owners are enthusiastic and they care about the sport and making it grow.”

The 2024 CRA schedule is:

February 16-18, Willow Springs International Raceway (Main Circuit), Rosamond, California

March 22-24, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, California

May 3-5, The Podium Club, Casa Grande, Arizona

June 21-23, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, California

October 4-6, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, California

Get licensed. Go racing.

Contact California Roadrace Association at www.race-cra.com.

Pacific Utility Installation is the title sponsor of the CRA, with Better Call Sy and Classic Cabinets presenting sponsors of the 2024 season. CRA would like to thank all of its sponsors, including: Feel Like a Pro, Let’s Ride Track Days, Rocket Cams, Inc., 61DTC, Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka, Racer’s Edge Performance, Pirelli, VnM Sport, Dunlop, Carter’s @ The Track, Fun Track Dayz, Eyes Up Motorsports, Motorsport Exotica, Kern County Powersports, Lieto Factory, Eyes Up Motorsports, RS Speedshop, Catalyst Reaction Tuning, KYT Helmets, Capit Americas, The Heights Bar & Grill (Upland, CA), Maria Cid – Farmer’s Insurance, Cinepixel Productions, New Century Motorcycles, Moto4Life, Twilio, Boxo USA, Mithos USA, Suspension Matters, Road Race City, Bridgestone and Ryder Gear.

MotoAmerica: Giaccmoto Racing Fielding Doyle, Lloyd In Twins Cup

David Swarts

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January 31, 2024

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MotoAmerica: Giaccmoto Racing Fielding Doyle, Lloyd In Twins Cup

Dominic Doyle and Sonya Lloyd Team Up With Giaccmoto Racing For 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship

Woodstock, GA – January 31, 2024 – Giaccmoto Racing will field a two-rider team in the 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship, with incumbent rider Dominic Doyle joined by newcomer Sonya Lloyd. Both riders will be aboard Giaccmoto Racing-prepared Yamaha YZF-R7 motorcycles with full support from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. The announcement was made by Chuck Giacchetto, owner of Giaccmoto Racing and Giaccmoto LLC.

This will be Doyle’s second year working with Giacchetto and his third year of racing a Yamaha R7 in the Twins Cup Championship. The South African-born rider finished fourth in the final standings last year with five podiums on the season highlighted by a win in race one at Ridge Motorsports Park. Doyle began his MotoAmerica road racing career in 2017 and previously competed in both the Junior Cup and Supersport Championships.

“I am super-excited to be back on board a Giaccmoto-prepared Yamaha R7 for 2024,” Doyle said. “I think we learned a lot from last year that we can use to have a strong season in Twins Cup class in 2023. I can’t thank Chuck Giacchetto enough for the opportunities he has given me, and I’m determined to bring him and the team the results we deserve.”

Sonya Lloyd (28). Photo courtesy Giaccmoto LLC.

Lloyd steps up to the Twins Cup Championship after a successful year in the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) program. The Georgian, who will graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Bioengineering this May, finished as runner-up in the BTR final standings after reaching the podium in all but one of the seven races on the season. Also, Lloyd finished 2023 with a three-race runner-up streak in her very first season as a motorcycle road racer.

Lloyd said, “I am incredibly excited to join Chuck Giacchetto and the Giaccmoto Racing team for a full Twins Cup season. This past year, as a part of the BTR program, it was my first season in road racing after coming from a flat tracking background. I was able to grow as a racer by leaps and bounds. With nothing but success with the team at our first two tests on the Yamaha R7 so far, I am confident that there will be exciting results and growth this season, as well. This is a big opportunity for me, and I look forward to putting my best foot forward with Chuck and the team.”

Looking forward to the season Giacchetto commented, “This is going to be a great season for Giaccmoto Racing. Dom is back after a really good 2023, and we expect him to notch even better results this year after the valuable experience he gained with our team aboard the Yamaha R7 last year. Also, we’re happy to welcome Sonya to the team. She advanced her road racing skills by leaps and bounds in BTR, and it’s going to be exciting to help her improve her racecraft even more in 2024. The Yamaha R7 is the perfect step-up for her, and we’re looking forward to getting the season under way.”

Tom Halverson, Assistant Department Manager, Racing, at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. added, “All of us at Yamaha are pleased to be able to offer our support to Giaccmoto Racing. We’ve had a close and very productive relationship with Chuck Giacchetto for more than a decade, and he and his riders always do a great job showcasing our brand and motorcycles in MotoAmerica competition. We’re looking forward to cheering them on and supporting them this coming season.”

Giaccmoto Racing and riders Dominic Doyle and Sonya Lloyd will be in action starting on March 7 through 9 at Daytona International Speedway as they compete in two Twins Cup feature races at the “World Center of Racing.”

Along with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Giaccmoto Racing is supported by Attack Performance, BARTCON Racing, Bowstone Metal Fabrication, Core Moto USA, Coronado Rentals, Divergent Works, GBRacing, GMD Computrack, Öhlins, RK Excel America, Suter Racing Products, VP Fuels, World Wide Bearings, and Yoshimura R&D of America.

BMW And Barber Motorsports Park Donate To All Kids Bike

February 2, 2024

The kindergarten class at Leeds Primary School, in Leeds, Alabama, got an All Kids Bike learn-to-ride Physical Education program courtesy of a donation from BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival. Photo by Parker S. Freedman, courtesy BMW Motorrad USA.

BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival Partner to Donate All Kids Bike Bicycles to Leeds Primary School in Alabama.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 2, 2024 . . .BMW Motorrad USA, in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival, the premier vintage motorcycle fan gathering in the U.S., have joined together to deliver twenty-four brand new All Kids Bike balance bicycles, helmets, pedal conversion kits, one instructor’s bike and rolling storage racks to the very excited kindergarten class of Leeds Primary School in Leeds, Alabama.

In 2023, BMW Motorrad USA celebrated the 100 Year Centenary of the BMW Motorcycle brand by hosting the very first Motorrad Days Americas in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. The event drew the largest crowd in Vintage Festival history and was a great celebration of the motorcycling community. The Kids Zone at BMW Motorrad Days Americas featured All Kids Bike bicycles for younger attendees to enjoy on an “off-road” obstacle course, because one is never too young to experience The Spirit of GS and to be part of the amazing rider community.

Supporting the rider community, both young and old, and both motor and pedal-powered, is why BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival partnered with All Kids Bike to make this important donation to Leeds Primary School.

“We are excited and proud to be able to join hands with the Barber Vintage Festival and with All Kids Bike to help the next generation learn how to ride bicycles.” said Luciana Francisco, Head of Marketing and Product, BMW Motorrad USA. “Many of us began our lifelong passion for two wheels on a bicycle and there is no more fun way to learn good balance, important motor skills, and get exercise, than on a bicycle. We are honored to be part of the new bicycle riding course during physical education classes at Leeds Primary.”

Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of Strider Education Foundation, the nonprofit that operates All Kids Bike, expressed her gratitude for BMW Motorrad USA and Barber Vintage Festival’s partnership “I commend the support of generous donors like BMW Motorrad USA and the Barber Vintage Festival and their recognition of the profound importance of the All Kids Bike program, which empowers us to bring the joy of riding to countless children, fostering not only physical skills but also a sense of freedom, confidence, and happiness that will positively impact their lives for years to come. And potentially create future motorcycle enthusiasts.”

All Kids Bike

All Kids Bike launched in 2018 with a simple mission: to give every child in America the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike in school. Its Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE program, which is active in over 1,000 schools across all 50 states, includes everything needed to teach thousands of students at a school for 7-10 years: teacher training and certification; a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, and helmets; an instructional bike for the teacher; 2 rolling metal bike storage racks, and access to a resource portal and live support for the life of the program. With substantial underwriting from the Strider Education Foundation, the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program is on track to teach over one million kids to ride over the 10-year lifespan of the program. In 2023, All Kids Bike added an Inclusive Learn-to-Ride Program to empower middle and high school students and adults with developmental disabilities with the life skill of riding a bicycle. For more information, please visit www.allkidsbike.org.

Barber Vintage Festival

The Annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad takes place at Barber Motorsports Park. This is a celebration of vintage motorcycles and one of the largest motorcycle festivals in the world. With thousands of vintage motorcycles onsite during the weekend there is plenty for the vintage motorcycle enthusiast to love. Over 80,000 spectators will be onsite to enjoy three-days of Vintage motorcycle racing, fan zone, stunt shows, swap meet with over 600 vendors, and demo rides. The Park is also home to the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum featuring the world’s largest Vintage motorcycle collection. During the weekend the Museum is open extended hours and features seminars, speakers, and demonstrations. This is a must-see event.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers,145 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

www.bmwgroup.com and www.bmwmotorcycles.com

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YouTube: www.youtube.com/@bmwmotorrad

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KTM Is Celebrating “30 Years Of Duke”

February 1, 2024

The original 1994 KTM Duke (center) with other KTM Duke models from throughout the years, including a 2024 KTM 990 Duke (bottom left) and a 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO (bottom right). Photo by Rudi Schedl, courtesy KTM.