MotoGP: Brembo Group Celebrates 50 Years In Motorsports

John Ulrich

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February 28, 2025

MotoGP: Brembo Group Celebrates 50 Years In Motorsports

TURNING ENERGY INTO INSPIRATION

BREMBO PRESENTS THE 2025 MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN MOTORSPORT

For the 10th year in a row, Brembo will equip all MotoGP riders, also marking half a century of excellence and innovation in the world of racing.

Brembo will supply its customized braking systems to all 22 riders in the 24th MotoGP World Championship in 2025. The 11 teams rely on the performance, reliability, and safety of Brembo components: Brake calipers, brake discs, brake master cylinders, clutch master cylinders, and brake pads.

Throughout the season, Brembo will offer customized technical solutions for each rider, based on their riding style, track characteristics, and race strategy. Not only brakes, but also clutches, wheels, and suspensions: The wheel side of most MotoGP teams on the grid will be supplied with components produced by companies of the Brembo group. In detail:

Ohlins, recently acquired by Brembo, will supply suspension to 9 teams out of 11; AP Racing will provide the latest carbon clutch technology to 5 teams out of 11; and Marchesini will equip 9 out of 11 teams with forged magnesium rims, available in the 5-Y-spoke or 7-spoke configuration for both the front and rear.

2025 will be a special year for Brembo, celebrating 50 years of excellence in motorsport. This important milestone highlights the fundamental role the Italian company has played in MotoGP, contributing to numerous victories and records thanks to continuous innovation and the quality of its products. The Bergamo-based company has also been the Braking Inspiration Partner of MotoGP since 2023 and, like last year, will be the Title Sponsor of the Italian GP at Mugello.

Brembo braking system in MotoGP: Curiosities and technical details

For the 2025 season as well, Brembo will support riders and teams in choosing the best braking component solutions. Overall, the MotoGP braking system weighs about 2.3 kg.
As for the brake discs, riders will be able to choose from various carbon solutions, based on their riding style and personal preferences. Among the most appreciated solutions is the finned disc, as it allows for greater heat dissipation. The disc weighs 1.4 kg and must maintain an operating temperature between 250° and 850°.

Regarding the calipers, this year MotoGP riders have the option to choose between the proven GP4 caliper, available since 2020 on the grid, and the new 2025 caliper presented at the last EICMA edition, which in both configurations weighs just over 0.8 kg.

This new option offers superior performance and even more precise control on the track. The new caliper has been designed with a series of technical innovations, specifically:
–Use of advanced materials that ensure greater heat resistance and a reduction in overall
weight;

–An oversized pad that withstands high temperatures, ensuring consistent and powerful
braking;

–Increased braking surface and optimized contact pressure improving efficiency and
precision;

–A reinforced caliper spacing increases rigidity and resistance to braking torque,
enhancing stability and precision;

–The bleed position facilitating brake maintenance operations.

–Optimized design to improve heat dissipation, reducing the risk of overheating during
intense races.

The Moto2 and Moto3 grids will also be almost completely supplied by Brembo
Brembo confirms its presence as a leader in braking systems also in the lower categories of the World Championship. The Bergamo-based company will supply 100% of the teams with
calipers, about 30% with steel discs, 80% with pads, 90% with pumps, and just under 30% with Marchesini rims to the 14 Moto2 teams and the 13 Moto3 teams competing in 2025.

As for the discs, in both Moto2 and Moto3, teams will have a double choice depending on the severity of the circuit: Finned or standard steel discs, with an operating temperature that must remain between 100° and 650° in both classes. The Moto3 disc weighs about 0.5 kg, while the Moto2 disc weighs 1.3 kg, almost three times the weight of the lower series disc.

Regarding the calipers, Brembo also offers the concept of finned calipers in Moto2 and Moto3, a concept derived from the GP4 caliper of MotoGP. Overall, between the front and rear wheels, the Moto2 braking system weighs about 6 kg, while that of Moto3 is close to 4.5 kg.

About Brembo

Brembo leads the world in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top-flight manufacturers of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1961 in Italy, Brembo has a long-standing reputation for providing innovative solutions for OEMs and aftermarket. Brembo also competes in the most challenging motorsport championships in the world and has won over 700 titles.

Guided by its strategic vision – “Turning Energy into Inspiration” – Brembo’s ambition is to help shape the future of mobility through cutting-edge, digital and sustainable solutions.
With over 16,000 people across 15 countries, 32 production and business sites, 9 R&D centers and with a turnover of € 3,849 million in 2023, Brembo is the trusted solution provider for everyone who demands the best driving experience.

visit www.brembo.com

MotoGP: A.Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon in Thailand (Updated)

Mathilde Gasnier

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February 28, 2025

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MotoGP: A.Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon in Thailand (Updated)

Alex Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Chang International Circuit, in Thailand. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:29.020.

His brother, Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:29.072 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Pedro Acosta was third at 1:29.262 on his Redbull KTM Factory Racing RC16.

Two-time Champion, Francesco Bagnaia, finished 13th on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:29.711.

Classification Friday afternoon

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

A Marquez 1-2 as Alex pips Marc, Bagnaia in Q1 after late drama with Morbidelli. A hectic end to a frantic Friday resulting in a plethora of stories as Pecco struggles to Q1, Honda bag two slots, Ogura is top rookie in P9 and all 5 manufacturers go straight into Q2.

Day 1 of roasting hot action from the Chang International Circuit has concluded as an electric opening day of the 2025 MotoGP™ World Championship season gives us plenty of topics to get stuck into. The 25^th different venue to host the season-opening Grand Prix, the nerves and anticipation of a new season quickly turned into storylines and chapters for the remainder of the PT Grand Prix of Thailand. Coming out on top and breezing into Q2, it was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP™) ahead of brother Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team).

STARTING STRONG: Marquez with company in Practice, Honda strong again

Swiftly underway, it was Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who exchanged places at the top of the standings in Practice. Having come into the session off the back of a rapid FP1 and Buriram Test, the six-time MotoGP World Champion’s venture in red is off to a mighty start but he has close competition. Not only was Acosta strong but the Honda entourage were right in the mix, with Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) climbing to P1 with 20 minutes left. Elsewhere, Honda HRC Castrol riders Luca Marini and Joan Mir continued their FP1 form and were third and fifth respectively heading for the time attacks that awaited in the final quarter of an hour. With less than a second splitting the top 15, an epic crescendo was building to close of the first day of 2025’s season.

With all riders seeking to snatch a top ten placing and go directly into Q2, the pace dropped in the final 15 minutes as Acosta returned to the top before Marquez, like previously at the start of the session, wrestled it back. Brother Alex Marquez followed the #93 to P2 with ten minutes remaining on the clock, whereas Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) briefly popped ahead of Francesco Bagnaia, leaving the Italian out of the crucial top ten but the #63 struck back, moving into P9.

PECCO’S PROBLEMS: a Friday to forget in Thailand

The clocked ticked down and soon, the last five minutes were upon the field, all riders still with a point to prove and get their place locked in for Q2 on Saturday morning. However, yellow flags and riding slowly on the racing line would hamper Pecco – both on separate occasions. First, yellow flags halted a first charge to improve his lap time. With a couple of minutes to go, other riders improved, leaving the triple World Champion out of the top ten. Then, on his final flying lap, he encountered Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) on the exit of Turn 5 going slow on the racing line and that was that. The two gesticulated on track with a clear disagreement and it went to the FIM MotoGP Stewards, who handed Morbidelli a 3-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Either way, Bagnaia’s 13 place in Practice leaves him angry in Q1 for the first time since Valencia in 2023.

DIRECTLY INTO Q2: a different Marquez takes hold

As the two Italians took the limelight, a myriad of improvements elsewhere: Alex Marquez beat brother Marc to top spot as both booked a place in Q2, ahead of a rapid and competitive Acosta who is the sole KTM representative directly into Q2, Bezzecchi – despite his fall – and Morbidelli.

Honda’s strength was clear once more as for the first time since 2023’s Indian Grand Prix, two go straight into Q2 from Practice: Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) in P6 and Zarco in P9. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) took eighth but suffered late drama with his bike being wheeled onto the service road after the chequered flag. Top rookie honours went to an impressive Ai Ogura, becoming the third Aprilia in Q2 directly in P9 after teammate Raul Fernandez’s last lap charge to P7. For the first time since Indonesia in 2023, all five manufacturers are into Q2 straight from Practice.

BIG NAMES OUT: Viñales, Binder and Miller join Bagnaia in Q1

As ever, Q1 will be hotly contested but with Pecco in contention, there’ll be plenty of names aiming to get their first big scalp of the season. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) seems to have found pace but Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) struggled; either way, both are in Q2, along with Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP™) who suffered a Turn 12 fall early on.

In his comeback day after injury, Di Giannantonio was P15 ahead of Luca Marini (HRC Honda Castrol) who didn’t feature in the final minutes in contention for a top ten. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™, Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP™), Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP™), home-hero Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU LCR Honda) and Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) all feature in Q1.

With 18 riders covered by less than a second, Sprint Saturday awaits: don’t miss MotoGP action from 10:00 Local Time (UTC +7)!

Moto3: Yamanaka On Top In Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1

Michael Gougis

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February 27, 2025

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Moto3: Yamanaka On Top In Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1

Ryusei Yamanaka was fastest in the first free practice session for Moto3 machines at the Grand Prix of Thailand. Yamanaka was under the race lap record but more than three-tenths off of the all-time lap record set by David Alonso in 2024.

Moto3 FP1 Classification

Moto2: Gonzalez Sets Lap Record At Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1

Michael Gougis

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February 27, 2025

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Moto2: Gonzalez Sets Lap Record At Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1

Manuel Gonzalez took his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex to a new lap record and topped the first Moto2 World Championship practice at the Grand Prix of Thailand. Deniz Oncu and Diogo Moreira were second and third. America Joe Roberts was 26th.

Moto2 FP1 Classification

MotoGP: Marquez Tops Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1 (Updated)

Michael Gougis

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February 27, 2025

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MotoGP: Marquez Tops Grand Prix Of Thailand FP1 (Updated)

Marc Marquez was quickest in the first practice session at the season-opening Grand Prix of Thailand. The top 20 riders were under the race lap record set by Marco Bezzecchi in 2023. Franco Morbidelli was second, ahead of Fabio Quartararo, Jack Miller and Bezzecchi.

MotoGP FP1 Classification

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

2025 fires up: Marc Marquez blasts ahead of Morbidelli in Buriram FP1. The opening 45 minutes of 2025 have been banked and whilst it was the #93 out front, five manufacturers in the top nine sets us up for a belting weekend.

The talking stops, the action HAS BEGUN! Welcome to MotoGP™ in 2025 as the chequered flag comes out on the first session of the PT Grand Prix of Thailand at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. The 25^th different circuit to host a season-opening Grand Prix, it wasn’t without storylines. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) picked up from where he left off after the test and rocketed to the top of the timesheets but that doesn’t tell the full story.

With the first runs of 2025 under their belt, Marc Marquez was in full flow at the head of the field with a rapid pace, with a tenth and a half advantage over the opposition. That opposition featured some surprises though as Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) continued his outstanding performances from pre-season and was in P2. Behind, the pack was led by Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) who like Morbidelli, continued strong signs from pre-season in P3, as he and Morbidelli were two of many late session improvers. There were headline makers behind too: Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP™ made it two Yamahas in the top four ahead of Aprilia’s pre-season hero Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing).

Another Aprilia recruit was in P6 with Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP™ Team) taking top rookie honours. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP™), Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP™) and Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) were P7, P8 and P9 respectively, with Viñales back on-track after technical gremlins kept him in the pits for the majority of the session before ensuring all five manufacturers were inside the top ten. That top ten was completed by Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), who as we’ve often seen, didn’t feature at the front in Friday’s first action. He ran off at Turn 4 a couple of times and had more than seven tenths to find in comparison to new teammate Marquez.

Honda’s hard work and progress in the pre-season seemingly paid dividends as both of the Honda HRC Castrol machines featured inside the top six for most of the session. Working together on track, Luca Marini and Joan Mir were P5 and P6 respectively going into the final third of the session, before ultimately taking 12^th and 13^th. They were pipped by a late-improving Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) who took P11 whilst home-hero Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) concluded his first MotoGP session at home in P17, just over a second behind Marquez at the top and having featured in the top ten at points.

MotoGP’s all-important Practice session gets underway at 14:05 Local Time (UTC +7); get the full results to FP1 here!

Where To Ride In March 2025

Mathilde Gasnier

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February 27, 2025

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The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States during March 2025.

This list includes 30 opportunities (days) to ride at races, schools, and track days during the month of March in the U.S.A

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 emailing to [email protected] or to [email protected].

Before heading to an event, contact the organization or track and confirm that it’s going to be held as publicized.

3/1-2 Compact Octane Track Days, Streets Of Willow Course, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

3/1-2 Precision Track Days, Altanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

3/6-7-8 MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North America Road Racing Series, Daytona 200, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

3/6 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Daytona Short Track I, Daytona Intl. Spdwy, Daytona Beach, FL

3/6-10 Precision Track Days, Virginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

3/6-7 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

3/7 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Daytona Short Track II, Daytona Intl. Spdwy, Daytona Beach, FL

3/8-9 California Superbike School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, North Las Vegas, NV (All Levels)

3/8-9 N2 Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

3/8-9-10 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Track Days)

3/9 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Cornering School Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

3/14-16 AHRMA National Road Racing Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

3/15-16 WERA National Challenge Series Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA

3/15-16 WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA-N,M,rs,

3/15-16 WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA-N,M,rs,

3/15-16 SFLminiGP Championship Series, T4 KartPlex, Palmetto, FL (Round 2)

3/15-16 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

3/21 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/21-23 CVMA Winter Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

3/21-22 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Classic Course, North Las Vegas, NV

3/22 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/22-23 CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, Oklahoma

3/22-23 California Superbike School, Streets of Willow Springs , Rosamond, CA (Level Five)

3/22-23 Precision Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

3/23 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Track Drill 1-on-4, Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA

3/28 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Novice School)

3/29 AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Senoia Short Track, Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA

3/29-30-31 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL (Track Days)

3/29-30-31 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

3/30 Superbike-Coach Corp. Schools & Track Days, Supermoto Race Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

MotoGP: World Champion Martin Ruled Out Of Argentina Round

Michael Gougis

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February 27, 2025

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MotoGP: World Champion Martin Ruled Out Of Argentina Round

Defending MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin will miss the first two rounds of the 2025 season after suffering a second preseason training injury and undergoing surgery, Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola said.

“For sure he won’t be in Argentina. And then we will see. We want to have him in very good shape. I don’t want to rush his recovery,” Rivola said ahead of the season-opening round in Buriram, which Martin will miss as well.

Martin crashed heavily on the first day of 2025 testing in Sepang, injuring his left foot and right hand. Just before leaving for Buriram, he was training on a supermotard when he crashed again, injuring his left hand. He underwent surgery on Feb. 25th. Martin will be replaced in Buriram by test rider Lorenzo Savadori.

MotoAmerica: MotoGP Refugee Bradley Smith Joins Wyman, Rispoli On H-D Baggers

Michael Gougis

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February 27, 2025

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MotoAmerica: MotoGP Refugee Bradley Smith Joins Wyman, Rispoli On H-D Baggers

The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team is prepared to open the 14-race 2025 MotoAmerica™ Mission Foods King of the Baggers road racing series on March 6-8 on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. For 2025, the team will field three riders on race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® motorcycles. Kyle Wyman returns for his fifth season with the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team, joined by James Rispoli in his second year with the team, and a newcomer to the team and series, English road racing and MotoGP veteran, Bradley Smith.

Race fans can preview the season with a new Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team launch video featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the team and bar-to-bar, bag-to-bag racing action from the Mission Foods King of the Baggers series. The video debuts today on the Harley-Davidson YouTube Channel and other social channels.

“The Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Race Team is anticipating another season of intense King of the Baggers competition,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Director Jason Kehl. “There are some very talented riders and incredibly fast bagger motorcycles in this class, which makes for great racing for our fans. We are excited to have a talent like Bradley Smith bring his road racing experience to the team. With Kyle, Bradley, and James I think we have the most dynamic team of riders in the series to win races and the 2025 championship title.”

The Mission Foods King of The Baggers series offers exciting competition between American V-Twin touring motorcycles prepared for competition and equipped with stock frames and a fairing/windscreen and saddlebags. The 2025 King of The Baggers series features 14 races over seven doubleheader weekends held in conjunction with the MotoAmerica Superbike series. Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team Road Glide® motorcycles are powered by modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Performance Crate Engines. The team bikes also feature upgraded suspension components, including Screamin’ Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks, plus competition exhaust, race tires and lightweight bodywork.

Dynojet Research Inc. joins the Harley-Davidson® Factory Race Team partner roster for the 2025 season which also includes Rockford Fosgate®, Mission® Foods, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Akrapovič, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.

Kyle Wyman (#33) rode a Harley-Davidson® Factory Race Team Road Glide motorcycle to six race victories and finished on the podium seven times in the 18-race 2024 Mission Foods King of the Baggers road racing series. He finished the season second in series points. Since joining the team 2021, Wyman leads the series with 18 race victories and claimed the 2021 championship. Wyman began racing professionally in flat track aboard a Harley-Davidson XR750, formed KWR Racing at the age of 21 and won the 2019 Daytona 200. His KWR team fields race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special motorcycles in the Mission Foods Super Hooligan Championship.

“Riding for the H-D Factory Team has been a dream, and I’m so happy to continue on with them in my fifth season,” said Wyman. “Each year the series continues to grow, and we keep working hard as a team to get the best results possible. I look forward to the opportunity to chase the #1 plate once again and bring it home to Milwaukee.”

Bradley Smith (#38) brings a wealth of road racing experience to the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team. Road racing as a professional since 2006, Smith has placed on the podium in all four classes of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, with top-three finishes in the 125/Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP, and MotoE World Cup. He raced in the premier MotoGP class for eight seasons and a combined 119 starts with Monster Tech3 Yamaha, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and Aprilia Racing Team. In 2024, Smith was a test rider for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK team. He is a founder with racer Claudio Corti of #Project 109, a race team built to coach, train and guide riders and racers.

“It’s great to be welcomed into the Factory Harley-Davidson Race Team,” said Smith. “I am very excited to be racing in the US and joining King of the Baggers. The class has gone from strength to strength over the last four years and Harley-Davidson and its factory riders have done a tremendous job since the project began in creating a great motorcycle. I hope my knowledge and experience from around the world will help to bring the bike back to Victory Lane in 2025/2026.”

James Rispoli (#43) scored four podium finishes and placed sixth in Mission Foods King of the Baggers season points in 2024, his first with the Harley-Davidson® Factory Race Team. In 2023, Rispoli won two races and was second in Mission Foods King of the Baggers season points while racing for the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team. Rispoli began racing in flat track as a teenager and earned the nickname “Hogspoli” while winning the 2020 American Flat Track Production Twins championship aboard a Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R. He won back-to-back AMA Pro Racing Supersport championships in 2011-2012. Rispoli will be a full-time test rider for the Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team in 2025 and is expected to compete in select races, including Daytona and Road America. He will also be aboard a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Pan America® 1250 Special motorcycle for KWR Racing in the 2025 Mission Foods Super Hooligan Championship.

“I’m so stoked to be back with the factory H-D team,” said Rispoli “I’ll do everything possible to win races and have a Harley win the championship. I’m also very excited with the new challenge of gunning for the title in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship riding KWR H-D Pan America race bikes.”

Harley-Davidson also announced a new sponsorship of MotoAmerica’s 2025 Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. The class, which features 750cc+ twin cylinder, up to 900cc triples, and electric bikes, all with a claimed 128 horsepower or less, with no bodywork, and high-handlebars, was created by Roland Sands Design in conjunction with MotoAmerica. The Super Hooligan National Championship will be “Powered by Harley-Davidson and the Championship-Winning Pan America ST – Official Motorcycle of SHNC.” Two Harley-Davidson factory supported Super Hooligan teams will compete in the series aboard Pan America ST-based race bikes: Saddlemen Racing, and Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR). Saddemen Racing has the defending National Champion in the Super Hooligan Series, Cory West (#1), who will be joined by Jake Lewis (#85), and Travis Wyman (#10). KWR will field Cody Wyman (#34), Hayden Schultz (#49), and new addition to the team and class, James Rispoli (#43).

MotoAmerica: MP13 Running Aiden Sneed And Ella Dreher

Mathilde Gasnier

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February 27, 2025

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MotoAmerica: MP13 Running Aiden Sneed And Ella Dreher

MP13 Racing is thrilled to announce Aiden Sneed’s return to Supersport and welcomes rising star Ella Dreher to the team for the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship.

MP13 Racing, a growing team in the MotoAmerica series, has confirmed that Aiden Sneed will return for his third consecutive year with the team, and second season in Supersport, while promising talent Ella Dreher will join the squad to compete in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup. This announcement marks a significant step for MP13 Racing as they continue with the focus of developing new talent in US roadracing.

Sneed will once again race the highly competitive MV Agusta F3-800 in the Supersport Next Generation class. With a best finish of 11^th in 2024, Sneed spent his off season hard at work training alongside Champions Josh Hayes and Jason Pridmore. Early results look promising with his best times at the official MotoAmerica test at Podium Club within a half a second of the quickest Supersport time. He had this to say about the opportunity to continue with MP13 Racing, “I’m grateful to my whole team for the continued support over the last two seasons. I am super motivated to get the results that I know we are capable of”.

Ella Dreher will join MP13 Racing to compete in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup. Photo courtesy MP13 Racing Team.

Ella Dreher, an up-and-coming rider who gained attention with impressive results in her maiden season of MotoAmerica’s Junior Cup in 2024 (three visits to the podium), is set to make her debut in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup aboard the all new Kramer APX-350 with MP13 Racing. Dreher has quickly become one of the most talked-about prospects in the sport. “I’m super excited to be joining MP13 Racing for the 2025 season. Melissa and I have been talking about doing something like this for years now and I am so happy that we are finally making it happen. My goal for 2025 is to win a championship and I can’t think of a better opportunity to do that than with MP13 Racing.” stated Dreher.

Team Principal Melissa Paris had this to say: “I can’t say I’ve ever been this excited heading into a race season. I’ve had my eye on Ella since she was racing on mini-bikes and I knew she would be a force on the racetrack. I’m thankful for her trust in my team and I’m looking forward to getting to work with her.” She continued. “Likewise, seeing Aiden grow up with our team has been a privilege. He has impressed me this winter with his work ethic. I can honestly say I don’t think there are many other riders who are putting in the work I’ve seen from him over the last few months. I am absolutely sure he’ll be seeing the results of that effort soon”.

With Aiden Sneed’s return and the addition of Ella Dreher, MP13 Racing is poised for a strong and competitive 2025 MotoAmerica season. Both riders are committed to pushing their limits and representing the team with pride as they aim for success on the track.

The team looks forward to making an exciting sponsor announcement soon.

MP13 Racing is a premier motorsports team competing in the MotoAmerica series. With their commitment to the sport and fostering young talent, MP13 Racing aims to be a leading force in the sport of motorcycle racing. With a history of success and a forward-thinking approach, MP13 Racing remains dedicated to achieving podium finishes and nurturing future champions.

Daytona: Honda Celebrating 50 Years Of Flight With Gold Wing During Bike Week

John Ulrich

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February 27, 2025

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Daytona: Honda Celebrating 50 Years Of Flight With Gold Wing During Bike Week

Pop-up museum to document legendary touring model’s rich history

Schedule includes a host of customer-focused activities

Also planned: demo rides with Gold Wings and other Honda on-road bikes

American Honda has announced an expanded activation area at the upcoming Bike Week event in Daytona Beach, Florida, celebrating 50 Years of Flight with the Gold Wing touring bike. Situated outside Daytona Speedway from February 28 to March 9, the space will cover a total of nearly 32,000 square feet and will include a massive display tent and a demo-ride staging area.

Earlier this month, Honda unveiled the 2025 Gold Wing platform, which features special colors and logos commemorating the iconic model’s half-century milestone. Originally offered in 1975, the Gold Wing arguably invented the touring category, inspiring a dedicated culture and community that has participated in the model’s progression over the years.

The tent will house a pop-up museum displaying each milestone generation of the Gold Wing, as well as historic images and memorabilia documenting both the evolution of the model and the ways that it has been used by customers. Attendees are welcome to explore the museum on their own, or to participate in periodic guided walkthroughs.

Honda is organizing an extensive series of activities at the display. Among them: Several “story-time” and Q&A sessions with Lee Edmunds and Matthew Miles, creators of a beautiful new coffee-table book celebrating five decades of the Gold Wing (a limited number of autographed editions of the book will be available for sale, as will a commemorative 1:12 scale tabletop model featuring the original 1975 GL1000 Gold Wing on one side and the 2025 GL1800 Gold Wing Tour on the other); live appearances by Japanese artist Makoto Endo, who will use chopsticks to create a truly unique image of the Gold Wing; and more. Of course, Honda will have a long list of current powersports models on display as well.

In the demo area, Honda will also stage for customer rides on a local route with the 2025 50th Anniversary Gold Wing (standard and Tour versions), along with many other on-road motorcycles, including the Rebel 1100 and 500 cruisers; Africa Twin, Transalp NC750 and NX500 adventure bikes; CBR650R and CBR1000RR sport bikes; CB650R naked bike; and CRF300L dual-sport bike. In addition, a roller demo will give attendees a chance to try Honda’s E-Clutch technology.

“The Gold Wing is an extremely significant model in Honda’s history—particularly in the U.S.—and we’re excited for our customers to help us celebrate its 50th birthday,” said Colin Miller, Manager of Experiential Marketing at American Honda. “Over the past five decades, enthusiasts have helped guide the Gold Wing’s development as they used it to celebrate their love of motorcycle touring. What better way to mark this important milestone than by gathering together, and what better place than Daytona Bike Week?”

About American Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the United States. American Honda’s Power Sports & Products Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

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The front end of a Ducati Lenovo MotoGP racebike, featuring Brembo finned discs and advanced calipers; a forged magnesium wheel from Brembo subsidiary Marchesini; and front forks from Brembo subsidiary Ohlins. Brembo photo. — The front end of one of Pecco Bagnaia's Ducati Lenovo MotoGP racebikes, featuring Brembo finned discs and advanced calipers; a forged magnesium wheel from Brembo subsidiary Marchesini; and front forks from Brembo subsidiary Ohlins. Brembo photo.