Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Thailand

David Swarts

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October 29, 2023

Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Thailand

David Alonso won the Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Chang International Circuit, in Buriram, Thailand. Riding his Gaviota Aspar Team GASGAS, the Colombia racer won the 19-lap contest by a scant 0.266 second. It was Alonso’s fourth win of the season.

Japan’s Taiyo Furusato was the runner-up his Honda Team Asia machine, and Dutchman Collin Veijer was a very close third on a Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna.

Just 0.557 second covered the top five finishers, and only 1.468 seconds separated the top 11 riders at the checkered flag.

Moto3 Race
Moto3 Points

Hanging With 2021 Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman, In The October Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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October 28, 2023

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Hanging With 2021 Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman, In The October Issue

Featured In the October 2023 issue of Roadracing World:

It may look like Harley-Davidson factory rider Kyle Wyman is living a fairy tale life, but everything Wyman enjoys now has come from working hard, taking on challenges, and making leaps of faith that paid off.

Kyle is a third-generation racer from Macedon, New York, just east of Rochester. That’s where his maternal grandfather, Harv Rousseau, a NASCAR race license holder, owned a farm and decided in 1962 to start selling Harley-Davidsons out of an old chicken coop that became Harv’s Harley-Davidson.

Kyle Wyman started racing at age eight, and before he was out of high school, he had won an AMA Grand National Pro Sport Singles race at the Lima Half-Mile and moved up to racing a Harley-Davidson XR750 in AMA Basic Expert Twins…

“Hanging With: Kyle Wyman,” by David Swarts

After watching AMA Pro Road Races at Mid-Ohio in 2007, Kyle Wyman, middle brother Travis, and youngest brother Cody all decided to go road racing. It’s been a wild but successful ride for Kyle, winner of the 2019 Daytona 200 and an entrepreneur in the racing business to boot. Read about his unusual, creative and fascinating race to success in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Thailand (Updated)

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Thailand (Updated)

Jorge Martin won the MotoGP World Championship Sprint Race Saturday afternoon at Chang International Circuit, in Thailand. Riding his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati, the Spaniard won the 13-lap race by 0.933 second.

Red Bull KTM’s Brad Binder was the runner-up on his RC16, and Luca Marini earned a close third-place result on his Mooney VR46 Racing Team Ducati.

Martin’s win, his seventh Sprint Race win of the season, combined with defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia’s seventh-place finish, allowed Martin to reduce his deficit to Bagnaia to just 18 points atop the World Championship standings.

MotoGP Sprint Race Results
MotoGP Points after Sprint Race

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

18 points: Martin cuts the gap with stunning Sprint victory in Buriram

The number 89 escapes Binder and Marini for more Saturday glory as Bagnaia takes seventh – putting the Championship lead back on the line on Sunday

Jorge Martin (89) won Saturday's MotoGP Sprint Race in Thailand. Photo courtesy Dorna. — Jorge Martin (89) won Saturday’s MotoGP Sprint Race in Thailand. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Saturday, 28 October 2023

The pressure is well and truly back on for reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) as key title rival Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) bounced back from Australian GP disappointment to take a statement Tissot Sprint victory at the OR Thailand Grand Prix. That brings the gap down from 27 to just 18 points, with Bagnaia only managing P7 on Saturday… meaning the Championship lead goes back on the table on Sunday.

There was more to the Sprint than a Martin masterclass, however, as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) duelled Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) and was then able to close the gap the winner to less than a second. Headlines were made just behind that battle too as Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made a stunning final corner dive on Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) for fourth.

The start of the Sprint Race with Jorge Martin (89) and Luca Marini (10) fighting for first place. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Lights out in Buriram

As the lights went out, it wasn’t the best start for Martin but it was enough for the number 89 to head off a Turn 1 charge from Marini. From there it was hammer down for the Spaniard, with the Mooney VR46 machine denied and settling into second ahead of Aleix Espargaro and Binder, who had moved up into fourth.

The bigger drama was for Bagnaia as he dropped down to ninth, and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) also had a tougher start as he was pushed wide and lost out too. The big winner? Marc Marquez as he moved up into fifth early doors.

The first big moves saw Aleix Espargaro attack Marini but find the door shut, a problem not encountered by Binder soon after as the KTM shot past the Aprilia, up into third. That set up what would become the duel behind Martin, with the number 33 tailgating Marini lap after lap.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez was on the move. A brilliant dive up the inside of Aleix Espargaro saw the number 93 take over in fourth, but the number 41 repaid the favour not long after to take it back and then extend a little – very little – breathing space.

Up at the front, Martin was starting to build his own clear air. The number 89 was edging away tenth by tenth, with Marini still holding on ahead of Binder and the KTM looking a little impatient with it.

Brad Binder (33) and Luca Marini (10) battled over the final two podium positions. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Gloves off in the podium battle

With Martin over 1.5s up the road, Marini and Binder were left to battle it out as the laps ticked away. Binder was all over the back of the VR46 machine but couldn’t find a way through until eight laps to go. The South African made a first move but headed wide, with Marini slicing straight back through. Next lap around though, it was time for take two. The KTM shot through at the final corner and the two headed side-by-side down the straight, mission accomplished and a new one unlocked: hold Marini off.

The Italian latched himself onto the back of the KTM ahead as Aleix Espargaro also joined the party, shadowing Marini’s every move, and the same was true of Marc Marquez harrying Bezzecchi just behind.

Bagnaia, down in P7, was the rider on the move in terms of pace though, homing in on the VR46-MM93 duel. Before he arrived, Marc Marquez was able to make a move stick on Bezzecchi though, and from there the Repsol Honda headed off on the chase behind Aleix Espargaro.

Two duels, one final corner

Over a second clear as the final lap began, the number 41 then made a big mistake and all-of-sudden he had Marc Marquez for more than close company. The number 93 was side by side by side with the Aprilia but denied, leaving it all going down to the final corner.

As Martin crossed the line just under a second clear of Binder and Marini secured third, the focus shifted to the final apex. Marc Marquez was right on Aleix Espargaro and Bagnaia was right on Bezzecchi, and it looked like it could be two parallel lunges as the four riders all dropped anchor. However, it was only the Repsol Honda who decided to go for it and he made it stick, nabbing fourth from Aleix Espargaro and holding it to the line as Bezzecchi held off Bagnaia in the fight for sixth.

Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) came home eighth after getting his own elbows out both in the group and against Phillip Island winner Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing), with the Frenchman forced to settle for ninth. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) just missed out on a point in P10.

If Saturday’s action at the OR Thailand Grand Prix is anything to go by, you do not want to miss any of the action on Sunday’s billing! It’s now officially a three-horse race as Binder falls out of contention. Can Bagnaia bounce back, or will Martin continue his dominant title charge? It’s now less than one Grand Prix race of points separating the two at the top once more, so you do NOT want to miss it! Join us for lights out at 15:00 local time (GMT +7) on Sunday!

WorldSBK: Race One Results From Jerez

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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WSBK R1
WSBK Points after R1

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Race 1 glory and Championship conquest for Bautista at Jerez

Alvaro Bautista (1) won Race One, clinching his second straight Superbike World Championship. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) delivered a stellar performance in Race 1 at Jerez to claim not only the race victory but also the 2023 WorldSBK title. Bautista needed just two points to secure the title, and he did so with his 25th win of the season. His domination is now etched in history as he becomes the first Ducati rider to retain the title since Carl Fogarty in 1998 and 1999.

While Bautista seized the championship, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) valiantly chased him to a second-place finish. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) fought his way from the fourth row to take third, marking his 14th career podium. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) took fourth place. Danilo Petrucci’s (Barni Spark Racing Team) fifth-place performance showcased his prowess in the Independent Riders’ Championship as he closed the gap on Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing), whose race took an unfortunate turn as he crashed out following an incident with Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati).

Alvaro Bautista’s flawless performance in Race 1 secured his second consecutive WorldSBK title. His victory marked his 25th win of the season, establishing a new record.

P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

“I feel so happy! Now I’m starting to realise what we have achieved. I’m really happy and so proud of my team and people, because we had an incredible year. We won a lot of races, our performance in almost all situations was good. The best way to end the season is to defend the title. My two previous titles were won in Australia and Indonesia, so a bit far from home. It’s okay, you enjoy it with your team and friends there but it’s not the same as celebrating with your family, real friends, with your team and all the fans. It’s like a dream come true! It’s not easy to win a title at home. I’m so happy to win, but so happy to have the chance to celebrate with everyone!

To do it here at Jerez was very, very special. Many people said, ‘you only need two points, keep calm’. I said, ‘I don’t think about the points or the results or the Championship’. I wanted to stay free and just enjoy it. Maybe, if you’re thinking about that kind of target which can be easy to do, it’s worse because then you relax and you lose your focus, lose your performance. I preferred to just forget about everything and try to focus on myself, enjoy my riding. I felt so good from the beginning, and I could keep my pace. In the last laps, I started to think about the Championship more but that’s normal! Now I can be more relaxed especially from the outside, especially because a lot of people put a lot of pressure on me.”

More, from another press release issued by Dorna:

Title Defence Achieved: Alvaro Bautista clinches second consecutive WorldSBK title

A remarkable season saw the now two-time WorldSBK Champion establish new records and solidify his legacy

2023 Superbike World Champion Alvaro Bautista. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Alvaro Bautista’s exceptional performance throughout the 2023 WorldSBK season culminated in his second WorldSBK title claimed in Race 1 of the Prometeon Spanish Round. Demonstrating a remarkable consistency and determination, Bautista secured 25 race victories aboard his Ducati Panigale V4R, establishing a new all-time record for the highest number of wins in a single season in the WorldSBK history.

From the very start of the season at Phillip Island to the intense battles at iconic tracks like Assen, Misano, Imola and more recently at Portimao, Bautista firmly established himself as the strongest contender in a range of racing conditions. His dominance, marked by commanding performances, enabled him to forge a substantial lead in the Championship standings, which proved crucial in the face of adversity. For instance, following a DNF in Race 1 at Aragon, the gap between him and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu narrowed to just 37 points. However, Bautista’s resilience shone through as he made a remarkable comeback with two victories on Sunday at Aragon and a solid Portuguese Round arriving at Jerez still holding a 60-point advantage.

Bautista’s triumphs not only highlighted his individual excellence but also the seamless harmony between his exceptional riding abilities and the consistent performance of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, as they look ahead to a promising partnership in 2024. As he stood atop the podium on numerous occasions, Alvaro Bautista demonstrated a mastery of his machine and a deep understanding of the tracks, further solidifying his status as one of WorldSBK’s premier riders. With this second title, Bautista’s legacy in the world of motorcycle racing continues to grow, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the World Superbike Championship.

P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

“I feel so happy! Now I’m starting to realise what we have achieved. I’m really happy and so proud of my team and people, because we had an incredible year. We won a lot of races, our performance in almost all situations was good. The best way to end the season is to defend the title. My two previous titles were won in Australia and Indonesia, so a bit far from home. It’s okay, you enjoy it with your team and friends there but it’s not the same as celebrating with your family, real friends, with your team and all the fans. It’s like a dream come true! It’s not easy to win a title at home. I’m so happy to win, but so happy to have the chance to celebrate with everyone!”

World Supersport: Race One Results From Jerez

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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World Supersport: Race One Results From Jerez

WSS Race One Results
WSS points after R1

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega dominates Race 1, Manzi and Caricasulo fight for second

Nicolo Bulega (11). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) continued his dominant form in the FIM Supersport World Championship by clinching another commanding victory at Jerez, marking his 15th win of the season. Bulega’s early race pace allowed him to build a significant lead, and he crossed the line more than four seconds ahead of his closest rivals.

Stefano Manzi (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) and Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing Team) engaged in a thrilling battle for second place, with Manzi ultimately securing the runner-up spot, less than a tenth of a second ahead of Caricasulo.

Jorge Navarro (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) managed to secure a solid fourth-place finish in WorldSSP Race 1 at Jerez after a hard-fought battle with Valentin Debise (GMT94 Yamaha). Navarro demonstrated his determination in the late stages of the race, narrowly defeating Debise by just 0.055 seconds as they crossed the line. The Ten Kate Racing duo’s performances also had broader implications as their results allowed the team to clinch the 2023 Teams’ Championship. Adrian Huertas (MTM Kawasaki) delivered a respectable performance, securing sixth place.

Bulega asserted his dominance with an impeccable performance in Race 1. He’s on course to break records with his 15th win this season.

P1 | Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team

“It was a very good race. I had a good pace, and I started very well. I think I was first from the first corner, and then I had a good feeling with my bike, so I could push like I wanted, and this was very important. Thanks to my team because we are enjoying our last weekend together. Fifteen victories in one season are very good. And, ten pole positions; it’s incredible, and this is a fantastic season for me. So, I’m very happy, and I will remember this season for all my life. Tomorrow I will try for another win, but it won’t be easy. We already had the party when I won the title, but for sure, winning one more race is always nice.”

Australian Superbike: Pearson Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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Australian Superbike: Pearson Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

ASBK Qual

More, from a press release issued by ASBK:

Pearson stuns in Phillip Island ASBK Superbike qualifying, Toparis dominating Supersport

Queenslander Broc Pearson has fired a sensational qualifying salvo in the 2023 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, at Phillip Island today.

Pearson rose to the challenge on his Ducati to defeat all comers in a tense Alpinestars Superbike qualifying session, while Tom Toparis (Yamaha) wasn’t under as much heat as he soared to pole position in Michelin Supersport.

While the Superbike and Supersport riders fought for grid positions, the remaining ASBK Championship classes started their race campaigns, with intense action across all parts of the 4.448km grand prix circuit.

That’s set the scene for a gripping 11-race Sunday program, including two races apiece for Superbike and Supersport in superb Phillip Island spring weather.

Tickets are still on sale here, and can also be purchased at the gate. Live streaming begins at 10:00am (AEDT) tomorrow, and live TV on SBS and Stan Sport from 1:00pm (AEDT).

Alpinestars Superbike

Pearson claimed his maiden AMX Superstores pole position in the Alpinestars Superbike class with a ‘catch me if you can’ approach.

Pearson took full advantage of the blustery conditions to produce a stunning 1:32.156 lap with five minutes remaining in the second Superbike qualifier and, despite inevitable late charges by the likes of Josh Waters (McMartin Racing with K-Tech Ducati V4R) and defending champion Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team YZF-R1), he couldn’t be dislodged.

Pearson is now the fourth rider to score pole honours in 2023, and he’ll lead the field away in tomorrow’s 12-lap races as he tries his utmost to keep the marauding pack behind him.

“We haven’t had the best lead-up in terms of practice, so I’m really surprised to claim pole today,” said Pearson. “I am especially happy to put in a good performance at a track where I feel like I haven’t really had any good results.

“The team has helped me so much to move forward by showcasing more of my performance. I hope this can translate into some good results tomorrow.

Waters, who took the sword to the Superbike field in February’s opening Phillip Island round, will start alongside Pearson after setting a best lap of 1:32.276. It’s tight at the top, with the next five riders all within 0.4sec of Waters: Jones, practice pacesetter Cru Halliday (Yamaha Racing Team YZF-R1), Max Staffer (GTR MotoStars Racing YZF-R1), championship leader Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda CBR1000RR-R) and Bryan Staring (MotoGo Yamaha YZF-R1).

In a late charge for the top slot, Herfoss ran off at the blindingly fast turn one but managed to keep the Penrite Honda upright and return to the pits. He will start will start from fifth place in the middle of the second row tomorrow. Mark Chiodo (CBR1000RR-R) and Jed Metcher (YZF-R1M) also hit the deck in qualifying.

Herfoss takes a 14pt title lead into race day over Waters, while Jones will begin an unlikely – but still mathematically possible – late charge for championship glory.

Meanwhile, Glenn Allerton (GT Racing BMW M 1000 RR), Anthony West (Addicted to Track YZF-R1) and Ted Collins (Livson Racing M 1000 RR) saw out the top 10 in qualifying, with 20 riders set to do battle tomorrow.

Michelin Supersport

Tom Toparis (Stop & Seal Cube Racing Yamaha YZF-R6) is back and producing gold standard work in the Michelin Supersport class. Today, the Goulburn charger maintained a vice-like grip on top spot in both Supersport qualifying sessions. A 1:35.495 in the opener was his ultimate ticket to pole position, only marginally in arrears of Senna Agius’ class qualifying benchmark of 1:35.307.

The front row for tomorrow’s pair of 10-lap races will be completed by championship leader Olly Simpson (YZF, R6) 1:36.134) and Cameron Dunker (GTR MotoStars YZF-R6, 1:36.502), who’s only 13pts in arrears in second spot.

While it will be a balancing act for Simpson and Dunker on race day, Toparis has no such constraints and is relishing as return to Australian competition after a long absence. He’s also added the Alpinestars Superbike to his repertoire, but had an electrical problem which derailed his qualifying charge.

The ultra-consistent Jonathan Nahlous (YZF-R6) will lead away the second row, with the Michelin-shod duo of Ty Lynch (AMR Motorsports YZF-R6) and Scott Nicholson (Traction Control Motorsport) completing the top six.

Early-season title leader Lynch crashed at turn six late in qualifying, but will be back tomorrow alongside his 17 Michelin Supersport colleagues.

Supersport 300 and Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

The Supersport 300 class and Yamaha Finance R3 Cup provided contrasting fortunes for 15-year-old Cameron Swain (Yamaha YZF-R3). In the opening leg of the R3 Cup the pole-sitter increased his points lead with victory over Henry Snell (YZF-R3) and Brandon Demmery (YZF-R3), but then crashed in the follow-up Supersport 300 race.

The two production classes again came to the nail-biting party, with a group of six riders in each race who swapped paint and positions at every corner. With Swain a DNF, Snell and team-mate Brodie Gawith (YZF-R3) finished 1-2 in Supersport 300, with Ryan Larkin (YZF-R3) third.

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

The young stars of the future also came to play today in the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup.

Hayden Fordyce started from pole position in race one, having recorded a time of 2:10.479 in qualifying, but it was Riley Nauta who took the ascendacy in the opening encounter by crossing the line first ahead of Fordyce and Bodie Paige.

Sureflight Superbike Masters

The two Sureflight Superbike Masters Cup races were absolute crackers. Keo Watson (Yamaha FZR1000) won the first race from Suzuki GSX-R1100 campaigners Murray Clark and Nigel Taylor, with Scott Campbell on the underpowered Honda RC30 just behind the trio in fourth.

In the second leg, the action was more intense as Clark took the win by 0.009sec from Taylor, with Watson third and Campbell leading the way in the P6 750cc class in fourth.

WorldSBK: Bautista Takes Pole Position In Tight Superpole Qualifying At Jerez

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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WorldSBK: Bautista Takes Pole Position In Tight Superpole Qualifying At Jerez

Defending World Champion Alvaro Bautista captured pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, the Spaniard lapped the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track in 1:38.635 to top the field of 24 riders.

Dominique Aegerter was second-best with a 1:38.845 on his GYTR GRT Yamaha YZF-R1, and Alex Lowes claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a lap at 1:38.905 on his factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR.

American Garrett Gerloff qualified ninth with a time of 1:39.190 on his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR.

Just 0.844 second separated the top 13 qualifiers.

WSBK Superpole Qual

World Supersport: Bulega Storms To Pole Position At Jerez

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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World Supersport: Bulega Storms To Pole Position At Jerez

Newly crowned World Champion Nicolo Bulega stormed to pole position during World Supersport qualifying Saturday at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2, Bulega shredded the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) course in 1:41.823, giving the Italian his 10th pole position in the 12-round season.

Federico Caricasulo was the best of the rest with a 1:42.410 on his Althea Racing Team Ducati, and Marcel Schroetter earned the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 1:42.690 on his MV Agusta Reparto Corsa F3 800 RR.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport star Valentin Debise qualified ninth with a run of 1:43.120 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R6.

WSS Superpole Qual

Moto2: Aldeguer Takes Pole, Roberts Qualifies 10th In Thailand

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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Moto2: Aldeguer Takes Pole, Roberts Qualifies 10th In Thailand

Fermin Aldeguer earned pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Chang International Circuit, in Buriram, Thailand. Riding a Beta Tools SpeedUp Boscoscuro, the Spaniard navigated the 2.84-mile (4.55 km) race course in 1:35.371 to top the field of 30 riders.

American Joe Roberts qualified 10th with a time of 1:35.970, just 0.599 seconds off Aldeguer’s time, on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.

Moto2 Comb Qual

Moto3: Oncu On Pole In Thailand

David Swarts

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October 28, 2023

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Deniz Oncu topped Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Chang International Circuit, in Buriram, Thailand. The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider covered the 2.84-mile (4.55 km) circuit in 1:42.061 to lead the field of 30 riders.

Moto3 Comb Qual

Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Thailand

October 29, 2023

Chang International Circuit, in Buriram, Thailand. Photo courtesy Dorna.

David Alonso won the Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Chang International Circuit, in Buriram, Thailand. Riding his Gaviota Aspar Team GASGAS, the Colombia racer won the 19-lap contest by a scant 0.266 second. It was Alonso’s fourth win of the season.

Japan’s Taiyo Furusato was the runner-up his Honda Team Asia machine, and Dutchman Collin Veijer was a very close third on a Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna.

Just 0.557 second covered the top five finishers, and only 1.468 seconds separated the top 11 riders at the checkered flag.

Moto3 Race
Moto3 Points

Hanging With 2021 Baggers Champion Kyle Wyman, In The October Issue

October 28, 2023

Kyle Wyman (33) at speed on his Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide at Daytona in March 2023. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Featured In the October 2023 issue of Roadracing World:

It may look like Harley-Davidson factory rider Kyle Wyman is living a fairy tale life, but everything Wyman enjoys now has come from working hard, taking on challenges, and making leaps of faith that paid off.

Kyle is a third-generation racer from Macedon, New York, just east of Rochester. That’s where his maternal grandfather, Harv Rousseau, a NASCAR race license holder, owned a farm and decided in 1962 to start selling Harley-Davidsons out of an old chicken coop that became Harv’s Harley-Davidson.

Kyle Wyman started racing at age eight, and before he was out of high school, he had won an AMA Grand National Pro Sport Singles race at the Lima Half-Mile and moved up to racing a Harley-Davidson XR750 in AMA Basic Expert Twins…

“Hanging With: Kyle Wyman,” by David Swarts

After watching AMA Pro Road Races at Mid-Ohio in 2007, Kyle Wyman, middle brother Travis, and youngest brother Cody all decided to go road racing. It’s been a wild but successful ride for Kyle, winner of the 2019 Daytona 200 and an entrepreneur in the racing business to boot. Read about his unusual, creative and fascinating race to success in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Thailand (Updated)

October 28, 2023

Jorge Martin won the MotoGP World Championship Sprint Race Saturday afternoon at Chang International Circuit, in Thailand. Riding his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati, the Spaniard won the 13-lap race by 0.933 second.

Red Bull KTM’s Brad Binder was the runner-up on his RC16, and Luca Marini earned a close third-place result on his Mooney VR46 Racing Team Ducati.

Martin’s win, his seventh Sprint Race win of the season, combined with defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia’s seventh-place finish, allowed Martin to reduce his deficit to Bagnaia to just 18 points atop the World Championship standings.

MotoGP Sprint Race Results
MotoGP Points after Sprint Race

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

18 points: Martin cuts the gap with stunning Sprint victory in Buriram

The number 89 escapes Binder and Marini for more Saturday glory as Bagnaia takes seventh – putting the Championship lead back on the line on Sunday

Saturday, 28 October 2023

The pressure is well and truly back on for reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) as key title rival Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) bounced back from Australian GP disappointment to take a statement Tissot Sprint victory at the OR Thailand Grand Prix. That brings the gap down from 27 to just 18 points, with Bagnaia only managing P7 on Saturday… meaning the Championship lead goes back on the table on Sunday.

There was more to the Sprint than a Martin masterclass, however, as Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) duelled Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) and was then able to close the gap the winner to less than a second. Headlines were made just behind that battle too as Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made a stunning final corner dive on Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) for fourth.

Lights out in Buriram

As the lights went out, it wasn’t the best start for Martin but it was enough for the number 89 to head off a Turn 1 charge from Marini. From there it was hammer down for the Spaniard, with the Mooney VR46 machine denied and settling into second ahead of Aleix Espargaro and Binder, who had moved up into fourth.

The bigger drama was for Bagnaia as he dropped down to ninth, and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) also had a tougher start as he was pushed wide and lost out too. The big winner? Marc Marquez as he moved up into fifth early doors.

The first big moves saw Aleix Espargaro attack Marini but find the door shut, a problem not encountered by Binder soon after as the KTM shot past the Aprilia, up into third. That set up what would become the duel behind Martin, with the number 33 tailgating Marini lap after lap.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez was on the move. A brilliant dive up the inside of Aleix Espargaro saw the number 93 take over in fourth, but the number 41 repaid the favour not long after to take it back and then extend a little – very little – breathing space.

Up at the front, Martin was starting to build his own clear air. The number 89 was edging away tenth by tenth, with Marini still holding on ahead of Binder and the KTM looking a little impatient with it.

Gloves off in the podium battle

With Martin over 1.5s up the road, Marini and Binder were left to battle it out as the laps ticked away. Binder was all over the back of the VR46 machine but couldn’t find a way through until eight laps to go. The South African made a first move but headed wide, with Marini slicing straight back through. Next lap around though, it was time for take two. The KTM shot through at the final corner and the two headed side-by-side down the straight, mission accomplished and a new one unlocked: hold Marini off.

The Italian latched himself onto the back of the KTM ahead as Aleix Espargaro also joined the party, shadowing Marini’s every move, and the same was true of Marc Marquez harrying Bezzecchi just behind.

Bagnaia, down in P7, was the rider on the move in terms of pace though, homing in on the VR46-MM93 duel. Before he arrived, Marc Marquez was able to make a move stick on Bezzecchi though, and from there the Repsol Honda headed off on the chase behind Aleix Espargaro.

Two duels, one final corner

Over a second clear as the final lap began, the number 41 then made a big mistake and all-of-sudden he had Marc Marquez for more than close company. The number 93 was side by side by side with the Aprilia but denied, leaving it all going down to the final corner.

As Martin crossed the line just under a second clear of Binder and Marini secured third, the focus shifted to the final apex. Marc Marquez was right on Aleix Espargaro and Bagnaia was right on Bezzecchi, and it looked like it could be two parallel lunges as the four riders all dropped anchor. However, it was only the Repsol Honda who decided to go for it and he made it stick, nabbing fourth from Aleix Espargaro and holding it to the line as Bezzecchi held off Bagnaia in the fight for sixth.

Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) came home eighth after getting his own elbows out both in the group and against Phillip Island winner Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing), with the Frenchman forced to settle for ninth. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) just missed out on a point in P10.

If Saturday’s action at the OR Thailand Grand Prix is anything to go by, you do not want to miss any of the action on Sunday’s billing! It’s now officially a three-horse race as Binder falls out of contention. Can Bagnaia bounce back, or will Martin continue his dominant title charge? It’s now less than one Grand Prix race of points separating the two at the top once more, so you do NOT want to miss it! Join us for lights out at 15:00 local time (GMT +7) on Sunday!

WorldSBK: Race One Results From Jerez

October 28, 2023

Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto, in Spain. Photo courtesy Dorna.

WSBK R1
WSBK Points after R1

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Race 1 glory and Championship conquest for Bautista at Jerez

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) delivered a stellar performance in Race 1 at Jerez to claim not only the race victory but also the 2023 WorldSBK title. Bautista needed just two points to secure the title, and he did so with his 25th win of the season. His domination is now etched in history as he becomes the first Ducati rider to retain the title since Carl Fogarty in 1998 and 1999.

While Bautista seized the championship, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) valiantly chased him to a second-place finish. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) fought his way from the fourth row to take third, marking his 14th career podium. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) took fourth place. Danilo Petrucci’s (Barni Spark Racing Team) fifth-place performance showcased his prowess in the Independent Riders’ Championship as he closed the gap on Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing), whose race took an unfortunate turn as he crashed out following an incident with Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati).

Alvaro Bautista’s flawless performance in Race 1 secured his second consecutive WorldSBK title. His victory marked his 25th win of the season, establishing a new record.

P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

“I feel so happy! Now I’m starting to realise what we have achieved. I’m really happy and so proud of my team and people, because we had an incredible year. We won a lot of races, our performance in almost all situations was good. The best way to end the season is to defend the title. My two previous titles were won in Australia and Indonesia, so a bit far from home. It’s okay, you enjoy it with your team and friends there but it’s not the same as celebrating with your family, real friends, with your team and all the fans. It’s like a dream come true! It’s not easy to win a title at home. I’m so happy to win, but so happy to have the chance to celebrate with everyone!

To do it here at Jerez was very, very special. Many people said, ‘you only need two points, keep calm’. I said, ‘I don’t think about the points or the results or the Championship’. I wanted to stay free and just enjoy it. Maybe, if you’re thinking about that kind of target which can be easy to do, it’s worse because then you relax and you lose your focus, lose your performance. I preferred to just forget about everything and try to focus on myself, enjoy my riding. I felt so good from the beginning, and I could keep my pace. In the last laps, I started to think about the Championship more but that’s normal! Now I can be more relaxed especially from the outside, especially because a lot of people put a lot of pressure on me.”

More, from another press release issued by Dorna:

Title Defence Achieved: Alvaro Bautista clinches second consecutive WorldSBK title

A remarkable season saw the now two-time WorldSBK Champion establish new records and solidify his legacy

Alvaro Bautista’s exceptional performance throughout the 2023 WorldSBK season culminated in his second WorldSBK title claimed in Race 1 of the Prometeon Spanish Round. Demonstrating a remarkable consistency and determination, Bautista secured 25 race victories aboard his Ducati Panigale V4R, establishing a new all-time record for the highest number of wins in a single season in the WorldSBK history.

From the very start of the season at Phillip Island to the intense battles at iconic tracks like Assen, Misano, Imola and more recently at Portimao, Bautista firmly established himself as the strongest contender in a range of racing conditions. His dominance, marked by commanding performances, enabled him to forge a substantial lead in the Championship standings, which proved crucial in the face of adversity. For instance, following a DNF in Race 1 at Aragon, the gap between him and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu narrowed to just 37 points. However, Bautista’s resilience shone through as he made a remarkable comeback with two victories on Sunday at Aragon and a solid Portuguese Round arriving at Jerez still holding a 60-point advantage.

Bautista’s triumphs not only highlighted his individual excellence but also the seamless harmony between his exceptional riding abilities and the consistent performance of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, as they look ahead to a promising partnership in 2024. As he stood atop the podium on numerous occasions, Alvaro Bautista demonstrated a mastery of his machine and a deep understanding of the tracks, further solidifying his status as one of WorldSBK’s premier riders. With this second title, Bautista’s legacy in the world of motorcycle racing continues to grow, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the World Superbike Championship.

P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati

“I feel so happy! Now I’m starting to realise what we have achieved. I’m really happy and so proud of my team and people, because we had an incredible year. We won a lot of races, our performance in almost all situations was good. The best way to end the season is to defend the title. My two previous titles were won in Australia and Indonesia, so a bit far from home. It’s okay, you enjoy it with your team and friends there but it’s not the same as celebrating with your family, real friends, with your team and all the fans. It’s like a dream come true! It’s not easy to win a title at home. I’m so happy to win, but so happy to have the chance to celebrate with everyone!”

World Supersport: Race One Results From Jerez

October 28, 2023

Circuito de Jerez. Photo courtesy of Dorna. — Circuito de Jerez, as seen in 2019. Photo courtesy Dorna.

WSS Race One Results
WSS points after R1

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega dominates Race 1, Manzi and Caricasulo fight for second

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) continued his dominant form in the FIM Supersport World Championship by clinching another commanding victory at Jerez, marking his 15th win of the season. Bulega’s early race pace allowed him to build a significant lead, and he crossed the line more than four seconds ahead of his closest rivals.

Stefano Manzi (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) and Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing Team) engaged in a thrilling battle for second place, with Manzi ultimately securing the runner-up spot, less than a tenth of a second ahead of Caricasulo.

Jorge Navarro (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) managed to secure a solid fourth-place finish in WorldSSP Race 1 at Jerez after a hard-fought battle with Valentin Debise (GMT94 Yamaha). Navarro demonstrated his determination in the late stages of the race, narrowly defeating Debise by just 0.055 seconds as they crossed the line. The Ten Kate Racing duo’s performances also had broader implications as their results allowed the team to clinch the 2023 Teams’ Championship. Adrian Huertas (MTM Kawasaki) delivered a respectable performance, securing sixth place.

Bulega asserted his dominance with an impeccable performance in Race 1. He’s on course to break records with his 15th win this season.

P1 | Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team

“It was a very good race. I had a good pace, and I started very well. I think I was first from the first corner, and then I had a good feeling with my bike, so I could push like I wanted, and this was very important. Thanks to my team because we are enjoying our last weekend together. Fifteen victories in one season are very good. And, ten pole positions; it’s incredible, and this is a fantastic season for me. So, I’m very happy, and I will remember this season for all my life. Tomorrow I will try for another win, but it won’t be easy. We already had the party when I won the title, but for sure, winning one more race is always nice.”

Australian Superbike: Pearson Takes Pole Position At Phillip Island

October 28, 2023