Racer Registration Now Open For Mission Mini Cup National Final

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

Racer Registration Now Open For Mission Mini Cup National Final

The Best Of The Best Will Go At It In The Mission Mini Cup National Final Set For Road America In Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has announced that racer registration is now open for the second annual Mission Mini Cup National Final at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.

The final event will feature the best vs. the best in six featured classes: Stock 50 (ages 6-8), Stock 110 (ages 8-12), GP 110 (ages 8-12), GP 160 (ages 9-14), GP 190 (ages 11-14) and Street GP (ages 14 and up).

This year’s second annual Mission Mini Cup National Final promises to be even better than last year’s inaugural event with riders qualifying from over 20 regional qualifiers all over the country to set up a best vs. the best scenario.

“We’re excited for this year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “There have been several new clubs who have hosted regional qualifiers, and we will have a large contingent of riders coming out of Canada for the National Final. Once again, our sponsors have stepped up to provide some great incentive for the title winners. Dunlop considers the event of high importance when determining their future Team Dunlop Road Racing Elite members, Thom Duma Fine Jewelers presents beautiful custom pendants to each champion, Arai Helmets are presented to each class champion, Motion Pro will also provide product to class winners, and riders of age who win the National Championship will be provided with a free entry into the 2026 Talent Cup series and that’s on top of being presented the prestigious AMA National Championship #1 plate. The races will, once again, be streamed live on MotoAmerica Live+. Last year went well for a first-year event and there is a lot of buzz about the 2026 National Final. We are really excited for this year’s races and look forward to seeing everyone at Road America.”

To register for this year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final, email [email protected]
Tickets can be purchased HERE
The event schedule can be found HERE
National Final rules can be found HERE
National Final decal placement for the Ohvale motorcycles can be found HERE
National Final decal placement for other motorcycles can be found HERE
Transponders can be reserved to rent. Please contact Cory Texter at [email protected]

Dunlop will have full sales and service at this event. Participants must provide their own fuel. Fuel sale will not be available onsite.

For any further questions, please reach out to [email protected]

About MotoAmerica:

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

MotoGP : M. Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon at Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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MotoGP : M. Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon at Brno

Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship wet practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the six-time World Champion turned a lap time of 2:03.935, to lead the field of 22 riders.

Johann Zarco was the best of the rest with a 2:04.404 on his CASTROL Honda LCR RC213V.

Fabio Quartararo was third at 2:04.465 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Marco Bezzecchi finished the session fourth with a 2:04.492 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.

Jorge Martín impressed with a solid P5 finish in today’s wet Friday practice at Brno, showing he’s back on pace aboard the Aprilia.

Classification motogp practice

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marc Marquez fastest as Martin clinches Q2 spot in Brno. The championship leader dances to P1 in the wet as the #1 returns with a bang on Friday at the Czech GP.

It’s Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) who heads into Saturday’s compelling MotoGP action at the Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia at the summit in a very damp Friday afternoon Practice session. The championship leader set a 2:03.935 to lead second place Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) by 0.469s, while Fabio Quartararo stuck his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP in P3.

The storylines stretch further than the quickest trio though as reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) makes an eye-catching return to finish P5, with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) going from on the deck to Q2 in a matter of minutes at the end of play. Plus, we’ll be seeing Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) in Q1.

HEAVY RAIN ARRIVES

A huge downpour at the end of Moto2 Practice carried over to bring us a delay to MotoGP Practice proceedings in Brno. Thankfully, the lull wasn’t too long and once it was safe enough, Practice began at a rain-soaked Czech GP as the field got down to business in the pursuit of a top 10.

With 48 minutes to go, the returning reigning World Champion sat P1 before teammate Marco Bezzecchi climbed above the #1. How good is it to see Martin back and looking in the groove? Very good is the answer, much like the grip the new Brno surface was providing as the times continued to tumble by the lap as the conditions improved.

The session leader, Bezzecchi, was then down at the exit of Turn 4 with 43 minutes to go. The Italian was a tad wide and ventured through the standing water, and unfortunately it caught out the British GP winner. Meanwhile, the goalposts were moved by Marc Marquez with 36 minutes left, with the #93’s 2:04.421 the time to beat.

CONDITIONS IMPROVE, BUT THE TIMES DON’T

As we entered the final 20-minute zone, Zarco was Marquez’s closest challenger, 0.4s down, with Quartararo, Martin and Bezzecchi the provisional top five. However, both Alex Marquez and Bagnaia were sitting outside the all-important top 10.

A few dry lines were appearing – particularly down the hill into Kevin Schwantz corner, Turn 10 – but there was too much water on plenty of other parts of the Automotodrom Brno with 12 minutes left to see slick tyres unveiled in Practice.

ALEX MARQUEZ’S ROLLERCOASTER END TO PR

Despite it drying up, the riders were struggling to improve their times. Was this the crossover point where the wet tyres, especially the softer rear Michelin wets, started to struggle as track temperatures rose? It certainly looked that way. And then, drama was endured for the rider second in the championship.

Alex Marquez was down at Turn 7, and he didn’t have a lot of time to get back to the box and back out. The #73 was P11 with six minutes to go, and no improvements were coming for 13th fastest Bagnaia either.

Alex Marquez did make it back in time to head back out, so the Spaniard gave himself a chance of saying goodbye to a potential first Q1 appearance of 2025. It was all down to one last lap for both Alex Marquez and Bagnaia and for the latter, his Friday Q2 push was done.

Marquez’s wasn’t though. Through split three, the #73 was 0.7s away from his brother’s effort, and across the line, a 2:04.993 was enough to propel Alex Marquez into P9 and therefore, Q2. Fair play to the Gresini star, that was top-notch stuff.

YOUR FRIDAY TOP 10

Bezzecchi and the returning Martin complete the top five behind the top three in what was a confidence-boosting day for the reigning World Champion in tricky conditions. Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) heads into Q2 in P6, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) sits seventh on Friday ahead of fit again Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).

COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN BRNO

Marc Marquez rules the roost on Friday as we return to action in Brno, but what will Saturday offer up? Qualifying comes first, and then it’s Sprint time in Czechia. Don’t miss it.

More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:

TWO APRILIA RS-GP25 BIKES STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2: MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AND JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH UPON RETURNING FROM HIS INJURY

The first day of practice on the Brno Circuit ended with encouraging signs for Aprilia Racing. The weather conditions had a strong influence on Friday’s activities. FP1 was held on a wet track with Marco Bezzecchi crashing on turn 8 in the early stages of the session – fortunately without any consequences. The Italian rider rejoined and finished FP1 in seventh place. The afternoon practice session was also held in the wet. Bezzecchi, leading the standings at the time, fell victim to another crash, but managed to get right back on the track, doing an outstanding fourth-best time which put him straight through to Q2.

It was an extremely positive day for Jorge Martín too, just back after three months of down time due to the injury he suffered in Qatar. After an FP1 spent adapting, the Spanish rider finished 17th, partly due to a cancelled lap time for exceeding track limits. Still, it was an encouraging performance, considering it was his first real outing in wet conditions with the RS-GP25. Martín made a significant step forward in the afternoon, doing the fifth-best time despite the difficult track conditions, which sends him straight through to Q2 as well.

Marco Bezzecchi (72): “It was a good Friday, and we achieved the goal of going through to Q2. The two crashes undoubtedly complicated things a bit, especially the one in the morning where I braked hard and it was only the first timed lap in the wet, so I had to try and take everything calmly. In the afternoon session, the track kept changing constantly, so it was important to try and stay with the best. In any case, the guys truly did a great job, and I wish to thank them very much for the outstanding work.”

Jorge Martin (1): “It was a fantastic day, and I am extremely happy. The bike consistently gave me a good feeling, and I am pleased to be straight through to Q2. My goal right now is not to achieve results, but to grow and get to know the bike. This was my first day with the Aprilia in the wet, so I just had to turn laps and gain familiarity with it. However, being ahead already from the start means that the bike and I are in good shape.”

Paolo Bonora – Team Manager : “It was a special day, and Marco is more and more of a confirmation. The fact that he was able to do an outstanding time anyway, despite two crashes, as well as qualify for Q2, is the sign that he never gives up and that the energy he puts into riding spreads to the entire team. We have been waiting for Jorge’s return for a long time – since Doha – and he demonstrated that he is in it all the way. We achieved Q2 with him and with Marco, so we are extremely happy. Now we need to look forward and take advantage of the fact that we have two talented riders in the garage who can help one another.”

Moto2 : American Roberts Breaks Record At Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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Moto2 : American Roberts Breaks Record At Brno

American Joe Roberts led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, Roberts lapped the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 1:59.032, topping the field of 30 riders and breaking Alex Marquez’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:01.463 from 2019.

Filip Salac was second-best with a time of 1:59.574 on his ELF Marc VDS Boscoscuro.

Manuel Gonzalez did a third-fastest 1:59.604 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Classification practice moto2

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Roberts leads home-hero Salac in rainy Moto2™ Brno Practice. The rain neutralised Practice after just a few laps on Friday afternoon, leading to a jumbled up order going into Saturday.

Moto3 may have been dry but the dark clouds rolled back into Brno and the rain came in buckets for Moto2™. This made it all the more critical to get lap times banked right at the start of the session. Leading the charge into Saturday and with the top 14 locked in for Q2, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) hit the jackpot at the right time ahead of home-hero Filip Salac (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team).

The session originally started out dry and the charge out of pitlane was right on queue with the green flag dropping. Everyone had to get out and set their representative bankers as soon as possible. Whilst it was dry for most of the track, the rain really came down hard in the final sector. Eventually, Salac went back out on track but with three minutes to go, the session was red flagged as the rain intensified.

Roberts, Salac and Championship Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) were the three at the head of the field as the rain came down. It wasn’t just one side of the American Racing garage that was happy though, with Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) snatching fourth.

Behind the top four, British GP winner Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was inside the top five but the big shock was in sixth. One of the last riders to improve was Mattia Pasini (Fantic Racing Redemption) and the 39-year-old veteran Italian, a wildcard for this weekend, finds himself sixth and in Q2. Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedRS Team) and his teammate Celestino Vietti complete the top ten.

Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team) Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) and Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) complete the top 14, Veijer directly into Q2 for the first time in Moto2™. Veijer just edged out teammate and Aragon GP winner Deniz Öncü, who goes into Q1 having finished 15^th.

Full Moto2 Practice results from Brno!

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Brno

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Carpe used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to lap the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) track in 2:05.840, which led the field of 25 riders and broke Alex Rins’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:07.622 from 2013.

His teammate, Jose Antonio Rueda was second-best with a time of 2:05.997.

Maximo Quiles, piloting his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:06.174.

Classification practice moto3

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Carpe sets Brno pace as Piqueras misses Q2 cut. Red Bull KTM Ajo pick up a 1-2 on Friday in Czechia with their chief title rival heading for Q1.

Despite completing just four laps in FP1, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) came to play on Friday afternoon at the Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia to front the Moto3 field with a 2:05.840. Teammate and championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda was P2, Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) completed the top three, as a late Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) lap pushed title-hunting Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) into Q1.

It’s the first time this season the #36 has been in Q1 in 2025, and coupled with a crash in the damp conditions this morning, it was a far from ideal opening day for Piqueras in Brno. Rounding out the Moto3 top five were an impressive pair of rookies in the form of Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), with Sachsenring winner David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) safely into Q2.

Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) joins Piqueras in Q1 on Saturday afternoon, and both will be expecting to progress. Can they? Find out at 12:50 local time.

Moto3 Practice results from Brno!

MotoGP: M. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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MotoGP: M. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Brno

Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Championship Point Leader turned a lap of 1:54.606 around the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) track and led the 22-rider field.

Jack Miller was second-best with a 1:55.221 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Francesco Bagnaia, M. Marquez’s teammate, was third with a lap of 1:55.259.

Classification FP1 Motogp

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marquez overcomes tech issues to top damp Brno FP1, Martin returns to action. The Championship leader dealt with his technical issues and despite only getting nine laps in, was able to knock on the door of the oldest MotoGP lap record.

Brno is back and there were plenty of stories to get through during FP1 of the Czech GP. It started off wet, finished with a flurry in the dry and brought some hot talking points along the way. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) was the rider to beat come the end whilst attention was also on Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), back in the saddle for the first time since April.

It was an eventful opening five minutes to the session as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) crashed at Turn 7 moments before Championship leader Marquez exited pitlane for the first time and instantly had a technical issue. He got his GP25 back to the garage visa the service road but it was far from the ideal start. Meanwhile, the #1 of Martin was getting himself dialled in on his return and acclimatising to the conditions. With 25 minutes remaining, slick tyres were donned for the first time by none other than Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and he went top on them after a few laps, signalling the change was worth it.

Conditions improved right the way through the session and it was a case of who crossed the line last would get the best track conditions. Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) was the first under the two-minute barrier but with the sun out, top honours went to Marc on his final flying lap, denying Miller who ended in P2. The #93 may have only done nine laps but he needed no time to get up to speed, already nearly under the lap record. His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, clinched third and lapped on-track with Marc in the closing stages, whilst Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) came up the order on his last flying lap to secure P4. On his comeback weekend, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) took fifth.

There was another KTM in sixth with Pedro Acosta’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) first-ever session at Brno capped off solidly. Despite his earlier fall, ‘Bez’ took seventh place ahead of top Honda Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), with Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) completing the top ten. Jorge Martin’s return saw him in 17^th place, negotiating a tricky first session and hoping for better conditions in the afternoon. With just under 12 minutes to go in the session, Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had a big crash on the approach to Turn 3, the rear coming round on the entry to the corner. He was able to get back up and walk away, the bike less so; he was 22^nd on the timesheets.

Full results from MotoGP FP1 at Brno!

Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Opening Practice At Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Opening Practice At Brno

Tony Arbolino was fastest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian covered the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 2:11.078, topping the field of 30 riders.

His teammate, Izan Guevara was the best of the rest with a 2:11.508.

Daniel Holgado was third-fastest with a 2:11.849 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 13th with a 2:12.746 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

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Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice At Brno

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 18, 2025

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Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice At Brno

David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 2:13.933, topping the field of 25 riders.

His teammate, Adrian Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 2:14.048.

Cormac Buchanan was third with a lap time of 2:14.511 on his DENSSI Racing – BOE KTM.

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American Julian Correa Wild-Carding In ESBK SS300 Championship This Weekend

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 17, 2025

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American Julian Correa Wild-Carding In ESBK SS300 Championship This Weekend

American Julian Correa Has A Wild-Card Entry In This Weekend’s ESBK SuperSport 300 Championship Event at Navarra, Spain. Afterwards, He’ll Return To British Talent Cup and MotoAmerica Talent Cup Competition.

Get ready for some thrilling news! Our very own Julian is about to embark on an incredible new adventure, heading to Spain to compete in the ESBK SuperSport 300 Championship!

The story kicked off after the recent ESBK race weekend at Aragon. Arnau Pons, the owner of Pons Motorsport Italika Racing Team, reached out to Dani Valle, Co-Owner of Riders Formation (a top development program in Tarragona, Spain). Arnau was looking for a rider to step in for Martim Garcia, who’s now focusing on the Portuguese Championship.

Dani Valle knew exactly who to recommend: Julian! It wasn’t just Julian’s raw talent that came to mind, but also the incredible opportunity this would provide for him to experience a new racing environment, expand his learning, and continue his progression.

With the full backing of his parents, the guidance of his mental coach Mike Torres, and the enthusiastic approval from Mortimer Racing (British Talent Cup) team owner Richard Mortimer, Julian jumped at the chance! He’s incredibly excited to learn and gain invaluable experience racing in Spain.

Now, this isn’t Julian’s first rodeo in a Spanish Championship. He’s previously competed in two JuniorGP European Talent Cup races. However, those experiences were on less-than-ideal machinery (British Talent Cup bikes) and without the dedicated support of a JuniorGP ETC team.This meant he didn’t quite get the full experience or the crucial lessons that come with racing against the world’s best.

But this time, it’s different! This amazing opportunity places Julian on the current team that’s leading the SS300 championship!Even better, he’ll be guided by his new teammate, Dani Ocete, who is also leading the championship! Talk about an incredible learning environment!

Julian is absolutely thrilled about this wild card entry, exclaiming, “This door was kicked wide open by Dani, and I am so grateful he picked me to step up. Although not racing a GP bike, it is still racing, and here in Spain is where the fastest in the world race. The expectation is to always be at the front battling for the win. This team has the potential to provide me a machine to do so, and I am confident we can make some magic this coming weekend!”

Don’t miss a second of the action! Be sure to watch the ESBK races live this weekend, July 19th and 20th, to see how Julian stacks up in this exciting championship!

Julian has a busy schedule ahead:

· ESBK SS300 Navara Spain – July 18th thru 20th

· British Talent Cup – Brands Hatch July 25th thru 27th

· MotoAmerica – Talent Cup – Virginia Raceway Aug 1st thru Aug 3rd

· British Talent Cup – Thruxton Circuit Aug 8th thru Aug 10th

MotoAmerica: Video Of Wayne Rainey’s Ride At Laguna Seca

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July 17, 2025

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MotoAmerica: Video Of Wayne Rainey’s Ride At Laguna Seca

Last weekend, three-time 500cc GP World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey did his first laps around Laguna Seca since 1991 on a specially modified Yamaha XSR900 GP. Joining him on the ride around WeatherTech Raceway were several legends of American motorcycle racing, including Kenny Roberts, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Bubba Shobert, Kenny Roberts Jr., Rick Johnson, Doug Chandler, Ben Spies, and Kel Carruthers.

MotoGP: Jorge Martin Staying With Aprilia For 2026

Mathilde Gasnier

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July 17, 2025

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MotoGP: Jorge Martin Staying With Aprilia For 2026

Jorge Martin will remain with Aprilia for the 2026 MotoGP season, continuing his journey with the Italian manufacturer.

Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin is set to make his return to competition this weekend at the Brno Grand Prix. Speaking at Thursday’s official press conference, Martin confirmed his comeback and addressed the challenges he has faced throughout a difficult 2025 season.

Cleared as fit to race, Martin expressed his determination to turn the page and refocus on the remainder of the championship. With renewed motivation and confidence, he now looks ahead to a strong performance as he gets back on track.

Jorge Martin: “I’m really happy to be here again. It was a really difficult 6 or 7 months suffering a lot with a lot of injuries but I’m happy to be here and to be back in MotoGP.

“Finally, I’m happy to say that I’ll continue with Aprilia for 2026. It wasn’t an easy road this year, but they believed in me through it all. Now that my future is clear, I can fully focus on getting back to the top.”

More to come, stay tuned.

Racer Registration Now Open For Mission Mini Cup National Final

July 18, 2025

The Mission Mini Cup National Final will be held, August 8-10, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Registration is now open. Photo by Billy Klingsporn

The Best Of The Best Will Go At It In The Mission Mini Cup National Final Set For Road America In Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has announced that racer registration is now open for the second annual Mission Mini Cup National Final at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, August 8-10.

The final event will feature the best vs. the best in six featured classes: Stock 50 (ages 6-8), Stock 110 (ages 8-12), GP 110 (ages 8-12), GP 160 (ages 9-14), GP 190 (ages 11-14) and Street GP (ages 14 and up).

This year’s second annual Mission Mini Cup National Final promises to be even better than last year’s inaugural event with riders qualifying from over 20 regional qualifiers all over the country to set up a best vs. the best scenario.

“We’re excited for this year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “There have been several new clubs who have hosted regional qualifiers, and we will have a large contingent of riders coming out of Canada for the National Final. Once again, our sponsors have stepped up to provide some great incentive for the title winners. Dunlop considers the event of high importance when determining their future Team Dunlop Road Racing Elite members, Thom Duma Fine Jewelers presents beautiful custom pendants to each champion, Arai Helmets are presented to each class champion, Motion Pro will also provide product to class winners, and riders of age who win the National Championship will be provided with a free entry into the 2026 Talent Cup series and that’s on top of being presented the prestigious AMA National Championship #1 plate. The races will, once again, be streamed live on MotoAmerica Live+. Last year went well for a first-year event and there is a lot of buzz about the 2026 National Final. We are really excited for this year’s races and look forward to seeing everyone at Road America.”

To register for this year’s Mission Mini Cup National Final, email [email protected]
Tickets can be purchased HERE
The event schedule can be found HERE
National Final rules can be found HERE
National Final decal placement for the Ohvale motorcycles can be found HERE
National Final decal placement for other motorcycles can be found HERE
Transponders can be reserved to rent. Please contact Cory Texter at [email protected]

Dunlop will have full sales and service at this event. Participants must provide their own fuel. Fuel sale will not be available onsite.

For any further questions, please reach out to [email protected]

About MotoAmerica:

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

MotoGP : M. Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon at Brno

July 18, 2025

Marc Marquez was fastest this afternoon at Brno. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship wet practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the six-time World Champion turned a lap time of 2:03.935, to lead the field of 22 riders.

Johann Zarco was the best of the rest with a 2:04.404 on his CASTROL Honda LCR RC213V.

Fabio Quartararo was third at 2:04.465 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Marco Bezzecchi finished the session fourth with a 2:04.492 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.

Jorge Martín impressed with a solid P5 finish in today’s wet Friday practice at Brno, showing he’s back on pace aboard the Aprilia.

Classification motogp practice

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marc Marquez fastest as Martin clinches Q2 spot in Brno. The championship leader dances to P1 in the wet as the #1 returns with a bang on Friday at the Czech GP.

It’s Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) who heads into Saturday’s compelling MotoGP action at the Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia at the summit in a very damp Friday afternoon Practice session. The championship leader set a 2:03.935 to lead second place Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) by 0.469s, while Fabio Quartararo stuck his Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP in P3.

The storylines stretch further than the quickest trio though as reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) makes an eye-catching return to finish P5, with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) going from on the deck to Q2 in a matter of minutes at the end of play. Plus, we’ll be seeing Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) in Q1.

HEAVY RAIN ARRIVES

A huge downpour at the end of Moto2 Practice carried over to bring us a delay to MotoGP Practice proceedings in Brno. Thankfully, the lull wasn’t too long and once it was safe enough, Practice began at a rain-soaked Czech GP as the field got down to business in the pursuit of a top 10.

With 48 minutes to go, the returning reigning World Champion sat P1 before teammate Marco Bezzecchi climbed above the #1. How good is it to see Martin back and looking in the groove? Very good is the answer, much like the grip the new Brno surface was providing as the times continued to tumble by the lap as the conditions improved.

The session leader, Bezzecchi, was then down at the exit of Turn 4 with 43 minutes to go. The Italian was a tad wide and ventured through the standing water, and unfortunately it caught out the British GP winner. Meanwhile, the goalposts were moved by Marc Marquez with 36 minutes left, with the #93’s 2:04.421 the time to beat.

CONDITIONS IMPROVE, BUT THE TIMES DON’T

As we entered the final 20-minute zone, Zarco was Marquez’s closest challenger, 0.4s down, with Quartararo, Martin and Bezzecchi the provisional top five. However, both Alex Marquez and Bagnaia were sitting outside the all-important top 10.

A few dry lines were appearing – particularly down the hill into Kevin Schwantz corner, Turn 10 – but there was too much water on plenty of other parts of the Automotodrom Brno with 12 minutes left to see slick tyres unveiled in Practice.

ALEX MARQUEZ’S ROLLERCOASTER END TO PR

Despite it drying up, the riders were struggling to improve their times. Was this the crossover point where the wet tyres, especially the softer rear Michelin wets, started to struggle as track temperatures rose? It certainly looked that way. And then, drama was endured for the rider second in the championship.

Alex Marquez was down at Turn 7, and he didn’t have a lot of time to get back to the box and back out. The #73 was P11 with six minutes to go, and no improvements were coming for 13th fastest Bagnaia either.

Alex Marquez did make it back in time to head back out, so the Spaniard gave himself a chance of saying goodbye to a potential first Q1 appearance of 2025. It was all down to one last lap for both Alex Marquez and Bagnaia and for the latter, his Friday Q2 push was done.

Marquez’s wasn’t though. Through split three, the #73 was 0.7s away from his brother’s effort, and across the line, a 2:04.993 was enough to propel Alex Marquez into P9 and therefore, Q2. Fair play to the Gresini star, that was top-notch stuff.

YOUR FRIDAY TOP 10

Bezzecchi and the returning Martin complete the top five behind the top three in what was a confidence-boosting day for the reigning World Champion in tricky conditions. Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) heads into Q2 in P6, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) sits seventh on Friday ahead of fit again Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).

COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN BRNO

Marc Marquez rules the roost on Friday as we return to action in Brno, but what will Saturday offer up? Qualifying comes first, and then it’s Sprint time in Czechia. Don’t miss it.

More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:

TWO APRILIA RS-GP25 BIKES STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2: MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTH AND JORGE MARTÍN FIFTH UPON RETURNING FROM HIS INJURY

The first day of practice on the Brno Circuit ended with encouraging signs for Aprilia Racing. The weather conditions had a strong influence on Friday’s activities. FP1 was held on a wet track with Marco Bezzecchi crashing on turn 8 in the early stages of the session – fortunately without any consequences. The Italian rider rejoined and finished FP1 in seventh place. The afternoon practice session was also held in the wet. Bezzecchi, leading the standings at the time, fell victim to another crash, but managed to get right back on the track, doing an outstanding fourth-best time which put him straight through to Q2.

It was an extremely positive day for Jorge Martín too, just back after three months of down time due to the injury he suffered in Qatar. After an FP1 spent adapting, the Spanish rider finished 17th, partly due to a cancelled lap time for exceeding track limits. Still, it was an encouraging performance, considering it was his first real outing in wet conditions with the RS-GP25. Martín made a significant step forward in the afternoon, doing the fifth-best time despite the difficult track conditions, which sends him straight through to Q2 as well.

Marco Bezzecchi (72): “It was a good Friday, and we achieved the goal of going through to Q2. The two crashes undoubtedly complicated things a bit, especially the one in the morning where I braked hard and it was only the first timed lap in the wet, so I had to try and take everything calmly. In the afternoon session, the track kept changing constantly, so it was important to try and stay with the best. In any case, the guys truly did a great job, and I wish to thank them very much for the outstanding work.”

Jorge Martin (1): “It was a fantastic day, and I am extremely happy. The bike consistently gave me a good feeling, and I am pleased to be straight through to Q2. My goal right now is not to achieve results, but to grow and get to know the bike. This was my first day with the Aprilia in the wet, so I just had to turn laps and gain familiarity with it. However, being ahead already from the start means that the bike and I are in good shape.”

Paolo Bonora – Team Manager : “It was a special day, and Marco is more and more of a confirmation. The fact that he was able to do an outstanding time anyway, despite two crashes, as well as qualify for Q2, is the sign that he never gives up and that the energy he puts into riding spreads to the entire team. We have been waiting for Jorge’s return for a long time – since Doha – and he demonstrated that he is in it all the way. We achieved Q2 with him and with Marco, so we are extremely happy. Now we need to look forward and take advantage of the fact that we have two talented riders in the garage who can help one another.”

Moto2 : American Roberts Breaks Record At Brno

July 18, 2025

American Joe Roberts during the MotoGP Round in Italy. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.

American Joe Roberts led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, Roberts lapped the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 1:59.032, topping the field of 30 riders and breaking Alex Marquez’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:01.463 from 2019.

Filip Salac was second-best with a time of 1:59.574 on his ELF Marc VDS Boscoscuro.

Manuel Gonzalez did a third-fastest 1:59.604 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Roberts leads home-hero Salac in rainy Moto2™ Brno Practice. The rain neutralised Practice after just a few laps on Friday afternoon, leading to a jumbled up order going into Saturday.

Moto3 may have been dry but the dark clouds rolled back into Brno and the rain came in buckets for Moto2™. This made it all the more critical to get lap times banked right at the start of the session. Leading the charge into Saturday and with the top 14 locked in for Q2, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) hit the jackpot at the right time ahead of home-hero Filip Salac (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team).

The session originally started out dry and the charge out of pitlane was right on queue with the green flag dropping. Everyone had to get out and set their representative bankers as soon as possible. Whilst it was dry for most of the track, the rain really came down hard in the final sector. Eventually, Salac went back out on track but with three minutes to go, the session was red flagged as the rain intensified.

Roberts, Salac and Championship Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) were the three at the head of the field as the rain came down. It wasn’t just one side of the American Racing garage that was happy though, with Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) snatching fourth.

Behind the top four, British GP winner Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was inside the top five but the big shock was in sixth. One of the last riders to improve was Mattia Pasini (Fantic Racing Redemption) and the 39-year-old veteran Italian, a wildcard for this weekend, finds himself sixth and in Q2. Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedRS Team) and his teammate Celestino Vietti complete the top ten.

Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team) Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) and Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) complete the top 14, Veijer directly into Q2 for the first time in Moto2™. Veijer just edged out teammate and Aragon GP winner Deniz Öncü, who goes into Q1 having finished 15^th.

Full Moto2 Practice results from Brno!

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Brno

July 18, 2025

Alvaro Carpe was fastest this afternoon at Brno and set a new lap time record. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Carpe used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to lap the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) track in 2:05.840, which led the field of 25 riders and broke Alex Rins’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:07.622 from 2013.

His teammate, Jose Antonio Rueda was second-best with a time of 2:05.997.

Maximo Quiles, piloting his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:06.174.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Carpe sets Brno pace as Piqueras misses Q2 cut. Red Bull KTM Ajo pick up a 1-2 on Friday in Czechia with their chief title rival heading for Q1.

Despite completing just four laps in FP1, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) came to play on Friday afternoon at the Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia to front the Moto3 field with a 2:05.840. Teammate and championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda was P2, Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) completed the top three, as a late Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) lap pushed title-hunting Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) into Q1.

It’s the first time this season the #36 has been in Q1 in 2025, and coupled with a crash in the damp conditions this morning, it was a far from ideal opening day for Piqueras in Brno. Rounding out the Moto3 top five were an impressive pair of rookies in the form of Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), with Sachsenring winner David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) safely into Q2.

Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) joins Piqueras in Q1 on Saturday afternoon, and both will be expecting to progress. Can they? Find out at 12:50 local time.

Moto3 Practice results from Brno!

MotoGP: M. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Brno

July 18, 2025

Marc Marquez was fastest this Friday morning at Brno. Photo courtesy Ducati Corse.

Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Championship Point Leader turned a lap of 1:54.606 around the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) track and led the 22-rider field.

Jack Miller was second-best with a 1:55.221 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Francesco Bagnaia, M. Marquez’s teammate, was third with a lap of 1:55.259.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marquez overcomes tech issues to top damp Brno FP1, Martin returns to action. The Championship leader dealt with his technical issues and despite only getting nine laps in, was able to knock on the door of the oldest MotoGP lap record.

Brno is back and there were plenty of stories to get through during FP1 of the Czech GP. It started off wet, finished with a flurry in the dry and brought some hot talking points along the way. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) was the rider to beat come the end whilst attention was also on Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), back in the saddle for the first time since April.

It was an eventful opening five minutes to the session as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) crashed at Turn 7 moments before Championship leader Marquez exited pitlane for the first time and instantly had a technical issue. He got his GP25 back to the garage visa the service road but it was far from the ideal start. Meanwhile, the #1 of Martin was getting himself dialled in on his return and acclimatising to the conditions. With 25 minutes remaining, slick tyres were donned for the first time by none other than Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and he went top on them after a few laps, signalling the change was worth it.

Conditions improved right the way through the session and it was a case of who crossed the line last would get the best track conditions. Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) was the first under the two-minute barrier but with the sun out, top honours went to Marc on his final flying lap, denying Miller who ended in P2. The #93 may have only done nine laps but he needed no time to get up to speed, already nearly under the lap record. His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, clinched third and lapped on-track with Marc in the closing stages, whilst Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) came up the order on his last flying lap to secure P4. On his comeback weekend, Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) took fifth.

There was another KTM in sixth with Pedro Acosta’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) first-ever session at Brno capped off solidly. Despite his earlier fall, ‘Bez’ took seventh place ahead of top Honda Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), with Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) completing the top ten. Jorge Martin’s return saw him in 17^th place, negotiating a tricky first session and hoping for better conditions in the afternoon. With just under 12 minutes to go in the session, Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had a big crash on the approach to Turn 3, the rear coming round on the entry to the corner. He was able to get back up and walk away, the bike less so; he was 22^nd on the timesheets.

Full results from MotoGP FP1 at Brno!

Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Opening Practice At Brno

July 18, 2025

Tony Arbolino during the MotoGP Round at Assen., Photo courtesy BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha. — Tony Arbolino during the MotoGP Round at Assen. Photo courtesy BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha.

Tony Arbolino was fastest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian covered the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 2:11.078, topping the field of 30 riders.

His teammate, Izan Guevara was the best of the rest with a 2:11.508.

Daniel Holgado was third-fastest with a 2:11.849 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 13th with a 2:12.746 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

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Moto3: Almansa Quickest In Opening Practice At Brno

July 18, 2025

David Almansa was fastest this morning during FP1 at Brno.. Photo courtesy Leopard Team.

David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.36-mile (5.40 km) road course in 2:13.933, topping the field of 25 riders.

His teammate, Adrian Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 2:14.048.

Cormac Buchanan was third with a lap time of 2:14.511 on his DENSSI Racing – BOE KTM.

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American Julian Correa Wild-Carding In ESBK SS300 Championship This Weekend

July 17, 2025

Julian Correa racing in British Talent Cup. Photo by Camipix Photography.