Featured In the September 2023 issue of Roadracing World:
As technology matures, its price typically comes down and it gets better. It’s one thing to sell a pricey cutting-edge system on a motorcycle to a few sophisticated customers who can afford specialized technical support. It’s another thing entirely to sell a similar system to the masses, when it has to withstand abuse and neglect.
It has to be simple to operate even for the least technically inclined riders, cost-effective and, especially when it comes to anything related to how the motorcycle performs in motion, it absolutely, positively has to work!
Yamaha product planners selected the Tracer 9 GT platform to introduce the Adaptive Cruise Control system and a world-first Radar-linked Unified Braking System to the company’s motorcycle lineup in the form of the 2024 Tracer 9 GT+…
“Intro: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt+: Loaded With Tech,” by Michael Gougis
Editor-at-Large Michael Gougis tested Yamaha’s advanced cruise control and braking systems and found that they were easy to operate and behaved exactly as Yamaha said they would. They were an awesome addition that made the touring part of sport-touring far less mentally taxing while taking nothing away from the sporting side of the equation. At a cost of $16,499, this machine may be the harbinger of technology to come for many more motorcycles in the future, Gougis wrote. Read the rest of his impressions in the latest issue of Roadracing World!
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HELMET HOUSE JOINS FORCES WITH CARDO SYSTEMS TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION NATIONWIDE
Calabasas, California – Helmet House is excited to announce the addition of Cardo Systems to their impressive lineup of premium products. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in expanding the distribution of Cardo Systems’ groundbreaking communication solutions, including the PACKTALK EDGE, through Helmet House’s extensive network of dealer locations.
As a pioneering force in the powersports industry for over 50 years, Helmet House has consistently pushed the boundaries to bring the best products to the motorcycle industry. This partnership with Cardo Systems underscores their commitment to enhancing the riding experience.
“Cardo Systems has always strived to create communication solutions that redefine the motorcycle experience,” said Alon Lumroso, CEO at Cardo Systems. “Partnering with Helmet House aligns perfectly with our mission to bring innovative technology to riders, enabling them to stay connected and safe on their journeys.”
Under the agreement, Cardo Systems’ revolutionary communication solutions will be made accessible to motorcycle enthusiasts nationwide through Helmet House’s renowned dealer network. This strategic move ensures that riders across the country can enjoy seamless and advanced communication tools designed to elevate their on-road experiences.
Dave Bertram, CEO of Helmet House, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “The Helmet House team is proud to partner with Cardo to further develop the footprint of quality dealers across the United States. Cardo’s strong commitment to ongoing innovation and improvement of their communication devices is impressive, and we are so excited to add the brand to the rest of our premium products sold through our partner dealers.”
This collaboration brings together two powerhouses in the powersports markets, solidifying their joint commitment to shaping the future of motorcycle communication. The combined expertise of Cardo Systems and Helmet House promises to revolutionize the way motorcyclists connect and communicate on the road.
For more information about Cardo Systems, visit cardosystems.com or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see all the latest videos on YouTube.
About Helmet House:
Helmet House has been a well-respected brand in the motorcycle industry for over five decades. As the exclusive distributor of SHOEI Helmets in the United States, they also carry a range of other high-quality market-leading brands, including HJC, Alpinestars, 100%, Molecule, Sena, Tourmaster, Cortech, and NORU. Their specialization lies in providing premium riding gear and accessories for motorcyclists, and they have established themselves as a trusted source supporting dealers across the U.S. since 1969.
About Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems provides cutting-edge communication devices and application services for powersports and outdoor enthusiasts. Cardo’s devices and services promote riders’ safety and enable motorcycle riders, off-road drivers, and adventure seekers to stay connected to their phone, music, and to each other. Cardo launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004 and has been responsible for most of the industry’s innovations ever since. This includes the introduction of the first mesh-powered intercom, the first premium sound system by JBL, and the first voice-powered device, to name but a few. Cardo’s products are sold in over 100 countries and are the world’s leading communication devices for groups in motion.
ALL KIDS BIKE AND YAMAHA GIVE LAUSD KINDERGARTENERS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BIKE RIDING IN PE CLASS
Celebrity Athletes Deliver Bike Program to 74th Street Elementary School
Ahead of SuperMotocross Championship Weekend at Los Angeles Coliseum
LOS ANGELES – All Kids Bike, the nonprofit dedicated to equipping schools with the resources needed to teach children how to ride bikes in kindergarten PE class, kicked off the 2023-24 school year with two new program activations at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools thanks to a $100,000 grant from Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, via its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI).
The first two recipients of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE Program, courtesy of the Yamaha grant, were 74th Street Elementary and Virginia Roads Elementary, both of which are Title 1 schools in LAUSD.
To help get the kids excited about the new program and raise awareness for the All Kids Bike mission, some of Yamaha’s celebrity athletes and ambassadors helped deliver an entire fleet of new bikes to 74th Street Elementary School Friday morning (September 22). SuperMotocross cameras were on hand to capture the moment for broadcasts during its Race Day Live and Gate Drop coverage, scheduled to air on Peacock and USA Network, respectively.
On hand to unveil the bikes and help the kids with their first ride around the playground were Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, a 2-time Monster Energy Supercross 450 Champion, 4-time Pro Motocross 450 Champion, and 2022 Motocross of Nations Winner; Yamaha Ambassador Ryan Villopoto, the 4-time Supercross Champion, 2-time 450 Motocross Champion, and 3-time 250 Motocross Champion; Yamaha Ambassador Damon Bradshaw, known as one of the all-time top 10 Supercross riders; and Yamaha Bicycles and All Kids Bike ambassador Brian Lopes, a Mountain Bike and BMX Hall of Fame inductee.
Yamaha Star Racing’s Supercross star Eli Tomac (left) helped deliver an All Kids Bike PE education package to kids at the 74th Street Elementary School in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., USA.
“You never forget when you learned to ride a bike, and I’ll never forget seeing how excited these kids were when we showed them the fleet of shiny new bikes and gave them a first ride,” said Eli Tomac, two-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450MX Champion, four-time Pro Motocross 450MX Champion, 2022 Motocross of Nations Winner. “We’re here to help raise awareness for the All Kids Bike program and to get people excited about bringing this program to more schools in Los Angeles and across the country. Riding bikes is one of the most fun things you can do when you’re a kid, and it’s also a really important skill that gives you confidence and a sense of freedom you just can’t get any other way.”
The fun and interactive event included LAUSD Region South Administrator Juanita Rainey-Woods, Will Celestine and Maggie Yu-DiPasquale with LAUSD Wellness Programs, and Adriana Valenzuela with LAUSD Physical Education who were on hand to celebrate with the kids. All Kids Bike’s goal is to eventually get the program into every school in LAUSD.
“Student outcomes depend largely on their access to a safe, loving environment and rich learning experiences,” said Dr. Cairen Ireland, principal of 74th Street Elementary and Gifted Magnet. “It’s partners like All Kids Bike and Yamaha that help bridge our scholars to these great opportunities. Fostering wellness and having fun while doing it, is a win-win!”
The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE Program includes a fleet of 24 balance bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, a teacher instruction bike, SHAPE-standard curriculum, teacher training, and equipment storage racks. It’s everything needed to teach kids how to progress from balance to riding a bike in 8 lessons. Among the 434 elementary schools in LAUSD, over 68 have already adopted the All Kids Bike program into their PE curriculum, recognizing the significant value of this skill in enhancing children’s lives both in and out of the classroom.
Lisa Weyer, executive director of Strider Education Foundation, the nonprofit that operates All Kids Bike, expressed her gratitude for Yamaha’s generous support and the commitment of school districts like LAUSD, “The unwavering support of generous donors like Yamaha and the steadfast commitment of school districts in recognizing the profound importance of the All Kids Bike program, empower us to bring the joy of riding to countless children, fostering not only physical skills but also a sense of freedom, confidence, and happiness that will positively impact their lives for years to come.”
In 2023, All Kids Bike received a $100,000 grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, bringing Yamaha’s total commitment to All Kids Bike programs over the past three years to $200,000.
“Yamaha is about creating experiences, creating memories, and today we’re about getting these kids on bikes,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing manager. “Too many kids don’t get the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike these days. We hope these grants help inspire some of these kids to enjoy having fun outdoors, get some exercise, and be excited about school.”
About All Kids Bike
All Kids Bike launched in 2018 with a simple mission: to give every child in America the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike in school. Its Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE program, which is active in over 1,000 schools across all 50 states, includes everything needed to teach thousands of students at a school for 7-10 years: teacher training and certification; a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, and helmets; an instructional bike for the teacher; 2 rolling metal bike storage racks, and access to a resource portal and live support for the life of the program. With substantial underwriting from the Strider Education Foundation, the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program is on track to teach over one million kids to ride over the 10 year lifespan of the program. In 2023, All Kids Bike added an Inclusive Learn-to-Ride Program to empower middle and high school students and adults with developmental disabilities with the life skill of riding a bicycle. For more information, please visit www.allkidsbike.org.
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
For more than a decade, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in guaranteeing responsible access to our nation’s land for outdoor enthusiasts. Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridgesover fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Updated guidelines, application form, information and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com.
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.
YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).
ABOUT LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified is the largest school district in California and the second-largest in the U.S. For the most up-to-date information, please follow Los Angeles Unified on Twitter at @laschools and @lausdsup, Instagram at @laschools and @lausdsup and Facebook at @laschools and @AlbertoMCarvalho1.
Kyle Wyman won MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide on a wet-but-drying track, Wyman won the eight-lap race by 3.724 seconds.
Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim finished second in Race Two, but that was enough for the veteran to wrap up the 2023 King Of The Baggers Championship.
Max Flinders charged from 10th on the grid to third place — and his career-first MotoAmerica podium finish — on his M3/Revolution Performance Indian Challenger.
Bobby Fong got fourth on his Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands Design Indian, and Jeremy McWilliams came home fifth on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian.
Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli trailed Gillim by only seven points coming into the final race. Rispoli took the lead from the start and led the first lap, but he ran off in Turn One on Lap Two and eventually finished Race Two in seventh.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara started the race, but he did so with broken bones in his left foot from a crash earlier in the weekend and he Did Not Finish (DNF).
JD Beach won MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding a Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 as a fill-in for injured Cameron Petersen, Beach took the lead on lap six and pulled away on the wet-but-drying 2.25-mile track to win the 16-lap race by 5.493 seconds.
It was Beach’s second career Superbike race win. His first came in 2019 at VIRginia International Raceway.
PJ Jacobsen led from the first lap but could not match Beach and had to settle for the runner-up spot on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR.
Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander backed up his career-first Superbike podium finish in Race One on Saturday with a second Superbike podium finish in Race Two.
Brandon Paasch passed his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammate Richie Escalante on the final lap to score fifth. Escalante came home sixth.
Most of the field started the race on rain tires. Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz gambled and started the race on slicks, front and rear, but both riders crashed out early in the race.
Beach Surprises With Medallia Superbike Victory At NJMP
JD Beach Scores His Second Career MotoAmerica Superbike Win
PJ Jacobsen (99) got off to a fast start to lead Jake Gagne (1), JD Beach (95) and Corey Alexander (23) in Sunday’s Medallia Superbike race at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 24, 2023) – JD Beach was the master of iffy track conditions on Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park with the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing rider controlling the final race of the season from the sixth of 16 laps to score the second MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike victory of his career and his first in four years.
With a drying track throwing a bit of confusion into the mix prior to the start, Beach and the majority of the Medallia Superbike contingent went with Dunlop rain tires while two of them opted for slicks. As it turns out, rain tires were the right call and one that Beach and his team made just prior to the start of the race.
It was Tytlers Cycle Racing’s PJ Jacobsen who led the race for the first five laps before Beach made his move on the New Yorker. Once past, Beach steadily pulled away before slowing his pace to cross the finish line 5.4 seconds ahead of Jacobsen.
JD Beach (95) took over at the front on the sixth lap and led the rest of the way to earn his second-career MotoAmerica Superbike race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With Jacobsen finishing second, it was his teammate Corey Alexander who finished third for the second straight day. On Sunday, however, the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW-mounted Alexander was third on the track and it didn’t take Jacobsen’s two-spot penalty to move him to the position as it did the day prior. Alexander was happy with his first podium but was happier with his second.
Three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne finished fourth, the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha rider finishing off the podium for the first time all season in races that he finished. The Colorado resident had a DNF with a mechanical issue that was his only non-score in what was an 11-win season in which he scored 420 points.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch was fifth, three seconds behind Gagne and just .274 of a second ahead of his teammate Richie Escalante.
Team Brazil’s Danilo Lewis had his best MotoAmerica Superbike finish in seventh with Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong eighth.
Aftercare Scheibe Racing’s Ashton Yates and Thrashed Bike Racing’s Max Flinders rounded out the top 10.
Notables missing from the results are Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin and Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz. Both Herrin and Scholtz opted for slicks, and both crashed early in the race.
The final 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship point standings were led by Gagne’s 420 points with Herrin second and Jacobsen third. Scholtz ended up fourth, tied with Escalante. Sixth went to Cameron Beaubier with the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion missing the final four races of the season with injury.
Beach celebrates his second-career MotoAmerica Superbike win and his first since 2019. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Superbike Race 2
JD Beach (Yamaha)
PJ Jacobsen (BMW)
Corey Alexander (BMW)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Ashton Yates (BMW)
Max Flinders (Yamaha)
Quotes JD Beach – Winner
“Honestly, PJ (Jacobsen) thought I was going to be fast, but out on the grid I was crapping my pants. I was scared. I’m like, ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen.’ When I went out for the warmup lap, as soon as I tipped it in, a few times the thing would slide. But the track didn’t look wet. So, I was nervous. Before the race started, I was going back and forth – slicks, rains, slicks, rains. Richard (Stanboli) came out on the grid. We talked about it. I was down to the last minute. I was like, only two guys went to slicks. Actually, (Josh) Herrin tried to trick me. I asked him if he switched and he said no, but I watched him do it. So, he’s not going to get no help anymore. So, then we just went with rains. PJ (Jacobsen) got a hell of a start. It was like a Jake (Gagne) start. The first lap, he was just gone. So, I was behind Jake (Gagne) and I was just like, I’m just going to match what he does. If he picks the bike up, I’m going to pick the bike up. So, I was just matching him, and I was making time on him, so I’m like, I guess I’ll just go by him. So, I went by Jake. PJ was out there, so I just put my head down and I started charging. I caught PJ and I tried to get by him as quick as I could. Just put my head down. I felt really good. I was just enjoying it. The bike was sliding around. I was spinning up. I just thought to myself, I wasn’t going to try to save the tire. I’d rather blow them off than have tires left at the end and not win. I just went for it. It feels really cool to get a win again after four years, and just getting on this bike for the last three rounds.”
PJ Jacobsen – Second Place
“Yeah, just like after yesterday and stuff like that I was still pretty pissed off, to be honest with you. It was hard to take that yesterday. Then I feel like I got a decent start and I just wanted to lead and try to run away with it and see what I could do. Honestly, I knew JD (Beach) before the start of the race would be pretty fast because we’re both dirt trackers, and it was like completely so sketchy out there when it’s half wet, half dry. Then also I was kind of nervous about the guys with the slicks because I was kind of shaking my head when we rolled up to start the race. I was just like, “I might just go backwards after five laps here.’ So, I don’t really know what’s going to happen. But once JD passed me, it was very hard to stay with him because I kept losing the rear going into all the corners with some lean angle. I just knew my tire was done. There was no going through water or anything saving me like that. So, it was kind of just riding the struggle bus through the rest of the race. I could see the gap behind me. So, I was managing that. Then I wasn’t pushing too much more to try to catch JD. It was just a big risk, because I was sideways a lot in the entry of the corners, and I don’t really want to crash like that. So, it was good to come back in second today. But I’m actually really happy for Corey (Alexander). That’s awesome that he got a podium today. He really deserved it. It’s really good. It’s awesome that we’re both up here for the last race of the season. He’s (Alexander) had a difficult season with a lot of things going on, so I’m pretty happy for him here at New Jersey Motorsports Park, his home race and my home race. So, it’s really cool to be sharing the podium with him. It’s good to get a podium at the end of the season here before it all ends before the winter.”
Corey Alexander – Third Place
“I guess so because I’m not happy with third. I feel like I’ve got a lot of pace left. But either way, just to be up here with these guys again. Passing Jake (Gagne) was pretty surreal. I thought, ‘he’s got to have some kind of plan. He must be saving his tire or something. He’s going to come back by me in a bit.’ And then we just had a huge gap. So, it was surreal during the race. For me, yesterday was obviously huge. It was amazing to get a podium, but just having PJ’s (Jacobsen) penalty and whatnot is not exactly how I’d want it to go down if I could dream up a podium. So, to be able to do it again and have him up here with me is amazing for our team and just for me confidence-wise to know that I actually went out and earned this one. Super excited. Super thankful for all the people that helped me to get here. It’s been a long road. Just hope to get to do it again next year.”
More, from a press release issued by Westby Racing:
Mathew Scholtz Finishes Fourth In The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship
Millville, NJ – September 24, 2023 – The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship wrapped up on Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park with Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz ending up fourth in the standings after moving up one position during the final weekend of the season.
After Saturday’s rain-sodden race one, in which Mathew finished sixth, he and the team were determined to get a better result on Sunday. The precipitation from Tropical Storm Ophelia had diminished, which left the track mostly dry with only a few wet areas here and there.
Mathew and the team decided to start the race on slick tires in hopes that the track would dry out more during the race and enable Mathew to overtake any riders in front of him who had chosen full rain tires, which offer better grip in the wet, but not in the dry.
Unfortunately, the strategy didn’t work out because Mathew was running back in 12th place on lap five, and he crashed out of the race before he could start advancing to the front.
And so, the incident ended Mathew’s day and his season a little bit earlier than he and the team were hoping for.
Team owner Tryg Westby, Mathew, and the entire Westby Racing team want to thank all the fans for the loyal support they showed this year.
Josh Hayes won MotoAmerica Supersport Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in wet but drying conditions, Hayes, age 48, took the lead on lap two and pulled away to win the 14-lap race by 5.789 seconds.
It was the 88th career win for Hayes, the most AMA/MotoAmerica race wins all-time.
Anthony Mazziotto claimed the runner-up spot on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha, and Jake Lewis took third place on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750.
After taking third in Race One, 16-year-old Kayla Yaakov finished fourth in Race Two on her Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. David Anthony rounded out the top five finishers on his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.
2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Xavi Fores rode his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V2 into the pits on lap four and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was fighting Hayes for first place early in the race when he suddenly slowed and stopped off track with an apparent technical issue. Scott was able to resolve his issue and continued to salvage an eighth-place finish.
Gillim Crowned As The 2023 Mission King Of The Baggers Champion
Hayden Gillim Gets The Job Done At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Kyle Wyman (33) won the Mission King Of The Baggers season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park, but the Championship went to Hayden Gillim (79). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 24, 2023) – With just two season championships left to be decided on the final day of the 2023 MotoAmerica season, ironically, the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship ended in a similar fashion to how the REV’IT! Twins Cup Championship ended.
Only seven points separated Vance & Hines Mission Harley-Davidson teammates Hayden Gillim and James Rispoli going into Sunday’s race two at New Jersey Motorsports Park. But the showdown never really materialized because Rispoli ran off the track while leading early in the race on the wet-but-drying track. Although Rispoli didn’t crash, the off-track excursion put him well back in the pack and he ended up seventh.
That essentially handed the title to Gillim, but he still had to race, and he ultimately finished second to H-D Screamin’ Eagle rider Kyle Wyman who won the race after having a miserable weekend to that point that was lowlighted by his crash in Saturday’s race one that eliminated any chance of him winning the championship.
Third place went to M3/Revolution Performance Indian Challenger rider Max Flinders whose popularity as a crowd and paddock favorite was underscored by the raucous celebration he received on the podium after the race. For Flinders, it was his first career MotoAmerica podium.
Max Flinders was a popular third in the Mission King Of The Baggers race with the Brit earning the first podium of his MotoAmerica career. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“I was just like everybody, watching the weather today, trying to figure out what was going to happen,” Wyman said. “I almost put slicks on for that. It probably would have been tricky. This place is just so treacherous. Finally, they’re going to repave this place after this weekend so we can put this place as it exists in the past, which is great. I’m sure it’s going to be an incredible venue. It’s a great venue, but it will be an incredible venue when it gets repaved and all that. I tried to get a good start. I made sure I squeezed the lever in turn one with those wet spots. You just make a little mistake… I was really focused on that. It was a shame to see James go off like that. He was pushing. He wanted it. He was actually building a little bit of a gap in the first half of that first lap. I was wondering if I was going to be able to go with him. I just didn’t make any mistakes. Kept it clean. We did last year. We were out of the championship. We finished with a win, just to send the message. It’s obvious that we’re here. It really stings coming up short two years in a row when we’ve won the most races both years. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but I’m proud of my year. I’m proud of the race wins. I’m proud of the team. What Harley-Davidson and this whole team has done from a development standpoint that also trickles down to these guys and how they’re performing. Hayden and James just refused to have a bad day this year. It seemed like every time they had issues, it was in a challenge or practice or whatever. It’s really tough to win a championship against guys that are that solid. Pretty cool story with Hayden these last few weeks. He’s a good guy. He deserves all that’s coming to him, and the championship included. I’m also pumped for Max. Congratulations on your first podium.”
Junior Cup – Block Again
Eli Block (92) won the Junior Cup race for the second straight day at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
It was a great weekend for Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki’s Eli Block. The Connecticut rider won both Junior Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park in only his second MotoAmerica race weekend this season.
Block took the victory with a gap of 2.786 seconds back to Badie Racing Kawasaki’s Levi Badie, who overcame a last-lap battle with third-place finisher Yandel Medina aboard his Top Pro Motorsports Kawasaki and MonkMoto Kawasaki’s Logan Monk, who ended up fourth.
“Conditions were definitely a lot different today,” Block said. “I didn’t get the start I had yesterday, so I passed one at a time. I think I passed Rossi (Moor)… I forgot who else I passed. Probably Max (Van) and Hayden (Schultz). So, I got up there and then I set a cruise control pace. Then I looked at my pit board. I saw I had a little bit of a gap. Then I looked back, and I saw these two just charging. I amped up the pace. I started dropping I think I dropped about five seconds from that cruise control pace. These guys were pushing me like crazy. So, props to both of these guys. We were riding here a few weeks ago and they were pushing me, and they did the same thing this weekend. So, conditions were a lot different. I don’t know what these Twins Cup riders are going to do. It’s really hard for them, because most of the track is dry but there’s some patches out there that are really slick. So, you never know what they’re going to do. I’d like to thank everyone that helped me this weekend. This was an amazing weekend. Couldn’t ask for anything better.”
REV’IT! Twins Cup – Davis Crowned
Blake Davis wrapped up his second-straight REV’IT! Twins Cup Championship with a victory on Sunday at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Going into Sunday’s final REV’IT! Twins Cup race of the season, just one point separated the top two contenders for the title. Unfortunately, the showdown between defending class champion Blake Davis aboard his N2 Racing BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha and Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia rider Gus Rodio didn’t last long. Rodio lost control of his bike on the wet track and ended up out of the race.
As a result, Davis took the race win over second-place finisher Filippo Rovelli, who was The WagBar MP13 Racing Yamaha-mounted, and clinched the championship by 26 points over Rodio. Third place went to Team Iso Yamaha’s Dominic Doyle.
“It was super crazy,” Davis said. “The track conditions were really, really tricky. Just the red flags to add all the tension into it. I hope everyone is okay from all the red flags. This really isn’t how I wanted to win it, but I kind of knew either me or Gus was going to go down. We both had to beat the other one, so we were both going to push and either win or crash.”
Supersport – Hayes Ends On A High
Josh Hayes (right) leads Anthony Mazziotto (center) and Tyler Scott (left) en route to victory in the Supersport race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The final Supersport race of the 2023 season gave Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes another opportunity to extend his all-time AMA race wins record. And, on a wet-but-drying track, Hayes proved he’s still got it when he took the checkered flag by nearly six seconds over North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha’s Anthony Mazziotto.
For Hayes, it was his 88th career win and, for Mazziotto, it was the New Jerseyan’s second podium of the weekend on his home track. Disrupt Racing Suzuki’s Jake Lewis also had a good weekend in New Jersey, finishing third for his first podium result since filling in for injured rider Cory Ventura beginning with the Road America round in June.
“This morning, Mazz kind of made me feel a bit under pressure,” Hayes said. “He and I rode around together and even in Q2 when he had me to measure off of, he would go really fast. Then he’d get in front of me and a little mistake here or there. So, we were kind of playing back and forth a bit on pace and using each other to figure out where the track was good and not. So, I knew he was going to have some speed, but I know Tyler (Scott) races pretty well, even in these conditions, and he’s difficult to pass. So, every pass I had to make on Tyler (Scott), I kind of had to get in there late and almost push him a little bit wide. Always try to give him some racetrack to work with. I was kind of surprised. It seemed like it stayed plus zero for such a long time, and I finally saw some gaps starting to open up. I even backed it up. I knew that the track was getting better in a few areas, so I was pushing pretty good to just roll through a few areas with more confidence. Where it was bad, I was backing things down a lot, and I was still able to kind of maintain a pretty good gap and them not come back to me. So, I just kind of tried to stay steady and just thankful. It’s more relief than anything to get another race win in for the Squid Hunter team. Hopefully that’s motivating for the off-season for them to want to go racing some more.”
Blake Davis won the twice-red-flagged and shortened MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Defending Champion Davis, riding his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7, and Gus Rodio, riding his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660, came into the race with one point separating them atop the Championship point standings. This made Race Two a winner-take-all situation between the two for the title.
After one red flag, the race was restarted on a wet-but-drying track with rain still threatening, and Davis and Rodio began battling each other for first place.
At the end of lap three, Davis was leading Rodio out of the final corner when Rodio highsided. Rodio and his motorcycle then went sliding down the front straightaway, causing a red flag to be thrown and the race to be called complete.
Davis was scored the race winner, which allowed him to win his second straight MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship. Italian Filippo Rovelli, riding as a wild card entrant on The WagBar MP13 Racing Yamaha, was the runner-up, and Dominic Doyle placed third on his Team Iso Yamaha YZF-R7.
Rodio walked away from his crash.
On the restart, Jackson Blackmon suffered a mechanical issue when he tried to shift to second gear and suddenly lost drive. He put his hand in the air, but he was struck from behind by another rider, suffered a right leg injury, and was transported to a local hospital.
Update: Blackmon returned to the track Sunday evening and reported to Roadracingworld.com that he suffered ligament damage to his right knee but did not break any bones.
Eli Block won MotoAmerica Junior Cup Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, 21-year-old Block took the lead on the opening lap and maintained his advantage until he won the wet 10-lap race by 2.786 seconds.
Levi Badie passed Yandel Medina on the run from Turn 12 to the checkered flag on the last lap to claim the runner-up spot on his Badie Racing Kawasaki. Medina had to settle for third place in the race on his Top Pro Motorsports Kawasaki.
Logan Monk battled for a podium spot for the entire race but ended up fourth on his MonkMoto Kawasaki. And Rossi Moor rounded out the top five finishers on his Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing KTM RC 390 R, earning him second place in the final Championship standings.
Avery Dreher, who finished 15th in Race Two, previously clinched the 2023 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship.
Alvaro Bautista won FIM Superbike World Championship Race Two Sunday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, the defending World Champion won the 18-lap race by 4.064 seconds.
Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up on his Pata Yamaha Prometeon YZF-R1, and Bautista’s teammate Michael Rinaldi finished third.
American Garrett Gerloff was 10th – and the highest-finishing BMW rider — on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Bautista bounces back: title defender triumphs in Race 2 after Saturday’s misfortune
Alvaro Bautista (1). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) bounced back spectacularly from his Race 1 disaster to seize victory in Race 2. The Spaniard, now third in the all-time winners’ list, showed his mettle by notching up his 53rd WorldSBK career win. Behind him, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) tried to keep his championship hopes alive with a determined second-place finish. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who previously won Race 1, secured the final spot on the podium, confirming a strong form in the latter stages of the season.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), who started with a strong lead but couldn’t maintain his front position, fought hard to secure fourth place. Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) put in a solid performance to clinch fifth place. The Italian rider got off to a promising start, steadily gaining positions, and managed to hold his ground amidst the competition, finishing just a second behind Rea. Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) rounded out the top six.
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) was a prominent figure in WorldSBK Race 2 at Aragon. He made a significant impact by storming into second place early in the race. Unfortunately, his race took an unexpected turn due to a technical issue, which forced him to drop out of contention.
Alvaro Bautista roared back to form with a commanding victory in Race 2 at Aragon, reminding everyone of his title aspirations. His Championship lead is now of 47 points over Razgatlioglu.
P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“I am so happy to get two victories on Sunday. Since Misano, I haven’t won two races on a Sunday! I’m happy, especially today, because I can reset from yesterday. We started from zero from the feeling I had and in Warm Up, I felt very good. In the Superpole Race, it was amazing with Jonathan, Toprak and myself. We did a great race with three different rear tyres, so the level was really high. I felt good as the pace was so fast and, in the end, I was able to overtake them both on the last lap. I thought I could fight for the victory and I just tried, without thinking about anything else. I’m happy as I did my best.
In the afternoon, the conditions were very critical as it was very hot and it wasn’t easy for the tyres – life or the performance. From the first lap, I felt the rear spinning a lot and I didn’t have good traction. I tried to not push the rear a lot and I forced the front more and after mid-race, I felt a drop on the front and in many corners, I felt like it was closing. Fortunately, I had a good gap and I could manage the distance. In two very different races, we were able to be competitive. It’s not been an easy weekend but it’s been good for the feeling of the bike and we have to keep fighting; we can’t make more mistakes. This weekend, I’ve learnt that even if a track fits well to me and the bike, you can’t be confident 100%. In the races, everything is possible and anything can happen. I think we need more humility and try to stay focussed and not to relax.”
HOLGADO AND ROULSTONE TO LEAD RED BULL KTM TECH3 MOTO3™ CHARGE FOR 2024
Current Moto3™ world championship leader Daniel Holgado will again steer the rapid KTM RC4 in Red Bull KTM Tech3 colors for 2024 and will be joined by promising Australian debutant Jacob Roulstone.
Holgado has won three Grands Prix and appeared on the podium six times this season in what is only his second full term at world championship level. The 18-year-old from Alicante has made an action-packed impression on the category and plugged the #96 as one of the main protagonists in 2023 Moto3™. Regardless of his final slot in the standings this year, Daniel will be the chief charger for the exciting team roster in 2024 and he’ll be joined by Jacob Roulstone.
By conscripting the 18-year-old the team are investing in another rookie prospect. Roulstone recently confirmed a top five finish in the 2023 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a best race result of runner-up. The Aussie is a previous winner in the European Talent Cup and is currently top-four in FIM JuniorGP. He has walked the podium already in the popular feeder series. Jacob is ready to progress his career with a move into the FIM Moto3 World Championship.
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3™ division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Deniz Öncü and Pedro Acosta have moved through the KTM development system from the Moto3™ base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP™.
Daniel Holgado (96). Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Daniel Holgado
“I can say that I am very happy to be staying with Red Bull KTM Tech3 for another season. This team is like a family to me, and we have a special bond all together. It helps a lot with the performances when you are feeling that way. I don’t know yet how this season is going to end for us, but whatever the outcome, I am still young, and I need another season in the Moto3 World Championship. This is the right decision for my progression and career, and I am pleased with our plan for 2024. Thank you to KTM, Red Bull and Tech3 Racing for their trust, let’s continue doing great things together!”
Jacob Roulstone
“I’m really excited to be joining Red Bull KTM Tech3. They are a very experienced and professional team that have brought through many great riders. Stepping up from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and FIM JuniorGP won’t be easy but with the team, the people around me as well as my own determination I believe we can have a decent rookie season. Thanks to Hervé, KTM and Red Bull for this amazing opportunity. I cannot thank my family enough for all their support so far. I want to end this year strong and then I cannot wait to get into the 2024 season already.”
Hervé Poncharal
“It is a huge satisfaction to have been able to retain Daniel Holgado for another season. He is such a talented rider on track, a gentleman off track, and always brings an amazing vibe to the box. We feel like he has been with us for way longer than thirteen rounds. There is still a long way to go until the end of 2023, with many contenders able to grab the Moto3 crown this year, but we hope that Dani will be able to fight for it until the end. Either way, we are sure that he will again be a serious title contender in 2024. Alongside Dani, we will have Jacob Roulstone, a very promising and young talented rider from Australia, now living in Spain. He is clearly on the rise and we are looking forward to teaching him the Moto3 class next year. We are very excited for this line up.”
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NEW BRAND ADDITION
HELMET HOUSE JOINS FORCES WITH CARDO SYSTEMS TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION NATIONWIDE
Calabasas, California – Helmet House is excited to announce the addition of Cardo Systems to their impressive lineup of premium products. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in expanding the distribution of Cardo Systems’ groundbreaking communication solutions, including the PACKTALK EDGE, through Helmet House’s extensive network of dealer locations.
As a pioneering force in the powersports industry for over 50 years, Helmet House has consistently pushed the boundaries to bring the best products to the motorcycle industry. This partnership with Cardo Systems underscores their commitment to enhancing the riding experience.
“Cardo Systems has always strived to create communication solutions that redefine the motorcycle experience,” said Alon Lumroso, CEO at Cardo Systems. “Partnering with Helmet House aligns perfectly with our mission to bring innovative technology to riders, enabling them to stay connected and safe on their journeys.”
Under the agreement, Cardo Systems’ revolutionary communication solutions will be made accessible to motorcycle enthusiasts nationwide through Helmet House’s renowned dealer network. This strategic move ensures that riders across the country can enjoy seamless and advanced communication tools designed to elevate their on-road experiences.
Dave Bertram, CEO of Helmet House, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “The Helmet House team is proud to partner with Cardo to further develop the footprint of quality dealers across the United States. Cardo’s strong commitment to ongoing innovation and improvement of their communication devices is impressive, and we are so excited to add the brand to the rest of our premium products sold through our partner dealers.”
This collaboration brings together two powerhouses in the powersports markets, solidifying their joint commitment to shaping the future of motorcycle communication. The combined expertise of Cardo Systems and Helmet House promises to revolutionize the way motorcyclists connect and communicate on the road.
For more information about Cardo Systems, visit cardosystems.com or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see all the latest videos on YouTube.
About Helmet House:
Helmet House has been a well-respected brand in the motorcycle industry for over five decades. As the exclusive distributor of SHOEI Helmets in the United States, they also carry a range of other high-quality market-leading brands, including HJC, Alpinestars, 100%, Molecule, Sena, Tourmaster, Cortech, and NORU. Their specialization lies in providing premium riding gear and accessories for motorcyclists, and they have established themselves as a trusted source supporting dealers across the U.S. since 1969.
About Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems provides cutting-edge communication devices and application services for powersports and outdoor enthusiasts. Cardo’s devices and services promote riders’ safety and enable motorcycle riders, off-road drivers, and adventure seekers to stay connected to their phone, music, and to each other. Cardo launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004 and has been responsible for most of the industry’s innovations ever since. This includes the introduction of the first mesh-powered intercom, the first premium sound system by JBL, and the first voice-powered device, to name but a few. Cardo’s products are sold in over 100 countries and are the world’s leading communication devices for groups in motion.
Children at the 74th Street Elementary School in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) make use of bicycles from an All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE education package made possible by a donation from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., USA.
ALL KIDS BIKE AND YAMAHA GIVE LAUSD KINDERGARTENERS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BIKE RIDING IN PE CLASS
Celebrity Athletes Deliver Bike Program to 74th Street Elementary School
Ahead of SuperMotocross Championship Weekend at Los Angeles Coliseum
LOS ANGELES – All Kids Bike, the nonprofit dedicated to equipping schools with the resources needed to teach children how to ride bikes in kindergarten PE class, kicked off the 2023-24 school year with two new program activations at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools thanks to a $100,000 grant from Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, via its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI).
The first two recipients of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE Program, courtesy of the Yamaha grant, were 74th Street Elementary and Virginia Roads Elementary, both of which are Title 1 schools in LAUSD.
To help get the kids excited about the new program and raise awareness for the All Kids Bike mission, some of Yamaha’s celebrity athletes and ambassadors helped deliver an entire fleet of new bikes to 74th Street Elementary School Friday morning (September 22). SuperMotocross cameras were on hand to capture the moment for broadcasts during its Race Day Live and Gate Drop coverage, scheduled to air on Peacock and USA Network, respectively.
On hand to unveil the bikes and help the kids with their first ride around the playground were Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, a 2-time Monster Energy Supercross 450 Champion, 4-time Pro Motocross 450 Champion, and 2022 Motocross of Nations Winner; Yamaha Ambassador Ryan Villopoto, the 4-time Supercross Champion, 2-time 450 Motocross Champion, and 3-time 250 Motocross Champion; Yamaha Ambassador Damon Bradshaw, known as one of the all-time top 10 Supercross riders; and Yamaha Bicycles and All Kids Bike ambassador Brian Lopes, a Mountain Bike and BMX Hall of Fame inductee.
Yamaha Star Racing’s Supercross star Eli Tomac (left) helped deliver an All Kids Bike PE education package to kids at the 74th Street Elementary School in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., USA.
“You never forget when you learned to ride a bike, and I’ll never forget seeing how excited these kids were when we showed them the fleet of shiny new bikes and gave them a first ride,” said Eli Tomac, two-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450MX Champion, four-time Pro Motocross 450MX Champion, 2022 Motocross of Nations Winner. “We’re here to help raise awareness for the All Kids Bike program and to get people excited about bringing this program to more schools in Los Angeles and across the country. Riding bikes is one of the most fun things you can do when you’re a kid, and it’s also a really important skill that gives you confidence and a sense of freedom you just can’t get any other way.”
The fun and interactive event included LAUSD Region South Administrator Juanita Rainey-Woods, Will Celestine and Maggie Yu-DiPasquale with LAUSD Wellness Programs, and Adriana Valenzuela with LAUSD Physical Education who were on hand to celebrate with the kids. All Kids Bike’s goal is to eventually get the program into every school in LAUSD.
“Student outcomes depend largely on their access to a safe, loving environment and rich learning experiences,” said Dr. Cairen Ireland, principal of 74th Street Elementary and Gifted Magnet. “It’s partners like All Kids Bike and Yamaha that help bridge our scholars to these great opportunities. Fostering wellness and having fun while doing it, is a win-win!”
The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE Program includes a fleet of 24 balance bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, a teacher instruction bike, SHAPE-standard curriculum, teacher training, and equipment storage racks. It’s everything needed to teach kids how to progress from balance to riding a bike in 8 lessons. Among the 434 elementary schools in LAUSD, over 68 have already adopted the All Kids Bike program into their PE curriculum, recognizing the significant value of this skill in enhancing children’s lives both in and out of the classroom.
Lisa Weyer, executive director of Strider Education Foundation, the nonprofit that operates All Kids Bike, expressed her gratitude for Yamaha’s generous support and the commitment of school districts like LAUSD, “The unwavering support of generous donors like Yamaha and the steadfast commitment of school districts in recognizing the profound importance of the All Kids Bike program, empower us to bring the joy of riding to countless children, fostering not only physical skills but also a sense of freedom, confidence, and happiness that will positively impact their lives for years to come.”
In 2023, All Kids Bike received a $100,000 grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, bringing Yamaha’s total commitment to All Kids Bike programs over the past three years to $200,000.
“Yamaha is about creating experiences, creating memories, and today we’re about getting these kids on bikes,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing manager. “Too many kids don’t get the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike these days. We hope these grants help inspire some of these kids to enjoy having fun outdoors, get some exercise, and be excited about school.”
About All Kids Bike
All Kids Bike launched in 2018 with a simple mission: to give every child in America the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike in school. Its Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride PE program, which is active in over 1,000 schools across all 50 states, includes everything needed to teach thousands of students at a school for 7-10 years: teacher training and certification; a fleet of 24 bikes, pedal conversion kits, and helmets; an instructional bike for the teacher; 2 rolling metal bike storage racks, and access to a resource portal and live support for the life of the program. With substantial underwriting from the Strider Education Foundation, the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program is on track to teach over one million kids to ride over the 10 year lifespan of the program. In 2023, All Kids Bike added an Inclusive Learn-to-Ride Program to empower middle and high school students and adults with developmental disabilities with the life skill of riding a bicycle. For more information, please visit www.allkidsbike.org.
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
For more than a decade, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in guaranteeing responsible access to our nation’s land for outdoor enthusiasts. Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridgesover fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Updated guidelines, application form, information and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com.
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.
YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).
ABOUT LAUSD
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Kyle Wyman won MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide on a wet-but-drying track, Wyman won the eight-lap race by 3.724 seconds.
Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim finished second in Race Two, but that was enough for the veteran to wrap up the 2023 King Of The Baggers Championship.
Max Flinders charged from 10th on the grid to third place — and his career-first MotoAmerica podium finish — on his M3/Revolution Performance Indian Challenger.
Bobby Fong got fourth on his Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands Design Indian, and Jeremy McWilliams came home fifth on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian.
Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli trailed Gillim by only seven points coming into the final race. Rispoli took the lead from the start and led the first lap, but he ran off in Turn One on Lap Two and eventually finished Race Two in seventh.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara started the race, but he did so with broken bones in his left foot from a crash earlier in the weekend and he Did Not Finish (DNF).
JD Beach won MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding a Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 as a fill-in for injured Cameron Petersen, Beach took the lead on lap six and pulled away on the wet-but-drying 2.25-mile track to win the 16-lap race by 5.493 seconds.
It was Beach’s second career Superbike race win. His first came in 2019 at VIRginia International Raceway.
PJ Jacobsen led from the first lap but could not match Beach and had to settle for the runner-up spot on his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR.
Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander backed up his career-first Superbike podium finish in Race One on Saturday with a second Superbike podium finish in Race Two.
Brandon Paasch passed his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammate Richie Escalante on the final lap to score fifth. Escalante came home sixth.
Most of the field started the race on rain tires. Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz gambled and started the race on slicks, front and rear, but both riders crashed out early in the race.
Beach Surprises With Medallia Superbike Victory At NJMP
JD Beach Scores His Second Career MotoAmerica Superbike Win
PJ Jacobsen (99) got off to a fast start to lead Jake Gagne (1), JD Beach (95) and Corey Alexander (23) in Sunday’s Medallia Superbike race at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 24, 2023) – JD Beach was the master of iffy track conditions on Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park with the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing rider controlling the final race of the season from the sixth of 16 laps to score the second MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike victory of his career and his first in four years.
With a drying track throwing a bit of confusion into the mix prior to the start, Beach and the majority of the Medallia Superbike contingent went with Dunlop rain tires while two of them opted for slicks. As it turns out, rain tires were the right call and one that Beach and his team made just prior to the start of the race.
It was Tytlers Cycle Racing’s PJ Jacobsen who led the race for the first five laps before Beach made his move on the New Yorker. Once past, Beach steadily pulled away before slowing his pace to cross the finish line 5.4 seconds ahead of Jacobsen.
JD Beach (95) took over at the front on the sixth lap and led the rest of the way to earn his second-career MotoAmerica Superbike race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
With Jacobsen finishing second, it was his teammate Corey Alexander who finished third for the second straight day. On Sunday, however, the Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW-mounted Alexander was third on the track and it didn’t take Jacobsen’s two-spot penalty to move him to the position as it did the day prior. Alexander was happy with his first podium but was happier with his second.
Three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne finished fourth, the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha rider finishing off the podium for the first time all season in races that he finished. The Colorado resident had a DNF with a mechanical issue that was his only non-score in what was an 11-win season in which he scored 420 points.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch was fifth, three seconds behind Gagne and just .274 of a second ahead of his teammate Richie Escalante.
Team Brazil’s Danilo Lewis had his best MotoAmerica Superbike finish in seventh with Wrench Motorcycles’ Bobby Fong eighth.
Aftercare Scheibe Racing’s Ashton Yates and Thrashed Bike Racing’s Max Flinders rounded out the top 10.
Notables missing from the results are Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin and Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz. Both Herrin and Scholtz opted for slicks, and both crashed early in the race.
The final 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship point standings were led by Gagne’s 420 points with Herrin second and Jacobsen third. Scholtz ended up fourth, tied with Escalante. Sixth went to Cameron Beaubier with the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion missing the final four races of the season with injury.
Beach celebrates his second-career MotoAmerica Superbike win and his first since 2019. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Superbike Race 2
JD Beach (Yamaha)
PJ Jacobsen (BMW)
Corey Alexander (BMW)
Jake Gagne (Yamaha)
Brandon Paasch (Suzuki)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
Danilo Lewis (BMW)
Bobby Fong (Yamaha)
Ashton Yates (BMW)
Max Flinders (Yamaha)
Quotes JD Beach – Winner
“Honestly, PJ (Jacobsen) thought I was going to be fast, but out on the grid I was crapping my pants. I was scared. I’m like, ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen.’ When I went out for the warmup lap, as soon as I tipped it in, a few times the thing would slide. But the track didn’t look wet. So, I was nervous. Before the race started, I was going back and forth – slicks, rains, slicks, rains. Richard (Stanboli) came out on the grid. We talked about it. I was down to the last minute. I was like, only two guys went to slicks. Actually, (Josh) Herrin tried to trick me. I asked him if he switched and he said no, but I watched him do it. So, he’s not going to get no help anymore. So, then we just went with rains. PJ (Jacobsen) got a hell of a start. It was like a Jake (Gagne) start. The first lap, he was just gone. So, I was behind Jake (Gagne) and I was just like, I’m just going to match what he does. If he picks the bike up, I’m going to pick the bike up. So, I was just matching him, and I was making time on him, so I’m like, I guess I’ll just go by him. So, I went by Jake. PJ was out there, so I just put my head down and I started charging. I caught PJ and I tried to get by him as quick as I could. Just put my head down. I felt really good. I was just enjoying it. The bike was sliding around. I was spinning up. I just thought to myself, I wasn’t going to try to save the tire. I’d rather blow them off than have tires left at the end and not win. I just went for it. It feels really cool to get a win again after four years, and just getting on this bike for the last three rounds.”
PJ Jacobsen – Second Place
“Yeah, just like after yesterday and stuff like that I was still pretty pissed off, to be honest with you. It was hard to take that yesterday. Then I feel like I got a decent start and I just wanted to lead and try to run away with it and see what I could do. Honestly, I knew JD (Beach) before the start of the race would be pretty fast because we’re both dirt trackers, and it was like completely so sketchy out there when it’s half wet, half dry. Then also I was kind of nervous about the guys with the slicks because I was kind of shaking my head when we rolled up to start the race. I was just like, “I might just go backwards after five laps here.’ So, I don’t really know what’s going to happen. But once JD passed me, it was very hard to stay with him because I kept losing the rear going into all the corners with some lean angle. I just knew my tire was done. There was no going through water or anything saving me like that. So, it was kind of just riding the struggle bus through the rest of the race. I could see the gap behind me. So, I was managing that. Then I wasn’t pushing too much more to try to catch JD. It was just a big risk, because I was sideways a lot in the entry of the corners, and I don’t really want to crash like that. So, it was good to come back in second today. But I’m actually really happy for Corey (Alexander). That’s awesome that he got a podium today. He really deserved it. It’s really good. It’s awesome that we’re both up here for the last race of the season. He’s (Alexander) had a difficult season with a lot of things going on, so I’m pretty happy for him here at New Jersey Motorsports Park, his home race and my home race. So, it’s really cool to be sharing the podium with him. It’s good to get a podium at the end of the season here before it all ends before the winter.”
Corey Alexander – Third Place
“I guess so because I’m not happy with third. I feel like I’ve got a lot of pace left. But either way, just to be up here with these guys again. Passing Jake (Gagne) was pretty surreal. I thought, ‘he’s got to have some kind of plan. He must be saving his tire or something. He’s going to come back by me in a bit.’ And then we just had a huge gap. So, it was surreal during the race. For me, yesterday was obviously huge. It was amazing to get a podium, but just having PJ’s (Jacobsen) penalty and whatnot is not exactly how I’d want it to go down if I could dream up a podium. So, to be able to do it again and have him up here with me is amazing for our team and just for me confidence-wise to know that I actually went out and earned this one. Super excited. Super thankful for all the people that helped me to get here. It’s been a long road. Just hope to get to do it again next year.”
More, from a press release issued by Westby Racing:
Mathew Scholtz Finishes Fourth In The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship
Millville, NJ – September 24, 2023 – The 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship wrapped up on Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park with Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz ending up fourth in the standings after moving up one position during the final weekend of the season.
After Saturday’s rain-sodden race one, in which Mathew finished sixth, he and the team were determined to get a better result on Sunday. The precipitation from Tropical Storm Ophelia had diminished, which left the track mostly dry with only a few wet areas here and there.
Mathew and the team decided to start the race on slick tires in hopes that the track would dry out more during the race and enable Mathew to overtake any riders in front of him who had chosen full rain tires, which offer better grip in the wet, but not in the dry.
Unfortunately, the strategy didn’t work out because Mathew was running back in 12th place on lap five, and he crashed out of the race before he could start advancing to the front.
And so, the incident ended Mathew’s day and his season a little bit earlier than he and the team were hoping for.
Team owner Tryg Westby, Mathew, and the entire Westby Racing team want to thank all the fans for the loyal support they showed this year.
Josh Hayes won MotoAmerica Supersport Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in wet but drying conditions, Hayes, age 48, took the lead on lap two and pulled away to win the 14-lap race by 5.789 seconds.
It was the 88th career win for Hayes, the most AMA/MotoAmerica race wins all-time.
Anthony Mazziotto claimed the runner-up spot on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha, and Jake Lewis took third place on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750.
After taking third in Race One, 16-year-old Kayla Yaakov finished fourth in Race Two on her Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. David Anthony rounded out the top five finishers on his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.
2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Xavi Fores rode his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V2 into the pits on lap four and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott was fighting Hayes for first place early in the race when he suddenly slowed and stopped off track with an apparent technical issue. Scott was able to resolve his issue and continued to salvage an eighth-place finish.
Gillim Crowned As The 2023 Mission King Of The Baggers Champion
Hayden Gillim Gets The Job Done At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Kyle Wyman (33) won the Mission King Of The Baggers season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park, but the Championship went to Hayden Gillim (79). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 24, 2023) – With just two season championships left to be decided on the final day of the 2023 MotoAmerica season, ironically, the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship ended in a similar fashion to how the REV’IT! Twins Cup Championship ended.
Only seven points separated Vance & Hines Mission Harley-Davidson teammates Hayden Gillim and James Rispoli going into Sunday’s race two at New Jersey Motorsports Park. But the showdown never really materialized because Rispoli ran off the track while leading early in the race on the wet-but-drying track. Although Rispoli didn’t crash, the off-track excursion put him well back in the pack and he ended up seventh.
That essentially handed the title to Gillim, but he still had to race, and he ultimately finished second to H-D Screamin’ Eagle rider Kyle Wyman who won the race after having a miserable weekend to that point that was lowlighted by his crash in Saturday’s race one that eliminated any chance of him winning the championship.
Third place went to M3/Revolution Performance Indian Challenger rider Max Flinders whose popularity as a crowd and paddock favorite was underscored by the raucous celebration he received on the podium after the race. For Flinders, it was his first career MotoAmerica podium.
Max Flinders was a popular third in the Mission King Of The Baggers race with the Brit earning the first podium of his MotoAmerica career. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
“I was just like everybody, watching the weather today, trying to figure out what was going to happen,” Wyman said. “I almost put slicks on for that. It probably would have been tricky. This place is just so treacherous. Finally, they’re going to repave this place after this weekend so we can put this place as it exists in the past, which is great. I’m sure it’s going to be an incredible venue. It’s a great venue, but it will be an incredible venue when it gets repaved and all that. I tried to get a good start. I made sure I squeezed the lever in turn one with those wet spots. You just make a little mistake… I was really focused on that. It was a shame to see James go off like that. He was pushing. He wanted it. He was actually building a little bit of a gap in the first half of that first lap. I was wondering if I was going to be able to go with him. I just didn’t make any mistakes. Kept it clean. We did last year. We were out of the championship. We finished with a win, just to send the message. It’s obvious that we’re here. It really stings coming up short two years in a row when we’ve won the most races both years. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but I’m proud of my year. I’m proud of the race wins. I’m proud of the team. What Harley-Davidson and this whole team has done from a development standpoint that also trickles down to these guys and how they’re performing. Hayden and James just refused to have a bad day this year. It seemed like every time they had issues, it was in a challenge or practice or whatever. It’s really tough to win a championship against guys that are that solid. Pretty cool story with Hayden these last few weeks. He’s a good guy. He deserves all that’s coming to him, and the championship included. I’m also pumped for Max. Congratulations on your first podium.”
Junior Cup – Block Again
Eli Block (92) won the Junior Cup race for the second straight day at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
It was a great weekend for Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki’s Eli Block. The Connecticut rider won both Junior Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park in only his second MotoAmerica race weekend this season.
Block took the victory with a gap of 2.786 seconds back to Badie Racing Kawasaki’s Levi Badie, who overcame a last-lap battle with third-place finisher Yandel Medina aboard his Top Pro Motorsports Kawasaki and MonkMoto Kawasaki’s Logan Monk, who ended up fourth.
“Conditions were definitely a lot different today,” Block said. “I didn’t get the start I had yesterday, so I passed one at a time. I think I passed Rossi (Moor)… I forgot who else I passed. Probably Max (Van) and Hayden (Schultz). So, I got up there and then I set a cruise control pace. Then I looked at my pit board. I saw I had a little bit of a gap. Then I looked back, and I saw these two just charging. I amped up the pace. I started dropping I think I dropped about five seconds from that cruise control pace. These guys were pushing me like crazy. So, props to both of these guys. We were riding here a few weeks ago and they were pushing me, and they did the same thing this weekend. So, conditions were a lot different. I don’t know what these Twins Cup riders are going to do. It’s really hard for them, because most of the track is dry but there’s some patches out there that are really slick. So, you never know what they’re going to do. I’d like to thank everyone that helped me this weekend. This was an amazing weekend. Couldn’t ask for anything better.”
REV’IT! Twins Cup – Davis Crowned
Blake Davis wrapped up his second-straight REV’IT! Twins Cup Championship with a victory on Sunday at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Going into Sunday’s final REV’IT! Twins Cup race of the season, just one point separated the top two contenders for the title. Unfortunately, the showdown between defending class champion Blake Davis aboard his N2 Racing BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha and Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia rider Gus Rodio didn’t last long. Rodio lost control of his bike on the wet track and ended up out of the race.
As a result, Davis took the race win over second-place finisher Filippo Rovelli, who was The WagBar MP13 Racing Yamaha-mounted, and clinched the championship by 26 points over Rodio. Third place went to Team Iso Yamaha’s Dominic Doyle.
“It was super crazy,” Davis said. “The track conditions were really, really tricky. Just the red flags to add all the tension into it. I hope everyone is okay from all the red flags. This really isn’t how I wanted to win it, but I kind of knew either me or Gus was going to go down. We both had to beat the other one, so we were both going to push and either win or crash.”
Supersport – Hayes Ends On A High
Josh Hayes (right) leads Anthony Mazziotto (center) and Tyler Scott (left) en route to victory in the Supersport race. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The final Supersport race of the 2023 season gave Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes another opportunity to extend his all-time AMA race wins record. And, on a wet-but-drying track, Hayes proved he’s still got it when he took the checkered flag by nearly six seconds over North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha’s Anthony Mazziotto.
For Hayes, it was his 88th career win and, for Mazziotto, it was the New Jerseyan’s second podium of the weekend on his home track. Disrupt Racing Suzuki’s Jake Lewis also had a good weekend in New Jersey, finishing third for his first podium result since filling in for injured rider Cory Ventura beginning with the Road America round in June.
“This morning, Mazz kind of made me feel a bit under pressure,” Hayes said. “He and I rode around together and even in Q2 when he had me to measure off of, he would go really fast. Then he’d get in front of me and a little mistake here or there. So, we were kind of playing back and forth a bit on pace and using each other to figure out where the track was good and not. So, I knew he was going to have some speed, but I know Tyler (Scott) races pretty well, even in these conditions, and he’s difficult to pass. So, every pass I had to make on Tyler (Scott), I kind of had to get in there late and almost push him a little bit wide. Always try to give him some racetrack to work with. I was kind of surprised. It seemed like it stayed plus zero for such a long time, and I finally saw some gaps starting to open up. I even backed it up. I knew that the track was getting better in a few areas, so I was pushing pretty good to just roll through a few areas with more confidence. Where it was bad, I was backing things down a lot, and I was still able to kind of maintain a pretty good gap and them not come back to me. So, I just kind of tried to stay steady and just thankful. It’s more relief than anything to get another race win in for the Squid Hunter team. Hopefully that’s motivating for the off-season for them to want to go racing some more.”
Blake Davis won the twice-red-flagged and shortened MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Defending Champion Davis, riding his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7, and Gus Rodio, riding his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660, came into the race with one point separating them atop the Championship point standings. This made Race Two a winner-take-all situation between the two for the title.
After one red flag, the race was restarted on a wet-but-drying track with rain still threatening, and Davis and Rodio began battling each other for first place.
At the end of lap three, Davis was leading Rodio out of the final corner when Rodio highsided. Rodio and his motorcycle then went sliding down the front straightaway, causing a red flag to be thrown and the race to be called complete.
Davis was scored the race winner, which allowed him to win his second straight MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship. Italian Filippo Rovelli, riding as a wild card entrant on The WagBar MP13 Racing Yamaha, was the runner-up, and Dominic Doyle placed third on his Team Iso Yamaha YZF-R7.
Rodio walked away from his crash.
On the restart, Jackson Blackmon suffered a mechanical issue when he tried to shift to second gear and suddenly lost drive. He put his hand in the air, but he was struck from behind by another rider, suffered a right leg injury, and was transported to a local hospital.
Update: Blackmon returned to the track Sunday evening and reported to Roadracingworld.com that he suffered ligament damage to his right knee but did not break any bones.
Eli Block won MotoAmerica Junior Cup Race Two Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, 21-year-old Block took the lead on the opening lap and maintained his advantage until he won the wet 10-lap race by 2.786 seconds.
Levi Badie passed Yandel Medina on the run from Turn 12 to the checkered flag on the last lap to claim the runner-up spot on his Badie Racing Kawasaki. Medina had to settle for third place in the race on his Top Pro Motorsports Kawasaki.
Logan Monk battled for a podium spot for the entire race but ended up fourth on his MonkMoto Kawasaki. And Rossi Moor rounded out the top five finishers on his Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing KTM RC 390 R, earning him second place in the final Championship standings.
Avery Dreher, who finished 15th in Race Two, previously clinched the 2023 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship.
Alvaro Bautista won FIM Superbike World Championship Race Two Sunday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, the defending World Champion won the 18-lap race by 4.064 seconds.
Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up on his Pata Yamaha Prometeon YZF-R1, and Bautista’s teammate Michael Rinaldi finished third.
American Garrett Gerloff was 10th – and the highest-finishing BMW rider — on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Bautista bounces back: title defender triumphs in Race 2 after Saturday’s misfortune
Alvaro Bautista (1). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) bounced back spectacularly from his Race 1 disaster to seize victory in Race 2. The Spaniard, now third in the all-time winners’ list, showed his mettle by notching up his 53rd WorldSBK career win. Behind him, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) tried to keep his championship hopes alive with a determined second-place finish. Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), who previously won Race 1, secured the final spot on the podium, confirming a strong form in the latter stages of the season.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), who started with a strong lead but couldn’t maintain his front position, fought hard to secure fourth place. Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) put in a solid performance to clinch fifth place. The Italian rider got off to a promising start, steadily gaining positions, and managed to hold his ground amidst the competition, finishing just a second behind Rea. Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) rounded out the top six.
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) was a prominent figure in WorldSBK Race 2 at Aragon. He made a significant impact by storming into second place early in the race. Unfortunately, his race took an unexpected turn due to a technical issue, which forced him to drop out of contention.
Alvaro Bautista roared back to form with a commanding victory in Race 2 at Aragon, reminding everyone of his title aspirations. His Championship lead is now of 47 points over Razgatlioglu.
P1 | Alvaro Bautista | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“I am so happy to get two victories on Sunday. Since Misano, I haven’t won two races on a Sunday! I’m happy, especially today, because I can reset from yesterday. We started from zero from the feeling I had and in Warm Up, I felt very good. In the Superpole Race, it was amazing with Jonathan, Toprak and myself. We did a great race with three different rear tyres, so the level was really high. I felt good as the pace was so fast and, in the end, I was able to overtake them both on the last lap. I thought I could fight for the victory and I just tried, without thinking about anything else. I’m happy as I did my best.
In the afternoon, the conditions were very critical as it was very hot and it wasn’t easy for the tyres – life or the performance. From the first lap, I felt the rear spinning a lot and I didn’t have good traction. I tried to not push the rear a lot and I forced the front more and after mid-race, I felt a drop on the front and in many corners, I felt like it was closing. Fortunately, I had a good gap and I could manage the distance. In two very different races, we were able to be competitive. It’s not been an easy weekend but it’s been good for the feeling of the bike and we have to keep fighting; we can’t make more mistakes. This weekend, I’ve learnt that even if a track fits well to me and the bike, you can’t be confident 100%. In the races, everything is possible and anything can happen. I think we need more humility and try to stay focussed and not to relax.”
Jacob Roulstone (12). Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
HOLGADO AND ROULSTONE TO LEAD RED BULL KTM TECH3 MOTO3™ CHARGE FOR 2024
Current Moto3™ world championship leader Daniel Holgado will again steer the rapid KTM RC4 in Red Bull KTM Tech3 colors for 2024 and will be joined by promising Australian debutant Jacob Roulstone.
Holgado has won three Grands Prix and appeared on the podium six times this season in what is only his second full term at world championship level. The 18-year-old from Alicante has made an action-packed impression on the category and plugged the #96 as one of the main protagonists in 2023 Moto3™. Regardless of his final slot in the standings this year, Daniel will be the chief charger for the exciting team roster in 2024 and he’ll be joined by Jacob Roulstone.
By conscripting the 18-year-old the team are investing in another rookie prospect. Roulstone recently confirmed a top five finish in the 2023 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup with a best race result of runner-up. The Aussie is a previous winner in the European Talent Cup and is currently top-four in FIM JuniorGP. He has walked the podium already in the popular feeder series. Jacob is ready to progress his career with a move into the FIM Moto3 World Championship.
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3™ division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Deniz Öncü and Pedro Acosta have moved through the KTM development system from the Moto3™ base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP™.
Daniel Holgado (96). Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Daniel Holgado
“I can say that I am very happy to be staying with Red Bull KTM Tech3 for another season. This team is like a family to me, and we have a special bond all together. It helps a lot with the performances when you are feeling that way. I don’t know yet how this season is going to end for us, but whatever the outcome, I am still young, and I need another season in the Moto3 World Championship. This is the right decision for my progression and career, and I am pleased with our plan for 2024. Thank you to KTM, Red Bull and Tech3 Racing for their trust, let’s continue doing great things together!”
Jacob Roulstone
“I’m really excited to be joining Red Bull KTM Tech3. They are a very experienced and professional team that have brought through many great riders. Stepping up from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and FIM JuniorGP won’t be easy but with the team, the people around me as well as my own determination I believe we can have a decent rookie season. Thanks to Hervé, KTM and Red Bull for this amazing opportunity. I cannot thank my family enough for all their support so far. I want to end this year strong and then I cannot wait to get into the 2024 season already.”
Hervé Poncharal
“It is a huge satisfaction to have been able to retain Daniel Holgado for another season. He is such a talented rider on track, a gentleman off track, and always brings an amazing vibe to the box. We feel like he has been with us for way longer than thirteen rounds. There is still a long way to go until the end of 2023, with many contenders able to grab the Moto3 crown this year, but we hope that Dani will be able to fight for it until the end. Either way, we are sure that he will again be a serious title contender in 2024. Alongside Dani, we will have Jacob Roulstone, a very promising and young talented rider from Australia, now living in Spain. He is clearly on the rise and we are looking forward to teaching him the Moto3 class next year. We are very excited for this line up.”
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Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
