N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha’s Blake Davis took a dominant victory in MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Race One Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his YZF-R7 in the rain with gusty winds, Davis won the 10-lap race by 11.324 seconds.
Dominic Doyle finished second on his Team Iso Yamaha YZF-R7. Gus Rodio passed his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia teammate Ben Gloddy on the last lap to secure third place.
Gloddy came home fourth, and Rocco Landers, who is riding with a broken left foot and sprained left ankle, placed fifth on his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660.
Following the results of Race One, Davis leads the Championship point standings by a single point over Rodio with Landers 20 points behind Davis in the third.
Bulega triumphs as Manzi stumbles, edging closer to the 2023 WorldSSP title
Nicolo Bulega (11). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Race 1 at MotorLand Aragon proved to be a pivotal moment in the 2023 World Supersport Championship, as Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) showcased his dominance by leading from the start and consistently extending his lead, ultimately crossing the finish line more than three seconds ahead of his rivals. Stefano Manzi (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) experienced a race of ups and downs, initially making progress but eventually succumbing to a last-lap error, which just outside the top 10. Bulega’s stunning victory, combined with Stefano Manzi’s 11th-place finish, allowed him to extend his lead by a significant 80 points to potentially clinch the Championship in Race 2 on Sunday.
In an intense battle for the remaining podium places, Marcel Schroetter (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) emerged as the runner-up after a thrilling contest. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) fought hard to secure third place, demonstrating incredible resilience. Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing Team) just narrowly missed out on a podium finish, crossing the line in fourth, a mere two tenths away from the top three. Raffaele De Rosa (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) held strong to clinch fifth place, with Bahattin Sofuoglu (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in sixth, less than a second adrift from De Rosa.
Bulega dominates Race 1 at Aragon, inching closer to the 2023 WorldSSP Championship with an 80-point lead over Manzi.
Bulega will win the title on Sunday if:
He finishes 1st and Manzi finishes 11th or worse OR
He finishes 2nd and Manzi finishes 16th or worse
P1 | Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team
“I’m very happy because we did an incredible job. From FP1, I had an incredible feeling with my bike. I can push like I want. I’m enjoying every lap. If you enjoy riding your bike, you are fast, and this is what is happening to me. It’s an incredible feeling. Of course, I think about the Championship now, but I try not to think about it too much because I want to continue to enjoy the races. When it’s time, I will really think about the standings. I have a big gap, but there are a few more races to come. For sure, I am in the best position right now, but we will see.”
Michael Rinaldi won FIM Superbike World Championship Race One Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, the Italian won the 18-lap race by 1.253 seconds.
Pata Yamaha Prometeon rider Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up, and Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea was a very close third.
American Garrett Gerloff finished eighth overall and as the top BMW rider on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Rinaldi’s teammate Alvaro Bautista, the defending World Champion and current Championship point leader, crashed and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Bautista’s misfortune opens title race as Rinaldi seizes victory in Aragon showdown
Michael Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Dorna.
WorldSBK Race 1 at Aragon was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring the triumph of Michael Ruben Rinaldi and the unraveling of Alvaro Bautista’s Championship challenge.
At the forefront of the action, Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) ended a two-year drought with a resounding victory, showcasing his unwavering determination. Hot on Rinaldi’s heels, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) secured second place, closing the gap on Championship leader Alvaro Bautista to 37 points.
The day wasn’t without its twists and turns, as Alvaro Bautista, the Championship leader, endured a disastrous outing. Bautista crashed twice during the race, once from the lead, and again on the final lap when he was poised to score points. These crashes significantly dented his championship campaign, adding an unexpected layer of drama to the season.
Alvaro Bautista (1) crashed twice during Race One. The first fall came ahead of Jonathan Rea (65) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (54). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) claimed the final podium spot. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) put in a solid performance, clinching fourth place. One of the race’s most remarkable stories unfolded with Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) starting from 24th on the grid to secure an astounding fifth place. Closing out the top six was Philipp Oettl (Team GoEleven).
Rinaldi marked an emphatic return to the winner’s circle, ending his two-year victory drought in style.
P1 | Michael Ruben Rinaldi | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“It’s incredible! At Aragon, strange things happen, I had my first race win here and then this victory today is one of my best, as I fought! It was a race where I had to manage the tyre and think a lot. There’s been some really dark moments this year but this is the best road to come back. I decided to not give up and here I am, really happy and enjoying this moment.
I think that the problem for them was at the beginning of the race; I was lapping in the 1’50s but they went away, and I think they were using too much tyre, so at the end, it was the key as I was able to catch them. It’s what I thought at the beginning of the race. I’m sorry for Alvaro’s crash and I’m sure his pace was even better, but I took the opportunity and won the race. These things happen and I wish him the best for tomorrow. My target is to always be there fighting for the victory and we’ll see tomorrow if we can repeat it with Alvaro.”
Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson’s James Rispoli won the wet MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Challenge, a three-lap dash-for-cash, Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman was the runner-up, and Wyman’s teammate and younger brother Travis Wyman finished third.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara got the holeshot on the start but crashed his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger coming out of Turn One and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Kyle Wyman claimed provisional pole for the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers during qualifying at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide in dry conditions during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, the New Yorker lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:24.447, which broke his own All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.553 from 2022. Then when rain hit NJMP during Saturday’s Qualifying Two (Q2), Wyman’s time became insurmountable, securing pole position for him.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara will start from the second spot on the grid thanks to the 1:24.639 he recorded during Q1 on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger. Championship point leader Hayden Gillim ended up third on the grid based on the 1:24.647 he did during Q1 on his Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Riders qualifying on the second row included Wyman’s teammate and younger brother Travis Wyman (1:25.410), Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli (1:25.421), and Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands Design Indian’s Bobby Fong (1:25.822).
Kyle Wyman (1:41.475) was also fastest in wet conditions during Q2, but Rispoli (1:41.577) and Gillim (1:41.680) were close to his pace.
PJ Jacobsen earned MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey. Piloting his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, Jacobsen topped the field with a lap time of 1:20.647 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1) session. When rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ophelia lashed NJMP during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday morning, it put Jacobsen’s time out of reach and secured his pole position for both of this weekend’s races.
Newly crowned three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne will start from the second spot on the grid based on the 1:20.819 he did on his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 during Q1. Mathew Scholtz claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:21.135 on his Westby Racing Yamaha on Friday.
Row two starters include Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante (1:21.399), Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha’s Bobby Fong (1:21.779), and Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin (1:21.908).
During Saturday’s wet Q2 session, however, Gagne (1:37.309) was quickest with Scholtz (1:37.956) a close second and the rest of the field far behind.
Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Supersport Superpole qualifying Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2, the Italian recorded a lap time of 1:52.306 around the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) circuit, which broke Lorenzo Baldassarri’s 2022 All-Time Lap Record of 1:52.706.
Yari Montella was second-quickest with a 1:53.030 on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati, and Althea Racing Team’s Federico Caricasulo claimed the third and final spot on the all-Ducati front row with a 1:53.170.
Tyler Scott earned MotoAmerica Supersport pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, the Pennsylvania native recorded a 1:23.779 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1) session to lead the field of 28 riders. Then with rain falling during Saturday’s Qualifying Two (Q2) putting that time out of reach, Scott’s Q1 time secured pole position for both of this weekend’s races.
Jake Lewis will start from the second spot on the grid thanks to the 1:23.847 he did on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 on Friday, and Josh Hayes, the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race win leader, qualified third with a 1:23.934 on his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in Q1.
Row two qualifiers include North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha’s Anthony Mazziotto (1:24.036), Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki’s David Anthony (1:24.094), and Scott’s teammate Teagg Hobbs (1:24.098).
Anthony, however, was the quickest rider — by far — during Saturday’s wet Q2 session. The Australian native did a 1:41.873 on his GSX-R750, and that was 1.520 seconds faster than anyone else.
Jonathan Rea topped World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, the Northern Irishman covered the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) road course in 1:47.973, which not only topped the field of 25 riders it also smashed the old All-Time Lap Record of 1:48.267, which was set by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2022.
Alvaro Bautista qualified second with a 1:48.324 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, and Pata Yamaha Prometeon’s Razgatlioglu was third-quickest with a lap time of 1:48.523.
American Garrett Gerloff qualified 10th — and top BMW rider — with a 1:49.083 on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Rocco Landers will start the two MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey, from pole position. Riding his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1), Landers was fastest and set a new All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.659. Rain during Saturday morning’s Qualifying Two (Q2) then put Landers’ time out of reach, locking him in at pole position.
Championship point leader Gus Rodio will start from second on the grid based on the 1:25.668 he did in Q1 on his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia, and defending Champion Blake Davis claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 1:26.493 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7 in Friday’s dry conditions.
Riders qualifying on row two included Team Iso Yamaha’s Dominic Doyle (1:27.026), Trackday Winner/Blackmon Racing Yamaha’s Jackson Blackmon (1:27.027), and Rodio’s teammate Ben Gloddy (1:27.224).
The quickest rider in the wet conditions of Q2 Saturday morning was Davis (1:44.793) with Landers (1:45.238) close behind in second.
N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha’s Blake Davis took a dominant victory in MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Race One Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his YZF-R7 in the rain with gusty winds, Davis won the 10-lap race by 11.324 seconds.
Dominic Doyle finished second on his Team Iso Yamaha YZF-R7. Gus Rodio passed his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia teammate Ben Gloddy on the last lap to secure third place.
Gloddy came home fourth, and Rocco Landers, who is riding with a broken left foot and sprained left ankle, placed fifth on his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660.
Following the results of Race One, Davis leads the Championship point standings by a single point over Rodio with Landers 20 points behind Davis in the third.
Bulega triumphs as Manzi stumbles, edging closer to the 2023 WorldSSP title
Nicolo Bulega (11). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Race 1 at MotorLand Aragon proved to be a pivotal moment in the 2023 World Supersport Championship, as Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) showcased his dominance by leading from the start and consistently extending his lead, ultimately crossing the finish line more than three seconds ahead of his rivals. Stefano Manzi (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) experienced a race of ups and downs, initially making progress but eventually succumbing to a last-lap error, which just outside the top 10. Bulega’s stunning victory, combined with Stefano Manzi’s 11th-place finish, allowed him to extend his lead by a significant 80 points to potentially clinch the Championship in Race 2 on Sunday.
In an intense battle for the remaining podium places, Marcel Schroetter (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) emerged as the runner-up after a thrilling contest. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) fought hard to secure third place, demonstrating incredible resilience. Federico Caricasulo (Althea Racing Team) just narrowly missed out on a podium finish, crossing the line in fourth, a mere two tenths away from the top three. Raffaele De Rosa (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) held strong to clinch fifth place, with Bahattin Sofuoglu (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in sixth, less than a second adrift from De Rosa.
Bulega dominates Race 1 at Aragon, inching closer to the 2023 WorldSSP Championship with an 80-point lead over Manzi.
Bulega will win the title on Sunday if:
He finishes 1st and Manzi finishes 11th or worse OR
He finishes 2nd and Manzi finishes 16th or worse
P1 | Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team
“I’m very happy because we did an incredible job. From FP1, I had an incredible feeling with my bike. I can push like I want. I’m enjoying every lap. If you enjoy riding your bike, you are fast, and this is what is happening to me. It’s an incredible feeling. Of course, I think about the Championship now, but I try not to think about it too much because I want to continue to enjoy the races. When it’s time, I will really think about the standings. I have a big gap, but there are a few more races to come. For sure, I am in the best position right now, but we will see.”
Michael Rinaldi won FIM Superbike World Championship Race One Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, the Italian won the 18-lap race by 1.253 seconds.
Pata Yamaha Prometeon rider Toprak Razgatlioglu was the runner-up, and Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea was a very close third.
American Garrett Gerloff finished eighth overall and as the top BMW rider on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Rinaldi’s teammate Alvaro Bautista, the defending World Champion and current Championship point leader, crashed and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Bautista’s misfortune opens title race as Rinaldi seizes victory in Aragon showdown
Michael Rinaldi (21). Photo courtesy Dorna.
WorldSBK Race 1 at Aragon was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring the triumph of Michael Ruben Rinaldi and the unraveling of Alvaro Bautista’s Championship challenge.
At the forefront of the action, Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) ended a two-year drought with a resounding victory, showcasing his unwavering determination. Hot on Rinaldi’s heels, Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) secured second place, closing the gap on Championship leader Alvaro Bautista to 37 points.
The day wasn’t without its twists and turns, as Alvaro Bautista, the Championship leader, endured a disastrous outing. Bautista crashed twice during the race, once from the lead, and again on the final lap when he was poised to score points. These crashes significantly dented his championship campaign, adding an unexpected layer of drama to the season.
Alvaro Bautista (1) crashed twice during Race One. The first fall came ahead of Jonathan Rea (65) and Toprak Razgatlioglu (54). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) claimed the final podium spot. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) put in a solid performance, clinching fourth place. One of the race’s most remarkable stories unfolded with Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) starting from 24th on the grid to secure an astounding fifth place. Closing out the top six was Philipp Oettl (Team GoEleven).
Rinaldi marked an emphatic return to the winner’s circle, ending his two-year victory drought in style.
P1 | Michael Ruben Rinaldi | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
“It’s incredible! At Aragon, strange things happen, I had my first race win here and then this victory today is one of my best, as I fought! It was a race where I had to manage the tyre and think a lot. There’s been some really dark moments this year but this is the best road to come back. I decided to not give up and here I am, really happy and enjoying this moment.
I think that the problem for them was at the beginning of the race; I was lapping in the 1’50s but they went away, and I think they were using too much tyre, so at the end, it was the key as I was able to catch them. It’s what I thought at the beginning of the race. I’m sorry for Alvaro’s crash and I’m sure his pace was even better, but I took the opportunity and won the race. These things happen and I wish him the best for tomorrow. My target is to always be there fighting for the victory and we’ll see tomorrow if we can repeat it with Alvaro.”
Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson’s James Rispoli won the wet MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Challenge, a three-lap dash-for-cash, Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey.
Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman was the runner-up, and Wyman’s teammate and younger brother Travis Wyman finished third.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara got the holeshot on the start but crashed his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger coming out of Turn One and Did Not Finish (DNF).
Kyle Wyman claimed provisional pole for the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers during qualifying at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide in dry conditions during Qualifying One (Q1) on Friday, the New Yorker lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:24.447, which broke his own All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.553 from 2022. Then when rain hit NJMP during Saturday’s Qualifying Two (Q2), Wyman’s time became insurmountable, securing pole position for him.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara will start from the second spot on the grid thanks to the 1:24.639 he recorded during Q1 on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger. Championship point leader Hayden Gillim ended up third on the grid based on the 1:24.647 he did during Q1 on his Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Riders qualifying on the second row included Wyman’s teammate and younger brother Travis Wyman (1:25.410), Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli (1:25.421), and Sac Mile/SDI Racing/Roland Sands Design Indian’s Bobby Fong (1:25.822).
Kyle Wyman (1:41.475) was also fastest in wet conditions during Q2, but Rispoli (1:41.577) and Gillim (1:41.680) were close to his pace.
PJ Jacobsen earned MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey. Piloting his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR, Jacobsen topped the field with a lap time of 1:20.647 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1) session. When rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ophelia lashed NJMP during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday morning, it put Jacobsen’s time out of reach and secured his pole position for both of this weekend’s races.
Newly crowned three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne will start from the second spot on the grid based on the 1:20.819 he did on his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 during Q1. Mathew Scholtz claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:21.135 on his Westby Racing Yamaha on Friday.
Row two starters include Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante (1:21.399), Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha’s Bobby Fong (1:21.779), and Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin (1:21.908).
During Saturday’s wet Q2 session, however, Gagne (1:37.309) was quickest with Scholtz (1:37.956) a close second and the rest of the field far behind.
Nicolo Bulega (11). Photo courtesy Aruba.it Racing Ducati.
Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Supersport Superpole qualifying Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2, the Italian recorded a lap time of 1:52.306 around the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) circuit, which broke Lorenzo Baldassarri’s 2022 All-Time Lap Record of 1:52.706.
Yari Montella was second-quickest with a 1:53.030 on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati, and Althea Racing Team’s Federico Caricasulo claimed the third and final spot on the all-Ducati front row with a 1:53.170.
Tyler Scott earned MotoAmerica Supersport pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, the Pennsylvania native recorded a 1:23.779 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1) session to lead the field of 28 riders. Then with rain falling during Saturday’s Qualifying Two (Q2) putting that time out of reach, Scott’s Q1 time secured pole position for both of this weekend’s races.
Jake Lewis will start from the second spot on the grid thanks to the 1:23.847 he did on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 on Friday, and Josh Hayes, the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race win leader, qualified third with a 1:23.934 on his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in Q1.
Row two qualifiers include North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha’s Anthony Mazziotto (1:24.036), Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki’s David Anthony (1:24.094), and Scott’s teammate Teagg Hobbs (1:24.098).
Anthony, however, was the quickest rider — by far — during Saturday’s wet Q2 session. The Australian native did a 1:41.873 on his GSX-R750, and that was 1.520 seconds faster than anyone else.
Jonathan Rea topped World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, the Northern Irishman covered the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) road course in 1:47.973, which not only topped the field of 25 riders it also smashed the old All-Time Lap Record of 1:48.267, which was set by Toprak Razgatlioglu in 2022.
Alvaro Bautista qualified second with a 1:48.324 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, and Pata Yamaha Prometeon’s Razgatlioglu was third-quickest with a lap time of 1:48.523.
American Garrett Gerloff qualified 10th — and top BMW rider — with a 1:49.083 on his Bonovo Action M 1000 RR.
Rocco Landers will start the two MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup races at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey, from pole position. Riding his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660 in dry conditions during Friday’s Qualifying One (Q1), Landers was fastest and set a new All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.659. Rain during Saturday morning’s Qualifying Two (Q2) then put Landers’ time out of reach, locking him in at pole position.
Championship point leader Gus Rodio will start from second on the grid based on the 1:25.668 he did in Q1 on his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia, and defending Champion Blake Davis claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 1:26.493 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7 in Friday’s dry conditions.
Riders qualifying on row two included Team Iso Yamaha’s Dominic Doyle (1:27.026), Trackday Winner/Blackmon Racing Yamaha’s Jackson Blackmon (1:27.027), and Rodio’s teammate Ben Gloddy (1:27.224).
The quickest rider in the wet conditions of Q2 Saturday morning was Davis (1:44.793) with Landers (1:45.238) close behind in second.
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Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
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
