Jaume Masia claimed pole position during wet Moto3 qualifying at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at Buddh International Circuit. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda, the Spaniard covered the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) course in 2:09.336, outpacing his nearest competitor by 0.727 second.
Italy’s Matteo Bertelle qualified second with a 2:10.063 on his Rivacold Snipers Team Honda, and Japan’s Ayumu Sasaki earned the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 2:10.104 on his Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna.
Marco Bezzecchi earned pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at Buddh International Circuit. Riding his Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati, the Italian lapped the new 3.1-mile (5.0 km) venue in 1:43.947 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Jorge Martin was second-best with a time of 1:43.990 on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati, and defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a best lap of 1:44.203 on his Lenovo Team Ducati.
Row two qualifiers included Bezzecchi’s teammate Luca Marini (1:44.215) and Repsol Honda teammates Joan Mir (1:44.454) and Marc Marquez (1:44.489).
Bezzecchi hits back to take first ever pole at Buddh International Circuit
A history-making pole goes the way of the number 72, with Martin and Bagnaia alongside… and Mir and Marc Marquez stealing some limelight
Saturday, 23 September 2023
The first-ever MotoGP™ qualifying at Buddh International Circuit served as the perfect precursor to the racing action at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India! Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) flipped the Friday form book to slam in a new lap record 1:43.947, pipping Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) by just 0.043. Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) makes it a front row lockout for the top three in the title fight, in reverse order.
Q1: LATE DRAMA
It was always going to be a close one, with the depth of the field and at a whole new venue, and there was an extra dash of drama too as Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) went down late on. That brought out the yellow flags that would prove costly for some, and it also sent the Silverstone Sprint winner for a medical check, sidelining him from Q2. He was then passed unfit due to rib fractures, so he won’t be taking his place on the grid in India. Get well soon, Alex!
Having been second fastest in the session at the time he went down and no one able to improve though, the Gresini rider moved through to take that place up in Q2 – behind a second ever trip to Q2 for Raul Fernandez (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP™ Team).
One of the riders whose Q2 ambitions ran afoul of the yellow flags was Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), just as his final Practice lap also got scrubbed off on Friday. The South African will be gunning for much more when the lights go out, starting P13 now Alex Marquez sits it out.
Q2: LAPS OF THE TITANS
After the banker laps came in, it was Martin on top as the riders returned to the pits. There was still plenty of life left in the Q2 session, however, and Martin and Bezzecchi lit up the timing screens on their first flyers back out of the box.
Bezzecchi struck in style with the first-ever 1:43 lap, and the benchmark would prove impossible to overcome. Martin managed to get within that tantalising half a tenth, and break into the 1:43s, but he couldn’t overhaul his compatriot.
Bagnaia came out of the pits fired up to move up the order too, after a more muted Friday especially. He also had Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) glued to his rear wheel, with Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team) right behind both.
Bagnaia grabbed that front row, but the Hondas also made some positive hay. Marc Marquez took fifth but then just got pipped to it, with Mir edging out his eight-time Champion teammate by just 0.015s.
THE GRID
Behind the Bezzecchi, Martin and Bagnaia front row in reverse Championship order, Friday’s fastest was fast once again as Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) heads up Row 2 in fourth.
It’s Repsol Honda squad goals completing that second row as Mir takes fifth, by far his best qualifying result since his switch to Honda, and the 2020 World Champion pipped teammate Marc Marquez by just 0.015 as the number 93 slots into sixth.
Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) heads the third row just ahead of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™), with Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) missing out on one spot higher up by just 0.017. He’ll start ninth, another tiny margin just ahead of teammate Aleix Espargaro.
Raul Fernandez takes P11, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) moving up to P12 ahead of Binder as the grid behind Alex Marquez moves up a place.
Repsol Honda back in the mix. Bagnaia not struggling, but seemingly not the favourite so far… and his two closest Championship challengers ahead of him on the front row. The stage is set for a history-making debut at Buddh International Circuit! Don’t miss it!
Featuring Technical Updates, Katana Premium Care Service, and an Exclusive Collectible KATANA Art Piece
BREA, CA – September 22, 2023 – Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) is pleased to announce a return of the distinctive KATANA sport bike. Through a limited release, owners can reserve one of a few and have the opportunity to elevate their collection with the technically-updated KATANA. Securing the 2024 KATANA earns owners two years of complimentary service and a collectible 24”x24” KATANA digital lithograph reproduction of renowned Japanese artist Makoto Endo’s beautiful KATANA illustration originally featured in Cycle World magazine.
This special, limited-run 2024 model is available for U.S. buyers to reserve via special order through the Suzuki dealer of their choice through October 20th, 2023. Availability is limited and reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
KATANA for 2024 puts an even finer edge on the overall performance and riding pleasure as it returns to the Suzuki lineup with a host of improvements.
Updates include the introduction of the advanced electronic Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) offering a Bi-directional Quick Shift System and other refinements to deliver improved overall performance. The KATANA’s unparalleled styling is brought into focus with a distinctive, new color for 2024 and accents suited to a modern, design-driven, premium sportbike.
For 2024, KATANA key new product updates include
The 999cc, GSX-R-based engine has more peak power than the 2020 KATANA, with strong torque in the low- to mid-range that is smoothly controlled by new, Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies for a stimulating sportbike experience.
The latest version of the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) smooths shifting and engine braking and gives the rider’s clutch hand a rest with the new Bi-directional Quick Shift system.
The KATANA now features the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) that includes the three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and the updated, five-mode Advanced Traction Control System* plus the popular Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.
The 2024 KATANA is a refined, naked sportbike with elements of the original Hans Muth-designed Katana but blends in modern styling and performance. Nothing looks like a KATANA, and its beauty is emphasized by the deep Metallic Matte Stellar Blue bodywork with gold-anodized fork legs and matching gold wheels.
Like a bladesmith folding the steel to craft a samurai’s cherished sword, the KATANA reflects Suzuki’s ongoing commitment to fine engineering, precise craftsmanship, and a dedication to performance, so every KATANA detail delivers on these goals.
An all-new, 2024 KATANA microsite to support this model is available here to explore this exciting naked sportbike’s return and its full list of features.
The right side view of a 2024 Suzuki Katana. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
In addition to these 2024 product refinements, the 2024 KATANA now comes with KATANA Premium Care. This premium service maintenance plan is included with new 2024 KATANA motorcycles reserved through October 20th, 2023.
KATANA Premium Care helps provide 2024 KATANA owners with an outstanding experience through quality service using Suzuki genuine parts, accessories, and chemicals.
Authorized Suzuki dealers will perform the first three scheduled maintenance services for 2024 KATANA customers free of charge with Katana Premium Care.
2024 KATANA Collectible Artwork
In addition to receiving KATANA Premium Care’s benefits, 2024 KATANA owners will also receive a striking collector-style KATANA art piece of famed artist Makoto Endo’s KATANA illustration. Endo’s stylish, yet impactful piece will make a valued gift to add to any collection.
2024 KATANA buyers will receive a unique fine art reproduction of Makoto Endo’s KATANA ink-on-canvas illustration, plus two years’ complimentary maintenance via Katana Premium Care. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Additional KATANA Features
A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories are available, such as a meter visor (acts as a sport screen), billet clutch and brake levers, axle spools, fuel tank and engine cover protectors, clip-on tank bags, plus a selection of KATANA logo apparel.
KATANA features a 12-month, unlimited mileage limited warranty. Longer coverage periods with other benefits are available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP). For more details, please visit www.suzukicycles.com.
The 2024 KATANA provides riders with a distinct design, new features, and updates and is now supported with an industry-leading service program in Katana Premium Care. Available for customer pre-order on SuzukiCycles.com, riders are invited to experience KATANA. Forged to perfection and polished to a magnificent radiance, the 2024 KATANA is engineered to provide maximum control and optimum performance. Artfully crafted to take riding pleasure to a new level. The Suzuki KATANA is destined to create a new legend in motorcycling.
The MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Presented by Motul series held two rounds of racing, including the finale of the FIM North America Mini Cup, Friday on the Liberator kart track at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey.
Race winners included:
Beastmode Racing’s Christian Berlowitz (Stock 50 Race Two)
Jacobsen Motorcycle Training/Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt (Stock 125 Race One and Race Two)
Xtreme Autoglass Pros’ Jacob Davis (Stock 110 Race One)
Alpha Omega’s Ryder Davis (190 Ohvale Race Two)
Apex Racing’s Chase Jazikoff (Stock 50 Race One)
American Racing’s Joshua Raymond (190 Ohvale/FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 190 Race One)
Historic GP’s Mahdi Salem (160 Ohvale/FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 160 Race One and Race Two)
Varnes Racing’s Cole Varnes (Stock 110 Race Two)
This was the conclusion of the FIM North America Mini Cup series, and Salem won the FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 160 Championship and Ryder Davis wrapped up the FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 190 Championship.
Below are PDFs of the race results and the final FIM North America Mini Cup Championship point standings.
The first PDF shows the Race One results for each of the five classes, the second PDF shows the Race Two results for each class, etc. The third PDF shows the final FIM North America Mini Cup Championship point standings for both classes.
Use the scroll and zoom tools in the PDFs to better see the results.
The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team will compete for the checkered flag dressed in Mount Airy Casino Resort livery at the 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship slated for September 22-24 at New Jersey’s Motorsports Park.
As one of the key Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team partners, Mount Airy and its bold purple and white livery and signature branding will be prominently and proudly displayed on the race bikes of riders Josh Herrin (#2) and Xavi Forés (#12).
Herrin and Forés dominated the Circuit of The Americas in Texas earlier this month, with Forés taking a win, second place and the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship title and Herrin taking his second Superbike win of the season.
Herrin heads into this weekend’s final round at Motorsports Park with a 28-point gap over third-placed P.J. Jacobsen. Meanwhile Forés can lay claim to not just the 2023 title but also the most wins in a single season in the history of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship with nine victories and counting and one more round to go.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the team’s journey and we’re looking forward to this weekend’s highly anticipated racing finale as members of the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team,” said Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy owner and managing trustee. “There are multiple synergies between our luxury brands, and we appreciate that this partnership combines the thrill of gaming with the exhilaration of high-speed racing.”
Bobby Shek, principal for Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC, agrees.
“We’re proud to showcase Mount Airy Casino Resort’s livery and we appreciate their longstanding support and dedication to our team,” Shek said. “We’re privileged to have forged such a dynamic partnership.”
Fans will not want to miss the exciting finale in New Jersey, with Friday’s qualifying event followed by two full weekend days of racing.
Kyle Wyman claimed provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide, 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.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara was second-best with a 1:24.639 on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger, and Championship point leader Hayden Gillim was third-fastest with a 1:24.647 on his Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Riders qualifying on the provisional 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).
Levi Badie was fastest during MotoAmerica Junior Cup Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Badie came out of the pits, turned a 1:30.790 on his first flying lap, and then crashed his Badie Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on the next lap, ending his session. Badie’s lap time, however, held up to secure provisional pole position.
Avery Dreher, the newly crowned 2023 Junior Cup Champion, was second-best with a 1:30.899 on his Bad Boys Racing Kawasaki, and Rossi Moor claimed the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:31.010 on his Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing KTM RC 390 R.
Riders provisionally qualifying on row two included SportbikeTrackGear.com Kawasaki’s Max Van (1:31.265), who is celebrating his 18th birthday at the track Friday; Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki’s Eli Block (1:31.344); and Altus Motorsports Kawasaki’s Alessandro Di Mario (1:31.599).
Rocco Landers earned provisional pole position during MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660, Landers lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:24.659, which was not only more than one second faster than anyone else it was also quicker than Jody Barry’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.737 from 2022.
Championship point leader Gus Rodio was the best of the rest with a 1:25.668 on his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia, and defending Champion Blake Davis claimed the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a time of 1:26.493 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7.
Riders provisionally 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).
PJ Jacobsen claimed provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, 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 around the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course.
Newly crowned three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne was second in the session with a 1:20.819 on his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, and Mathew Scholtz earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:21.135 on his Westby Racing Yamaha.
Richie Escalante finished fourth in Q1 with a time of 1:21.399 in spite of crashing his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R twice during the session. Bobby Fong was fifth-fastest with a lap at 1:21.779 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha. Josh Herrin ended up sixth with a 1:21.908 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Jacobsen By A Little Over Gagne At New Jersey Motorsports Park
PJ Jacobsen (99) earned provisional pole position for the Medallia Superbike class at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Millville, NJ (September 22, 2023) – Tytlers Cycle Racing’s PJ Jacobsen would very much like to end the 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship on a high and he set the table for just that on Friday with provisional pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Jacobsen, who has a slight chance of finishing the season second in the championship if all goes his way in the two races, lapped at 1:20.647 on a cloudy and windy afternoon at NJMP.
Jacobsen’s best was just .172 of a second quicker than Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Jake Gagne, who in turn was just a tick faster than Westby Yamaha’s Mathew Scholtz.
Leading the second row provisionally was Richie Escalante, the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider having a difficult session with two crashes. Despite the incidents that resulted in him getting just five laps, Escalante was the last rider to end on the same second as Jacobsen.
Wrench Motorcycles Bobby Fong ended Friday fifth fastest, just ahead of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin and Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s JD Beach.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Stefano Mesa and Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim rounded out the top 10.
Supersport – Tyler, Barely
Only .068 of a second separated provisional pole sitter Tyler Scott and his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki from Disrupt Racing’s Jake Lewis on Friday afternoon with the top six covered by just .310 of a second.
Scott lapped at 1:23.779 to best Lewis and his 1:23.847 and then four riders in rapid succession led by Squid Hunter Racing’s Josh Hayes.
Just fractions behind came home-boy Anthony Mazziotto on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha, leading Wrench Motorcycles’ David Anthony and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Teagg Hobbs.
Newly crowned Supersport Champion Xavi Forés ended up seventh but was thwarted by lapped traffic on the final lap of the session.
REV’IT! Twins Cup – Landers On Top
Robem Engineering’s Rocco Landers is on the outside looking in as far as winning the 2023 REV’IT Twins Cup Championship goes but on Friday he showed that he’s the man to beat in the two races after a lap-record-setting lap of 1:24.659.
Landers, however, will also be seeking a little help from Mother Nature to change a forecast of heavy rains to a dry day on Saturday as the California resident isn’t a duck when it comes to taking to water.
Landers was a tick over a second quicker than Rodio Racing – Powered By Robem Engineering’s championship leader Gus Rodio and 1.8 seconds faster than the rider who is second in the championship – N2 Racing/BobbleHead Moto’s Blake Davis.
Rodio leads Davis by eight points and Landers by 14 heading into the weekend’s two races.
Junior Cup – Badie Leads The Way
Badie Racing’s Levi Badie earned provisional pole position for the two Junior Cup races this weekend with a lap that was just .109 of a second faster than newly crowed champion Avery Dreher with those two the only riders in the 1:30s.
Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing’s Rossi Moor ended the day third fastest ahead of SportbikeTrackGear.com’s Max Van and Team ECB/Bartcon Racing’s Eli Block.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Flexes
H-D Screamin’ Eagle’s Kyle Wyman knows his best chance of winning the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship is to win both races at NJMP and then let the cards fall where they may. Step one was being the fastest in Q1 on Friday afternoon and he did just that, earning provisional pole with an ever so slight gap of .192 of a second over Indian Motorcycle/Progressive/Mission Foods’ Tyler O’Hara.
The top five were all within a second of Kyle Wyman with championship leader Hayden Gillim third fastest on the Vance & Hines/Mission/Harley-Davidson and Kyle Wyman’s teammate and brother Travis Wyman fourth.
Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli, who is second in the championship heading into the two final races of the year and just two points behind Gillim, ended up fifth and .963 of a second off Kyle Wyman’s best.
Tyler Scott earned provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Supersport Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, the 17-year-old from Pennsylvania lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:23.779 to lead the field of 28 competitors.
Jake Lewis was second-quickest with a time of 1:23.847 on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750.
Josh Hayes, the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race win leader, ranked third in the session with a 1:23.934 on his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Local hero Anthony Mazziotto finished fourth with a lap time of 1:24.036 on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Australian native David Anthony rounded out the top five with a 1:24.094 on board his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.
Jaume Masia claimed pole position during wet Moto3 qualifying at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at Buddh International Circuit. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda, the Spaniard covered the 3.1-mile (5.0 km) course in 2:09.336, outpacing his nearest competitor by 0.727 second.
Italy’s Matteo Bertelle qualified second with a 2:10.063 on his Rivacold Snipers Team Honda, and Japan’s Ayumu Sasaki earned the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 2:10.104 on his Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna.
Marco Bezzecchi earned pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at Buddh International Circuit. Riding his Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati, the Italian lapped the new 3.1-mile (5.0 km) venue in 1:43.947 to lead the field of 22 riders.
Jorge Martin was second-best with a time of 1:43.990 on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati, and defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a best lap of 1:44.203 on his Lenovo Team Ducati.
Row two qualifiers included Bezzecchi’s teammate Luca Marini (1:44.215) and Repsol Honda teammates Joan Mir (1:44.454) and Marc Marquez (1:44.489).
Bezzecchi hits back to take first ever pole at Buddh International Circuit
A history-making pole goes the way of the number 72, with Martin and Bagnaia alongside… and Mir and Marc Marquez stealing some limelight
Saturday, 23 September 2023
The first-ever MotoGP™ qualifying at Buddh International Circuit served as the perfect precursor to the racing action at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India! Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) flipped the Friday form book to slam in a new lap record 1:43.947, pipping Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) by just 0.043. Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) makes it a front row lockout for the top three in the title fight, in reverse order.
Q1: LATE DRAMA
It was always going to be a close one, with the depth of the field and at a whole new venue, and there was an extra dash of drama too as Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) went down late on. That brought out the yellow flags that would prove costly for some, and it also sent the Silverstone Sprint winner for a medical check, sidelining him from Q2. He was then passed unfit due to rib fractures, so he won’t be taking his place on the grid in India. Get well soon, Alex!
Having been second fastest in the session at the time he went down and no one able to improve though, the Gresini rider moved through to take that place up in Q2 – behind a second ever trip to Q2 for Raul Fernandez (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP™ Team).
One of the riders whose Q2 ambitions ran afoul of the yellow flags was Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), just as his final Practice lap also got scrubbed off on Friday. The South African will be gunning for much more when the lights go out, starting P13 now Alex Marquez sits it out.
Q2: LAPS OF THE TITANS
After the banker laps came in, it was Martin on top as the riders returned to the pits. There was still plenty of life left in the Q2 session, however, and Martin and Bezzecchi lit up the timing screens on their first flyers back out of the box.
Bezzecchi struck in style with the first-ever 1:43 lap, and the benchmark would prove impossible to overcome. Martin managed to get within that tantalising half a tenth, and break into the 1:43s, but he couldn’t overhaul his compatriot.
Bagnaia came out of the pits fired up to move up the order too, after a more muted Friday especially. He also had Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) glued to his rear wheel, with Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team) right behind both.
Bagnaia grabbed that front row, but the Hondas also made some positive hay. Marc Marquez took fifth but then just got pipped to it, with Mir edging out his eight-time Champion teammate by just 0.015s.
THE GRID
Behind the Bezzecchi, Martin and Bagnaia front row in reverse Championship order, Friday’s fastest was fast once again as Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) heads up Row 2 in fourth.
It’s Repsol Honda squad goals completing that second row as Mir takes fifth, by far his best qualifying result since his switch to Honda, and the 2020 World Champion pipped teammate Marc Marquez by just 0.015 as the number 93 slots into sixth.
Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) heads the third row just ahead of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™), with Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) missing out on one spot higher up by just 0.017. He’ll start ninth, another tiny margin just ahead of teammate Aleix Espargaro.
Raul Fernandez takes P11, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) moving up to P12 ahead of Binder as the grid behind Alex Marquez moves up a place.
Repsol Honda back in the mix. Bagnaia not struggling, but seemingly not the favourite so far… and his two closest Championship challengers ahead of him on the front row. The stage is set for a history-making debut at Buddh International Circuit! Don’t miss it!
For 2024, the Suzuki KATANA features Metallic Matte Stellar Blue paintwork,
gold-anodized forks, and gold six-spoke wheels. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
SUZUKI ANNOUNCES LIMITED-RUN 2024 KATANA
Featuring Technical Updates, Katana Premium Care Service, and an Exclusive Collectible KATANA Art Piece
BREA, CA – September 22, 2023 – Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) is pleased to announce a return of the distinctive KATANA sport bike. Through a limited release, owners can reserve one of a few and have the opportunity to elevate their collection with the technically-updated KATANA. Securing the 2024 KATANA earns owners two years of complimentary service and a collectible 24”x24” KATANA digital lithograph reproduction of renowned Japanese artist Makoto Endo’s beautiful KATANA illustration originally featured in Cycle World magazine.
This special, limited-run 2024 model is available for U.S. buyers to reserve via special order through the Suzuki dealer of their choice through October 20th, 2023. Availability is limited and reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
KATANA for 2024 puts an even finer edge on the overall performance and riding pleasure as it returns to the Suzuki lineup with a host of improvements.
Updates include the introduction of the advanced electronic Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) offering a Bi-directional Quick Shift System and other refinements to deliver improved overall performance. The KATANA’s unparalleled styling is brought into focus with a distinctive, new color for 2024 and accents suited to a modern, design-driven, premium sportbike.
For 2024, KATANA key new product updates include
The 999cc, GSX-R-based engine has more peak power than the 2020 KATANA, with strong torque in the low- to mid-range that is smoothly controlled by new, Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies for a stimulating sportbike experience.
The latest version of the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) smooths shifting and engine braking and gives the rider’s clutch hand a rest with the new Bi-directional Quick Shift system.
The KATANA now features the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) that includes the three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector and the updated, five-mode Advanced Traction Control System* plus the popular Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.
The 2024 KATANA is a refined, naked sportbike with elements of the original Hans Muth-designed Katana but blends in modern styling and performance. Nothing looks like a KATANA, and its beauty is emphasized by the deep Metallic Matte Stellar Blue bodywork with gold-anodized fork legs and matching gold wheels.
Like a bladesmith folding the steel to craft a samurai’s cherished sword, the KATANA reflects Suzuki’s ongoing commitment to fine engineering, precise craftsmanship, and a dedication to performance, so every KATANA detail delivers on these goals.
An all-new, 2024 KATANA microsite to support this model is available here to explore this exciting naked sportbike’s return and its full list of features.
The right side view of a 2024 Suzuki Katana. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
In addition to these 2024 product refinements, the 2024 KATANA now comes with KATANA Premium Care. This premium service maintenance plan is included with new 2024 KATANA motorcycles reserved through October 20th, 2023.
KATANA Premium Care helps provide 2024 KATANA owners with an outstanding experience through quality service using Suzuki genuine parts, accessories, and chemicals.
Authorized Suzuki dealers will perform the first three scheduled maintenance services for 2024 KATANA customers free of charge with Katana Premium Care.
2024 KATANA Collectible Artwork
In addition to receiving KATANA Premium Care’s benefits, 2024 KATANA owners will also receive a striking collector-style KATANA art piece of famed artist Makoto Endo’s KATANA illustration. Endo’s stylish, yet impactful piece will make a valued gift to add to any collection.
2024 KATANA buyers will receive a unique fine art reproduction of Makoto Endo’s KATANA ink-on-canvas illustration, plus two years’ complimentary maintenance via Katana Premium Care. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Additional KATANA Features
A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories are available, such as a meter visor (acts as a sport screen), billet clutch and brake levers, axle spools, fuel tank and engine cover protectors, clip-on tank bags, plus a selection of KATANA logo apparel.
KATANA features a 12-month, unlimited mileage limited warranty. Longer coverage periods with other benefits are available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP). For more details, please visit www.suzukicycles.com.
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The MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup Presented by Motul series held two rounds of racing, including the finale of the FIM North America Mini Cup, Friday on the Liberator kart track at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), in Millville, New Jersey.
Race winners included:
Beastmode Racing’s Christian Berlowitz (Stock 50 Race Two)
Jacobsen Motorcycle Training/Bettencourt Racing’s Nathan Bettencourt (Stock 125 Race One and Race Two)
Xtreme Autoglass Pros’ Jacob Davis (Stock 110 Race One)
Alpha Omega’s Ryder Davis (190 Ohvale Race Two)
Apex Racing’s Chase Jazikoff (Stock 50 Race One)
American Racing’s Joshua Raymond (190 Ohvale/FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 190 Race One)
Historic GP’s Mahdi Salem (160 Ohvale/FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 160 Race One and Race Two)
Varnes Racing’s Cole Varnes (Stock 110 Race Two)
This was the conclusion of the FIM North America Mini Cup series, and Salem won the FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 160 Championship and Ryder Davis wrapped up the FIM North America Mini Cup Ohvale 190 Championship.
Below are PDFs of the race results and the final FIM North America Mini Cup Championship point standings.
The first PDF shows the Race One results for each of the five classes, the second PDF shows the Race Two results for each class, etc. The third PDF shows the final FIM North America Mini Cup Championship point standings for both classes.
Use the scroll and zoom tools in the PDFs to better see the results.
This Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 R, pictured outside of Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, will compete in the Medallia Superbike races at New Jersey Motorsports Park this weekend. Photo courtesy Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati.
The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team will compete for the checkered flag dressed in Mount Airy Casino Resort livery at the 2023 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship slated for September 22-24 at New Jersey’s Motorsports Park.
As one of the key Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team partners, Mount Airy and its bold purple and white livery and signature branding will be prominently and proudly displayed on the race bikes of riders Josh Herrin (#2) and Xavi Forés (#12).
Herrin and Forés dominated the Circuit of The Americas in Texas earlier this month, with Forés taking a win, second place and the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship title and Herrin taking his second Superbike win of the season.
Herrin heads into this weekend’s final round at Motorsports Park with a 28-point gap over third-placed P.J. Jacobsen. Meanwhile Forés can lay claim to not just the 2023 title but also the most wins in a single season in the history of the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship with nine victories and counting and one more round to go.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the team’s journey and we’re looking forward to this weekend’s highly anticipated racing finale as members of the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC team,” said Lisa DeNaples, Mount Airy owner and managing trustee. “There are multiple synergies between our luxury brands, and we appreciate that this partnership combines the thrill of gaming with the exhilaration of high-speed racing.”
Bobby Shek, principal for Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC, agrees.
“We’re proud to showcase Mount Airy Casino Resort’s livery and we appreciate their longstanding support and dedication to our team,” Shek said. “We’re privileged to have forged such a dynamic partnership.”
Fans will not want to miss the exciting finale in New Jersey, with Friday’s qualifying event followed by two full weekend days of racing.
Kyle Wyman claimed provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide, 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.
Defending Champion Tyler O’Hara was second-best with a 1:24.639 on his Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian Challenger, and Championship point leader Hayden Gillim was third-fastest with a 1:24.647 on his Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Riders qualifying on the provisional 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).
Levi Badie was fastest during MotoAmerica Junior Cup Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Badie came out of the pits, turned a 1:30.790 on his first flying lap, and then crashed his Badie Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400 on the next lap, ending his session. Badie’s lap time, however, held up to secure provisional pole position.
Avery Dreher, the newly crowned 2023 Junior Cup Champion, was second-best with a 1:30.899 on his Bad Boys Racing Kawasaki, and Rossi Moor claimed the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:31.010 on his Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing KTM RC 390 R.
Riders provisionally qualifying on row two included SportbikeTrackGear.com Kawasaki’s Max Van (1:31.265), who is celebrating his 18th birthday at the track Friday; Team ECB/Bartcon Racing Kawasaki’s Eli Block (1:31.344); and Altus Motorsports Kawasaki’s Alessandro Di Mario (1:31.599).
Rocco Landers earned provisional pole position during MotoAmerica REV’IT! Twins Cup Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Robem Engineering Aprilia RS 660, Landers lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:24.659, which was not only more than one second faster than anyone else it was also quicker than Jody Barry’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:24.737 from 2022.
Championship point leader Gus Rodio was the best of the rest with a 1:25.668 on his Rodio Racing – Powered by Robem Engineering Aprilia, and defending Champion Blake Davis claimed the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a time of 1:26.493 on his N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R7.
Riders provisionally 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).
PJ Jacobsen claimed provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, 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 around the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course.
Newly crowned three-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne was second in the session with a 1:20.819 on his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, and Mathew Scholtz earned the third and final spot on the provisional front row with a 1:21.135 on his Westby Racing Yamaha.
Richie Escalante finished fourth in Q1 with a time of 1:21.399 in spite of crashing his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R twice during the session. Bobby Fong was fifth-fastest with a lap at 1:21.779 on his Wrench Motorcycles Yamaha. Josh Herrin ended up sixth with a 1:21.908 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Jacobsen By A Little Over Gagne At New Jersey Motorsports Park
PJ Jacobsen (99) earned provisional pole position for the Medallia Superbike class at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Friday. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Millville, NJ (September 22, 2023) – Tytlers Cycle Racing’s PJ Jacobsen would very much like to end the 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship on a high and he set the table for just that on Friday with provisional pole position at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Jacobsen, who has a slight chance of finishing the season second in the championship if all goes his way in the two races, lapped at 1:20.647 on a cloudy and windy afternoon at NJMP.
Jacobsen’s best was just .172 of a second quicker than Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Jake Gagne, who in turn was just a tick faster than Westby Yamaha’s Mathew Scholtz.
Leading the second row provisionally was Richie Escalante, the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider having a difficult session with two crashes. Despite the incidents that resulted in him getting just five laps, Escalante was the last rider to end on the same second as Jacobsen.
Wrench Motorcycles Bobby Fong ended Friday fifth fastest, just ahead of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin and Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s JD Beach.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Brandon Paasch, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Stefano Mesa and Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim rounded out the top 10.
Supersport – Tyler, Barely
Only .068 of a second separated provisional pole sitter Tyler Scott and his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki from Disrupt Racing’s Jake Lewis on Friday afternoon with the top six covered by just .310 of a second.
Scott lapped at 1:23.779 to best Lewis and his 1:23.847 and then four riders in rapid succession led by Squid Hunter Racing’s Josh Hayes.
Just fractions behind came home-boy Anthony Mazziotto on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha, leading Wrench Motorcycles’ David Anthony and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Teagg Hobbs.
Newly crowned Supersport Champion Xavi Forés ended up seventh but was thwarted by lapped traffic on the final lap of the session.
REV’IT! Twins Cup – Landers On Top
Robem Engineering’s Rocco Landers is on the outside looking in as far as winning the 2023 REV’IT Twins Cup Championship goes but on Friday he showed that he’s the man to beat in the two races after a lap-record-setting lap of 1:24.659.
Landers, however, will also be seeking a little help from Mother Nature to change a forecast of heavy rains to a dry day on Saturday as the California resident isn’t a duck when it comes to taking to water.
Landers was a tick over a second quicker than Rodio Racing – Powered By Robem Engineering’s championship leader Gus Rodio and 1.8 seconds faster than the rider who is second in the championship – N2 Racing/BobbleHead Moto’s Blake Davis.
Rodio leads Davis by eight points and Landers by 14 heading into the weekend’s two races.
Junior Cup – Badie Leads The Way
Badie Racing’s Levi Badie earned provisional pole position for the two Junior Cup races this weekend with a lap that was just .109 of a second faster than newly crowed champion Avery Dreher with those two the only riders in the 1:30s.
Fairium NGRT – Gray Area Racing’s Rossi Moor ended the day third fastest ahead of SportbikeTrackGear.com’s Max Van and Team ECB/Bartcon Racing’s Eli Block.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Wyman Flexes
H-D Screamin’ Eagle’s Kyle Wyman knows his best chance of winning the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship is to win both races at NJMP and then let the cards fall where they may. Step one was being the fastest in Q1 on Friday afternoon and he did just that, earning provisional pole with an ever so slight gap of .192 of a second over Indian Motorcycle/Progressive/Mission Foods’ Tyler O’Hara.
The top five were all within a second of Kyle Wyman with championship leader Hayden Gillim third fastest on the Vance & Hines/Mission/Harley-Davidson and Kyle Wyman’s teammate and brother Travis Wyman fourth.
Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli, who is second in the championship heading into the two final races of the year and just two points behind Gillim, ended up fifth and .963 of a second off Kyle Wyman’s best.
Tyler Scott earned provisional pole position during MotoAmerica Supersport Qualifying One (Q1) Friday afternoon at New Jersey Motorsports Park, in Millville, New Jersey. Riding his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, the 17-year-old from Pennsylvania lapped the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway course in 1:23.779 to lead the field of 28 competitors.
Jake Lewis was second-quickest with a time of 1:23.847 on his Disrupt Racing Suzuki GSX-R750.
Josh Hayes, the all-time AMA/MotoAmerica race win leader, ranked third in the session with a 1:23.934 on his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Local hero Anthony Mazziotto finished fourth with a lap time of 1:24.036 on his North East Cycle Outlet Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.
Australian native David Anthony rounded out the top five with a 1:24.094 on board his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.
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