Aron Canet was fastest in Jerez on the final day of Moto2 World Championship preseason testing.
On his Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO Kalex, Canet turned a 1:39.552, nearly a second quicker than the outright lap record he set in 2023. The top 18 riders all were under Canet’s old mark of 1:40.640.
American Joe Roberts was 17th with a 1:40.548, 0.996 seconds behind Canet.
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Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team):
“Last year was an amazing season and now we’re using the #1, I need to keep it for next year. This isn’t easy because everyone is very strong, especially all the Ducati riders and Bulega. He’ll come back stronger. Last year, he did an incredible job every race weekend but I know he’ll start stronger this year. I’m still working and the team too. We’re still working for the best setup, we’ll never give up. I’ll always trying to do my best in the race and the team are pushing more than 100%. We’re using the #1 and this is important; winning the Championship this year is my biggest target because I’ve never won the Championship with the #1. This weekend is important, I need to start strong. I’m feeling better than Monday! I feel less pain. I’m very happy that the weekend is starting. I think I feel now 8/10, maybe 9. I feel good and I’m ready to race.”
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati):
“I don’t know if I’m the favourite, I’m just thinking about where I can improve. Everyone will improve so I know I need to keep taking steps forward and improving with my team, keeping the good confidence with the bike, and always staying in the first position. lots of riders were fast during the test like Toprak, Iannone, Petrucci, Locatelli, Bautista, lots of fast guys very close, I think it will be an interesting weekend.”
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati):
“I’m looking forward to the weekend, especially in the last test I was feeling much better on the bike and was starting to recover my confidence, so I enjoyed the two days of testing a lot. I’m looking forward to starting the weekend, in the first race you always feel a bit nervous like it’s the first day of school, so I’m really looking forward to it and let’s see if I can keep the same confidence this weekend! Nicolo looked really strong, Petrucci, Iannone, and Toprak with the BMW, I think this track is good for bigger riders, you need put lots of pressure on the bike every time with fast corners and changing direction. Smaller riders like myself are maybe at a disadvantage but either way I enjoy riding here and it is one of my favourite tracks. I have won many races here and for the victory there is a clear name, but the podium there will be a strong battle.”
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team):
“I’m really excited to start this new chapter. It’s not completely new as me and the whole team have changed. We’re getting used to the new colours. The KB998 Rimini is a fantastic bike. I’ve enjoyed riding it from the first test in the winter. The test at Phillip Island went well, it’s been enjoyable to ride. Some parts of the bike are very strong, some parts that we’re still trying to improve which is completely normal. It would be a dream to start the new project with a win. We have to be careful to not expect too much. Last year, arguably, this track was the strongest track for the Kawasaki, and we took advantage of that. This year, it’s not the same bike, but you never know. From the test, Bulega and Iannone looked strong and consistent and Petrucci as well. Alvaro’s always strong at this track. Locatelli’s always fast here, Toprak is always going to be in the fight for the victory. One of the most exciting things is there are 12 or 15 people who could be on the podium; this is the reality.”
David Munoz on the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM was just under the outright lap record for Moto3 machines in the second day of the official preseason test in Perez.
Munoz clocked a 1:43.604, just under the 1:43.710 set by David Alonso last year.
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Manuel Gonzalez on the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex shattered the outright lap record in the second day of Moto2 World Championship testing in Jerez.
Gonzalez’ 1:39.768 was well under the old mark of 1:40.640 set by Aron Canet in 2023. Canet was second-quickest in practice, the only other rider in the 1:39s. American Joe Roberts was 26th, 1.670 seconds off of Gonzalez’ mark.
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Complete race results from from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series by Motobilia event held February 14-15 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
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The bikes which are allowed to race in WorldSBK, WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 in 2025 have been revealed with several new homologations
The bikes that are eligible for competition inside the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship paddock have been unveiled. There’s a new homologation for the BMW M 1000 RR (model code K66 MU 2) from February 2025, while Bimota’s KB998 Rimini machine has also passed homologation ahead of the 2025 season. Yamaha had an updated R1 machine homologated in September 2024, under model code D45, while a new R1M (model code DE6) has also been homologated. Ducati, Honda, and Kawasaki have had no new homologations.
Elsewhere within the paddock, in WorldSSP, the new Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 has received its homologation ahead of its WorldSSP debut, as has the Yamaha R9. In WorldSSP300, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 has had its homologation extended until March 2026, while a Yamaha R3 bike (model code BRA) was homologated in December 2024.
The full list of homologated bikes for 2025:
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Dunlop Hosting Tire Test At Roebling Road Leading Into Daytona Race Event
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is inviting teams and riders competing at Daytona to participate in a two-day tire test on March 3 and 4 at Roebling Road Raceway, near Savannah, Georgia, just prior to the MotoAmerica event at Daytona International Speedway on March 6 through 8.
Teams and riders that will be competing at Daytona in Supersport (the Daytona 200), Mission King Of The Baggers, BellissiMoto Twins Cup, and/or the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship are being invited. A maximum of 40 riders per day will be allowed to test Dunlop tires on Roebling Road Raceway’s 2.02-mile road course.
Dunlop is covering the cost of the track rental, and the participating teams/riders will be able to purchase MotoAmerica-spec Dunlop tires at MotoAmerica pricing. Also, teams/riders must bring their own fuel.
Track hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day with a lunch break (mandatory cold track) from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to test Dunlop tires and get some extra seat time just prior to Daytona, so interested teams should send an email message to Dunlop’s Cori Maynard at “[email protected]” no later than February 28 and express their interest in participating.
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Australia’s second and final day of preseason testing before the 2025 WorldSSP season is in the books, and several new characters have made their mark during the test
Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) continued to show impressive form during Day 2 of the Official Test for the FIM Supersport World Championship field as he lapped more than half-a-second clear of surprise package Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura). The Spanish rookie took P2 as he showed a glimpse of his early potential at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Bendsneyder made it two for two in Australia’s testing days, recording a thunderous P1 with the fastest lap of the test; setting a 1’31.595 with another very strong performance for Bendsneyder, raising his stock even higher. Spanish star Masia has dropped into the WorldSSP paddock this off-season and has made a name for himself already in testing, finishing P5 on Day 1 and now P2 on Day 2, holding P1 until minutes before the end of the session on the back of a 1’32.129s. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) rounded out the would-be rostrum for the second time in two days with a 1’32.332s. Once again he was the second fastest Ducati, but last year’s fourth-place finisher looks like a Championship contender if he keeps this pace up.
Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) broke into the top four, improving on his P13 finish on Day 1 with a 1’32.387s lap. Germany’s Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) claimed P5 on Day 2, riding his Panigale V2 for a personal best on the day of 1’32.433. In sixth, Filippo Farioli joined his MV Agusta Reparto Corse teammate Bendsneyder in the top six on the back of his 1’32.544s lap.
Oli Bayliss came in at P7 with his 1’32.557s lap, an improvement on his Day 1 best of 1’33.563s. 2024 WorldSSP Championship runner-up Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) landed in P8, riding his new Yamaha R9 for a fastest lap on the day of 1’32.602s. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) placed the same as he placed in Monday afternoon’s FP2, in P9, with a 1’32.687s lap. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) improved from a P16 finish on Day 1, claiming a top 10 spot with a personal best on the day of 1’32.730s.
The top six from Day 2:
1 Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 1’31.595s, 51 laps
2. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.534s, 46 laps
3. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.737s, 45 laps
4. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) +0.792s, 58 laps
5. Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) +0.838s, 49 laps
6. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.949s, 65 laps
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Wet and challenging conditions helped kick off the 2025 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) the 2025 Vintage Cup.
The Series started Feb 15 and 16 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
The start of Saturday’s race saw Rob Hall aboard Stu Carter’s 1965 Matchless G50 take the hole shot and lead the race virtually unchallenged. Tim Joyce, riding John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G-50 held second place throughout the race. Harry Vanderlinden, on John Turner’s 1968 Honda Drixton 450, tried to reel in Joyce but ultimately took third. Jerry Duke, on a Ducati 350 Scrambler was fourth.
“Missing Roebling again this year was bittersweet – certainly feeling as though I was missing out after a long cold winter, but didn’t miss sitting in the downpours that passed through. Fortunately, I was able to watch the action with live timing and scoring on Speedhive,” said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “Could this be a repeat of last year’s 350GP barnburner series? AHRMA’s favorite son, Rob Hall, who spends 40 hours a week making everyone else’s machines go faster, put his head down from Saturday’s start on his Seeley G50 and set a blistering pace that couldn’t be matched. Rob won handily, and as the social media snaps started rolling in, we could see he was smiling as big as ever as he stood on the top step.”
The start of Sunday’s race was delayed due to heavy rain. Two riders eventually took to the track: Tim Joyce and Kevin Dinsmoor. Joyce took the lead, with Dinsmoor, riding a 1962 BMW Turner R-50, in hot pursuit. Dinsmoor showed Joyce a wheel about halfway through the race yet was later forced to retire due to a mechanical. Joyce rode to victory and Dinsmoor scored a second place finish.
Reflecting on the weekend and looking ahead to the rest of the season, Cummings said, “It was also great to see Tim Joyce, Jerry Duke, Harry Vanderlinden, Kevin Dinsmoor et al, out there putting in their laps in less than ideal track conditions. NYC Norton will be at CMP next month and can’t wait to see these bikes in action and perhaps I’ll pull out a Manx or G50 for myself? This is the class we’re really hoping can get some big names out of the woodwork and onto the track.”
AHRMA launched the Vintage Cup series during 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed during 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class. It was followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022, and Formula 750 in 2023.
500 Premier was AHRMA’s first and most historically significant post-war racing class. 500cc grand prix motorcycles hit the world stage staring in 1949. That class endured for decades and ultimately morphed into MotoGP.
This class has always featured AHRMA’s heavy hitters, riding many of the same machines as former world champions Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, and Phil Reed, to name a few.
“The 500 Premier bikes are the pinnacle of vintage road racing, embodying the spirit, craftsmanship, and raw performance of our sport’s golden era. These machines define what true vintage road racing is all about. Congratulations to Rob Hall and Tim Joyce on their impressive wins this past weekend in challenging conditions—an incredible display of skill and perseverance. What a great start to an exciting AHRMA road racing season where history comes alive on the track and the competition is as fierce as ever,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees.
Rounds three and four of the AHRMA National Road Race Series presented by Motobilia will be March 15-16 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC.
The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC
2 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
3 – 32 Harry Vanderlinden, 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Hickory, NC
4 – 9K Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
2 – 304 Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Trevor Daley Returns to Daytona with OneSpeedInc Racing for the Iconic 200-Miler
Trevor Daley and his OneSpeedInc Racing team are gearing up for a return to the legendary Daytona 200 from March 6th to 8th. Known as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world, the Daytona 200 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and equipment—and Daley is ready to deliver on all fronts.
Last year marked Trevor’s debut with Team Battlax and Bridgestone America at the “World Center of Racing,” where he overcame a tough qualifying spot to battle his way into contention just outside of the top 10, ultimately finishing 20th. No small feat in the 67 bike deep field. With a revamped program and a year of experience under his belt, Trevor is poised to build on that performance and aims even higher in 2025.
Testing at Daytona in the fall with Bridgestone America’s, Rory O’Neill and Andre Decker has further bolstered Trevor’s confidence. Bridgestone’s Battlax racing tires proved up to the demands of Daytona with their durability and consistent performance under the extreme conditions and Trevor along with his team have further refined his GSX-R750 to maximize the Bridgestone tire package for next month’s event.
Trevor will once again take on the 200 aboard a Suzuki Canada supported GSX-R750—a bike he mastered during his breakthrough 2024 CSBK season, which saw him claim three victories in only a handful of race starts. The synergy between rider and machine promises to be a formidable combination as Trevor faces the gruelling 200-mile test.
Adding to the excitement is the support of Timmerman Timberworks, an Ontario-Canada-based company renowned for its precision craftsmanship in timber-frame construction. Their shared commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the ethos of OneSpeedInc Racing. Trevor is pleased to have the support of fellow Ontario based businesses, Economy Lube & Tire and Goderich Toyota. Both are returning partners from Trevor’s 2024 Campaign.
OneSpeedInc’s expertise in fabrication has already started to make waves in the Moto-America paddock. OneSpeedInc’s endurance racing quick-change stands and fast refuelling systems designed by Daley’s team were instrumental last year and have since become sought-after tools for several of MotoAmerica’s top teams.
No racer succeeds without a stellar crew, and Trevor has assembled an all-star team for 2025. MotoAmerica heavyweights like crew chief Jon Cornwell and Dave Weaver, along with a portion of SDK’S 2024 crew in ‘Aussi’ Jake Skate and Jeff Binford, will be making the calls for mechanic Steve Beattie and pit crew members Ben Young, Brad Macrae and Pat Barnes. Trevor’s crew of ‘A-Lister’s’ will ensure every detail is dialed in for race day.
One of Trevor’s GSX-R’s in it’s ‘Daytona livery’ was on display at the Toronto Motorcycle show in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike (CSBK) booth. Post event, fans can learn of Trevor’s Daytona journey and racing adventures through his blog in Inside Motorcycles
Magazine (insidemotorcycles.com) and via social media @OneSpeedInc.
Special thanks to our partners:
Timmerman Timberworks, Economy Lube & Tire, Bridgestone Americas, Suzuki Canada, Goderich Toyota, Riedmann Management, Hindle Exhaust, Moto-Spec Chassis Tuning Software, Vortex Racing, GB Racing, BrakeTech, Liqui Moly, and Moto-World.ca.
Aron Canet was fastest in Jerez on the final day of Moto2 World Championship preseason testing.
On his Fantic Racing LINO SONEGO Kalex, Canet turned a 1:39.552, nearly a second quicker than the outright lap record he set in 2023. The top 18 riders all were under Canet’s old mark of 1:40.640.
American Joe Roberts was 17th with a 1:40.548, 0.996 seconds behind Canet.
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Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team):
“Last year was an amazing season and now we’re using the #1, I need to keep it for next year. This isn’t easy because everyone is very strong, especially all the Ducati riders and Bulega. He’ll come back stronger. Last year, he did an incredible job every race weekend but I know he’ll start stronger this year. I’m still working and the team too. We’re still working for the best setup, we’ll never give up. I’ll always trying to do my best in the race and the team are pushing more than 100%. We’re using the #1 and this is important; winning the Championship this year is my biggest target because I’ve never won the Championship with the #1. This weekend is important, I need to start strong. I’m feeling better than Monday! I feel less pain. I’m very happy that the weekend is starting. I think I feel now 8/10, maybe 9. I feel good and I’m ready to race.”
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati):
“I don’t know if I’m the favourite, I’m just thinking about where I can improve. Everyone will improve so I know I need to keep taking steps forward and improving with my team, keeping the good confidence with the bike, and always staying in the first position. lots of riders were fast during the test like Toprak, Iannone, Petrucci, Locatelli, Bautista, lots of fast guys very close, I think it will be an interesting weekend.”
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati):
“I’m looking forward to the weekend, especially in the last test I was feeling much better on the bike and was starting to recover my confidence, so I enjoyed the two days of testing a lot. I’m looking forward to starting the weekend, in the first race you always feel a bit nervous like it’s the first day of school, so I’m really looking forward to it and let’s see if I can keep the same confidence this weekend! Nicolo looked really strong, Petrucci, Iannone, and Toprak with the BMW, I think this track is good for bigger riders, you need put lots of pressure on the bike every time with fast corners and changing direction. Smaller riders like myself are maybe at a disadvantage but either way I enjoy riding here and it is one of my favourite tracks. I have won many races here and for the victory there is a clear name, but the podium there will be a strong battle.”
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team):
“I’m really excited to start this new chapter. It’s not completely new as me and the whole team have changed. We’re getting used to the new colours. The KB998 Rimini is a fantastic bike. I’ve enjoyed riding it from the first test in the winter. The test at Phillip Island went well, it’s been enjoyable to ride. Some parts of the bike are very strong, some parts that we’re still trying to improve which is completely normal. It would be a dream to start the new project with a win. We have to be careful to not expect too much. Last year, arguably, this track was the strongest track for the Kawasaki, and we took advantage of that. This year, it’s not the same bike, but you never know. From the test, Bulega and Iannone looked strong and consistent and Petrucci as well. Alvaro’s always strong at this track. Locatelli’s always fast here, Toprak is always going to be in the fight for the victory. One of the most exciting things is there are 12 or 15 people who could be on the podium; this is the reality.”
David Munoz on the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM was just under the outright lap record for Moto3 machines in the second day of the official preseason test in Perez.
Munoz clocked a 1:43.604, just under the 1:43.710 set by David Alonso last year.
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Manuel Gonzalez on the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex shattered the outright lap record in the second day of Moto2 World Championship testing in Jerez.
Gonzalez’ 1:39.768 was well under the old mark of 1:40.640 set by Aron Canet in 2023. Canet was second-quickest in practice, the only other rider in the 1:39s. American Joe Roberts was 26th, 1.670 seconds off of Gonzalez’ mark.
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Complete race results from from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series by Motobilia event held February 14-15 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
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The bikes which are allowed to race in WorldSBK, WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 in 2025 have been revealed with several new homologations
The bikes that are eligible for competition inside the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship paddock have been unveiled. There’s a new homologation for the BMW M 1000 RR (model code K66 MU 2) from February 2025, while Bimota’s KB998 Rimini machine has also passed homologation ahead of the 2025 season. Yamaha had an updated R1 machine homologated in September 2024, under model code D45, while a new R1M (model code DE6) has also been homologated. Ducati, Honda, and Kawasaki have had no new homologations.
Elsewhere within the paddock, in WorldSSP, the new Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 has received its homologation ahead of its WorldSSP debut, as has the Yamaha R9. In WorldSSP300, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 has had its homologation extended until March 2026, while a Yamaha R3 bike (model code BRA) was homologated in December 2024.
The full list of homologated bikes for 2025:
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Dunlop Hosting Tire Test At Roebling Road Leading Into Daytona Race Event
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is inviting teams and riders competing at Daytona to participate in a two-day tire test on March 3 and 4 at Roebling Road Raceway, near Savannah, Georgia, just prior to the MotoAmerica event at Daytona International Speedway on March 6 through 8.
Teams and riders that will be competing at Daytona in Supersport (the Daytona 200), Mission King Of The Baggers, BellissiMoto Twins Cup, and/or the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship are being invited. A maximum of 40 riders per day will be allowed to test Dunlop tires on Roebling Road Raceway’s 2.02-mile road course.
Dunlop is covering the cost of the track rental, and the participating teams/riders will be able to purchase MotoAmerica-spec Dunlop tires at MotoAmerica pricing. Also, teams/riders must bring their own fuel.
Track hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day with a lunch break (mandatory cold track) from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to test Dunlop tires and get some extra seat time just prior to Daytona, so interested teams should send an email message to Dunlop’s Cori Maynard at “[email protected]” no later than February 28 and express their interest in participating.
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Australia’s second and final day of preseason testing before the 2025 WorldSSP season is in the books, and several new characters have made their mark during the test
Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) continued to show impressive form during Day 2 of the Official Test for the FIM Supersport World Championship field as he lapped more than half-a-second clear of surprise package Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura). The Spanish rookie took P2 as he showed a glimpse of his early potential at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Bendsneyder made it two for two in Australia’s testing days, recording a thunderous P1 with the fastest lap of the test; setting a 1’31.595 with another very strong performance for Bendsneyder, raising his stock even higher. Spanish star Masia has dropped into the WorldSSP paddock this off-season and has made a name for himself already in testing, finishing P5 on Day 1 and now P2 on Day 2, holding P1 until minutes before the end of the session on the back of a 1’32.129s. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) rounded out the would-be rostrum for the second time in two days with a 1’32.332s. Once again he was the second fastest Ducati, but last year’s fourth-place finisher looks like a Championship contender if he keeps this pace up.
Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) broke into the top four, improving on his P13 finish on Day 1 with a 1’32.387s lap. Germany’s Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) claimed P5 on Day 2, riding his Panigale V2 for a personal best on the day of 1’32.433. In sixth, Filippo Farioli joined his MV Agusta Reparto Corse teammate Bendsneyder in the top six on the back of his 1’32.544s lap.
Oli Bayliss came in at P7 with his 1’32.557s lap, an improvement on his Day 1 best of 1’33.563s. 2024 WorldSSP Championship runner-up Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) landed in P8, riding his new Yamaha R9 for a fastest lap on the day of 1’32.602s. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) placed the same as he placed in Monday afternoon’s FP2, in P9, with a 1’32.687s lap. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) improved from a P16 finish on Day 1, claiming a top 10 spot with a personal best on the day of 1’32.730s.
The top six from Day 2:
1 Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 1’31.595s, 51 laps
2. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.534s, 46 laps
3. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.737s, 45 laps
4. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) +0.792s, 58 laps
5. Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) +0.838s, 49 laps
6. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.949s, 65 laps
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Wet and challenging conditions helped kick off the 2025 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) the 2025 Vintage Cup.
The Series started Feb 15 and 16 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
The start of Saturday’s race saw Rob Hall aboard Stu Carter’s 1965 Matchless G50 take the hole shot and lead the race virtually unchallenged. Tim Joyce, riding John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G-50 held second place throughout the race. Harry Vanderlinden, on John Turner’s 1968 Honda Drixton 450, tried to reel in Joyce but ultimately took third. Jerry Duke, on a Ducati 350 Scrambler was fourth.
“Missing Roebling again this year was bittersweet – certainly feeling as though I was missing out after a long cold winter, but didn’t miss sitting in the downpours that passed through. Fortunately, I was able to watch the action with live timing and scoring on Speedhive,” said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “Could this be a repeat of last year’s 350GP barnburner series? AHRMA’s favorite son, Rob Hall, who spends 40 hours a week making everyone else’s machines go faster, put his head down from Saturday’s start on his Seeley G50 and set a blistering pace that couldn’t be matched. Rob won handily, and as the social media snaps started rolling in, we could see he was smiling as big as ever as he stood on the top step.”
The start of Sunday’s race was delayed due to heavy rain. Two riders eventually took to the track: Tim Joyce and Kevin Dinsmoor. Joyce took the lead, with Dinsmoor, riding a 1962 BMW Turner R-50, in hot pursuit. Dinsmoor showed Joyce a wheel about halfway through the race yet was later forced to retire due to a mechanical. Joyce rode to victory and Dinsmoor scored a second place finish.
Reflecting on the weekend and looking ahead to the rest of the season, Cummings said, “It was also great to see Tim Joyce, Jerry Duke, Harry Vanderlinden, Kevin Dinsmoor et al, out there putting in their laps in less than ideal track conditions. NYC Norton will be at CMP next month and can’t wait to see these bikes in action and perhaps I’ll pull out a Manx or G50 for myself? This is the class we’re really hoping can get some big names out of the woodwork and onto the track.”
AHRMA launched the Vintage Cup series during 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed during 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class. It was followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022, and Formula 750 in 2023.
500 Premier was AHRMA’s first and most historically significant post-war racing class. 500cc grand prix motorcycles hit the world stage staring in 1949. That class endured for decades and ultimately morphed into MotoGP.
This class has always featured AHRMA’s heavy hitters, riding many of the same machines as former world champions Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, and Phil Reed, to name a few.
“The 500 Premier bikes are the pinnacle of vintage road racing, embodying the spirit, craftsmanship, and raw performance of our sport’s golden era. These machines define what true vintage road racing is all about. Congratulations to Rob Hall and Tim Joyce on their impressive wins this past weekend in challenging conditions—an incredible display of skill and perseverance. What a great start to an exciting AHRMA road racing season where history comes alive on the track and the competition is as fierce as ever,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees.
Rounds three and four of the AHRMA National Road Race Series presented by Motobilia will be March 15-16 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC.
The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC
2 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
3 – 32 Harry Vanderlinden, 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Hickory, NC
4 – 9K Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
2 – 304 Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Trevor Daley Returns to Daytona with OneSpeedInc Racing for the Iconic 200-Miler
Trevor Daley and his OneSpeedInc Racing team are gearing up for a return to the legendary Daytona 200 from March 6th to 8th. Known as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world, the Daytona 200 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and equipment—and Daley is ready to deliver on all fronts.
Last year marked Trevor’s debut with Team Battlax and Bridgestone America at the “World Center of Racing,” where he overcame a tough qualifying spot to battle his way into contention just outside of the top 10, ultimately finishing 20th. No small feat in the 67 bike deep field. With a revamped program and a year of experience under his belt, Trevor is poised to build on that performance and aims even higher in 2025.
Testing at Daytona in the fall with Bridgestone America’s, Rory O’Neill and Andre Decker has further bolstered Trevor’s confidence. Bridgestone’s Battlax racing tires proved up to the demands of Daytona with their durability and consistent performance under the extreme conditions and Trevor along with his team have further refined his GSX-R750 to maximize the Bridgestone tire package for next month’s event.
Trevor will once again take on the 200 aboard a Suzuki Canada supported GSX-R750—a bike he mastered during his breakthrough 2024 CSBK season, which saw him claim three victories in only a handful of race starts. The synergy between rider and machine promises to be a formidable combination as Trevor faces the gruelling 200-mile test.
Adding to the excitement is the support of Timmerman Timberworks, an Ontario-Canada-based company renowned for its precision craftsmanship in timber-frame construction. Their shared commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the ethos of OneSpeedInc Racing. Trevor is pleased to have the support of fellow Ontario based businesses, Economy Lube & Tire and Goderich Toyota. Both are returning partners from Trevor’s 2024 Campaign.
OneSpeedInc’s expertise in fabrication has already started to make waves in the Moto-America paddock. OneSpeedInc’s endurance racing quick-change stands and fast refuelling systems designed by Daley’s team were instrumental last year and have since become sought-after tools for several of MotoAmerica’s top teams.
No racer succeeds without a stellar crew, and Trevor has assembled an all-star team for 2025. MotoAmerica heavyweights like crew chief Jon Cornwell and Dave Weaver, along with a portion of SDK’S 2024 crew in ‘Aussi’ Jake Skate and Jeff Binford, will be making the calls for mechanic Steve Beattie and pit crew members Ben Young, Brad Macrae and Pat Barnes. Trevor’s crew of ‘A-Lister’s’ will ensure every detail is dialed in for race day.
One of Trevor’s GSX-R’s in it’s ‘Daytona livery’ was on display at the Toronto Motorcycle show in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike (CSBK) booth. Post event, fans can learn of Trevor’s Daytona journey and racing adventures through his blog in Inside Motorcycles
Magazine (insidemotorcycles.com) and via social media @OneSpeedInc.
Special thanks to our partners:
Timmerman Timberworks, Economy Lube & Tire, Bridgestone Americas, Suzuki Canada, Goderich Toyota, Riedmann Management, Hindle Exhaust, Moto-Spec Chassis Tuning Software, Vortex Racing, GB Racing, BrakeTech, Liqui Moly, and Moto-World.ca.
