AHRMA: Joyce And Turpin Split Vintage Cup Wins At Blackhawk

David Swarts

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August 9, 2023

AHRMA: Joyce And Turpin Split Vintage Cup Wins At Blackhawk

Joyce and Turpin trade wins at Blackhawk Farms Raceway

(Knoxville, TN) Tim Joyce and Shane Turpin trading wins turned up the heat on the 2023 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.

Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2023 Vintage Cup features the Formula 750 (F750) class which includes 750cc two and four-stroke powered machines built up to 1972.

Rounds 15 and 16 of the Vintage Cup were held on August 5 and 6 in conjunction with the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing series at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL, near Chicago.

Going into the Blackhawk Farms rounds, Joyce was the Vintage Cup points leader. Turpin, who joined the championship battle during the July 15 and 16 rounds at Laguna Seca, is now in the hunt for a top-three, or better finish in the series. Having missed the rounds on July 29 and 30, during the AHRMA event at Gingerman Raceway, Christopher Spargo returned for the Blackhawk event.

All three riders have won races in the chase for the Vintage Cup at various times throughout this season, which added pressure to the Blackhawk Farms rounds. Plus, during practice on August 4, all three riders put in fast laps, setting up the weekend Vintage Cup showdown.

“With the race for the championship tightening up, only a couple guys mathematically have a shot. But the rest would still love to grab a win and they could affect the outcome. It’s exciting!” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

On Saturday, Joyce, riding an NYC Norton 1968 Seeley NRE, got the hole shot with Spargo on a 1976 Yamaha RD400 hot on his tail. Turpin, sponsored by Larrabure Framing and Vee Two, and riding a 1972 Ducati Imola replica, started at the back of the grid. By Turn Five, Turpin had worked his way through the pack up to third.

During the next several laps, Joyce’s lead was under threat by both Turpin and Spargo.

On the last lap, Joyce extended his lead and took the victory. Turpin made a bold pass on Spargo holding second until the duo were on the front straight. Spargo went deep into the final corner, got a good drive on the exit, and drafted past Turpin to take second place with a third of a second lead. Results were Joyce first, Spargo second and Turpin third.

The balance of the field, in finishing order included: fourth – Brady Ingelse on a 1975 Honda CB750, in fifth position, Colton Roberts on his 1976 Yamaha RD400, sixth – Jeff Hargis riding a 1972 Yamaha XS650, and in seventh place, Michael Dixon racing a 1970 Yamaha XS.

Sunday’s race start was a repeat of Saturday’s with Joyce getting the hole shot and Spargo again hot on his heels. The rest of the race was a different story with Spargo putting moves on Joyce within a few turns to take the lead. By the second lap, Turpin had worked his way through the field passing Joyce and then setting his sights on Spargo. The two leaned on each other a couple of times through several turns but Turpin ultimately pipped Spargo on the brakes and pulled out to clean air where he managed to increase his lead by several seconds at the end of eight laps.

The podium was a complete reversal of Saturday’s race with Turpin at the top of the podium, Spargo in second and Joyce in third.

Joyce’s lap times during Sunday’s race were similar to those from Saturday but it was clear that Spargo and Turpin had done their homework overnight because they both were clocking lap times by at least a second faster than Saturday.

Rounding out the field, had Roberts in fourth, Hargis in fifth and Dixon in sixth.

“This was the closest, most exciting Vintage Cup race of the year, showing all three riders with lap times within a tenth of a second of each other throughout the race,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “As a sponsor, this is the best we could ever hope for, bringing people to the fences to watch the big show. Each day the trackside crowd audibly celebrated the victory of each of these different winners. And that is what the Vintage Cup is all about!”

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 Formula 750 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.

2023 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series, Formula 750 – Vintage Cup Results

Saturday, July 15, 2023

1. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

2. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN

3. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

4. Brady Ingelse, 1975 Honda CB750, Belgium, WI

5. Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

6. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

7. Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

Sunday, July 16, 2023

1. Shane Turpin, 1972 Ducati Imola, Scottsdale, AZ

2. Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Hopkins, MN

3. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

4. Colton Roberts, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Pawnee, IL

5. Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Battle Creek, MI

6. Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines 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.

World Endurance: Second-Place Team Disqualified From Suzuka 8-Hours

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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World Endurance: Second-Place Team Disqualified From Suzuka 8-Hours

Update following FIM EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

During the Post-Race Technical Inspection on 7 August following the 44th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race on 6 August, motorcycle no.104 (TOHO Racing), which finished in second position, was subjected to a fuel tank capacity control by the FIM Technical Directors.

The control recorded a fuel tank overcapacity in contravention of article 2.6.6.10 of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship Regulations.

As is required, a secondary fuel tank capacity control was conducted by another FIM Technical Director with a fuel tank overcapacity also recorded.

The FIM EWC Stewards Panel convened to consider the evidence provided by the FIM Technical Director and declared motorcycle no.104 did not conform to the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship Regulations and disqualified motorcycle no.104 from the results of the 44th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race.

TOHO Racing appealed the decision of the FIM EWC Stewards Panel, but this was subsequently rejected by the FIM EWC Appeal Stewards Panel.

As such, the decision to disqualify motorcycle no.104 has been upheld and the positions of all other finishers will be reclassified, while points will be reallocated to the eligible finishers.

The Final Ranking of the 44th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race and the provisional FIM Endurance World Championship points standings are available HERE.

Suzuka 8 Hours - 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship - Final results after 8 Hours - Final ranking

British Superbike: Bridewell Heading To Thruxton With “No Expectations”

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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British Superbike: Bridewell Heading To Thruxton With “No Expectations”

Bridewell And Irwin Set For Thruxton Thriller

Round seven of the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship heads for the fastest circuit in the UK whereby BeerMonster Ducati will hope to continue their recent winning ways.

Thruxton in Hampshire always serves up a feast of exciting racing and this year’s round has a special significance about it as local hero Tommy Bridewell leads the charge for Paul Bird’s eight-times British Champions.

Bridewell, from Devizes just over the border in Wiltshire, has won five out of the last six Bennetts BSB races aboard the factory-supported BeerMonster Ducati and will have the backing of a partisan crowd as he defends his 34.5-point advantage over teammate Glenn Irwin.

Irwin hasn’t won since Knockhill back in June so will be keen to get the better of Bridewell, especially as Tommy hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck around Thruxton in his lengthy career. Glenn has won four times this season and when added to Bridewell’s six victories, it means the BeerMonster Ducati riders have won more than half the races run so far this season.

County Antrim rider Irwin has a 42.5 lead over third placed Kyle Ryde arriving at Thruxton so will be hoping to extend that at a track where he’s enjoyed podium success in the past.

Tommy Bridewell: “I’m looking forward to the weekend, but we are going there with absolutely no expectations. It’s the best way for me to approach this round as it’s no secret that Thruxton has never been my strongest track, but then again, I’ve never gone there with the results and momentum I’ve been enjoying recently. The team has intense knowledge and experience so between us all, we should be able to produce the results we have proved we are capable of. It’s just a case of us doing what we’ve been doing all season long as that’s been working well but I’ll take what’s on offer, enjoy my local round, and maximise what we can from the weekend.”

Glenn Irwin: “Thruxton is always a brilliant round and unique as we d on’t get to test there so it’s great to go somewhere you don’t get to ride at too often. We know the opposition will be strong, so I intend approaching the weekend with an open mind, but we arrive in good shape and with some good results recently. We are learning all the time and tyre management is always critical around Thruxton, so it will be interesting to see how that pans out with the optimum SCD Pirelli tyre, which will be a different challenge for us all. If the racing is as good as last year, it will be fantastic for the fans, and I hope to be in there challenging at the front.”

For further information on BeerMonster please visit https://beermonster.com and the new PBM website, www.pbmuk.net. For all details on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, please visit www.britishsuperbike.com.

Dunlop Celebrating 50 Years Of Tire Production In Buffalo, New York

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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Dunlop Celebrating 50 Years Of Tire Production In Buffalo, New York

Dunlop’s Buffalo, NY Tire Factory Celebrates 50 Years of Motorcycle Tire Production

Buffalo, NY: It may be hard to believe that Dunlop has been a critical part of the Western New York Community for 100 years now, with its first tire rolling off the assembly line in 1923. For half of those 100 years, this factory produced over 20 million motorcycle tires for the North American market. Back in the early 1970s, motorcycle tire molds were moved from the Dunlop plant in Whitby, Ontario, across the Canadian border to the nearby Dunlop factory located in Tonawanda, New York, just outside the Buffalo city limits. By 1973, this plant was producing the K81, K70, and eventually the K88 motorcycle tires.

Fast track to March of 1978, a Dunlop K181 built in that same Tonawanda plant won a tire shoot-out conducted by Harley-Davidson in San Antonio, Texas which would solidify its future and change the course of history for the Dunlop brand and the people designing and building tires at the Tonawanda plant. That shootout win started a relationship with Harley-Davidson that eventually led to Dunlop being awarded the Original Equipment tire business for 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles. This partnership has lasted over four decades with the two companies collaborating on numerous tire innovations, including things we take for granted, like wide white walls and multi-tread touring motorcycle tires.

Today, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires remains the largest motorcycle tire manufacturer headquartered and fully operational within the United States. The company is the largest motorcycle tire producer based in the North American market. “It’s incredible to think this facility has been building motorcycle tires for fifty years. Even more remarkable is the brand’s partnership with Harley-Davidson and how that relationship has pushed our technology and innovation to deliver world-class market-driven products for North American riders,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop Motorcycle’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Having the R&D and manufacturing located so close to the market has been invaluable to our success. It’s not just about touring tires though, additionally, our support of North American Road Racing and Flat Track with tires designed and built here, further demonstrates our commitment to this market.”

Dunlop’s R&D team, located in Buffalo, NY, has been committed to American racing and is the official tire of MotoAmerica and American Flat Track series, where all the tires used in the series are developed and manufactured by Dunlop in its New York facility. In addition, many of Dunlop’s popular tires, like the American Elite, D401, D402, D407, D408, Sportmax Q5, Sportmax Q5S, Trailmax Mission, and many more are produced in the same footprint that started production in 1973.

About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires:

Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for the latest Dunlop news. Use #RideDunlop and/or #RaceDunlop to share your Dunlop moments.

Recent Wedding: Kaleb De Keyrel – Marissa Lehner

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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Recent Wedding: Kaleb De Keyrel – Marissa Lehner

MotoAmerica racer Kaleb De Keyrel and longtime girlfriend Marissa Lehner were married July 12 in Chicago, Illinois.

GRT Yamaha Founder Mirko Giansanti, R.I.P.

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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GRT Yamaha Founder Mirko Giansanti, R.I.P.

GRT Yamaha Mourn the loss of Mirko Giansanti

With great sadness and deep sorrow, the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team said farewell to Mirko Giansanti, who passed away today after a serious illness.

Mirko faced this final challenge with courage and dignity, the same attributes that so marked his career, first as a rider and later as the founder and Sporting Director of the Giansanti Racing Team. Unfortunately, this proved to be his final race.

Mirko’s enormous love and passion for motorsport have characterized the team from the day it was founded in 2016 until today and will continue to do so forever.

Mirko’s humanity, strength of spirit and determination have always been a source of inspiration for the team and for all the people who had the privilege to make his acquaintance.

Mirko spent his life on two wheels, initially racing in the 125cc class, before progressing to 250cc and then Supersport, enjoying many successes on the way. The next step came when, with his friend Filippo Conti, he founded the GRT Racing Team. Success came quickly, with the team winning the FIM Supersport World Championship in 2017, before stepping up to the premier production class, WorldSBK, in 2019.

The GRT Racing Team extends its deepest condolences to Mirko’s family and loved ones and asks for people to respect their privacy as they grieve his loss.

“Mirko, we will miss you terribly, but we know you will always be with us. We promise you that we will work even harder to fulfill a common dream of taking your and our creature to the top of the world. Above all, we will always keep your memory alive”

More, from a press release issued by Yamaha:

Yamaha Mourn the loss of GRT Yamaha’s Mirko Giansanti

All at Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Racing extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Mirko Giansanti, who sadly passed away today after a long battle with a serious illness.

Mirko faced this final challenge with courage and dignity, the same attributes with which he moulded his career, first as a rider and later as the founder and Sporting Director of the Giansanti Racing Team.

Mirko’s humanity, strength of spirit and determination have been a source of inspiration for everyone at the GRT Yamaha Team and for all the Yamaha Racing staff who had the privilege to make his acquaintance.

Andrea Dosoli: Road Racing Manager, Yamaha Motor Europe

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mirko after a long illness. He was a man who said little, preferring instead to lead by example and with this approach he and the GRT Yamaha Team achieved a lot. Mirko was an integral part of our Yamaha racing family and the WorldSBK paddock will be a lesser place with his passing. Rest in peace, Mirko.”

AHRMA: Race Results From Blackhawk Farms Raceway

David Swarts

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August 8, 2023

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AHRMA: Race Results From Blackhawk Farms Raceway

Complete race results from the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series event held August 5-6 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, in South Beloit, Illinois.

Use the scroll and zoom tools in the corner of the PDF viewer to better see all of the race results.

RRW 2023 Blackhawk Farms - Full Results

MotoAmerica: Gagne Quickest In Testing Monday At COTA

David Swarts

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August 7, 2023

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MotoAmerica: Gagne Quickest In Testing Monday At COTA

Two-time and defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne was quickest during testing Monday at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), near Austin, Texas. Riding his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 in extremely hot conditions, Gagne lapped the 3.4-mile, 20-turn course in 2:10.358.

For comparison, Gagne qualified on pole position for the last MotoAmerica Superbike race at COTA in 2022 with a 2:08.450, and Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci turned the fastest race lap of 2:08.648 on his way to a pair of victories.

Ambient temperatures Monday at COTA were well over 100 degrees F.

Josh Herrin was second-quickest Monday with a time of 2:11.623 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R, which was just ahead of Josh Hayes’ 2:11.830 on the second Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha.

After traveling from the American Flat Track (AFT) race in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Sunday, JD Beach arrived at the track late on Monday, jumped on the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Superbike he will be racing at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, and did a 2:14.239.

Herrin’s teammate Xavi Fores was the sole Supersport rider at the test and did a 2:14.954.

Progressive Insurance/Mission Foods Indian’s Tyler O’Hara and Jeremy McWilliams split their time Monday between their Indian Challenger King Of The Baggers (KOTB) and Indian FTR 1200 Super Hooligan racebikes. O’Hara was fastest on the KOTB machines at 2:18.637, while McWilliams led the way on the Super Hooligan bikes with a 2:20.263.

Testing is scheduled to continue on Tuesday.

Monday’s Unofficial Test Times (as provided by Speedhive/MyLaps):

Superbike:

Jake Gagne (Yam), 2:10.358

Josh Herrin (Duc), 2:11.623

Josh Hayes (Yam), 2:11.830

JD Beach (Yam), 2:14.239

Supersport:

Xavi Fores (Duc), 2:14.954

King Of The Baggers:

Tyler O’Hara (Ind), 2:18.637

Jeremy McWilliams (Ind), 2:20.473

Super Hooligan:

Jeremy McWilliams (Ind), 2:20.263

Tyler O’Hara (Ind), 2:20.461

NEMRR: Beam, Guyer, Wood Are The Stars Of Packed Round Four

David Swarts

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August 7, 2023

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NEMRR: Beam, Guyer, Wood Are The Stars Of Packed Round Four

Two days of sunshine and perfect New Hampshire summer temperatures were a welcome
sight for riders in Round 4 of the 2023 NEMRR series, who were coming off a long six-week break following the 100th Loudon Classic.

The exceptional forecast led to full grids all weekend long across all classes August 5-6 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. A bright spot before the event was the overwhelming support of the NEMRR riders for the series as a whole. The 100th Loudon Classic was a landmark event with a record-breaking purse, top level talent from MotoAmerica and a fantastic turnout from New England racing enthusiasts who have been part of the regional racing scene dating all the way back to the 1960s.

There were hundreds of faces who had not visited NHMS in years and helped to make the 100th Classic the special gathering it was designed to be. The motorcycle community as a whole has rallied behind the organization, as an unfortunate stroke of luck as a terrible weather forecast kept many would-be spectators (and their accompanying revenue) home on the day of the Classic. If there was any message that was to be taken from the event it was that NEMRR is alive and well.

Not only will the series be racing in 2024 and beyond, but the 101st Loudon Classic
may be an even bigger event next season. Fans and riders can expect an announcement in the coming months.

The top performer for the weekend was veteran Brett Guyer, who rode his Seacoast Sport Cycles Aprilia RS 660 to victory in all seven of his Expert races. While Guyer won the majority of his races handily, the closest contest was the Lightweight Superbike by Freedom Cycle race on Saturday afternoon. Guyer slotted in behind his son Adam Guyer on lap one, with the pair followed by and coming MotoAmerica Rider Jacob
Crossman in third. Guyer used his strength on the brakes to close pass Adam on lap two and put his head down to run the fastest lap of the race on lap three. As the elder Guyer pulled away, Crossman was anxiously probing for a way by the Ducati of Adam Guyer, finally pushing his way past by lap four. Crossman made inroads into the lead as the pair sliced through traffic, but got balked by a group of riders on the last lap and came up a couple seconds shy as the checkered flag flew.

The fastest times of the weekend were set by Penguin Racing/Woodcraft’s Eric Wood on his Kawasaki ZX-10R. Wood went four-for-four in the Unlimited classes, setting the fast time of the weekend in the Unlimited Supersport by Orient Express race on Sunday morning. The big Kawasaki flexed its muscles down the straights of New Hampshire Motor Speedway as Wood clocked in a 1:11.4 on his route to victory.

The feature Michelin/MotoRace Dash for Cash was missing two key players this weekend. Tyler Sweeney missed the event as he was recovering from a recent broken collarbone, and 2022 Champion Scott Greenwood is still recovering from a shoulder injury sustained while playing hockey this past winter. The favorite coming into the event was Eli Block, who has
showed impressive speed during his first full season on his Yamaha R6.

Block came out swinging with the holeshot, follow by Triumph pilot Ian Beam and the Yamaha R6 of Micheal Lee. As Block began to pull away, Lee’s race ended on lap three and Harlan Hlidebrand moved into the third spot. As Block continued his charge, veteran Rick Doucette was moving forward fast after a terrible start that left him in sixth spot on the
opening lap.

In an unexpected turn, Block crashed on the final lap in the Turn Six “Bowl.” This allowed Beam to collect his maiden Dash for Cash victory as he was joined on the podium by Hidebrand and Doucette. Block got up, uninjured, and finished the race in eighth place.

The weekend was marred by a concerning event and NEMRR president John Grush was rushed to the hospital after a non-racing related medical emergency on Saturday afternoon. At the time of writing John is still in the hospital, and the family is deeply appreciative of the support of the racing community and respectfully asks for some privacy at this time. We can report that John is now awake and able to communicate and
we all share our heartfelt wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Round Five of the NEMRR series resumes on August 19-20 at New Hampshire
Motor Speedway.

Canadian Superbike: Ross Millson Acquires CSBK/PMP

David Swarts

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August 7, 2023

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Canadian Superbike: Ross Millson Acquires CSBK/PMP

Ross Millson acquires Bridgestone CSBK operator Professional Motor Sports Productions

Toronto, ON – Former pro motorcycle racer and industry insider, Ross Millson, has officially confirmed the transfer of ownership for Professional Motor Sports Productions, Inc. (PMP), the operator of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship.

“Negotiations to acquire rights to PMP began in 2022 and finalized prior to the Bridgestone tire test at Jennings in March 2023. With support from my wife, Sabrina, we agreed to continue facilitating and developing racing in Canada. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to develop the national championships, taking advantage of recent growth, particularly on the broadcast television side,” explains Millson.

“I have known Colin Fraser since I started road racing at Shannonville Motorsport Park more than 20 years ago and appreciate the efforts he and his team have made to keep the series alive, especially during recent COVID events. We aim to take things to the next level, with the help of our competitors, stake holders, and dedicated staff.”

Millson’s first duties with the CSBK National series came in 2015, when he organized a program that helped Amateur racers from the east attend the national event in Edmonton, AB, through a transportation service conducted with Brooklin Cycle Racing of Pickering, ON.

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abbreviated CSBK season in 2020, Millson joined the working event staff as an official member of the national series effort.

“I am happy that we have reached a deal to have Ross continue the development of our CSBK,” Fraser said. “It is a real challenge to run a national championship, and he understands all the elements involved. We have made some big steps recently that I believe we have put CSBK on a solid footing moving forward.”

Professional Motor Sports Productions began in 1994, with the purpose of producing television coverage of the Canadian National Superbike Series, primarily on TSN in Canada (The Sports Network), as well as additional broadcasters such as Speedvision in the United States.

The Canadian motorcycle manufacturer group requested that PMP take over all operations of the national superbike tour in 1996, meaning that PMP has produced the events at-track and for broadcast distribution for the past 27 years.

Until recently, PMP has been run by co-founder Colin Fraser, who has worked with superbikes in Canada since the first race of that class at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in September 1978, then called Mosport International Raceway.

The first official Canadian National Superbike race was in Edmonton in June of 1980 at the long-gone Edmonton International Speedway, and the category has continued at a national level since.

“It is important to me that the history and legacy of the 43 years of the CSBK tour is recognized, supported and ongoing, and Ross is the right person for that challenge,” explains Fraser.

Fraser will continue with the CSBK team as an Executive Producer with the Bridgestone CSBK national championship tour.

CSBK will work to expand Canadian racing nationally, and continue to develop and promote young Canadian talent. With the addition of new series sponsors and the continued support of existing partners, racers and fans can look forward to many more successful seasons on track.

AHRMA: Joyce And Turpin Split Vintage Cup Wins At Blackhawk

August 9, 2023

Christopher Spargo (19) leads Tim Joyce (309), Shane Turpin (14), and Colton Roberts (9) during an AHRMA Vintage Cup race at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, in Illinois. Photo by Craig Chawla, courtesy AHRMA.