Superbike-Coach Corp. Releases Its 2023 School Schedule

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

Superbike-Coach Corp. Releases Its 2023 School Schedule

Superbike-Coach Announces Its 2023 Schedule

Sacramento, CA – January 2023

Superbike-Coach Corp announced its 2023 class schedule today. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their street- and track day rider students.

Superbike-Coach Corp provides sport photography by Dean Lonskey free of charge at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders.

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees
Rider Passenger Class – For all street riders and passengers on a small race track, no track fees
Body Positioning Class – For all Sportbike street riders, track riders and racers, no track fees
Track Academy – For track riders and racers of mid levels and up, no extra track fees
Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories
Wheelie Course – For all street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Knee Down – For all sport street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day
Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Basic Rider 1on1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test
Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

The 2023 season class event schedule is as follows:

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/14/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/15/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/22/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 02/04/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/05/2023

Track Academy, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/26/2023

Track Rookie Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/05/2023

Body Positioning Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/26/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Foothills, at Placerville, CA on 04/02/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 04/03/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/23/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/29/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/30/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 05/14/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 05/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 05/21/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/03/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/04/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 06/11/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/16/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/17/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 06/25/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Castro Valley, at Pleasanton on 07/09/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/15/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/16/2023

Rider Passenger Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/23/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 07/29/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 07/30/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 08/05/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 08/06/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 08/13/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/19/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/20/2023

Track Day, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/27/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/10/2023

Suspension Workshop & Track Time, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/17/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/24/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/08/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/21/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/22/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 11/05/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 11/19/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 11/25/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 11/26/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 12/03/2023

Track Academy, at Little 99 Raceway on 12/10/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Foothills, at Placerville, CA on 12/17/2023

For more information, please visit www.superbike-coach.com or contact them via email at [email protected]

R.I.P. Suspension Tuner Stig Pettersson (Updated)

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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R.I.P. Suspension Tuner Stig Pettersson (Updated)

In Memory of Stig Pettersson

December 21st 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of our former colleague, Stig Pettersson. Stig was a valued member of the Öhlins family for almost 40 years, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and associates within the motorsport community.

A respected figure in motocross, off-road, and road racing, Stig was instrumental in forming the racing heritage that defines Öhlins to this day. After setting his personal racing ambitions aside in the late 1970s, Stig decided to pursue a career on the technical side of racing. He started off as the mechanic for World Motocross Champion Brad Lackey before joining Öhlins in 1983, when he was hired to be the suspension technician for Yamaha’s Motocross and Road Racing teams.

Over the following decades, Stig remained under contract with Öhlins USA, fine-tuning the suspension of some of the world’s top racing teams, including Fast by Ferrachi, Team Muzzy, Erion Racing, Ducati Austin, Vance & Hines, Yoshimura Suzuki, M4 Racing, Team Michael Jordan, and Team Corona. In 1990, using the knowledge and experience he gained from the racing circuits, Stig opened his own Öhlins dealership and service center, Pettersson Pro Suspension, in Anaheim, California.

In 2010, Stig accepted a full-time position at Öhlins USA and relocated to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where he stayed until his retirement in 2020. In addition to working with their team of motocross and off-road technicians, Stig lent his expertise to support with training programs and the development of new suspension components.

When remembering Stig, Kenth Öhlin said: “Stig was a beloved colleague who will be remembered for his technical gifts and contributions to the long legacy of racing at Öhlins. He devoted his career to helping all racers and riders, from everyday motorcyclists to World Superbike Champions, get the most out of their Öhlins suspension.”

At this time, our thoughts go out to Stig’s loved ones and everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.

More, from Stig Pettersson’s official obituary:

Stig Pettersson 4/22/43-12/18/22

Stig “Stiggy” Goran Pettersson died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 18th, 2022 in Woodruff, South Carolina. He was 79 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah, his children Yvette Frost, Richard Jeffrey, Scott Pettersson, and his wife Stacey, and his son-in-law Lars Sjolander, his siblings Rolf Pettersson, Olle Pettersson, Ake Pettersson and Inga Schmidt as well as nine beloved grandchildren, cherished nieces and nephews and many life-long friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Elsa Pettersson, his sister May Nilsson, and his daughter Malin Sjolander.

He was born in Strangnas, Sweden on April 22nd, 1943 to Gustav Pettersson and Elsa Selin Pettersson. In 1986, Stig moved to the United States as a permanent resident, settling in California. He married Deborah in 1988 and they settled in Orange County, CA. The couple enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling the beautiful USA and the world together.

He was a respected figure in the motocross, off-road, and road racing community. He started his career as a mechanic for World Motocross Champion Brad Lackey, he was then hired as the Öhlins suspension technician for Yamaha’s Motocross and Road Racing teams. He went on to fine-tune the suspension for some of the world’s top racing teams and in 1990 he and Deborah opened Pettersson Pro Suspension (PPS) in Anaheim, CA. In 2010 they-closed up shop and moved to North Carolina where Stig continued his career at Öhlins until retiring in 2020. They just recently relocated to South Carolina.

Stiggy will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind, honest, gentle and humble person and he will be missed by many people around the world.

A celebration of life is scheduled for his family, friends and colleagues on Saturday, January 21st, at 12:00pm and will be held at Öhlins USA, 703 S. Grove Street Hendersonville, NC 28792. Another celebration of life will be held in California on Saturday, February 4th at 12:00pm at Marina Pacifica Clubhouse, 6201 E. 2nd Street Long Beach, CA 90803. The family invites you to attend the celebrations of Stig’s extraordinary life.

The family would like to thank everyone for the condolences and kind words they’ve received. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to help with Stig’s medical costs and end of life expenses via PayPal @deborahpettersson or to a charity of your choice in Stig’s name.

Where To Ride In January: Track Days, Schools, And Races

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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Where To Ride In January: Track Days, Schools, And Races

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during January 2023.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for January 2023 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

1/6-7 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Eaton, CO

1/7-9 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/8 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

1/8-9 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Eaton, CO

1/13-15 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Anderson Racepark, Palmetto, FL (Three-Day Camp)

1/14 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

1/14-15 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/14-15 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

1/16 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

1/17-18 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)

1/18-19 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/19-20 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/20 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/20-21 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

1/21-22 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

1/21-23 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/21-22 N2 Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/22 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

1/22 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

1/22 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CW), Litchfield Park, AZ

1/26 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

1/27-28 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

1/28 2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Apex Racing Center, Perris, CA

1/28-29 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Weekend Camp)

1/28-29 Track Day Winner Track Days, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/29 Florida Track Dayz, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/29 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/29 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

More Job Opportunities With Buell Motorcycle In Michigan

David Swarts

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January 1, 2023

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More Job Opportunities With Buell Motorcycle In Michigan

Buell® Announces Upcoming Job Openings for Q1 of 2023 based in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Buell Motorcycle, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles, is looking to add skilled and motivated individuals that have a passion for building exciting new products, contributing to a dynamic work environment, and becoming part of the Buell team.

“We are excited to take another big step forward in the continued growth of Buell. Today that big step forward is growing the Buell team here in West Michigan,” said Steve Laham, Chief Products, Development & Strategist Buell Motorcycle Co. “The Buell team’s expansion is in a multitude of areas of growth and will allow us to continue providing high performance motorcycles in the marketplace.”

Over the next three months, Buell will be hiring full and part-time employees across multiple areas within the company including:

Engineering

Manufacturing Operations

Digital Marketing Specalist

Production Staff

Painting Professionals

Prior skills and experience are a plus, but not a must with the right enthusiasm, self-motivation and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic work environment, and becoming part of the Buell team.

“We’ve built out an excellent senior leadership team with deep experience across the motorsports and transportation industries that all have a passion for two-wheeled products.” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycle Co. “We are looking towards the future of the company and will continue to grow our team here in Grand Rapids to keep up with demand and develop some new exciting products.”

With formal job postings expected in Q1 of 2023, interested parties can submit their resume and position of interest to [email protected].

Buell is back and delivering performance and excitement at every turn. For future Buell updates, follow our news page on our website and our social media pages.

American Flat Track: 2022 Laconia Short Track Through The Lens Of John Owens

David Swarts

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January 1, 2023

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American Flat Track: 2022 Laconia Short Track Through The Lens Of John Owens

Longtime road racing photographer John Owens hadn’t been to a professional dirt track race in a long time, so he decided to attend the American Flat Track (AFT) Laconia Short Track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2022. Here are some photos he shot.

Robert Pearson rode a Rackley Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 in the Laconia Short Track and finished 12th in AFT SuperTwins. Photo by John Owens. — Robert Pearson rode a Rackley Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 in the Laconia Short Track and finished 12th in the AFT SuperTwins main event. Photo by John Owens.

The factory Progressive Insurance Indian FTR750s of defending AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees in the pits. Photo by John Owens. — The Progressive Insurance Indian FTR750s of defending AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees in the pits. Photo by John Owens.

Former factory road race technician Dave "Woo" Pressler now works for the Estenson Racing Yamaha team alongside another former factory road race wrenches Joey Lombardo and Davey Jones. Photo by John Owens. — Former factory road race technician Dave “Woo” Presler now works for the Estenson Racing Yamaha team alongside former factory road race wrenches Joey Lombardo and Davey Jones and former factory road racer Tommy Hayden, who is the Team Manager of Estenson Racing. Photo by John Owens.

Jarod Vanderkooi (20) and Davis Fisher (67) are both seen riding Indian FTR750s on the rough surface at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Photo by John Owens.

Shayna Texter-Bauman (52) at speed on her factory Indian FTR750. She is married to her teammate Briar Bauman and sister to 2021 AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter. Photo by John Owens. — Shayna Texter-Bauman (52) at speed on her factory Indian FTR750. She is married to her teammate Briar Bauman and is the sister of 2021 AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter. Photo by John Owens.

Johnny Lewis (10) at speed on his Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield AFT Production Twins racebike. Photo by John Owens.

Kody Kopp (12), the son of 2000 AMA Grand National Champion Joe Kopp, won the AFT Singles race at Laconia and the 2022 AFT Singles Championship on his Red Bull KTM 450 SX-FFE. Photo by John Owens.

The next three photos allow some observations to be made on the sizes and seating positions of different motorcycles in AFT. This is Jared Mees (1) on his Indian FTR750. Photo by John Owens.

JD Beach (95), the winner of the AFT SuperTwins race at Laconia, on his Yamaha MT-07-based machine. Photo by John Owens.

Jaycee Jones (33) on her Royal Enfield INT650 flat track bike, which is very closely based on the streetbike. Jones won the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) race at Laconia and the 2022 Championship. Photo by John Owens.

The Roadracing World Action Fund provides inflatable barriers to AFT to help prevent injuries to its riders. The barriers are so effective that top riders have crashed into the barriers at over 100 mph and been able to make restarts on the same motorcycle they crashed. Photo by John Owens. — The Roadracing World Action Fund provides inflatable barriers to AFT to help prevent injuries to its riders. The barriers are so effective that top riders have crashed into the barriers at nearly 100 mph and been able to make restarts on the same motorcycle they crashed. Photo by John Owens.

January 2023

Magazine Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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January 1, 2023

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On the Front Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich put the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR through its
paces in Almeria, Spain. Read about it and the new 2023 M 1000 R
roadster starting on page 14. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

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Inside Info: BMW Commemorates 100 Years, Ducati Celebrates
With World Champion Replicas, KTM Upgrades Its 890 Adventure,
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Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1971 Suzuki TR500

Intro: 2023 BMW S 1000 RR & M 1000 R—Best Electronics Ever!

MotoGP Analysis : Who Can Dethrone Ducati In 2023, And How?

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Army Of Darkness: The Racing River Flows On In 2022, Part One

World Superbike: Gagne & Attack vs. The World! Part Three

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Letters To The Editor: Defining “Assembly Line”

10 Years Ago: Casey Stoner & Dani Pedrosa Win Races But
Jorge Lorenzo Wins Second MotoGP World Championship;
Mat Oxley Looks at Riding Styles; Shops Visits K-Tech Suspension;
Jeremy Toye Develops A ZX-10R Racebike; And More…

Number & Trivia: Jake Gagne’s Career

Kids’ Page: Stanley Gustafson

The Crash Page: : Marc Marquez At The 2022 MotoGP Finale At Valencia

New Products: Racing Parts For The Yamaha YZF-R7

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: Saying Goodbye to Auto Club Speedway

Mountain Motorsports Continuing To Support USMCA

David Swarts

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December 31, 2022

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Mountain Motorsports Continuing To Support USMCA

Mountain Motorsports Announces USMCA Support for 2023

Temecula, California – The USMCA is proud to announce its continued partnership with Mountain Motorsports as we near the end of 2022. Mountain Motorsports has been a strong believer and supporter of the USMCA and MotorcycleCoaching.org and are heading into its third continual season of supporting the coaching association.

“As we head into 2023, we are excited to announce this continued partnership with Mountain Motorsports,” States USMCA Executive Director, Lindsey Scheltema. “We plan to expand our grassroots in the Southeast region with this long-lasting partnership and announce a learn to ride day in Georgia sometime in the new year. We hope this will attract new riders and, in return, create lifelong motorcyclists”.

“We are excited to once again partner with USMCA for 2023”, said Robert Ross, Vice President of Mountain Motorsports. “We believe that an organization like theirs is the foundation of Powersports as it focuses on riders learning and progressing in a safe and controlled environment regardless of their level. We believe that supporting coaching organizations will lead to longer and more enjoyable enthusiast ownership cycles and also increase the number of younger riders”.

About Mountain Motorsports, LLC

At our core, we are a deeply passionate and competitive team of people. Mountain Motorsports began as, and remains to this day, a family owned and operated business. Our company was founded in 1999 by lifelong friends Ryan Hardwick and Justin Price. Our first location opened as a single-line Honda dealership in Sevierville, TN and has since grown into one of the largest powersport dealership groups in the nation. We currently own and operate nine dealerships, two are in East Tennessee, two in Alabama and five surrounding Atlanta, Georgia.

At Mountain Motorsports, we continuously strive to be leaders in our industry. We do this through building long lasting relationships with our customers, by thoroughly training and serving our team members and by being the powersports sales, service, and special event center of our communities. We believe in reinvesting in our people, communities, and Dealerships.

Mountain Motorsports employs a team of over 300 amazing and driven people and represents 12 of the world’s leading brands of motorcycles, ATV’s, utility vehicles and personal watercraft.

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org.

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

R.I.P. Retired ASRA/CCS Official Jeanne Muse

David Swarts

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December 30, 2022

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R.I.P. Retired ASRA/CCS Official Jeanne Muse

Editorial Note: Jeanne Muse died December 29 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was 71.

The following is a post made by Ginger Muse, Jeanne’s daughter, on Facebook:

It was with great sadness that we post news of the passing of Jeanne Muse and express that she is already greatly missed. Jeanne was hospitalized with a Flu infection the day after Christmas, and unexpectedly, her health rapidly and severely declined. Jeanne died peacefully and without pain in hospice just days of first being admitted to the hospital. Jeanne had a sharp mind and was a kind soul who brought sunshine to many of us through her easy going demeanor, warm smile, and creative skills. Jeanne enjoyed sewing beautiful creations, the warm Caribbean breeze, working diligently at the races, and countless nights spent with friends on the Muse porch in Arden. These positive memories we share of Jeanne are how she wanted to be remembered. Jeanne wished to be cremated and to have her ashes scattered into the Caribbean ocean that both her and Alan loved so much, but she did not want to have any service. She is survived by myself (her daughter), beloved husband Alan Muse, and sister Barbee Norby. We are devastated by the loss of Jeanne in our lives and appreciate any thoughts and prayers you can give during this time. Thank you

– Alan and Ginger [Muse].

The following was posted by Jeanne Muse on her Facebook page on November 20, 2022, following the announcement that ASRA/CCS had changed ownership:

Dear CCS/ASRA racers and friends,

My husband, Alan, and I have been connected with the Championship Cup Series in various capacities since the 1980s. We’ve seen CCS go through several different owners (including Pace Motorsports & Clear Channel), and we were the creators of the iconic “ROC” trophy sculpture when our company was named The Awards Center (correction). I, personally, was tasked with creating a new CCS website early on and continued in this capacity all through the following years – up until this month in fact.

Our relationship started when the original founder, Roger Edmondson, walked into our store needing to buy a weekend’s worth of plaques in a hurry. Not only did we fill his order, but we also became his official trophy supplier, started going to races and eventually became a part of the CCS staff. I was promoted to Head Clerk and Alan to Race Control. We became embroiled in CCS and hauled the supply trailer up and down the east coast, something Sue & Dave inherited when we “retired.”

Those years were the most fun, and exhausting, times of our lives. It’s hard to let go .. but since we are in our 70s now, it is time to say goodbye. It’s like watching your children grow up and leave the nest! Sad, but at the same time satisified with a job well done.

Let CCS/ASRA continue to grow and “evolve” (pun intended) for many years to come!

Historic Racebike Illustrations: Classic Race Engines IX, Plus Racing in the ’70s in the UK

Trudy Ulrich

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December 30, 2022

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Historic Racebike Illustrations: Classic Race Engines IX, Plus Racing in the ’70s in the UK

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

“This is a description of road racing in the UK during the 1970s. When I emigrated to the USA in 1980 I found the road race scene very different over here; normal for you guys but strange to me. Bear in mind this is what I experienced in the 1970s; it’s different again now, but it’s still the sport we all love!

“In the UK if you mentioned you raced motorcycles, everyone would assume you meant road racing, so you would not have to describe it in great detail!”

“Historic Racebike Illustrations: Classic Race Engines IX,” by Mick Ofield

Mick Ofield had some adapting to do when he came to the United States, not the least of which was learning what motorcycle road racing was like here. Read his description of what it used to be like in the UK. Speed trials, gridding by drawing lots, and more. Also, Classic Race Engines IX, featuring 12 more technical drawings of engines from back in the day. It’s all in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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Superbike-Coach Corp. Releases Its 2023 School Schedule

January 2, 2023

Superbike Coach Corp. owner Can Akkaya (36) during one of his events at Laguna Seca. Photo courtesy Superbike Coach Corp.

Superbike-Coach Announces Its 2023 Schedule

Sacramento, CA – January 2023

Superbike-Coach Corp announced its 2023 class schedule today. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their street- and track day rider students.

Superbike-Coach Corp provides sport photography by Dean Lonskey free of charge at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders.

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees
Rider Passenger Class – For all street riders and passengers on a small race track, no track fees
Body Positioning Class – For all Sportbike street riders, track riders and racers, no track fees
Track Academy – For track riders and racers of mid levels and up, no extra track fees
Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories
Wheelie Course – For all street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Knee Down – For all sport street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day
Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Basic Rider 1on1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test
Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees