Pirelli DIABLO Superbike Slicks and Stefano Mesa Reset Track Record at Daytona International Speedway
Mesa Makes it Seven Track Records for Pirelli in 2022
ATLANTA – Pirelli Tire North America captured its seventh absolute motorcycle track record of the 2022 racing season with Stefano Mesa during the Championship Cup Series at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. Mesa, who was riding a Pirelli DIABLO Superbike-equipped Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R motorcycle, maintains his hold of the most track records set this season with four.
“It’s always special to achieve success here at Daytona,” said Mesa. “I’m stoked to add another track record to the list. I’ve been fortunate to have quite a few of them these past few years and I owe a big thanks to Pirelli. Daytona is such a gnarly track to get things right, but they had me hooking up all weekend and I had so much confidence in my setup that it allowed me to top my own record twice!”
Mesa set a new lap record of 1:45.879 on Saturday, October 15, in the CCS Unlimited Supersport class and then topped it once again and without a draft on Sunday, October 16 with a 1:45.538. He also held the previous lap record of 1:45.911 at the speedway. His ZX-10R relied on the performance of Pirelli’s DIABLO Superbike 125/70R17 SC2 front and 200/65R17 Daytona compound rear slicks.
In addition to his achievements aboard the ZX-10R, Mesa clocked the fastest laps of any 600cc rider all weekend aboard his Pirelli-equipped Ninja® ZX™-6R.
“The Pirelli momentum at Daytona keeps on rolling,” said Oscar Solis, Senior Racing Manager, Pirelli. “The brand has had a lot of success at this speedway the last few years. It’s one of the most challenging circuits in the nation when it comes to nailing the setup and it really shows the importance of both performance and durability. We would like to congratulate Stefano for pushing the limits and topping his own previous track record!”
Mesa has now set track records this season at Daytona, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Roebling Road Raceway, and Carolina Motorsports Park. JC Camacho sits behind Mesa with two track records earned. Pirelli remains the motorcycle tire of choice for North American riders looking to reach the top step of the podium and log fast laps at events and series that do not have a spec tire rule. Reward prizes are offered to riders who set a new motorcycle track record while using Pirelli race compound tires.
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#MatchPointPecco: Sepang ready to serve up a storm
It could be the biggest comeback in history. Can the Ducati rider wrap up the crown?
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
There have been thrills, there have been spills, and there have been turning points aplenty in 2022. But perhaps the most significant so far was the Australian GP, as Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) crashed out and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) took to the podium. With it, the Italian gained the Championship lead – and he’s gone from 91 points back to now 14 points ahead, which is the biggest deficit overcome to date. So can he complete the comeback with the crown?
Sepang hosts his first chance to take that first premier class Championship, with four contenders remaining. Bagnaia is Champion if he wins and Quartararo doesn’t finish on the podium; if he finishes P2, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P7 and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) doesn’t win; if he finishes P3, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P11 and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium; he finishes P4, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P14 and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium; or he finishes P5, Quartararo fails to score any points and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium. A little light maths for us all to enjoy on Sunday…
For Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), meanwhile, it’s a final stand too. He’s 42 points back so the Italian is on the verge of falling out of contention if that gap is more than 24 points at the flag. And that’s what happened to Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) after that bad luck at Phillip Island as the Australian lost the chance to fight for more points through no fault of his own. Still, Thriller was quick and could be a key player, whether in the fight for the win or as Bagnaia’s teammate.
After weeks of discussion, stablemates are definitely something to look out for as the title fight reaches fever pitch. The likes of Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) already stated in Thailand that he chose to minimise the risk when behind Bagnaia at Buriram, Miller has played the perfect back up man before, and it looked on Sunday like Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) had a couple of moments he could have attacked Bagnaia was there a different dynamic to the situation. But minimising risk when fighting for the crown is a very different thing to team orders – who plays fast and loose on the verge of history?
Speaking of history, after Australia, also means speaking of Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) as the number 93 just missed out on the win but secured that 100th premier class podium – and first since his return. He says he’ll find Sepang tougher again but he’s no stranger to glory at the Malaysian venue, and is certainly once again a presence that can’t be counted out in the fight at the front. He also has no reason whatsoever to particularly care what’s happening in the title fight around him either, with a singular sight set on getting the maximum possible from his weekend.
The same is also true of Team Suzuki Ecstar. It’s been a tougher season for some time, but Alex Rins’ stunning win in Australia was a much-needed boost for all those in the team – and the rider. And it was a stunner, with a last lap playing the opposite cards to the other time Rins defeated Marquez at Silverstone… this time there was no perfectly pitched late strike for glory, there was just a long, long push to the line closing every door along the way. And close them he did, so Rins could be one to watch arriving in the wake of that performance. Joan Mir too, who was hampered by tyre pressure woes in Australia but had some good Sunday pace he didn’t get to show off, will be hoping to play more of a role this time out.
Finally, the calling card of Sunday pace: Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). Australia wasn’t the weekend he or teammate Miguel Oliveira would have wanted, but both made big leaps forward on race day to score some solid points again. Binder, for his part, still sits sixth in the Championship behind Miller and ahead of Zarco – testament to the South African’s consistency. He’ll want to try and keep that edge, and Oliveira is within two points of Rins in eighth, too. There remains much to be decided even as the clock ticks down.
In the Championships, there’s still plenty on the line too. Bastianini could be crowned top Independent Team rider ahead of Zarco if he can keep the gap at or above 25 points from a current 32, and Ducati Lenovo Team have another chance to wrap up the teams’ title. Rookie of the Year, meanwhile, is now a done deal as Bezzecchi wrapped it up.
Phillip Island was arguably the race of the season so far, and we’re already recharged and ready to go again at Sepang. Can Pecco play his match point or will there be another twist? Find out on Sunday at 15:00 (GMT +8) local time as the Malaysian venue turns up the heat.
MotoGP™ CHAMPIONSHIP: THE CONTENDERS
1 Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) – Ducati – 233
4 Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) – Ducati – 191
Ogura sets his sights on glory
The Japanese rider has his first shot at the crown in Malaysia, but it’s a long one as Fernandez looks to make amends
Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) had chance to capitalise big Down Under as Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) suffered arguably his toughest weekend of the season so far, languishing outside the top ten. But in a shock twist on Sunday, Fernandez slid out from third and what would have been a sizeable points lead, meaning it’s Ogura who instead heads to Sepang with his first match point.
The gap, however, remains tiny. It’s just 3.5 points but that is enough to mean that, if Ogura wins and Fernandez doesn’t finish better than 13th, the title goes to the Japanese rider. Will Fernandez hold his nerve? Can Ogura come out swinging and bounce back? The psychology of heading into the round knowing you made a mistake vs knowing you just weren’t that fast is an interesting balance. So who will balance it best?
One rider who doesn’t need to balance much is Alonso Lopez (Beta Tools SpeedUp) as the rookie pulled off a stunning second win, overcoming a Long Lap and still winning by over three seconds – before pulling a literal ace out of his sleeve after the flag. He will most definitely be pushing to lead the resistance as the rest of the field fight it out for their own glory.
Don’t miss another stunner at 13:20 (GMT +8) as Moto2™ go racing at Sepang International Circuit.
Moto2™ CHAMPIONSHIP: THE CONTENDERS
1 Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) – Kalex – 242
The crown is decided, but it’s a close fight for silver as the lightweight class arrives in Malaysia
Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) went from Champion elect to Champion confirmed at Phillip Island, but as Moto3™ heads for Sepang there remains plenty on the line. Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) stemmed the flow of points against him with a first podium for some time, Ayumu Sasaki (Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max) was close to the rostrum again and Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) had a tougher weekend – resulting in the three being covered by 18 points ahead of the penultimate race of the year. So who will come out swinging?
The respite from a tougher run should see Garcia back to what’s more his best, and Sasaki is the most consistent rider of late – practice in pace and on race day. Foggia will want more of that after winning in Buriram and then struggling in Australia. But with the long straight at Sepang they could have a little more competition this time around, and the likes of Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3), back to near fitness, will be aiming high at a track he knows well.
There’s also a Malaysian presence on the grid as Syarifuddin Azman wildcards with VisionTrack. The JuniorGP™ race winner certainly has track knowledge on his side, and he’ll want to make an impression on home turf.
Moto3™ head out at the slightly later local time of 12:00 (GMT +8) this weekend, so tune in as the gloves – and pressure – come off!
The last race of our first season in Moto 2 is almost here!
As per previous agreements, Mattia Rato will not be present at the final race in Valencia. The whole MMR team would like to thank Mattia for the great work done during the year and the important results obtained for him and for our team.
We are pleased to announce that, to replace him, the new American (CIV) Aprilia RS 660 Trophy Co-Champion Maxwell Toth will be riding for the first time in the category. Max’s was an important and winning season, his presence in Valencia is also an important step for the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy and BK Corse which will see their winner arrive immediately in the FIM JuniorGP championship in Valencia!
Max Toth: “I’m very excited about this opportunity to get on a Moto2 bike, it’s been a dream of mine since many years ago and I’m grateful for MMR for making this a reality for me. Let’s give it our all and try to enjoy this experience to the fullest! ”
CVMA: Richard “Cowboy” Stampp New CVMA Operations Director
(Desert Center, CA) – Richard “Cowboy” Stampp has taken on the role of the Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Operations Director. Stampp has a long history with CVMA and has worked alongside Race Director Jay Tanner as the Assistant Race Director since 2012. He has also gained valuable experience working with Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS), Yamaha’s Street bike Demo Program, and MotoAmerica on their technical staff for various rounds. Cowboy also coaches with the Racers Edge Training program. Stampp is well-known and very well-respected in the road racing community in the Southwest.
“CVMA is the premier winter destination for road racers and we want their experience to be exceptional. Cowboy’s longtime commitment to the organization, his military logistics background, and his on-track experience make him the perfect fit to take us to the next level,” said Race Director Jay Tanner
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway has tapped David Waugh as General Manager. Waugh, a Motorsports industry veteran, has turned many laps around Chuckwalla on his ZX-10, managed many successful motorcycle dealerships, aftermarket parts brands, and even co-founded Poway Powersports. Dave brings his experience and a passion for excellence that inspires those around him to never settle for less.
CVMA is happy to announce a new race sponsor! Ryder Gear LLC. Ryder Gear is officially sponsoring the Supersport Open class at CVMA for the 2022/23 Season. In addition, they will be offering contingency. For the 2022/23 CVMA race season, Ryder Gear will pay $100 to any rider in any CVMA class that podiums wearing a Ryder Gear suit with a Ryder Gear sticker on their bike. The race must have at least 6 starters and the rider must submit a photo to be eligible. Contact Ryder Gear for more information.
Founded in 2018, Ryder Gear is a CE-II AAA Tested & Certified (Milan, Italy), Veteran Owned & Operated, Made-To-Order moto gear company based in San Diego, CA. Ryder Gear specializes in standard & custom design, standard & custom fit. Everything on a Ryder Gear suit is customizable… everything. Air Bag Compatibility is available. Lead time 6-8 weeks. Rush production is available.
They are offering trackside, racer, military, and first responder discounts. Deposits on suits trackside get the full discount. Measurements taken by owner Tony Bracalente are 100% guaranteed to fit. Video chat fittings are available. www.Ryder-Gear.com. Instagram: @rydergear. Facebook: @rydergearllc. Tiktok: @rydergear.
“It’s great to have Ryder Gear come on board. In addition to the big payouts for our shootouts, it’s good to add sponsors for our other classes,” said Richard Stampp, CVMA Operations Director “CVMA was founded with the concept of being ‘For Racers. By Racers.’ and I take that very seriously. It is the mantra that drives our decisions as we strive to provide the fairest, safest, and best racing experience for amateur, expert, and professional riders to race over the winter.”
Round 2 of CVMA is coming at the end of October on the 29th and 30th. Registration is currently open and can be accessed through the club’s website at cvmaracing.com.
About Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association
CVMA was founded in 2011 and offers two full days of racing every event weekend with a wide variety of classes. Qualifying times are recorded for race grid position in all classes (amateur & expert).
CVMA also offers free reciprocity racing to encourage riders from other clubs to come out and compete. Learn more or sign up with CVMA via www.CVMAracing.com or follow us on social media @cvmaracing
After a racing career that has covered 35 years with National-level race wins spanning five decades, Michael Barnes, age 53, has retired from professional racing.
Barnes started his racing career in 1987 in a CCS race at Moroso Motorsports Park, in his long-time adopted home state of Florida. In 1989 he won the AMA/CCS 600cc Supersport National in the wet at Daytona, and his career was off and running.
Over the next 30+ years, Barnes competed and podiumed in every AMA Pro class except Superbike, which he competed in often, including his first AMA Superbike race on a Harley-Davidson VR1000 in 1995.
In addition to AMA Pro road races, Barnes also competed in ASRA, Formula USA, and WERA events (where he won multiple National Championships); the Macau Grand Prix (where he had a best finish of fourth); the FIM Endurance World Championship (including the Suzuka 8-Hours); and the MotoGP World Championship.
Along the way Barnes competed on 15 different brands of motorcycles and won on seven different brands of tires.
Those motorcycles included a Honda NSR500V 500cc two-stroke Grand Prix bike, a Kawasaki ZX-10R World Superbike, a Suzuki GSX-R1000-based CRT MotoGP racebike, the 780cc two-stroke Tul-aris prototype, a Lightning electric prototype, a rare Ducati Supermono, a rarer Britten V1000, and a 600-plus-pound Harley-Davidson Road Glide bagger, which gave him his final National win in the Bagger Racing League (BRL) event at Utah Motorsports Campus in 2021.
Barnes captured his sole AMA Pro Championship in 2012 on a Harley-Davidson XR1200, but the crowning moment of his long career came in 2016 when he rode a Yamaha YZF-R6 to victory in the Daytona 200. And in doing so, Barnes, 47 at the time, became the oldest rider to ever win the race by a margin of 11 years!
Barnes’ final Pro race, a BRL Custom Dynamics Bagger GP, came this past weekend at – appropriately — Daytona International Speedway. Riding his Daytona Harley-Davidson/Hoban Brothers Road Glide, Barnes took pole position with a 1:55.438 — which was faster than Travis Wyman’s MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers pole time, 1:55.687. Then in the race, Barnes led and turned the fastest lap time, a 1:54.941, but a broken shifter linkage forced him to ride the last 1.5 laps while shifting by hand, which led to him finishing fourth.
Michael Barnes (34) on his Daytona Harley-Davidson/Hoban Brothers Racing Road Glide during the BRL event at Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy BRL.
“This was the last, last race,” said Barnes, who now calls the Atlanta, Georgia area home. “I had really been looking forward to doing the [MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers] race in March, so having missed that I was really looking forward to experiencing the bagger on the banking. It was a Hell of a way to finish, because I’m glad that it’s over. Riding those things sure is a mindful, and Daytona adds to that. I’ve never been one to baulk at Daytona much, but those things are a lot to think about. I was relieved when it was over.
“It was interesting. I immediately accepted the outcome of that race. I had really hoped on going out by winning the last race. We were definitely on target to do that, but I got this quick reminder of what racing is. Little things like that happen. I’ve had to accept it many times before. This one was an easy one to accept, mainly now because I’m OK and now Anne [Roberts, Barnes’ fiancé] and I can get on with our lives and she doesn’t have to worry about me racing anymore and I don’t have to worry about chasing paychecks on the racetrack.”
So, what comes next for Barnes? “I just took my CDL exam and passed with flying colors. I’m taking a driving job with MotoShippers (www.motoshippers.com), and I’ll be starting at the end of the month. We haul a little bit of everything, from personal vehicles to auction stuff and dealer stuff.”
Asked for his thoughts when looking back on his 35-year professional racing career, Barnes said, “Many, many, many thoughts. First and foremost, I’ve been extremely blessed to be able to do it this long, to be involved with more teams than I think anyone’s ever been involved with. I know it’s up into the 70s as far as teams I’ve raced for. Then there’s the amount of people I’ve met from all over the country and the world, all the trips around the world.
“I’ve just been truly, truly blessed to have the opportunities I’ve had. I’ve often accepted the fact that I never made it big as a factory rider on a Superbike team and made the big bucks, but I’m grateful and have no regrets because of the opportunities that that’s allowed me. I’ve never been tied down to anybody, and that’s allowed me to have these incredible experiences. I could write a book, and maybe one day I will.”
Read more about Michael Barnes and his amazing career in the May 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.
50TH WERA GRAND NATIONAL FINALS ACTION PACKED WEEKEND!
The 50th WERA Grand National Finals will be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama on October 20th to 23rd. Everyone is invited to join us and celebrate 50 years of this tradition!
“We are excited to be hosting our 50th WERA Grand National Final this coming weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. We welcome our partners N2 for the final round of the 2022 N2/WERA National Endurance Series sponsored by Dunlop. We have 28 teams pre-entered for the Big Bike 4-hour race and 14 teams for the Ultralightweight race. At this point we have 7 Relay teams, and that class caps out at 10 teams.
“Also welcomed back is the AMA with their AMA Road Race Grand Championships – crowning the 2022 Nicky Hayden Horizon Award Winner as well as their AMA Vet/Senior Road Racer of the Year and the AMA Amateur Road Racer of the Year. These will join our Sportsman Series riders vying for the National Sportsman Series Championships in a winner-take-all format and our Vintage and Pirelli National Challenge Series riders with their final round for 2022 with Champions coming out of their class in points after this round. With over 110 pre-entered sprint riders this event will not have a dull moment,” said Evelyne Clarke, owner of WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc.
Remember that credentials are cash only for Rider/Crew so come prepared. The credential fee is $40.00. Camping and power are available on a first-come-first-served basis and fees for those are collected by Barber Motorsports Park. All of this is available at the Registration Building near the Main Gate. Parking will be in Lot G and credential sales will open on 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Come on out and see some of the best motorcycle road racers in the country at the 50th WERA Grand National Finals.
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the foremost place to develop talent in the sport of motorcycle road racing. The legacy of Pro Riders who started racing with WERA and are now competing on a National or World level is legendary. All events are run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing with a co-sanction by the AMA and they go coast to coast offering entry-level racing with the WERA Sportsman Series as well as a Pro-Am Series which is the Pirelli/WERA National Challenge Series. WERA also offers Vintage Racing and hosts the Concours de ’Competition and Concours d’ Elegance in July at Barber Motorsports Park. Endurance Racing is also on the menu with our partner N2 and runs 4-5 events a year with a Big Bike Endurance and an Ultralightweight Endurance. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted the 2017 AMA Track Organizer of the year.
For more information on WERA Motorcycle Roadracing please check out our web site at wera.com.
2023 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship provisional calendar
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
MotoE™ becomes the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship from 2023 as the series expands to an eight-round, 16-race competition and officially gains World Championship status. The season marks the start of an exciting new era with more races, and welcomes the Championship’s new sole manufacturer: Ducati.
2023 will also see a new track debut on the calendar as MotoE™ takes on Silverstone for the first time. One of the most spectacular, high-speed circuits in the world, the British venue will be a new challenge for the electric field.
After two pre-season tests, one at Jerez and the other in Barcelona, the season begins at the French Grand Prix at the iconic Le Mans before Round 2 sees MotoE™ return to the spectacular Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Next up it’s the Sachsenring and a return to Germany, before the TT Circuit Assen ahead of the summer break.
Silverstone kicks off the second half of the season, ahead of another visit to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya then stages the penultimate round as the venue changes its slot on the calendar, before Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli rounds out the season in style on the Riviera di Rimini.
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXPANDS ROAD RACING PRESENCE WITH POTENT MOTO3™ AND MOTO2™ EFFORTS FOR 2023
DOUBLE GRAND PRIX SPEED NEXT SEASON AS LIQUI MOLY HUSQVARNA INTACT GP WILL FIELD FOUR RIDERS IN BOTH CLASSES AND AIM FOR MORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE SUCCESS
Husqvarna Motorcycles is hoping to become a protagonist in yet another sphere of MotoGP™ next year after forging a union with the resourceful and competitive Moto2 team Intact GP to form ‘LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP’. The name of the squad will cover racing wings in both the intermediate category and in Moto3, where Husqvarna Motorcycles has been winning Grands Prix each season since their reintroduction to world championship action in 2020.
LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto3 will be managed by overseer of the current GP crew, Peter Öttl, and will retain the services of Ayumu Sasaki, together with the promise of young Dutchman Collin Veijer. Sasaki, 22 years old, has had a stellar 2022 campaign on the FR 250 GP so far, claiming events in the Netherlands and Austria and with an additional six podium finishes. The Japanese is pushing for the top three in the Moto3 championship standings. Veijer, 17, has won three races in the ’22 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and is still in contention for the title. The Dutch youngster will be a Grand Prix rookie in 2023.
The experience and expertise of Team Manager Jürgen Lingg will be a big asset for Husqvarna Motorcycles’ first thrust into Moto2 and the standardised formula of the final ‘stepping stone’ to the MotoGP class. The new look outfit will be able to count on the pace and character of Darryn Binder as well as Lukas Tulovic. Binder, just 24, has won in Moto3 and is on the verge of completing a decent first term in MotoGP after an unexpected vault between the divisions at the end of 2021. The South African is renowned for his determination and dedication and although he will again be a debutant when it comes to Moto2 he will be able to harness copious lessons from his eight-year career to-date. Tulovic is the newly crowned Moto2 European champion for the LIQUI MOLY Intact GP Junior Team and has made Moto2 GP appearances, the 22-year-old German has also turned his head to recent MotoE competition and is regarded as ‘one to watch’ by the team.
2023 will mark a milestone for Husqvarna Motorcycles thanks to this wider structure and increased awareness at the peak of motorcycle sport.
Peter Öttl, LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto3 Team Manager: “For three seasons we have been able to carry the Husqvarna Motorcycles name highly in Moto3 and it is very satisfying to continue the story together with Jürgen and a bigger programme now in Moto2. Ayumu stays with us and after some excellent results in 2022 we hope we can go for even more in 2023. Collin, on the other hand, is a rider with a lot of potential and we trust that he will carry on learning and building his career. I want to thank Husqvarna Motorcycles for the trust and the confidence. We will work hard to keep the Husqvarna name at the front of Moto3.”
Jürgen Lingg, LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto2 Team Manager: “We are very grateful to Husqvarna Motorcycles for the trust they have placed in us. This merger is a new and an exciting step for our team, ushering in a new era. We have a new brand, new riders and a new direction. In 2023 the bikes will change colour and we are all motivated and convinced that this change will take us forward.”
Jens Hainbach, Husqvarna Motorcycles Head of Sports Management Road Racing: “Finally we have been able to grow the white and blue from Moto3 to Moto2 and I cannot be happier with our new partners to take Husqvarna Motorcycles into the next era. 2022 has been a breakthrough in Moto3 and it’s fantastic that we will continue on a solid foundation with Peter’s expertise. Jürgen knows Moto2 better than most and, overall, we believe our mix of riders for the brand combine a lot of potential and youth. It’s a strong group package and I want to thank everyone involved for bringing this all together.”
RED BULL KTM’S KODY KOPP FINISHES OUT AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON WITH TWO PODIUMS
Round 15 – American Flat Track Championship
BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Crowned the 2022 AFT Singles Champion at Round 15, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kody Kopp capped off the season with strong performances at the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader finale in Barberville, Florida. Kopp captured the win at the penultimate round on Friday, following it up with a second-place finish at the season finale on Saturday. His teammate, Max Whale, scored a pair of top-five finishes on the weekend.
Starting from the front row of the grid in Semi 1, Kopp got off to a fourth place start. He tried to challenge for a podium spot, but remained in the position throughout the duration of the race, finishing fourth. He also led all four laps of the Dash for Cash, taking the win. When it came time for the Main Event, Kopp lined up on the second row and the 17-year-old quickly charged his way up to second. It wasn’t long before he overtook the lead position and he dominated the rest of the race aboard his KTM 450 SX-F, leading the rest of the 24 laps.
In the finale on Saturday, Kopp got off to a second place start in Semi 2. He then dropped to third for a bit before regaining the position before the checkered flag waved. Kopp started in the front row of the grid in the Main Event and powered his way into second immediately. He then overtook the leader and led until the final lap, despite two red flags and restarts. Kopp was put to the test on the second restart but he held strong for a podium result in the last race of the season with a second-place finish.
Red Bull KTM’s Kody Kopp (12). Photo courtesy KTM Factory Racing.
Kody Kopp: “With a championship already wrapped up, it was easier to push to my max limit again and finish the season on a high note. We didn’t start out the best with qualifying either days but it was awesome to end that missing-the-podium-streak that we’d had going for three months and it was nice to win my seventh national of the year on Friday. A double-podium is no better way to end this year. Just want to give it up to my team! These guys put in a heck of an effort all year long, and it’s awesome to bring them their first championship – and me too. I’m just super excited to run that number one next year.”
Whale had a great start to the penultimate round, capturing third in qualifying – just .088 seconds behind the top qualifier. In Semi 1, he got off to a third place start and quickly moved into second within a couple of laps. He then rode a steady race to finish second. Whale also competed in the Dash for Cash, scoring third. In the AFT Singles Main Event, he positioned himself fifth off of the start. Despite challenging his competitors multiple times, he wasn’t able to gain a position on the half-mile track. When the checkers flew, he was in fifth.
On Saturday, Whale quickly settled into second place in Semi 2. He held the spot for the majority of the race, but ultimately finished just behind his teammate, rounding out the podium. Whale got off to a fifth place start in the Main Event. The track proved difficult to pass on, and he remained in the spot for the entirety of the race.
Red Bull KTM’s Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy KTM Factory Racing.
Max Whale: “The last two rounds of the AFT series were good. We had had a couple of good sessions in qualifying and practice but really struggled once the night came. Night one, I got fifth and I had to really fight for it. Then night two, I showed some really good pace early on in the day. I had a pretty good semi; ended up third battling with Kody [Kopp] for second. In the Main Event, we had a secondary start and ended up with another fifth again. Super hard track to pass, but we were right there with the leaders. Thank you very much for the great season.”
Round 16 & 17 Results – Volusia Half-Mile Doubleheader Finale
AFT Singles Main Event (Round 16)
1. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
2. Trent Lowe, Honda
3. Dalton Gauthier, Honda
OTHER
5. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
8. James Ott, KTM
12. Hunter Bauer, KTM
14. Damon Ream, KTM
15. Logan McGrane, KTM
AFT Singles Main Event (Round 17)
1. Dalton Gauthier, Honda
2. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
3. Morgan Mischler, Honda
OTHER
5. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
6. James Ott, KTM
16. Hunter Bauer, KTM
17. Logan McGrane, KTM
2022 AFT Singles Point Standings
1. Kody Kopp, 318 points
2. Dalton Gauthier, 255
3. Morgen Mischler, 250
OTHER
5. Max Whale, 234
8. James Ott, 135
10. Hunter Bauer, 101
14. Travis Petton IV, 65
23. Damon Ream, 23
26. Logan McGrane, 19
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER JESSE JANISCH WINS PRODUCTION TWINS FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
Seventh Win of the Season Seals American Flat Track Title at Volusia Double Header
Jesse Janisch (33) won the 2022 AFT Mission Production Twins Championship on his Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
MILWAUKEE, WI (October 17, 2022) – Vance & Hines Racing team rider Jesse Janisch raced a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to the Mission Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines national championship in the final weekend of competition on the 2022 Progressive American Flat Track series. Racing at the Volusia Speedway Park half-mile in Barberville, Fla., Janisch won his seventh race of the season on Friday to take a 21-point advantage into the season finale on Saturday night. His eighth-place finish in that final race secured the championship.
Harley-Davidson also won the Mission Production Twins manufacturer’s championship, as Harley-mounted racers scored 365 points on the season, beating Yamaha riders by 10 points. Janisch led the class with seven wins and added six other podium finishes on the season. Billy Ross (Roof Systems Racing) and Michael Rush (Hellipower Racing/Las Vegas Harley-Davidson) each won a Mission Production Twins race on their Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycles.
“I’m so happy to win this title for Vance & Hines and Harley-Davidson,” said Janisch. “Vance & Hines have worked so hard in flat track, and my Harley-Davidson was fast right off the truck for the first race. I don’t think we even started making adjustments to the bike until mid-season. That’s a credit to my mechanic Josh Sutter, crew chief Steve Polk and team manager Craig Koontz.”
Janisch battled Mission Production Twins defending champion Cory Texter for much of the season, and Janisch held a 9-point lead before the final two races at Volusia Speedway. His win on Saturday and a 6th-place finish by Texter aboard his Yamaha meant that Janisch only had to finish 15th or better in the last race to secure the title. Texter won the final race, but Janisch wrapped up the championship with 320 points, 7 points ahead of Texter.
“When you work for Vance & Hines there’s an expectation that you will win races and championships. There are no excuses. I started this season with that mindset,” said Janisch. “There are some tracks on this series that are tough for me, and I always tried to stay in the points. The West Coast swing, with wins at Castle Rock and Sacramento, was the strength of our season.”
Janisch started racing at age 4 at local tracks in central Wisconsin and became an AMA Pro rider in 2003 at age 16. He has raced in just about every discipline in the sport, and in 2018 and 2019 finished top-10 in points in the American Flat Track singles class. Last season, however, the 35-year-old racer from Palm Coast, Fla., was without a ride until he was called by Vance & Hines to replace injured rider Dalton Gauthier for the final six races of the season. Janisch scored five top-four finishes, including a win at Charlotte, results that earned him a full-time seat at Vance & Hines for 2022, and he took that ride all the way to a championship.
More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING WINS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK MANUFACTURER’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Finish 2022 Season 1-2 as Jared Mees Wins Eighth Career Championship
Briar Bauman Makes Impressive Fourth-to-Second Jump in Final Standings Following
Third & Second-Place Finishes at Volusia Half-Mile I & II, Respectively
Jared Mees (1). Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
Minneapolis, MN. (October 17, 2022) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, secured its sixth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, while its Wrecking Crew factory rider, Jared Mees, took home his eighth career Grand National Championship. Mees’ second and third-place finishes at the Volusia Half-Mile I & II finale were more than enough to cement his spot atop the leaderboard and retain the No.1 plate. Meanwhile, teammate Briar Bauman’s double podium propelled him from fourth to second in the final standings – awarding the Indian Motorcycle factory team the top two SuperTwins spots for the fourth year in a row.
While new 2022 rule changes were implemented to restrict performance of the Indian FTR750, the Indian Motorcycle factory team rose to the occasion and hit every curveball thrown its way. Mees credits his team for a phenomenal job all year, as they didn’t have a single a mechanical failure. Mees finished with three wins and nine additional podiums. Bauman, who was on a hunt to retake the No.1 plate from Mees, was competitive all year until a P16 at Cedar Lake Short Track II dropped him back in the leaderboard standings. While a shot at the championship may have been out of reach, Bauman’s fierce competitive nature led him to a third and second-place finish, respectively, and firmly planted him second overall for the second year in a row.
“This year brought new challenges unlike any other. Our Manufacturer’s Championship and Mees’ title are a testament to the team’s resiliency and hard work,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “And, of course, a personal congratulations to Jared on his eighth championship. When we returned to the sport in 2017 and Jared joined the Wrecking Crew, he shared his career goal with us, so to be sitting here, six years later, and him just one title shy, is truly amazing.”
Having won four of the last six SuperTwins championships aboard the Indian FTR750, Mees is now just one shy from his personal career goal to reach Scottie Parker’s record of nine championships. Mees has more than 60 career wins and multiple records.
A special thanks to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s sponsors, including Progressive Insurance, S&S®, Indian Motorcycle Oil, Mission Foods, Bell Helmets, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
Stefano Mesa (37) set the new Daytona track record on Pirelli DIABLO Superbike slicks. Photo by Lisa Theobald/Hot Shots by Lisa, courtesy Pirelli.
Pirelli DIABLO Superbike Slicks and Stefano Mesa Reset Track Record at Daytona International Speedway
Mesa Makes it Seven Track Records for Pirelli in 2022
ATLANTA – Pirelli Tire North America captured its seventh absolute motorcycle track record of the 2022 racing season with Stefano Mesa during the Championship Cup Series at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. Mesa, who was riding a Pirelli DIABLO Superbike-equipped Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R motorcycle, maintains his hold of the most track records set this season with four.
“It’s always special to achieve success here at Daytona,” said Mesa. “I’m stoked to add another track record to the list. I’ve been fortunate to have quite a few of them these past few years and I owe a big thanks to Pirelli. Daytona is such a gnarly track to get things right, but they had me hooking up all weekend and I had so much confidence in my setup that it allowed me to top my own record twice!”
Mesa set a new lap record of 1:45.879 on Saturday, October 15, in the CCS Unlimited Supersport class and then topped it once again and without a draft on Sunday, October 16 with a 1:45.538. He also held the previous lap record of 1:45.911 at the speedway. His ZX-10R relied on the performance of Pirelli’s DIABLO Superbike 125/70R17 SC2 front and 200/65R17 Daytona compound rear slicks.
In addition to his achievements aboard the ZX-10R, Mesa clocked the fastest laps of any 600cc rider all weekend aboard his Pirelli-equipped Ninja® ZX™-6R.
“The Pirelli momentum at Daytona keeps on rolling,” said Oscar Solis, Senior Racing Manager, Pirelli. “The brand has had a lot of success at this speedway the last few years. It’s one of the most challenging circuits in the nation when it comes to nailing the setup and it really shows the importance of both performance and durability. We would like to congratulate Stefano for pushing the limits and topping his own previous track record!”
Mesa has now set track records this season at Daytona, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Roebling Road Raceway, and Carolina Motorsports Park. JC Camacho sits behind Mesa with two track records earned. Pirelli remains the motorcycle tire of choice for North American riders looking to reach the top step of the podium and log fast laps at events and series that do not have a spec tire rule. Reward prizes are offered to riders who set a new motorcycle track record while using Pirelli race compound tires.
For more information about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires, please visit Pirelli.com
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#MatchPointPecco: Sepang ready to serve up a storm
It could be the biggest comeback in history. Can the Ducati rider wrap up the crown?
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
There have been thrills, there have been spills, and there have been turning points aplenty in 2022. But perhaps the most significant so far was the Australian GP, as Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) crashed out and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) took to the podium. With it, the Italian gained the Championship lead – and he’s gone from 91 points back to now 14 points ahead, which is the biggest deficit overcome to date. So can he complete the comeback with the crown?
Sepang hosts his first chance to take that first premier class Championship, with four contenders remaining. Bagnaia is Champion if he wins and Quartararo doesn’t finish on the podium; if he finishes P2, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P7 and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) doesn’t win; if he finishes P3, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P11 and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium; he finishes P4, Quartararo doesn’t finish better than P14 and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium; or he finishes P5, Quartararo fails to score any points and Aleix Espargaro doesn’t finish on the podium. A little light maths for us all to enjoy on Sunday…
For Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), meanwhile, it’s a final stand too. He’s 42 points back so the Italian is on the verge of falling out of contention if that gap is more than 24 points at the flag. And that’s what happened to Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) after that bad luck at Phillip Island as the Australian lost the chance to fight for more points through no fault of his own. Still, Thriller was quick and could be a key player, whether in the fight for the win or as Bagnaia’s teammate.
After weeks of discussion, stablemates are definitely something to look out for as the title fight reaches fever pitch. The likes of Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) already stated in Thailand that he chose to minimise the risk when behind Bagnaia at Buriram, Miller has played the perfect back up man before, and it looked on Sunday like Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) had a couple of moments he could have attacked Bagnaia was there a different dynamic to the situation. But minimising risk when fighting for the crown is a very different thing to team orders – who plays fast and loose on the verge of history?
Speaking of history, after Australia, also means speaking of Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) as the number 93 just missed out on the win but secured that 100th premier class podium – and first since his return. He says he’ll find Sepang tougher again but he’s no stranger to glory at the Malaysian venue, and is certainly once again a presence that can’t be counted out in the fight at the front. He also has no reason whatsoever to particularly care what’s happening in the title fight around him either, with a singular sight set on getting the maximum possible from his weekend.
The same is also true of Team Suzuki Ecstar. It’s been a tougher season for some time, but Alex Rins’ stunning win in Australia was a much-needed boost for all those in the team – and the rider. And it was a stunner, with a last lap playing the opposite cards to the other time Rins defeated Marquez at Silverstone… this time there was no perfectly pitched late strike for glory, there was just a long, long push to the line closing every door along the way. And close them he did, so Rins could be one to watch arriving in the wake of that performance. Joan Mir too, who was hampered by tyre pressure woes in Australia but had some good Sunday pace he didn’t get to show off, will be hoping to play more of a role this time out.
Finally, the calling card of Sunday pace: Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). Australia wasn’t the weekend he or teammate Miguel Oliveira would have wanted, but both made big leaps forward on race day to score some solid points again. Binder, for his part, still sits sixth in the Championship behind Miller and ahead of Zarco – testament to the South African’s consistency. He’ll want to try and keep that edge, and Oliveira is within two points of Rins in eighth, too. There remains much to be decided even as the clock ticks down.
In the Championships, there’s still plenty on the line too. Bastianini could be crowned top Independent Team rider ahead of Zarco if he can keep the gap at or above 25 points from a current 32, and Ducati Lenovo Team have another chance to wrap up the teams’ title. Rookie of the Year, meanwhile, is now a done deal as Bezzecchi wrapped it up.
Phillip Island was arguably the race of the season so far, and we’re already recharged and ready to go again at Sepang. Can Pecco play his match point or will there be another twist? Find out on Sunday at 15:00 (GMT +8) local time as the Malaysian venue turns up the heat.
MotoGP™ CHAMPIONSHIP: THE CONTENDERS
1 Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) – Ducati – 233
4 Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) – Ducati – 191
Ogura sets his sights on glory
The Japanese rider has his first shot at the crown in Malaysia, but it’s a long one as Fernandez looks to make amends
Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) had chance to capitalise big Down Under as Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) suffered arguably his toughest weekend of the season so far, languishing outside the top ten. But in a shock twist on Sunday, Fernandez slid out from third and what would have been a sizeable points lead, meaning it’s Ogura who instead heads to Sepang with his first match point.
The gap, however, remains tiny. It’s just 3.5 points but that is enough to mean that, if Ogura wins and Fernandez doesn’t finish better than 13th, the title goes to the Japanese rider. Will Fernandez hold his nerve? Can Ogura come out swinging and bounce back? The psychology of heading into the round knowing you made a mistake vs knowing you just weren’t that fast is an interesting balance. So who will balance it best?
One rider who doesn’t need to balance much is Alonso Lopez (Beta Tools SpeedUp) as the rookie pulled off a stunning second win, overcoming a Long Lap and still winning by over three seconds – before pulling a literal ace out of his sleeve after the flag. He will most definitely be pushing to lead the resistance as the rest of the field fight it out for their own glory.
Don’t miss another stunner at 13:20 (GMT +8) as Moto2™ go racing at Sepang International Circuit.
Moto2™ CHAMPIONSHIP: THE CONTENDERS
1 Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) – Kalex – 242
The crown is decided, but it’s a close fight for silver as the lightweight class arrives in Malaysia
Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) went from Champion elect to Champion confirmed at Phillip Island, but as Moto3™ heads for Sepang there remains plenty on the line. Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) stemmed the flow of points against him with a first podium for some time, Ayumu Sasaki (Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max) was close to the rostrum again and Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) had a tougher weekend – resulting in the three being covered by 18 points ahead of the penultimate race of the year. So who will come out swinging?
The respite from a tougher run should see Garcia back to what’s more his best, and Sasaki is the most consistent rider of late – practice in pace and on race day. Foggia will want more of that after winning in Buriram and then struggling in Australia. But with the long straight at Sepang they could have a little more competition this time around, and the likes of Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3), back to near fitness, will be aiming high at a track he knows well.
There’s also a Malaysian presence on the grid as Syarifuddin Azman wildcards with VisionTrack. The JuniorGP™ race winner certainly has track knowledge on his side, and he’ll want to make an impression on home turf.
Moto3™ head out at the slightly later local time of 12:00 (GMT +8) this weekend, so tune in as the gloves – and pressure – come off!
Max Toth (27) in action on his Aprilia RS 660. Photo courtesy BK Corse.
FIM JuniorGP Valencia – News
The last race of our first season in Moto 2 is almost here!
As per previous agreements, Mattia Rato will not be present at the final race in Valencia. The whole MMR team would like to thank Mattia for the great work done during the year and the important results obtained for him and for our team.
We are pleased to announce that, to replace him, the new American (CIV) Aprilia RS 660 Trophy Co-Champion Maxwell Toth will be riding for the first time in the category. Max’s was an important and winning season, his presence in Valencia is also an important step for the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy and BK Corse which will see their winner arrive immediately in the FIM JuniorGP championship in Valencia!
Max Toth: “I’m very excited about this opportunity to get on a Moto2 bike, it’s been a dream of mine since many years ago and I’m grateful for MMR for making this a reality for me. Let’s give it our all and try to enjoy this experience to the fullest! ”
Richard Stampp (31), CVMA's new Operations Director. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CVMA.
CVMA: Richard “Cowboy” Stampp New CVMA Operations Director
(Desert Center, CA) – Richard “Cowboy” Stampp has taken on the role of the Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Operations Director. Stampp has a long history with CVMA and has worked alongside Race Director Jay Tanner as the Assistant Race Director since 2012. He has also gained valuable experience working with Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS), Yamaha’s Street bike Demo Program, and MotoAmerica on their technical staff for various rounds. Cowboy also coaches with the Racers Edge Training program. Stampp is well-known and very well-respected in the road racing community in the Southwest.
“CVMA is the premier winter destination for road racers and we want their experience to be exceptional. Cowboy’s longtime commitment to the organization, his military logistics background, and his on-track experience make him the perfect fit to take us to the next level,” said Race Director Jay Tanner
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway has tapped David Waugh as General Manager. Waugh, a Motorsports industry veteran, has turned many laps around Chuckwalla on his ZX-10, managed many successful motorcycle dealerships, aftermarket parts brands, and even co-founded Poway Powersports. Dave brings his experience and a passion for excellence that inspires those around him to never settle for less.
CVMA is happy to announce a new race sponsor! Ryder Gear LLC. Ryder Gear is officially sponsoring the Supersport Open class at CVMA for the 2022/23 Season. In addition, they will be offering contingency. For the 2022/23 CVMA race season, Ryder Gear will pay $100 to any rider in any CVMA class that podiums wearing a Ryder Gear suit with a Ryder Gear sticker on their bike. The race must have at least 6 starters and the rider must submit a photo to be eligible. Contact Ryder Gear for more information.
Founded in 2018, Ryder Gear is a CE-II AAA Tested & Certified (Milan, Italy), Veteran Owned & Operated, Made-To-Order moto gear company based in San Diego, CA. Ryder Gear specializes in standard & custom design, standard & custom fit. Everything on a Ryder Gear suit is customizable… everything. Air Bag Compatibility is available. Lead time 6-8 weeks. Rush production is available.
They are offering trackside, racer, military, and first responder discounts. Deposits on suits trackside get the full discount. Measurements taken by owner Tony Bracalente are 100% guaranteed to fit. Video chat fittings are available. www.Ryder-Gear.com. Instagram: @rydergear. Facebook: @rydergearllc. Tiktok: @rydergear.
“It’s great to have Ryder Gear come on board. In addition to the big payouts for our shootouts, it’s good to add sponsors for our other classes,” said Richard Stampp, CVMA Operations Director “CVMA was founded with the concept of being ‘For Racers. By Racers.’ and I take that very seriously. It is the mantra that drives our decisions as we strive to provide the fairest, safest, and best racing experience for amateur, expert, and professional riders to race over the winter.”
Round 2 of CVMA is coming at the end of October on the 29th and 30th. Registration is currently open and can be accessed through the club’s website at cvmaracing.com.
About Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association
CVMA was founded in 2011 and offers two full days of racing every event weekend with a wide variety of classes. Qualifying times are recorded for race grid position in all classes (amateur & expert).
CVMA also offers free reciprocity racing to encourage riders from other clubs to come out and compete. Learn more or sign up with CVMA via www.CVMAracing.com or follow us on social media @cvmaracing
Michael Barnes on the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers podium at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
After a racing career that has covered 35 years with National-level race wins spanning five decades, Michael Barnes, age 53, has retired from professional racing.
Barnes started his racing career in 1987 in a CCS race at Moroso Motorsports Park, in his long-time adopted home state of Florida. In 1989 he won the AMA/CCS 600cc Supersport National in the wet at Daytona, and his career was off and running.
Over the next 30+ years, Barnes competed and podiumed in every AMA Pro class except Superbike, which he competed in often, including his first AMA Superbike race on a Harley-Davidson VR1000 in 1995.
In addition to AMA Pro road races, Barnes also competed in ASRA, Formula USA, and WERA events (where he won multiple National Championships); the Macau Grand Prix (where he had a best finish of fourth); the FIM Endurance World Championship (including the Suzuka 8-Hours); and the MotoGP World Championship.
Along the way Barnes competed on 15 different brands of motorcycles and won on seven different brands of tires.
Those motorcycles included a Honda NSR500V 500cc two-stroke Grand Prix bike, a Kawasaki ZX-10R World Superbike, a Suzuki GSX-R1000-based CRT MotoGP racebike, the 780cc two-stroke Tul-aris prototype, a Lightning electric prototype, a rare Ducati Supermono, a rarer Britten V1000, and a 600-plus-pound Harley-Davidson Road Glide bagger, which gave him his final National win in the Bagger Racing League (BRL) event at Utah Motorsports Campus in 2021.
Barnes captured his sole AMA Pro Championship in 2012 on a Harley-Davidson XR1200, but the crowning moment of his long career came in 2016 when he rode a Yamaha YZF-R6 to victory in the Daytona 200. And in doing so, Barnes, 47 at the time, became the oldest rider to ever win the race by a margin of 11 years!
Barnes’ final Pro race, a BRL Custom Dynamics Bagger GP, came this past weekend at – appropriately — Daytona International Speedway. Riding his Daytona Harley-Davidson/Hoban Brothers Road Glide, Barnes took pole position with a 1:55.438 — which was faster than Travis Wyman’s MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers pole time, 1:55.687. Then in the race, Barnes led and turned the fastest lap time, a 1:54.941, but a broken shifter linkage forced him to ride the last 1.5 laps while shifting by hand, which led to him finishing fourth.
Michael Barnes (34) on his Daytona Harley-Davidson/Hoban Brothers Racing Road Glide during the BRL event at Daytona International Speedway. Photo courtesy BRL.
“This was the last, last race,” said Barnes, who now calls the Atlanta, Georgia area home. “I had really been looking forward to doing the [MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers] race in March, so having missed that I was really looking forward to experiencing the bagger on the banking. It was a Hell of a way to finish, because I’m glad that it’s over. Riding those things sure is a mindful, and Daytona adds to that. I’ve never been one to baulk at Daytona much, but those things are a lot to think about. I was relieved when it was over.
“It was interesting. I immediately accepted the outcome of that race. I had really hoped on going out by winning the last race. We were definitely on target to do that, but I got this quick reminder of what racing is. Little things like that happen. I’ve had to accept it many times before. This one was an easy one to accept, mainly now because I’m OK and now Anne [Roberts, Barnes’ fiancé] and I can get on with our lives and she doesn’t have to worry about me racing anymore and I don’t have to worry about chasing paychecks on the racetrack.”
So, what comes next for Barnes? “I just took my CDL exam and passed with flying colors. I’m taking a driving job with MotoShippers (www.motoshippers.com), and I’ll be starting at the end of the month. We haul a little bit of everything, from personal vehicles to auction stuff and dealer stuff.”
Asked for his thoughts when looking back on his 35-year professional racing career, Barnes said, “Many, many, many thoughts. First and foremost, I’ve been extremely blessed to be able to do it this long, to be involved with more teams than I think anyone’s ever been involved with. I know it’s up into the 70s as far as teams I’ve raced for. Then there’s the amount of people I’ve met from all over the country and the world, all the trips around the world.
“I’ve just been truly, truly blessed to have the opportunities I’ve had. I’ve often accepted the fact that I never made it big as a factory rider on a Superbike team and made the big bucks, but I’m grateful and have no regrets because of the opportunities that that’s allowed me. I’ve never been tied down to anybody, and that’s allowed me to have these incredible experiences. I could write a book, and maybe one day I will.”
Read more about Michael Barnes and his amazing career in the May 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.
50TH WERA GRAND NATIONAL FINALS ACTION PACKED WEEKEND!
The 50th WERA Grand National Finals will be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama on October 20th to 23rd. Everyone is invited to join us and celebrate 50 years of this tradition!
“We are excited to be hosting our 50th WERA Grand National Final this coming weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. We welcome our partners N2 for the final round of the 2022 N2/WERA National Endurance Series sponsored by Dunlop. We have 28 teams pre-entered for the Big Bike 4-hour race and 14 teams for the Ultralightweight race. At this point we have 7 Relay teams, and that class caps out at 10 teams.
“Also welcomed back is the AMA with their AMA Road Race Grand Championships – crowning the 2022 Nicky Hayden Horizon Award Winner as well as their AMA Vet/Senior Road Racer of the Year and the AMA Amateur Road Racer of the Year. These will join our Sportsman Series riders vying for the National Sportsman Series Championships in a winner-take-all format and our Vintage and Pirelli National Challenge Series riders with their final round for 2022 with Champions coming out of their class in points after this round. With over 110 pre-entered sprint riders this event will not have a dull moment,” said Evelyne Clarke, owner of WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc.
Remember that credentials are cash only for Rider/Crew so come prepared. The credential fee is $40.00. Camping and power are available on a first-come-first-served basis and fees for those are collected by Barber Motorsports Park. All of this is available at the Registration Building near the Main Gate. Parking will be in Lot G and credential sales will open on 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Come on out and see some of the best motorcycle road racers in the country at the 50th WERA Grand National Finals.
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the foremost place to develop talent in the sport of motorcycle road racing. The legacy of Pro Riders who started racing with WERA and are now competing on a National or World level is legendary. All events are run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing with a co-sanction by the AMA and they go coast to coast offering entry-level racing with the WERA Sportsman Series as well as a Pro-Am Series which is the Pirelli/WERA National Challenge Series. WERA also offers Vintage Racing and hosts the Concours de ’Competition and Concours d’ Elegance in July at Barber Motorsports Park. Endurance Racing is also on the menu with our partner N2 and runs 4-5 events a year with a Big Bike Endurance and an Ultralightweight Endurance. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted the 2017 AMA Track Organizer of the year.
For more information on WERA Motorcycle Roadracing please check out our web site at wera.com.
The start of a MotoE race in 2022 with eventual Champion Dominique Aegerter (77) leading on his Energica Ego Corsa electric racebike. Photo courtesy Dorna.
2023 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship provisional calendar
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
MotoE™ becomes the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship from 2023 as the series expands to an eight-round, 16-race competition and officially gains World Championship status. The season marks the start of an exciting new era with more races, and welcomes the Championship’s new sole manufacturer: Ducati.
2023 will also see a new track debut on the calendar as MotoE™ takes on Silverstone for the first time. One of the most spectacular, high-speed circuits in the world, the British venue will be a new challenge for the electric field.
After two pre-season tests, one at Jerez and the other in Barcelona, the season begins at the French Grand Prix at the iconic Le Mans before Round 2 sees MotoE™ return to the spectacular Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Next up it’s the Sachsenring and a return to Germany, before the TT Circuit Assen ahead of the summer break.
Silverstone kicks off the second half of the season, ahead of another visit to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya then stages the penultimate round as the venue changes its slot on the calendar, before Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli rounds out the season in style on the Riviera di Rimini.
Darryn Binder (40). Photo courtesy WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team.
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES EXPANDS ROAD RACING PRESENCE WITH POTENT MOTO3™ AND MOTO2™ EFFORTS FOR 2023
DOUBLE GRAND PRIX SPEED NEXT SEASON AS LIQUI MOLY HUSQVARNA INTACT GP WILL FIELD FOUR RIDERS IN BOTH CLASSES AND AIM FOR MORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE SUCCESS
Husqvarna Motorcycles is hoping to become a protagonist in yet another sphere of MotoGP™ next year after forging a union with the resourceful and competitive Moto2 team Intact GP to form ‘LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP’. The name of the squad will cover racing wings in both the intermediate category and in Moto3, where Husqvarna Motorcycles has been winning Grands Prix each season since their reintroduction to world championship action in 2020.
LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto3 will be managed by overseer of the current GP crew, Peter Öttl, and will retain the services of Ayumu Sasaki, together with the promise of young Dutchman Collin Veijer. Sasaki, 22 years old, has had a stellar 2022 campaign on the FR 250 GP so far, claiming events in the Netherlands and Austria and with an additional six podium finishes. The Japanese is pushing for the top three in the Moto3 championship standings. Veijer, 17, has won three races in the ’22 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and is still in contention for the title. The Dutch youngster will be a Grand Prix rookie in 2023.
The experience and expertise of Team Manager Jürgen Lingg will be a big asset for Husqvarna Motorcycles’ first thrust into Moto2 and the standardised formula of the final ‘stepping stone’ to the MotoGP class. The new look outfit will be able to count on the pace and character of Darryn Binder as well as Lukas Tulovic. Binder, just 24, has won in Moto3 and is on the verge of completing a decent first term in MotoGP after an unexpected vault between the divisions at the end of 2021. The South African is renowned for his determination and dedication and although he will again be a debutant when it comes to Moto2 he will be able to harness copious lessons from his eight-year career to-date. Tulovic is the newly crowned Moto2 European champion for the LIQUI MOLY Intact GP Junior Team and has made Moto2 GP appearances, the 22-year-old German has also turned his head to recent MotoE competition and is regarded as ‘one to watch’ by the team.
2023 will mark a milestone for Husqvarna Motorcycles thanks to this wider structure and increased awareness at the peak of motorcycle sport.
Peter Öttl, LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto3 Team Manager: “For three seasons we have been able to carry the Husqvarna Motorcycles name highly in Moto3 and it is very satisfying to continue the story together with Jürgen and a bigger programme now in Moto2. Ayumu stays with us and after some excellent results in 2022 we hope we can go for even more in 2023. Collin, on the other hand, is a rider with a lot of potential and we trust that he will carry on learning and building his career. I want to thank Husqvarna Motorcycles for the trust and the confidence. We will work hard to keep the Husqvarna name at the front of Moto3.”
Jürgen Lingg, LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Moto2 Team Manager: “We are very grateful to Husqvarna Motorcycles for the trust they have placed in us. This merger is a new and an exciting step for our team, ushering in a new era. We have a new brand, new riders and a new direction. In 2023 the bikes will change colour and we are all motivated and convinced that this change will take us forward.”
Jens Hainbach, Husqvarna Motorcycles Head of Sports Management Road Racing: “Finally we have been able to grow the white and blue from Moto3 to Moto2 and I cannot be happier with our new partners to take Husqvarna Motorcycles into the next era. 2022 has been a breakthrough in Moto3 and it’s fantastic that we will continue on a solid foundation with Peter’s expertise. Jürgen knows Moto2 better than most and, overall, we believe our mix of riders for the brand combine a lot of potential and youth. It’s a strong group package and I want to thank everyone involved for bringing this all together.”
2022 BRL F/S Cup Champion Cory West (left) and 2022 BRL Big Twins Champion Patricia Fernandez (right) with their Bagger Racing League number one plates and their Saddlemen/Lloyd'z Garage team at Daytona. Photo courtesy BRL.
Bagger Racing League (BRL)
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Florida
October 14-16, 2022
Provisional Race Results (as provided by BRL):
Cobra USA American Twins Unlimited:
Ben Carlson (H-D Pan America)
Josh Baird (Ind 1200)
Kory Cowan (H-D 1250)
Patricia Fernandez (Ind FTR 1200)
Robert Parker (H-D FXD)
Steve Chamberlin (H-D)
Craig Braymiller (H-D Road Glide)
Ken McAdam (Buell XB12R)
Dillion Wall (LiveWire)
Kris Ziemlo (H-D)
Saddlemen F/S Cup:
Cory West (Ind FTR 1200)
Ben Carlson (H-D Pan America)
Josh Baird (Ind 1200)
Kory Cowan (H-D)
Patricia Fernandez (Ind FTR 1200)
Dustin Slade (H-D)
Icon Lite Weight Twins:
Cody Gilmore (H-D XR1200)
Dillon Wall (H-D Sportster)
Ken McAdam (Buell XB12R)
Kody Melton (H-D Sportster)
Bert Bledsoe (Buell Cyclone)
NAMZ Big Twins:
Patricia Fernandez (Indian Chief)
Robert Parker (H-D FXD)
Charles Condit (H-D FXLRS)
Metzeler Pro Stock Bagger:
Gunnar Ouellette (H-D Road Glide)
Chris Rivas (H-D FLTR)
Steve Chamberlin (H-D)
Tony Tucker (H-D FLHTP)
Craig Braymiller (H-D Road Glide)
Kristofer Ziemlo (H-D 1840)
Tyler Elliot (H-D)
Arnie Wells (H-D Road Glide)
Custom Dynamics Bagger GP:
Shane Narbonne (H-D Road Glide)
Danny Eslick (H-D)
Cory West (Ind Challenger)
Michael Barnes (H-D)
Patricia Fernandez (H-D Road Glide)
Brian Shields (H-D)
Ben Carlson (H-D)
Championship Point Standings (after 4 of 4 races):
Red Bull KTM's Kody Kopp (12). Photo courtesy KTM Factory Racing.
RED BULL KTM’S KODY KOPP FINISHES OUT AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON WITH TWO PODIUMS
Round 15 – American Flat Track Championship
BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Crowned the 2022 AFT Singles Champion at Round 15, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kody Kopp capped off the season with strong performances at the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader finale in Barberville, Florida. Kopp captured the win at the penultimate round on Friday, following it up with a second-place finish at the season finale on Saturday. His teammate, Max Whale, scored a pair of top-five finishes on the weekend.
Starting from the front row of the grid in Semi 1, Kopp got off to a fourth place start. He tried to challenge for a podium spot, but remained in the position throughout the duration of the race, finishing fourth. He also led all four laps of the Dash for Cash, taking the win. When it came time for the Main Event, Kopp lined up on the second row and the 17-year-old quickly charged his way up to second. It wasn’t long before he overtook the lead position and he dominated the rest of the race aboard his KTM 450 SX-F, leading the rest of the 24 laps.
In the finale on Saturday, Kopp got off to a second place start in Semi 2. He then dropped to third for a bit before regaining the position before the checkered flag waved. Kopp started in the front row of the grid in the Main Event and powered his way into second immediately. He then overtook the leader and led until the final lap, despite two red flags and restarts. Kopp was put to the test on the second restart but he held strong for a podium result in the last race of the season with a second-place finish.
Red Bull KTM’s Kody Kopp (12). Photo courtesy KTM Factory Racing.
Kody Kopp: “With a championship already wrapped up, it was easier to push to my max limit again and finish the season on a high note. We didn’t start out the best with qualifying either days but it was awesome to end that missing-the-podium-streak that we’d had going for three months and it was nice to win my seventh national of the year on Friday. A double-podium is no better way to end this year. Just want to give it up to my team! These guys put in a heck of an effort all year long, and it’s awesome to bring them their first championship – and me too. I’m just super excited to run that number one next year.”
Whale had a great start to the penultimate round, capturing third in qualifying – just .088 seconds behind the top qualifier. In Semi 1, he got off to a third place start and quickly moved into second within a couple of laps. He then rode a steady race to finish second. Whale also competed in the Dash for Cash, scoring third. In the AFT Singles Main Event, he positioned himself fifth off of the start. Despite challenging his competitors multiple times, he wasn’t able to gain a position on the half-mile track. When the checkers flew, he was in fifth.
On Saturday, Whale quickly settled into second place in Semi 2. He held the spot for the majority of the race, but ultimately finished just behind his teammate, rounding out the podium. Whale got off to a fifth place start in the Main Event. The track proved difficult to pass on, and he remained in the spot for the entirety of the race.
Red Bull KTM’s Max Whale (18). Photo courtesy KTM Factory Racing.
Max Whale: “The last two rounds of the AFT series were good. We had had a couple of good sessions in qualifying and practice but really struggled once the night came. Night one, I got fifth and I had to really fight for it. Then night two, I showed some really good pace early on in the day. I had a pretty good semi; ended up third battling with Kody [Kopp] for second. In the Main Event, we had a secondary start and ended up with another fifth again. Super hard track to pass, but we were right there with the leaders. Thank you very much for the great season.”
Round 16 & 17 Results – Volusia Half-Mile Doubleheader Finale
AFT Singles Main Event (Round 16)
1. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
2. Trent Lowe, Honda
3. Dalton Gauthier, Honda
OTHER
5. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
8. James Ott, KTM
12. Hunter Bauer, KTM
14. Damon Ream, KTM
15. Logan McGrane, KTM
AFT Singles Main Event (Round 17)
1. Dalton Gauthier, Honda
2. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
3. Morgan Mischler, Honda
OTHER
5. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
6. James Ott, KTM
16. Hunter Bauer, KTM
17. Logan McGrane, KTM
2022 AFT Singles Point Standings
1. Kody Kopp, 318 points
2. Dalton Gauthier, 255
3. Morgen Mischler, 250
OTHER
5. Max Whale, 234
8. James Ott, 135
10. Hunter Bauer, 101
14. Travis Petton IV, 65
23. Damon Ream, 23
26. Logan McGrane, 19
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER JESSE JANISCH WINS PRODUCTION TWINS FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
Seventh Win of the Season Seals American Flat Track Title at Volusia Double Header
Jesse Janisch (33) won the 2022 AFT Mission Production Twins Championship on his Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson. Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
MILWAUKEE, WI (October 17, 2022) – Vance & Hines Racing team rider Jesse Janisch raced a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to the Mission Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines national championship in the final weekend of competition on the 2022 Progressive American Flat Track series. Racing at the Volusia Speedway Park half-mile in Barberville, Fla., Janisch won his seventh race of the season on Friday to take a 21-point advantage into the season finale on Saturday night. His eighth-place finish in that final race secured the championship.
Harley-Davidson also won the Mission Production Twins manufacturer’s championship, as Harley-mounted racers scored 365 points on the season, beating Yamaha riders by 10 points. Janisch led the class with seven wins and added six other podium finishes on the season. Billy Ross (Roof Systems Racing) and Michael Rush (Hellipower Racing/Las Vegas Harley-Davidson) each won a Mission Production Twins race on their Harley-Davidson XG750R motorcycles.
“I’m so happy to win this title for Vance & Hines and Harley-Davidson,” said Janisch. “Vance & Hines have worked so hard in flat track, and my Harley-Davidson was fast right off the truck for the first race. I don’t think we even started making adjustments to the bike until mid-season. That’s a credit to my mechanic Josh Sutter, crew chief Steve Polk and team manager Craig Koontz.”
Janisch battled Mission Production Twins defending champion Cory Texter for much of the season, and Janisch held a 9-point lead before the final two races at Volusia Speedway. His win on Saturday and a 6th-place finish by Texter aboard his Yamaha meant that Janisch only had to finish 15th or better in the last race to secure the title. Texter won the final race, but Janisch wrapped up the championship with 320 points, 7 points ahead of Texter.
“When you work for Vance & Hines there’s an expectation that you will win races and championships. There are no excuses. I started this season with that mindset,” said Janisch. “There are some tracks on this series that are tough for me, and I always tried to stay in the points. The West Coast swing, with wins at Castle Rock and Sacramento, was the strength of our season.”
Janisch started racing at age 4 at local tracks in central Wisconsin and became an AMA Pro rider in 2003 at age 16. He has raced in just about every discipline in the sport, and in 2018 and 2019 finished top-10 in points in the American Flat Track singles class. Last season, however, the 35-year-old racer from Palm Coast, Fla., was without a ride until he was called by Vance & Hines to replace injured rider Dalton Gauthier for the final six races of the season. Janisch scored five top-four finishes, including a win at Charlotte, results that earned him a full-time seat at Vance & Hines for 2022, and he took that ride all the way to a championship.
More, from a press release issued by Indian Motorcycle:
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RACING WINS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK MANUFACTURER’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Finish 2022 Season 1-2 as Jared Mees Wins Eighth Career Championship
Briar Bauman Makes Impressive Fourth-to-Second Jump in Final Standings Following
Third & Second-Place Finishes at Volusia Half-Mile I & II, Respectively
Jared Mees (1). Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
Minneapolis, MN. (October 17, 2022) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, secured its sixth consecutive American Flat Track (AFT) Manufacturer’s Championship, while its Wrecking Crew factory rider, Jared Mees, took home his eighth career Grand National Championship. Mees’ second and third-place finishes at the Volusia Half-Mile I & II finale were more than enough to cement his spot atop the leaderboard and retain the No.1 plate. Meanwhile, teammate Briar Bauman’s double podium propelled him from fourth to second in the final standings – awarding the Indian Motorcycle factory team the top two SuperTwins spots for the fourth year in a row.
While new 2022 rule changes were implemented to restrict performance of the Indian FTR750, the Indian Motorcycle factory team rose to the occasion and hit every curveball thrown its way. Mees credits his team for a phenomenal job all year, as they didn’t have a single a mechanical failure. Mees finished with three wins and nine additional podiums. Bauman, who was on a hunt to retake the No.1 plate from Mees, was competitive all year until a P16 at Cedar Lake Short Track II dropped him back in the leaderboard standings. While a shot at the championship may have been out of reach, Bauman’s fierce competitive nature led him to a third and second-place finish, respectively, and firmly planted him second overall for the second year in a row.
“This year brought new challenges unlike any other. Our Manufacturer’s Championship and Mees’ title are a testament to the team’s resiliency and hard work,” said Gary Gray, Vice President Racing, Service & Technology. “And, of course, a personal congratulations to Jared on his eighth championship. When we returned to the sport in 2017 and Jared joined the Wrecking Crew, he shared his career goal with us, so to be sitting here, six years later, and him just one title shy, is truly amazing.”
Having won four of the last six SuperTwins championships aboard the Indian FTR750, Mees is now just one shy from his personal career goal to reach Scottie Parker’s record of nine championships. Mees has more than 60 career wins and multiple records.
A special thanks to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s sponsors, including Progressive Insurance, S&S®, Indian Motorcycle Oil, Mission Foods, Bell Helmets, Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®
Indian Motorcycle is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
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