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MotoAmerica: Injured Petersen Will Try To Ride, Hayes On Standby At Road America

Petersen Eager to Get Rolling at Road America

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen injured his wrist during a team test but is planning to ride this weekend at Road America for MotoAmerica Superbike

MARIETTA, Ga. – May 31, 2023 – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen aims to line up this weekend for MotoAmerica Superbike Round 3 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, despite a wrist injury.

Petersen has been working on returning to full fitness after his crash last Monday at Barber Motorsports Park during a team test. While not back to 100%, he looks to join his teammate Jake Gagne on the grid at Road America. In the event that the South African has to withdraw from the third round of the championship, four-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will ride for the team in addition to continuing his title campaign in Supersport aboard the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.

Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager

“Cam injured his wrist at our test last week, but the plan is for him to ride this weekend at Road America. We asked Josh Hayes if he would be able to fill in for Cam just in case he had to withdraw, which will still give us the two-rider feedback that has helped us stay competitive. We thank Josh for being there to step in if we need him. We’re looking forward to the weekend. It should be some good racing for the cheesehead fans in Wisconsin.”

Cameron Petersen – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing

“It’s going to be interesting to see how the new surface feels, but I’m really excited to ride the R1 around this awesome track. Although I’m still working on getting back to 100% after my crash at the test, I’m feeling pretty good and looking to give it my all this weekend.”

Josh Hayes – Squid Hunter Racing/Yamaha

“I’m thankful to be part of the Yamaha family and thankful that they trust me to ride the motorcycle. Cam is the priority here. The plan is for him to ride, and I hope he can race this weekend. My primary focus is the 600 and the Supersport title, but I’m happy to help the team if they need me because we are all a family.”

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

ASRA: Babuska, Humphreys, Moore, Yancoskie Win At Summit Point

Memorial Day weekend racing at Summit Point Motorsports Park was great! The weather held out for Frankie Babuska, Jr. to take first place in ASRA Superstock on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR just ahead of Mark Heckles and Will Gawler.

The ASRA Sportbike race was won by Gary Yancoskie on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. Yancoskie was followed by Ryan Jones and Dorsey Birch.
Gary Yancoskie (521). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Gary Yancoskie (521). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
ASRA Thunderbike was won by Spencer Humphreys over Arnold Hastings and Paul Dougherty, who were right behind Humphreys in second and third place, respectively.
Spencer Humphreys (65). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Spencer Humphreys (65). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Mikayla Moore won the ASRA 400 race on her Kawasaki Ninja 400, edging out Luigi Mora and Matthew Chapin.
ASRA 400 race winner Mikayla Moore (center) on the podium with runner-up Luigi Mora (left) and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (right). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
ASRA 400 race winner Mikayla Moore (center) on the podium with runner-up Luigi Mora (left) and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (right). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
For full results go to www.asraracing.com

Royal Enfield Offering Special Pricing To Motorcycle Riding Schools

Royal Enfield Offers Popular Models to Motorcycle Riding Schools

MILWAUKEE — Royal Enfield has kicked off a new program that will offer three of its
acclaimed new motorcycle models to riding schools throughout the United States. Now available at special prices for training new riders through Motorcycle Safety Foundation-endorsed schools, the Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Scram 411 are exemplary motorcycles that instinctively support the mission of learning to ride safely and with confidence.

“Rider training is key to the growth of motorcycling in America,” said Ron Luttrell, VP of Sales and Dealer Development for Royal Enfield – North America. “We’ve been experiencing some truly impressive expansion nationwide, and we attribute a lot of that success to more than just a great lineup of approachable motorcycles, but a customer base that truly cares about pure motorcycling.”

To celebrate May as Motorcycle Safety Month, the sales program will allow riding schools to purchase a fleet of Royal Enfield motorcycles through their local dealers with special pricing, including maintenance packages to keep the bikes fresh and in continued school use. The Hunter 350, Meteor 350 and Scram 411 share an accessible appeal, designed and engineered for riders to experience the kind of performance and exhilaration that comes with the skills maturity that rider training courses can offer.

“Motorcycle riding academies and safety schools educate tens of thousands of riders each year, training riders across the skill spectrum,” said Krishnan Ramaswamy, President and Business Head – Americas Region. “Royal Enfield is committed to putting the dreams of new riders within reach and keeping riders’ skills sharp, so we’re proud to work with our dealer network to support riding schools nationwide.”

Motorcycle training schools can learn more about Royal Enfield’s riding school product and pricing online at www.royalenfieldna.com/msf

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is
developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the
contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Hunter 350, Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit:

www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/

www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA

www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica

MotoAmerica: How To Watch All The Action From Road America

MotoAmerica: How To Watch MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

It’s All Here: How To Not Miss A Bit Of The Action

Everything you need to know to watch the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America.

 

AHRMA: Joyce, Spargo Split Vintage Cup Wins At Heartland Motorsports Park

Spargo and Joyce Swap AHRMA Wins in the Heartland of America

(May 31, Knoxville, TN)  A two-stroke versus four-stroke duel that started in the 70’s continues forty years later in the 2023 American Historic Motorcycle Racing Associations (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.

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

The fifth and sixth rounds of the 2023 Bridgestone Tires National Road racing series landed squarely in the middle of America at the Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS.

The F750 podium both days featured one of the largest and one of the smallest motorcycle manufacturers with Christopher Spargo on a Yamaha RD400, Tim Joyce on NYC Norton’s Seely NRE (Nourish Racing Engineering), and Brian Filo riding a Yamaha XS 650 punched out to 750cc in a custom road racing chassis.

In previous years, lap times for the front-runners in the class were just below the 2 minute mark.  On Saturday, Joyce and Spargo turned laps in in the 1:55 range – an impressive feat when racing motorcycles with pre-1972 specifications.  Joyce and Spargo traded the lead several times.  Spargo had better acceleration out of the corners and used it to his advantage through the last series of turns to take the lead and prevent Joyce from drafting for the win.

“This year’s Vintage Cup races at Kansas provided all the action we had hoped for, as I believe the top four riders cut laps faster than last year’s F750 winning time.  No doubt the riders are digging deep and making their best efforts, ” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

While there was excitement happening up front, there was a three-bike dual for third place between Filo, Colton Roberts on a Yamaha RD400 and Jeff Hargis riding a Yamaha XS 750.  Filo was able to secure the third place position and held on to it for the checkered flag taking the third step on the podium.

The rest of the field consisted of a spectrum of motorcycles unlike any other class, with Brian Larrabure on a beautiful Ducati 750SS Imola replica, Walt Fulton on a vintage Harley XR750 and Patrick Hanson on a BSA Lightning.

The balance of the grid included, in order of finishing, Larrabure, Mike Dixon riding a 1970 Yamaha XS, Dan Sokolich on his Yamaha RD400, Fulton and Hanson.

For the race on Sunday, Joyce got the hole shot and led flag to flag putting in a series of laps in the low 1:53 range.  Spargo responded with a 1:52.8 time for the last lap, but it was too little too late, with Joyce taking the checkered for the win and Spargo close behind in second place.

The fight for third was similar to Saturday with Filo, Roberts and Hargis duking it out with Filo taking the checkered for third followed by Roberts in fourth and Hargis in fifth.  The rest of the field finished in the following order:  Larrabure, David Crussell, racing a 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Dixon, Sokolich, Fulton and Hanson.

“As the class sponsor, I try to be as objective as possible, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I didn’t want NYC Norton’s rider, Tim Joyce, to go out and put on a good show,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.  “I want to acknowledge Chris Spargo for turning this into a legitimate dog fight and living up to the NYC Norton slogan showing that you can’t fake a fast lap and no one is going to be able to phone this championship in.”

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.

Highlights from each Formula 750 race will be reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

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

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

 

1 –       Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

2 –       Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3 –       Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

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

5 –       Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 –       Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

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

8 –       Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

9 –       Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

10 –    Patrick Hanson, 1970 BSA Lightning, West Bend, WI,

 

Sunday, March 28, 2023

 

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

2 –   Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

3 –   Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

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

5 –   Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 –   Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

7 –   David Crussell, 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Pleasanton, CA,

8 –   Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

9 –   Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

10 – Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.  With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

MotoAmerica: Road America’s Repaved Four-Mile Course Awaits (Updated)

It’s Sure To Be Fast Times At Road America With MotoAmerica

A Repaved Road America Should Bear Record Speeds In Wisconsin For The Men Of The Medallia Superbike Championship
 

IRVINE, CA (May 31, 2023) – Although a new lap record on the fast and newly repaved Road America this coming weekend is almost a given, the rest of the results from the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship weekend on the four-mile circuit located on the outskirts of the lakeside resort town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, promise to be anything but a certainty.

While Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Jake Gagne arrives in Wisconsin with a three-race win streak and a 21-point lead in the championship, there’s already talk of Road America, with its two long straightaways, being a track that will favor the fast but not-so-nimble BMW M 1000 RR and the also-fast Ducati Panigale V4 R over the steadfast Yamaha YZF-R1. There’s also the fact that the top gun thus far on the BMW is none other than five-time Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier, who also happens to be the all-time winningest rider at Road America with his 10 Superbike victories at “America’s National Park of Speed.”

But first things first and the first thing that’s talked about with the Medallia Superbike Championship is the man atop the series standings and that man is Gagne. Although the two-time defending class champion had issues last year at Road America that resulted in him finishing a lackluster (for him) fifth and fourth in the two races after arriving on a three-race win streak, Gagne rarely finishes off the podium and he’s yet to do so thus far in 2023.

Beaten in the opening race of the season by Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Beaubier and the BMW, Gagne has won the past three races (race two at Road Atlanta and both races at Barber Motorsports Park a few short weeks ago) and arrives, as always, as the rider to beat.

Beaubier finished off the podium for the first time in race one at Barber but bounced back with a fighting third in race two. He comes to Road America trailing Gagne by 21 points, 95-74, and needs to turn the tables on his former teammate to make the gap more manageable.

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz, who won race two last year at Road America on his Yamaha YZF-R1, is third in the title chase coming into Road America, a further 11 points behind Gagne and 14 points ahead of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin.

Herrin has one podium finish in the four races held thus far, but Road America should be a good track for the Panigale V4 R to stretch its legs. Last year, Danilo Petrucci put the Italian bike on the podium twice at Road America and led the championship when the series left Wisconsin.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante is off to a good start in his sophomore season on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike as he seems to gain confidence with every race. The former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion finished fourth the last time he threw his leg over the Suzuki in race two at Barber. He trails Herrin by just six points.

Gagne’s teammate Cameron Petersen has had a difficult start to his 2023 season, and it got worse on the Monday after Barber when he crashed during a test day and suffered a wrist injury. Petersen, with a fourth and a second in the two races he did finish, is 62 points behind his teammate after two DNFs in four races.

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Corey Alexander is tied with Petersen in points with his consistent start to his first full-time Medallia Superbike season. Alexander is just one point better than his teammate PJ Jacobsen, who joins Petersen as the only two riders in the top 10 to card a DNF. Jacobsen’s DNF came in the first race of the season when he crashed out of race one at Road Atlanta.

Vision Wheel ECSTAR Suzuki’s Toni Elias is also off to a slow start with and uncharacteristic seventh-, eighth-, 13th- and ninth-place finishes in the four races. Elias is ninth in the series standings, four points behind Jacobsen and four ahead of Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim.

Pre-Road America Superbike Notes

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen were victorious in last year’s two races at Road America, though it was Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci who left with the biggest points haul (and the championship points lead) after second and third-place finishes on the Panigale V4 R in 2022.

Although Jake Gagne was off the podium in both races last year, he did start the two races from pole position, though his 2:10.617 qualifying time was just off his lap record from 2021 of 2:10.529. With race conditions less than ideal, no one came close to Gagne’s best race lap of 2:10.998 from 2021.

As mentioned earlier, five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier is the rider with the most Superbike wins at Road America with his 10 victories, one better than Australian Mat Mladin and two better than Josh Hayes.

Active MotoAmerica racers with Superbike victories at Road America other than Beaubier and Hayes (who is now racing in the Supersport class) are Toni Elias, Jake Gagne, Mathew Scholtz, Cameron Petersen and Bobby Fong (who is now racing in the Mission King Of The Baggers class).

Jake Gagne’s two victories at Barber Motorsports Park were the 31st and 32nd of his Superbike career and moved him into a tie with Miguel Duhamel and Toni Elias for fourth on the all-time AMA Superbike win list.

Cameron Beaubier’s next Medallia Superbike win will be his 56th and will put him just five short of Josh Hayes, who sits second on the all-time list with 61 wins to Mat Mladin’s 82 Superbike victories.

Hayes, meanwhile, continues to chase the all-time AMA road race win record as he is currently tied with Miguel Duhamel with 86 wins across all classes. Hayes will be aboard his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in the two Supersport races at Road America. Beaubier, meanwhile, lurks in fourth on the all-time list with 76 wins – 10 behind Duhamel and Hayes.

As far as manufacturers go, Yamaha has the most wins at Road America with 26 followed by Suzuki with 18, Honda (12), Ducati (eight) and Kawasaki (four). Yamaha had won seven of eight races until Suzuki swept both races in 2019 with Toni Elias and Josh Herrin. In 2020, however, Beaubier and Yamaha chalked up three more wins before Bobby Fong gave Suzuki another victory in race two in the June event. In 2021, Jake Gagne gave Yamaha two more victories in America’s Dairyland and last year Mathew Scholtz and Cameron Petersen both earned their wins on Yamaha YZF-R1s.

Three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer won the first-ever AMA Superbike race at Road America in 1980. Spencer will be on hand this weekend in his new role as mentor/coach for Royal Enfield and its Build. Train. Race. program.

The two Medallia Superbike races will start at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The two races will be preceded by the Supersport races (2:10 p.m.) and followed by the two Mission King Of The Baggers races (4:05 p.m.).

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Westby Racing:

Speed Is The Need At Road America, And Scholtz And Westby Racing Are Hoping To Unleash It This Weekend

 

Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.
Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.

 

Tulsa, OK – May 31, 2023 – Round three of the 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship starts this Friday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and the annual visit to “America’s National Park of Speed” is always a highlight of the season for Mathew Scholtz and the entire Westby Racing team.

This year, the Road America round is even more highly anticipated than ever because of two very good reasons: 1) Mathew and the team are returning to the track where they notched a victory in Superbike race one last year, and 2) Road America’s 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course has been completely repaved. And motorcycle road racers like nothing better than newly paved, ribbony-smooth asphalt.

Mathew is currently ranked third in the Championship points standings behind Cameron Beaubier in second and Jake Gagne in third, and he knows that Road America is a critically important round, even at this early stage in the season.

“We’ve had success at Road America,” Mathew said. “And it’s a road course and location that I like a lot. There’s just something about racing in Wisconsin that suits me. It’s a horsepower track, where top speed plays an advantage. We’re hopeful that our new software package and engine build will do the trick this weekend.”

Superbike final qualifying is on Saturday morning at 10:45 CT, Superbike race one will go green on Saturday afternoon at 3:10 CT, and Superbike race two is on Sunday afternoon also at 3:10 CT. Both races will be broadcast live on MotoAmerica’s YouTube Channel.

For all the action from Road America, as it happens, subscribe to MotoAmerica Live+, which is MotoAmerica’s live streaming and on-demand service.

Meet Mathew, Get An Autographed Poster, And More

Mathew will be available for autographs during the Dunlop Hot Pit Walk & Autograph Session, scheduled for 11 to 11:40 a.m. Sunday on pit lane at Road America. He and the team will be handing out free posters and T-shirts, so don’t miss it.

Check Out The Westby Racing Sponsor Showcase

BrakeTech USA and Renthal Ltd are the featured team sponsors on display in the Westby Racing paddock area this race weekend, so be sure to stop by to say hello and learn about some of the companies that support the team.

For more updates about Westby Racing, including news, photos, and videos, visit www.WestbyRacing.com

Also, follow “Westby Racing” on your favorite social media sites.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Ducati:

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Head North to Road America to Challenge Grid Aboard Their Warhorse HSBK Ducati Panigales

 

Josh Herrin (left) and Xavi Fores (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati.
Josh Herrin (left) and Xavi Fores (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 31, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés head north to Wisconsin’s Road America, a long, four-mile circuit with 14 turns that has challenged the best of the best for over 60 years. The team arrives in Elkhart Lake following some dominating results last round for Forés and mixed results for Herrin.

During round 2 May 19-21 at Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park, Xavi Forés impressed at MotoAmerica’s first-ever Supersport “Extended” race, a 37-lap long race that occurred Saturday instead of the typical double race format.

Although he dealt with multiple red flags, the Spaniard made it look easy on the #12 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V2, grabbing his third-straight win in the MotoAmerica Supersport series. Barber’s race was double points, and Forés now has 100 points, 27 ahead of Kawasaki’s Stefano Mesa and 46 ahead of Yamaha’s Josh Hayes.

Herrin’s weekend at Barber didn’t go as smoothly as Forés. The 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion claimed sixth in both races aboard his #2 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 R, citing tire issues that affected most of the Superbike grid. Heading into round three of nine, Herrin is fifth in the point standings, 49 behind Yamaha’s Jake Gagne.

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V4 R – #2):

“Road America has always been an excellent track for me, and I think it’ll suit the Ducati V4 R pretty well, especially with the new pavement.” Herrin said. “We’re looking forward to getting to Road America and letting the V4 R show its strength, which is under hard braking and accelerating on the track’s long straightaways. Because we’re in Wisconsin, I also got a special cheese-themed helmet for this weekend that we’ll be rolling out on Friday. I’m also just as excited to go and hang out with all the fans in Wisconsin. There’s always a great crowd there, and hopefully, we can get some good results like we did in Atlanta.”

Xavi Forés (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V2 – #12):

“As usual, it will be another discovery weekend as this is another new track for me. Despite that, though, I feel really confident about some solid race performances as we head back into the Supersport Saturday/Sunday format rather than that one long race at Barber. I feel strong on the Panigale V2, especially on race pace. We have a good package! Hopefully, the weather will stay warm and nice, and we can enjoy another victory and more points.”

On-track action for the third round of the 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship kicks off Friday morning. Forés will take to the track for Supersport FP1 at 9:45 CDT a.m. on Friday, June 2, while Herrin will be on track for Superbike FP1 at 11:15 a.m.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This week’s podcast covers the Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started.

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

 

Aprilia All Stars At Misano Raises Money For Flood Relief Efforts

APRILIA AND THE PIAGGIO GROUP DONATE €200,000 TO THE CIVIL PROTECTION FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF EMILIA ROMAGNA AFFECTED BY THE FLOODS
 

THANKS TO OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND FANS WHO FLOCKED TO MISANO, APRILIA ALL STARS BRINGS SPECIAL AID TO EMILIA ROMAGNA’S MOTOR VALLEY

APRILIA RACING’S MOTOGP RIDERS WERE PROTAGONISTS OF THE SOLIDARITY RACE BOTH ON TRACK AND IN THE PADDOCK, IN AN EVENT FEATURING CHARITY AUCTIONS OF COVETED RACING MEMORABILIA

Misano Adriatico, 27 May 2023 – Aprilia fans produced a great show of support for Emilia Romagna whose Motor Valley holds a place in the heart of every bike racing enthusiast. More than fifteen thousand converged en masse to the Misano World Circuit paddock for the Aprilia All Stars, a major event for bike fans and a meeting of solidarity, aimed at providing specific aid to the flood-affected communities.

The festive motorcycling atmosphere of Aprilia All Stars proved a perfect match for the solidarity race, aided by the presence of the Italian Navy and their awe-inspiring helicopters, who have played a key role in the relief efforts in Emilia Romagna.

The thousands of fans were greeted by the on-track spectacle from the MotoGP riders featuring Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaró, Maverick Viñales, Lorenzo Savadori, Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. Rubbing shoulders with them were true legends of the calibre of Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi and Alex Gramigni, all world champions with Aprilia. Radio DeeJay and M2O were on hand to supply the entertainment to the paddock with music and events.

 

Aprilia MotoGP racers (from left) Raul Fernandez, Maverick Vinales, Aleix Espargaro, and Miguel Oliveira and Italian Navy helicopters participated in the event. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Aprilia MotoGP racers (from left) Raul Fernandez, Maverick Vinales, Aleix Espargaro, and Miguel Oliveira and Italian Navy helicopters participated in the event. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

 

The Piaggio Group and Aprilia have donated a sum of €10 for every bike enthusiast who showed up at Misano, adding to this the proceeds from the many fundraising initiatives involving riders and spectators in a true solidarity race, amounting to a final figure of €200,000 destined to go to Emilia Romagna’s Civil Protection.

Aprilia riders mucked in with the donation of racing equipment such as helmets, racing leathers and boots for the charity auctions. True and rare memorabilia – much of it highly coveted – was up for grabs, with bike fans making their contribution with bids and purchases, which even included the much sought-after official t-shirt of the event.

The extraordinary day of solidarity was accompanied by the usual on-track spectacle. Taking it in turns on the MWC track were performances from the RS-GPs, ridden by Aprilia MotoGP riders, RSV4 superbikes and right through to the legendary 250 2-strokes. As always, the quarter-litre displacements, which have filled the Aprilia trophy cabinet with 18 world titles and 143 GP wins, were among the bikes most sought after by the riders.

The highlight for MotoGP fans was, of course, the on-track display from the RS-GP 2023, Aprilia’s MotoGP star of the world championship.

For all bike fans, for groups of friends and also for the many families who flocked to the event, it was a fun-filled day of celebration, with activities ranging from tests of the 2023 Aprilia motorcycle range to the top-class entertainment emanating from the main stage throughout the day, courtesy of the stars of radio Deejay and M2O. Moreover, there was a fine live performance from Albertino, who turned the entire paddock into a dancefloor, as well as the draw that saw one lucky winner go home with a brand new Aprilia Tuareg 660.

Where To Ride In June: 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 June 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 June 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.

 

6/1                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

6/2                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/2                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Utah Motorsports Park, Grantsville, UT

6/2-3               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/2-3               MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/2-4               (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/2-4               MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/3                   Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Dawson, IL

6/3                   MRA New Racer School & Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/3                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/3                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/3-4               Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

6/3-4               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/3-4               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

6/3-4               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/3-4               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/3-4               MRA Series, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/3-4               N2 Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/3-4               NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR

6/3-4               Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/3-4               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/3-4               Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Weekend Camp)

6/3-4               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

6/3-4               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

6/3-4               Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/4                   ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays, Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

6/4                   Brake Free Track Time Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

6/4                   Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/4                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/5                   N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/5                   Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT

6/5-6               2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/5-6               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/6                   Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/6-7               ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/7                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/7                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/7-8               Premium Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/8                   Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/9                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/9                   ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/9                   Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, CA (Track Night)

6/9                   Evolve GT School and Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/9                   Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/9                  N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/9                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)

6/9-10             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN

6/9-11              EMRA Series (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, CA

6/9-11              OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/9-11              Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/9-11              WMRRA Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/10                 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/10                 (Dunlop) N2/WERA Endurance Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/10                 NJMinigp Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10                 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/10-11            ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/10-11            California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/10-11            CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

6/10-11            Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/10-11            Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)

6/10-11            RideSmart Motorcycle School, G2 Motorsports Park, Anna, TX

6/10-11            Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

6/10-11            Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/10-11            Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX

6/10-11            The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10-11            Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/10-11            USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/10-11            WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/Southeast Region, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/10-11            WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/10-13           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/11                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/11                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/11                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/11                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/11                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/11-12            Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/11-12            Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/12                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

6/12                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/12                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/12                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/12-13           California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/12-13           Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

6/12-13           Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/13                 USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH

6/13-15           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/13-15           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Canada, Minis), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

6/14                 Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH (Motorcycle Police Only)

6/14                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/14-15           Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/14-15           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/15                 HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

6/16                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/16                 Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/16                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/16                 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/16                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16                 UtahSBA New Racer Certification (NRC), Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16-17           SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/16-17           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/16-18           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

6/16-18           100th Loudon Classic, NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/16-18           N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

6/16-18           OMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/16-18           WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/17                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Du Quoin Mile, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IL

6/17                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/17                 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

6/17                 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/17-18            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/17-18           American Supercamp (Dirt Track Schools), Eaton, CO

6/17-18           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/17-18           CCS Mid-Atlantic/Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/17-18           Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

6/17-18           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/17-18            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/17-18           RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/17-18           SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

6/17-18           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/17-18           TrackDaz Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/18                 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

6/18                 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

6/18-19           HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

6/19-20           Track Time Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/19-20           Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/20                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/20-22           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/21                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/21                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/21-23           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/23                 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/23                 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/23-24           Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/23-25           (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/23-25           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/23-25           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/23-25           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/24                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH

6/24                 NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ

6/24                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/24                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/24-25           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/24-25           Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/24-25           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/24-25           Fast Line Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/24-25           FIM MiniGP Canada Series (Canada, Minis), Greg Moore Raceway, Chilliwack, BC

6/24-25           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days (Canada), Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

6/24-25           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

6/24-25           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

6/23-25           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/24-25           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/24-25           NJMiniGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-25           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/24-25           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-26           Tony’s Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

6/25                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/25                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/25                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/25                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/26                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/26                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/26                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/26                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/26-27           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/26-27           Total Control Training, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA – ARC Level I

6/27-28           Yamaha Champions Riding School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/27-29           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Advanced Summer Camp)

6/28                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/28                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/29                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/29-30           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/29-30           Total Control Training, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA – ARC Level I

6/30                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/30                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/30                 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/30-7/1          CMRA Series (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

6/30-7/2          CMRA Series MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/30-7/2          CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/30-7/3          Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

Isle Of Man TT: Hickman Fastest Tuesday At 132.079 MPH

HICKMAN HITS 132 ON SECOND DAY OF TT 2023

Peter Hickman set the quickest lap on the second night of qualifying at the Isle of Man TT Races with the FHO Racing BMW rider lapping at 132.079mph on his FHO Racing BMW Superbike. That was a second quicker than Dean Harrison (DAO Racing Kawasaki) with Michael Dunlop a further second back on the Hawk Racing Honda.

Dunlop did, however, top the Superstock class after lapping at 131.843mph with Ben and Tom Birchall fastest in the Sidecar class with a lap of 118.316mph on their Steadplan/Hager LCR Honda.

With clear blue skies and sunshine once more, riders were warned of the bright sun on the west part of the circuit, including at Union Mills, Ballagarey and the Hawthorn, and it was Harrison who was first away on his Superbike followed by Dunlop who opted for his Superstock machine first time out.

Next to go were David Johnson, Jamie Coward, James Hillier, Josh Brookes, Michael Rutter, Peter Hickman, Davey Todd and Hickman and it was Harrison who was first to complete a lap at 131.974mph with Dunlop only a fraction slower on his Superstock Honda after lapping at 131.843mph.

Hickman was quickest on the opening lap though with a speed of 132.079mph, the first man to break the 132mph barrier this week, whilst Conor Cummins (130.924mph) slotted into third on the Superbike leaderboard ahead of his Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team-mate Todd (129.920mph), Coward (128.488mph) and Hillier (128.029mph).

Brookes, meanwhile, was second quickest in the Superstock category at 126.282mph with newcomers Erno Kostamo and Matthieu Lagrive lapping at 114.976mph and 111.560mph respectively.

Second time around and speeds were slightly slower with Hickman again the quickest at 131.712mph with Harrison lapping at 131.351mph. Dunlop switched to his Superbike and posted a speed of 131.141mph but Todd (129.261mph) and Coward (129.60mph) were two riders who managed to improve. Cummins was out of luck though, the Manxman reported to have stopped at the 33rd Milestone.

Hillier was another to improve, at 128.189mph, with Julian Trummer impressing on the WH Racing with Dynobike BMW at 124.247mph. Shaun Anderson was up to third on the Superstock leaderboard at 125.841mph just ahead of Mike Browne, the Cork man lapping at 125.745mph.

Hickman, Harrison and Hillier all went out for a third lap on their Superstock machines with Harrison posting a lap of exactly 125mph but Hickman experienced problems and pulled off the course at Ballacraine. Speeds were all reduced though due to the setting sun but also due to yellow flags being displayed from the Bottom of Barregarrow to Kirk Michael after Mark Goodings’ bike expired.

Oil on the course, led to the evening’s Supersport and Supertwin session being cancelled and it was 8.25pm before the Sidecar class got underway.

The Birchalls were first to complete a lap at 116.828mph ahead of Pete Founds/Jevan Walmsley (116.110mph) and Gary Bryan/Phil Hyde (110.146mph) with Tim Reeves/Mark Wilkes completing their first lap of the week at 109.623mph.

Second time around and the Birchalls really upped their tempo with a speed of 118.316mph and although Founds/Walmsley didn’t go any quicker, Reeves/Wilkes did with a lap of 112.338mph. Steve and Matty Ramsden were also above the 110mph barrier with their lap of 110.236mph putting them fourth quickest on the night.

Tomorrow’s qualifying session is set to get under at 18:30. However following the disruption to this evening’s qualifying session, a revised schedule has been announced. Click here to view tomorrow’s schedule.

MotoAmerica: Injured Petersen Will Try To Ride, Hayes On Standby At Road America

Cameron Petersen (45). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Yamaha.
Cameron Petersen (45). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Yamaha.

Petersen Eager to Get Rolling at Road America

Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen injured his wrist during a team test but is planning to ride this weekend at Road America for MotoAmerica Superbike

MARIETTA, Ga. – May 31, 2023 – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Cameron Petersen aims to line up this weekend for MotoAmerica Superbike Round 3 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, despite a wrist injury.

Petersen has been working on returning to full fitness after his crash last Monday at Barber Motorsports Park during a team test. While not back to 100%, he looks to join his teammate Jake Gagne on the grid at Road America. In the event that the South African has to withdraw from the third round of the championship, four-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will ride for the team in addition to continuing his title campaign in Supersport aboard the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6.

Richard Stanboli – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing Team Manager

“Cam injured his wrist at our test last week, but the plan is for him to ride this weekend at Road America. We asked Josh Hayes if he would be able to fill in for Cam just in case he had to withdraw, which will still give us the two-rider feedback that has helped us stay competitive. We thank Josh for being there to step in if we need him. We’re looking forward to the weekend. It should be some good racing for the cheesehead fans in Wisconsin.”

Cameron Petersen – Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing

“It’s going to be interesting to see how the new surface feels, but I’m really excited to ride the R1 around this awesome track. Although I’m still working on getting back to 100% after my crash at the test, I’m feeling pretty good and looking to give it my all this weekend.”

Josh Hayes – Squid Hunter Racing/Yamaha

“I’m thankful to be part of the Yamaha family and thankful that they trust me to ride the motorcycle. Cam is the priority here. The plan is for him to ride, and I hope he can race this weekend. My primary focus is the 600 and the Supersport title, but I’m happy to help the team if they need me because we are all a family.”

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

ASRA: Babuska, Humphreys, Moore, Yancoskie Win At Summit Point

Frankie Babuska, Jr. (723) leads Mark Heckles at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Frankie Babuska, Jr. (723) leads Mark Heckles at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.

Memorial Day weekend racing at Summit Point Motorsports Park was great! The weather held out for Frankie Babuska, Jr. to take first place in ASRA Superstock on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR just ahead of Mark Heckles and Will Gawler.

The ASRA Sportbike race was won by Gary Yancoskie on his Kawasaki ZX-6R. Yancoskie was followed by Ryan Jones and Dorsey Birch.
Gary Yancoskie (521). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Gary Yancoskie (521). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
ASRA Thunderbike was won by Spencer Humphreys over Arnold Hastings and Paul Dougherty, who were right behind Humphreys in second and third place, respectively.
Spencer Humphreys (65). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Spencer Humphreys (65). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
Mikayla Moore won the ASRA 400 race on her Kawasaki Ninja 400, edging out Luigi Mora and Matthew Chapin.
ASRA 400 race winner Mikayla Moore (center) on the podium with runner-up Luigi Mora (left) and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (right). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
ASRA 400 race winner Mikayla Moore (center) on the podium with runner-up Luigi Mora (left) and third-place finisher Matthew Chapin (right). Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
For full results go to www.asraracing.com

Royal Enfield Offering Special Pricing To Motorcycle Riding Schools

The new Hunter 350 is one of the models Royal Enfield is offering to riding schools at special prices. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
The new Hunter 350 is one of the models Royal Enfield is offering to riding schools at special prices. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

Royal Enfield Offers Popular Models to Motorcycle Riding Schools

MILWAUKEE — Royal Enfield has kicked off a new program that will offer three of its
acclaimed new motorcycle models to riding schools throughout the United States. Now available at special prices for training new riders through Motorcycle Safety Foundation-endorsed schools, the Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Scram 411 are exemplary motorcycles that instinctively support the mission of learning to ride safely and with confidence.

“Rider training is key to the growth of motorcycling in America,” said Ron Luttrell, VP of Sales and Dealer Development for Royal Enfield – North America. “We’ve been experiencing some truly impressive expansion nationwide, and we attribute a lot of that success to more than just a great lineup of approachable motorcycles, but a customer base that truly cares about pure motorcycling.”

To celebrate May as Motorcycle Safety Month, the sales program will allow riding schools to purchase a fleet of Royal Enfield motorcycles through their local dealers with special pricing, including maintenance packages to keep the bikes fresh and in continued school use. The Hunter 350, Meteor 350 and Scram 411 share an accessible appeal, designed and engineered for riders to experience the kind of performance and exhilaration that comes with the skills maturity that rider training courses can offer.

“Motorcycle riding academies and safety schools educate tens of thousands of riders each year, training riders across the skill spectrum,” said Krishnan Ramaswamy, President and Business Head – Americas Region. “Royal Enfield is committed to putting the dreams of new riders within reach and keeping riders’ skills sharp, so we’re proud to work with our dealer network to support riding schools nationwide.”

Motorcycle training schools can learn more about Royal Enfield’s riding school product and pricing online at www.royalenfieldna.com/msf

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is
developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the
contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Hunter 350, Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit:

www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/

www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA

www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica

MotoAmerica: How To Watch All The Action From Road America

The Mission King Of The Baggers (KOTB) series is back in action this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as part of the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest At Monterey. Here, Tyler O'Hara (29) is seen leading Jeremy McWilliams (99), Travis Wyman (10), and Kyle Wyman (1) during the KOTB race at Road America. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Tyler O'Hara (29) leading Jeremy McWilliams (99), Travis Wyman (10), and Kyle Wyman (1) during the Mission King Of The Baggers race at Road America in 2022. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

MotoAmerica: How To Watch MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America

It’s All Here: How To Not Miss A Bit Of The Action

Everything you need to know to watch the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road America.

 

AHRMA: Joyce, Spargo Split Vintage Cup Wins At Heartland Motorsports Park

Tim Joyce (309). Photo by Joshua Mages Photography, courtesy AHRMA.
Tim Joyce (309). Photo by Joshua Mages Photography, courtesy AHRMA.

Spargo and Joyce Swap AHRMA Wins in the Heartland of America

(May 31, Knoxville, TN)  A two-stroke versus four-stroke duel that started in the 70’s continues forty years later in the 2023 American Historic Motorcycle Racing Associations (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.

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

The fifth and sixth rounds of the 2023 Bridgestone Tires National Road racing series landed squarely in the middle of America at the Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS.

The F750 podium both days featured one of the largest and one of the smallest motorcycle manufacturers with Christopher Spargo on a Yamaha RD400, Tim Joyce on NYC Norton’s Seely NRE (Nourish Racing Engineering), and Brian Filo riding a Yamaha XS 650 punched out to 750cc in a custom road racing chassis.

In previous years, lap times for the front-runners in the class were just below the 2 minute mark.  On Saturday, Joyce and Spargo turned laps in in the 1:55 range – an impressive feat when racing motorcycles with pre-1972 specifications.  Joyce and Spargo traded the lead several times.  Spargo had better acceleration out of the corners and used it to his advantage through the last series of turns to take the lead and prevent Joyce from drafting for the win.

“This year’s Vintage Cup races at Kansas provided all the action we had hoped for, as I believe the top four riders cut laps faster than last year’s F750 winning time.  No doubt the riders are digging deep and making their best efforts, ” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board.

While there was excitement happening up front, there was a three-bike dual for third place between Filo, Colton Roberts on a Yamaha RD400 and Jeff Hargis riding a Yamaha XS 750.  Filo was able to secure the third place position and held on to it for the checkered flag taking the third step on the podium.

The rest of the field consisted of a spectrum of motorcycles unlike any other class, with Brian Larrabure on a beautiful Ducati 750SS Imola replica, Walt Fulton on a vintage Harley XR750 and Patrick Hanson on a BSA Lightning.

The balance of the grid included, in order of finishing, Larrabure, Mike Dixon riding a 1970 Yamaha XS, Dan Sokolich on his Yamaha RD400, Fulton and Hanson.

For the race on Sunday, Joyce got the hole shot and led flag to flag putting in a series of laps in the low 1:53 range.  Spargo responded with a 1:52.8 time for the last lap, but it was too little too late, with Joyce taking the checkered for the win and Spargo close behind in second place.

The fight for third was similar to Saturday with Filo, Roberts and Hargis duking it out with Filo taking the checkered for third followed by Roberts in fourth and Hargis in fifth.  The rest of the field finished in the following order:  Larrabure, David Crussell, racing a 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Dixon, Sokolich, Fulton and Hanson.

“As the class sponsor, I try to be as objective as possible, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I didn’t want NYC Norton’s rider, Tim Joyce, to go out and put on a good show,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton.  “I want to acknowledge Chris Spargo for turning this into a legitimate dog fight and living up to the NYC Norton slogan showing that you can’t fake a fast lap and no one is going to be able to phone this championship in.”

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.

Highlights from each Formula 750 race will be reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

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

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

 

1 –       Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

2 –       Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley NRE 750, Springfield, VT

3 –       Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

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

5 –       Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 –       Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

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

8 –       Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

9 –       Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

10 –    Patrick Hanson, 1970 BSA Lightning, West Bend, WI,

 

Sunday, March 28, 2023

 

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

2 –   Christopher Spargo, 1976 Yamaha RD400,

3 –   Brian Filo, 1972 Yamaha XS650, Livermore, CA

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

5 –   Jeff Hargis, 1972 Yamaha XS 650, Battle Creek, MI

6 –   Brian Larrabure, 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS, Calabasas, CA

7 –   David Crussell, 1972 Kawasaki H2R, Pleasanton, CA,

8 –   Michael Dixon, 1970 Yamaha XS, Wataga, IL

9 –   Dan Sokolich, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Washington, MO

10 – Walt Fulton, 1970 Harley Davidson XR, Montrose, CO

 

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.  With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.

MotoAmerica: Road America’s Repaved Four-Mile Course Awaits (Updated)

Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jake Gagne (1), as seen earlier this year at Barber Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

It’s Sure To Be Fast Times At Road America With MotoAmerica

A Repaved Road America Should Bear Record Speeds In Wisconsin For The Men Of The Medallia Superbike Championship
 

IRVINE, CA (May 31, 2023) – Although a new lap record on the fast and newly repaved Road America this coming weekend is almost a given, the rest of the results from the MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship weekend on the four-mile circuit located on the outskirts of the lakeside resort town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, promise to be anything but a certainty.

While Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Jake Gagne arrives in Wisconsin with a three-race win streak and a 21-point lead in the championship, there’s already talk of Road America, with its two long straightaways, being a track that will favor the fast but not-so-nimble BMW M 1000 RR and the also-fast Ducati Panigale V4 R over the steadfast Yamaha YZF-R1. There’s also the fact that the top gun thus far on the BMW is none other than five-time Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier, who also happens to be the all-time winningest rider at Road America with his 10 Superbike victories at “America’s National Park of Speed.”

But first things first and the first thing that’s talked about with the Medallia Superbike Championship is the man atop the series standings and that man is Gagne. Although the two-time defending class champion had issues last year at Road America that resulted in him finishing a lackluster (for him) fifth and fourth in the two races after arriving on a three-race win streak, Gagne rarely finishes off the podium and he’s yet to do so thus far in 2023.

Beaten in the opening race of the season by Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Beaubier and the BMW, Gagne has won the past three races (race two at Road Atlanta and both races at Barber Motorsports Park a few short weeks ago) and arrives, as always, as the rider to beat.

Beaubier finished off the podium for the first time in race one at Barber but bounced back with a fighting third in race two. He comes to Road America trailing Gagne by 21 points, 95-74, and needs to turn the tables on his former teammate to make the gap more manageable.

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz, who won race two last year at Road America on his Yamaha YZF-R1, is third in the title chase coming into Road America, a further 11 points behind Gagne and 14 points ahead of Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin.

Herrin has one podium finish in the four races held thus far, but Road America should be a good track for the Panigale V4 R to stretch its legs. Last year, Danilo Petrucci put the Italian bike on the podium twice at Road America and led the championship when the series left Wisconsin.

Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante is off to a good start in his sophomore season on the Suzuki GSX-R1000R Superbike as he seems to gain confidence with every race. The former MotoAmerica Supersport Champion finished fourth the last time he threw his leg over the Suzuki in race two at Barber. He trails Herrin by just six points.

Gagne’s teammate Cameron Petersen has had a difficult start to his 2023 season, and it got worse on the Monday after Barber when he crashed during a test day and suffered a wrist injury. Petersen, with a fourth and a second in the two races he did finish, is 62 points behind his teammate after two DNFs in four races.

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Corey Alexander is tied with Petersen in points with his consistent start to his first full-time Medallia Superbike season. Alexander is just one point better than his teammate PJ Jacobsen, who joins Petersen as the only two riders in the top 10 to card a DNF. Jacobsen’s DNF came in the first race of the season when he crashed out of race one at Road Atlanta.

Vision Wheel ECSTAR Suzuki’s Toni Elias is also off to a slow start with and uncharacteristic seventh-, eighth-, 13th- and ninth-place finishes in the four races. Elias is ninth in the series standings, four points behind Jacobsen and four ahead of Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim.

Pre-Road America Superbike Notes

Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha’s Cameron Petersen were victorious in last year’s two races at Road America, though it was Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci who left with the biggest points haul (and the championship points lead) after second and third-place finishes on the Panigale V4 R in 2022.

Although Jake Gagne was off the podium in both races last year, he did start the two races from pole position, though his 2:10.617 qualifying time was just off his lap record from 2021 of 2:10.529. With race conditions less than ideal, no one came close to Gagne’s best race lap of 2:10.998 from 2021.

As mentioned earlier, five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier is the rider with the most Superbike wins at Road America with his 10 victories, one better than Australian Mat Mladin and two better than Josh Hayes.

Active MotoAmerica racers with Superbike victories at Road America other than Beaubier and Hayes (who is now racing in the Supersport class) are Toni Elias, Jake Gagne, Mathew Scholtz, Cameron Petersen and Bobby Fong (who is now racing in the Mission King Of The Baggers class).

Jake Gagne’s two victories at Barber Motorsports Park were the 31st and 32nd of his Superbike career and moved him into a tie with Miguel Duhamel and Toni Elias for fourth on the all-time AMA Superbike win list.

Cameron Beaubier’s next Medallia Superbike win will be his 56th and will put him just five short of Josh Hayes, who sits second on the all-time list with 61 wins to Mat Mladin’s 82 Superbike victories.

Hayes, meanwhile, continues to chase the all-time AMA road race win record as he is currently tied with Miguel Duhamel with 86 wins across all classes. Hayes will be aboard his Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in the two Supersport races at Road America. Beaubier, meanwhile, lurks in fourth on the all-time list with 76 wins – 10 behind Duhamel and Hayes.

As far as manufacturers go, Yamaha has the most wins at Road America with 26 followed by Suzuki with 18, Honda (12), Ducati (eight) and Kawasaki (four). Yamaha had won seven of eight races until Suzuki swept both races in 2019 with Toni Elias and Josh Herrin. In 2020, however, Beaubier and Yamaha chalked up three more wins before Bobby Fong gave Suzuki another victory in race two in the June event. In 2021, Jake Gagne gave Yamaha two more victories in America’s Dairyland and last year Mathew Scholtz and Cameron Petersen both earned their wins on Yamaha YZF-R1s.

Three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer won the first-ever AMA Superbike race at Road America in 1980. Spencer will be on hand this weekend in his new role as mentor/coach for Royal Enfield and its Build. Train. Race. program.

The two Medallia Superbike races will start at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The two races will be preceded by the Supersport races (2:10 p.m.) and followed by the two Mission King Of The Baggers races (4:05 p.m.).

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Westby Racing:

Speed Is The Need At Road America, And Scholtz And Westby Racing Are Hoping To Unleash It This Weekend

 

Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.
Mathew Scholtz (11). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Westby Racing.

 

Tulsa, OK – May 31, 2023 – Round three of the 2023 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship starts this Friday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and the annual visit to “America’s National Park of Speed” is always a highlight of the season for Mathew Scholtz and the entire Westby Racing team.

This year, the Road America round is even more highly anticipated than ever because of two very good reasons: 1) Mathew and the team are returning to the track where they notched a victory in Superbike race one last year, and 2) Road America’s 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course has been completely repaved. And motorcycle road racers like nothing better than newly paved, ribbony-smooth asphalt.

Mathew is currently ranked third in the Championship points standings behind Cameron Beaubier in second and Jake Gagne in third, and he knows that Road America is a critically important round, even at this early stage in the season.

“We’ve had success at Road America,” Mathew said. “And it’s a road course and location that I like a lot. There’s just something about racing in Wisconsin that suits me. It’s a horsepower track, where top speed plays an advantage. We’re hopeful that our new software package and engine build will do the trick this weekend.”

Superbike final qualifying is on Saturday morning at 10:45 CT, Superbike race one will go green on Saturday afternoon at 3:10 CT, and Superbike race two is on Sunday afternoon also at 3:10 CT. Both races will be broadcast live on MotoAmerica’s YouTube Channel.

For all the action from Road America, as it happens, subscribe to MotoAmerica Live+, which is MotoAmerica’s live streaming and on-demand service.

Meet Mathew, Get An Autographed Poster, And More

Mathew will be available for autographs during the Dunlop Hot Pit Walk & Autograph Session, scheduled for 11 to 11:40 a.m. Sunday on pit lane at Road America. He and the team will be handing out free posters and T-shirts, so don’t miss it.

Check Out The Westby Racing Sponsor Showcase

BrakeTech USA and Renthal Ltd are the featured team sponsors on display in the Westby Racing paddock area this race weekend, so be sure to stop by to say hello and learn about some of the companies that support the team.

For more updates about Westby Racing, including news, photos, and videos, visit www.WestbyRacing.com

Also, follow “Westby Racing” on your favorite social media sites.

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Ducati:

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés Head North to Road America to Challenge Grid Aboard Their Warhorse HSBK Ducati Panigales

 

Josh Herrin (left) and Xavi Fores (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati.
Josh Herrin (left) and Xavi Fores (right). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Ducati.

 

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 31, 2023 — The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo of Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés head north to Wisconsin’s Road America, a long, four-mile circuit with 14 turns that has challenged the best of the best for over 60 years. The team arrives in Elkhart Lake following some dominating results last round for Forés and mixed results for Herrin.

During round 2 May 19-21 at Alabama’s Barber Motorsports Park, Xavi Forés impressed at MotoAmerica’s first-ever Supersport “Extended” race, a 37-lap long race that occurred Saturday instead of the typical double race format.

Although he dealt with multiple red flags, the Spaniard made it look easy on the #12 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V2, grabbing his third-straight win in the MotoAmerica Supersport series. Barber’s race was double points, and Forés now has 100 points, 27 ahead of Kawasaki’s Stefano Mesa and 46 ahead of Yamaha’s Josh Hayes.

Herrin’s weekend at Barber didn’t go as smoothly as Forés. The 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion claimed sixth in both races aboard his #2 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V4 R, citing tire issues that affected most of the Superbike grid. Heading into round three of nine, Herrin is fifth in the point standings, 49 behind Yamaha’s Jake Gagne.

Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V4 R – #2):

“Road America has always been an excellent track for me, and I think it’ll suit the Ducati V4 R pretty well, especially with the new pavement.” Herrin said. “We’re looking forward to getting to Road America and letting the V4 R show its strength, which is under hard braking and accelerating on the track’s long straightaways. Because we’re in Wisconsin, I also got a special cheese-themed helmet for this weekend that we’ll be rolling out on Friday. I’m also just as excited to go and hang out with all the fans in Wisconsin. There’s always a great crowd there, and hopefully, we can get some good results like we did in Atlanta.”

Xavi Forés (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC – Ducati Panigale V2 – #12):

“As usual, it will be another discovery weekend as this is another new track for me. Despite that, though, I feel really confident about some solid race performances as we head back into the Supersport Saturday/Sunday format rather than that one long race at Barber. I feel strong on the Panigale V2, especially on race pace. We have a good package! Hopefully, the weather will stay warm and nice, and we can enjoy another victory and more points.”

On-track action for the third round of the 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship kicks off Friday morning. Forés will take to the track for Supersport FP1 at 9:45 CDT a.m. on Friday, June 2, while Herrin will be on track for Superbike FP1 at 11:15 a.m.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: The Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (left) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (right) in the paddock at Jerez. Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.
Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (left) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (right) in the paddock at Jerez. Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This week’s podcast covers the Isle of Man TT – Where MotoGP Started.

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

 

Aprilia All Stars At Misano Raises Money For Flood Relief Efforts

Aprilia enthusiasts arrive at Misano World Circuit for the Aprilia All Stars events. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Aprilia enthusiasts arrive at Misano World Circuit for the Aprilia All Stars events. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

APRILIA AND THE PIAGGIO GROUP DONATE €200,000 TO THE CIVIL PROTECTION FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF EMILIA ROMAGNA AFFECTED BY THE FLOODS
 

THANKS TO OVER FIFTEEN THOUSAND FANS WHO FLOCKED TO MISANO, APRILIA ALL STARS BRINGS SPECIAL AID TO EMILIA ROMAGNA’S MOTOR VALLEY

APRILIA RACING’S MOTOGP RIDERS WERE PROTAGONISTS OF THE SOLIDARITY RACE BOTH ON TRACK AND IN THE PADDOCK, IN AN EVENT FEATURING CHARITY AUCTIONS OF COVETED RACING MEMORABILIA

Misano Adriatico, 27 May 2023 – Aprilia fans produced a great show of support for Emilia Romagna whose Motor Valley holds a place in the heart of every bike racing enthusiast. More than fifteen thousand converged en masse to the Misano World Circuit paddock for the Aprilia All Stars, a major event for bike fans and a meeting of solidarity, aimed at providing specific aid to the flood-affected communities.

The festive motorcycling atmosphere of Aprilia All Stars proved a perfect match for the solidarity race, aided by the presence of the Italian Navy and their awe-inspiring helicopters, who have played a key role in the relief efforts in Emilia Romagna.

The thousands of fans were greeted by the on-track spectacle from the MotoGP riders featuring Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaró, Maverick Viñales, Lorenzo Savadori, Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. Rubbing shoulders with them were true legends of the calibre of Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi and Alex Gramigni, all world champions with Aprilia. Radio DeeJay and M2O were on hand to supply the entertainment to the paddock with music and events.

 

Aprilia MotoGP racers (from left) Raul Fernandez, Maverick Vinales, Aleix Espargaro, and Miguel Oliveira and Italian Navy helicopters participated in the event. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Aprilia MotoGP racers (from left) Raul Fernandez, Maverick Vinales, Aleix Espargaro, and Miguel Oliveira and Italian Navy helicopters participated in the event. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

 

The Piaggio Group and Aprilia have donated a sum of €10 for every bike enthusiast who showed up at Misano, adding to this the proceeds from the many fundraising initiatives involving riders and spectators in a true solidarity race, amounting to a final figure of €200,000 destined to go to Emilia Romagna’s Civil Protection.

Aprilia riders mucked in with the donation of racing equipment such as helmets, racing leathers and boots for the charity auctions. True and rare memorabilia – much of it highly coveted – was up for grabs, with bike fans making their contribution with bids and purchases, which even included the much sought-after official t-shirt of the event.

The extraordinary day of solidarity was accompanied by the usual on-track spectacle. Taking it in turns on the MWC track were performances from the RS-GPs, ridden by Aprilia MotoGP riders, RSV4 superbikes and right through to the legendary 250 2-strokes. As always, the quarter-litre displacements, which have filled the Aprilia trophy cabinet with 18 world titles and 143 GP wins, were among the bikes most sought after by the riders.

The highlight for MotoGP fans was, of course, the on-track display from the RS-GP 2023, Aprilia’s MotoGP star of the world championship.

For all bike fans, for groups of friends and also for the many families who flocked to the event, it was a fun-filled day of celebration, with activities ranging from tests of the 2023 Aprilia motorcycle range to the top-class entertainment emanating from the main stage throughout the day, courtesy of the stars of radio Deejay and M2O. Moreover, there was a fine live performance from Albertino, who turned the entire paddock into a dancefloor, as well as the draw that saw one lucky winner go home with a brand new Aprilia Tuareg 660.

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

California Superbike School students in action at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy California Superbike School.
California Superbike School students in action at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo by etechphoto.com, courtesy California Superbike School.

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

 

6/1                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

6/2                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/2                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Utah Motorsports Park, Grantsville, UT

6/2-3               Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/2-3               MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/2-4               (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/2-4               MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/3                   Central Illinois Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Dawson, IL

6/3                   MRA New Racer School & Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/3                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/3                   SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/3-4               Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

6/3-4               Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/3-4               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA

6/3-4               Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/3-4               Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, AB

6/3-4               MRA Series, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

6/3-4               N2 Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/3-4               NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Mac Track, McMinnville, OR

6/3-4               Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/3-4               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/3-4               Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Weekend Camp)

6/3-4               RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

6/3-4               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

6/3-4               Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/4                   ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays, Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

6/4                   Brake Free Track Time Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

6/4                   Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/4                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/5                   N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/5                   Penguin Riding School, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT

6/5-6               2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/5-6               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/6                   Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/6-7               ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/7                   Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/7                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/7-8               Premium Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/8                   Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/9                   2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/9                   ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/9                   Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, CA (Track Night)

6/9                   Evolve GT School and Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/9                   Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/9                  N2 Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/9                   Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI (Bike Night)

6/9-10             Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN

6/9-11              EMRA Series (Canada), Rad Torque Raceway, Edmonton, CA

6/9-11              OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/9-11              Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/9-11              WMRRA Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/10                 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/10                 (Dunlop) N2/WERA Endurance Series, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/10                 NJMinigp Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10                 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/10-11            ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

6/10-11            California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/10-11            CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

6/10-11            Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

6/10-11            Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)

6/10-11            RideSmart Motorcycle School, G2 Motorsports Park, Anna, TX

6/10-11            Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

6/10-11            Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Gingerman Raceway, S. Haven, MI

6/10-11            Texas Mini Grand Prix Series (Minis), Gulf Coast Kartway, Katy, TX

6/10-11            The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/10-11            Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/10-11            USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/10-11            WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/Southeast Region, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

6/10-11            WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/10-13           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

6/11                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/11                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/11                 Legion Moto Trackdays, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo, CO

6/11                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/11                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/11-12            Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/11-12            Motogladiator Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/12                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

6/12                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/12                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/12                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

6/12-13           California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/12-13           Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

6/12-13           Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/13                 USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), Tower Hill Climb, Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH

6/13-15           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/13-15           Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Canada, Minis), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

6/14                 Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH (Motorcycle Police Only)

6/14                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/14-15           Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/14-15           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/15                 HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

6/16                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/16                 Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

6/16                 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/16                 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/16                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16                 UtahSBA New Racer Certification (NRC), Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/16-17           SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

6/16-17           Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/16-18           Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

6/16-18           100th Loudon Classic, NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

6/16-18           N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

6/16-18           OMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/16-18           WMRRA Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/17                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Du Quoin Mile, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IL

6/17                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/17                 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

6/17                 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

6/17-18            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/17-18           American Supercamp (Dirt Track Schools), Eaton, CO

6/17-18           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/17-18           CCS Mid-Atlantic/Southeast Roadracing Championship Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/17-18           Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

6/17-18           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

6/17-18            PanAmerican Superbike Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/17-18           RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/17-18           SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

6/17-18           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

6/17-18           TrackDaz Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/18                 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

6/18                 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

6/18-19           HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

6/19-20           Track Time Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/19-20           Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/20                 MotoCorsa Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

6/20-22           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Summer Camp)

6/21                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/21                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/21-23           Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

6/23                 2 Wheels Track Days, Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA

6/23                 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/23-24           Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

6/23-25           (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/23-25           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

6/23-25           Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/23-25           SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

6/24                 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH

6/24                 NJMiniGP (Minis) Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Avenger), Millville, NJ

6/24                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

6/24                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/24-25           2 Wheels Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

6/24-25           Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

6/24-25           Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

6/24-25           Fast Line Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

6/24-25           FIM MiniGP Canada Series (Canada, Minis), Greg Moore Raceway, Chilliwack, BC

6/24-25           Higgy’s On The Track Track Days (Canada), Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, Duncan, BC

6/24-25           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

6/24-25           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

6/23-25           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/24-25           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

6/24-25           NJMiniGP Series (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-25           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

6/24-25           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/24-26           Tony’s Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

6/25                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/25                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

6/25                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

6/25                 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

6/26                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/26                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/26                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

6/26                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

6/26-27           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/26-27           Total Control Training, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA – ARC Level I

6/27-28           Yamaha Champions Riding School, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/27-29           Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Advanced Summer Camp)

6/28                 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

6/28                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

6/29                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

6/29-30           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

6/29-30           Total Control Training, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA – ARC Level I

6/30                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

6/30                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/30                 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

6/30-7/1          CMRA Series (Canada), Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

6/30-7/2          CMRA Series MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX

6/30-7/2          CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

6/30-7/3          Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

Isle Of Man TT: Hickman Fastest Tuesday At 132.079 MPH

Peter Hickman (10). Photo courtesy Isle of Man TT Press Office.
Peter Hickman (10). Photo courtesy Isle of Man TT Press Office.

HICKMAN HITS 132 ON SECOND DAY OF TT 2023

Peter Hickman set the quickest lap on the second night of qualifying at the Isle of Man TT Races with the FHO Racing BMW rider lapping at 132.079mph on his FHO Racing BMW Superbike. That was a second quicker than Dean Harrison (DAO Racing Kawasaki) with Michael Dunlop a further second back on the Hawk Racing Honda.

Dunlop did, however, top the Superstock class after lapping at 131.843mph with Ben and Tom Birchall fastest in the Sidecar class with a lap of 118.316mph on their Steadplan/Hager LCR Honda.

With clear blue skies and sunshine once more, riders were warned of the bright sun on the west part of the circuit, including at Union Mills, Ballagarey and the Hawthorn, and it was Harrison who was first away on his Superbike followed by Dunlop who opted for his Superstock machine first time out.

Next to go were David Johnson, Jamie Coward, James Hillier, Josh Brookes, Michael Rutter, Peter Hickman, Davey Todd and Hickman and it was Harrison who was first to complete a lap at 131.974mph with Dunlop only a fraction slower on his Superstock Honda after lapping at 131.843mph.

Hickman was quickest on the opening lap though with a speed of 132.079mph, the first man to break the 132mph barrier this week, whilst Conor Cummins (130.924mph) slotted into third on the Superbike leaderboard ahead of his Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team-mate Todd (129.920mph), Coward (128.488mph) and Hillier (128.029mph).

Brookes, meanwhile, was second quickest in the Superstock category at 126.282mph with newcomers Erno Kostamo and Matthieu Lagrive lapping at 114.976mph and 111.560mph respectively.

Second time around and speeds were slightly slower with Hickman again the quickest at 131.712mph with Harrison lapping at 131.351mph. Dunlop switched to his Superbike and posted a speed of 131.141mph but Todd (129.261mph) and Coward (129.60mph) were two riders who managed to improve. Cummins was out of luck though, the Manxman reported to have stopped at the 33rd Milestone.

Hillier was another to improve, at 128.189mph, with Julian Trummer impressing on the WH Racing with Dynobike BMW at 124.247mph. Shaun Anderson was up to third on the Superstock leaderboard at 125.841mph just ahead of Mike Browne, the Cork man lapping at 125.745mph.

Hickman, Harrison and Hillier all went out for a third lap on their Superstock machines with Harrison posting a lap of exactly 125mph but Hickman experienced problems and pulled off the course at Ballacraine. Speeds were all reduced though due to the setting sun but also due to yellow flags being displayed from the Bottom of Barregarrow to Kirk Michael after Mark Goodings’ bike expired.

Oil on the course, led to the evening’s Supersport and Supertwin session being cancelled and it was 8.25pm before the Sidecar class got underway.

The Birchalls were first to complete a lap at 116.828mph ahead of Pete Founds/Jevan Walmsley (116.110mph) and Gary Bryan/Phil Hyde (110.146mph) with Tim Reeves/Mark Wilkes completing their first lap of the week at 109.623mph.

Second time around and the Birchalls really upped their tempo with a speed of 118.316mph and although Founds/Walmsley didn’t go any quicker, Reeves/Wilkes did with a lap of 112.338mph. Steve and Matty Ramsden were also above the 110mph barrier with their lap of 110.236mph putting them fourth quickest on the night.

Tomorrow’s qualifying session is set to get under at 18:30. However following the disruption to this evening’s qualifying session, a revised schedule has been announced. Click here to view tomorrow’s schedule.