Aprilia All Stars At Misano Raises Money For Flood Relief Efforts

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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.

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

David Swarts

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May 31, 2023

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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

6/16-18 100^th 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

David Swarts

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May 30, 2023

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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.

AHRMA: Race Results From Heartland Motorsports Park

David Swarts

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May 30, 2023

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AHRMA: Race Results From Heartland Motorsports Park

Race results from Round Three of the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series May 26-28 at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas.

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

RRW 2023 Heartland Motorsports Park - Weekend Results

N2/WERA National Endurance: Alpha Omega Takes Overall Win At Road Atlanta

David Swarts

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May 30, 2023

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N2/WERA National Endurance: Alpha Omega Takes Overall Win At Road Atlanta

Alpha Omega wins the N2/WERA National Endurance Race May 26 at Road Atlanta

Media, PA (May 2023) – Four hours is a long time to race a motorcycle and virtually anything can happen in endurance racing. The Alpha Omega Endurance Team beat longtime endurance juggernauts Army of Darkness for the overall win on a Middleweight-class Yamaha YZF-R6. It was the first time a Middleweight bike has won the overall in as long as anyone can remember.

The N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop got off to a great start with 70 teams registered for the first round at Road Atlanta battling to claim the lucrative purse and bonus packages.

The battle for the win across all classes was hard fought and filled with drama. Army of Darkness, with riders Josh Hayes and Cody Wyman, were the favorites for the win and took the lead early in the race. Wyman started the race and ran an incident-free one-hour-long stint, before handing the bike to Hayes. The second stint was filled with red flags, and one incident put oil on the exit of Turn 10B. When Hayes came through on the restart he crashed in the oil dry but picked the bike up quickly with only light damage to the ultra-durable Woodcraft rearsets. This proved to be a pivotal moment as the Army of Darkness team would have to change rearsets at the next pitstop. Fortunately, Woodcraft builds their parts to be serviceable and the pitstop was completed without Army of Darkness even losing a lap. When Wyman took over, the Army of Darkness team was down a little over a minute and 20 seconds.

Cody Wyman (99) at speed on the Army of Darkness Yamaha YZF-R1 at Road Atlanta. Photo by Raul Jerez/Highside Photo, courtesy N2 Racing. — Cody Wyman (99) at speed on the Army of Darkness Yamaha YZF-R1 at Road Atlanta. Photo by Highside Photo, courtesy N2 Racing.

The Alpha Omega Endurance Team had a flawless race with riders Anthony Mazziotto, Steven Roth, Eziah Davis, and Emerson Amaya. Alpha Omega ran the fastest lap times in Middleweight by a large margin and completed fast pitstops. When the team went up by well over a minute, they put Davis out on their Yamaha YZF-R6. Red flags had put a wrench in their pit stop plans, so despite running the fastest Middleweight laps of the race in the final stint, Davis would still have to pit one more time for a splash of fuel.

Meanwhile, Wyman was putting in a hero’s ride by turning the fastest laps of the entire race through traffic to close the gap to a little over 20 seconds. When Alpha Omega came in for their last fuel stop, Wyman was able to pass Davis when Alpha Omega re-entered the track. The race seemed to be in Army of Darkness’ hands with six minutes left, then a late red flag came out ending the race. Scoring reverted back to the last lap completed, giving Alpha Omega the overall and Middleweight class victories.

The podium for Heavyweight consisted of Army of Darkness in first, Kustom Cockpits in thanks to riders Tom Delgram, Dan Hawkins, and Allan Kersey, and Race Against the Machine and its riders Corey Heflin, CJ Crosslin, and Michael Russo were third.

The Middleweight class was a close battle all race long with TopBox Racing and its riders Tony Mcknight, Mark Faulkner, and Caleb Odom finishing second over third-place Motor Drone and its riders Jamie Starace, Jackson Blackmon, and Shane Maggs.

The family team of Brown Town Racing won the Lightweight class on a Suzuki SV650 with riders Reese Brown, Chase Brown, and dad David Brown. Last Minute Racing finished second with riders Colin Gast, Michael Killian, and Jared Trees. RBoM Racing took third with the duo of Giacomo Manera and Ryan Wolfe riding a Suzuki SV650.

The Ultra Lightweight 2-Hour Endurance was an incident-free affair with 31 teams competing on a variety of motorcycles. Ready to Ride dominated the race with two teams finishing in the top two. Ready to Ride Endurance won with rider Dominic Doyle. RTR Endurance finished second with rider Logan Cunnison. Riot Racing finished third with riders Chris Evans and Eli Banish.

The Relay Class is a unique exhibition class intended to get teams into endurance racing without jumping into the expense of building a dedicated endurance bike. Each rider on the team can use their own bikes and switch transponders with their teammates instead of performing complete stops. Nature Power Superbike with riders Jason Waters and Dan Kruger dominated the relay class with teams A Proper Ding Dong and Keep It On Pipe finishing in second and third.

About N2: N2 – Ride, Learn, Race.

Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods, with a strong affinity for motorcycle road racing. N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America partnering with WERA Roadracing and creating the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop. N2 is a premier participant in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with a multi-rider team competing in several classes. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.

The N2 National Endurance Series is proudly sponsored by: Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dainese, Woodcraft Technologies, BobbleHeadMoto, WERA Road Racing, KYT Helmets America, R.E.B Graphics, Millennium Technologies, Wiseco Pistons, JE Pistons, Rise Moto, Ghetto Customs, Pit-Lane Moto and Yamaha Champions Riding School.

For more information: www.n2td.org

More, from a press release issued by Alpha Omega:

Alpha Omega Triumphs in N2/WERA National Endurance Race

Braselton, GA – Alpha Omega achieved a historic victory in the highly competitive N2/WERA National Endurance series, winning the Middleweight category, as well as the Overall victory. They etched their name as the first Middleweight team to claim the Overall victory since 2017, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in MotoAmerica as well as Endurance racing.

The season opener held at the prestigious Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Friday May 26th, showcased thirty-eight total teams competing in the 4-hour race. The grueling event demanded unparalleled endurance, strategy, and precision from the racers, pushing them to their limits both physically and mentally. The team’s riders, Anthony Mazziotto, Eziah Davis, Emerson Amaya, and Steven Roth, exhibited consistent laps and seamless transitions, maximizing the performance of their Yamaha YZF-R6, built by KWS.

“We are incredibly proud of our entire team for this monumental achievement,” said team owner and Alpha Omega founder Patrick Edenfield. “Winning the category, and then being the first middleweight team to claim the overall victory in years is a testament to our dedication to this series, and Pirelli’s winning tradition. We are honored to have accomplished such a significant milestone in a short time of long-distance racing.”

The victory not only demonstrates Alpha Omega’s dominance in the middleweight category but also reinforces their ability to compete with and surpass larger, more powerful machines.

As Alpha Omega basks in the glory of their recent success, they remain resolute in their pursuit of excellence. This emerging motorcycle racing team’s success at the opening round is a testament to their commitment to pushing boundaries, rewriting history, and inspiring future generations of racers.

Next Race: Carolina Motorsports Park – Kershaw, South Carolina – June 10th, 2023

Honda Introduces New SCL500 Scrambler

David Swarts

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May 30, 2023

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American Honda Introduces New SCL500 and Updated Shadow Phantom

May 30, 2023 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia

New SCL500 pairs retro “scrambler” styling with modern on-road performance
Shadow Phantom cruiser receives updates to performance and styling
ADV160 receives new engine, replaces ADV150
Shadow Aero, PCX and Grom return

American Honda today announced that the new SCL500 “scrambler”-style motorcycle is coming to the U.S. market. The SCL500 is a nod to Honda’s rich history, dating all the way back to the 1960s when the CL72 and CL77 were offered. Based on the Rebel 500 platform, the SCL500 combines modern ride quality and comfort with authentic retro styling, and delivers the result at an attractive price.

At the same time, Honda announced the return of several other models, many of which have received notable improvements. The bobber-style Shadow Phantom cruiser benefits from styling and performance upgrades, while its classic cruiser counterpart, the Shadow Aero, returns with a new color. Known for its versatility, the renamed ADV160 scooter delivers even greater capability, with updates focused on power, efficiency and comfort. The category-defining Grom miniMOTO enters its 10th year of production and continues to lead the way with new colors. Meanwhile, the PCX continues to set the bar for scooters, with comfortable, convenient, reliable around-town transportation.

“More than any manufacturer, Honda has consistently demonstrated an ability to deliver fun, retro motorcycles that scratch a nostalgic itch while offering the performance and reliability for which Honda is so well known,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda Manager of Sports & Experiential. “That’s the case with the all-new SCL500, and we’re confident it will be a hit with American customers. We’re also pleased to confirm the return of existing cruiser, scooter and miniMOTO models, several of which tout important improvements. Together, this collection of machines serves as a reminder of Honda’s versatility in the powersports market.”

2023 SCL500

Harkening back to the early ’60s, when simple, stripped-down motorcycles like Honda’s CL72 came on the scene, the all-new SCL500 features all the key “scrambler” styling elements—upright riding position, high-routed exhaust, block tires, ample suspension travel and a retro aesthetic—in an approachable package and at an attractive price. Leveraging the 500cc parallel-twin engine that has proven so successful in models like the Rebel 500, the retro-inspired SCL500 is light and nimble, making it a casual, fun entry for a broad swath of customers, from new riders to more seasoned enthusiasts. Because personalization is vital to many fans of this genre, a wide range of Honda Accessories is offered for the SCL500, enabling owners to customize their rides as they see fit.

A 2023 Honda SCL500 scrambler. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP: $6,799
Colors: Candy Orange; Mattel Laurel Green Metallic
Available: June
Info

2024 Shadow Phantom

Few V-twin cruisers can measure up to the clean, understated style and rock-solid reliability of the Shadow Phantom. For the 2024 model year, this cruiser icon takes it to the next level with updates to its quintessential bobber styling, along with improved performance. With a two-tone gas tank, new handlebar, handlebar clamps, headlight cover, air-cleaner cover, display instruments, turn signals and machine-cut cylinder-head fins, this cruiser’s appearance is only more timeless than that of its predecessor. In addition, an updated single seat provides comfort for long, relaxed rides, and a passenger seat and footpegs are offered for those who want to bring a plus-one along for the ride. A new ABS version is available for the new model year, and both trim levels receive a rear disc brake. To top it off, the Shadow Phantom is built with Honda’s unmatched durability, quality and reliability, giving owners the peace of mind to enjoy the sense of freedom that only a V-twin cruiser can provide. (Note: non-ABS version not available in California.)

A 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP
- Shadow Phantom $8,399
- Shadow Phantom ABS: $8,699
Colors: Deep Pearl Gray Metallic; Orange Metallic
Available: June
Info

2024 Shadow Aero

A true classic, the Shadow Aero combines the signature long, low cruiser look with modern engineering and performance. For the 2024 model year, this popular cruiser is updated with new colors and a new disc rear brake for the standard version, a feature that was previously reserved for the ABS trim level. The low-slung seat and pullback handlebar offer a relaxed riding position, while the large front fender, chrome components, spoke wheels and V-twin engine contribute to its perennial styling. Thanks to sensible features like programmed fuel injection and a shaft final drive, the Shadow Aero lives up to Honda’s reputation for reliability and ease of ownership. (Note: non-ABS version not available in California.)

A 2024 Honda Shadow Aero. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP
- Shadow Aero: $7,949
- Shadow Aero ABS: $8,249
Color: Black
Available: June
Info

2024 ADV160

Renamed for the 2024 model year, the ADV160 touts a new, larger-displacement engine that delivers improved performance and reduced emissions. Also incorporated are updates aimed at boosting comfort and convenience, but the capable-but-rugged “City Adventure” concept remains, delivering an enjoyable sense of exploration on even the most mundane urban commutes. The ingredients? A low vehicle weight and practical features like an automatic transmission, two-stage adjustable windscreen and under-seat storage, resulting in a sensible machine that adeptly traverses metropolitan roads and is even up for mini-adventures.

A 2024 Honda ADV160. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP: $4,499
Colors: Red Metallic; Pearl Smoky Gray
Available: July
Info

2024 Grom

It’s hard to believe that Honda’s little Grom is already 10 years old. In the model’s first decade, it has spawned a vibrant subculture of fun-seekers—from new riders attracted to its low seat height and unintimidating approachability, to experienced enthusiasts who like its modular styling and peppy performance. In both cases, the Grom often serves as a customization platform for those looking for an amusing project, which has helped to establish the Grom as one of the powersports industry’s most popular motorcycle models—and the undisputed emperor of the miniMOTO world.

A 2024 Honda Grom. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP
- Grom: $3,599
- Grom SP: $3,699
- Grom ABS: $3,799
Colors
- Grom: Blue Raspberry; Pearl White; Nitric Orange
- Grom SP: Matte Gray Metallic
- Grom ABS: Pearl White
Available
- Grom: June
- Grom SP: August
- Grom ABS: June
Info

2023 PCX

List out the most desirable traits for a modern scooter—stylish design, standout fuel efficiency, great handling, a comfortable ride, capable performance and rock-solid reliability—and you end up with an accurate description of Honda’s PCX. The industry benchmark for scooter design and technology, the PCX is the ultimate tool for tackling urban environments in style.

A 2023 Honda PCX. Photo courtesy American Honda.

MSRP: $4,149
Color: Matte Brown Metallic
Available: June
Info

WorldSBK: Kawasaki Riders Hope Test At Jerez Will Help Races At Misano

David Swarts

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May 30, 2023

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WorldSBK: Kawasaki Riders Hope Test At Jerez Will Help Races At Misano

Misano A Popular Venue For KRT

Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes will join with their Kawasaki Racing Team colleagues once again at the eagerly-anticipated venue of Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship. The track action takes place between 2-4 June.

The 4.226km long Misano circuit, located very close to the Adriatic coast of Italy, is one of the most frequently used circuits over the long history of WorldSBK racing. Its combination of a spectator-friendly layout, numerous nearby holiday resorts and some stiff on-track challenges for the riders makes it a season highlight for all.

Jonathan scored the first of his 118 career WorldSBK race wins at Misano, way back in 2009. He now has a total of eight Misano victories to his name, making him the most successful WorldSBK rider at this circuit.

Alex has family connects to the Misano area and he is another who enjoys each weekend in a country that is as passionate as any for all forms of motorsport. Lowes has recorded two podium finishes at Misano and is out to try and add to that score this coming weekend.

Both Rea and Lowes are looking for their first race wins of the year, although both have secured podium finishes on their Ninja ZX-10RR machines.

The weekend at Misano begins in earnest on Friday 2 June with two practice sessions. Saturday 3 June hosts FP3, Tissot-Superpole qualifying and then a full 21-lap Race One. Sunday will see the Superpole Race (over ten laps) and then a final full distance Race Two.

After the first of two Italian WorldSBK rounds on the 2023 WorldSBK calendar, the teams will have another long layoff from competitive action before a home round for both Lowes and Rea takes place between 30 June and 2 July, at Donington Park.

Jonathan Rea, stated: “It is great to be back at Misano. It is a great part of the world to host a race. I always spend a lot of time here with my family, enjoying the Italian hospitality, the beach, the food. It creates a really nice scene, a great backdrop of a race weekend. The circuit itself has so many nice memories for me. I won my first WorldSBK race there back in 2009. Since then we have enjoyed some good moments. I enjoy the track and it has a mix of everything, with fast and slow sections, and I particularly like the fast Curvone at the end of the back straight. We had a recent test at Jerez where we tried to improve in the kind of conditions we feel we will face again here. I think we enter this weekend in positive mood and looking forward to seeing what we can do. It will be so nice to face the Italian fans, and whilst I am not Italian, or have ridden for an Italian manufacturer, they always give me a lot of love and support. Hopefully we can put on a good show for all the people of Emilia-Romagna that have gone through a difficult time after the recent floods.”

Alex Lowes (22). Photo courtesy Kawasaki.

Alex Lowes, stated: “Misano is always a great round on our annual racing schedule. My brother’s wife was originally from a place very close to the circuit, so it’s an area we have spent some time together in as a family – it’s lovely. The track itself is a lot of fun to ride, especially the middle section with the fast flowing corners. We had a good test in Spain recently and improved my feeling a little bit in those hotter conditions that we can expect to find this weekend. My goal is to be back on the podium and have some fun with my KRT team.”

Misano will be the first competitive WorldSBK round for new Kawasaki Puccetti Racing signing Tito Rabat, at what is his team’s home round. Oliver König (Orelac Racing Movisio Kawasaki) and Isaac Vinales (TPR by Vinales Racing Kawasaki) will again fight for the points scores at Misano.

WERA: Airfence Burns In Fiery Crash At Road Atlanta

David Swarts

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May 29, 2023

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WERA: Airfence Burns In Fiery Crash At Road Atlanta

Thousands of dollars of soft barriers were destroyed in a fiery crash Saturday, May 27 at the WERA Cycle Jam at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

View a video of the scene shot by veteran racer Chuck Ivey here: https://www.facebook.com/1485493885/videos/253560307256536/

Ilan Bental crashed in Turn Four, the esses section, at Road Atlanta during the 600ccc/C Superstock Expert race. Strong winds then turned a small fire on Bental’s crashed motorcycle into an inferno that burned up a huge section of tire wall, a chain link fence, and an estimated 8-9 sections of life-saving Airfence Bike soft barriers.

While the fire ended the remainder of the day’s activities, Bental was relatively uninjured according to Ivey, the fire was eventually extinguished, and enough repairs were made overnight that WERA was able to resume action the following morning. (Bental can be seen at left in the photo above, helping pull Airfence sections away from flames.)

The cost to replace the Airfence sections is estimated to be between $23,400 and $26,000, plus shipping. The 501(c)(3) non-profit Roadracing World Action Fund, Inc., is already raising funds to replace the destroyed units.

To help, send your tax-deductible donation via Paypal at [email protected] and put “RA fire replacements” in the comments/notes so the funds go toward the Road Atlanta replacements.

For more information on the Roadracing World Action Fund and other ways to donate and help, go to www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/.

R.I.P. Race Tire Distributor & Vietnam War Veteran Walt Schaefer

David Swarts

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May 29, 2023

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R.I.P. Race Tire Distributor & Vietnam War Veteran Walt Schaefer

Walt “Wally” Schaefer, 76, died from cancer peacefully at his home in Egypt, Alabama surrounded by family on May 29, 2023. He was a long-time fixture in the racing community as a great friend, a competitive racer, and as a racing tire distributor.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 12, 1947, before moving to Gadsden, Alabama six months later. He served in Vietnam in the Navy, running hundreds of combat missions up the rivers on a PBR earning a Navy Commendation Medal For Valor in Combat for meritorious service.

“We’d be shooting at each other at night, and drinking in the bars together during the day,” Walt once reflected on his experience with the Viet Cong.

Upon returning to the USA he began racing motorcycles on Yamahas, Triumphs, and Harley-Davidsons. His passion for the sport became a career when in 1976 he began distributing Michelin racing motorcycle tires. He could often be spotted at the tracks of the Southeast, sometime accompanied by one or both of his daughters Lauren and Katie, good naturedly mounting tires and giving set up advice until his retirement in 2015.

Walt Schaefer (200) in action on his Harley-Davidson racebike back in the day. Photo courtesy the Schaefer Family.

He was a talented guitar player who collaborated with other racers in a blues band and his love for music took him on treasured trips to Spain with his family to help develop his flamenco playing skills. He also enjoyed long journeys to the American West to explore and fish for trout, and he built his own drift boat from scratch and relished performing stunts in his aerobatic biplane.

He was pre-deceased by Dorinda Schaefer in 2016 and is survived by his daughters Lauren and Katie and late-life partner Della Bluemly.

Requiescat in pace.

World Endurance: Kawasaki Racing Team Boycotting 2023 Suzuka 8-Hours

David Swarts

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May 29, 2023

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World Endurance: Kawasaki Racing Team Boycotting 2023 Suzuka 8-Hours

Kawasaki Racing Team absent from 2023 Suzuka 8hr

Kawasaki’s official WorldSBK team has announced that it will not apply for an entry to the 2023 Suzuka 8hr event due to be held at the iconic Japanese track in August.

Having discussed all the options in terms of riders and logistics – plus considered the impact of a dedicated test programme in addition to the current testing that is part of its WorldSBK commitments – the team consulted with Kawasaki Motors Ltd. and the two jointly decided that the official factory team will not appear this year.

It is not a decision that has been taken lightly and follows a win for KRT in cooperation with KHI, Team Green and Kawasaki Motors Corp. Japan in 2019 contrasted with the unwelcome and unexpected result of coming so close to victory in a complicated, controversial, and ultimately disappointing 2022 event.

KRT Team Manager, Guim Roda explained the strategy and the emotion behind the announcement.

“Competing at the Suzuka 8hr requires time and commitment from a vast number of people. It might look similar to Superbike racing – and we even use Superbike riders like Johnny and Alex – but this race is like no other and requires its own testing and preparation programme on top of what we already do in WorldSBK. Just about everything is different and everyone needs to take time to adapt to different technical and performance parameters for this one race. To compete at the highest level and have success snatched from your hands is not easy to adjust to so we will not appear on the grid this year. Our 2023 focus at KRT is now 100% WorldSBK . We wish all competitors and teams involved in the 2023 race an exciting and safe event.”

Aprilia All Stars At Misano Raises Money For Flood Relief Efforts

May 31, 2023

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