Complete race results from from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series by Motobilia event held February 14-15 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
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World Superbike: Homologated Machines For 2025 And Beyond Unveiled
The bikes which are allowed to race in WorldSBK, WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 in 2025 have been revealed with several new homologations
The bikes that are eligible for competition inside the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship paddock have been unveiled. There’s a new homologation for the BMW M 1000 RR (model code K66 MU 2) from February 2025, while Bimota’s KB998 Rimini machine has also passed homologation ahead of the 2025 season. Yamaha had an updated R1 machine homologated in September 2024, under model code D45, while a new R1M (model code DE6) has also been homologated. Ducati, Honda, and Kawasaki have had no new homologations.
Elsewhere within the paddock, in WorldSSP, the new Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 has received its homologation ahead of its WorldSSP debut, as has the Yamaha R9. In WorldSSP300, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 has had its homologation extended until March 2026, while a Yamaha R3 bike (model code BRA) was homologated in December 2024.
The full list of homologated bikes for 2025:
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MotoAmerica: Dunlop Pre-Daytona Test At Roebling Dates Corrected
Dunlop Hosting Tire Test At Roebling Road Leading Into Daytona Race Event
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is inviting teams and riders competing at Daytona to participate in a two-day tire test on March 3 and 4 at Roebling Road Raceway, near Savannah, Georgia, just prior to the MotoAmerica event at Daytona International Speedway on March 6 through 8.
Teams and riders that will be competing at Daytona in Supersport (the Daytona 200), Mission King Of The Baggers, BellissiMoto Twins Cup, and/or the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship are being invited. A maximum of 40 riders per day will be allowed to test Dunlop tires on Roebling Road Raceway’s 2.02-mile road course.
Dunlop is covering the cost of the track rental, and the participating teams/riders will be able to purchase MotoAmerica-spec Dunlop tires at MotoAmerica pricing. Also, teams/riders must bring their own fuel.
Track hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day with a lunch break (mandatory cold track) from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to test Dunlop tires and get some extra seat time just prior to Daytona, so interested teams should send an email message to Dunlop’s Cori Maynard at “[email protected]” no later than February 28 and express their interest in participating.
roebling-raceway-test-flyer-20250203-1World Supersport: Bendsneyder, MV Agusta Top Testing In Australia
Australia’s second and final day of preseason testing before the 2025 WorldSSP season is in the books, and several new characters have made their mark during the test
Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) continued to show impressive form during Day 2 of the Official Test for the FIM Supersport World Championship field as he lapped more than half-a-second clear of surprise package Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura). The Spanish rookie took P2 as he showed a glimpse of his early potential at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Bendsneyder made it two for two in Australia’s testing days, recording a thunderous P1 with the fastest lap of the test; setting a 1’31.595 with another very strong performance for Bendsneyder, raising his stock even higher. Spanish star Masia has dropped into the WorldSSP paddock this off-season and has made a name for himself already in testing, finishing P5 on Day 1 and now P2 on Day 2, holding P1 until minutes before the end of the session on the back of a 1’32.129s. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) rounded out the would-be rostrum for the second time in two days with a 1’32.332s. Once again he was the second fastest Ducati, but last year’s fourth-place finisher looks like a Championship contender if he keeps this pace up.
Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) broke into the top four, improving on his P13 finish on Day 1 with a 1’32.387s lap. Germany’s Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) claimed P5 on Day 2, riding his Panigale V2 for a personal best on the day of 1’32.433. In sixth, Filippo Farioli joined his MV Agusta Reparto Corse teammate Bendsneyder in the top six on the back of his 1’32.544s lap.
Oli Bayliss came in at P7 with his 1’32.557s lap, an improvement on his Day 1 best of 1’33.563s. 2024 WorldSSP Championship runner-up Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) landed in P8, riding his new Yamaha R9 for a fastest lap on the day of 1’32.602s. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) placed the same as he placed in Monday afternoon’s FP2, in P9, with a 1’32.687s lap. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) improved from a P16 finish on Day 1, claiming a top 10 spot with a personal best on the day of 1’32.730s.
The top six from Day 2:
1 Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 1’31.595s, 51 laps
2. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.534s, 46 laps
3. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.737s, 45 laps
4. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) +0.792s, 58 laps
5. Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) +0.838s, 49 laps
6. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.949s, 65 laps
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AHRMA: Hall, Joyce Take Vintage Cup 500 Premier Wins At Roebling Road
Wet and challenging conditions helped kick off the 2025 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) the 2025 Vintage Cup.
The Series started Feb 15 and 16 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
The start of Saturday’s race saw Rob Hall aboard Stu Carter’s 1965 Matchless G50 take the hole shot and lead the race virtually unchallenged. Tim Joyce, riding John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G-50 held second place throughout the race. Harry Vanderlinden, on John Turner’s 1968 Honda Drixton 450, tried to reel in Joyce but ultimately took third. Jerry Duke, on a Ducati 350 Scrambler was fourth.
“Missing Roebling again this year was bittersweet – certainly feeling as though I was missing out after a long cold winter, but didn’t miss sitting in the downpours that passed through. Fortunately, I was able to watch the action with live timing and scoring on Speedhive,” said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “Could this be a repeat of last year’s 350GP barnburner series? AHRMA’s favorite son, Rob Hall, who spends 40 hours a week making everyone else’s machines go faster, put his head down from Saturday’s start on his Seeley G50 and set a blistering pace that couldn’t be matched. Rob won handily, and as the social media snaps started rolling in, we could see he was smiling as big as ever as he stood on the top step.”
The start of Sunday’s race was delayed due to heavy rain. Two riders eventually took to the track: Tim Joyce and Kevin Dinsmoor. Joyce took the lead, with Dinsmoor, riding a 1962 BMW Turner R-50, in hot pursuit. Dinsmoor showed Joyce a wheel about halfway through the race yet was later forced to retire due to a mechanical. Joyce rode to victory and Dinsmoor scored a second place finish.
Reflecting on the weekend and looking ahead to the rest of the season, Cummings said, “It was also great to see Tim Joyce, Jerry Duke, Harry Vanderlinden, Kevin Dinsmoor et al, out there putting in their laps in less than ideal track conditions. NYC Norton will be at CMP next month and can’t wait to see these bikes in action and perhaps I’ll pull out a Manx or G50 for myself? This is the class we’re really hoping can get some big names out of the woodwork and onto the track.”
AHRMA launched the Vintage Cup series during 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed during 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class. It was followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022, and Formula 750 in 2023.
500 Premier was AHRMA’s first and most historically significant post-war racing class. 500cc grand prix motorcycles hit the world stage staring in 1949. That class endured for decades and ultimately morphed into MotoGP.
This class has always featured AHRMA’s heavy hitters, riding many of the same machines as former world champions Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, and Phil Reed, to name a few.
“The 500 Premier bikes are the pinnacle of vintage road racing, embodying the spirit, craftsmanship, and raw performance of our sport’s golden era. These machines define what true vintage road racing is all about. Congratulations to Rob Hall and Tim Joyce on their impressive wins this past weekend in challenging conditions—an incredible display of skill and perseverance. What a great start to an exciting AHRMA road racing season where history comes alive on the track and the competition is as fierce as ever,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees.
Rounds three and four of the AHRMA National Road Race Series presented by Motobilia will be March 15-16 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC.
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 Vintage Cup 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.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC
2 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
3 – 32 Harry Vanderlinden, 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Hickory, NC
4 – 9K Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
2 – 304 Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage 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.
Daytona 200: Canadian Trevor Daley Returning With Bridgestone America
Trevor Daley Returns to Daytona with OneSpeedInc Racing for the Iconic 200-Miler
Trevor Daley and his OneSpeedInc Racing team are gearing up for a return to the legendary Daytona 200 from March 6th to 8th. Known as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world, the Daytona 200 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and equipment—and Daley is ready to deliver on all fronts.
Last year marked Trevor’s debut with Team Battlax and Bridgestone America at the “World Center of Racing,” where he overcame a tough qualifying spot to battle his way into contention just outside of the top 10, ultimately finishing 20th. No small feat in the 67 bike deep field. With a revamped program and a year of experience under his belt, Trevor is poised to build on that performance and aims even higher in 2025.
Testing at Daytona in the fall with Bridgestone America’s, Rory O’Neill and Andre Decker has further bolstered Trevor’s confidence. Bridgestone’s Battlax racing tires proved up to the demands of Daytona with their durability and consistent performance under the extreme conditions and Trevor along with his team have further refined his GSX-R750 to maximize the Bridgestone tire package for next month’s event.
Trevor will once again take on the 200 aboard a Suzuki Canada supported GSX-R750—a bike he mastered during his breakthrough 2024 CSBK season, which saw him claim three victories in only a handful of race starts. The synergy between rider and machine promises to be a formidable combination as Trevor faces the gruelling 200-mile test.
Adding to the excitement is the support of Timmerman Timberworks, an Ontario-Canada-based company renowned for its precision craftsmanship in timber-frame construction. Their shared commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the ethos of OneSpeedInc Racing. Trevor is pleased to have the support of fellow Ontario based businesses, Economy Lube & Tire and Goderich Toyota. Both are returning partners from Trevor’s 2024 Campaign.
OneSpeedInc’s expertise in fabrication has already started to make waves in the Moto-America paddock. OneSpeedInc’s endurance racing quick-change stands and fast refuelling systems designed by Daley’s team were instrumental last year and have since become sought-after tools for several of MotoAmerica’s top teams.
No racer succeeds without a stellar crew, and Trevor has assembled an all-star team for 2025. MotoAmerica heavyweights like crew chief Jon Cornwell and Dave Weaver, along with a portion of SDK’S 2024 crew in ‘Aussi’ Jake Skate and Jeff Binford, will be making the calls for mechanic Steve Beattie and pit crew members Ben Young, Brad Macrae and Pat Barnes. Trevor’s crew of ‘A-Lister’s’ will ensure every detail is dialed in for race day.
One of Trevor’s GSX-R’s in it’s ‘Daytona livery’ was on display at the Toronto Motorcycle show in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike (CSBK) booth. Post event, fans can learn of Trevor’s Daytona journey and racing adventures through his blog in Inside Motorcycles
Magazine (insidemotorcycles.com) and via social media @OneSpeedInc.
Special thanks to our partners:
Timmerman Timberworks, Economy Lube & Tire, Bridgestone Americas, Suzuki Canada, Goderich Toyota, Riedmann Management, Hindle Exhaust, Moto-Spec Chassis Tuning Software, Vortex Racing, GB Racing, BrakeTech, Liqui Moly, and Moto-World.ca.
Moto3: Piqueras Fastest In Testing In Jerez
Angel Piqueras was fastest in the first day of the official Moto3 World Championship test at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Piqueras turned a 1:44.442 on his Frinsa – MT Helmets – MSI KTM, ahead of Maximo Quiles on the CFMOTO Aspar KTM and Alvaro Carpe on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
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Moto2: Moreira Tops Testing At Jerez
Italtrans Racing Team’s Diogo Moreira topped the first day of the pre-season Moto2 World Championship test at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Moreira’s 1:40.775 was under the race lap record, held by American Joe Roberts, and was just off the pole and outright lap records held by Remy Gardner and Aron Canet, respectively.
Canet was second, and Barry Baltus was third, the top three split by 0.312 seconds.
Roberts finished 14th, 0.934 seconds behind Moreira.
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World Superbike: Bulega Tops Final Test Day In Australia
Rain was once again the villain of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship field after it fell ahead of the final test session at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) topped the day’s running thanks to his 1’29.680s set in the morning as he led a trio of Ducati riders, with reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) claiming fourth in the dry. The track dried throughout the final two-hour session, with times rapidly falling, although they were just shy of the morning efforts for the majority of the field.
Now entering his sophomore season, Bulega has started 2025 as he started his rookie season, with some impressive pace and consistency; over 25 flying laps in FP3, 17 laps were in the 1’29s bracket while two were in the 1’28s, as he claimed top spot with a 1’28.680s. A trio of Ducatis led the field with Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) just under half-a-second down on Bulega, completing 11 timed laps and 21 in total, while Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) was third, 0.499s down on Bulega, with 31 laps to his name. ‘Petrux’ had a longest stint of nine laps and, like Bulega and Iannone, completed many 1’29s – although he was less consistent across his runs. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) took fifth as he found more confidence on his Panigale V4 R, showing consistency throughout the dry conditions as he often lapped in the 1’29s; he also completed 38 laps in the morning session. Scott Redding (MGM BONOVO Racing) completed the top ten as he continued re-adapting to the Panigale V4 R as he completed 35 dry laps, finishing just ahead of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 11th. Rookie Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) impressed on Day 1 of the Official Test and did again on Day 2, despite a crash at Turn 4, as he finished 13th place ahead of fellow rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team).
Reigning Champion Razgatlioglu bounced back from his FP1 crash to take fourth on Day 2, and also showed speed and consistency across his stints. 10 laps in the 1’29s and a couple in the 1’30s suggest the #1 is close to the Ducatis ahead but still missing a little bit. ‘El Turco’ actually improved his time right at the end of FP4 with the track at its driest compared to the morning session as he set a 1’29.247s. As for teammate Michael van der Mark, the Dutchman took 12th place in the dry conditions after setting a 1’29.948s to lap 1.268s slower than pacesetter Bulega.
Andrea Locatelli was the sole representative for the Pata Maxus Yamaha squad on Day 2 following teammate Jonathan Rea’s injury, and he claimed sixth place with a 1’29.493s while also completing 24 laps as he continued testing the 2025 package featuring chassis components and new electronic strategies. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) took 15th place with Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), Tito Rabat (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and teammate Bahattin Sofuoglu in 18th, 19th and 21st respectively.
Bimota’s strong pre-season form continued with P6 and P7 on Tuesday, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) leading teammate Axel Bassani by just 0.093s. The #22 completed 36 laps while Bassani added another 30 in the dry FP3 session. The best time for Bimota was recorded by Alex Lowes who set a 1’29.534s while Bassani’s P8 meant he was the last rider within a second of Bulega’s time.
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) was the fastest Honda rider on Day 2 as Honda continued to test their CBR1000RR-R with Ohlins suspension following their switch. Vierge posted a 1’29.812s as he claimed P9 with 33 laps to his name while teammate Iker Lecuona, recovering from a training crash that left him injured was 20th. His best time was a 1’30.642s as he completed 26 laps. Test rider Tetsuta Nagashima, who will also race in Australia, finished in 17th place with a 1’30.161s; he was one of the first to venture out in the wet FP4 conditions. Elsewhere, Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) rounded out the WorldSBK field in the dry conditions with a 1’31.130s while teammate Zaqhwan Zaidi got his first taste of WorldSBK action in the wet, although he crashed at Turn 4 on his first flying lap.
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) has been quick throughout the winter so far, but Day 2 in Australia was more difficult for the American. A crash at Turn 8 briefly brought out the red flags, with the #31 completing 16 laps and posting a best of 1’30.350s. He was also one rider to venture out in the wet, setting a 1’44.955s after he didn’t go out in the best conditions.
By the end of the final two-hour session, the track had almost dried out with just a few patches of water remaining. Slick tyres were fitted and times tumbled rapidly from the high 1’40s to almost matching the FP3 efforts. Bulega made it four from four as he set a 1’29.133s at the end of FP4 to top the session, a tenth ahead of Razgatlioglu. Locatelli completed the top three ahead of Iannone, who was briefly P1, while Redding, Petrucci, Vickers, Gardner and Bautista all took turns leading the session. Gardner had a crash at the end of the session which brought out the red flags after he fell at Turn 3.
The top six from Day 2 at the Official Test:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’28.680s, 42 laps
2. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +0.482s, 31 laps
3. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.499s, 44 laps
4. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.567s, 39 laps
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.797s, 55 laps
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.813s, 35 laps
Learning Curves Racing School Closes Down
A Message From Rick and Lora Breuer of Learning Curves Racing:
Learning Curves Racing (LCR) would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, racers, families, friends, and everyone who has recommended us over the years. Since 1989, LCR has conducted and hosted race licensing schools, clinics, and specialty classes at numerous racetracks nationwide.
We have been blessed to inspire new riders to be safe and fast on the track. It has been an honor to be a part of so many of the new racers’ journeys along the way and call many of them friends and family.
A special shoutout to all the excellent instructors and advocates over the years: Kevin Elliott (RIP), Dave Doe, Mark Erickson, Brian McLaughlin, Scott Zampach, Dean Hagemann (RIP), Todd Evans, Jason D’Amico, Doug Lincoln, Megan Ryan, Scotty Ryan, Aaron Stein and most recently, Kevin Van Engen, and Jon White. We could not have done this without you!
Unfortunately, ASRA decided to take a different approach to licensing new racers. As a result, Learning Curves Racing has officially ceased operations on February 7th, 2025. It has been an incredible ride for the last 35 seasons. Thank you for trusting us to help you with your motorcycle training needs! We wish you all the best in the future.
Additionally, we are grateful to the new ASRA owners for allowing us to continue our respective roles for the past two years. Along with the above, we are parting ways with ASRA as part of this “different direction.” We will miss being an integral part of your racing journey. Lora and I have dedicated ourselves as Race Officials for the past 13 race seasons. I have served as Race Director, while Lora has held many positions, including Head Registrar for the Midwest Region and the Daytona events. Her most recent role was working the ASRA Help Desk.
We have been fortunate to serve as Race Director and Head Registrar for the six Daytona 200 race weekends run by ASRA. This was a dream come true for me as a former racer. The Daytona 200 is an iconic race I have followed since purchasing my first street bike. I sincerely appreciate the late Kevin Elliott for making this opportunity possible.
The most significant recognition goes to the exceptional staff who have dedicated their time, weekends, families, and friends for years to ensure the safety and professionalism of the events for the racers. Their unwavering commitment is the foundation of the exceptional region we serve.
We extend our best wishes to all of you as you embark on the future.
FAST and SAFE!
Rick Breuer
Former ASRA Race Director and owner of Learning Curves Racing Ltd.
AHRMA: Full Results From Season Opener At Roebling Road
Complete race results from from the 2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series by Motobilia event held February 14-15 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
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World Superbike: Homologated Machines For 2025 And Beyond Unveiled
The bikes which are allowed to race in WorldSBK, WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 in 2025 have been revealed with several new homologations
The bikes that are eligible for competition inside the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship paddock have been unveiled. There’s a new homologation for the BMW M 1000 RR (model code K66 MU 2) from February 2025, while Bimota’s KB998 Rimini machine has also passed homologation ahead of the 2025 season. Yamaha had an updated R1 machine homologated in September 2024, under model code D45, while a new R1M (model code DE6) has also been homologated. Ducati, Honda, and Kawasaki have had no new homologations.
Elsewhere within the paddock, in WorldSSP, the new Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 has received its homologation ahead of its WorldSSP debut, as has the Yamaha R9. In WorldSSP300, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 has had its homologation extended until March 2026, while a Yamaha R3 bike (model code BRA) was homologated in December 2024.
The full list of homologated bikes for 2025:
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MotoAmerica: Dunlop Pre-Daytona Test At Roebling Dates Corrected
Dunlop Hosting Tire Test At Roebling Road Leading Into Daytona Race Event
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is inviting teams and riders competing at Daytona to participate in a two-day tire test on March 3 and 4 at Roebling Road Raceway, near Savannah, Georgia, just prior to the MotoAmerica event at Daytona International Speedway on March 6 through 8.
Teams and riders that will be competing at Daytona in Supersport (the Daytona 200), Mission King Of The Baggers, BellissiMoto Twins Cup, and/or the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship are being invited. A maximum of 40 riders per day will be allowed to test Dunlop tires on Roebling Road Raceway’s 2.02-mile road course.
Dunlop is covering the cost of the track rental, and the participating teams/riders will be able to purchase MotoAmerica-spec Dunlop tires at MotoAmerica pricing. Also, teams/riders must bring their own fuel.
Track hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day with a lunch break (mandatory cold track) from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to test Dunlop tires and get some extra seat time just prior to Daytona, so interested teams should send an email message to Dunlop’s Cori Maynard at “[email protected]” no later than February 28 and express their interest in participating.
roebling-raceway-test-flyer-20250203-1World Supersport: Bendsneyder, MV Agusta Top Testing In Australia
Australia’s second and final day of preseason testing before the 2025 WorldSSP season is in the books, and several new characters have made their mark during the test
Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) continued to show impressive form during Day 2 of the Official Test for the FIM Supersport World Championship field as he lapped more than half-a-second clear of surprise package Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura). The Spanish rookie took P2 as he showed a glimpse of his early potential at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Bendsneyder made it two for two in Australia’s testing days, recording a thunderous P1 with the fastest lap of the test; setting a 1’31.595 with another very strong performance for Bendsneyder, raising his stock even higher. Spanish star Masia has dropped into the WorldSSP paddock this off-season and has made a name for himself already in testing, finishing P5 on Day 1 and now P2 on Day 2, holding P1 until minutes before the end of the session on the back of a 1’32.129s. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) rounded out the would-be rostrum for the second time in two days with a 1’32.332s. Once again he was the second fastest Ducati, but last year’s fourth-place finisher looks like a Championship contender if he keeps this pace up.
Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) broke into the top four, improving on his P13 finish on Day 1 with a 1’32.387s lap. Germany’s Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) claimed P5 on Day 2, riding his Panigale V2 for a personal best on the day of 1’32.433. In sixth, Filippo Farioli joined his MV Agusta Reparto Corse teammate Bendsneyder in the top six on the back of his 1’32.544s lap.
Oli Bayliss came in at P7 with his 1’32.557s lap, an improvement on his Day 1 best of 1’33.563s. 2024 WorldSSP Championship runner-up Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) landed in P8, riding his new Yamaha R9 for a fastest lap on the day of 1’32.602s. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) placed the same as he placed in Monday afternoon’s FP2, in P9, with a 1’32.687s lap. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) improved from a P16 finish on Day 1, claiming a top 10 spot with a personal best on the day of 1’32.730s.
The top six from Day 2:
1 Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 1’31.595s, 51 laps
2. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.534s, 46 laps
3. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.737s, 45 laps
4. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Racing) +0.792s, 58 laps
5. Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) +0.838s, 49 laps
6. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) +0.949s, 65 laps
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AHRMA: Hall, Joyce Take Vintage Cup 500 Premier Wins At Roebling Road
Wet and challenging conditions helped kick off the 2025 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) the 2025 Vintage Cup.
The Series started Feb 15 and 16 at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.
Sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.
The start of Saturday’s race saw Rob Hall aboard Stu Carter’s 1965 Matchless G50 take the hole shot and lead the race virtually unchallenged. Tim Joyce, riding John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G-50 held second place throughout the race. Harry Vanderlinden, on John Turner’s 1968 Honda Drixton 450, tried to reel in Joyce but ultimately took third. Jerry Duke, on a Ducati 350 Scrambler was fourth.
“Missing Roebling again this year was bittersweet – certainly feeling as though I was missing out after a long cold winter, but didn’t miss sitting in the downpours that passed through. Fortunately, I was able to watch the action with live timing and scoring on Speedhive,” said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “Could this be a repeat of last year’s 350GP barnburner series? AHRMA’s favorite son, Rob Hall, who spends 40 hours a week making everyone else’s machines go faster, put his head down from Saturday’s start on his Seeley G50 and set a blistering pace that couldn’t be matched. Rob won handily, and as the social media snaps started rolling in, we could see he was smiling as big as ever as he stood on the top step.”
The start of Sunday’s race was delayed due to heavy rain. Two riders eventually took to the track: Tim Joyce and Kevin Dinsmoor. Joyce took the lead, with Dinsmoor, riding a 1962 BMW Turner R-50, in hot pursuit. Dinsmoor showed Joyce a wheel about halfway through the race yet was later forced to retire due to a mechanical. Joyce rode to victory and Dinsmoor scored a second place finish.
Reflecting on the weekend and looking ahead to the rest of the season, Cummings said, “It was also great to see Tim Joyce, Jerry Duke, Harry Vanderlinden, Kevin Dinsmoor et al, out there putting in their laps in less than ideal track conditions. NYC Norton will be at CMP next month and can’t wait to see these bikes in action and perhaps I’ll pull out a Manx or G50 for myself? This is the class we’re really hoping can get some big names out of the woodwork and onto the track.”
AHRMA launched the Vintage Cup series during 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed during 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class. It was followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022, and Formula 750 in 2023.
500 Premier was AHRMA’s first and most historically significant post-war racing class. 500cc grand prix motorcycles hit the world stage staring in 1949. That class endured for decades and ultimately morphed into MotoGP.
This class has always featured AHRMA’s heavy hitters, riding many of the same machines as former world champions Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, and Phil Reed, to name a few.
“The 500 Premier bikes are the pinnacle of vintage road racing, embodying the spirit, craftsmanship, and raw performance of our sport’s golden era. These machines define what true vintage road racing is all about. Congratulations to Rob Hall and Tim Joyce on their impressive wins this past weekend in challenging conditions—an incredible display of skill and perseverance. What a great start to an exciting AHRMA road racing season where history comes alive on the track and the competition is as fierce as ever,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees.
Rounds three and four of the AHRMA National Road Race Series presented by Motobilia will be March 15-16 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC.
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 Vintage Cup 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.
2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia, 500 Premier – Vintage Cup Results
Saturday, February 15, 2025
1 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Matchless G50, Charlotte, NC
2 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
3 – 32 Harry Vanderlinden, 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Hickory, NC
4 – 9K Jerry Duke, 1967 Ducati 350 Scrambler, Florence, AL
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1 – 81T Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT
2 – 304 Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage 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.
Daytona 200: Canadian Trevor Daley Returning With Bridgestone America
Trevor Daley Returns to Daytona with OneSpeedInc Racing for the Iconic 200-Miler
Trevor Daley and his OneSpeedInc Racing team are gearing up for a return to the legendary Daytona 200 from March 6th to 8th. Known as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world, the Daytona 200 demands exceptional skill, resilience, and equipment—and Daley is ready to deliver on all fronts.
Last year marked Trevor’s debut with Team Battlax and Bridgestone America at the “World Center of Racing,” where he overcame a tough qualifying spot to battle his way into contention just outside of the top 10, ultimately finishing 20th. No small feat in the 67 bike deep field. With a revamped program and a year of experience under his belt, Trevor is poised to build on that performance and aims even higher in 2025.
Testing at Daytona in the fall with Bridgestone America’s, Rory O’Neill and Andre Decker has further bolstered Trevor’s confidence. Bridgestone’s Battlax racing tires proved up to the demands of Daytona with their durability and consistent performance under the extreme conditions and Trevor along with his team have further refined his GSX-R750 to maximize the Bridgestone tire package for next month’s event.
Trevor will once again take on the 200 aboard a Suzuki Canada supported GSX-R750—a bike he mastered during his breakthrough 2024 CSBK season, which saw him claim three victories in only a handful of race starts. The synergy between rider and machine promises to be a formidable combination as Trevor faces the gruelling 200-mile test.
Adding to the excitement is the support of Timmerman Timberworks, an Ontario-Canada-based company renowned for its precision craftsmanship in timber-frame construction. Their shared commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the ethos of OneSpeedInc Racing. Trevor is pleased to have the support of fellow Ontario based businesses, Economy Lube & Tire and Goderich Toyota. Both are returning partners from Trevor’s 2024 Campaign.
OneSpeedInc’s expertise in fabrication has already started to make waves in the Moto-America paddock. OneSpeedInc’s endurance racing quick-change stands and fast refuelling systems designed by Daley’s team were instrumental last year and have since become sought-after tools for several of MotoAmerica’s top teams.
No racer succeeds without a stellar crew, and Trevor has assembled an all-star team for 2025. MotoAmerica heavyweights like crew chief Jon Cornwell and Dave Weaver, along with a portion of SDK’S 2024 crew in ‘Aussi’ Jake Skate and Jeff Binford, will be making the calls for mechanic Steve Beattie and pit crew members Ben Young, Brad Macrae and Pat Barnes. Trevor’s crew of ‘A-Lister’s’ will ensure every detail is dialed in for race day.
One of Trevor’s GSX-R’s in it’s ‘Daytona livery’ was on display at the Toronto Motorcycle show in the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike (CSBK) booth. Post event, fans can learn of Trevor’s Daytona journey and racing adventures through his blog in Inside Motorcycles
Magazine (insidemotorcycles.com) and via social media @OneSpeedInc.
Special thanks to our partners:
Timmerman Timberworks, Economy Lube & Tire, Bridgestone Americas, Suzuki Canada, Goderich Toyota, Riedmann Management, Hindle Exhaust, Moto-Spec Chassis Tuning Software, Vortex Racing, GB Racing, BrakeTech, Liqui Moly, and Moto-World.ca.
Moto3: Piqueras Fastest In Testing In Jerez
Angel Piqueras was fastest in the first day of the official Moto3 World Championship test at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Piqueras turned a 1:44.442 on his Frinsa – MT Helmets – MSI KTM, ahead of Maximo Quiles on the CFMOTO Aspar KTM and Alvaro Carpe on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
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Moto2: Moreira Tops Testing At Jerez
Italtrans Racing Team’s Diogo Moreira topped the first day of the pre-season Moto2 World Championship test at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Moreira’s 1:40.775 was under the race lap record, held by American Joe Roberts, and was just off the pole and outright lap records held by Remy Gardner and Aron Canet, respectively.
Canet was second, and Barry Baltus was third, the top three split by 0.312 seconds.
Roberts finished 14th, 0.934 seconds behind Moreira.
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World Superbike: Bulega Tops Final Test Day In Australia
Rain was once again the villain of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship field after it fell ahead of the final test session at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) topped the day’s running thanks to his 1’29.680s set in the morning as he led a trio of Ducati riders, with reigning Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) claiming fourth in the dry. The track dried throughout the final two-hour session, with times rapidly falling, although they were just shy of the morning efforts for the majority of the field.
Now entering his sophomore season, Bulega has started 2025 as he started his rookie season, with some impressive pace and consistency; over 25 flying laps in FP3, 17 laps were in the 1’29s bracket while two were in the 1’28s, as he claimed top spot with a 1’28.680s. A trio of Ducatis led the field with Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) just under half-a-second down on Bulega, completing 11 timed laps and 21 in total, while Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) was third, 0.499s down on Bulega, with 31 laps to his name. ‘Petrux’ had a longest stint of nine laps and, like Bulega and Iannone, completed many 1’29s – although he was less consistent across his runs. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) took fifth as he found more confidence on his Panigale V4 R, showing consistency throughout the dry conditions as he often lapped in the 1’29s; he also completed 38 laps in the morning session. Scott Redding (MGM BONOVO Racing) completed the top ten as he continued re-adapting to the Panigale V4 R as he completed 35 dry laps, finishing just ahead of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) in 11th. Rookie Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) impressed on Day 1 of the Official Test and did again on Day 2, despite a crash at Turn 4, as he finished 13th place ahead of fellow rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team).
Reigning Champion Razgatlioglu bounced back from his FP1 crash to take fourth on Day 2, and also showed speed and consistency across his stints. 10 laps in the 1’29s and a couple in the 1’30s suggest the #1 is close to the Ducatis ahead but still missing a little bit. ‘El Turco’ actually improved his time right at the end of FP4 with the track at its driest compared to the morning session as he set a 1’29.247s. As for teammate Michael van der Mark, the Dutchman took 12th place in the dry conditions after setting a 1’29.948s to lap 1.268s slower than pacesetter Bulega.
Andrea Locatelli was the sole representative for the Pata Maxus Yamaha squad on Day 2 following teammate Jonathan Rea’s injury, and he claimed sixth place with a 1’29.493s while also completing 24 laps as he continued testing the 2025 package featuring chassis components and new electronic strategies. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) took 15th place with Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), Tito Rabat (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and teammate Bahattin Sofuoglu in 18th, 19th and 21st respectively.
Bimota’s strong pre-season form continued with P6 and P7 on Tuesday, with Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) leading teammate Axel Bassani by just 0.093s. The #22 completed 36 laps while Bassani added another 30 in the dry FP3 session. The best time for Bimota was recorded by Alex Lowes who set a 1’29.534s while Bassani’s P8 meant he was the last rider within a second of Bulega’s time.
Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) was the fastest Honda rider on Day 2 as Honda continued to test their CBR1000RR-R with Ohlins suspension following their switch. Vierge posted a 1’29.812s as he claimed P9 with 33 laps to his name while teammate Iker Lecuona, recovering from a training crash that left him injured was 20th. His best time was a 1’30.642s as he completed 26 laps. Test rider Tetsuta Nagashima, who will also race in Australia, finished in 17th place with a 1’30.161s; he was one of the first to venture out in the wet FP4 conditions. Elsewhere, Tarran Mackenzie (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) rounded out the WorldSBK field in the dry conditions with a 1’31.130s while teammate Zaqhwan Zaidi got his first taste of WorldSBK action in the wet, although he crashed at Turn 4 on his first flying lap.
Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) has been quick throughout the winter so far, but Day 2 in Australia was more difficult for the American. A crash at Turn 8 briefly brought out the red flags, with the #31 completing 16 laps and posting a best of 1’30.350s. He was also one rider to venture out in the wet, setting a 1’44.955s after he didn’t go out in the best conditions.
By the end of the final two-hour session, the track had almost dried out with just a few patches of water remaining. Slick tyres were fitted and times tumbled rapidly from the high 1’40s to almost matching the FP3 efforts. Bulega made it four from four as he set a 1’29.133s at the end of FP4 to top the session, a tenth ahead of Razgatlioglu. Locatelli completed the top three ahead of Iannone, who was briefly P1, while Redding, Petrucci, Vickers, Gardner and Bautista all took turns leading the session. Gardner had a crash at the end of the session which brought out the red flags after he fell at Turn 3.
The top six from Day 2 at the Official Test:
1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’28.680s, 42 laps
2. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +0.482s, 31 laps
3. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.499s, 44 laps
4. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.567s, 39 laps
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.797s, 55 laps
6. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +0.813s, 35 laps
Learning Curves Racing School Closes Down
A Message From Rick and Lora Breuer of Learning Curves Racing:
Learning Curves Racing (LCR) would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, racers, families, friends, and everyone who has recommended us over the years. Since 1989, LCR has conducted and hosted race licensing schools, clinics, and specialty classes at numerous racetracks nationwide.
We have been blessed to inspire new riders to be safe and fast on the track. It has been an honor to be a part of so many of the new racers’ journeys along the way and call many of them friends and family.
A special shoutout to all the excellent instructors and advocates over the years: Kevin Elliott (RIP), Dave Doe, Mark Erickson, Brian McLaughlin, Scott Zampach, Dean Hagemann (RIP), Todd Evans, Jason D’Amico, Doug Lincoln, Megan Ryan, Scotty Ryan, Aaron Stein and most recently, Kevin Van Engen, and Jon White. We could not have done this without you!
Unfortunately, ASRA decided to take a different approach to licensing new racers. As a result, Learning Curves Racing has officially ceased operations on February 7th, 2025. It has been an incredible ride for the last 35 seasons. Thank you for trusting us to help you with your motorcycle training needs! We wish you all the best in the future.
Additionally, we are grateful to the new ASRA owners for allowing us to continue our respective roles for the past two years. Along with the above, we are parting ways with ASRA as part of this “different direction.” We will miss being an integral part of your racing journey. Lora and I have dedicated ourselves as Race Officials for the past 13 race seasons. I have served as Race Director, while Lora has held many positions, including Head Registrar for the Midwest Region and the Daytona events. Her most recent role was working the ASRA Help Desk.
We have been fortunate to serve as Race Director and Head Registrar for the six Daytona 200 race weekends run by ASRA. This was a dream come true for me as a former racer. The Daytona 200 is an iconic race I have followed since purchasing my first street bike. I sincerely appreciate the late Kevin Elliott for making this opportunity possible.
The most significant recognition goes to the exceptional staff who have dedicated their time, weekends, families, and friends for years to ensure the safety and professionalism of the events for the racers. Their unwavering commitment is the foundation of the exceptional region we serve.
We extend our best wishes to all of you as you embark on the future.
FAST and SAFE!
Rick Breuer
Former ASRA Race Director and owner of Learning Curves Racing Ltd.