California Roadrace Association: Farris Wins CTML Gold Cup At Podium Club

David Swarts

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May 3, 2023

California Roadrace Association: Farris Wins CTML Gold Cup At Podium Club

California Roadrace Association: Farris Takes win over Prince in Gold Cup at Podium Club

[Casa Grande, AZ] California Roadrace Association (CRA) held the second round of its 2023 season at Podium Club at Attesa, in Casa Grande, Arizona. Racers came from everywhere: Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Texas, and even Canada. The paddock was full, which resulted in healthy grids for every class and several reaching 30 plus entries. The weather was unseasonably warm but with sunny skies from the first green flag to the last checkered one.

Wyatt Farris and his Motorsport Exotica/BST Vodka BMW M 1000 RR started off the weekend strong during practice and qualifying and never let up. Farris Picked up multiple wins, including Sunday’s premier race – the 12-lap CTML Gold Cup. Bryce Prince and his BPR Yamaha YZF-R1 provided stiff competition and kept Farris honest all weekend long. Rounding out the podium in third place was Anthony “Lugnut” Norton on his Kawasaki ZX-10R.

Each race’s results are in a separate PDF below.

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Pipe Dreams Podcast (And Video): Episode Six – Moto2 Racer Sam Lowes

David Swarts

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May 3, 2023

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Pipe Dreams Podcast (And Video): Episode Six – Moto2 Racer Sam Lowes

Editorial Note: To listen to or download the podcast go here and to watch the video of the podcast scroll down.

Episode 6: Sam Lowes

Putting Greens & Podiums

May 3rd, 2023 – Desert Center, California

MotoAmerica/American Flat Track racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli are pleased to release Episode 6 of their Pipe Dreams Podcast featuring 2013 Supersport World Champion, past MotoGP rider, and current Moto2 Championship contender Sam Lowes.

At 32 years old, the Britain sheds light on his journey through the ranks of BSB, WSS, and finally the MotoGP and Moto2 world championships through the lens of what some people consider a veteran in the paddock. Sam also dives into his passion for golf, the challenges and advantages of growing up racing against his twin brother Alex Lowes and some other untold stories. We enjoyed Sam’s witty humor and hope you do too.

You can follow Sam on social media via @sam.lowes22 or watch him compete live throughout the 2023 Moto2 season.

Canadian Superbike: Ducati Posts $70,000 In Contingency

David Swarts

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May 3, 2023

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Canadian Superbike: Ducati Posts $70,000 In Contingency

Ducati Supporting Canadian Superbike Championship With $70,000 CAD In Contingency

Ajax, ON – 3 May 2023 – Ducati Canada is pleased to announce their support platform for the 2023 Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) with new homologated models and contingency program.

With its dominating presence in superbike classes all over the world, including the reigning World SBK championship, the Panigale V4 will continue to be eligible for CSBK competitors in the Superbike class for the 2023 season. Adding to the competition in 2023 is the potent Panigale V2 in the CSBK Sport Bike class.

Newly crowned Daytona 200 Champion and taking home the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, Josh Herrin and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V2 have proven the Panigale V2 to be a serious contender for the CSBK Sport Bike class.

To support CSBK competitors who pilot the Panigale V4 in Pro Superbike and Panigale V2 in Pro Sport Bike, Ducati Canada is introducing a new contingency program that includes a per race payout up to $2,500 CAD and an impressive championship bonus up to $10,000 CAD.

Jason Chinnock – CEO, Ducati North America

“Continuing the momentum created last year with the homologation of the Panigale V4 it is exciting to have the Panigale V2 diversifying the level competition in Canada,” said Chinnock. “Having both race-proven models and a competitive contingency program we are looking forward to giving Ducatisti in Canada even more riders to cheer on in 2023”.

For further information and eligibility on the 2023 Ducati Canada contingency program please visit the CSBK website.

To discover more about the Panigale V4 and Panigale V2 please visit ducati.com

AMA Schedules Hall Of Fame Days, Induction Ceremony Sept. 14-17

David Swarts

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May 3, 2023

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AMA Schedules Hall Of Fame Days, Induction Ceremony Sept. 14-17

Induction Ceremony to Headline AMA Hall of Fame Days on Campus of American Motorcyclist Association Sept. 14-17

Packed schedule of activities will round out multi-day event in Pickerington, Ohio

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association will open the doors of its Pickerington, Ohio, headquarters to the motorcycle community Sept. 14-17 for AMA Hall of Fame Days, a four-day event headlined by the 2023 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

“Whether you are a recreational rider, racer or fan of motorcycling history, we’ll have something for you at AMA Hall of Fame Days this September,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “This event is our opportunity to welcome all AMA members to our campus, invite them to celebrate the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 and experience fun on two wheels.”

Activities will include meetings, a bike night, Hall of Famer meet-and-greet opportunities and more.

“While we already have a packed schedule, we anticipate adding more as the event approaches,” Dingman said. “Our goal is to include something for every AMA member, and we’ll announce more as it’s confirmed.”

AMA Hall of Fame Days will kick off with an AMA-sanctioned adventure ride Thursday, Sept. 14. Participants will follow a full day’s route that leads from AMA headquarters through Southeastern Ohio and back.

On Friday, Sept. 15, the annual AMA member meeting will be held at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, followed by the 2023 induction ceremony at the neighboring Violet Township Event Center and an evening reception back at the museum.

Saturday, Sept. 16, will begin with the Hall of Fame Supporter Brunch and the public reveal of the Class of 2023 display in the museum. Following brunch, the museum will hold an open house for all guests that will transition into a bike night with a DJ and food trucks. Representatives from the State Motorcycle Safety Association also will attend as part of their annual meeting in nearby Columbus.

In addition, AMA Congress, which includes AMA Racing and Recreational Riding Commissions, will meet Sept. 14-15 to discuss rules and guidelines for AMA-sanctioned racing and riding activity. Commission members should save the dates and look for official invitations soon.

Finally, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Mobility Commission will meet at AMA headquarters on Sept. 17. The FIM Mobility Commission deals with the safety of riders on the road, and the quality and safety of products used in motorcycling. It advises FIM management on ways international law increasingly affects motorcycling.

Registration for events open to the public, including the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, will be available soon at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

WorldSBK: Pirelli Introducing Soft SC0 Front Tire At Catalunya

David Swarts

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May 3, 2023

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WorldSBK: Pirelli Introducing Soft SC0 Front Tire At Catalunya

A FRONT PIRELLI SC0 MAKES ITS RACE DEBUT

In Barcelona, the WorldSBK riders will have a soft SC0 solution available for the front for the first time in history

The Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya will host the fourth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship over the weekend and will be the stage for an important debut for Pirelli: for the first time ever, the Italian tyre company has developed a solution in soft compound SC0 for the front wheel that can be used during the race weekend.

Up to now, the DIABLO Superbike had never had a SC0 compound in the range of front tyres but now Pirelli has decided to introduce and develop it during the season, to then make it a standard solution next year. The comparisons, started in Assen, between the standard SCX rear and the B0800 development SCX rear, and, in the WorldSSP class, between the current 120/70 size front and the larger 125/70 already used in WorldSBK will continue in Barcelona.

WorldSBK

Front: in addition to the solutions already used since the beginning of the year, i.e. the medium SC1 and the hard SC2, in the quantity of 8 tyres per rider for each compound, for the first time the riders will also have a front SC0 available, a soft compound solution which should offer a high level of grip at the front- to balance the grip given by the softer solutions at the rear. The Barcelona circuit can be particularly demanding for the front because it is very technical, with wide and fast corners, straights, undulations and very sharp braking zones, such as first braking point after the long straight to the finish line.

Rear: the solutions seen in action at Assen were confirmed, with the standard super soft SCX and the development SCX-A (specification B0800) to continue the direct comparison between the two options. To these two more are added- the soft SC0 and, only for the Superpole and Superpole Race, the extra soft SCQ.

WorldSSP

At the front, the riders will continue to have two SC1 options available in different sizes: the standard one for the WorldSSP class in 120/70 and the one used by WorldSBK in 125/70, to evaluate a possible switch also for this class to the larger size after a first test carried out in Assen. The third and last solution is represented by the standard SC2. For the rear, the riders will be able to choose between the standard SCX and SC0, the latter being more protected in the event of low temperatures and high wear.

An SC0 to complete the new front range

“In Barcelona we will witness what, in its way, can be considered a historic debut in these 20 years of Pirelli in Superbike: for the first time ever, the WorldSBK riders will have a DIABLO Superbike in the soft SC0 compound available at the front. After expanding the range in the past seasons with the introduction of rear solutions in soft compounds, such as the SCX in 2020 and the SCQ in 2022, and having worked on the new front SC1 and SC2, we now decided it was time to complete the range also working on a front in soft SC0 compound with the aim to balance the high level of grip offered by the new soft solutions introduced for the rear wheel. The riders have already had the opportunity to test this new front solution, in specification B1148, in the winter tests and in those held in Barcelona at the end of March but this will be the first time ever that they will have it available in a race weekend. The goal, in line with our philosophy of making the tyres used in the World Superbike available to all motorcyclists, is to develop this SC0 during the season and then make it a standard solution, therefore purchasable on the market, in 2024”.

Harley-Davidson Introduces “Fast Johnnie” Collection

David Swarts

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May 2, 2023

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Harley-Davidson Introduces “Fast Johnnie” Collection

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ENTHUSIAST COLLECTION INTRODUCES FAST JOHNNIE

High-Performance 1960s and ‘70s Muscle Cars Inspire Limited-Edition Trio of Motorcycles

MILWAUKEE (May 2, 2023) – Harley-Davidson celebrates muscle car culture and its racing heritage with the introduction of Fast Johnnie, the 2023 addition to the Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection of limited run bikes featuring factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments. Executed in Celestial Blue with white racing stripes, this special Enthusiast Collection paint scheme is offered factory-installed for three 2023 Harley-Davidson models: the Low Rider® ST, the Street Glide® ST and the Road Glide® ST motorcycles, with production limited to no more than 2,000 of each model globally.

Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection models celebrate Harley-Davidson riders and are inspired by their stories and legacies. The Fast Johnnie paint scheme taps into iconic design themes featured on high-performance muscle cars and pony cars of the 1960s and 1970s – contrasting “racing” or “rally” striping over a bold base color, and a clever or symbolic character or logo incorporated into the graphics package. Both elements served to create an obvious visual difference between the high-performance version of a car and the standard version of the same model. The Fast Johnnie character applied to the left side of the fuel tank also appears on the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory team motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series. It was inspired by the story of a piglet named Johnnie adopted in 1920 by Harley-Davidson racer and member of the infamous “Wrecking Crew,” Ray Weishaar, which became a team mascot. The piglet often perched on a motorcycle fuel tank for a post-race victory lap and is usually cited as the source of the “Hog” moniker that to this day is often applied to anything Harley-Davidson.

“The striping graphic effect is a powerful signal to the generation that came of age during this era, and is still impactful today,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director. “The Celestial Blue base color selected for Fast Johnnie recalls a popular tone from the muscle car era. For the graphic striping, we created a custom white color formulated to authentically reflect the era, executed in a classic thin-wide-thin pattern on the sides and top of the motorcycle bodywork. The look is a nod to pure Americana.”

On the tank and front fender “Harley-Davidson” script replaces one of the thin stripe elements. Depending on the motorcycle model, the striping is applied to the front and rear fenders, the fuel tank top and sides, the front of the fairing and the side covers and saddlebags. The Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection logo is on the rear fender.

Low Rider® ST Fast Johnnie Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection

Strap down your bedroll and make a run for the border. The Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® ST model is an American V-Twin sport-touring bike for the rider who digs clean-and-lean West Coast style and craves the outrageous performance of the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin powertrain. The Low Rider® ST model connects these riders with pure Harley-Davidson attitude. Mechanical features are identical to the 2023 Low Rider® ST model.

Special Styling Features

Celestial Blue with custom white detailing
Enthusiast Collection logo on rear fender
Graphic on both sides of the fuel tank – Fast Johnnie on left, Bar & Shield on right

Street Glide® ST Fast Johnnie Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection

Elevated pro-touring bagger performance and style for the rider who just can’t get enough of either. The Street Glide® ST model pairs the muscular Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain with tough West Coast styling influences and new dark-and-bronze finishes. Undiminished comfort and the iconic batwing fairing appeal to the traditionalist mindset. Meet the new breed of speed and style from Harley-Davidson. Mechanical features are identical to the 2023 Street Glide® ST model.

Road Glide® ST Fast Johnnie Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection

The sleek Road Glide® ST model projects more menace than ever and backs it up with the street-scorching power of the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain. West Coast styling elements and black-and-bronze finishes set this bike apart from the performance bagger crowd. Legendary comfort and the “sharknose” fixed fairing appeal to a rider who wants to make quick work of the open road. Mechanical features are identical to 2023 Road Glide® ST model.

Road Glide ST and Street Glide ST Special Styling Features

Celestial Blue with custom white detailing
Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection logo on rear fender
Graphic on both sides of the fuel tank – Fast Johnnie on left, Bar & Shield on right
Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories offers color-matched King Tour-Pak® luggage carrier, Chopped Tour-Pak® luggage carrier, and saddlebag speaker lids.

Harley-Davidson stands for the timeless pursuit of adventure and freedom for the soul. Go to H-D.com to learn more about the complete line of 2023 Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring, Sport, Adventure Touring, Cruiser and Trike motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Certified™ pre-owned motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories, Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and gear, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Moto2: Canet Quickest In Testing Tuesday At Jerez

David Swarts

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May 2, 2023

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Moto2: Canet Quickest In Testing Tuesday At Jerez

Moto2 Test Times
Moto3 Test Times

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Canet & Öncü set the pace in Moto2™ and Moto3™ Jerez Test

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

A day after the MotoGP™ teams and riders were busy running through their testing agendas at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, it was the turn of some Moto2™ and Moto3™ outfits to do the same. Aron Canet (Pons Wegow Los40) and Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) set the quickest times in their respective classes, with each category enjoying three sessions on Tuesday.

Moto2™

It was a great day for the Pons Wegow Los40 team as they locked out the top two positions, with impressive rookie Sergio Garcia joining Canet at the summit. And it was close between their pair as just 0.018s split the two Spaniards in Andalucia.

Saying it was close inside the top 10 doesn’t really cut the mustard thereafter, either. The top five of Canet, Garcia, Jake Dixon (Autosolar GASGAS Aspar M2), Sunday’s race winner Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Albert Arenas (Red Bull KTM Ajo) were covered by less than a tenth. Sixth place Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) was only 0.102s off, while Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) – who was unhurt in a crash – and Manuel Gonzalez (Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team) were two tenths adrift in P7 and P8.

World Championship leader Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) didn’t take part in the Jerez Test, with 20 of the full-time Moto2™ field lapping on Tuesday.

Moto3™

In the Moto3™ class, Spanish GP polesitter Öncü set the pace by well over half a second on Tuesday. The top five fastest riders completed their best laps in the opening session of the Test, with Jerez podium finisher David Alonso (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar M3) sitting as Öncü’s closest challenger – 0.642s adrift.

Xavier Artigas (CFMOTO Racing PrüstelGP) rounded out the top three and was the only other rider in the 1:45 bracket, as reigning JuniorGP™ and Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) pipped Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MSI) to round out the top five. Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) was the other rider within a second of Öncü’s time in P6. World Championship leader Dani Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was in P11 just behind Sunday’s back-to-back winner Ivan Ortola (MTA Angeluss).

All in all, a busy day all in all for the intermediate and lightweight classes! Next up: the 1000th Grand Prix at the world-famous Le Mans.

CMRA: Klesel Wins Four Races At MSR Houston

David Swarts

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May 2, 2023

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CMRA: Klesel Wins Four Races At MSR Houston

Klesel Sweeps Round Three at MSR Houston

Michael Klesel swept all his races wins during Round Three of the Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) series April 29-30 on the 17-turn, 2.38-mile course at MSR Houston, in Angleton, Texas.

Riding his Pirelli-shod RES Yamaha YZF-R6, Klesel took wins in the C Superstock Expert, C Superbike Expert, B Superstock Expert, and B Superbike Expert races, leading every lap in each of those races.

Klesel stated, “This has been such a great season. The bike is on rails and we have the setup dialed. Having RES owner Steve Upchurch as crew chief has been a huge difference in how I approach each time I get on the bike. Between him and Jimmy Cambora (Raceworx owner), I can’t imagine a better team.”

Michael Klesel would like to thank his sponsors Pirelli, RideSmart, Raceworx, RES, K-Tech, Orient Express, Evol Technology, FTECU, Drippin Wet, Southern Adrenaline, RS Taichi, and Moto Liberty.

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

David Swarts

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May 2, 2023

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Where To Ride In May: 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 May 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 May 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.

5/1-2 California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

5/1-2 Yamaha Champions Riding School, NCBike Garysburg, NC

5/3 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

5/3-4 California Superbike School, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

5/3-4 Shannonville Motorsport Park Motorcycle Lapping Days, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

5/5 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

5/5 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

5/5 Ed Bargy Advanced Riding and Racing School, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

5/5 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/5 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

5/5 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

5/5-6 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

5/5-6 Z² Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

5/5-7 CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

5/5-7 OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

5/5-7 PanAmerican Superbike Series, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

5/5-7 WMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

5/5-8 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

5/6 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Ventura Short Track, Ventura Raceway, Ventura, CA

5/6 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/6 ASMA Track Days and Advanced Rider Training, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

5/6 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid-State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

5/6 Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

5/6 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

5/6 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

5/6 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

5/6-7 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/6-7 ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

5/6-7 Bagger Racing League (BRL) Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/6-7 CCS Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic/Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/6-7 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

5/6-7 MRA Series, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

5/6-7 Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Spring Mount Motorsports Resort, Pahrump, NV

5/6-7 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

5/6-7 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/6-7 Tony’s Track Days, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT

5/6-7 TrackXperience Track Days, Spring Mountain Motorsports Resort, Pahrump, NV

5/6-7 WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/North Central/ Southeast Region Series, Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA

5/7 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays, Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

5/7 CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

5/7 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

5/7 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

5/7-8 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

5/8 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

5/8 Fishtail Riding School, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

5/8 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/8 JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/8 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

5/8 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

5/8-9 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/9 CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (Motor Officer Advanced Training)

5/9-10 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

5/9-13 Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

5/10 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

5/10-11 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Harrington, DE

5/10-11 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/11 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

5/11 Z² Track Days, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

5/12 ARL Track Days, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

5/13-14 ARL High Performance Riding Academy, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

5/12 California Superbike School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/12 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

5/12 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

5/12 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

5/12-13 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Harrington, DE

5/12-13 NorthWest Mini Moto & Endurance Challenge (Minis), Tri City Kart Club, Richland, WA

5/13 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Sacramento Mile, Cal Expo Fair, Sacramento, CA

5/13 Legion Moto Trackdays, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/13 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

5/13 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

5/13 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

5/13 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Twin Fountains Raceway, Bell Buckle, TN

5/13 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Racing Series, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

5/13-14 Canadian Mini Superbike Championship Series (CMSBK) (Minis), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

5/13-14 Cornerspin School: Roadracing In The Dirt (Dirt Track School), Cornerspin Facility, Spencer, NC

5/13-14 FIM MiniGP Canada Series (Minis), Lombardy Raceway Karting, Lombardy, ON

5/13-14 NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

5/13-14 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

5/13-14 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

5/13-14 Southern Track Days, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

5/13-14 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Grattan Raceway, Belding, MI

5/13-15 JP43 Training School, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

5/13-15 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

5/13-15 Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

5/14 St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

5/14 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

5/14 TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

5/14-15 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Harrington, DE

5/14-15 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

5/14-15 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

5/15 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

5/15 Fun Track Dayz, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

5/15 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days/Performance Riding Clinics, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

5/15 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

5/15-16 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

5/16-17 Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/17 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

5/17 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/19 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

5/19 Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

5/19 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

5/19 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

5/19-20 Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) Track Days, Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB (includes Race School)

5/19-20 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN

5/19-21 (Bridgestone) Canadian Superbike Championship Series, Shannonville Motorsport Park, Belleville, ON

5/19-21 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

5/20 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

5/20 UtahSBA Advanced Rider Training (ART), Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT

5/20-21 AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

5/20-21 Alaska Motorcycle Road Racing Series and Track Days, Tanacross Race Course, Tok, AK

5/20-21 EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

5/20-21 Evolve GT School and Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

5/20-21 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Polecat Training Center, Fayetteville, TN

5/20-21 Fast Line Track Days, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

5/20-21 Fishtail Riding School, Canaan Motor Club, Canaan, NH

5/20-21 Motogladiator Series, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

5/20-21 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Fun Camp)

5/20-21 Track Day Winner Track Days, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

5/21 2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Adams Motorsports Park, Riverside, CA

5/21 Brake Free Track Times Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

5/21 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days, Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

5/21 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

5/21-22 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

5/21-22 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/21-23 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

5/22 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/22 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

5/22 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

5/22 USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

5/22-23 California Superbike School, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

5/24 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

5/24-25 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)

5/25 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

5/26 AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Track Days & Ed Bargy Advanced Track Riding Technique Workshop, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

5/26 ARL Track Days, Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

5/26 HardNoX Track Dayz, Rocky Mountain Motorsports, Carstairs, AB

5/26 MARRC Racing School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

5/26 (Dunlop) N2/WERA Endurance Series, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

5/26 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

5/26-27 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

5/26-28 (Bridgestone) AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Classic MotoFest in the Heartland, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

5/26-28 CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

5/26-28 Ruts to Racelines Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

5/26-28 SOAR Series (Canada), Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON

5/26-28 (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA/ WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal/Mid-Central/Southeast Region Series, WERA Cycle Jam, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

5/26-29 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

5/27 (Progressive) AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT), Red Mile, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY

5/27 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

5/27 UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT

5/27-28 ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

5/27-28 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

5/27-28 Yamaha Champions Riding School, High Plains Raceway, Deer Trail, CO

5/27-28 Fasttrax Motorcycle Performance Track Days, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

5/27-28 Racers Edge Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

5/27-28 RideSmart Motorcycle School, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

5/27-28 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Anderson Racepark, Palmetto, FL

5/27-28 TrackXperience Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

5/27-29 AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire (Main), Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

5/27-29 CCS Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic Roadracing Championship Series (Main), Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

5/27-29 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

5/27-29 Tony’s Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

5/28-29 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

5/28-29 JP Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/28-29 Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

5/28-29 Track Time Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

5/29 Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, ON

5/29 Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club School & Track Days, Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC

5/29-30 ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

5/30-31 California Superbike School, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

5/31 Pineview Run Two Wheel Wednesday Track Days, Pineview Run Auto & Country Club, LaFayette, NY

5/30-6/1 Super Sonic Road Race School & CMSBK Track Days (Minis), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

American Flat Track: Series Continues May 6 At The Ventura Short Track

David Swarts

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May 2, 2023

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American Flat Track: Series Continues May 6 At The Ventura Short Track

Daniels, Mees Continue Battle for Supremacy at Ventura Short Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 2, 2023) – Progressive American Flat Track will conclude its early-season run of four Short Tracks with the inaugural Ventura Short Track this Saturday, May 6, at Ventura Raceway in Ventura, California.

It’s somewhat unusual to have four Short Tracks throughout an entire campaign, let alone in the opening six races. The first three delivered huge thrills and significant developments for the 2023 Championship, and the same can be expected again this weekend.

Together with the Mission Dallas Half-Mile presented by Roof Systems, this year’s first four ovals have already begun to reshuffle the pecking order. Current Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle title leader Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) and reigning premier-class champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Rogers Racing/SDI Racing FTR750) have earned two wins apiece and currently rank 1-2 in the standings.

Mees comes in with soaring confidence after having gotten the better of Daniels in their most recent two matchups. That said, rising star Daniels has shown no real weaknesses or made any major mistakes, allowing him to build up an early-season advantage with no finish worse than second. That’s a mighty high standard that promises to ratchet up the pressure on Mees (and everyone else) should he continue to perform at that level.

Two-time Champion Briar Bauman (No. 3 Parts Plus/Jacob Companies KTM 890 Duke) expected a rollercoaster of a season when he originally committed to racing a developing platform in the KTM 890 Duke. And while he’s gotten that, he’s continued to be a factor, securing a pair of podiums and three top-five finishes in the bike’s earliest days. He should only get better as the season evolves and Bauman is better able to exploit the bike’s inherent strengths.

JD Beach (No. 95 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) is the season’s only winner other than Daniels and Mees. While that came in the TT discipline in which he stands as one of the sport’s all-time greats, Beach also won a pair of Short Tracks a season ago. He’s more than capable of doing the same this weekend, which would be the ideal way to rebound back after crashing out of podium contention in Dallas.

Independent Indians pilots Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing Indian FTR750), Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 JMC Motorsports/Fairway Ford Indian FTR750) and Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Mission Foods Indian FTR750) line positions 5-8 in the standings. The first three have already stood on the podium this season while Lowe came close with a fourth of his own.

Meanwhile, the factory Royal Enfields of Johnny Lewis (No. 10 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) and Ryan Wells (No. 94 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) have earned a top five and multiple top tens already in their first season of Mission SuperTwins competition – while demonstrating the potential to place even higher.

And finally, Short Track extraordinaire Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Martin Trucking/Castrol Harley-Davidson XR750) will be back on track this weekend. While he piloted a Yamaha MT-07 to a pair of top tens at the DAYTONA ST opener, he’ll be armed with the venerable Harley-Davidson XR750 this weekend with designs on adding yet another chapter to its multi-decade legend.

Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER

The Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER class has emerged as a red-hot battleground for manufacturers in recent seasons, and 2023 is shaping up to be one to remember in that regard.

First it was the KTMs, with Kody Kopp (No. 1 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-F), Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-F) and Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 D&D Racing/Certified KTM 450 SX-F) sweeping the season’s first four races wins.

Then it was the Hondas, as the American Honda-backed Turner Honda trio of Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Chase Saathoff (No. 88 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), and Morgen Mischler (No. 13 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) struck back by locking down the podium in Dallas.

Who will be next? While both KTM and Honda will look for further successes, there’s a real chance that other marques will now take their turn in the spotlight.

The Estenson Racing Yamaha team that secured back-to-back Parts Unlimited AFT Singles titles in ‘20-’21 courtesy of the aforementioned Daniels still boasts one of the most talented line-ups in the paddock with Trevor Brunner (No. 21 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Tom Drane (No. 59 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F).

And the 1st Impressions Husqvarna Racing effort feels primed for a huge weekend with Chad Cose (No. 49 1st Impressions Race Team/Husqvarna Racing FC450) regularly running up front and James Ott (No. 19 1st Impressions Race Team/Husqvarna Racing FC450) having already earned a runner-up finish at the Senoia ST earlier this season.

There will be plenty to keep fans entertained at the track on Saturday as well, including numerous vendors, plenty of food and beverage options, music, and motorcycle parking.

General Admission Grandstand tickets are just $40 (kids 12 and under $5), while Reserved Grandstand tickets are just $10 more.

Pit Pass Upgrades are also available for purchase, which provide all-day access to the pits where fans can scope out the world’s fastest dirt track motorcycles and get up close and personal with the stars of the sport.

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/ventura-short-track-61345 to purchase your tickets today!

Gates will open for fans at 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT) with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT).

For those that can’t catch the live action from the circuit, FansChoice.tv is the live streaming home of Progressive AFT. Sign up now and catch every second of on-track action starting with Practice & Qualifying and ending with the Victory Podium at the end of the night at https://www.fanschoice.tv.

FOX Sports coverage of the Mission Dallas Half-Mile presented by Roof Systems will air earlier in the day on FS1 on Saturday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT). The Ventura Short Track will premiere on FS1 one week later, on Saturday, May 13, at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT). As always, both broadcasts will feature in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on FOX Sports.

California Roadrace Association: Farris Wins CTML Gold Cup At Podium Club

May 3, 2023

Wyatt Farris (19) held off Bryce Prince (74) to win the CRA Gold Cup race at the Podium Club at Attesa, in Arizona. Photo by Moses Martinez/CinePixelProductions.com, courtesy CRA. — Wyatt Farris (19) held off Bryce Prince (74) to win the CRA CTML Gold Cup race at the Podium Club at Attesa, in Arizona. Photo by Moses Martinez/CinePixelProductions.com, courtesy CRA.

California Roadrace Association: Farris Takes win over Prince in Gold Cup at Podium Club

[Casa Grande, AZ] California Roadrace Association (CRA) held the second round of its 2023 season at Podium Club at Attesa, in Casa Grande, Arizona. Racers came from everywhere: Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Texas, and even Canada. The paddock was full, which resulted in healthy grids for every class and several reaching 30 plus entries. The weather was unseasonably warm but with sunny skies from the first green flag to the last checkered one.

Wyatt Farris and his Motorsport Exotica/BST Vodka BMW M 1000 RR started off the weekend strong during practice and qualifying and never let up. Farris Picked up multiple wins, including Sunday’s premier race – the 12-lap CTML Gold Cup. Bryce Prince and his BPR Yamaha YZF-R1 provided stiff competition and kept Farris honest all weekend long. Rounding out the podium in third place was Anthony “Lugnut” Norton on his Kawasaki ZX-10R.

Each race’s results are in a separate PDF below.

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Pipe Dreams Podcast (And Video): Episode Six – Moto2 Racer Sam Lowes

May 3, 2023

Editorial Note: To listen to or download the podcast go here and to watch the video of the podcast scroll down.

Episode 6: Sam Lowes

Putting Greens & Podiums

May 3rd, 2023 – Desert Center, California

MotoAmerica/American Flat Track racers Corey Alexander and James Rispoli are pleased to release Episode 6 of their Pipe Dreams Podcast featuring 2013 Supersport World Champion, past MotoGP rider, and current Moto2 Championship contender Sam Lowes.

At 32 years old, the Britain sheds light on his journey through the ranks of BSB, WSS, and finally the MotoGP and Moto2 world championships through the lens of what some people consider a veteran in the paddock. Sam also dives into his passion for golf, the challenges and advantages of growing up racing against his twin brother Alex Lowes and some other untold stories. We enjoyed Sam’s witty humor and hope you do too.

You can follow Sam on social media via @sam.lowes22 or watch him compete live throughout the 2023 Moto2 season.

Canadian Superbike: Ducati Posts $70,000 In Contingency

May 3, 2023

Canadian Superbike and Sport Bike racers on Ducati Panigale V4 and V2 motorcycles can earn contingency from Ducati North America in 2023. Photo courtesy Ducati North America.

Ducati Supporting Canadian Superbike Championship With $70,000 CAD In Contingency

Ajax, ON – 3 May 2023 – Ducati Canada is pleased to announce their support platform for the 2023 Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) with new homologated models and contingency program.

With its dominating presence in superbike classes all over the world, including the reigning World SBK championship, the Panigale V4 will continue to be eligible for CSBK competitors in the Superbike class for the 2023 season. Adding to the competition in 2023 is the potent Panigale V2 in the CSBK Sport Bike class.

Newly crowned Daytona 200 Champion and taking home the 2022 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, Josh Herrin and his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC Panigale V2 have proven the Panigale V2 to be a serious contender for the CSBK Sport Bike class.

To support CSBK competitors who pilot the Panigale V4 in Pro Superbike and Panigale V2 in Pro Sport Bike, Ducati Canada is introducing a new contingency program that includes a per race payout up to $2,500 CAD and an impressive championship bonus up to $10,000 CAD.

Jason Chinnock – CEO, Ducati North America

“Continuing the momentum created last year with the homologation of the Panigale V4 it is exciting to have the Panigale V2 diversifying the level competition in Canada,” said Chinnock. “Having both race-proven models and a competitive contingency program we are looking forward to giving Ducatisti in Canada even more riders to cheer on in 2023”.

For further information and eligibility on the 2023 Ducati Canada contingency program please visit the CSBK website.

To discover more about the Panigale V4 and Panigale V2 please visit ducati.com

AMA Schedules Hall Of Fame Days, Induction Ceremony Sept. 14-17

May 3, 2023

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Photo by Jen Muecke, courtesy of AMA. — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at AMA Headquarters. Photo by Jen Muecke, courtesy of AMA.