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In the winter, when all of this is buried under a thick, white blanket of snow, skiers from around the world converge here, testing themselves against the slopes that have produced World Champions and immersing themselves in the skiing community and lifestyle.
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It seemed appropriate for Energica, perhaps the world’s most well-known fully electric motorcycle manufacturer, to invite journalists from around the world to this beautiful place to introduce its latest offering…
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Jake Gagne, the defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and the current MotoAmerica Championship point leader, is testing this week at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, in preparation for his World Superbike wild card appearance in Portugal later this season.
A few weeks ago, Yamaha announced that after the conclusion of the 2022 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship at Barber Motorsports Park in September, Gagne and his crew will crate up one of his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbikes and head over to Europe to participate as a wild card in the FIM Superbike World Championship round October 7-9 at Algarve International Circuit, in Portimao, Portugal.
While the YZF-R1s ridden by Pata Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu and Andrea Locatelli in World Superbike are very similar to the machine Gagne races in MotoAmerica Superbike, there are some significant differences.
For starters, MotoAmerica races on Dunlop control tires and World Superbike races on Pirelli control tires. And the difference between the two series’ fuel regulations require some minor changes in the engine build and tuning. And finally, World Superbikes are allowed to use an alternate set of internal gear ratios with a neutral lockout.
With all of this in mind, the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha team returned from this past weekend’s MotoAmerica event at Pittsburgh International Race Complex to their base in Huntington Beach, California, on Monday, built Gagne a World Superbike-spec engine and transmission on Tuesday, and started testing at Buttonwillow on Wednesday and Thursday.
The goal is to allow Gagne to learn the differences in the WorldSBK-spec machine and to reacclimate himself to Pirelli tires, which he used when racing for the factory Red Bull Honda team in the 2018 Superbike World Championship. That season, Gagne earned four top-10 finishes while only failing to finish races twice.
According to messages from Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Team Owner Richard Stanboli today, they are learning a lot so far at the test, but things are complicated by the fact that the ambient temperature at Buttonwillow on Wednesday was about 106˚ F (41˚ C) and the track temperature was 140˚ F (60 C). Conditions are expected to be the same today.
In 2021, the ambient temperatures at Algarve ranged from 79˚ F (26˚ C) during Race One to 72˚ F (22˚ C) during Race Two, and the track temperatures ranged from 113˚ F (45˚ C) during Race One to 106˚ F (41˚ C) in Race Two.
Yamaha Continues Investing in the Future for Outdoor Enthusiasts
New Yamaha Grants Aid Public Land Managers, Recreationalists, and Thousands of Kids Nationwide
MARIETTA, Ga. – August 25, 2022 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grant awards totaling $145,175 for the second quarter of 2022 in support of its ongoing mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter, Yamaha OAI resources were deployed to help national efforts, as well as specific projects directly impacting the future of motorized recreation. Projects being funded in the second quarter grant cycle include:
Developing a database of public land trades to help generate public awareness and involvement in protecting access for recreation.
Conducting a workshop educating land managers on sustainable trail building and maintenance to protect the safety of riders and the future of access on public lands.
Significant trail rehabilitation and rerouting efforts to improve off-road experiences while protecting sensitive environments.
Introducing kindergarteners to biking.
“We continue to prioritize projects offering innovative and sustainable solutions to the problems facing access to land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter’s applicants delivered in many impactful ways and we are excited to continue being involved in making real progress on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “We are additionally pleased to continue our partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee in support of their efforts to build 150 miles of legal motorized trails on the Northumberland Plateau.”
The second quarter grants for 2022 have been awarded to six applicants:
Colorado Wild Public Lands — Basalt, CO
Indian Creek Valley ATV Club – Indian Head, PA
Limestone Trail Hawks — Aroostook County, ME
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
All Kids Bike
The Nature Conservancy – Tennessee Chapter
The application deadline for consideration in the third quarter of this year’s funding cycle is September 30, 2022, and riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers are encouraged to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. To aid those considering applying for a Yamaha OAI grant, visit YamahaOAI.com for submission guidelines, an application, answers to most popular questions about the program, and recaps of some typical projects.
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million contributed to 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.
Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected], or write to:
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100
Marietta, GA 30066
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.
YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).
Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA
Adventure tourer meets street scrambler with the fun and versatile all-new
2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411
Milwaukee, WI – Royal Enfield, the global leader in midsize motorcycles (250-750cc), is proud to welcome the all-new 2023 Scram 411 to North America. Adventure-touring meets the accessibility and playfulness of a classic scrambler with Royal Enfield’s first ADV crossover. Based on the globally popular Himalayan motorcycle, the Scram 411 brings a modern, urban twist to this proven platform, while maintaining its adventure DNA. The Scram 411 is an engaging, accessible and capable street scrambler, ideal for city riding, but its competent rough-roading capabilities mean the fun doesn’t stop when the pavement ends.
From the city scape to a rural escape, the Royal Enfield Scram 411 can take you there. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Built upon Royal Enfield’s venerable 411cc single-cylinder engine platform and the Harris Performance-developed chassis, the Scram 411 combines spirited agility on the street with the capability to tackle rugged roads. A 19-inch front wheel and streamlined styling characterize the appearance of the all-new Scram 411 motorcycle, which delivers a lighter, nimbler, and more street-smart package tuned for urban life.
With a 19-inch front wheel, one-piece seat and distinctive styling, the Scram 411 (pictured here in White Flame) is the latest addition to Royal Enfield’s North American family. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
The front wheel and one-piece seat lend to distinct ergonomics of the Scram 411, delivering a comfortable, neutral riding position with an easy reach to the ground. The Scram 411 sheds the distinctive engine guards, windshield, center stand and rear rack of its adventure-touring counterpart, leaving a delightfully agile, freshly styled ADV crossover motorcycle. The new geometry livens up handing for a responsive ride on the street, while long-travel suspension, provided by the 41mm fork and link-mounted shock, maintain class-leading ground clearance and well-rounded capability.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Silver Spirit, featuring an assortment of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories also available from Royal Enfield. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, loves how easily the Scram 411 can navigate a wide spectrum of terrain and challenges. Speaking about creating a new subspecies of motorcycles, he said, “Most scrambler motorcycles focus only on aesthetics and looks. When we began work on the Scram 411, we were determined to create a motorcycle that would be distinct in design and purpose, and bring the best of rough-road capability to urban riding. With its distinctive look and design, playful colorways, accessible riding proposition, the Scram 411 is an ultimate ADV crossover for the urban environment.”
With the global goal of offering a fresh, multipurpose motorcycle for modern urban markets from London, New Delhi and Tokyo, the Scram 411 brings its own potential to the North American market. Whether it’s winding back roads, exploring the countryside or cruising beach towns, the Scram 411 will welcome new riders as well as delight experienced motorcyclists with its versatile performance and accessible nature, both in price and size.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Graphite Yellow. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
The Scram 411 will be available in seven distinctive colorways, and will arrive at North American Royal Enfield dealerships as early as September 2022. The first 1000 units in North America will feature the Royal Enfield Tripper Navigation, a simple and intuitive turn-by-turn navigation pod that pairs with your smartphone via the Royal Enfield App. Royal Enfield will also offer an all-new Scram 411 Collection of apparel and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories.
The 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 will retail for $5,099 USD, $6,749 CAD.
#readysetscram #scram411 #royalenfield
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.
California Roadrace Association 2022 Round 4 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park: Bryce Prince and Jasmine Nichols Bring the HEAT!
(Buttonwillow, CA) – California Roadrace Association (CRA) hosted their fourth and final round of the year at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on August 20-21. The event was sponsored by Dunlop Motorcycle Tires & Racers Edge Performance. The club ran the less common and somewhat more challenging Configuration 26 – a counter-clockwise layout that skips the ‘Phil Hill’ section making for an extremely long straightaway. Adding to the excitement, many of the year’s class championships were not decided until this final round of the 2022 Season.
“Configuration 26 CCW makes for a very fast, fun, and challenging race weekend. Running CCW really brings some challenges with a lot of decreasing radius corners, but we love being able to top out sixth gear on the drag strip. If you have not ridden this configuration you are really missing out!” said Bryce Prince, racer and 2022 #1 plate holder.
Racing action started off with Jack Bakken, on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR, taking the win in the 18-lap 61DTC 1000GT race. He was followed in second place by BPR Yamaha YZF-R1 mounted Ben Hodges and Steve Zoumaras aboard his Kawasaki ZX-10R in third.
Prince showed up on his BPR Tuning Yamaha R1 and continued to dominate each class he entered. He took first in the RIDERZLAW Gold Cup over Bakken on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Prince continued his victory streak by taking P1 in the TrackDaz Expert 1000 Superbike, with a blistering pace and best lap time of 1:44.187 over Bakken, on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Prince completed the perfect weekend with a first in CTML Consultants Expert 1000 Supersport over his teammate Hodges, who was also on a BPR Yamaha YZF-R1.
The 600 races found Zach Harrington on his BPR Yamaha YZF-R6 lapping in the consistent low 1:50 range, splitting wins with standout rookie expert Declan Van Rosmalen on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Van Rosmalen took the wins in 61DTC 600GT and Blud Lubricants Expert 600 Supersport, while Harrington took the win in Carters@theTrack 600 Superbike.
Jasmine Nichols and Jesse Sims put on a great show this weekend. They raced in almost every class their Ninja 400s were legal to enter and battled start to finish in many of them. Nichols won the 16-lap Feel Like a Pro 400GT race on Saturday and then took wins in Feel Like a Pro 400 Superbike and Supersport sprint races on Sunday. Sims took the win in both Bellissimoto Twins Grand Prix and Bellissimoto Battle of the Twins race.
Jasmine Nichols (825) and Jesse Sims (813) went head-to-head all weekend. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CRA.
The American Iron (presented by Foster’s Freeze, Sanger CA) and the Ladies of CRA (Presented by Let’s Ride Track Days) are two of the races that proved to be the most fun to spectate all year round. Participation in both race classes continues to grow and the fun level the racers bring is unparalleled.
“I fly all the way from Texas to race with the California Roadrace Association for good reason. This club is efficient, well organized, and very rider focused. The commitment to rewarding the hard work of each racer and rider that finishes on the podium with amazing trophies, winner circle ceremonies, and monetary payouts. The paddock is a fun, family style environment and the competition level is fierce. I cannot wait for the 2023 season!” said racer Brandie Cox.
Amateur racers showed up in full force all season and proved that racing is well and alive in Southern California. A perfect example is Sean Williams on his Yamaha YZF-R1 and Miguel Romero on his Ducati 1199 going at it in both Mullico Amateur 1000 Superbike and FitAid Amateur 1000 Supersport classes, with Williams taking the win over Romero in both.
For more information on CRA, visit their website at www.race-cra.com. Get licensed and let’s go racing.
#areyoucra #racecra #iamcra
CRA would like to thank their sponsors for their support:
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Racers Edge Performance, RiderzLaw, Feel Like A Pro, CTML Consultants, Motorsport Exotica, VnM Sport, TrackDaz, Let’s Ride Track Days, Carters@theTrack, Fun Track Dayz, Pirelli, 61 DTC, CT Racing, Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka, Fosters Freeze (Sanger, CA), Blud Lubricants, Catalyst Reaction Tuning, Bellissimoto, AZAD Wheels, Action Sports Canopies, Boxo USA, Capit Performance, ASV, KYT Helmets, Thermal Technology, Mullico, LIFEAID/FITAID, Suspension Matters, Lieto Factory, CinePixel Productions, The Heights Restaurant & Bar, Cha Cha Cha Motorsports, Maria Cid Insurance Agency, 844-MY-MOTOW.
Following his latest medical check, Marc Marquez has been given the green light to intensify his training and assess the condition of his arm on a motorcycle.
Marc Marquez has completed another successful medical check at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. His trusted medical team, consisting of Dr. Joaquin Sánchez Sotelo, Dr. Samuel Antuña and Dr. Angel Cotorro were all pleased with the healing and recovery of the right humerus.
The medical team have given Marquez approval to intensify his training, adding more weight and introducing more varied exercises into his routine. Alongside this, it has also been agreed for the eight-time World Champion to start training on motorcycles to understand the condition of his right arm with further context.
From the findings of this outing, Marquez and the Repsol Honda Team will assess the following steps needed. Dr. Sanchez Sotelo
MD PhD, Chair of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Mayo Clinic.
“Today, I had the opportunity to evaluate Marc Marquez in regard to his surgical procedure recently performed at Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, Marc Marquez has regained a great arc of motion and has recovered well from a muscular perspective as well. Today, he underwent radiographs and a CT scan that show complete bone union.”
Passion for two wheels: Scott Redding and the perfect combination of Superbike and cycling.
BMW Motorrad factory rider Scott Redding enters cycling races and runs his own cycling team.
Fitness, mental strength and racing skills – ideal training for the demands of the FIM Superbike World Championship.
BMW assists Scott Redding’s cycling team by providing a support car.
Documentary on Scott Redding, by the Global Cycling Network, on YouTube.
Munich. SRCT – short for Scott Redding Cycling Team. BMW Motorrad factory rider Scott Redding (GBR) lives out his passion for two wheels with a 999cc engine on his BMW M 1000 RR and with the power of his own two legs on his racing bike. The Brit not only has his own professional racing team, SCRT Muc-Off, but also regularly takes part in cycle races in England when time permits. For Redding, this is the perfect preparation for the demands of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK).
Cycle racing is ideal to work on one’s physical fitness – and, as Redding is keen to emphasize, it also helps to control one’s weight: “I do a lot of cycling to keep my weight down. I weigh three kilograms less now than at the start of the season. That is all down to the fact that I have been cycling and burned more calories than I ingested. Generally speaking, it is good for my health and I enjoy it.”
However, this is just one positive effect. As well as helping his fitness, cycle racing also gives Redding a lot of mental strength for his WorldSBK races. “When I am cycling, I push myself to the limit,” he said. “When I now go racing and am struggling with the bike, the tyre is skidding and I am starting to get tired, then I know that I have a lot more still to give. In the cycle races, I put in so much effort that I hardly have any energy left at all. You don’t actually reach that level of exhaustion in motorcycle racing so I now always know that my energy levels are high enough to complete the race and battle right through to the finish.”
There are many similarities between cycling and motorcycle races so cycle races are perfect preparation when it comes to racing skills. Redding agrees: “In Superbikes, you have to think about saving the tyres. In a cycle race, I have to think about saving my legs. You also need some race craft to overtake. So, in my opinion, it is very similar.”
Redding always has his racing bike with him – even at WorldSBK race events it can always be found in his truck. When it comes to the final preparations for the race weekend, he takes his bike out with him for the Track Walk: “It allows me to identify bumps, what lines are available, what the asphalt is like, for example whether there are different types of asphalt, and whether I may need to take a different line to avoid a few bumps on the track.” He then benefits from this information when he heads out on the BMW M 1000 RR.
At the WorldSBK meeting at Donington Park (GBR), Redding, his SRCT Muc-Off team and the team support car provided by BMW all took to the track together. They were accompanied by Global Cycling Network, the world’s largest online cycle racing channel. They were there to make a documentary highlighting the parallels between cycle racing and motorcycle racing in which Redding goes into detail about his fascination for the sport.
Shannon Moham To Be Inducted Into Colorado Motorsports Hall Of Fame
The Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame has announced that Shannon Moham is one of the eleven inductees to be honored during the 2022 Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
With over 100 championships, 435 race wins and 33 class track records in the Rocky Mountain Region with the MRA and USBA, Moham will be inducted along with Michael Lippencott, Roger “Cappy” Mason, Dick Baty, Don “Spyder” Anderson, George Willett, Jack Graham, Jeff Winter, Kent Moore, Larramie Duncan, Lee Stark and Mike Starnes.
Moham will join previous motorcycle racing inductees Ricky Orlando, Korry Hogan, Davey Durrelle, Donnie Hough and Bruce Sass.
Hall of Fame Inductees come from all facets of motorsports: Drivers, builders, mechanics, owners, facility operators and non-profit organizations. And, whether they come from being involved with racing on land, air or water, they all have the same pedigree: a passion for speed, competition and perfection.
The Induction ceremonies will be at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, Colorado, on October 14, 2022 at 5:00pm MST. Tickets for the 2022 Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are now available at https://coloradomotorsportshalloffame.com/
FHO RACING REVEALS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MARIA COSTELLO MBE
FHO Racing has teamed up with history-making racer Maria Costello MBE to help the squad’s drive to support up and coming female racers.
The team, owned and operated by Faye Ho, has been committed to nurturing and supporting talented girl racers since early in 2021 and currently backs a number of young and exciting girls in various motorsport series.
Now, to further enhance her commitment, Faye is drawing on the knowledge and experience of Costello – the world’s most prominent and well-known female road racer – as she joins the team in a management and mentor role for its four female motorcycle racers.
The first woman to ever finish on the podium in a race around the world famous Isle of Man TT course, Costello put herself back in the history books again in 2019 when she became the first female to contest a solo and a sidecar race on the same day.
Alongside her busy racing schedule, she has spent a number of years giving up her own time to support some of the UK’s young female talent and is now looking forward to sharing her skills and wisdom with the team’s supported riders – Jamie Hanks-Elliott, Holly Harris, Charlotte Marcuzzo and Scarlett Robinson.
Maria Costello MBE:
“I’m really excited, this opportunity feels like a natural progression for me after more than 26 years competing and running my own teams in this sport and I’m absolutely over the moon to be doing this.
“I feel very fortunate to be in a position to take on this role, it’s no small undertaking but I’m so happy to be working with some really talented young racers.
“Being able to give back to the sport in a professional role really means a lot to me and shows how the sport is evolving in such a positive way towards women.
“I have all these years of experience, I’ve been there and done quite a lot and now I want to just try and pass on a bit of that and ultimately, just be there to help and support these amazing girls.”
Faye Ho, Team Principal:
“Growing and supporting the number of girls in this sport has always been something I’m passionate about, and who better to help us in this journey than someone who has been there, done it and made a career from it?
“If you talk about female motorcycle racers over the last couple of decades, there is only one who stands out as having any longevity and that is Maria. She has proved time and time again that you can be successful at this sport as a female but she also knows how much work it involves
“Because of this, she is perfectly placed to be able to help our FHO girls. Not only is she able to help them with the racing side, she knows what other obstacles they may face along the way and her vast experience and knowledge is second to none.
“I am delighted to welcome Maria to the team and I know the girls are thrilled to have her on board too.”
Royal Enfield BTR Road Racing endures trying weekend at Pittsburgh Race Complex.
Milwaukee, WI – Extreme heat, torrential downpours, tricky track conditions, through it all at Pittsburgh International Race Complex shined the heart and dedication of the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) road racers. It wasn’t an easy weekend at Pitt Race, especially not with the much-anticipated Sunday main event ending in a red flag. Though it wasn’t the finish anyone was looking for, including winner Kayleigh Buyck, there were some memorable and redeeming moments from the MotoAmerica weekend.
There’s no doubt Kayleigh Buyck has the bullseye on her back in the Build. Train. Race. MotoAmerica paddock. Coming off a three-race win-streak, Buyck was looking to add another BTR race win to her collection, and the rest of the women on the grid were just as determined to stop her. None more so than Jenny Chancellor, who came into Pittsburgh fired up for a win.
Throughout the changing conditions at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, the BTR women were advised to keep their rain tires on, which saw them run the main race on wets in the drying conditions. After getting out to a poor start, Chancellor quickly made her way to the front and led every lap of the race aboard her Continental GT 650, right up until the moment it mattered. On the final lap, she lost control and went down, prompting the red flag to come out. Had she gotten back on her bike and back on the track, she would have been awarded the win, but sadly she ended the day with a DNF. The win went to Buyck, followed by Crystal Martinez in second and Chloe Peterson in third.
Jenny Chancellor (19) led nearly every lap of the main race until a crash on the last lap ended in a red flag and a disappointing DNF for Chancellor. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
“What a crazy, amazing weekend at Pitt Race!” exclaimed Chancellor. “I feel like I finally found my comfort zone on my Royal Enfield and rode great all weekend long. I was definitely disappointed to not finish the race, but I have already put this behind me and am looking forward to our next round in New Jersey.”
“Not the way I wanted to take a victory, ever, but racing is racing,” said Kayleigh Buyck. It was an otherwise stellar weekend for the championship leader. Buyck led the way in qualifying, and was awarded a Wilber Watch for taking pole position.
Kayleigh Buyck with the Wilbur watch she won for taking pole position at PittRace. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Podium finisher Chloe Peterson agreed with the sentiment, calling the weekend overall “a bit conflicted. Happy I made it on the podium again in third but not happy that it happened because of the race ending with a red flag. I wanted to see how my battle with Crystal played out. It was a tough race going out with full rain setup on the GT650 with a basically dry track. My strategy was to ride smart and not crash. I didn’t want a repeat of going down at Road America. I redeemed myself, made it on the podium and consider it a success.”
“Racing is not easy; there will always be challenges to overcome and variables beyond your control,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead – Royal Enfield Americas. “These women dealt with all the challenges, kept putting in the work, supported each other and encouraged each other all weekend. Seeing the improvement every time we go out, the great racing and the smiles afterward are what make it all worth it. That’s what Build. Train. Race. is about.”
Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Road Race
Pitt Race Results
1. Kayleigh Buyck (#16)
2. Crystal Martinez (#25)
3. Chloe Peterson (#55)
4. Ash Truxal (#31)
5. Jessica Martin (#23)
6. Cora Tennyson (#95)
7. Michaela Trumbull (#27)
8. Trisha Dahl (#44)
9. Alyssa Bridges (#30)
10. Nicole Pareso (#11)
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.
More, from a press release issued by N2 Racing:
N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing’s Blake Davis Wins at Pitt Race and Takes Over the Twins Cup Points Lead.
Media, PA – August 2022 – N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing’s Blake Davis scored a win and a second-place finish in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Races at Pittsburgh International Race Complex taking over the points lead with two rounds to go. Josh Hayes finished fifth and sixth in Supersport in his last ride substituting for Kevin Olmedo, who is recovering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome at home in El Salvador. The PittRace MotoAmerica weekend, after the highly successful N2/WERA Endurance by Dunlop event, was one of the most successful weeks in the history of N2 since its inception in 2014.
Blake Davis entered the PittRace weekend 28 points down in third place behind Anthony Mazziotto and Jody Barry. Blake was going to need to do really well, and his competitors would have to suffer some bad luck in order to enter the last two rounds fighting for the Twins Cup Championship.
Blake was fast from the first lap with only small changes made to the Dunlop-equipped Yamaha YZF-R7 over the course of the event. Blake was dominant in practice and achieved his first MotoAmerica pole position in qualifying, breaking the track record with a time of 1:47.114.
Starting from pole makes everything easier and Blake took full advantage jumping out to a five-bikelength lead by Turn Two. Blake led for the majority of the race before being run down by a charging Kaleb De Keyrel. Kaleb followed Blake for most of the race before passing Davis while the pair were passing a lapper. Blake stayed calm and tested his pass for the lead down the front straight with two laps to go. Confident in his strategy, Blake stayed close to De Keyrel for the remainder of race, got a great drive out of the last corner to pass De Keyrel at the line for the win. Championship competitors Mazziotto finished eighth and Barry finished 10th. This meant Davis gained several points on both.
Race Two was even more complicated. Starting from pole was supposed to make everything easier, but Blake had a shifting issue at the start of Race Two crossing the line in seventh place. After only two laps, a red flag came out to stop the race, giving Blake another chance at the start. Blake took full advantage of the restart, this time leading the restarted first lap. There were seven riders in the lead group with lead changes happening multiple times per lap. On lap five of the restarted race, the red flag came out again. This time, MotoAmerica called the race with Blake Davis in second place. Since Barry and Mazziotto finished in ninth and 10th, respectively, Blake gained enough points to lead the championship by a single point going into the last two rounds. This is fairly remarkable for a 16-year-old in his first year of Twins Cup racing.
Josh Hayes will be riding for Squid Hunter Racing for the rest of the MotoAmerica Supersport season but was able to help out N2 Racing for one last ride substituting for Kevin Olmedo at PittRace. This was Josh’s first event at PittRace on a 600. Josh and the team made pretty substantial changes to the chassis over the course of the weekend, improving with every session. Hayes qualified on row two in the sixth position with a time of 1:45.178.
Race One started under beautiful sunny skies. Josh got a great start crossing the finish line in fourth place on lap one. Hayes then battled with Ben Smith and Cory Ventura, with Hayes settling into a lonely fifth place. The race was stopped with a red flag, with Josh finishing in that fifth position.
Race Two was much more eventful. The race started dry but under the threat of rain. Josh got a fantastic start moving up into the second position, but Hayes was quickly swallowed up by the pack sliding back to eighth. Hayes put his head down and fought his way back to sixth passing Luke Power and Cory Ventura but ran out of time to chase down Ben Smith for a top five.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy N2 Racing.
Blake Davis – “We had a great time during the PittRace N2/WERA National Endurance Race by Dunlop and won in the Lightweight class. We then broke the track record in qualifying, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race One, got on the podium in Race Two, and took over the Twins Cup points lead. I have always liked PittRace, but now it might be my favorite track on the calendar. I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of the N2/BobbleHeadMoto Team, my crew chief Shiloh Salopek, Dustin Meador, and my dad. We are looking forward to seeing what our Yamaha YZF-R7 can do at New Jersey Motorsports Park.”
Josh Hayes (4), as seen during the wet warmup session on Sunday morning. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy N2 Racing.
Josh Hayes – “I’m really thankful for the trust in me and the opportunity to work with N2/Bobblehead Racing for a couple of MotoAmerica weekends, filling in for Kevin Olmedo. I really enjoyed my time with the team, and hope I have made some contribution to the development efforts of their Yamaha YZF-R6. PittRace was a challenging track for me, but we still put on a show, and I improved with every session. I’m looking forward to getting back to the N2/WERA Endurance Series by Dunlop soon with the N2 team, and fight for that championship. It’s also been fun to be inside and see Blake Davis develop into a consistent front runner on his Yamaha YZF-R7.”
Shiloh Salopek (Crew Chief) – “I would consider this weekend a huge success for the N2/BobbleHeadMoto team. We’ve made great progress with our program this year and everyone’s hard work and dedication is starting to show for itself. We’re looking forward to keeping this momentum rolling into the NJMP round in September. Thanks again to Josh for helping out in the last few rounds. It means a lot.”
About N2: N2 – Ride, Race, Learn.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods, with a strong affinity for motorcycle road racing. N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America partnering with WERA Roadracing and creating the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop. N2 is a premier participant in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with a multi-rider team competing in several classes. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
N2 Racing is proudly sponsored by: Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dainese, BobbleHeadMoto, Karnes Performance, Trading Paint, GB Racing, Westby Racing, Attack Performance, Robem Engineering, Puig, Eazi Grip, ProBolt, SBS Brakes and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
More, from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:
MotoAmerica: Results from PittRace for the Altus Motorsports WPS FLY Racing Team
(Wampum, PA) – Overall the PittRace round was a successful event for the Altus team. Brandon Paasch secured two more podiums in Stock 1000 and scored good points in the Superbike Cup. Kayla Yaakov grabbed another podium finish in Junior Cup. And the team solved a season long issue with Jaret Nassaney’s Supersport bike.
Superbike Cup & Stock 1000
Brandon Paasch (96). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Brandon Paasch arrived in Pennsylvania after posting his best results of the season at the last round. With the PittRace MotoAmerica round being a doubleheader for the Stock 1000 class, he was hoping to continue the trend. And he did. Paasch started both races from 4th on the grid and crossed the finish line in third on his GSX-R1000.
“Overall it was a really solid weekend with good starts and fun racing. Still struggling with a couple things riding the 1000, but we are definitely going in the right direction! Really looking forward to getting to NJMP and continuing our progress!” said Brandon Paasch.
In the Superbike Races, Brandon started both of them from 15th. He finished the first race in 11th and the second in 12th. In both instances, he was the top Superbike Cup finisher. He currently sits second in that championship, just 11 points out of first.
Supersport
Jaret Nassaney (59). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jaret Nassaney has struggled most of the season with an enigmatic and inconsistent suspension issue and, unfortunately, PittRace was no exception. Fortunately, it looks like the issue has finally been diagnosed and remediated. A defect in the rear shock that would cause the bike to become harder to ride as the race went on was found to be the source of the problem. Nassaney started the two Supersport races from 8th and finished both in 9th.
“It wasn’t an ideal weekend! We struggled to get the bike set up and then found out on Saturday that we had a rear shock failure. Turns out that was the source of a lot of the problems we’ve been chasing all season. We salvaged two 9th positions but that is not where I want to be! We’ll recoup and come back stronger for New Jersey,” said Jaret Nassaney.
Junior Cup
Kayla Yaakov (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Kayla Yaakov struggled with mechanical and setup issues throughout the practice and qualifying sessions. But, as Kayla has proven over the course of this season, when the race starts, none of that matters — she’s going to be near the front. She started the first Junior Cup race from 4th place and went with the lead group. She spent most of the race in third strategizing how to collect another win. Unfortunately, she lost touch with the leaders when she had to avoid being collected by another rider who nearly crashed right in front of her. She crossed the line in 4th just a few hundredths of a second from 3rd. In the Sunday race, she flipped that script and took 3rd in a photo finish.
“Our MotoAmerica round at Pittsburgh International Raceway was a difficult one. From setup issues that caused us to virtually waste sessions to mechanical problems, and even to some racing incidents that caused us to lose touch with some of the other riders, it was a tough weekend. On another note, I’m happy to have walked away with my 8th podium of the season, gathering enough points to tie us for third in the championship (only 3 points behind second). Overall I’m happy with the result, considering the difficulties we faced throughout the weekend. I can’t thank my dad and the whole Altus Motorsports crew enough. We’re ready for New Jersey!” said Kayla Yaakov.
“What can I say? It was another good weekend. We have great riders and a great team. Huge thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting us,” said George Nassaney.
The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Moto-D Racing, Bonamici, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, Barnett, Maxima Racing Oils, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., Ohlins, K-Tech, RS Taichi, Arai, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing.
The Experia is at home on the twisty roads of the Dolomite mountains. Upright seating and wider bars improve comfort and flickability.
Featured In the August 2022 issue of Roadracing World:
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Jake Gagne with crew members Walker Jemison (right) and Mike Canfield (left) at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Jake Gagne, the defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and the current MotoAmerica Championship point leader, is testing this week at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, in preparation for his World Superbike wild card appearance in Portugal later this season.
A few weeks ago, Yamaha announced that after the conclusion of the 2022 MotoAmerica Medallia Superbike Championship at Barber Motorsports Park in September, Gagne and his crew will crate up one of his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbikes and head over to Europe to participate as a wild card in the FIM Superbike World Championship round October 7-9 at Algarve International Circuit, in Portimao, Portugal.
While the YZF-R1s ridden by Pata Yamaha’s Toprak Razgatlioglu and Andrea Locatelli in World Superbike are very similar to the machine Gagne races in MotoAmerica Superbike, there are some significant differences.
For starters, MotoAmerica races on Dunlop control tires and World Superbike races on Pirelli control tires. And the difference between the two series’ fuel regulations require some minor changes in the engine build and tuning. And finally, World Superbikes are allowed to use an alternate set of internal gear ratios with a neutral lockout.
With all of this in mind, the Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha team returned from this past weekend’s MotoAmerica event at Pittsburgh International Race Complex to their base in Huntington Beach, California, on Monday, built Gagne a World Superbike-spec engine and transmission on Tuesday, and started testing at Buttonwillow on Wednesday and Thursday.
The goal is to allow Gagne to learn the differences in the WorldSBK-spec machine and to reacclimate himself to Pirelli tires, which he used when racing for the factory Red Bull Honda team in the 2018 Superbike World Championship. That season, Gagne earned four top-10 finishes while only failing to finish races twice.
According to messages from Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Team Owner Richard Stanboli today, they are learning a lot so far at the test, but things are complicated by the fact that the ambient temperature at Buttonwillow on Wednesday was about 106˚ F (41˚ C) and the track temperature was 140˚ F (60 C). Conditions are expected to be the same today.
In 2021, the ambient temperatures at Algarve ranged from 79˚ F (26˚ C) during Race One to 72˚ F (22˚ C) during Race Two, and the track temperatures ranged from 113˚ F (45˚ C) during Race One to 106˚ F (41˚ C) in Race Two.
Kindergarten students taking part in the All Kids Bike program with Strider balance bikes. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Continues Investing in the Future for Outdoor Enthusiasts
New Yamaha Grants Aid Public Land Managers, Recreationalists, and Thousands of Kids Nationwide
MARIETTA, Ga. – August 25, 2022 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grant awards totaling $145,175 for the second quarter of 2022 in support of its ongoing mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter, Yamaha OAI resources were deployed to help national efforts, as well as specific projects directly impacting the future of motorized recreation. Projects being funded in the second quarter grant cycle include:
Developing a database of public land trades to help generate public awareness and involvement in protecting access for recreation.
Conducting a workshop educating land managers on sustainable trail building and maintenance to protect the safety of riders and the future of access on public lands.
Significant trail rehabilitation and rerouting efforts to improve off-road experiences while protecting sensitive environments.
Introducing kindergarteners to biking.
“We continue to prioritize projects offering innovative and sustainable solutions to the problems facing access to land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter’s applicants delivered in many impactful ways and we are excited to continue being involved in making real progress on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “We are additionally pleased to continue our partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee in support of their efforts to build 150 miles of legal motorized trails on the Northumberland Plateau.”
The second quarter grants for 2022 have been awarded to six applicants:
Colorado Wild Public Lands — Basalt, CO
Indian Creek Valley ATV Club – Indian Head, PA
Limestone Trail Hawks — Aroostook County, ME
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
All Kids Bike
The Nature Conservancy – Tennessee Chapter
The application deadline for consideration in the third quarter of this year’s funding cycle is September 30, 2022, and riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers are encouraged to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. To aid those considering applying for a Yamaha OAI grant, visit YamahaOAI.com for submission guidelines, an application, answers to most popular questions about the program, and recaps of some typical projects.
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million contributed to 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land-use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.
Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected], or write to:
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100
Marietta, GA 30066
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.
YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).
Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA
A 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Blazing Black. Look for it in seven distinctive colorways. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Royal Enfield Welcomes SCRAM 411 to North America
Adventure tourer meets street scrambler with the fun and versatile all-new
2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411
Milwaukee, WI – Royal Enfield, the global leader in midsize motorcycles (250-750cc), is proud to welcome the all-new 2023 Scram 411 to North America. Adventure-touring meets the accessibility and playfulness of a classic scrambler with Royal Enfield’s first ADV crossover. Based on the globally popular Himalayan motorcycle, the Scram 411 brings a modern, urban twist to this proven platform, while maintaining its adventure DNA. The Scram 411 is an engaging, accessible and capable street scrambler, ideal for city riding, but its competent rough-roading capabilities mean the fun doesn’t stop when the pavement ends.
From the city scape to a rural escape, the Royal Enfield Scram 411 can take you there. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Built upon Royal Enfield’s venerable 411cc single-cylinder engine platform and the Harris Performance-developed chassis, the Scram 411 combines spirited agility on the street with the capability to tackle rugged roads. A 19-inch front wheel and streamlined styling characterize the appearance of the all-new Scram 411 motorcycle, which delivers a lighter, nimbler, and more street-smart package tuned for urban life.
With a 19-inch front wheel, one-piece seat and distinctive styling, the Scram 411 (pictured here in White Flame) is the latest addition to Royal Enfield’s North American family. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
The front wheel and one-piece seat lend to distinct ergonomics of the Scram 411, delivering a comfortable, neutral riding position with an easy reach to the ground. The Scram 411 sheds the distinctive engine guards, windshield, center stand and rear rack of its adventure-touring counterpart, leaving a delightfully agile, freshly styled ADV crossover motorcycle. The new geometry livens up handing for a responsive ride on the street, while long-travel suspension, provided by the 41mm fork and link-mounted shock, maintain class-leading ground clearance and well-rounded capability.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Silver Spirit, featuring an assortment of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories also available from Royal Enfield. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, loves how easily the Scram 411 can navigate a wide spectrum of terrain and challenges. Speaking about creating a new subspecies of motorcycles, he said, “Most scrambler motorcycles focus only on aesthetics and looks. When we began work on the Scram 411, we were determined to create a motorcycle that would be distinct in design and purpose, and bring the best of rough-road capability to urban riding. With its distinctive look and design, playful colorways, accessible riding proposition, the Scram 411 is an ultimate ADV crossover for the urban environment.”
With the global goal of offering a fresh, multipurpose motorcycle for modern urban markets from London, New Delhi and Tokyo, the Scram 411 brings its own potential to the North American market. Whether it’s winding back roads, exploring the countryside or cruising beach towns, the Scram 411 will welcome new riders as well as delight experienced motorcyclists with its versatile performance and accessible nature, both in price and size.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Graphite Yellow. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
The Scram 411 will be available in seven distinctive colorways, and will arrive at North American Royal Enfield dealerships as early as September 2022. The first 1000 units in North America will feature the Royal Enfield Tripper Navigation, a simple and intuitive turn-by-turn navigation pod that pairs with your smartphone via the Royal Enfield App. Royal Enfield will also offer an all-new Scram 411 Collection of apparel and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories.
The 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 will retail for $5,099 USD, $6,749 CAD.
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About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.
Bryce Prince (74) and Jack Bakken (29) battle for the lead in the CRA RiderzLaw Gold Cup race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CRA.
California Roadrace Association 2022 Round 4 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park: Bryce Prince and Jasmine Nichols Bring the HEAT!
(Buttonwillow, CA) – California Roadrace Association (CRA) hosted their fourth and final round of the year at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on August 20-21. The event was sponsored by Dunlop Motorcycle Tires & Racers Edge Performance. The club ran the less common and somewhat more challenging Configuration 26 – a counter-clockwise layout that skips the ‘Phil Hill’ section making for an extremely long straightaway. Adding to the excitement, many of the year’s class championships were not decided until this final round of the 2022 Season.
“Configuration 26 CCW makes for a very fast, fun, and challenging race weekend. Running CCW really brings some challenges with a lot of decreasing radius corners, but we love being able to top out sixth gear on the drag strip. If you have not ridden this configuration you are really missing out!” said Bryce Prince, racer and 2022 #1 plate holder.
Racing action started off with Jack Bakken, on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR, taking the win in the 18-lap 61DTC 1000GT race. He was followed in second place by BPR Yamaha YZF-R1 mounted Ben Hodges and Steve Zoumaras aboard his Kawasaki ZX-10R in third.
Prince showed up on his BPR Tuning Yamaha R1 and continued to dominate each class he entered. He took first in the RIDERZLAW Gold Cup over Bakken on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Prince continued his victory streak by taking P1 in the TrackDaz Expert 1000 Superbike, with a blistering pace and best lap time of 1:44.187 over Bakken, on his Wawa Racing BMW S 1000 RR. Prince completed the perfect weekend with a first in CTML Consultants Expert 1000 Supersport over his teammate Hodges, who was also on a BPR Yamaha YZF-R1.
The 600 races found Zach Harrington on his BPR Yamaha YZF-R6 lapping in the consistent low 1:50 range, splitting wins with standout rookie expert Declan Van Rosmalen on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Van Rosmalen took the wins in 61DTC 600GT and Blud Lubricants Expert 600 Supersport, while Harrington took the win in Carters@theTrack 600 Superbike.
Jasmine Nichols and Jesse Sims put on a great show this weekend. They raced in almost every class their Ninja 400s were legal to enter and battled start to finish in many of them. Nichols won the 16-lap Feel Like a Pro 400GT race on Saturday and then took wins in Feel Like a Pro 400 Superbike and Supersport sprint races on Sunday. Sims took the win in both Bellissimoto Twins Grand Prix and Bellissimoto Battle of the Twins race.
Jasmine Nichols (825) and Jesse Sims (813) went head-to-head all weekend. Photo by CaliPhotography.com, courtesy CRA.
The American Iron (presented by Foster’s Freeze, Sanger CA) and the Ladies of CRA (Presented by Let’s Ride Track Days) are two of the races that proved to be the most fun to spectate all year round. Participation in both race classes continues to grow and the fun level the racers bring is unparalleled.
“I fly all the way from Texas to race with the California Roadrace Association for good reason. This club is efficient, well organized, and very rider focused. The commitment to rewarding the hard work of each racer and rider that finishes on the podium with amazing trophies, winner circle ceremonies, and monetary payouts. The paddock is a fun, family style environment and the competition level is fierce. I cannot wait for the 2023 season!” said racer Brandie Cox.
Amateur racers showed up in full force all season and proved that racing is well and alive in Southern California. A perfect example is Sean Williams on his Yamaha YZF-R1 and Miguel Romero on his Ducati 1199 going at it in both Mullico Amateur 1000 Superbike and FitAid Amateur 1000 Supersport classes, with Williams taking the win over Romero in both.
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Marc Marquez (93) training on a motorcross bike in 2020. Photo by Javi Echevarria, courtesy Repsol Honda.
Marc Marquez cleared for further training
Following his latest medical check, Marc Marquez has been given the green light to intensify his training and assess the condition of his arm on a motorcycle.
Marc Marquez has completed another successful medical check at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. His trusted medical team, consisting of Dr. Joaquin Sánchez Sotelo, Dr. Samuel Antuña and Dr. Angel Cotorro were all pleased with the healing and recovery of the right humerus.
The medical team have given Marquez approval to intensify his training, adding more weight and introducing more varied exercises into his routine. Alongside this, it has also been agreed for the eight-time World Champion to start training on motorcycles to understand the condition of his right arm with further context.
From the findings of this outing, Marquez and the Repsol Honda Team will assess the following steps needed. Dr. Sanchez Sotelo
MD PhD, Chair of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Mayo Clinic.
“Today, I had the opportunity to evaluate Marc Marquez in regard to his surgical procedure recently performed at Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, Marc Marquez has regained a great arc of motion and has recovered well from a muscular perspective as well. Today, he underwent radiographs and a CT scan that show complete bone union.”
Scott Redding in his cycling gear with his BMW Motorrad Motorsport M 1000 RR World Superbike. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
Passion for two wheels: Scott Redding and the perfect combination of Superbike and cycling.
BMW Motorrad factory rider Scott Redding enters cycling races and runs his own cycling team.
Fitness, mental strength and racing skills – ideal training for the demands of the FIM Superbike World Championship.
BMW assists Scott Redding’s cycling team by providing a support car.
Documentary on Scott Redding, by the Global Cycling Network, on YouTube.
Munich. SRCT – short for Scott Redding Cycling Team. BMW Motorrad factory rider Scott Redding (GBR) lives out his passion for two wheels with a 999cc engine on his BMW M 1000 RR and with the power of his own two legs on his racing bike. The Brit not only has his own professional racing team, SCRT Muc-Off, but also regularly takes part in cycle races in England when time permits. For Redding, this is the perfect preparation for the demands of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK).
Cycle racing is ideal to work on one’s physical fitness – and, as Redding is keen to emphasize, it also helps to control one’s weight: “I do a lot of cycling to keep my weight down. I weigh three kilograms less now than at the start of the season. That is all down to the fact that I have been cycling and burned more calories than I ingested. Generally speaking, it is good for my health and I enjoy it.”
However, this is just one positive effect. As well as helping his fitness, cycle racing also gives Redding a lot of mental strength for his WorldSBK races. “When I am cycling, I push myself to the limit,” he said. “When I now go racing and am struggling with the bike, the tyre is skidding and I am starting to get tired, then I know that I have a lot more still to give. In the cycle races, I put in so much effort that I hardly have any energy left at all. You don’t actually reach that level of exhaustion in motorcycle racing so I now always know that my energy levels are high enough to complete the race and battle right through to the finish.”
There are many similarities between cycling and motorcycle races so cycle races are perfect preparation when it comes to racing skills. Redding agrees: “In Superbikes, you have to think about saving the tyres. In a cycle race, I have to think about saving my legs. You also need some race craft to overtake. So, in my opinion, it is very similar.”
Redding always has his racing bike with him – even at WorldSBK race events it can always be found in his truck. When it comes to the final preparations for the race weekend, he takes his bike out with him for the Track Walk: “It allows me to identify bumps, what lines are available, what the asphalt is like, for example whether there are different types of asphalt, and whether I may need to take a different line to avoid a few bumps on the track.” He then benefits from this information when he heads out on the BMW M 1000 RR.
At the WorldSBK meeting at Donington Park (GBR), Redding, his SRCT Muc-Off team and the team support car provided by BMW all took to the track together. They were accompanied by Global Cycling Network, the world’s largest online cycle racing channel. They were there to make a documentary highlighting the parallels between cycle racing and motorcycle racing in which Redding goes into detail about his fascination for the sport.
Shannon Moham (945). Photo by Jim Browning, courtesy Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Shannon Moham To Be Inducted Into Colorado Motorsports Hall Of Fame
The Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame has announced that Shannon Moham is one of the eleven inductees to be honored during the 2022 Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
With over 100 championships, 435 race wins and 33 class track records in the Rocky Mountain Region with the MRA and USBA, Moham will be inducted along with Michael Lippencott, Roger “Cappy” Mason, Dick Baty, Don “Spyder” Anderson, George Willett, Jack Graham, Jeff Winter, Kent Moore, Larramie Duncan, Lee Stark and Mike Starnes.
Moham will join previous motorcycle racing inductees Ricky Orlando, Korry Hogan, Davey Durrelle, Donnie Hough and Bruce Sass.
Hall of Fame Inductees come from all facets of motorsports: Drivers, builders, mechanics, owners, facility operators and non-profit organizations. And, whether they come from being involved with racing on land, air or water, they all have the same pedigree: a passion for speed, competition and perfection.
The Induction ceremonies will be at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, Colorado, on October 14, 2022 at 5:00pm MST. Tickets for the 2022 Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are now available at https://coloradomotorsportshalloffame.com/
(From left) Jamie Hanks-Elliott (Junior Supersport rider), Scarlett Robinson (Junior Supersport rider), Maria Costello MBE, Faye Ho (Team Principal), Charlotte Marcuzzo (Junior Supersport rider) and Holly Harris (British Talent Cup rider). Photo courtesy FHO Racing.
FHO RACING REVEALS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MARIA COSTELLO MBE
FHO Racing has teamed up with history-making racer Maria Costello MBE to help the squad’s drive to support up and coming female racers.
The team, owned and operated by Faye Ho, has been committed to nurturing and supporting talented girl racers since early in 2021 and currently backs a number of young and exciting girls in various motorsport series.
Now, to further enhance her commitment, Faye is drawing on the knowledge and experience of Costello – the world’s most prominent and well-known female road racer – as she joins the team in a management and mentor role for its four female motorcycle racers.
The first woman to ever finish on the podium in a race around the world famous Isle of Man TT course, Costello put herself back in the history books again in 2019 when she became the first female to contest a solo and a sidecar race on the same day.
Alongside her busy racing schedule, she has spent a number of years giving up her own time to support some of the UK’s young female talent and is now looking forward to sharing her skills and wisdom with the team’s supported riders – Jamie Hanks-Elliott, Holly Harris, Charlotte Marcuzzo and Scarlett Robinson.
Maria Costello MBE:
“I’m really excited, this opportunity feels like a natural progression for me after more than 26 years competing and running my own teams in this sport and I’m absolutely over the moon to be doing this.
“I feel very fortunate to be in a position to take on this role, it’s no small undertaking but I’m so happy to be working with some really talented young racers.
“Being able to give back to the sport in a professional role really means a lot to me and shows how the sport is evolving in such a positive way towards women.
“I have all these years of experience, I’ve been there and done quite a lot and now I want to just try and pass on a bit of that and ultimately, just be there to help and support these amazing girls.”
Faye Ho, Team Principal:
“Growing and supporting the number of girls in this sport has always been something I’m passionate about, and who better to help us in this journey than someone who has been there, done it and made a career from it?
“If you talk about female motorcycle racers over the last couple of decades, there is only one who stands out as having any longevity and that is Maria. She has proved time and time again that you can be successful at this sport as a female but she also knows how much work it involves
“Because of this, she is perfectly placed to be able to help our FHO girls. Not only is she able to help them with the racing side, she knows what other obstacles they may face along the way and her vast experience and knowledge is second to none.
“I am delighted to welcome Maria to the team and I know the girls are thrilled to have her on board too.”
Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. winner Kayleigh Buyck (center), runner-up Crystal Martinez (left), and third-place finisher Chloe Peterson (right) on the podium at PittRace. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Highs and Lows at Pitt Race BUILD. TRAIN. RACE.
Royal Enfield BTR Road Racing endures trying weekend at Pittsburgh Race Complex.
Milwaukee, WI – Extreme heat, torrential downpours, tricky track conditions, through it all at Pittsburgh International Race Complex shined the heart and dedication of the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) road racers. It wasn’t an easy weekend at Pitt Race, especially not with the much-anticipated Sunday main event ending in a red flag. Though it wasn’t the finish anyone was looking for, including winner Kayleigh Buyck, there were some memorable and redeeming moments from the MotoAmerica weekend.
There’s no doubt Kayleigh Buyck has the bullseye on her back in the Build. Train. Race. MotoAmerica paddock. Coming off a three-race win-streak, Buyck was looking to add another BTR race win to her collection, and the rest of the women on the grid were just as determined to stop her. None more so than Jenny Chancellor, who came into Pittsburgh fired up for a win.
Throughout the changing conditions at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, the BTR women were advised to keep their rain tires on, which saw them run the main race on wets in the drying conditions. After getting out to a poor start, Chancellor quickly made her way to the front and led every lap of the race aboard her Continental GT 650, right up until the moment it mattered. On the final lap, she lost control and went down, prompting the red flag to come out. Had she gotten back on her bike and back on the track, she would have been awarded the win, but sadly she ended the day with a DNF. The win went to Buyck, followed by Crystal Martinez in second and Chloe Peterson in third.
Jenny Chancellor (19) led nearly every lap of the main race until a crash on the last lap ended in a red flag and a disappointing DNF for Chancellor. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
“What a crazy, amazing weekend at Pitt Race!” exclaimed Chancellor. “I feel like I finally found my comfort zone on my Royal Enfield and rode great all weekend long. I was definitely disappointed to not finish the race, but I have already put this behind me and am looking forward to our next round in New Jersey.”
“Not the way I wanted to take a victory, ever, but racing is racing,” said Kayleigh Buyck. It was an otherwise stellar weekend for the championship leader. Buyck led the way in qualifying, and was awarded a Wilber Watch for taking pole position.
Kayleigh Buyck with the Wilbur watch she won for taking pole position at PittRace. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
Podium finisher Chloe Peterson agreed with the sentiment, calling the weekend overall “a bit conflicted. Happy I made it on the podium again in third but not happy that it happened because of the race ending with a red flag. I wanted to see how my battle with Crystal played out. It was a tough race going out with full rain setup on the GT650 with a basically dry track. My strategy was to ride smart and not crash. I didn’t want a repeat of going down at Road America. I redeemed myself, made it on the podium and consider it a success.”
“Racing is not easy; there will always be challenges to overcome and variables beyond your control,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead – Royal Enfield Americas. “These women dealt with all the challenges, kept putting in the work, supported each other and encouraged each other all weekend. Seeing the improvement every time we go out, the great racing and the smiles afterward are what make it all worth it. That’s what Build. Train. Race. is about.”
Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Road Race
Pitt Race Results
1. Kayleigh Buyck (#16)
2. Crystal Martinez (#25)
3. Chloe Peterson (#55)
4. Ash Truxal (#31)
5. Jessica Martin (#23)
6. Cora Tennyson (#95)
7. Michaela Trumbull (#27)
8. Trisha Dahl (#44)
9. Alyssa Bridges (#30)
10. Nicole Pareso (#11)
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.
More, from a press release issued by N2 Racing:
N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing’s Blake Davis Wins at Pitt Race and Takes Over the Twins Cup Points Lead.
Media, PA – August 2022 – N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing’s Blake Davis scored a win and a second-place finish in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup Races at Pittsburgh International Race Complex taking over the points lead with two rounds to go. Josh Hayes finished fifth and sixth in Supersport in his last ride substituting for Kevin Olmedo, who is recovering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome at home in El Salvador. The PittRace MotoAmerica weekend, after the highly successful N2/WERA Endurance by Dunlop event, was one of the most successful weeks in the history of N2 since its inception in 2014.
Blake Davis entered the PittRace weekend 28 points down in third place behind Anthony Mazziotto and Jody Barry. Blake was going to need to do really well, and his competitors would have to suffer some bad luck in order to enter the last two rounds fighting for the Twins Cup Championship.
Blake was fast from the first lap with only small changes made to the Dunlop-equipped Yamaha YZF-R7 over the course of the event. Blake was dominant in practice and achieved his first MotoAmerica pole position in qualifying, breaking the track record with a time of 1:47.114.
Starting from pole makes everything easier and Blake took full advantage jumping out to a five-bikelength lead by Turn Two. Blake led for the majority of the race before being run down by a charging Kaleb De Keyrel. Kaleb followed Blake for most of the race before passing Davis while the pair were passing a lapper. Blake stayed calm and tested his pass for the lead down the front straight with two laps to go. Confident in his strategy, Blake stayed close to De Keyrel for the remainder of race, got a great drive out of the last corner to pass De Keyrel at the line for the win. Championship competitors Mazziotto finished eighth and Barry finished 10th. This meant Davis gained several points on both.
Race Two was even more complicated. Starting from pole was supposed to make everything easier, but Blake had a shifting issue at the start of Race Two crossing the line in seventh place. After only two laps, a red flag came out to stop the race, giving Blake another chance at the start. Blake took full advantage of the restart, this time leading the restarted first lap. There were seven riders in the lead group with lead changes happening multiple times per lap. On lap five of the restarted race, the red flag came out again. This time, MotoAmerica called the race with Blake Davis in second place. Since Barry and Mazziotto finished in ninth and 10th, respectively, Blake gained enough points to lead the championship by a single point going into the last two rounds. This is fairly remarkable for a 16-year-old in his first year of Twins Cup racing.
Josh Hayes will be riding for Squid Hunter Racing for the rest of the MotoAmerica Supersport season but was able to help out N2 Racing for one last ride substituting for Kevin Olmedo at PittRace. This was Josh’s first event at PittRace on a 600. Josh and the team made pretty substantial changes to the chassis over the course of the weekend, improving with every session. Hayes qualified on row two in the sixth position with a time of 1:45.178.
Race One started under beautiful sunny skies. Josh got a great start crossing the finish line in fourth place on lap one. Hayes then battled with Ben Smith and Cory Ventura, with Hayes settling into a lonely fifth place. The race was stopped with a red flag, with Josh finishing in that fifth position.
Race Two was much more eventful. The race started dry but under the threat of rain. Josh got a fantastic start moving up into the second position, but Hayes was quickly swallowed up by the pack sliding back to eighth. Hayes put his head down and fought his way back to sixth passing Luke Power and Cory Ventura but ran out of time to chase down Ben Smith for a top five.
Blake Davis (22). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy N2 Racing.
Blake Davis – “We had a great time during the PittRace N2/WERA National Endurance Race by Dunlop and won in the Lightweight class. We then broke the track record in qualifying, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Race One, got on the podium in Race Two, and took over the Twins Cup points lead. I have always liked PittRace, but now it might be my favorite track on the calendar. I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of the N2/BobbleHeadMoto Team, my crew chief Shiloh Salopek, Dustin Meador, and my dad. We are looking forward to seeing what our Yamaha YZF-R7 can do at New Jersey Motorsports Park.”
Josh Hayes (4), as seen during the wet warmup session on Sunday morning. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy N2 Racing.
Josh Hayes – “I’m really thankful for the trust in me and the opportunity to work with N2/Bobblehead Racing for a couple of MotoAmerica weekends, filling in for Kevin Olmedo. I really enjoyed my time with the team, and hope I have made some contribution to the development efforts of their Yamaha YZF-R6. PittRace was a challenging track for me, but we still put on a show, and I improved with every session. I’m looking forward to getting back to the N2/WERA Endurance Series by Dunlop soon with the N2 team, and fight for that championship. It’s also been fun to be inside and see Blake Davis develop into a consistent front runner on his Yamaha YZF-R7.”
Shiloh Salopek (Crew Chief) – “I would consider this weekend a huge success for the N2/BobbleHeadMoto team. We’ve made great progress with our program this year and everyone’s hard work and dedication is starting to show for itself. We’re looking forward to keeping this momentum rolling into the NJMP round in September. Thanks again to Josh for helping out in the last few rounds. It means a lot.”
About N2: N2 – Ride, Race, Learn.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods, with a strong affinity for motorcycle road racing. N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America partnering with WERA Roadracing and creating the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop. N2 is a premier participant in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with a multi-rider team competing in several classes. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
N2 Racing is proudly sponsored by: Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dainese, BobbleHeadMoto, Karnes Performance, Trading Paint, GB Racing, Westby Racing, Attack Performance, Robem Engineering, Puig, Eazi Grip, ProBolt, SBS Brakes and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
More, from a press release issued by Altus Motorsports:
MotoAmerica: Results from PittRace for the Altus Motorsports WPS FLY Racing Team
(Wampum, PA) – Overall the PittRace round was a successful event for the Altus team. Brandon Paasch secured two more podiums in Stock 1000 and scored good points in the Superbike Cup. Kayla Yaakov grabbed another podium finish in Junior Cup. And the team solved a season long issue with Jaret Nassaney’s Supersport bike.
Superbike Cup & Stock 1000
Brandon Paasch (96). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Brandon Paasch arrived in Pennsylvania after posting his best results of the season at the last round. With the PittRace MotoAmerica round being a doubleheader for the Stock 1000 class, he was hoping to continue the trend. And he did. Paasch started both races from 4th on the grid and crossed the finish line in third on his GSX-R1000.
“Overall it was a really solid weekend with good starts and fun racing. Still struggling with a couple things riding the 1000, but we are definitely going in the right direction! Really looking forward to getting to NJMP and continuing our progress!” said Brandon Paasch.
In the Superbike Races, Brandon started both of them from 15th. He finished the first race in 11th and the second in 12th. In both instances, he was the top Superbike Cup finisher. He currently sits second in that championship, just 11 points out of first.
Supersport
Jaret Nassaney (59). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Jaret Nassaney has struggled most of the season with an enigmatic and inconsistent suspension issue and, unfortunately, PittRace was no exception. Fortunately, it looks like the issue has finally been diagnosed and remediated. A defect in the rear shock that would cause the bike to become harder to ride as the race went on was found to be the source of the problem. Nassaney started the two Supersport races from 8th and finished both in 9th.
“It wasn’t an ideal weekend! We struggled to get the bike set up and then found out on Saturday that we had a rear shock failure. Turns out that was the source of a lot of the problems we’ve been chasing all season. We salvaged two 9th positions but that is not where I want to be! We’ll recoup and come back stronger for New Jersey,” said Jaret Nassaney.
Junior Cup
Kayla Yaakov (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy Altus Motorsports.
Kayla Yaakov struggled with mechanical and setup issues throughout the practice and qualifying sessions. But, as Kayla has proven over the course of this season, when the race starts, none of that matters — she’s going to be near the front. She started the first Junior Cup race from 4th place and went with the lead group. She spent most of the race in third strategizing how to collect another win. Unfortunately, she lost touch with the leaders when she had to avoid being collected by another rider who nearly crashed right in front of her. She crossed the line in 4th just a few hundredths of a second from 3rd. In the Sunday race, she flipped that script and took 3rd in a photo finish.
“Our MotoAmerica round at Pittsburgh International Raceway was a difficult one. From setup issues that caused us to virtually waste sessions to mechanical problems, and even to some racing incidents that caused us to lose touch with some of the other riders, it was a tough weekend. On another note, I’m happy to have walked away with my 8th podium of the season, gathering enough points to tie us for third in the championship (only 3 points behind second). Overall I’m happy with the result, considering the difficulties we faced throughout the weekend. I can’t thank my dad and the whole Altus Motorsports crew enough. We’re ready for New Jersey!” said Kayla Yaakov.
“What can I say? It was another good weekend. We have great riders and a great team. Huge thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting us,” said George Nassaney.
The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Moto-D Racing, Bonamici, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, Barnett, Maxima Racing Oils, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., Ohlins, K-Tech, RS Taichi, Arai, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing.
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