Founding/Managing Partner Coyner Leaving California Roadrace Association (CRA)

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

Founding/Managing Partner Coyner Leaving California Roadrace Association (CRA)

California Roadrace Association (CRA) Announces the Departure of One of its Founding Members and Managing Partners

Los Angeles, CA, March 22, 2023 – CRA announces the unfortunate departure of one of its founding members. Dustin Coyner will leave his role as a managing member of the company to focus on his Talkin’ Motorbikes show and podcasts that air at least weekly on YouTube and Spotify.

“I would like to thank Dustin for his many great contributions over the past three years with CRA and particularly for continuing to grow the sport of road racing; which has always been the company’s main mission. As a result, we are in a strong position to continue to grow the sport of road racing,” says Daniel Mole.

Dustin Coyner commented: “I am very proud to have been involved in the birth of CRA and integral in its initial growth. Over the past few months, the popularity of my YouTube show and podcast has grown significantly. With more and more pro racers and industry moguls reaching out for interviews, creating and maintaining content is now taking almost all of my bandwidth. Truth is, there’s just not enough time to have a day job, record and edit multiple shows and clips each week, manage a track day organization, and be involved in the day-to-day running of a race series. Something had to give. Sadly, it is CRA. But I know I leave it in good hands. I love CRA and I’ll still be out on the grid as a racer.”

Lyle Geoffrey Brown (aka LGB) adds, “Dustin and I have been friends for over 20 years and still have work to do together for the future. I will always support the TrackDaz brand and my friend indefinitely.”

The continuing partners of CRA, Daniel Mole, Lyle Geoffrey Brown “LGB”, and Gigi Chow all wish Dustin well for the future and wholeheartedly support him in his future endeavors.

CRA Round 2 of 2023 will be held on April 28 – April 30, 2023, at The Podium Club in Casa Grande, AZ. For more information on CRA visit their website at www.race-cra.com.

CRA is a growing organization with the mission to cultivate a well-rounded and refined racing environment for all levels of expertise. A purpose driven organization created to educate, promote and support the California road racing community.

CRA would like to thank their sponsors for their support:

CTML Consultants, Better Call Sy, Empowered Transportation, Feel Like a Pro, Track Daz, Let’s Ride Track Days, Rocket Cams, Inc., 61DTC, Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka, Racer’s Edge Performance, Pirelli, VnM Sport, Dunlop, Carter’s @ The Track, Fun Track Dayz, Eyes Up Motorsports, Motorsport Exotica, Kern County Powersports, Lieto Factory, Eyes Up Motorsports, RS Speedshop, Catalyst Reaction Tuning, KYT Helmets, Capit Americas, The Heights Bar & Grill (Upland, CA), Maria Cid – Farmer’s Insurance, Cinepixel Productions, New Century Motorcycles, Moto4Life, Pacific Utility, Twilio, Boxo USA, Mithos USA, Suspension Matters, Road Race City, Bridgestone, Ryder Gear

AHRMA: Roberts Sweeps Vintage Cup Races At CMP

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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AHRMA: Roberts Sweeps Vintage Cup Races At CMP

Roberts Beats an International Variety of Bikes in AHRMA 2023 Vintage Cup Formula 750 Rounds 3 and 4

(March 22, Knoxville, TN) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) delivered on its promise to put a mile-wide variety of bikes on the track as part of the 2023 Vintage Cup.

Motorcycles from three different manufacturers and three different countries topped the podium during the third and fourth rounds of the AHRMA Vintage Cup held March 18 and 19 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC as part of the 2023 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series.

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

“While I had some suspicions, and even hopes, about the bikes that would be campaigned in the F750 class this year, I’m very pleasantly surprised and decidedly psyched at the variety of machines and riders who are showing up,” said Kenny Cummings from NYC Norton.

At the start of Saturday’s race, Rob Hall on a 1975 Triumph 750 jumped into an early lead, with Colton Roberts, campaigning a 1976 Yamaha RD400, and Jeff Hargis, on his 1972 Yamaha XS 650, battling for second.

With just one lap left, a piston failure sent Hall backwards through the field, allowing Roberts to take the lead and the victory with Hargis second.

The final podium spot was contested by Tony Read, on his 1973 Triumph Bonneville, and Brian Larrabure, riding a 1972 Ducati Imola 750SS. Read ultimately held off Larrabure to take third.

The balance of the grid was a dizzying array of early to late 1970s machines with an equally dizzying array of engine displacements. Jim Hinshaw was on a 1970 Kawasaki H1 500; Michael Wilson raced a 1977 Yamaha RD400; Daniel May, Stan Miller, and Justin Hebbel all raced BMW R75/5s; Greyson Rogers raced a 1976 Yamaha RD400, Vincent Borbone was on a 1972 Kawasaki H2; and Mark Williams raced a 1974 Kawasaki H1.

Sunday’s race saw Roberts take an early lead, which he held through the checkered flag. Hall had changed machines and on Sunday rode the Hall’s Custom Vintage 1967 Triumph 650 to second place. In a repeat of Sunday’s action, Larrabure and Read battled to round out the podium, with Larrabure finishing third.

With four rounds completed, Roberts is the current points leader.

“AHRMA is all about celebrating different eras in motorcycle racing, putting different kinds of bikes on the track and really seeing what they can do,” said Carl Anderson, AHRMA’s 2023 Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “The latest rounds of our F750 Vintage Cup take this to another level with two-strokes, parallel twins, ‘L-twins,’ horizontally-opposed twins all going at it at the same time. Great stuff!”

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

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

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

Saturday, March 18, 2023

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

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

3 – Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN

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

5 – Jim Hinshaw, 1970 Kawasaki H1 500, Gainesville, GA

6 – Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL

7 – Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL

8 – Greyson Rogers, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Denver, NC

9 – Vincent Borbone, 1972 Kawasaki H2, Hampstead, NY

10 – Stan Miller, 1973 BMW R75/5, St. Petersburg, FL

11 – Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD

12 – Rob Hall, 1975 Triumph 750, Charlotte, NC

13 – Mark Williams, 1974 Kawasaki H1 500, Gainesville, GA

Sunday, March 19, 2023

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

2 – Rob Hall, 1967 Triumph 650, Charlotte, NC

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

4 – Tony Read, 1973 Triumph Bonneville, Charlotte, TN

5 – Jim Hinshaw, 1970 Kawasaki H1 500, Gainesville, GA

6 – Michael Wilson, 1977 Yamaha RD400, Maylene, AL

7 – Justin Hebbel, 1972 BMW R75/5, Baltimore, MD

8 – Greyson Rogers, 1976 Yamaha RD400, Denver, NC

9 – Stan Miller, 1973 BMW R75/5, St. Petersburg, FL

10 – Daniel May, 1972 BMW R75/5, Wilmette, IL

11 – Mark Williams, 1974 Kawasaki H-1 500, Gainesville, GA

About AHRMA:

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

Video: Take A Closer Look At The All-New 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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Video: Take A Closer Look At The All-New 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR

Take a closer look (and listen) at the all-new 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 399cc inline four-cylinder sportbike.

Look for more on this exciting new machine in an upcoming issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.

Recent Birth: Holden Dean Wilson

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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TOBC Racing team owner Michelle A. Lindsay and husband Miles Wilson had a son, Holden Dean Wilson, via a surrogate March 21, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lindsay has been battling pancreatic cancer for several years.

Michelle A. Lindsay and her new son Holden Dean Wilson. Photo courtesy Michelle A. Lindsay.

Motorcycle Industry Council Board Elects New Officers

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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Motorcycle Industry Council Board Elects New Officers

NEW BOARD OFFICERS ELECTED TO LEAD MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

DEREK BROOKS OF YAMAHA, JOHN HINZ OF KTM TO SERVE AS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

IRVINE, Calif. – The Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors elected new officers to lead the powersports industry in 2023. Derek Brooks, motorcycle product line manager, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., was appointed chair; John Hinz, CEO of KTM North America, Inc., was appointed vice chair; and Jim Woodruff, CEO of National Powersport Auctions, will remain secretary and treasurer. MIC also welcomes new board members Bill Savino, senior manager of sales support for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., replacing Chuck Boderman, who retired this year; and Eric Sievers, director, sales planning and analysis at Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, replacing Bill Jenkins, who also retired this year.

“It’s a great honor to be elected chair of MIC,” Brooks said. “Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen encouraging growth in our industry, no doubt spurred by the pandemic as people looked for new ways to recreate. We need to continue nurturing these new and returning riders, keeping them excited and engaged so they can pass their love and enthusiasm on to friends and family. This means I will be keenly focused on policy and market issues facing our industry, including ensuring motorized two-wheelers have a voice in transportation plans, and that riders have access to OHV spaces. I also want to thank out-going Chair Chuck Boderman for his leadership and his unwavering support of the powersports industry and for MIC as its industry association.”

“This is truly a time of opportunity,” said Hinz. “MIC’s market expansion effort, Ride With Us, has shown great results, inspiring more people to consider motorcycling on the dirt or on the street. I look forward to continuing this effort and supporting MIC as we find more ways to open the doors to motorcycling to even more people.”

“Together, we have done a remarkable job navigating the past few years, which were filled with unprecedented obstacles and surprises,” said Woodruff. “While our industry, like all others, will continue to face challenges, we are well-positioned at the MIC to serve the needs of our powersports industry —manufacturers, aftermarket, dealers, services, and of course, our riders and customers. I look forward to continuing my role as Secretary/Treasurer.”

The MIC Board of Directors includes representation from across powersports. Serving the 2023 term are:

Chair of the Board: Derek Brooks, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Vice Chair: John Hinz, KTM North America, Inc.

Secretary/Treasurer: Jim Woodruff, National Powersport Auctions

Directors

Jeff Brown, EagleRider

Tim Calhoun, Tim Calhoun Powersports Consulting

Kerry Graeber, Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Robin Hartfiel, Dealernews

Erik Larson, Piaggio Group Americas

Joey Lindahl, Polaris, Inc.

Rod Lopusnak, Triumph Motorcycles America

Marc McAllister, Tucker Powersports

Shawn McLean, BMW Motorrad USA

Jeff Proctor, BRP, Inc.

Bill Savino, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.*

Eric Sievers, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA*

*=New board member

ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

The Motorcycle Industry Council, under its marquee market expansion brand, Ride With Us, is working to introduce everyone to the incomparable thrill of riding a motorcycle. The MIC is a not-for-profit trade association representing motorcycle manufacturers, distributors, aftermarket companies, dealers, retailers, and a variety of related organizations providing vital support to the powersports industry. The MIC advocates for fair policy and regulatory environments, works to deliver valuable data to the industry, and strives to bring the joy of riding to everyone, everywhere.

Established in 1914, the MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Keep up with the industry association on Twitter @followMIC, online at MIC.org, and through the weekly MIC RideReport.

MotoGP: Can Quartararo Make It Three In A Row In Portugal?

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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MotoGP: Can Quartararo Make It Three In A Row In Portugal?

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP POISED FOR 2023 MOTOGP SEASON START IN PORTUGAL

Portimao (Portugal), 22nd March 2023

Following the Portimao MotoGP Official Test almost a fortnight ago, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli have travelled back to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve to kick off the 2023 MotoGP season this weekend with the Grande Prémio de Portugal.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are eagerly awaiting the start of the new MotoGP season, which for the first time is staged at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are looking forward to experiencing the new MotoGP race weekend format (including a Sprint on the Saturday) and give it their all to start the season off on the right foot.

Following an overall successful Portimao MotoGP Official Test, held almost two weeks ago, Quartararo is eagerly looking forward to riding his YZR-M1 at the Algarve track again. The combination of El Diablo and his Yamaha have proved to be a winning formula at this circuit in 2021 and 2022, making the Frenchman enter the 2023 Portuguese GP as one of the fan favourites.

Morbidelli, like many riders, has taken a liking to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve and its rather special lay-out. The elevation changes require a perfect setting and skilled riding. The Italian showed his potential at the very first MotoGP race in Portimao in 2020 by securing third place, and he finished in fourth place at the Portuguese GP in 2021. The Italian is keen to fight for the podium again this year.

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – better known as Portimao (after the port city from which it is half an hour‘s drive removed) – is situated in the Algarve region of Portugal. The circuit was opened in 2008 and added to the MotoGP calendar in 2020. It‘s a big hit with the riders but also especially with the fans, who can’t get enough of their heroes taking on this track that is famous for its elevation changes. The circuit has 15 corners – nine right, six left – and the front straight will allow the MotoGP riders to really stretch the legs of their machines before a unique downhill descent into Turn 1.

Those who want to refresh their memories of what the Algarve circuit looks like, can watch the on-board helmet-cam lap by MotoGP eSport star Lorenzo Daretti.

As Daylight Saving Time commences this Sunday, the Grande Prémio de Portugal time schedule is in the GMT +0 time zone for Friday and Saturday, and in GMT +1 for Sunday. With the addition of Sprints in 2023, this weekend‘s MotoGP timetable (in local track time) looks as follows:

Friday

Practice 1: 10:45 – 11:30 (GMT +0)

Practice 2: 15:00 – 16:00 (GMT +0)

Saturday

Free Practice: 10:10 – 10:40 (GMT +0)

Qualifying 1: 10:50 – 11:05 (GMT +0)

Qualifying 2: 11:15 – 11:30 (GMT +0)

Sprint: 15:00 (GMT +0)

Sunday

Warm Up: 09:45 – 09:55 (GMT +1)

Race: 14:00 (GMT +1)

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

The first GP is always exciting because it‘s back to school for everyone. However, this time it‘s even more interesting because we have a new GP format. This will be the first time we get to do a Sprint, so that is something we look forward to. It‘s also the first time that we open the MotoGP season in Portugal. This is a good circuit for us, as shown by Fabio‘s two Portimao race wins in a row. We ended the test here almost two weeks ago on a positive note. It‘s important that we keep working in the right direction this weekend and set the right tone for the season. Like the fans, we can‘t wait any longer to watch some MotoGP racing!

FABIO QUARTARARO

We are finally starting the 2023 season, and I’m looking forward to this. The Portimao Test two weeks ago ended on a positive note, so we‘re heading into this weekend with confidence. We have an idea of what we would like to work on during the Friday session in preparation for our first ever Sprint on the Saturday. It’s been a long time since the last race, so I‘m sure the fans are very impatient to see us back in action. I look forward to seeing them at the track.

FRANCO MORBIDELLI

Over the long winter break, Yamaha prepared a lot of items for us to test. We tried a lot of things and gathered as much data as possible. This last week, after the Official Portimao Test, the data has been analysed, and the team is ready to go. The atmosphere in the team is always nice, but there is extra excitement in the air now because we are starting the new season. It‘s a clean slate, anything is possible, and we will give it our best shot.

Isle Of Man TT: Johnston Riding Ex-Factory Honda Superbike

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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Isle Of Man TT: Johnston Riding Ex-Factory Honda Superbike

HONDA SUPERBIKE SWITCH FOR JOHNSTON AT TT 2023

After a frustrating TT in 2022, Ashcourt Racing’s Lee Johnston is hoping that a switch from BMW to Honda machinery for the 1000cc classes will galvanize his efforts at the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races.

Johnston and the team have purchased ex-Glenn Irwin CBR1000RR-RR Fireblades from the official Honda Racing outfit, and is set to campaign the bikes in the RST Superbike, RL360 and Milwaukee Senior races later this year

Winner of the opening Supersport race in 2019, Johnston is hoping the switch to the Fireblade will elevate him further up the leaderboard in the big bike races and complement his challenge in the Monster Energy Supersport and Bennetts Supertwin Races where he’ll again be amongst the favourites for honours.

“We had a bit of trouble with the big bikes last year, electrical issues and the like, which was a real shame as I was running in the top four in both the Superbike and Superstock Races,” explained Johnston. “Being that high up only to run into problems was very frustrating.”

“You only have to look around the paddock at both the roads and the short circuits to see that the Honda Fireblade is favoured by a lot of riders, and quite a few guys have been going well on it lately. That tells me the bike has a good base chassis and it’s a good package all round so it’s worth trying at this year’s TT.”

That feeling has been confirmed for Johnston in recent tests at the Spanish circuits of Monteblanco and Andalucia.

“It’s changed massively since I last rode a Honda in 2018. The newer model feels really nice and smooth,” he explained. “It feels small too, and the fact it’s nice and compact gives a small rider like myself a lot of confidence straightaway. I felt really comfortable on it.”

Although considered more of a small bike rider, Johnston’s first ever TT podium came in the Superstock class when he finished third behind Ian Hutchinson and Michael Dunlop in 2015, and he’s determined to get good results on the Fireblade this time around:

“It was quite funny being on a Superstock podium alongside Hutchy and Michael, but I want to give it a real good go on the big bikes this year especially as things were going well last year before I hit trouble. I was able to lap at 130mph from a standing start and whilst there’s a couple of mph to be found for it to happen, I’d love to be on a big bike podium again.”

“That’s not going to be easy when you see the likes of Michael finishing off the podium in a Senior Race, like he did last year. That shows you how difficult it is to finish on a Superbike podium but the more mileage we do, the better chance we’ll have.”

It’s highly likely Johnston will contest some early season British Superstock Championship rounds, along with the British Supersport Championship on his familiar Yamaha YZF-R6.

Johnston will also compete in the two Bennetts Supertwin Races and is hopeful of being more competitive this year on his Aprilia RS660:

“We finished second in last year’s race but didn’t really deserve the podium, so we’ve been developing the bike over the winter to get some more power out of it. I want to be competitive and be genuinely ‘in’ the race this time around so as to bridge the gap to the front runners.”

“I’m not sure if the Paton’s that Peter [Hickman] and Michael rode last year will be in the race, but you’ve got to do 120mph to win the race no matter what you’re riding so that’ll be the aim.”

Estrella Galicia 0,0 Named Official Beer Partner Of MotoGP

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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Estrella Galicia 0,0 Named Official Beer Partner Of MotoGP

Estrella Galicia 0,0 becomes the Global Official Beer Partner of MotoGP™

The Spanish beer brand joins forces with the world’s biggest motorcycle World Championship as Official Beer in a new, multi-year partnership

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Estrella Galicia 0,0 and Dorna Sports are delighted to announce a new partnership, with a multi-year agreement welcoming the iconic beer brand as the Official Beer of MotoGP™ from 2023. As Official Beer, the Estrella Galicia 0,0 name will become omnipresent in MotoGP™, reaching hundreds of millions of fans around the world as the sport embarks on the first blockbuster season of a new era.

Estrella Galicia 0,0 is a Spanish brand of beer produced by Hijos de Rivera, located in A Coruña, Galicia. Founded in 1906, for more than a century the company has developed some of the world’s most recognisable beers, with a presence in more than 60 countries. Estrella Galicia 0,0 already enjoys a considerable presence in motorsport, including some partnerships in the MotoGP™ paddock, making Estrella Galicia 0,0 the perfect choice for the Official Beer of MotoGP™.

Estrella Galicia 0,0 has already become well known for its contribution to motorcycle racing talent since 2011, and has supported riders from their very first professional racing experience in the European Talent Cup and JuniorGP™ to the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing: MotoGP™. With support for different MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ teams and riders stretching back more than a decade, Estrella Galicia 0,0 has been part of 12 World Championships and over one hundred Grand Prix wins thanks to great champions like Marc Marquez, Joan Mir, Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli.

More than half of the 22 riders on the MotoGP™ grid have been supported by Estrella Galicia 0,0 at some time in their racing careers. Estrella Galicia 0,0 becoming the Official Beer of MotoGP™ is a natural step forward in the relationship between both parties, as they share the same spirit in the pursuit of excellence.

The iconic Estrella Galicia 0,0 brand will enjoy a worldwide presence thanks to MotoGP™ broadcasts – and fans in the stands – with trackside advertising across much of the calendar in the first year of this new partnership, to be increased to a higher number of venues in subsequent seasons.

On top of all the commercial benefits at different racetracks across the record-breaking 2023 calendar, including a dedicated brand space in the paddock for sharing the culture and DNA of the family-owned independent Spanish brewery, this agreement also puts special focus on developing joint initiatives within the MotoGP™ community, working together towards a more sustainable entertainment model to put positive impact at the top of the agenda.

In addition, Estrella Galicia 0,0 will also be present in the MotoGP VIP Village™, ensuring the brand enjoys a key presence in the corporate hospitality programme of MotoGP™.

The announced agreement also includes a digital package, ensuring the new Official Beer of MotoGP™ reaches every facet of the sport’s global audience: the paddock, the grandstands, online platforms, and television broadcast – reaching hundreds of millions of fans.

Ignacio Rivera, CEO of Corporación Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia 0,0): “Motorcycling racing is one of the projects that has given us the most reasons for celebrations with Estrella Galicia 0,0 in recent years. Encouraging the development of the talent of riders has been and continues to be our raison d’être since we entered the paddock in 2011 and, after a decade of enjoying their success, we are delighted to be able to go one step further and become the official beer of the MotoGP World Championship at a global level, something which is undoubtedly a milestone for our company. We are not only united by our values of excellence and innovation, but also by a non-conformist nature that drives us to set challenges to work together with the whole community, progressively embedding positive impact as part of the MotoGP agenda.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “We’re delighted to welcome Estrella Galicia as the Official Beer of MotoGP. A global brand with a rich history in motorsport makes for a perfect partner for the world’s biggest motorcycle racing Championship. We’re very much looking forward to seeing the Estrella Galicia 0,0 name at the track and across our broadcasts, as well as welcoming their initiatives in the paddock and MotoGP VIP Village as we build on this strong partnership in the coming years.”

Pirelli Announces Consumer Rebate Program

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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Pirelli Announces Consumer Rebate Program

Pirelli Announces Spring Consumer Rebate Program

Available on Eligible Street and Off-Road Tires Through April 30, 2023

ATLANTA – Pirelli Tire North America has announced a consumer rebate program for motorcycle enthusiasts who purchase Pirelli tires through their local participating dealerships and select online retailers. This all-new program allows consumers within the United States to take advantage of as much as $25 USD rebate per tire or $60 USD rebate per tire set on eligible street and off-road tires.

“With the riding season quickly approaching, Pirelli is excited to roll out a new consumer rebate program,” said Josh Whitmire, BU Moto – Director of Sales, Pirelli. “This limited-time offer will be available through local Pirelli dealerships and online Pirelli retailers. We are proud to include Pirelli products across various segments, offering an excellent opportunity for existing and new Pirelli riders to experience first-hand the high performance of Pirelli products.”

Eligible Pirelli street tires will receive a $25 USD per tire rebate or $60 USD rebate per set and include the Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3, Diablo Rosso™ IV Corsa, Diablo Rosso™ IV, Angel™ GT II, Angel™ GT, Night Dragon™, Night Dragon™ GT, Scorpion™ Trail II, MT 60™, MT 60™ RS, Scorpion™ Rally STR, Scorpion™ MT 90 A/T, Phantom™ Sportscomp, and Sport Demon™.

For off-road, eligible tires will offer a $30 USD rebate per set and include the Scorpion™ MX Soft, Scorpion™ MX32™ Mid Soft, Scorpion™ MX32™ Mid Hard, Scorpion™ XC Mid Soft, Scorpion™ XC Mid Hard, MT 43™ Pro Trial, MT 16™ Garacross, and Scorpion™ Rally.

This limited-time offer is only valid on purchases made between March 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023, and only for legal residents of the United States. After purchasing a set of qualifying Pirelli tires from a local dealer, participants must fill out an online claim form and provide a receipt for proof of purchase to receive their physical or digital pre-paid VISA card.

For official terms and conditions, click here.

To learn more about the complete line of Pirelli motorcycle tires and find a dealer, click here.

MotoGP: Bagnaia Says He Likes 2023 Ducati Better Than 2022 Bike

David Swarts

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March 22, 2023

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Says He Likes 2023 Ducati Better Than 2022 Bike

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to hit the track in Portimão, Portugal, for the opening Grand Prix of the 2023 MotoGP season

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to officially kick off the new MotoGP season. From 24th-26th March, the Bologna-based squad will be at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal, to contest the first of 21 Grands Prix scheduled on the calendar this year.

Stage a few weeks ago of the last preseason test, the Portuguese track will host the opening round of the World Championship for the first time and will also be the circuit on which the MotoGP riders will face their first sprint race. Starting this year, the program of each event will be enriched by an additional race on Saturday, which will award about half the points and have a shorter distance compared to Sunday’s primary race. In addition to the sprint race, riders will also have to face two new tracks this year: Kazakhstan in July and India, which will host the World Championship in September.

Reigning World Champion Francesco Bagnaia is ready to tackle the new season to defend the number 1 on the front fairing of his Desmosedici GP. The rider from Chivasso was a great protagonist of the last test in Portimão, as he finished on top with a fastest time 757 thousandths faster than the current circuit record. Enea Bastianiani is also ready to make his debut as an official Ducati Lenovo Team rider, off the back of the good feelings he had with his Desmosedici GP during the last preseason test.

Francesco Bagnaia (#1, Ducati Lenovo Team)

“Finally, we are starting again, and I am really excited! The winter tests went well, and in some aspects, I like the Desmosedici GP 23 better than last year’s bike. There are all the conditions to be able to start this new season well: Portimão is a track that I like and where in general, I am fast. In any case, we have to stay focused because the competitiveness will definitely be very high. We will have to work at our best right from the start: this will be the first GP in which we will contest the sprint race, so we will have to get used to approaching the weekend in a different way. I’m ready and looking forward to getting on track to kick off the 2023 World Championship officially!”

Enea Bastianini (#23, Ducati Lenovo Team)

“I am happy to finally be back on track for the first GP of the season. It will be my first race as an official rider, and so it will be even more exciting. The last test here in Portimão went well, and we already have a good base to start our weekend’s work. Many riders have shown that they are competitive, so we will also have to be among the frontrunners right away, but I am confident that we have all the means to do so. I can’t wait to get back to work with my team!”

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders will take to the track for the first free practice session of the Portuguese GP on Friday, 24th March, at 10:45am local time (CET -1.00).

Founding/Managing Partner Coyner Leaving California Roadrace Association (CRA)

March 22, 2023

California Roadrace Association (CRA) co-founder Dustin Coyner (4) in action. Photo courtesy CRA.