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Suzuki Sponsoring AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Suzuki Named Associate Sponsor of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Suzuki Motor USA will be the Associate Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

“Suzuki is happy to sponsor AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. With legendary Suzuki world champion Kevin Schwantz as Grand Marshal, we are thrilled to join the AMA in honoring Kevin as he leads this important motorcycle event,” said Kerry Graeber, Suzuki’s Vice President, Division Manager, Sales and Marketing. “2022 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Suzuki in the United States, with landmark new products like the all-new Hayabusa sport bike and the sport touring GSX-S1000GT+. We look forward to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days as a celebration of Suzuki’s heritage and as a great opportunity to showcase the excitement Suzuki offers riders today.”

Suzuki Motor Co.’s roots reach back to loom-making in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s it built its first car, and by the early 1950s was building engines for bicycles. Its first motorcycle was the 1954 Colleda, and by the 1960s Suzuki was winning at the Isle of Man and capturing five Grand Prix world titles in the 50cc and 125cc divisions. In the 1970s it was Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster winning multiple world motocross championships with Suzuki, with the 1980s bringing the world-renowned and legendary GSX-R750 and GSX-R1100 to market.

“It’s impossible to quantify the impact Suzuki has had on the motorcycling world since the 1950s,” said AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm – who owns a couple of Suzuki GS1000S machines himself. “From the X6 Hustler to the GT750 water buffalo to the GSX-Rs and to today’s new Hayabusa and GSX-S1000GT+ sport tourer, Suzuki has been at the forefront of technology and design, and having them display new and legendary bikes at VMD will be a treat.”

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz will serve as Grand Marshal for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Along with signing autographs and speaking to enthusiasts from the AMA Soundstage, the legendary rider will participate in a Lap for History each day.

The three-day event also includes all the vintage-oriented happenings classic-bike fans love, including bike shows, Hall of Fame activities, Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show, shows by Moto Motion, special seminars by industry leaders and legends, and the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days also features vintage roadracing and off-road racing in multiple disciplines. Those who want to register to race or learn more can visit VintageMotorcycleDays.com/page/racing/.

Tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days may be purchased at MidOhio.com or at the gate.

To learn more about Suzuki, visit SuzukiCycles.com.

For more information visit VintageMotorcycleDays.com, sign up for the AMA VMD newsletter or follow #AMAVMD on social media channels.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

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

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

 

N2/WERA Endurance: Hayes Racing With N2/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha

Josh Hayes Racing in the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop.

Media, PA – July 2022 – Josh Hayes will ride the N2/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R1 in the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop starting at Roebling Road Raceway on July 16th. Josh will join BobbleHeadMoto owner Emerson Amaya and N2 Racing SuperSport rider, Kevin Olmedo on the Dunlop equipped YZF-R1. The four-time Superbike Champion is bringing an incredible amount of experience to the team for the remaining four rounds of the series to compete against a very talented field.

Josh Hayes – “I have always been a huge fan of endurance racing and extremely excited for this opportunity! I believe endurance racing was a big part of my development as a rider and was one of the keys to my success. I would like to thank Dunlop for making the connection with with N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing. I have watched the N2 Racing team in the MotoAmerica paddock for the last few years and they are extremely professional. I am looking forward to working with Shiloh, Kris, Emerson and Kevin to see if we can put this Yamaha YZF-R1 on the top step of the box.”

Shiloh Salopek (Crew Chief) – “We’re excited to add Josh to the N2 Racing / BobbleHeadMoto team for the remainder of the 2022 endurance season. Josh will be a great addition to the team and will help us showcase what our Yamaha Motor YZF-R1 and Dunlop USA tires are truly capable of.”

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.

Video: Wayne Rainey’s First Ride On His YZR500 At Goodwood

Watch BT Sport GP’s special video chronicling Wayne Rainey’s first ride on his 1992 World Championship-winning YZR500 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed via the link below.

https://fb.watch/e84akymdSw/

Video: Shayna Texter, The SuperTwins Journey

Shayna Texter is a true trailblazer. As the lone woman in American Flat Track, Texter had a dominant career in the Singles division, claiming the most Singles victories in AFT history. Yet, despite that success, she continues to set her sights on even higher goals and aspirations by taking on a new class and challenge. Among a long list of other firsts, Texter is the first woman in history to secure a factory ride with Indian Motorcycle Racing and compete in the premiere Super Twins class, where she races alongside and against her teammate husband, Briar Bauman.

As America’s First Motorcycle Company, Indian Motorcycle is celebrating “First Movers” and those who have made their mark in motorcycling with a special video series. In this second episode, Indian Motorcycle recognizes Shayna Texter, celebrating her past successes while documenting her all-new challenges in the SuperTwins class.

 

Suzuki Sponsoring AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Kevin Schwantz. Photo by Lars Frazer, courtesy AMA.
Kevin Schwantz will be the Grand Marshal of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Here, he is seen with the Suzuki GS700 he made his AMA Superbike racing debut on. Photo by Lars Frazer, courtesy AMA.

Suzuki Named Associate Sponsor of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Suzuki Motor USA will be the Associate Sponsor of the 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield, which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

“Suzuki is happy to sponsor AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. With legendary Suzuki world champion Kevin Schwantz as Grand Marshal, we are thrilled to join the AMA in honoring Kevin as he leads this important motorcycle event,” said Kerry Graeber, Suzuki’s Vice President, Division Manager, Sales and Marketing. “2022 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Suzuki in the United States, with landmark new products like the all-new Hayabusa sport bike and the sport touring GSX-S1000GT+. We look forward to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days as a celebration of Suzuki’s heritage and as a great opportunity to showcase the excitement Suzuki offers riders today.”

Suzuki Motor Co.’s roots reach back to loom-making in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s it built its first car, and by the early 1950s was building engines for bicycles. Its first motorcycle was the 1954 Colleda, and by the 1960s Suzuki was winning at the Isle of Man and capturing five Grand Prix world titles in the 50cc and 125cc divisions. In the 1970s it was Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster winning multiple world motocross championships with Suzuki, with the 1980s bringing the world-renowned and legendary GSX-R750 and GSX-R1100 to market.

“It’s impossible to quantify the impact Suzuki has had on the motorcycling world since the 1950s,” said AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm – who owns a couple of Suzuki GS1000S machines himself. “From the X6 Hustler to the GT750 water buffalo to the GSX-Rs and to today’s new Hayabusa and GSX-S1000GT+ sport tourer, Suzuki has been at the forefront of technology and design, and having them display new and legendary bikes at VMD will be a treat.”

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz will serve as Grand Marshal for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Along with signing autographs and speaking to enthusiasts from the AMA Soundstage, the legendary rider will participate in a Lap for History each day.

The three-day event also includes all the vintage-oriented happenings classic-bike fans love, including bike shows, Hall of Fame activities, Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show, shows by Moto Motion, special seminars by industry leaders and legends, and the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days also features vintage roadracing and off-road racing in multiple disciplines. Those who want to register to race or learn more can visit VintageMotorcycleDays.com/page/racing/.

Tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days may be purchased at MidOhio.com or at the gate.

To learn more about Suzuki, visit SuzukiCycles.com.

For more information visit VintageMotorcycleDays.com, sign up for the AMA VMD newsletter or follow #AMAVMD on social media channels.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

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

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

 

N2/WERA Endurance: Hayes Racing With N2/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha

Josh Hayes (4) on the Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 at Daytona. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Hayes (4). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Josh Hayes Racing in the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop.

Media, PA – July 2022 – Josh Hayes will ride the N2/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha YZF-R1 in the N2/WERA National Endurance Series by Dunlop starting at Roebling Road Raceway on July 16th. Josh will join BobbleHeadMoto owner Emerson Amaya and N2 Racing SuperSport rider, Kevin Olmedo on the Dunlop equipped YZF-R1. The four-time Superbike Champion is bringing an incredible amount of experience to the team for the remaining four rounds of the series to compete against a very talented field.

Josh Hayes – “I have always been a huge fan of endurance racing and extremely excited for this opportunity! I believe endurance racing was a big part of my development as a rider and was one of the keys to my success. I would like to thank Dunlop for making the connection with with N2/BobbleHeadMoto Racing. I have watched the N2 Racing team in the MotoAmerica paddock for the last few years and they are extremely professional. I am looking forward to working with Shiloh, Kris, Emerson and Kevin to see if we can put this Yamaha YZF-R1 on the top step of the box.”

Shiloh Salopek (Crew Chief) – “We’re excited to add Josh to the N2 Racing / BobbleHeadMoto team for the remainder of the 2022 endurance season. Josh will be a great addition to the team and will help us showcase what our Yamaha Motor YZF-R1 and Dunlop USA tires are truly capable of.”

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.

MotoAmerica: DiBrino Tops RSD Super Hooligan FP1 At Laguna Seca

Andy DiBrino (62). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Andy DiBrino (62). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Travis Wyman Quickest In Stock 1000 FP1 At Laguna Seca

Travis Wyman (10). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Travis Wyman (10). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Gagne On The Gas In Superbike FP1 At Laguna Seca

Jake Gagne (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Herrin Heads Supersport FP1 At Laguna Seca

Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Josh Herrin (2). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Rispoli Rips During Twins Cup FP1 At Laguna Seca

James Rispoli. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
James Rispoli. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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MotoAmerica: Van Leads Junior Cup FP1 At Laguna Seca

Max Van (48) at speed on his SportbikeTrackGear.com Kawasaki Ninja 400. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Max Van (48) at speed on his SportbikeTrackGear.com Kawasaki Ninja 400. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
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Video: Wayne Rainey’s First Ride On His YZR500 At Goodwood

Three-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Wayne Rainey (1) riding his 1992 World Championship-winning Yamaha YZR500 Wednesday in preparation for this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. Photo courtesy Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Three-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Wayne Rainey (1) riding his 1992 World Championship-winning Yamaha YZR500 Wednesday in preparation for this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. Photo courtesy Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Watch BT Sport GP’s special video chronicling Wayne Rainey’s first ride on his 1992 World Championship-winning YZR500 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed via the link below.

https://fb.watch/e84akymdSw/

Video: Shayna Texter, The SuperTwins Journey

Shayna Texter (52). Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
Shayna Texter (52). Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.

Shayna Texter is a true trailblazer. As the lone woman in American Flat Track, Texter had a dominant career in the Singles division, claiming the most Singles victories in AFT history. Yet, despite that success, she continues to set her sights on even higher goals and aspirations by taking on a new class and challenge. Among a long list of other firsts, Texter is the first woman in history to secure a factory ride with Indian Motorcycle Racing and compete in the premiere Super Twins class, where she races alongside and against her teammate husband, Briar Bauman.

As America’s First Motorcycle Company, Indian Motorcycle is celebrating “First Movers” and those who have made their mark in motorcycling with a special video series. In this second episode, Indian Motorcycle recognizes Shayna Texter, celebrating her past successes while documenting her all-new challenges in the SuperTwins class.

 

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