AHRMA: Tickets Now Available For Classic MotoFest Of Monterey

David Swarts

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January 3, 2023

AHRMA: Tickets Now Available For Classic MotoFest Of Monterey

Tickets Now Available for AHRMA Classic MotoFest™ of Monterey

(January 3, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee) Spectator tickets are now on sale for one of the most exciting vintage motorcycle events of 2023.

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) announces the return of the Classic MotoFest of Monterey™ July 14-16, 2023. This third iteration of the event promises an even bigger and better family vintage motorcycle experience.

This year’s event will spotlight the amazing vintage racing sidecars, their history at Laguna Seca, and the personalities past and present that make this unique part of two-wheeled racing so exciting.

Along with sidecar racing, the fans will experience almost all disciplines of vintage AHRMA motorcycle racing on and around the historic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Included will be vintage road racing, flat track Racing, vintage motocross, vintage observed trials, and cross-country racing on some of the best vintage machinery in the country.

AHRMA once again partners with Laroque Motorsports to provide the exciting festival portion of the weekend. Attractions this year include a premier classic motorcycle show, a vintage swap meet along with vintage-themed vendors and attractions, plus much more to be announced.

Laroque Motorsports is in partnership with All Kids Bike®, a national movement, led by the Strider Education Foundation, to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride programs into public schools for free, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Along with this partnership and new to this year’s event is the inclusion of more family-oriented activities including Mimi and Moto – The Motorcycle Monkeys, Kid’s Strider Bike flat track racing, and also a kid’s custom bicycle class in the vintage bike show. Included in the festival area will also be great food and entertainment with something for everyone.

Visit www.ahrma.org for details. Spectator tickets are available at WeatherTechRaceway.com.

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,300 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.

MotoGP: Mir’s First Interview As A Repsol Honda Rider (Video)

David Swarts

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January 3, 2023

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MotoGP: Mir’s First Interview As A Repsol Honda Rider (Video)

Editorial Note: Scroll down for the video.

VIDEO: “Every rider has imagined himself with these colours” Mir’s first interview

Wearing the colours of the Repsol Honda Team for the first time, the 2020 MotoGP World Champion tells us how he approaches the challenge he faces over the next two years as a factory Honda rider. Joan Mir talks about his feelings, objectives and work ethic in his first appearance as a rider for the most successful team in MotoGP history.

What were your first impressions of the Repsol Honda team making your debut in Valencia?

“My first impressions of the Repsol Honda Team at the test were really good. When you come from a different team, you have to get used to the people and the dynamic of work, which is completely different from the one that I that have been in, and I like it. There were a lot of people in the garage, and I enjoyed it. We made a great test and it felt like the first day back in school.”

How do you adjust to this new challenge?

“I try to adapt to this new challenge with optimism and the will to start well in a new team. Personally, I always enjoy these types of challenges, getting to know new things: How is the team, the bike, meeting all the people in the team… I enjoyed the test and this process, and I look forward to meeting more people in the team.”

From the physical side, how are you training physically to be ready for next year?

“Physically I did not change the approach of my preparation. I just give it a little bit more of intensity. Every year, you give more intensity to try to be more in shape. This year, especially, because I know that the Honda bike is a physical one. I like to train technically and physically and this year I probably am doing more physical training than technical training because I think that I will need it. Overall, I did not change almost anything.”

Coming into the Repsol Honda Team, the most successful team in MotoGP history, what were your thoughts when you first signed the contract?

“My feelings when I joined a team like this one were unbelievable. I think that every rider has imagined himself with these colours, so being a part of this makes me really proud to arrive in such a sweet moment in my career. I think that I am in in a sweet moment and I’m also young to try to repeat again what we’ve done in the past. So, let’s see what we can do.”

You talk about dreaming about these colours. When you were a kid, were you ever wearing replica leathers?

“I think that I probably did, although I don’t remember if I wore these colours on the past. In my dreams I did it for sure, so it is something really nice.”

What do these colours mean? Is there is a responsibility, a bit of extra pressure to continue that legacy, that history?

“Of course, to be a part of this team means more pressure, because only winning is a good result here. We know that we arrive in a difficult moment, but the approach to racing has to be the same one: try to be as fast as we can to bring these colours to where they deserve.”

What is it like to now share a box with Marc Márquez? You have raced against him a lot, but now he’s your neighbour.

“To share the box with Marc is a true challenge, because he’s the best rider on the grid and the one with the most titles. This is something that can be really good in one way and probably more difficult in another. You can share some data with him and you can learn a lot from the inside, but if you don’t perform in the way that you want, you always have a tough rider on the other side of the garage.”

And now that you’ve both been riding the same bike, is there anything that surprised you or that you learnt about how Marc is riding that maybe you didn’t notice before?

“During the test I could make some laps with him and also share some data. He knows how these bike works perfectly. He’s able to ride in a way that the bike asks for: going really fast into the corner, which is probably faster than the bikes that I have tried in the past. Then, the way the bike gives you the power is different compared to the ones that I tried before. I have to get used to it and Marc knows how to do it really well.”

What is your goal for 2023?

“First of all, we have to be realistic. We arrive in a difficult moment. The key will be to adapt quickly to this bike and then try to build some confidence and speed during the first races. Then, from the middle season, the goal will be to try to be closer to the podium and to great results.”

What can you bring to the Repsol Honda Team?

“As a young rider and new rider, I can bring some freshness to the team. My experience in different teams is something that always gives good information to the team. I think that we share the same goal: which is to win another title. This is what I can give to the team.”

We saw you and Marc speaking at the end of the test. What were you chatting about with Marc?

“Chatting after the test is something normal. When a new rider comes to the box and tries the bike, you want to hear what his feelings are. In this case, we shared the direction that we wanted to follow. Pushing together in the same direction is really important, instead of each rider going on their own. We want to take the correct way together, and in this case, we were chatting about this.”

Legion Moto Planning Racing Series For 2024

David Swarts

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January 3, 2023

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Legion Moto Planning Racing Series For 2024

LEGION MOTO ANNOUNCES 2023 TRACK DAY SCHEDULE & 2024 SUPERBIKE RACING SERIES:

Legion Moto Track Days (LM) is proud to present a combined activities announcement: the 2023 Legion Moto schedule of events and in 2024 the launch of a new regional privateer superbike timed race series.

The 2023 Legion Moto schedule starts in May at Pikes Peak International raceway and track day events go through October. Legion Moto is coordinating motorcycle-only track events focused on adapting the “new to the track” skills required for privateer club racing.

Matt Cooper, Legion Moto owner, had this to say about the 2023 track day schedule, “We are humbled to be able to offer more to the wider track day community for ’23 and excited for the growth we’ve had. We are really looking forward to ’24 and what potential there is to help provide riders at all levels when it comes to track experiences. We want to grow this sport however we can.”

The Legion Moto track day events will span from Heartland Motorsports Park in the East all the way to Utah Motorsports Campus in the West. Ten motorcycle-only events are on the calendar, including the much anticipated return of the “The Summer Track Day Circus.”

Further information on the schedule and registration for events in 2023 can be found in the links below.

While proud of the full Legion Moto track day schedule we are also excited to announce the launch of a 2024 superbike series. The new regional superbike series will be in the midwestern United States. With the relative success of the track day project the last three years, Matt Cooper’s vision of starting a timed racing superbike series shows promise. Legion Moto operates three co-op privateer-style race teams across the country. The combination of resources and talents between the club-level racers wanting to race and the customers looking for an approachable entry to the track with growth into full racing creates multiple opportunities for the small company to grow.

Eastern Legion of Speed racing team manager Patrick Paschall had this to say on the matter of the proposed superbike series: “The east coast team and I are excited to see if Matt can get the Legion Moto series to take off. There are plenty of single-day series executing on both east and west coast, so the addition of one in the Midwest makes a lot of sense! If Matt couples a practice day with a race day at a place like Heartland, there’s a likelihood of us making the trip west for that race weekend.”

Up to date information on the proposed series can be found at the provided website links and on social media.

Legion Moto is dedicated to helping create a seamless point of entry into the wider motorsport community for all aspiring track motorcycle riders. The small veteran-owned and -operated LLC was founded on the principles of helping teach those interested and eager to learn the fundamentals of taking it from the street to becoming a privateer motorcycle track racer and beyond. The addition of a simple yet robust race day schedule of events will be offered on the corresponding Sunday. The hosting and supporting venues will largely remain the same, and expect full details of the race schedule to come out with the next release.

Website – https://www.legionmototrackdays.com

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/legionmototrackdays

SBS Introduces Environmentally Friendly “Better Brakes”

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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SBS Introduces Environmentally Friendly “Better Brakes”

NEW SBS BETTER BRAKES: NEXT-LEVEL BRAKE PERFORMANCE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

SVENDBORG, DENMARK – SBS Friction A/S, the Danish manufacturer of brake pads for motorcycles, ATVs, SxS, and special applications, announced in 2021 a new strategy that would make the company the first brake pad production center in the industry, to fully embrace a sustainable proof-of-business both in production and in output. One year following, SBS is introducing the first Aftermarket brake pads that have both been refined and optimized for improved brake performance.

The new product series will be named SBS Better Brakes and will be available from January 1st, 2023.

The first products to be transitioned and introduced in the new SBS Better Brakes-series, are the popular SBS HF, SP, HS, and MS ranges. These ranges comprise more than 70% of the brake pads sold by SBS. Thus, the product launch will follow the company’s intention to transition products with high impact in focus. The transition of HF, SP, HS, and MS compounds is expected to be completed by Q3 2023[1].

– We are always striving to create the better choice in brake pads, and we are doing exactly that with the new SBS Better Brakes-series. If we are to succeed, we are required to hit hard and with maximum effect from the beginning. That is why we have chosen to transition our fast-movers first and simply discontinue the old compound formulas. We continuously seek to improve the already well-established expectation of SBS brake product quality and what better way to do so, than with products that improve brake performance on millions of motorcycles and scooters worldwide. That we also benefit the environment, is indeed a positive added value, says CSO, Christel Munk Pedersen.

Because of significant similarities in performance characteristics of the new SP and HS-ranges and with an intention of enabling easier product selection for dealers and endusers, SP is being discontinued and merged into the HS product references. The series merger will happen gradually throughout Q3 2023.

Improved brake performance and stopping power

Riders will get a better and more stable brake performance and stopping power with the new SBS Better Brakes-series. The re-engineered compound formulas enable an improved Coefficient of Friction that provides a more efficient brake grip throughout the braking sequence. This results in a significantly reduced stopping distance, of up to 12%.

The new Better Brakes-series are designed to maintain a static fade level throughout after being heated and with improved heat resilience that enables a consistent braking experience with more sense of control and comfort throughout the ride.

– When developing new compounds, especially as complex as these new SBS Better Brakes compounds where we remove key friction materials, including copper, nickel, and antimony, thorough testing and engineering are required to be able to maintain and, in most cases, also improve brake performance. We have managed to make this possible and in compliance with OEM development procedures, says SBS Head of R&D, Esben Juul Sørensen.

The SBS Better Brakes-series is designed without Copper, Nickel (sintered compounds) and Antimony (ceramic compounds), which and replaced with an iron-based formula, which gives an improved Coefficient of Friction while also being a more environmentally friendly resource.

All products in the SBS Better Brakes-series are furthermore enforced with NUCAP NRS, the advanced mechanical friction material bonding technology.

Updated packaging

Customers can differentiate the new from the old by looking for the Better Brakes icon that will be located below the product reference codes. Customers will also be able to refer to the same product reference codes as transition will happen continuously and encompass complete product ranges.

About SBS Friction A/S

SBS Friction is the preferred OE and aftermarket supplier of brake pads and friction solutions for motorcycles, scooters, ATV/UTVs, special cars and industrial applications, including wind turbines. Our product portfolio also includes brake discs, clutch kits, brake shoes, brake shims and more. SBS Friction has as an industry-first, received full approval according to the ECE R90 regulation, providing riders the most reliable quality in terms of design, manufacturing, and performance. Furthermore, SBS brake pads are reinforced with NUCAP NRS technology, which secures a mechanical and indestructible bonding of the compound. SBS Friction is your reliable brake part supplier when you seek braking excellence. Go Ahead – we have the power to stop you! Visit https://www.sbsbrakes.com/

WorldSBK: Gerloff’s First Test On New BMW M 1000 RR (Video)

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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WorldSBK: Gerloff’s First Test On New BMW M 1000 RR (Video)

My first test with my new team. It wasn’t an ideal test with the weather, but I’m very excited to work with the BMW crew next year! As for the new bike? Well, we’re going to need to some more laps with better conditions before I can spill all of the news. 😉 What I CAN say is: 2023 is looking to be full of surprises…

Superbike-Coach Corp. Releases Its 2023 School Schedule

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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Superbike-Coach Corp. Releases Its 2023 School Schedule

Superbike-Coach Announces Its 2023 Schedule

Sacramento, CA – January 2023

Superbike-Coach Corp announced its 2023 class schedule today. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their street- and track day rider students.

Superbike-Coach Corp provides sport photography by Dean Lonskey free of charge at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders.

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees
Rider Passenger Class – For all street riders and passengers on a small race track, no track fees
Body Positioning Class – For all Sportbike street riders, track riders and racers, no track fees
Track Academy – For track riders and racers of mid levels and up, no extra track fees
Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories
Wheelie Course – For all street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Knee Down – For all sport street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day
Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages
Basic Rider 1on1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test
Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

The 2023 season class event schedule is as follows:

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/14/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/15/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 01/22/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 02/04/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/05/2023

Track Academy, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 02/26/2023

Track Rookie Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/05/2023

Body Positioning Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 03/26/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Foothills, at Placerville, CA on 04/02/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 04/03/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/23/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/29/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 04/30/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 05/14/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 05/19/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 05/21/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/03/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/04/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 06/11/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/16/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 06/17/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 06/25/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Castro Valley, at Pleasanton on 07/09/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/15/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/16/2023

Rider Passenger Class, at Little 99 Raceway on 07/23/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 07/29/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 07/30/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 08/05/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 08/06/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 08/13/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/19/2023

Track Drill 1on3, Thunderhill East Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/20/2023

Track Day, Thunderhill West Raceway, at Thunderhill Raceway on 08/27/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/10/2023

Suspension Workshop & Track Time, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/17/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 09/24/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/08/2023

Knee Down, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/21/2023

Wheelie Course, at Little 99 Raceway on 10/22/2023

Cornering School – Day 2, at Little 99 Raceway on 11/05/2023

Cornering School – Day 1, at Little 99 Raceway on 11/19/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 11/25/2023

Track Drill 1on4, Buttonwillow Raceway, at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 11/26/2023

Cornering School – Day 3, at Little 99 Raceway on 12/03/2023

Track Academy, at Little 99 Raceway on 12/10/2023

Road Skill 1on3, Foothills, at Placerville, CA on 12/17/2023

For more information, please visit www.superbike-coach.com or contact them via email at [email protected]

R.I.P. Suspension Tuner Stig Pettersson (Updated)

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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R.I.P. Suspension Tuner Stig Pettersson (Updated)

In Memory of Stig Pettersson

December 21st 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of our former colleague, Stig Pettersson. Stig was a valued member of the Öhlins family for almost 40 years, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and associates within the motorsport community.

A respected figure in motocross, off-road, and road racing, Stig was instrumental in forming the racing heritage that defines Öhlins to this day. After setting his personal racing ambitions aside in the late 1970s, Stig decided to pursue a career on the technical side of racing. He started off as the mechanic for World Motocross Champion Brad Lackey before joining Öhlins in 1983, when he was hired to be the suspension technician for Yamaha’s Motocross and Road Racing teams.

Over the following decades, Stig remained under contract with Öhlins USA, fine-tuning the suspension of some of the world’s top racing teams, including Fast by Ferrachi, Team Muzzy, Erion Racing, Ducati Austin, Vance & Hines, Yoshimura Suzuki, M4 Racing, Team Michael Jordan, and Team Corona. In 1990, using the knowledge and experience he gained from the racing circuits, Stig opened his own Öhlins dealership and service center, Pettersson Pro Suspension, in Anaheim, California.

In 2010, Stig accepted a full-time position at Öhlins USA and relocated to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where he stayed until his retirement in 2020. In addition to working with their team of motocross and off-road technicians, Stig lent his expertise to support with training programs and the development of new suspension components.

When remembering Stig, Kenth Öhlin said: “Stig was a beloved colleague who will be remembered for his technical gifts and contributions to the long legacy of racing at Öhlins. He devoted his career to helping all racers and riders, from everyday motorcyclists to World Superbike Champions, get the most out of their Öhlins suspension.”

At this time, our thoughts go out to Stig’s loved ones and everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.

More, from Stig Pettersson’s official obituary:

Stig Pettersson 4/22/43-12/18/22

Stig “Stiggy” Goran Pettersson died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 18th, 2022 in Woodruff, South Carolina. He was 79 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah, his children Yvette Frost, Richard Jeffrey, Scott Pettersson, and his wife Stacey, and his son-in-law Lars Sjolander, his siblings Rolf Pettersson, Olle Pettersson, Ake Pettersson and Inga Schmidt as well as nine beloved grandchildren, cherished nieces and nephews and many life-long friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Elsa Pettersson, his sister May Nilsson, and his daughter Malin Sjolander.

He was born in Strangnas, Sweden on April 22nd, 1943 to Gustav Pettersson and Elsa Selin Pettersson. In 1986, Stig moved to the United States as a permanent resident, settling in California. He married Deborah in 1988 and they settled in Orange County, CA. The couple enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling the beautiful USA and the world together.

He was a respected figure in the motocross, off-road, and road racing community. He started his career as a mechanic for World Motocross Champion Brad Lackey, he was then hired as the Öhlins suspension technician for Yamaha’s Motocross and Road Racing teams. He went on to fine-tune the suspension for some of the world’s top racing teams and in 1990 he and Deborah opened Pettersson Pro Suspension (PPS) in Anaheim, CA. In 2010 they-closed up shop and moved to North Carolina where Stig continued his career at Öhlins until retiring in 2020. They just recently relocated to South Carolina.

Stiggy will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind, honest, gentle and humble person and he will be missed by many people around the world.

A celebration of life is scheduled for his family, friends and colleagues on Saturday, January 21st, at 12:00pm and will be held at Öhlins USA, 703 S. Grove Street Hendersonville, NC 28792. Another celebration of life will be held in California on Saturday, February 4th at 12:00pm at Marina Pacifica Clubhouse, 6201 E. 2nd Street Long Beach, CA 90803. The family invites you to attend the celebrations of Stig’s extraordinary life.

The family would like to thank everyone for the condolences and kind words they’ve received. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to help with Stig’s medical costs and end of life expenses via PayPal @deborahpettersson or to a charity of your choice in Stig’s name.

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

David Swarts

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January 2, 2023

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

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during January 2023.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for January 2023 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you should find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

1/6-7 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Eaton, CO

1/7-9 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/8 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

1/8-9 American Supercamp (Dirt Track School), Eaton, CO

1/13-15 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Anderson Racepark, Palmetto, FL (Three-Day Camp)

1/14 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Off-Road Challenge Course)

1/14-15 SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/14-15 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

1/16 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

1/17-18 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (POST Motorcycle Officer Update Course)

1/18-19 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/19-20 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/20 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

1/20-21 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

1/21-22 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days & School, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

1/21-23 Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/21-22 N2 Track Days, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/22 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Learn To Ride Off-Road)

1/22 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), Little 99 Raceway, Stockton, CA

1/22 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park (CW), Litchfield Park, AZ

1/26 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Private Training Day)

1/27-28 Yamaha Champions Riding School, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

1/28 2WTD Mini Racing (Minis), Apex Racing Center, Perris, CA

1/28-29 Rich Oliver’s Mystery School (Dirt Track School), Prather, CA (Kids Ride & Wrench Weekend Camp)

1/28-29 Track Day Winner Track Days, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

1/29 Florida Track Dayz, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/29 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

1/29 SoCal Supermoto School, Adams Motorsport Park, Riverside, CA

More Job Opportunities With Buell Motorcycle In Michigan

David Swarts

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January 1, 2023

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More Job Opportunities With Buell Motorcycle In Michigan

Buell® Announces Upcoming Job Openings for Q1 of 2023 based in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Buell Motorcycle, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles, is looking to add skilled and motivated individuals that have a passion for building exciting new products, contributing to a dynamic work environment, and becoming part of the Buell team.

“We are excited to take another big step forward in the continued growth of Buell. Today that big step forward is growing the Buell team here in West Michigan,” said Steve Laham, Chief Products, Development & Strategist Buell Motorcycle Co. “The Buell team’s expansion is in a multitude of areas of growth and will allow us to continue providing high performance motorcycles in the marketplace.”

Over the next three months, Buell will be hiring full and part-time employees across multiple areas within the company including:

Engineering

Manufacturing Operations

Digital Marketing Specalist

Production Staff

Painting Professionals

Prior skills and experience are a plus, but not a must with the right enthusiasm, self-motivation and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic work environment, and becoming part of the Buell team.

“We’ve built out an excellent senior leadership team with deep experience across the motorsports and transportation industries that all have a passion for two-wheeled products.” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycle Co. “We are looking towards the future of the company and will continue to grow our team here in Grand Rapids to keep up with demand and develop some new exciting products.”

With formal job postings expected in Q1 of 2023, interested parties can submit their resume and position of interest to [email protected].

Buell is back and delivering performance and excitement at every turn. For future Buell updates, follow our news page on our website and our social media pages.

American Flat Track: 2022 Laconia Short Track Through The Lens Of John Owens

David Swarts

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January 1, 2023

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American Flat Track: 2022 Laconia Short Track Through The Lens Of John Owens

Longtime road racing photographer John Owens hadn’t been to a professional dirt track race in a long time, so he decided to attend the American Flat Track (AFT) Laconia Short Track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2022. Here are some photos he shot.

Robert Pearson rode a Rackley Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 in the Laconia Short Track and finished 12th in AFT SuperTwins. Photo by John Owens. — Robert Pearson rode a Rackley Racing Harley-Davidson XR750 in the Laconia Short Track and finished 12th in the AFT SuperTwins main event. Photo by John Owens.

The factory Progressive Insurance Indian FTR750s of defending AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees in the pits. Photo by John Owens. — The Progressive Insurance Indian FTR750s of defending AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees in the pits. Photo by John Owens.

Former factory road race technician Dave "Woo" Pressler now works for the Estenson Racing Yamaha team alongside another former factory road race wrenches Joey Lombardo and Davey Jones. Photo by John Owens. — Former factory road race technician Dave “Woo” Presler now works for the Estenson Racing Yamaha team alongside former factory road race wrenches Joey Lombardo and Davey Jones and former factory road racer Tommy Hayden, who is the Team Manager of Estenson Racing. Photo by John Owens.

Jarod Vanderkooi (20) and Davis Fisher (67) are both seen riding Indian FTR750s on the rough surface at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Photo by John Owens.

Shayna Texter-Bauman (52) at speed on her factory Indian FTR750. She is married to her teammate Briar Bauman and sister to 2021 AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter. Photo by John Owens. — Shayna Texter-Bauman (52) at speed on her factory Indian FTR750. She is married to her teammate Briar Bauman and is the sister of 2021 AFT Production Twins Champion Cory Texter. Photo by John Owens.

Johnny Lewis (10) at speed on his Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield AFT Production Twins racebike. Photo by John Owens.

Kody Kopp (12), the son of 2000 AMA Grand National Champion Joe Kopp, won the AFT Singles race at Laconia and the 2022 AFT Singles Championship on his Red Bull KTM 450 SX-FFE. Photo by John Owens.

The next three photos allow some observations to be made on the sizes and seating positions of different motorcycles in AFT. This is Jared Mees (1) on his Indian FTR750. Photo by John Owens.

JD Beach (95), the winner of the AFT SuperTwins race at Laconia, on his Yamaha MT-07-based machine. Photo by John Owens.

Jaycee Jones (33) on her Royal Enfield INT650 flat track bike, which is very closely based on the streetbike. Jones won the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) race at Laconia and the 2022 Championship. Photo by John Owens.

The Roadracing World Action Fund provides inflatable barriers to AFT to help prevent injuries to its riders. The barriers are so effective that top riders have crashed into the barriers at over 100 mph and been able to make restarts on the same motorcycle they crashed. Photo by John Owens. — The Roadracing World Action Fund provides inflatable barriers to AFT to help prevent injuries to its riders. The barriers are so effective that top riders have crashed into the barriers at nearly 100 mph and been able to make restarts on the same motorcycle they crashed. Photo by John Owens.

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