MotoAmerica: Provisional 2023 Schedule Released

David Swarts

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November 3, 2022

MotoAmerica: Provisional 2023 Schedule Released

More Races, More Action In Store For MotoAmerica Championship In 2023

20 Medallia Superbike Races On Tap, A Return To Daytona, A MotoAmerica Standalone Event At Circuit Of The Americas, Two Supersport Races Get Pit Stops, And Mission King Of The Baggers Series Grows To 14 Races For 2023

IRVINE, CA (November 3, 2022) – Hot on the heels of a thrilling 2022 season that saw three of its championships decided at the final round – with two of those won on tiebreakers – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier road racing series, has announced its tentative 2023 schedule, highlighted by 20 Medallia Superbike races slated across nine rounds. In total, MotoAmerica will host a record 100 races spread amongst eight classes over the course of the 2023 season.

The Supersport class gets an exciting twist, with two of its rounds (Barber Motorsports Park and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca) featuring a single points-paying race with an extended distance that will require a pit stop for tire changes and fuel.

Additionally, the Medallia Superbike class will compete three times over the weekend at both Laguna Seca and Pittsburgh International Race Complex, with one Saturday and two Sunday races.

“The 2022 season for MotoAmerica saw some excellent racing across all classes and we couldn’t be more excited for what 2023 has in store,” said MotoAmerica COO Chuck Aksland. “The new schedule has taken into consideration costs, geography, and logistics, as well as feedback from fans and teams. As our events grow, it’s also important we expand to larger facilities, and we are extremely pleased to announce a standalone round at the Circuit of The Americas. And, along with increasing the length of two Supersport races to necessitate pit stops, great things are in the pipeline for 2023, and Daytona can’t get here soon enough.”

The MotoAmerica season kicks off as it did in 2022 with the Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway. The iconic race will again feature AMA/FIM North America Supersport-class machines with riders from around the world taking part in the race’s 81st running. In addition to the 200, there will be two races for the three other classes set to run on the high banks: REV’IT! Twins Cup, Mission King Of The Baggers, and Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan National Championship.

A few weeks after Daytona, MotoAmerica will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, for the opening round of the Medallia Superbike Championship, April 21-23. The weekend will also feature Mission King Of The Baggers, as well as Supersport, Yuasa Stock 1000 and SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup classes.

For five of the past six years, Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, has been the site of the MotoAmerica season finale, but that changes for 2023 as Barber moves to May 19-21 for the second round of the Medallia Superbike championship. Barber will also see the introduction of the extended-length, double-points-paying Supersport class race, which will bring pit stop strategy and teamwork into play.

From Barber, the championship moves to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on its traditional date of the first weekend in June. Road America will feature the Medallia Superbike class, Mission King Of The Baggers, Supersport and SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup, and will be the opening round of the Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” series.

Following the June 2-4 race weekend in Wisconsin, the series heads west for two rounds of racing, first at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington, June 23-25, followed by WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, July 7-9. The Ridge weekend will showcase Medallia Superbike, Supersport, REV’IT! Twins Cup, Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan National Championship, and the Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” series.

Laguna Seca will play host to three Medallia Superbike races as well as REV’IT! Twins Cup, Mission King Of The Baggers, Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan National Championship and the second and final extended distance Supersport race.

From Laguna Seca, the series ventures to Brainerd, Minnesota, and Brainerd International Raceway, July 28-30, for round six of the Medallia Superbike Championship, along with Supersport, Mission King Of The Baggers, Yuasa Stock 1000, SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup, and the Royal Enfield’s “Build. Train. Race.” series.

Pittsburgh International Race Complex will host MotoAmerica August 18-20, led by three Medallia Superbike races. Additionally, Supersport, REV’IT! Twins Cup, SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup, and Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” will round out the race weekend.

For the first time in its history, MotoAmerica will showcase a standalone event in the Lone Star State with a standalone event at Circuit of The Americas, September 8-10. The historic event will feature round seven of Medallia Superbike as well as Mission King Of The Baggers, Supersport, and the final rounds of the Yuasa Stock 1000 Championship and Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan National Championship.

And finally, New Jersey Motorsports Park will play host to the final round of the 2023 MotoAmerica Championship, September 22-24, with Medallia Superbike, Supersport, REV’IT! Twins Cup, SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup and Mission King Of The Baggers all seeing their championships come to a conclusion in South Jersey.

Provisional 2023 MotoAmerica Calendar

March 9-11 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL

April 21-23 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, GA

May 19-21 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL

June 2-4 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

June 23-25 Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, WA

July 7-9 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, CA

July 28-30 Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, MN

Aug. 18-20 Pittsburgh International Race Complex Wampum, PA

Sept. 8-10 Circuit of The Americas Austin, TX

Sept. 22-24 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner. For more information, please visit www.MotoAmerica.com and follow MotoAmerica on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

FIM MiniGP: Vuono Wins Super Final, Americans Davis And Gouker 8th And 12th (Updated)

John Ulrich

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November 3, 2022

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FIM MiniGP: Vuono Wins Super Final, Americans Davis And Gouker 8th And 12th (Updated)

By Michael Gougis

Italian Gabriel Vuono won the Super Final race of the FIM MiniGP World Series shootout at the kart track at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain.

Start of the final race of the FIM MiniGP World Series at Valencia, with winner Gabriel Vuono (27) battling with Fynn Kratochwill (15) and Seiryu Ikegami (31) for the lead into Turn One. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Part of the festivities surrounding the season-ending MotoGP weekend, the shootout on 160cc Ohvale GP-0 mini racebikes pitted competitors from across Europe, North America, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia.

And it was a big deal. MotoGP riders Pol Espargaro, Alex Rins and Joan Mir were in attendance, as was former 125cc and 250cc GP World Champion Loris Capirossi and FIM President Jorge Viegas. Giorgio Barbieri, Racing Manager for Pirelli, who is seen on the grid at car Formula One events, was on hand. It may have been the most racing elite-studded mini bike race in history.

The format for the final day of racing was two qualifying races, two preliminary races and the Super Final. American Ryder Davis, 13, recovered from a crash in Race One to finish eighth in the Super Final race. American Nathan Gouker, 11, finished 12th in the Super Final after battling his way through the field.

Ryder Davis scrambles for his motorcycle and to avoid oncoming riders after crashing in Race One at the FIM MiniGP World Series race. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Nathan Gouker (37) rides past as Ryder Davis attempts to restart his machine after crashing in Race One. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Nathan Gouker (37) finished 12th in the FIM MiniGP World Series final race. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Ryder Davis (38) finished 8th in the FIM MiniGP World Series final race. Photo by Michael Gougis.

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KTM Announces 2023 690 SMC R And 690 ENDURO R Models

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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KTM Announces 2023 690 SMC R And 690 ENDURO R Models

2023 KTM LC4 RANGE – OWNING EVERY AVENUE

MURRIETA, Calif. – The KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R have been the class-toppers in their respective disciplines for over a decade. For 2023, that trend continues in typical KTM fashion, fueled by a true READY TO RACE package and KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce details on the dynamic duo.

KTM's 690 SMC R streetbike at rest. Photo courtesy KTM. — KTM’s 2023-model 690 SMC R streetbike at rest. Photo courtesy KTM.

At the heart of both the KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R, lies the most powerful production single-cylinder engine available. With over 30 years of consistent development, the KTM LC4 has steadily morphed from a 553 cc race-spec engine in 1987 to the fully-fledged 693 cc machine it is today.

Not only has the LC4 stood the test of time, but it essentially created a segment unto itself. This has proven to be the ideal baseline for the KTM 690 range, paving the way for two of the most dominant motorcycles to leave the Mattighofen factory.

KTM's 2023-model 690 ENDURO R streetbike at speed. Photo courtesy KTM. — KTM’s 2023-model 690 ENDURO R streetbike at speed. Photo courtesy KTM.

Having been the go-to dual-sport machine for many years, the KTM 690 ENDURO R receives updated aesthetics for 2023, taking its styling cues from the competition-Enduro range. Now an even more astute enduro weapon, the KTM 690 ENDURO R offers no compromises when tackling hard enduro-type terrain and easy fast-flowing trails.

Not to be outdone, the utterly ballistic KTM 690 SMC R brings an all-new blue and orange adornment to the fray, boosting its overall racing appeal. Built to be thrashed around twisty mountain roads and tear around racetracks by adrenaline-hunting canyon carvers and rear-wheel sliders, the KTM 690 SMC R has been the undisputed supermoto king for nearly as long as the wheelies it pulls off.

KTM's 2023-model 690 ENDURO R streetbike at rest. Photo courtesy KTM. — KTM’s 2023-model 690 ENDURO R streetbike at rest. Photo courtesy KTM.

Both LC4 machines benefit from Cornering ABS, which allows riders to use full braking power even at big lean angles, traction control, and two ride modes. An optional Offroad ABS (just add a dongle) on the KTM 690 ENDURO R reduces ABS intervention on the front wheel and completely disables ABS on the rear, allowing riders to lock up the rear when they need to slide the rear into a tight turn or drag the brake down a technical descent. Supermoto ABS mirrors this feature on the KTM 690 SMC R, which quite literally pulls out all the stops. When activated, ABS is also reduced on the front wheel and completely disabled on the rear, allowing for big drifts into corners and tire-smoking powerslides out of the apex.

In READY TO RACE form, the added availability of dedicated KTM PowerWear and KTM PowerParts have been designed to allow for the highest levels of performance, protection and mobility to get the most out of your LC4 machines.

The latest generation of KTM 690 ENDURO R and KTM 690 SMC R models will be available at authorized KTM dealers from November onward. For more information on KTM’s full model range, visit www.ktm.com.

MotoGP: Team Suzuki ECSTAR Pushing For Success In Final Grand Prix

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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MotoGP: Team Suzuki ECSTAR Pushing For Success In Final Grand Prix

SUZUKI PREPARES TO SAY SAYONARA AT THE SEASON FINALE

As the 2022 MotoGP World Championship season draws to a close, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s staff and riders are preparing to shut up shop following the decision taken earlier this year to end Suzuki’s racing project.

This finale will be an emotional and unusual one for the entire squad, but the aim is to end on a high as sunny Spain awaits. As has become tradition over the years, the MotoGP season closer will take place at Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia.

Alex Rins has plenty of fond memories to draw on, often finishing on the podium at the Spanish circuit throughout his various appearances in all classes, most recently in 2020. Rins has also been boosted by his recent victory in Australia, and the fifth place last time out in Malaysia, so he’ll be aiming to hot step it to the rostrum in Sunday’s last dance.

Joan Mir won what was dubbed the ‘European GP’ held in Valencia in 2020, and the following week he took his first MotoGP crown at the same circuit. He has also achieved podiums in his Moto3 career here and last year finished fourth. With his injured ankle now feeling stronger, Mir hopes to bring back some of the superb memories he experienced here two years ago and to celebrate one last time with his squad.

Valencia has a capacity of 150,000 and its seating is laid out in stadium style, making for great views for all the fans. An exciting track located close to a beautiful city with plenty to offer makes this final stop on the calendar one of the most popular of the year.

Alex Rins:

“It’s going to be a strange and sad weekend, but I’m determined to have a good one. My team have given me everything over the years, and I’ll give my all to pay them back with a good result one last time. Our team attitude has always been to try and stay happy, so let’s enter Valencia with good vibes and try to enjoy every moment.”

Joan Mir:

“I want to put everything together for this final round, for me and for my squad. I can be fast here, and my bike can be too, but we just need a little bit of luck on our side to tie it all together. I’ve had a few issues lately such as my arm pump in Malaysia, and the pressure gauge problem in Australia, and all I want now is to have a trouble-free weekend so I can bring this chapter to a close with my fantastic team and enjoy the final race.”

Livio Suppo – Team Manager:

“We’re facing the last dance here in Spain this weekend, and for sure it will be an unusual weekend for us all. But since this announcement was made by Japan we’ve been keen to keep our heads up, and I believe the entire team have been extremely professional all season long; I’m proud of this. Let’s push to celebrate some final success all together.”

No MotoAmerica Banquet, So Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara Held His Own

John Ulrich

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November 2, 2022

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No MotoAmerica Banquet, So Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara Held His Own

By John Ulrich

MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Champion Tyler O’Hara and his wife Lindsay held their own championship banquet last Sunday night (Halloween eve), since the series didn’t have one.

The event was held in their hometown of Petaluma, California at Olympia’s Valley Estate, a popular event center and destination run by the O’Hara family.

Tyler and Lindsay O’Hara reigned as King and Queen of Tyler’s Championship celebration, held on Halloween eve. Photo by John Ulrich.

Sponsors, crew members and friends were invited, and guests of honor included series and O’Hara sponsor Juan Gonzalez, owner of Mission Foods, and Jeff Bailey, Chief of Engineering for S&S Cycle, the Wisconsin-based winning team behind O’Hara and his teammate Jeremy McWilliams.

Mission Food's Juan Gonzalez (left) and S&S Cycle's Jeff Bailey were guests of honor. Photo by John Ulrich. — Mission Foods’ Juan Gonzalez (left) and S&S Cycle’s Jeff Bailey were guests of honor. Photo by John Ulrich.

“They don’t hand out Championships. You’ve got to earn ‘em,” O’Hara said. “It’s been a long road and I’ve been racing professionally since 2005 and there’s been an awards banquet every single year that I’ve raced. Last year, I finished in second place and they (MotoAmerica) had an awards banquet at Barber Motorsports Park. Everybody got invited. I finished second, and I never got invited. This year they didn’t have an awards banquet. So I took advantage of the situation and controlled what I could control. For me, continuing and building my relationships with my sponsors and my team I decided it was important that I hold a Championship party to say thank you.

“I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped me along the way. It’s important. It’s very important, especially for your relationships with your sponsors. We had a nice dinner, had a DJ, a video presentation, and made it a party.”

Overview of the dining room at Olivia's Valley Estate in Petaluma, California, where Tyler O'Hara's title celebration was held. Photo by John — Overview of the dining room at Olympia’s Valley Estate in Petaluma, California, where Tyler O’Hara’s title celebration was held. Photo by John Ulrich.

Trophy display at Tyler O'Hara's championship celebration. Photo by John Ulrich. — Trophy display at Tyler O’Hara’s championship celebration. Photo by John Ulrich.

Selfie station at Tyler O'Hara's championship dinner. Photo by John Ulrich. — Selfie station at Tyler O’Hara’s championship dinner. Photo by John Ulrich.

Guest list with table assignments for Tyler O'Hara's title event. — Guest list with table assignments for Tyler O’Hara’s title event.

Tyler O'Hara's Indian streetbike and a pair of electric Indian minibikes for his kids, parked in front of the event venue. — Tyler O’Hara’s Indian streetbike and a pair of electric Indian minibikes for his kids, parked in front of the event venue.

Watch Mush Emmons’ highlight video of testimonials to Tyler O’Hara here: https://vimeo.com/765485356

Read about Indian’s involvement in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers in this interview with Indian Motorcycle Vice President of Racing, Technology, and Service Gary Gray, which appeared in the July 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

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Find more about Olympia’s Valley Estate Organic Farmstead & Event Venue here: https://olympiasvalley.com/

ASRA/CCS Has New Owners (Updated Again)

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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More, from the latest version of the ASRA/CCS press release announcing its new ownership:

Big things in store for 2023…

Yes, we are racing at Homestead in December…2022. Full details in couple of days.

November 2, 2022

American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) is pleased to announce upcoming changes for the 2023 race season.

Under new ownership and management of Alex Spellman and Mark Lienhard, ASRA/CCS will transition to an exclusively digital race registration and mobile check system, the first of several upgrades to provide an enhanced racer experience.

Alex Spellman – “As we move forward into the future, I am encouraged to begin this chapter. I love a challenge. This is a monumental task at hand, but there is no one I would trust more in the same foxhole than Mark. We will take this kicking and screaming into the future.”

Mark Lienhard – “My experience with multiple businesses over the last 30 years will bring new and creative processes to CCS/ASRA. Holding a partnership in Evolve GT and MotoGladiator gives me great insight into many of the mechanics of helping bring this new partnership with Alex to the top. With the help of all the current racers’ input, we can make racing awesome once again!”

To streamline the experience, CCS racers will have access to a new account registration portal, available through the redesigned CCS website, which will also provide social media support. Participants will be able to get results and other key information during race weekends quickly, often in real time.

In addition to some dynamic new classes which will reflect current FIM class structures, CCS will also introduce a new contingency reporting program and a series of cash contingency-paying races to be run at every CCS race weekend.

As the current leader in Sportsman-level motorcycle racing, CCS is dedicated to implementing enhancements that leverage technology and incorporate feedback from racers and ensure the highest quality and safest measures available while maintaining the level of competition and structure that CCS racers have come to expect.

ASRA/CCS would like to take this opportunity to thank Kevin Elliott for his many years of service and commitment to the advancement and promotion of the road racing community.

Upcoming releases will provide more information about additional enhancements for the 2023 CCS race season. Please note our new central email address and phone number and direct questions to [email protected] or 725-755-7550. As always, thank you for your support.

A FAQ page will be added to the website soon. We are working on a survey form to send to everyone to get your input on changes, ideas and what you would like to see most. The survey will probably be lengthy, but hopefully it will bring some great ideas and what we need to do as a collective to make it the best racing available in America. Help us help you!

Release dates

– schedule for 2023 November 15 or sooner

– 2023 license purchase November 15

– Android and IOS app March 1

Many other new changes coming for 2023. Stay tuned.

Please note the new contact info.

Email [email protected]

Phone 725-755-7550 M-F 9-5

Please direct all questions and concerns here.

MotoGP: Bagnaia Says He’s “Calm And Serene” Heading Into Finale

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Says He’s “Calm And Serene” Heading Into Finale

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Valencia for the 2022 riders’ title decider

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Valencia for the last and highly anticipated round of the 2022 MotoGP season, the Valencia GP, which will be held at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste on Sunday, 6th November. The 20th round of the year will decide the fate of the Riders’ World Championship, which, after the Malaysian GP, sees Francesco Bagnaia leading the standings with a 23-point lead over Fabio Quartararo.

Therefore, it will be a crucial appointment for the Italian rider, who last year won the GP on this track, also setting the new fastest lap in the race, ahead of Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) second and Jack Miller third. It was also the first all-Ducati podium in MotoGP history.

The Valencia GP will also be full of emotions for Miller, who will run his last race wearing the Ducati Lenovo Team colours and will bid farewell to the Borgo Panigale manufacturer after five years riding the Desmosedici GP. In Valencia, Jack will also have one last chance to try to close in third place in the Championship, which currently sees him fifth, 23 points behind third-placed Aleix Espargaro.

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 1st (258 points)

“A really important weekend for us is about to begin, but I arrive in Valencia calm and serene. The Circuit Ricardo Tormo is a track where we were fast last year, and on paper, it suits the characteristics of our bike. We are in a more favourable situation than Malaysia, but we must stay focused until the end and think about working well from the first session to give our best in the race, as always. There will be a lot of Ducati fans here, as well as my family, my friends and my fan club, so I hope to give them all some great emotions on Sunday.”

Jack Miller (#43 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 5th (189 points)

“I am happy to be back racing in Valencia, a track I really like and where I have been competitive in recent years. It will be a special weekend for the team, with Pecco fighting for the title, but it will also be my last race with the Ducati Lenovo Team and riding a Desmosedici GP. I hope to bid farewell to Ducati by getting one last important result. Mathematically I also still have a chance to finish third in the Championship. It is not easy, but until the end, we will work to try to reach this important goal together.”

100th Loudon Classic: $200,000 Purse With $40,000 For Winner

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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100th Loudon Classic: $200,000 Purse With $40,000 For Winner

$200,000 Purse Offered for the 100th running of the Loudon Classic

North East Motorcycle Road Racing (NEMRR) and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway are excited to announce the purse for the 100th running of the Loudon Classic, the longest running motorcycle road race in the USA. This landmark event will offer an unprecedented $200,000 purse and will serve as the culmination of the 2023 Laconia motorcycle week, which gathers nearly 300,000 people from across the nation each year. This historic event will run from June 16-18, 2023.

NEMRR series director Noelle Doucette noted, “We knew it was essential to attract the absolute best riding talent in the country. We want the 100th running of the Loudon Classic to be a truly special contest that honors the history and prestige of this event. With the largest purse offered of any motorcycle road race in the USA, we’ve already got many of the very best riders and teams planning to attend.”

The Loudon Classic will consist of three days of racing with NEMRR races on Friday and Sunday with the four professional classes running on Saturday the 17th. The Loudon Classic will run under NEMRR Middleweight GP rules and will also allow all machines legal for the MotoAmerica Supersport class. The formal structure and purse for the three support classes will be announced before January 1, 2023. Spectators can expect an immersive experience reminiscent of years past, as well as the potential return of Loudon Classic features like spectator camping and an expansive vendor/motorcycle demo experience area.

The $200,000 purse will pay out 30 places, and we believe the $40,000 winners take is the largest prize ever offered for a road race in the USA. Complete rules and participant information packages will be available in December. Interested racers and teams can visit the NEMRR website at www.nemrr.com or contact the series at [email protected].

2023 Loudon Classic Purse:

1st $40,000

2nd $25,000

3rd $20,000

4th $15,000

5th $12,500

6th $10,500

7th $9,500

8th $8,500

9th $7,500

10th $6,500

11th $5,200

12th $4,500

13th $4,000

14th $3,500

15th $3,000

16th $2,900

17th $2,600

18th $2,300

19th $2,000

20th $1,800

21st $1,600

22nd $1,500

23rd $1,500

24th $1,500

25th $1,250

26th $1,250

27th $1,250

28th $1,250

29th $950

30th $950

British Superbike: Glenn Irwin Returns To PBM Ducati

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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British Superbike: Glenn Irwin Returns To PBM Ducati

Glenn Irwin Completes PBM Ducati Line Up For 2023

Following last week’s announcement that Tommy Bridewell will contest the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship for PBM Ducati, the team is delighted to confirm that Glenn Irwin will join him in Paul Bird’s two-rider squad.

32-year-old Irwin, from Carrickfergus in County Antrim, returns for a second stint with the Lake District-based team having raced for them from 2016 to 2018, winning two races in that time and finishing third overall in the 2018 standings.

Irwin, who won five races this season and finished runner-up in BSB 2022, will contest the 2023 series on a factory-supported Ducati Panigale V4 R for the eight-times British Superbike champions.

The Ulsterman has also won on a PBM Ducati at the International North West 200 and Macau Grand Prix where he is hoping to return next season.

Glenn raced in the National Superstock 600 and British Supersport Championship, where he was a Supersport Cup champion, prior to his move into British Superbikes where he now has 178 career starts with a total of nine victories and 23 additional podiums.

As well as his two Macau Grand Prix wins, Glenn has a double Ulster Grand Prix podium to his credit and an incredible six successive North West 200 Superbike race wins. He became the fastest newcomer at the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races with a lap speed of 129.849mph but the PBM team have no plans to contest the 2023 event.

Glenn Irwin: “Re-joining PBM after four years apart is something I’m relishing as I feel I’ve improved as a rider and as a person during that time. The experience away has taught me a lot and to be coming back to the most successful team in the paddock is a fantastic opportunity. I’m in a stronger position now and we both know how each other works so the timing is perfect. I want to win, and Birdy wants to win and with Tommy as a very strong teammate, it will drive us all on. I’ve proved I can challenge for the title this year, so the plan is to go one better next season.”

Paul Bird, Team Owner: “With Glenn joining Tommy, I think we have an unbelievable line up for 2023 with the riders that finished second and third in this year’s championship. It’s great to have Glenn back as we have had a lot of success together in the past and he’s probably left what I would regard as one of the best, if not the best, team in the paddock to come to us. After a disappointing season for PBM, it will be good to be back at the sharp end.”

CVMA: Alexander Wins Stock 1000 Shootout

David Swarts

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November 2, 2022

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CVMA: Alexander Wins Stock 1000 Shootout

CVMA Racing Round 2 2022/2023 Winter Series

Round 2 of the CVMA 2022/2023 Winter Series kicked off October 29-30 under sunny skies, warm weather and a fast Chuckwalla Valley Raceway racetrack. Some of the fastest racers from all over the country came out in force for a very well attended event and some great competition. The racing over the weekend was fantastic with closely matched riders in all classes going for the win!

On Friday, a group of five racers graduated from the New Racer School and received their racing licenses.

During qualifying on Saturday, David Kohlstaedt was the fastest on a Middleweight bike turning a 1:48.644 lap time. Justin Bordonaro turned a 1:52.375 to be fastest on a lightweight bike and Owen Williams was fastest on an Ultra Lightweight with a 1:54.043 lap time. Corey Alexander was fastest of them all qualifying at a 1:44.935 lap time on his Open class bike.

Saturday

Saturday stars included Kohlstaedt and Williams, each winning two races. Mallory Dobbs won the Femwalla race and broke a long-standing lap record with a 1:50.596 lap time.

Sunday

In the premier race of the day, the Stock 1000 Shootout, Alexander got the holeshot and led from start to finish. Jack Bakken was able to slot into second place at the start followed by Bryce “The Prince” Prince and Anthony “Lug Nut” Norton. Prince took second place away from Bakken on the fourth lap. Norton was then able to make a brave pass on the brakes into turn 14 on Bakken to take the final spot on the podium. The final result was Alexander for the win with Prince second and Norton third.

Jon “Crafty” Glaefke got the hole shot in the Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout but was quickly passed by Bordonaro and Cody Wyman on the first lap. Bordonaro led the race with strong pressure from Wyman just behind. Bordonaro set a new lap record on lap four only for Wyman to better it on lap five setting the new record at a 1:50.747 lap time. Unfortunately, Wyman’s bike suffered a mechanical problem on lap seven handing second position to Glaefke. The final result Bordonaro with the win, Glaefke second and Adam Faussett third.

The result for the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout was set right at the start of the race. Williams with the holeshot/win, Kreece Elliott second, and Quinn Swift third.

In the Supersport Middleweight Shootout, Kohlstaedt got the holeshot and the win. At the start, Deion Campbell was able to follow Kohlstaedt and put on some pressure but unfortunately had a spectacular highside crash exiting Turn 10 on the third lap handing the position to Sahar Zvik. Zvik then made a big mistake on lap seven dropping back to fourth place where he finished. The final result, Kohlstaedt took the win, Tyler Olmstead finished second and Brian Berdan took the final place on the podium.

Full race results can be found on MYLAPS: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/2069458

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MotoAmerica: Provisional 2023 Schedule Released

November 3, 2022

Jake Gagne (1) leads Danilo Petrucci (9) early in one of the three starts during MotoAmerica Superbike Race One Saturday at PittRace. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy MotoAmerica. — Jake Gagne (1) leading Danilo Petrucci (9) early in MotoAmerica Superbike Race One at PittRace in 2022. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy MotoAmerica.