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British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park

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British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park

Editorial Note: American Julian Correa, riding his Microlise Cresswell Racing Honda, finished 17th in British Talent Cup Race One Saturday at Donington Park.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR):

Sykes strikes to become ninth different winner with race one victory at Donington Park

Tom Sykes delivered a masterful victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship eBay Sprint Race at Donington Park, becoming the ninth different race winner of the season to take the MCE Ducati team back to the top of the podium.

Sykes was inch-perfect during the 15-lap Sprint Race and silenced his critics by leading from the start to celebrate victory with MCE Ducati who become the seventh different team to win this season.

At the start, Sykes launched off the line from the front row to lead the field into Redgate for the first time. The previous World Champion then controlled the race, and despite the gap narrowing in the closing stages, he secured victory in Bennetts BSB for the first time since 2010.

However, the chasing pack continued to shuffle, and it was Jason O’Halloran on the McAMS Yamaha who gave a gritty performance following his two high-speed crashes last week to return to the podium.

The Australian had fought his way through the field after dropping to sixth on the opening laps, taking on his rivals to carve his way up the order with determined moves to keep his title competitors behind him.

The final podium position went down to the last lap to be decided as championship leader Bradley Ray held the initial advantage. Peter Hickman was in close contention and at Goddards for the final time, the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha made a small mistake, which gave the FHO Racing BMW rider the opportunity he needed.

Hickman’s third place came in his 400th Bennetts BSB race start with Ray taking fourth, to extend his advantage by five points as some of his closest rivals missed out in the opening race.

Glenn Irwin was leading the next group of Title Fighters in fifth place for Honda Racing UK as he moved up the order in the closing stages, keeping Lee Jackson and Kyle Ryde behind him.

The pair had been dueling throughout the race as they bid to bag the points with just five races now remaining.

Tommy Bridewell was eighth on the Oxford Products Racing Ducati as he too had been part of an earlier battle with his closest title challengers. Leon Haslam and Ryan Vickers completed the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park GP, eBay Sprint Race:

  1. Tom Sykes (MCE Ducati)
  2. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +1.476s
  3. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +2.085s
  4. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +2.224s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +3.277s
  6. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +8.052s
  7. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +9.979s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +11.075s
  9. Leon Haslam (VisionTrack Kawasaki) +13.069s
  10. Ryan Vickers (FHO Racing BMW with Attis Sports) +13.453s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 1126
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Products Ducati) 1081
  3. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 1075
  4. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 1073
  5. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 1068
  6. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 1036
  7. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 1031
  8. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 1017

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Tom Sykes

MCE Ducati

eBay Sprint Race winner

“I can’t thank the team enough and this win is for them. I was obviously hoping for more this season, but Donington Park’s more of a Superbike circuit and although I still had a couple of limitations with the bike, I was able to ride round them and put the MCE Ducati where I wanted to.

“I’ve a lot of experience around here and the two qualifying sessions was more beneficial as it enabled us to understand the bike a bit more.

“We made a small change in between Q1 and Q2 and although I had to be conservative in 3-4 corners and lost a bit of time, it was good to be on the front row. I wanted a good, clean start and get away with the leaders and that’s exactly what I did.

“Winning is fantastic because we know the level here and I always have a lot of emotion here. Let’s see what we can do tomorrow.”

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Takes Career-First Pole Position, In Thailand

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MotoGP: Bezzecchi Takes Career-First Pole Position, In Thailand
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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bezzecchi blasts to maiden pole at Buriram, Bagnaia and Quartararo third and fourth

The rookie beats Martin to pole by just 0.021, with Bagnaia and Quartararo next up – and Aleix Espargaro unable to move through from Q1

Saturday, 01 October 2022

The last time two or more MotoGP™ rookies started from pole in a single season was 2006, and Marco Bezzecchi’s stunning new all-time lap record at Buriram ensures 2022 enters the history books as another such year. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider took it by just 0.021 from old Moto3™ sparring partner Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) completing the Ducati front row lockout.

The fight went down to the final few seconds as Martin’s provisional pole was snatched away by Bezzecchi, but the number 89 had one last shot at it. And it was close, but he couldn’t quite snatch it back, leaving it as just 0.021 splitting the two.

Bagnaia was first to put in a serious challenge for pole as he headed out earlier than many for a second run, and the Italian made up a huge chunk of time late in the lap. In the end, however, it gives him third – and he is the top qualifier of the Championship challengers.

It’s close, however, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) next up at the head of the second row, and that second row is completed by Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). The contrasting fortunes were for Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing), with both Aprilias failing to make it out of Q1 at a track the new RS-GP is taking on for the first time. He’ll want to leap forward on Sunday from P13.

Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) splits Quartararo and Bastianini on Row 2, with Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) at the head of Row 3 – but the same place he qualified at Motegi as he blasted away to a dominant win.

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) came through Q1 and was challenging for the front row on his final lap of Q2, but the number 93 then lost over four tenths in the final sector as the final corner proved the lap’s undoing. Still, Marquez will likely prove one to watch on Sunday as the only rider to win at Buriram so far. Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) starts alongside the eight-time World Champion.

Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) completes the top ten ahead of both Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines of Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, with the Austrian factory looking for more in that final push of qualifying – but likely to move forward once the lights go out.

So, we have a first-time pole-sitter with a shot at Rookie of the Year, Bagnaia and Quartararo close on the grid, Bastianini with less and less to lose, and Aleix Espargaro looking for a lot more on Sunday. The battle for Buriram supremacy takes place over what are sure to be 26 thrilling laps from 15:00 (GMT +7), so make sure to tune in!

Marco Bezzecchi: “Honestly, I had only one new tyre for the rear so in the final minutes of the session, I said, ‘Okay, I have to go and I don’t care about any others,’ and tried to push the best that I can. I saw that I was fast but I didn’t expect to make a 29.6. Also, I didn’t know that I was in pole position because I couldn’t check any big screen with the sun. So, unbelievable, it’s a big emotion. I’m very proud to get my first pole position but now the important part is tomorrow, so we have to be focused.”

Home turf history: Chantra becomes first Thai rider to take pole

The home hero will head the grid ahead of Arbolino and Ogura, with Fernandez on the third row

The home crowd expected, and he delivered! Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) will start from pole for his home OR Thailand Grand Prix, achieving the feat for the first time in his career and in doing so becoming the first Thai rider to take pole in Grand Prix history. Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) was the rider denied, by less than a tenth, with Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) completing the front row.

Championship leader Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) starts eighth and has a little work to do on race day, although the number 37 has made short work of a comeback several times already this season.

Two rookies line up on Row 2: Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) takes fourth, with fellow rookie race winner Alonso Lopez (Beta Tools Speed Up) in sixth. The two are split by Celestino Vietti (Mooney VR46 Racing Team). Jake Dixon (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) heads up Row 3 ahead of Fernandez.

One key incident in Q2 saw Albert Arenas (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) and Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) come together. The latter went to the Medical Centre and no fractures were found but he’ll be reviewed before Warm Up. Arenas is left P15 on the grid and Roberts P17.

There’s just two points between Fernandez and Ogura heading into race day in Thailand, but the two have to share the spotlight this weekend as Chantra races on home turf. Can the number 35 complete the fairytale weekend? The lights go out at 13:20 (GMT +7) so tune in to find out!

Somkiat Chantra: “I really didn’t expect it because I did the best lap on the second lap and also in Moto2™, nobody did a lap at the end. When I finished the qualifying session, I said, ‘Oh, I’m still in P1,’ and I was super happy. I’m really happy and I’m so excited!

“In FP1 and FP2 I tried to do long runs, and also select what tyre I will use in the race. Finally, we have super good pace and tomorrow I will try to adjust for the rear tyre. For me, I’m happy to see the fans and the support, and when I see this, I feel like I have more power than before.”

Foggia, Masia, Sasaki: the front row looks to gain on Guevara

Foggia sets a searing new lap record in Thailand, Guevara takes 11th and Garcia 20th 

A new lap record puts Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) on pole for the OR Thailand Grand Prix, with the riders on the chase in the standings coming out on top on Saturday: Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) is second on the grid, 0.292 back, and Ayumu Sasaki (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) third a little further in arrears.

Championship leader Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) will start 11th after making it out of Q1, but the number 28’s deficit to Foggia is nearly a second. Nevertheless, he started ninth in Motegi and won.

Even if he can’t repeat that feat, his lead may still extend – his teammate Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team), the rider second in the standings, is P20 on the grid after failing to make it out of Q1.

Stefano Nepa (Angeluss MTA Team) is fourth on the grid ahead of rookies Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MASI) and Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Ajo) on the second row.

Foggia now holds the all-time, pole lap and best race lap records at Buriram in Moto3™… can he put them to good use on Sunday? The lightweight class go racing at 12:00 (GMT+7!)

Dennis Foggia: “It was an incredible day and incredible qualifying. I’m really happy with the qualifying. The goal for today was to start in front for tomorrow, and ok, the important thing is that we are ready for tomorrow. I think we are ready for the battle.”

Moto2: Chantra Claims Pole Position At Chang International Circuit

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Moto2: Chantra Claims Pole Position At Chang International Circuit
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Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record Again, Takes Pole In Thailand

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Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record Again, Takes Pole In Thailand
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MotoGP: Martin Leads Tight FP3 In Thailand

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MotoGP: Martin Leads Tight FP3 In Thailand
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Moto2: Ogura P1, Beaubier P6 And Top American In FP3 In Thailand

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Moto2: Ogura P1, Beaubier P6 And Top American In FP3 In Thailand
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Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record In FP3 In Thailand

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Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record In FP3 In Thailand
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4SR Posts $8,000 Purse For AHRMA Pro Challenge At Barber Vintage Festival

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4SR Posts $8,000 Purse For AHRMA Pro Challenge At Barber Vintage Festival

The Formula Thunder race during the 2022 Barber Vintage Festival will be more exciting for 8,000 reasons.

(Elora, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is excited to announce the first running of the 4SR Leathers Pro Challenge, on October 8, 2022, at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL, during the 17th Annual Barber Vintage Festival. Sponsored by 4SR Leathers, the race will feature a vast array of today’s most exciting racebikes, and a total cash purse of $8,000!

“4SR Leathers is very excited to bring this special show to the AHRMA race program at the Barber Vintage Festival,” said Jerry Nickell Sr, 4SR USA Owner.

To be eligible for the cash purse, a Formula Thunder racer must meet the following criteria:

Be a licensed AHRMA member/competitor.

Be in compliance with the AHRMA Barber Racer Requirements.
Take part in the Thursday or Friday practice.

Be registered in the AHRMA Formula Thunder race on Saturday.

Be capable of racing at a competitive pace within the AHRMA Formula Thunder race (based on lap times).

Compete on a racebike which conforms to Formula Thunder machine requirements (refer to ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook).

Select FIM professional licensed road racers may obtain a special waiver from AHRMA.  Waivers must be sent by email to: [email protected] no later than Saturday, October 1st at 12pm CDT).

All AHRMA members currently registered to race Formula Thunder at Barber are automatically registered for the special purse.  In addition to FIM professional licensed road racers, any AHRMA member qualified to ride Barber may add the Formula Thunder class.  The class will be limited to a maximum of 40 riders.

For more information and to register, please visit msreg.com/ahrmabarber2022.  Questions should be directed to [email protected].

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated 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.

About 4SR USA, Inc.:

4SR USA is the exclusive distributor in the USA. We pride ourselves in providing the best protective and stylish gear for the track or racing down the road. 4SR is a Czech company that produces stylish and functional motorcycle racing and riding clothing. We pride ourselves on producing gear that is of the highest quality. We are active bikers and competitors. All our designs, materials, development, and testing are performed by us and our sponsored riders. Making Your Track Days Better Since 2007

British Superbike: Glenn Irwin Quickest In Practice Friday At Donington Park

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British Superbike: Glenn Irwin Quickest In Practice Friday At Donington Park

Editorial Note: American Julian Correa, riding his Microlise Cresswell Racing Honda, was 11th in British Talent Cup FP1 at Donington Park.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Irwin in control after opening Bennetts British Superbike action at Donington Park

Glenn Irwin kicked off the penultimate round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park by setting the pace in the opening SUPERPICKS Free Practice session, topping the times for Honda Racing UK to push Bradley Ray back into second by 0.160s at the chequered flag.

The afternoon session was hampered by wet conditions, meaning that the top twelve riders from this morning’s free practice progress into tomorrow afternoon’s Q2 stage of SUPERPICKS Qualifying.

Peter Hickman had surged into third place on his final lap for the FHO Racing BMW team this morning, easing Kyle Ryde back into fourth. The Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha rider had a spell at the top earlier in the session, but led the charge of the home contenders as Leon Haslam completed the top five.

Danny Buchan had been another rider to feature at the top of the times earlier in the session and he finished in sixth place for SYNETIQ BMW ahead of tomorrow’s Qualifying and eBay Sprint Race.

The Honda Racing UK teammates Takumi Takahashi and Ryo Mizuno had a strong session with the pair split for seventh and ninth places by Andrew Irwin on the second SYNETIQ BMW.
Josh Brookes was next for the MCE Ducati team, pushing Title Fighter Tommy Bridewell outside of the top ten by 0.124s, whilst Storm Stacey completed the 12 riders through to Q2 tomorrow for Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki.

Lee Jackson was 15th fastest on the lone Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki with Jason O’Halloran returning to action in 18th place for McAMS Yamaha.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park GP, SUPERPICKS combined Free Practice result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 1m30.611s
  2. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.160s
  3. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +0.557s
  4. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.774s
  5. Leon Haslam (VisionTrack Kawasaki) +1.076s
  6. Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) +1.116s
  7. Takumi Takahashi (Honda Racing UK) +1.276s
  8. Andrew Irwin (SYNETIQ BMW) +1.405s
  9. Ryo Mizuno (Honda Racing UK) +1.531s
  10. Josh Brookes (MCE Ducati) +1.765s
  11. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +1.889s
  12. Storm Stacey (Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki) +2.205s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Glenn Irwin

Honda Racing UK

Fastest in SUPERPICKS Free Practice

“Obviously the conditions today have been a bit funny; I sat in the box for most of the session this morning and went out with about 17 minutes to go.

“I felt good and the momentum that we have had is continuing and that momentum of late has built even more. I feel that we have been getting stronger over the last couple of rounds and today it has continued.

“The bike felt good even though the conditions haven’t been great, even the lap time despite the conditions were reasonable. It is important to top Bradley and that is my goal for this weekend, to keep the Yamaha behind me.

“That is the first blow as such so now we need to keep it up for tomorrow.”

MotoGP: Provisional 2023 Calendar Released

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MotoGP: Provisional 2023 Calendar Released

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar

21 races. 18 countries. The provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is here!

Friday, 30 September 2022

The wait is over and the 2023 provisional calendar can now be announced, with more races and more countries than ever before. Competition begins in Portugal at the stunning Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in March before the Championship heads to Termas de Rio Hondo and Austin, TX, for the Americas GP, kicking the season off in style. From there, it’s back to Jerez as the European leg begins, with the classics coming thick and fast: Le Mans will host the 1000th Grand Prix before the paddock returns to Mugello, the Sachsenring and Assen.

Kazakhstan is set to debut in July ahead of a second break in the middle of the season, with the Central Asian country becoming the 30th country to host a motorcycle Grand Prix since 1949 – and Sokol International Racetrack the 74th venue to stage a premier class race.

From there the paddock returns west for the British and Austrian GPs, ahead of a new date for the Catalan GP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the event moves to September. The paddock then bids farewell to Europe in Misano ahead of another flyaway stint, beginning in another new country fresh for 2023: India.

Buddh International Circuit’s debut will make it the 75th venue at which the premier class have raced, and India becomes the 31st country to host a motorcycle Grand Prix. From there, the paddock heads further east to Japan and the classic Motegi before a weekend free to gear up for a triple-header.

As MotoGP™ continues to push to reduce its carbon footprint, India and Motegi mark the start of a longer stint in Asia – significantly reducing the paddock’s potential mileage. The first triple-header in Asia is Mandalika – Phillip Island – Buriram, before another weekend free to recharge ahead of the final three showdowns.

The season ends with a thriller of a triple-header: from Malaysia the journey back west begins, with Qatar hosting the penultimate race of the season under the floodlights at Lusail as the venue welcomes the sport back to the Middle East. Then, to round out the season with its classic final fiesta of the year, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo brings the competition to a close back in Europe.

18 countries, 21 races and another chapter of history waiting to be written: this is 2023!

 

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship Schedule:

3/24-26 Algarve International Circuit, Portugal

3/31-4/2 Termas de Rio Hondo, Argentina

4/14-16 Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX, USA

4/28-30 Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, Spain

5/12-14 Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France

6/9-11 Autodromo del Mugello, Italy

6/16-18 Sachsenring, Germany

6/23-25 TT Circuit Assen, The Netherlands

7/7-9 Sokol International Racetrack, Kazakhstan**

8/4-6 Silverstone Circuit, UK

8/18-20 Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria

9/1-3 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain

9/8-10 Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, San Marino

9/22-24 Buddh International Circuit, India**

9/29-10/1 Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan

10/13-15 Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia

10/20-22 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia

10/27-29 Chang International Circuit, Thailand

11/10-12 Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia

11/17-19 Lusail International Circuit, Qatar*

11/24-26 Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Valencia, Spain

*=Evening Race

**=Subject to Homologation

British Superbike: Race One Results From Donington Park

The start of British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.
The start of British Superbike Race One at Donington Park. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Editorial Note: American Julian Correa, riding his Microlise Cresswell Racing Honda, finished 17th in British Talent Cup Race One Saturday at Donington Park.

 

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More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR):

Sykes strikes to become ninth different winner with race one victory at Donington Park

Tom Sykes delivered a masterful victory in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship eBay Sprint Race at Donington Park, becoming the ninth different race winner of the season to take the MCE Ducati team back to the top of the podium.

Sykes was inch-perfect during the 15-lap Sprint Race and silenced his critics by leading from the start to celebrate victory with MCE Ducati who become the seventh different team to win this season.

At the start, Sykes launched off the line from the front row to lead the field into Redgate for the first time. The previous World Champion then controlled the race, and despite the gap narrowing in the closing stages, he secured victory in Bennetts BSB for the first time since 2010.

However, the chasing pack continued to shuffle, and it was Jason O’Halloran on the McAMS Yamaha who gave a gritty performance following his two high-speed crashes last week to return to the podium.

The Australian had fought his way through the field after dropping to sixth on the opening laps, taking on his rivals to carve his way up the order with determined moves to keep his title competitors behind him.

The final podium position went down to the last lap to be decided as championship leader Bradley Ray held the initial advantage. Peter Hickman was in close contention and at Goddards for the final time, the Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha made a small mistake, which gave the FHO Racing BMW rider the opportunity he needed.

Hickman’s third place came in his 400th Bennetts BSB race start with Ray taking fourth, to extend his advantage by five points as some of his closest rivals missed out in the opening race.

Glenn Irwin was leading the next group of Title Fighters in fifth place for Honda Racing UK as he moved up the order in the closing stages, keeping Lee Jackson and Kyle Ryde behind him.

The pair had been dueling throughout the race as they bid to bag the points with just five races now remaining.

Tommy Bridewell was eighth on the Oxford Products Racing Ducati as he too had been part of an earlier battle with his closest title challengers. Leon Haslam and Ryan Vickers completed the top ten.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park GP, eBay Sprint Race:

  1. Tom Sykes (MCE Ducati)
  2. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +1.476s
  3. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +2.085s
  4. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +2.224s
  5. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +3.277s
  6. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) +8.052s
  7. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +9.979s
  8. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +11.075s
  9. Leon Haslam (VisionTrack Kawasaki) +13.069s
  10. Ryan Vickers (FHO Racing BMW with Attis Sports) +13.453s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

  1. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 1126
  2. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Racing Products Ducati) 1081
  3. Lee Jackson (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 1075
  4. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 1073
  5. Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 1068
  6. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) 1036
  7. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 1031
  8. Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki) 1017

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Tom Sykes

MCE Ducati

eBay Sprint Race winner

“I can’t thank the team enough and this win is for them. I was obviously hoping for more this season, but Donington Park’s more of a Superbike circuit and although I still had a couple of limitations with the bike, I was able to ride round them and put the MCE Ducati where I wanted to.

“I’ve a lot of experience around here and the two qualifying sessions was more beneficial as it enabled us to understand the bike a bit more.

“We made a small change in between Q1 and Q2 and although I had to be conservative in 3-4 corners and lost a bit of time, it was good to be on the front row. I wanted a good, clean start and get away with the leaders and that’s exactly what I did.

“Winning is fantastic because we know the level here and I always have a lot of emotion here. Let’s see what we can do tomorrow.”

MotoGP: Bezzecchi Takes Career-First Pole Position, In Thailand

Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marco Bezzecchi (72). Photo courtesy Dorna.
MotoGP Comb Qual

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bezzecchi blasts to maiden pole at Buriram, Bagnaia and Quartararo third and fourth

The rookie beats Martin to pole by just 0.021, with Bagnaia and Quartararo next up – and Aleix Espargaro unable to move through from Q1

Saturday, 01 October 2022

The last time two or more MotoGP™ rookies started from pole in a single season was 2006, and Marco Bezzecchi’s stunning new all-time lap record at Buriram ensures 2022 enters the history books as another such year. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider took it by just 0.021 from old Moto3™ sparring partner Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) completing the Ducati front row lockout.

The fight went down to the final few seconds as Martin’s provisional pole was snatched away by Bezzecchi, but the number 89 had one last shot at it. And it was close, but he couldn’t quite snatch it back, leaving it as just 0.021 splitting the two.

Bagnaia was first to put in a serious challenge for pole as he headed out earlier than many for a second run, and the Italian made up a huge chunk of time late in the lap. In the end, however, it gives him third – and he is the top qualifier of the Championship challengers.

It’s close, however, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) next up at the head of the second row, and that second row is completed by Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™). The contrasting fortunes were for Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing), with both Aprilias failing to make it out of Q1 at a track the new RS-GP is taking on for the first time. He’ll want to leap forward on Sunday from P13.

Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing) splits Quartararo and Bastianini on Row 2, with Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) at the head of Row 3 – but the same place he qualified at Motegi as he blasted away to a dominant win.

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) came through Q1 and was challenging for the front row on his final lap of Q2, but the number 93 then lost over four tenths in the final sector as the final corner proved the lap’s undoing. Still, Marquez will likely prove one to watch on Sunday as the only rider to win at Buriram so far. Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) starts alongside the eight-time World Champion.

Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) completes the top ten ahead of both Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines of Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, with the Austrian factory looking for more in that final push of qualifying – but likely to move forward once the lights go out.

So, we have a first-time pole-sitter with a shot at Rookie of the Year, Bagnaia and Quartararo close on the grid, Bastianini with less and less to lose, and Aleix Espargaro looking for a lot more on Sunday. The battle for Buriram supremacy takes place over what are sure to be 26 thrilling laps from 15:00 (GMT +7), so make sure to tune in!

Marco Bezzecchi: “Honestly, I had only one new tyre for the rear so in the final minutes of the session, I said, ‘Okay, I have to go and I don’t care about any others,’ and tried to push the best that I can. I saw that I was fast but I didn’t expect to make a 29.6. Also, I didn’t know that I was in pole position because I couldn’t check any big screen with the sun. So, unbelievable, it’s a big emotion. I’m very proud to get my first pole position but now the important part is tomorrow, so we have to be focused.”

Home turf history: Chantra becomes first Thai rider to take pole

The home hero will head the grid ahead of Arbolino and Ogura, with Fernandez on the third row

The home crowd expected, and he delivered! Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) will start from pole for his home OR Thailand Grand Prix, achieving the feat for the first time in his career and in doing so becoming the first Thai rider to take pole in Grand Prix history. Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) was the rider denied, by less than a tenth, with Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) completing the front row.

Championship leader Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) starts eighth and has a little work to do on race day, although the number 37 has made short work of a comeback several times already this season.

Two rookies line up on Row 2: Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) takes fourth, with fellow rookie race winner Alonso Lopez (Beta Tools Speed Up) in sixth. The two are split by Celestino Vietti (Mooney VR46 Racing Team). Jake Dixon (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) heads up Row 3 ahead of Fernandez.

One key incident in Q2 saw Albert Arenas (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) and Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) come together. The latter went to the Medical Centre and no fractures were found but he’ll be reviewed before Warm Up. Arenas is left P15 on the grid and Roberts P17.

There’s just two points between Fernandez and Ogura heading into race day in Thailand, but the two have to share the spotlight this weekend as Chantra races on home turf. Can the number 35 complete the fairytale weekend? The lights go out at 13:20 (GMT +7) so tune in to find out!

Somkiat Chantra: “I really didn’t expect it because I did the best lap on the second lap and also in Moto2™, nobody did a lap at the end. When I finished the qualifying session, I said, ‘Oh, I’m still in P1,’ and I was super happy. I’m really happy and I’m so excited!

“In FP1 and FP2 I tried to do long runs, and also select what tyre I will use in the race. Finally, we have super good pace and tomorrow I will try to adjust for the rear tyre. For me, I’m happy to see the fans and the support, and when I see this, I feel like I have more power than before.”

Foggia, Masia, Sasaki: the front row looks to gain on Guevara

Foggia sets a searing new lap record in Thailand, Guevara takes 11th and Garcia 20th 

A new lap record puts Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) on pole for the OR Thailand Grand Prix, with the riders on the chase in the standings coming out on top on Saturday: Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) is second on the grid, 0.292 back, and Ayumu Sasaki (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) third a little further in arrears.

Championship leader Izan Guevara (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team) will start 11th after making it out of Q1, but the number 28’s deficit to Foggia is nearly a second. Nevertheless, he started ninth in Motegi and won.

Even if he can’t repeat that feat, his lead may still extend – his teammate Sergio Garcia (Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team), the rider second in the standings, is P20 on the grid after failing to make it out of Q1.

Stefano Nepa (Angeluss MTA Team) is fourth on the grid ahead of rookies Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MASI) and Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Ajo) on the second row.

Foggia now holds the all-time, pole lap and best race lap records at Buriram in Moto3™… can he put them to good use on Sunday? The lightweight class go racing at 12:00 (GMT+7!)

Dennis Foggia: “It was an incredible day and incredible qualifying. I’m really happy with the qualifying. The goal for today was to start in front for tomorrow, and ok, the important thing is that we are ready for tomorrow. I think we are ready for the battle.”

Moto2: Chantra Claims Pole Position At Chang International Circuit

Somkiat Chantra (35). Photo courtesy Idemitsu Honda Team Asia.
Somkiat Chantra (35). Photo courtesy Idemitsu Honda Team Asia.
Moto2 Comb Qual

Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record Again, Takes Pole In Thailand

Dennis Foggia (7). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Dennis Foggia (7). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Moto3 Comb Qual

MotoGP: Martin Leads Tight FP3 In Thailand

Jorge Martin (89). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jorge Martin (89). Photo courtesy Dorna.
MotoGP FP3

Moto2: Ogura P1, Beaubier P6 And Top American In FP3 In Thailand

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Moto2 FP3

Moto3: Foggia Breaks Lap Record In FP3 In Thailand

Dennis Foggia (7). Photo courtesy Leopard Racing Team.
Moto3 FP3

4SR Posts $8,000 Purse For AHRMA Pro Challenge At Barber Vintage Festival

Barber Motorsports Park. Photo courtesy Barber Motorsports Park.
Barber Motorsports Park. Photo courtesy Barber Motorsports Park.

The Formula Thunder race during the 2022 Barber Vintage Festival will be more exciting for 8,000 reasons.

(Elora, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is excited to announce the first running of the 4SR Leathers Pro Challenge, on October 8, 2022, at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL, during the 17th Annual Barber Vintage Festival. Sponsored by 4SR Leathers, the race will feature a vast array of today’s most exciting racebikes, and a total cash purse of $8,000!

“4SR Leathers is very excited to bring this special show to the AHRMA race program at the Barber Vintage Festival,” said Jerry Nickell Sr, 4SR USA Owner.

To be eligible for the cash purse, a Formula Thunder racer must meet the following criteria:

Be a licensed AHRMA member/competitor.

Be in compliance with the AHRMA Barber Racer Requirements.
Take part in the Thursday or Friday practice.

Be registered in the AHRMA Formula Thunder race on Saturday.

Be capable of racing at a competitive pace within the AHRMA Formula Thunder race (based on lap times).

Compete on a racebike which conforms to Formula Thunder machine requirements (refer to ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook).

Select FIM professional licensed road racers may obtain a special waiver from AHRMA.  Waivers must be sent by email to: [email protected] no later than Saturday, October 1st at 12pm CDT).

All AHRMA members currently registered to race Formula Thunder at Barber are automatically registered for the special purse.  In addition to FIM professional licensed road racers, any AHRMA member qualified to ride Barber may add the Formula Thunder class.  The class will be limited to a maximum of 40 riders.

For more information and to register, please visit msreg.com/ahrmabarber2022.  Questions should be directed to [email protected].

About AHRMA:

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated 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.

About 4SR USA, Inc.:

4SR USA is the exclusive distributor in the USA. We pride ourselves in providing the best protective and stylish gear for the track or racing down the road. 4SR is a Czech company that produces stylish and functional motorcycle racing and riding clothing. We pride ourselves on producing gear that is of the highest quality. We are active bikers and competitors. All our designs, materials, development, and testing are performed by us and our sponsored riders. Making Your Track Days Better Since 2007

British Superbike: Glenn Irwin Quickest In Practice Friday At Donington Park

Glenn Irwin (2). Photo courtesy MSVR.
Glenn Irwin (2), as seen during the 2022 British Superbike Championship. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Editorial Note: American Julian Correa, riding his Microlise Cresswell Racing Honda, was 11th in British Talent Cup FP1 at Donington Park.

 

SBK FP1 and FP2 Comb

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Irwin in control after opening Bennetts British Superbike action at Donington Park

Glenn Irwin kicked off the penultimate round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park by setting the pace in the opening SUPERPICKS Free Practice session, topping the times for Honda Racing UK to push Bradley Ray back into second by 0.160s at the chequered flag.

The afternoon session was hampered by wet conditions, meaning that the top twelve riders from this morning’s free practice progress into tomorrow afternoon’s Q2 stage of SUPERPICKS Qualifying.

Peter Hickman had surged into third place on his final lap for the FHO Racing BMW team this morning, easing Kyle Ryde back into fourth. The Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha rider had a spell at the top earlier in the session, but led the charge of the home contenders as Leon Haslam completed the top five.

Danny Buchan had been another rider to feature at the top of the times earlier in the session and he finished in sixth place for SYNETIQ BMW ahead of tomorrow’s Qualifying and eBay Sprint Race.

The Honda Racing UK teammates Takumi Takahashi and Ryo Mizuno had a strong session with the pair split for seventh and ninth places by Andrew Irwin on the second SYNETIQ BMW.
Josh Brookes was next for the MCE Ducati team, pushing Title Fighter Tommy Bridewell outside of the top ten by 0.124s, whilst Storm Stacey completed the 12 riders through to Q2 tomorrow for Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki.

Lee Jackson was 15th fastest on the lone Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki with Jason O’Halloran returning to action in 18th place for McAMS Yamaha.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park GP, SUPERPICKS combined Free Practice result:

  1. Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 1m30.611s
  2. Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.160s
  3. Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +0.557s
  4. Kyle Ryde (Rich Energy OMG Racing Yamaha) +0.774s
  5. Leon Haslam (VisionTrack Kawasaki) +1.076s
  6. Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) +1.116s
  7. Takumi Takahashi (Honda Racing UK) +1.276s
  8. Andrew Irwin (SYNETIQ BMW) +1.405s
  9. Ryo Mizuno (Honda Racing UK) +1.531s
  10. Josh Brookes (MCE Ducati) +1.765s
  11. Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +1.889s
  12. Storm Stacey (Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki) +2.205s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Glenn Irwin

Honda Racing UK

Fastest in SUPERPICKS Free Practice

“Obviously the conditions today have been a bit funny; I sat in the box for most of the session this morning and went out with about 17 minutes to go.

“I felt good and the momentum that we have had is continuing and that momentum of late has built even more. I feel that we have been getting stronger over the last couple of rounds and today it has continued.

“The bike felt good even though the conditions haven’t been great, even the lap time despite the conditions were reasonable. It is important to top Bradley and that is my goal for this weekend, to keep the Yamaha behind me.

“That is the first blow as such so now we need to keep it up for tomorrow.”

MotoGP: Provisional 2023 Calendar Released

The start of the MotoGP race at Circuit of The Americas. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The new MotoGP sprint race will start at 3:00 p.m. local time each Saturday and the main MotoGP race will be the last thing on track each Sunday. MotoGP will race at Circuit of The Americas April 14-16, 2023. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar

21 races. 18 countries. The provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is here!

Friday, 30 September 2022

The wait is over and the 2023 provisional calendar can now be announced, with more races and more countries than ever before. Competition begins in Portugal at the stunning Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in March before the Championship heads to Termas de Rio Hondo and Austin, TX, for the Americas GP, kicking the season off in style. From there, it’s back to Jerez as the European leg begins, with the classics coming thick and fast: Le Mans will host the 1000th Grand Prix before the paddock returns to Mugello, the Sachsenring and Assen.

Kazakhstan is set to debut in July ahead of a second break in the middle of the season, with the Central Asian country becoming the 30th country to host a motorcycle Grand Prix since 1949 – and Sokol International Racetrack the 74th venue to stage a premier class race.

From there the paddock returns west for the British and Austrian GPs, ahead of a new date for the Catalan GP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the event moves to September. The paddock then bids farewell to Europe in Misano ahead of another flyaway stint, beginning in another new country fresh for 2023: India.

Buddh International Circuit’s debut will make it the 75th venue at which the premier class have raced, and India becomes the 31st country to host a motorcycle Grand Prix. From there, the paddock heads further east to Japan and the classic Motegi before a weekend free to gear up for a triple-header.

As MotoGP™ continues to push to reduce its carbon footprint, India and Motegi mark the start of a longer stint in Asia – significantly reducing the paddock’s potential mileage. The first triple-header in Asia is Mandalika – Phillip Island – Buriram, before another weekend free to recharge ahead of the final three showdowns.

The season ends with a thriller of a triple-header: from Malaysia the journey back west begins, with Qatar hosting the penultimate race of the season under the floodlights at Lusail as the venue welcomes the sport back to the Middle East. Then, to round out the season with its classic final fiesta of the year, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo brings the competition to a close back in Europe.

18 countries, 21 races and another chapter of history waiting to be written: this is 2023!

 

Provisional 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship Schedule:

3/24-26 Algarve International Circuit, Portugal

3/31-4/2 Termas de Rio Hondo, Argentina

4/14-16 Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX, USA

4/28-30 Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, Spain

5/12-14 Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France

6/9-11 Autodromo del Mugello, Italy

6/16-18 Sachsenring, Germany

6/23-25 TT Circuit Assen, The Netherlands

7/7-9 Sokol International Racetrack, Kazakhstan**

8/4-6 Silverstone Circuit, UK

8/18-20 Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria

9/1-3 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain

9/8-10 Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli, San Marino

9/22-24 Buddh International Circuit, India**

9/29-10/1 Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan

10/13-15 Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia

10/20-22 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia

10/27-29 Chang International Circuit, Thailand

11/10-12 Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia

11/17-19 Lusail International Circuit, Qatar*

11/24-26 Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Valencia, Spain

*=Evening Race

**=Subject to Homologation

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