Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker topped Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup warmup session at Ridge Motorsports Park. Team Roberts’ Kensei Matsudaira was second, Team Hammer’s Jake Paige was third, Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane was fourth and Sawyer Lafayette Racing’s Sawyer Lafayette completed the top five.
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Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim topped Sunday’s MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike warmup session at Ridge Motorsports Park. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was second, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach was third, Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen was fourth and OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly completed the top five.
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Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov set the fastest time Sunday in the MotoAmerica Supersport warmup at Ridge Motorsports Park. Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin was second, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder was third, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Joshua Hayes was fourth, and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis rounded out the top five.
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BPR Racing Yamaha’s Andy DiBrino set the fastest time Sunday in the MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan warmup at Ridge Motorsports Park with a lap of 1:45.685. BPR Racing Yamaha’s Bryce Kornbau was second, OrangeCat Racing’s Josh Herrin was third, Saddlemen Race Development’s James Rispoli was fourth and Rodio Racing’s Gus Rodio completed the top five.
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Editorial Note: Bodie Paige, a winning MotoAmerica Twins Cup racer, finished second and third in his first two Kicker AFT Singles appearances.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reigning Grand National Champion scored a desperately needed victory with a flawless ride in Saturday night’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile II presented by Drag Specialties, Round 9 of the Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing,
Daniels’ third-career win at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, provided both his title defense and his confidence a massive boost at just the right time – a fact doubled up by the contrasting misfortune of Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R), who had streaked his way to the top of the Mission AFT SuperTwins title standings one day earlier.
Rather, Daniels’ challenge came from Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), who rebounded from his own bout of bad luck on Friday.
Kopp launched into second from Row 2 at the start of the Main Event and spent the majority of the subsequent ten minutes pushing Daniels from close behind, searching for a line or a move that would allow him to steal the lead the entire time.
With around a minute to go, Kopp decided he could wait no longer and took a gamble that failed to pay off. That gave the Estenson Racing star nearly a second worth of padding as the race neared its conclusion.
A tight grouping of four lappers offered the Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson rookie one final hope, but instead it sealed the deal as Daniels carved a neater path through the slower riders.
Daniels stormed past the stripe 1.583 seconds up on Kopp to claim his second win of 2026 and his first in his last six outings.
“It was a super tough Main Event,” Daniels said. “The first Lima I ever won, I just kind of ran away with it, and it was more or less easy. You don’t really have a lot of those in your career, as I’m learning. Leading the whole Lima Half-Mile is so tough. Kody has been riding so good this year, and he was riding so good yesterday… I think he would have won if he didn’t have his mechanical. I definitely wanted to answer today. I wanted to answer for a long time. It’s been a long couple rounds for the whole team. We made some good headway tonight.
“This one is tough. It’s a little bitter. It was a tough day for the whole pit area. We don’t take it lightly. We know what we’re signing up for, and it’s not easy. I want to keep all the riders who had some falls in our thoughts and dedicate this one to them.”
Meanwhile, Bauman, who came into the day with a record-tying sixth straight win in his sights, got away in third and ran right with Daniels and Kopp approximately a third of the way into the race.
At that point he dropped off the chase. He was then tracked down and overtaken by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) just prior to half-distance and had Jeffrey Carver (No. 123 Happy Trails Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) on his tail as well.
It only got worse – much worse – from there, as Bauman was forced out of the race altogether with a mechanical issue with around two minutes left on the clock. He was ultimately credited with 14th position.
Fisher continued on to complete his double-podium weekend, while fourth went to a charging Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), who edged mentor Carver for the spot.
Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07) finished in sixth, while Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet), Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07), and Logan Mcgrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/Ryan Varnes Racing KTM 790 Duke) rounded out the top ten, respectively.
Naturally, the results had a dramatic effect on the Grand National Championship as it opened its second half. Kopp is now back in front, albeit by just a single point over Daniels (169-168). Bauman’s standing took a hit, slotting him down from first to third. That said, he remains well within striking distance just ten points removed from Kopp at 158.
In one fell swoop, KICKER AFT Singles king Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) redefined the depth of his domination over the class on multiple fronts – claiming his fifth win of the season, his fifth straight at Lima, and a record-setting 24th for his career – in a runaway performance Saturday night.
Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) challenged Drane in the Main’s opening stages, but the high-risk riding required just to keep things close proved unsustainable.
Tadman – who had crashed twice on the weekend in previous attempts to run with the Estenson Racing Yamaha ace – eventually dropped off the chase and down the order, while the effortlessly smooth Drane snaked away at the front.
In the end, Drane broke his tie with Kody Kopp for most wins in KICKER AFT Singles history with an overwhelming 4.525-second margin of victory at the track where he made his series debut in 2022.
Drane said, “I always dreamed of being the champion, and to do that last year was awesome. And now to be the winningest Singles rider is just amazing. I couldn’t have done it without my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team. They backed me and believed in me the whole way.”
Drane’s long-time rival, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), came home second, running down Tadman and leaving him in his roost right around the race’s halfway point.
Tadman was also overhauled by the prodigious Australian, Bodie Paige (No. 165 BS Ranch/RWR/American Honda CRF450R), who finished off his Drane-like Progressive AFT debut with his second podium in as many attempts.
Tadman’s descent ended with a respectable fourth, while Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) picked up his first top-five since scoring a breakthrough win at DAYTONA back in March.
Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Jordan Beaulac (No. 156 Picotte Motosport/Dofralex GASGAS MC 450F), and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Honda CRF450R) completed the race’s top ten in that order.
Drane’s third straight victory of ‘26 also blew open the championship fight, which he now leads by a mammoth 37 points (180-143). That gap is to Saathoff, who slipped back past Tadman (140) to reclaim control of second in the title fight following nine of 16 rounds.
Note: AMA Pro Racing earlier announced the tragic passing of Dan Bromley following an on-track incident during the event. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.
Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track will be in action on Independence Day with the first Mile of the 2026 season, the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, on Saturday, July 4th.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Super.com Lima Half-Mile I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, July 5, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The Lima Half Mile II will air the following Sunday, July 12, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
Tiffanie Vo topped the MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. warmup session on Sunday with a best lap of 2:15.750 at Ridge Motorsports Park. Jasmine Noelle was second, followed by Brianna Cutler in third, Bryanna Everitt in fourth and Sany Max in fifth.
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Twenty-year-old Harrison Voight put the final gloss on a sensational season to wrap up the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) at Queensand Raceway on Sunday, June 28.
Voight’s second place finish in the opening 16-lap race behind Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati) was enough to build an unassailable lead in the SW-Motech Superbike class over McMartin Racing Ducati teammate Josh Waters, making him the second youngest Superbike champion since 1989.
Faced with a wet track in race two, Voight, with one eye on the continuation of his European Moto2 campaign next weekend, opted to remain on the sidelines as veteran Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati) scored a stirring win.
Voight finished the five-round Superbike title on 218pts ahead of Waters (208pts) and the fast-finishing Halliday (177pts).
“It felt great to get it done in the first race,” said Voight. “It’s been a nerve-wracking week and I’ve felt all the emotions.
“A big thank you to everyone who has helped me get here over the last couple of years.
“When I started road racing I idolised the likes of Josh Waters, and he’s helped me a lot as a teammate over the last two years.”
Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) got the holeshot in race one, with Allerton and Halliday slotting into second and third as Voight also started to get a real hurry along as well – he set a new lap record of 1:07.093 on lap three.
Allerton was shuffled back to fourth position a few laps later, and on lap eight Halliday and Voight finally broke Jones’ resolve to make their way to the sharp end of the pack.
That set the tone for the balance of the 16-lapper – with the championship-winning Voight the biggest beneficiary – with Waters finishing in fourth ahead of Allerton, JJ Nahlous (Yamaha Racing Team), Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools Racing Yamaha) and Anthony West (DesmoSport Ducati).
It was Halliday’s fifth Superbike victory, following on from his fifth career pole position on Sunday.
A notable absence from race one was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha), who was grounded by engine gremlins that also kept him out of race two.
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It was a case of déjà vu for Allerton, who won the corresponding race in wet conditions last season.
But it certainly wasn’t a cake walk in the greasy conditions, with Superbike rookie Olly Simpson (DesmoSport Ducati) checking out from the start.
It took Allerton until lap 14 to pass Simpson en route to his 28th Superbike victory, with Jones claiming bronze from Waters, Halliday, Dunker, New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood (MotoGO Yamaha) and Nahlous.
McLaren-Wood was a revelation, circulating as high as third before running wide at turn three and dropping back.
Dunker finished fourth in the championship on 175pts from Allerton (171pts), Jones (165pts), Nahlous (153pts) and Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha, 142pts).
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AMA Pro Racing mourns the loss of American Flat Track competitor Dan Bromley, who passed following an on-track incident during Saturday’s Lima Half-Mile in Lima, Ohio. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
A third-generation flat track racer from Warrington, Pennsylvania, Bromley built one of the most respected resumes in the paddock. He was the 2018 AFT Singles champion and the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers champion, and his career reflected the consistency, versatility, and determination that define the best of flat track.
“Few families have contributed more to the spirit and strength of flat track than the Bromley’s,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “Dan carried that legacy with talent, humility, and a genuine love for the people around him. He was a true champion in every sense of the word. He earned respect as a racer, but his impact reached far beyond results on the track. His presence in the paddock made our sport better, and his loss will be felt across the entire flat track community. On behalf of AMA Pro Racing, we send our sincere condolences to the Bromley family during this difficult time.”
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.
More from a press release issued by AMA:
AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is deeply saddened by the passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley, who passed away Saturday, July 27, following a racing incident that took place during the American Flat Track Lima Half-Mile II, in Lima, Ohio.
Dan was a valued and beloved member of the AMA team and a talented and passionate flat track racer. As Assistant Track Racing Manager he brought dedication and expertise to the job. On the track, he embodied the spirit that defines flat track racing — grit, skill, and an unshakeable love for two wheels.
He will be deeply missed by his colleagues, the racing community, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The AMA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Bromley family during this incredibly difficult time.
Ai Ogura won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Japanese rider won the 26-lap race by 2.004 seconds.
His teammate, Raul Fernandez was the runner-up.
Polesitter, Jorge Martin placed third on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio crossed the finish line fourth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Alex Marquez took fifth on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi crashed his Aprilia RS-GP, costing him the lead in the World Championship standings.
Jorge Martin leads the championship with 193 points, 7 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi who has 186 points. Fabio Di Giannantonio is third with 177 points.
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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Golden Ai: Ogura clinches maiden MotoGP victory as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen.For the first time since 2004, a Japanese rider stands on the top step of a MotoGP podium in a drama-filled Dutch GP.
Makoto Tamada, 2004 Japanese Grand Prix. 22 years ago, MotoGP witnessed its most recent Japanese winner… until today. A rapidly rising star from the land of the rising sun stood tallest at the Cathedral of Speed in 2026, as Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) clinched a maiden MotoGP victory in a highly dramatic Tissot Grand Prix of the Netherlands. Raul Fernandez came home second to see SuperFile Trackhouse celebrate a double 1-2 in Assen, as a P3 for Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) sees the #89 climb to the summit of the World Championship after teammate Marco Bezzecchi, who has gone to the hospital for further checks, suffers an early DNF following a rapid Turn 15 crash.
THE OPENING EXCHANGES
From pole, Martin didn’t hold onto the lead into Turn 1 after Ogura’s fast start from the middle of the front row, but on the cut back out of the opening corner, Martin powered back past the lead the Grand Prix. Ogura and Fernandez were P2 and P3, as Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) passed Bezzecchi on Lap 1.
A royal rumble battle was unfolding on Lap 2, with Martin enjoying some free space in the lead of the Grand Prix. It was Trackhouse vs Trackhouse for P2 at the first corner, and as the duo battled, through came Marc Marquez in the intense battle for P2. Ogura was the one to lose out though, the Japanese rider was shuffled down to P5, behind Fernandez, Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi, before huge drama unfolded at the end of Lap 2.
Bezzecchi, through the ferociously fast Turn 15 of Ramshoek, lost the front while sat behind Marc Marquez. No chance of saving it. The Italian was down the road in a big way, and while the main point was that Bez was relatively alright after a huge off, it was a third Sunday in a row where the pre-race championship leader would score zero points. Disaster for Bez and Aprilia.
FERNANDEZ CHASES, FIGHTING UNFOLDS
Back on track, Fernandez was reeling in Martin at a rapid rate of knots. Marc Marquez was holding P3 for the time being, but Ogura was swarming. The Japanese rider needed to get past the reigning World Champion as soon as possible, and Ogura did what he needed to do. But the Sprint silver medallist had over two seconds to make up to teammate Fernandez and leader Martin.
While Ogura got the better of Marc Marquez, we then strapped in for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) vs Marc Marquez, with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) enjoying a VIP ticket to the show in P6. A handful of lunges, then re-overtakes from the 2027 factory Ducati teammates were a treat for the eyes, but it was a scrap that saw third place Ogura quickly scamper to a three-second lead over the trio. And it also meant that Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) were joining the P4 party.
Right, where were we in the fight at the front? Fernandez was sitting 0.3s behind Martin, with Ogura galloping towards the two other riders on circuit who are in the Aprilia stable. The deficit by Lap 12 of 26 was cut to 1.2s, as attention then returned to the fight further back.
ACOSTA AND PECCO DNF
Acosta, keeping tabs on the Ducati Lenovo duo, suddenly ran wide at Turn 1 and began to cruise. Was it a physical problem, or was it another technical problem? We’d find out soon enough, but before we did, Pecco then encountered a technical problem on his Desmosedici to see the Italian roll into pit lane. Two big hitters out of the top six.
In Acosta’s case, serious right-hand discomfort caused the #37 to pull in and retire from the Grand Prix. Pre-German GP surgery looks like it’s scheduled for the Spanish star.
Then, a small dose of drama was thrown in the direction of Ogura. Around Turn 3, the rear ride height device was clearly stuck in its position and having just set the fastest lap of the Grand Prix to get right on the rear wheel of the top two, Ogura lost crucial ground again. Thankfully, for Ogura anyway, the #79 managed to release the ride height device, and a lap later, the battle for P1 lit up the Cathedral.
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Fernandez pounced on Lap 17 at the Geert Timmer chicane to demote Martin to P2, and then on the anchors into Turn 1, Ogura followed his teammate through on the #89.
Biding his time, it was Lap 20 before Ogura decided to strike on teammate Fernandez. Turn 9, up the inside, clean as you like, job done. And straight away, Ogura began to stretch his legs. The gap at the start of Lap 22 was 0.9s, as Marc Marquez and Di Giannantonio went head-to-head at the Geert Timmer chicane.
On the first occasion, Di Giannantonio lunged underneath the #93 in what was a copy and paste from Marc Marquez vs Diggia’s boss, Valentino Rossi, in 2015. Both were wide, Marc Marquez over the gravel, Di Giannantonio across the blue and shortcutting, and it was a move that saw the Italian eventually get handed a Long Lap penalty for not losing sufficient time when shortcutting the final chicane.
Once Diggia completed his Long Lap penalty, he dropped right in behind Marc Marquez again, with the superb Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) now in P4.
Another Marc Marquez vs Di Giannantonio head-to-head at the chicane on the penultimate lap, anyone? Go on then. This time, the Italian kept it on the asphalt to make an aggressive but cleaner move, and on the final lap, Di Giannantonio carved past Alex Marquez to grab P4.
While there was plenty to get stuck into in that battle, the headlines were at the front. After narrowly missing out on a debut win in Brno, Ogura only had to wait seven days longer to stand on the top step for the first time in MotoGP. An extraordinary performance at the Cathedral. Japan’s rising star has arrived in the top class of motorcycle racing, and it’s a win that sees Ogura sit just 25 points off the championship lead.
A lead that is now held by Martin after his P3, as Sprint winner Fernandez comes home in P2 to deliver Trackhouse a dream double 1-2 in Assen. What a weekend for the American outfit. And apart from Bezzecchi’s Sunday DNF, a weekend where Aprilia showed real speed and authority.
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As mentioned, Diggia battled hard to take the chequered flag in P4, with Alex Marquez putting in a heroic effort to round out the top five. After his Barcelona crash, and then his big Friday crash here in Assen, that’s an incredible ride from the #73.
Marc Marquez ended the Grand Prix in P6, but a post-race penalty for exceeding track limits on the final lap saw the reigning World Champion drop one position, meaning Bastianini was promoted to P6. For the #93, with the Sachsenring up next, picking up a P6 in the Sprint and a P7 in the Grand Prix, plus sitting 40 points back while in ‘eco’ mode, isn’t a terrible weekend at the office.
Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) got everything and more out of the Yamaha this weekend in Assen, the Frenchman was a commendable P8 ahead of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).
Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) was 11th, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) earned some points in P12, as Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and wildcard Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing) close out the points at the Dutch GP.
Wow. What a day. One that feels very significant in the championship chase. A weekend off now beckons before we head to Marc Marquez territory: the Sachsenring. The last Grand Prix before the summer break, and one where it’s Martin arriving as the championship frontrunner. Seven points split the 2024 World Champion and Bezzecchi, with the chasing pack swarming.
See you in Germany for more.
David Alonso won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Colombian rider won the 22-lap race by 0.024 second.
Manuel Gonzalez was the runner-up on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate, Senna Agius was a close third.
Izan Guevara finished fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Ivan Ortola took fifth on his QJMOTOR – Xeramic – MSI Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 15th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 185.5 points, 57.5 ahead of Izan Guevara who has 128 points. Senna Agius is third with 123 points.
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Alonso vs Gonzalez vs Agius lights up the Cathedral. Colombia beats Spain by 0.024s, as Australia finish just 0.2s adrift in a Moto2 Assen stunner.
A Moto2 Assen battle for the ages. David Alonso (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team) vs Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) vs Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP). A victory battle right out of the Cathedral’s top drawer, a fight that was settled at the final chicane, and an encounter that was won by Colombia. Alonso beat Gonzalez to the flag by just 0.024s to clinch his first win since the 2025 Hungarian GP, with Agius just 0.234s away in P3.
From the front row, it was Alberto Ferrandez (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) who led the field for the first time, and it was teammate Izan Guevara who also got the better of Alonso into Turn 1. The Colombian was P3, as Agius made a solid start from P6 – the Australian was P4 on the opening lap, one place ahead of Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team).
It was all change at the end of Lap 2 though. Guevara hit the front, Alonso carved his way through on Ferrandez too, and then Holgado grabbed a lovely two-for-one deal at the final chicane to pocket P3. And a lap later at the Geert Timmer chicane, Holgado led having got through on teammate Alonso and then Guevara.
On Lap 3, Celestino Vietti’s (HDR SpeedRS Team) race ended with a crash at Turn 10, which further dented his championship hopes in what’s been a bruising weekend for the Italian.
Back at the front, having sat behind teammate Holgado for a few laps, Alonso struck to retake the lead on Lap 6. An immediate fastest lap by the polesitter and going onto Lap 8, Alonso stretched his lead to 0.6s over Holgado, Guevara, Gonzalez, Agius, and Brno winner Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Xeramic – MSI). And at this stage, as well as Alonso, the championship leader was making moves. Gonzalez carved his way up to P2, and shortly after, Agius shoved past Holgado to climb into P3.
By Lap 15, some relentless pace from Gonzalez saw the #18 reel in the #80. And on Lap 17 of 22, the door opened for Gonzalez to lead following a small Alonso mistake at Turn 5 – while at the same time, Agius was now less than a second away from the lead. The Aussie was 0.8s faster than the top two on Lap 17, and after setting the last lap of the race on Lap 18, Agius made it a six-wheeler in the victory fight.
This was some unbelievable pace from Agius, and sure enough, he struck for P2 on Lap 18. However, a mistake on the next lap coming through Turn 7 saw him lose crucial ground while he was hunting Gonzalez, and it was a small error that allowed Alonso to come back through.
Two to go. The top three split by 0.3s. Gonzalez vs Alonso vs Agius. And the blue touch paper was lit on the penultimate lap at the Geert Timmer chicane. Alonso lunged, Gonzalez defended, and as Agius tried to get both of them coming out of the chicane, Alonso was out of shape, which sat up Agius, and that allowed Gonzalez to keep the lead heading onto the final lap.
A final chicane fight for the win, anyone? Gonzalez, holding onto the lead, understandably went ultra defensive, as Alonso – who had a big moment at Turn 11 – rode around the outside of the title chase leader going into the chicane.
Then it was all about the exit. Agius, attempting to get a phenomenal run out of the chicane and pounce, got blocked off by teammate Gonzalez, then lost the rear trying to get the power down, and on the run to the line, Alonso held off Gonzalez by 0.024s to win for the first time since the 2025 Hungarian GP, with Agius just 0.234s adrift of the 25 points.
Guevara picked up important points in P4, but the Spaniard loses more ground in the championship to Gonzalez ahead of the German GP. Ortola completed the top five, with Holgado eventually seven seconds off the win in P6. Adrian Huertas (Italtrans Racing Team) collects his equal-best Moto2 result in P7, Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) comes home in P8, with home hero Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) collecting a top 10 in front of the Dutch crowd in P9.
Ferrandez earned his second top 10 of the season with a P10 finish, and it’s double Dutch delight in terms of points scoring rides for the home riders after Zonta van den Goorbergh (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team) finishes P13.
Onto the Sachsenring we go then. What a race, what a weekend in Moto2. More of the same in Germany please!
Quarterley Racing’s Nathan Gouker topped Sunday’s MotoAmerica Talent Cup warmup session at Ridge Motorsports Park. Team Roberts’ Kensei Matsudaira was second, Team Hammer’s Jake Paige was third, Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane was fourth and Sawyer Lafayette Racing’s Sawyer Lafayette completed the top five.
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Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim topped Sunday’s MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike warmup session at Ridge Motorsports Park. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was second, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s JD Beach was third, Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen was fourth and OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly completed the top five.
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Rahal Ducati Moto with Droplight’s Kayla Yaakov set the fastest time Sunday in the MotoAmerica Supersport warmup at Ridge Motorsports Park. Rahal Ducati Moto with Desnuda Organic Tequila’s Josh Herrin was second, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse’s Darryn Binder was third, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Joshua Hayes was fourth, and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis rounded out the top five.
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BPR Racing Yamaha’s Andy DiBrino set the fastest time Sunday in the MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan warmup at Ridge Motorsports Park with a lap of 1:45.685. BPR Racing Yamaha’s Bryce Kornbau was second, OrangeCat Racing’s Josh Herrin was third, Saddlemen Race Development’s James Rispoli was fourth and Rodio Racing’s Gus Rodio completed the top five.
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Editorial Note: Bodie Paige, a winning MotoAmerica Twins Cup racer, finished second and third in his first two Kicker AFT Singles appearances.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reigning Grand National Champion scored a desperately needed victory with a flawless ride in Saturday night’s Super.com Lima Half-Mile II presented by Drag Specialties, Round 9 of the Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing,
Daniels’ third-career win at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, provided both his title defense and his confidence a massive boost at just the right time – a fact doubled up by the contrasting misfortune of Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R), who had streaked his way to the top of the Mission AFT SuperTwins title standings one day earlier.
Rather, Daniels’ challenge came from Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), who rebounded from his own bout of bad luck on Friday.
Kopp launched into second from Row 2 at the start of the Main Event and spent the majority of the subsequent ten minutes pushing Daniels from close behind, searching for a line or a move that would allow him to steal the lead the entire time.
With around a minute to go, Kopp decided he could wait no longer and took a gamble that failed to pay off. That gave the Estenson Racing star nearly a second worth of padding as the race neared its conclusion.
A tight grouping of four lappers offered the Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson rookie one final hope, but instead it sealed the deal as Daniels carved a neater path through the slower riders.
Daniels stormed past the stripe 1.583 seconds up on Kopp to claim his second win of 2026 and his first in his last six outings.
“It was a super tough Main Event,” Daniels said. “The first Lima I ever won, I just kind of ran away with it, and it was more or less easy. You don’t really have a lot of those in your career, as I’m learning. Leading the whole Lima Half-Mile is so tough. Kody has been riding so good this year, and he was riding so good yesterday… I think he would have won if he didn’t have his mechanical. I definitely wanted to answer today. I wanted to answer for a long time. It’s been a long couple rounds for the whole team. We made some good headway tonight.
“This one is tough. It’s a little bitter. It was a tough day for the whole pit area. We don’t take it lightly. We know what we’re signing up for, and it’s not easy. I want to keep all the riders who had some falls in our thoughts and dedicate this one to them.”
Meanwhile, Bauman, who came into the day with a record-tying sixth straight win in his sights, got away in third and ran right with Daniels and Kopp approximately a third of the way into the race.
At that point he dropped off the chase. He was then tracked down and overtaken by Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) just prior to half-distance and had Jeffrey Carver (No. 123 Happy Trails Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) on his tail as well.
It only got worse – much worse – from there, as Bauman was forced out of the race altogether with a mechanical issue with around two minutes left on the clock. He was ultimately credited with 14th position.
Fisher continued on to complete his double-podium weekend, while fourth went to a charging Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), who edged mentor Carver for the spot.
Chad Cose (No. 49 Parker Racing/Pro Roofing Yamaha MT-07) finished in sixth, while Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke), Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet), Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07), and Logan Mcgrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/Ryan Varnes Racing KTM 790 Duke) rounded out the top ten, respectively.
Naturally, the results had a dramatic effect on the Grand National Championship as it opened its second half. Kopp is now back in front, albeit by just a single point over Daniels (169-168). Bauman’s standing took a hit, slotting him down from first to third. That said, he remains well within striking distance just ten points removed from Kopp at 158.
In one fell swoop, KICKER AFT Singles king Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) redefined the depth of his domination over the class on multiple fronts – claiming his fifth win of the season, his fifth straight at Lima, and a record-setting 24th for his career – in a runaway performance Saturday night.
Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) challenged Drane in the Main’s opening stages, but the high-risk riding required just to keep things close proved unsustainable.
Tadman – who had crashed twice on the weekend in previous attempts to run with the Estenson Racing Yamaha ace – eventually dropped off the chase and down the order, while the effortlessly smooth Drane snaked away at the front.
In the end, Drane broke his tie with Kody Kopp for most wins in KICKER AFT Singles history with an overwhelming 4.525-second margin of victory at the track where he made his series debut in 2022.
Drane said, “I always dreamed of being the champion, and to do that last year was awesome. And now to be the winningest Singles rider is just amazing. I couldn’t have done it without my whole Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team. They backed me and believed in me the whole way.”
Drane’s long-time rival, Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), came home second, running down Tadman and leaving him in his roost right around the race’s halfway point.
Tadman was also overhauled by the prodigious Australian, Bodie Paige (No. 165 BS Ranch/RWR/American Honda CRF450R), who finished off his Drane-like Progressive AFT debut with his second podium in as many attempts.
Tadman’s descent ended with a respectable fourth, while Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F) picked up his first top-five since scoring a breakthrough win at DAYTONA back in March.
Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Jordan Beaulac (No. 156 Picotte Motosport/Dofralex GASGAS MC 450F), and Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Honda CRF450R) completed the race’s top ten in that order.
Drane’s third straight victory of ‘26 also blew open the championship fight, which he now leads by a mammoth 37 points (180-143). That gap is to Saathoff, who slipped back past Tadman (140) to reclaim control of second in the title fight following nine of 16 rounds.
Note: AMA Pro Racing earlier announced the tragic passing of Dan Bromley following an on-track incident during the event. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.
Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track will be in action on Independence Day with the first Mile of the 2026 season, the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, on Saturday, July 4th.
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How to Watch
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.
FOX Sports coverage of the Super.com Lima Half-Mile I, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, July 5, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The Lima Half Mile II will air the following Sunday, July 12, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
Tiffanie Vo topped the MotoAmerica Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. warmup session on Sunday with a best lap of 2:15.750 at Ridge Motorsports Park. Jasmine Noelle was second, followed by Brianna Cutler in third, Bryanna Everitt in fourth and Sany Max in fifth.
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Twenty-year-old Harrison Voight put the final gloss on a sensational season to wrap up the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) at Queensand Raceway on Sunday, June 28.
Voight’s second place finish in the opening 16-lap race behind Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati) was enough to build an unassailable lead in the SW-Motech Superbike class over McMartin Racing Ducati teammate Josh Waters, making him the second youngest Superbike champion since 1989.
Faced with a wet track in race two, Voight, with one eye on the continuation of his European Moto2 campaign next weekend, opted to remain on the sidelines as veteran Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati) scored a stirring win.
Voight finished the five-round Superbike title on 218pts ahead of Waters (208pts) and the fast-finishing Halliday (177pts).
“It felt great to get it done in the first race,” said Voight. “It’s been a nerve-wracking week and I’ve felt all the emotions.
“A big thank you to everyone who has helped me get here over the last couple of years.
“When I started road racing I idolised the likes of Josh Waters, and he’s helped me a lot as a teammate over the last two years.”
Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) got the holeshot in race one, with Allerton and Halliday slotting into second and third as Voight also started to get a real hurry along as well – he set a new lap record of 1:07.093 on lap three.
Allerton was shuffled back to fourth position a few laps later, and on lap eight Halliday and Voight finally broke Jones’ resolve to make their way to the sharp end of the pack.
That set the tone for the balance of the 16-lapper – with the championship-winning Voight the biggest beneficiary – with Waters finishing in fourth ahead of Allerton, JJ Nahlous (Yamaha Racing Team), Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools Racing Yamaha) and Anthony West (DesmoSport Ducati).
It was Halliday’s fifth Superbike victory, following on from his fifth career pole position on Sunday.
A notable absence from race one was John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha), who was grounded by engine gremlins that also kept him out of race two.
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It was a case of déjà vu for Allerton, who won the corresponding race in wet conditions last season.
But it certainly wasn’t a cake walk in the greasy conditions, with Superbike rookie Olly Simpson (DesmoSport Ducati) checking out from the start.
It took Allerton until lap 14 to pass Simpson en route to his 28th Superbike victory, with Jones claiming bronze from Waters, Halliday, Dunker, New Zealander Morgan McLaren-Wood (MotoGO Yamaha) and Nahlous.
McLaren-Wood was a revelation, circulating as high as third before running wide at turn three and dropping back.
Dunker finished fourth in the championship on 175pts from Allerton (171pts), Jones (165pts), Nahlous (153pts) and Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha, 142pts).
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AMA Pro Racing mourns the loss of American Flat Track competitor Dan Bromley, who passed following an on-track incident during Saturday’s Lima Half-Mile in Lima, Ohio. AMA Pro Racing and the American Flat Track community extend our deepest condolences to Dan’s family, friends, teammates, fellow competitors, and all who knew him.
A third-generation flat track racer from Warrington, Pennsylvania, Bromley built one of the most respected resumes in the paddock. He was the 2018 AFT Singles champion and the 2025 AFT AdventureTrackers champion, and his career reflected the consistency, versatility, and determination that define the best of flat track.
“Few families have contributed more to the spirit and strength of flat track than the Bromley’s,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “Dan carried that legacy with talent, humility, and a genuine love for the people around him. He was a true champion in every sense of the word. He earned respect as a racer, but his impact reached far beyond results on the track. His presence in the paddock made our sport better, and his loss will be felt across the entire flat track community. On behalf of AMA Pro Racing, we send our sincere condolences to the Bromley family during this difficult time.”
Information regarding memorial arrangements and any further updates will be communicated when appropriate.
More from a press release issued by AMA:
AMA Mourns the Passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is deeply saddened by the passing of AMA Assistant Track Racing Manager Dan Bromley, who passed away Saturday, July 27, following a racing incident that took place during the American Flat Track Lima Half-Mile II, in Lima, Ohio.
Dan was a valued and beloved member of the AMA team and a talented and passionate flat track racer. As Assistant Track Racing Manager he brought dedication and expertise to the job. On the track, he embodied the spirit that defines flat track racing — grit, skill, and an unshakeable love for two wheels.
He will be deeply missed by his colleagues, the racing community, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The AMA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Bromley family during this incredibly difficult time.
Ai Ogura won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Japanese rider won the 26-lap race by 2.004 seconds.
His teammate, Raul Fernandez was the runner-up.
Polesitter, Jorge Martin placed third on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio crossed the finish line fourth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Alex Marquez took fifth on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi crashed his Aprilia RS-GP, costing him the lead in the World Championship standings.
Jorge Martin leads the championship with 193 points, 7 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi who has 186 points. Fabio Di Giannantonio is third with 177 points.
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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Golden Ai: Ogura clinches maiden MotoGP victory as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen.For the first time since 2004, a Japanese rider stands on the top step of a MotoGP podium in a drama-filled Dutch GP.
Makoto Tamada, 2004 Japanese Grand Prix. 22 years ago, MotoGP witnessed its most recent Japanese winner… until today. A rapidly rising star from the land of the rising sun stood tallest at the Cathedral of Speed in 2026, as Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) clinched a maiden MotoGP victory in a highly dramatic Tissot Grand Prix of the Netherlands. Raul Fernandez came home second to see SuperFile Trackhouse celebrate a double 1-2 in Assen, as a P3 for Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) sees the #89 climb to the summit of the World Championship after teammate Marco Bezzecchi, who has gone to the hospital for further checks, suffers an early DNF following a rapid Turn 15 crash.
THE OPENING EXCHANGES
From pole, Martin didn’t hold onto the lead into Turn 1 after Ogura’s fast start from the middle of the front row, but on the cut back out of the opening corner, Martin powered back past the lead the Grand Prix. Ogura and Fernandez were P2 and P3, as Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) passed Bezzecchi on Lap 1.
A royal rumble battle was unfolding on Lap 2, with Martin enjoying some free space in the lead of the Grand Prix. It was Trackhouse vs Trackhouse for P2 at the first corner, and as the duo battled, through came Marc Marquez in the intense battle for P2. Ogura was the one to lose out though, the Japanese rider was shuffled down to P5, behind Fernandez, Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi, before huge drama unfolded at the end of Lap 2.
Bezzecchi, through the ferociously fast Turn 15 of Ramshoek, lost the front while sat behind Marc Marquez. No chance of saving it. The Italian was down the road in a big way, and while the main point was that Bez was relatively alright after a huge off, it was a third Sunday in a row where the pre-race championship leader would score zero points. Disaster for Bez and Aprilia.
FERNANDEZ CHASES, FIGHTING UNFOLDS
Back on track, Fernandez was reeling in Martin at a rapid rate of knots. Marc Marquez was holding P3 for the time being, but Ogura was swarming. The Japanese rider needed to get past the reigning World Champion as soon as possible, and Ogura did what he needed to do. But the Sprint silver medallist had over two seconds to make up to teammate Fernandez and leader Martin.
While Ogura got the better of Marc Marquez, we then strapped in for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) vs Marc Marquez, with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) enjoying a VIP ticket to the show in P6. A handful of lunges, then re-overtakes from the 2027 factory Ducati teammates were a treat for the eyes, but it was a scrap that saw third place Ogura quickly scamper to a three-second lead over the trio. And it also meant that Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) were joining the P4 party.
Right, where were we in the fight at the front? Fernandez was sitting 0.3s behind Martin, with Ogura galloping towards the two other riders on circuit who are in the Aprilia stable. The deficit by Lap 12 of 26 was cut to 1.2s, as attention then returned to the fight further back.
ACOSTA AND PECCO DNF
Acosta, keeping tabs on the Ducati Lenovo duo, suddenly ran wide at Turn 1 and began to cruise. Was it a physical problem, or was it another technical problem? We’d find out soon enough, but before we did, Pecco then encountered a technical problem on his Desmosedici to see the Italian roll into pit lane. Two big hitters out of the top six.
In Acosta’s case, serious right-hand discomfort caused the #37 to pull in and retire from the Grand Prix. Pre-German GP surgery looks like it’s scheduled for the Spanish star.
Then, a small dose of drama was thrown in the direction of Ogura. Around Turn 3, the rear ride height device was clearly stuck in its position and having just set the fastest lap of the Grand Prix to get right on the rear wheel of the top two, Ogura lost crucial ground again. Thankfully, for Ogura anyway, the #79 managed to release the ride height device, and a lap later, the battle for P1 lit up the Cathedral.
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Fernandez pounced on Lap 17 at the Geert Timmer chicane to demote Martin to P2, and then on the anchors into Turn 1, Ogura followed his teammate through on the #89.
Biding his time, it was Lap 20 before Ogura decided to strike on teammate Fernandez. Turn 9, up the inside, clean as you like, job done. And straight away, Ogura began to stretch his legs. The gap at the start of Lap 22 was 0.9s, as Marc Marquez and Di Giannantonio went head-to-head at the Geert Timmer chicane.
On the first occasion, Di Giannantonio lunged underneath the #93 in what was a copy and paste from Marc Marquez vs Diggia’s boss, Valentino Rossi, in 2015. Both were wide, Marc Marquez over the gravel, Di Giannantonio across the blue and shortcutting, and it was a move that saw the Italian eventually get handed a Long Lap penalty for not losing sufficient time when shortcutting the final chicane.
Once Diggia completed his Long Lap penalty, he dropped right in behind Marc Marquez again, with the superb Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) now in P4.
Another Marc Marquez vs Di Giannantonio head-to-head at the chicane on the penultimate lap, anyone? Go on then. This time, the Italian kept it on the asphalt to make an aggressive but cleaner move, and on the final lap, Di Giannantonio carved past Alex Marquez to grab P4.
While there was plenty to get stuck into in that battle, the headlines were at the front. After narrowly missing out on a debut win in Brno, Ogura only had to wait seven days longer to stand on the top step for the first time in MotoGP. An extraordinary performance at the Cathedral. Japan’s rising star has arrived in the top class of motorcycle racing, and it’s a win that sees Ogura sit just 25 points off the championship lead.
A lead that is now held by Martin after his P3, as Sprint winner Fernandez comes home in P2 to deliver Trackhouse a dream double 1-2 in Assen. What a weekend for the American outfit. And apart from Bezzecchi’s Sunday DNF, a weekend where Aprilia showed real speed and authority.
YOUR ASSEN POINT SCORERS
As mentioned, Diggia battled hard to take the chequered flag in P4, with Alex Marquez putting in a heroic effort to round out the top five. After his Barcelona crash, and then his big Friday crash here in Assen, that’s an incredible ride from the #73.
Marc Marquez ended the Grand Prix in P6, but a post-race penalty for exceeding track limits on the final lap saw the reigning World Champion drop one position, meaning Bastianini was promoted to P6. For the #93, with the Sachsenring up next, picking up a P6 in the Sprint and a P7 in the Grand Prix, plus sitting 40 points back while in ‘eco’ mode, isn’t a terrible weekend at the office.
Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) got everything and more out of the Yamaha this weekend in Assen, the Frenchman was a commendable P8 ahead of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).
Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) was 11th, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) earned some points in P12, as Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and wildcard Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing) close out the points at the Dutch GP.
Wow. What a day. One that feels very significant in the championship chase. A weekend off now beckons before we head to Marc Marquez territory: the Sachsenring. The last Grand Prix before the summer break, and one where it’s Martin arriving as the championship frontrunner. Seven points split the 2024 World Champion and Bezzecchi, with the chasing pack swarming.
See you in Germany for more.
David Alonso won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Colombian rider won the 22-lap race by 0.024 second.
Manuel Gonzalez was the runner-up on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex and his teammate, Senna Agius was a close third.
Izan Guevara finished fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
Ivan Ortola took fifth on his QJMOTOR – Xeramic – MSI Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 15th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 185.5 points, 57.5 ahead of Izan Guevara who has 128 points. Senna Agius is third with 123 points.
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Alonso vs Gonzalez vs Agius lights up the Cathedral. Colombia beats Spain by 0.024s, as Australia finish just 0.2s adrift in a Moto2 Assen stunner.
A Moto2 Assen battle for the ages. David Alonso (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team) vs Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) vs Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP). A victory battle right out of the Cathedral’s top drawer, a fight that was settled at the final chicane, and an encounter that was won by Colombia. Alonso beat Gonzalez to the flag by just 0.024s to clinch his first win since the 2025 Hungarian GP, with Agius just 0.234s away in P3.
From the front row, it was Alberto Ferrandez (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) who led the field for the first time, and it was teammate Izan Guevara who also got the better of Alonso into Turn 1. The Colombian was P3, as Agius made a solid start from P6 – the Australian was P4 on the opening lap, one place ahead of Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team).
It was all change at the end of Lap 2 though. Guevara hit the front, Alonso carved his way through on Ferrandez too, and then Holgado grabbed a lovely two-for-one deal at the final chicane to pocket P3. And a lap later at the Geert Timmer chicane, Holgado led having got through on teammate Alonso and then Guevara.
On Lap 3, Celestino Vietti’s (HDR SpeedRS Team) race ended with a crash at Turn 10, which further dented his championship hopes in what’s been a bruising weekend for the Italian.
Back at the front, having sat behind teammate Holgado for a few laps, Alonso struck to retake the lead on Lap 6. An immediate fastest lap by the polesitter and going onto Lap 8, Alonso stretched his lead to 0.6s over Holgado, Guevara, Gonzalez, Agius, and Brno winner Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Xeramic – MSI). And at this stage, as well as Alonso, the championship leader was making moves. Gonzalez carved his way up to P2, and shortly after, Agius shoved past Holgado to climb into P3.
By Lap 15, some relentless pace from Gonzalez saw the #18 reel in the #80. And on Lap 17 of 22, the door opened for Gonzalez to lead following a small Alonso mistake at Turn 5 – while at the same time, Agius was now less than a second away from the lead. The Aussie was 0.8s faster than the top two on Lap 17, and after setting the last lap of the race on Lap 18, Agius made it a six-wheeler in the victory fight.
This was some unbelievable pace from Agius, and sure enough, he struck for P2 on Lap 18. However, a mistake on the next lap coming through Turn 7 saw him lose crucial ground while he was hunting Gonzalez, and it was a small error that allowed Alonso to come back through.
Two to go. The top three split by 0.3s. Gonzalez vs Alonso vs Agius. And the blue touch paper was lit on the penultimate lap at the Geert Timmer chicane. Alonso lunged, Gonzalez defended, and as Agius tried to get both of them coming out of the chicane, Alonso was out of shape, which sat up Agius, and that allowed Gonzalez to keep the lead heading onto the final lap.
A final chicane fight for the win, anyone? Gonzalez, holding onto the lead, understandably went ultra defensive, as Alonso – who had a big moment at Turn 11 – rode around the outside of the title chase leader going into the chicane.
Then it was all about the exit. Agius, attempting to get a phenomenal run out of the chicane and pounce, got blocked off by teammate Gonzalez, then lost the rear trying to get the power down, and on the run to the line, Alonso held off Gonzalez by 0.024s to win for the first time since the 2025 Hungarian GP, with Agius just 0.234s adrift of the 25 points.
Guevara picked up important points in P4, but the Spaniard loses more ground in the championship to Gonzalez ahead of the German GP. Ortola completed the top five, with Holgado eventually seven seconds off the win in P6. Adrian Huertas (Italtrans Racing Team) collects his equal-best Moto2 result in P7, Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) comes home in P8, with home hero Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) collecting a top 10 in front of the Dutch crowd in P9.
Ferrandez earned his second top 10 of the season with a P10 finish, and it’s double Dutch delight in terms of points scoring rides for the home riders after Zonta van den Goorbergh (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team) finishes P13.
Onto the Sachsenring we go then. What a race, what a weekend in Moto2. More of the same in Germany please!
