Davis Moves to Second Place in the AHRMA Vintage Cup Series Points Chase at GingerMan Raceway
(Elora, Tennessee) – Two weekends, plus four victories, multiplied by a unique big-twin Yamaha equals Jesse Davis.
Rounds 19 and 20 of the 2022 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Historic Cup Roadracing Series unfolded at GingerMan Raceway, in South Haven, MI, September 3 and 4 and for the second weekend in a row, Jesse Davis dominated the 2022 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.
The 2022 Vintage Cup, sponsored by RoadracingWorld.com, features the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class. Davis, from Long Beach, CA, won both rounds on his 1982 Yamaha XV920R.
Logistics issues at the track resulted in the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class, originally scheduled for late in the program on Saturday, being run early Sunday morning. This meant Davis, and the rest of the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight entrants would race twice on Sunday.
Davis led the first race from start to finish. Current points leader, Jeremy Maddrill, from Steger, IL, on his 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 was second, Russell Jordan, from Williamsburg, OH rounded out the podium on his 1982 Honda CB900F. George Hernandez, of Lutz, FL, took fourth on a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650 and Matt Esterline from Portage, Michigan, riding a 1977 Honda CB750F came in fifth.
“One of the cool things about AHRMA is being able to race one bike in several classes,” said Brian Larrabure, 2022 Chair of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “But racing twice in the same class, on the same day, and winning twice, is impressive.”
In a replay of the Sunday morning race, Davis again took and held the lead Sunday afternoon with Maddrill on his wheel. Davis held him off and took a second victory. Maddrill and Jordan repeated their second and third place finishes.
The two wins elevated Davis to second place in the Vintage Cup Challenge, shrinking Maddrill’s lead, and bringing the championship within striking distance for Davis.
“I’m extremely stoked to get through another challenging weekend. I was able to holeshot and get away in both races despite just enough drizzle to make you nervous, and unpredictable lapped traffic. We should have a real showdown for the championship in Alabama!” shared Davis.
AHRMA will be at Talladega Gran Prix in Munford, AL, October 1 and 2, with the season finale scheduled the following weekend at the Barber Vintage Festival.
The Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class is sponsored by International CBX Owners Association (ICOA).
AHRMA National Historic Cup Roadracing Series Vintage Superbike Heavy Weight – Vintage Cup Results
Sunday a.m., September 4, 2022
Jesse Davis, 1982 Yamaha XV920R, Long Beach, CA
Jeremy Maddrill, 1979 Kawasaki KZ650, Steger, IL
Russell Jordan, 1982 Honda CB900F, Williamsburg, OH
George Hernandez, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650, Lutz, FL
Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750F, Portage, MI
Sunday p.m., September 4, 2022
Jesse Davis, 1982 Yamaha XV920R, Long Beach, CA
Jeremy Maddrill, 1979 Kawasaki KZ650, Steger, IL
Russell Jordan, 1982 Honda CB900F, Williamsburg, OH
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.
The NEMRR Round 5 event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was highlighted by a Saturday evening fundraiser held in honor of racer Scott Briody to raise money for the Roadracing World Action Fund. This inaugural event raised $21,461 towards the purchase of Airfence and Alpina soft barriers, and supports a cause that was near and dear to both Scott Briody and the entire NEMRR paddock.
Over 100 riders and crew members participated in a BBQ, silent auction, live auction and cornhole tournament that carried well into the evening hours.
“We were floored by the generosity of both our community and all the companies who contributed to this event,” noted NEMRR president John Grush. “The strength of our racing family is incredible, and we’re grateful for all of the support for both Scott’s legacy and this fantastic cause.”
Scott Briody (34), R.I.P. Photo by Martin Hanlon, courtesy NEMRR.
Bidders participated both in person and via phone, and several private donors made contributions over and above those made for auction items. NEMRR would like to offer a special thanks to the following companies for donating auction items:
Antham Racing
Bauce Racing
Bison Track
BJ Worsham
DP Brakes
Dunlop
Eric Block
First Trax Sports Shop
Jena Bouchard
Martin Hanlon
MTAG Pirelli
MOTORACE/ Michelin
Pete Davis Services
Penguin Road Racing School
Plaistow PowerSports
Robert Near- Photographer
Sam Draiss Photography
Seacoast Sport Cycle
Souhegan Valley Motorsports
Steve Nogueira
Superbike Services 44
Superbike Supply
Tony’s Track Days
Turn One Graphics
Vanson Leathers
Woodcraft
This auction will be an annual event that honors Scott Briody and works together with the Roadracing World Action Fund. If your company or race team would like to be part of this event in 2023, please reach out to John Grush at [email protected]
Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made his long-awaited return to the track at the Misano Test. The goal was to do 40 laps and ride during the morning session only, and it was mission accomplished for the eight-time World Champion
There was plenty of positivity from Marquez in his interview (quotes below) and, as he did feel up to it, plenty for him to test. See more on Honda’s day below in the full report.
MARC MARQUEZ
How was it?
“Tests are never easy, even if you do a normal pre-season, when you arrive in Malaysia you feel tired and feel the speed of the MotoGP. Here was no different, it was even more difficult. The first run was impressive to feel the torque of the MotoGP bike, but then step by step I started to get faster and especially more comfortable. Riding in a good way. It’s true I already realised that to do a long or race distance I still need to work a lot and work on the muscles in the shoulder, but ok. Already on the second run I was already doing quite good lap times and we started to try new items for Honda and for the future. It’s an important test for me but also as important test for Honda.”
Marc Marquez was positive about his first time back on a MotoGP bike in months. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Is Honda on the right path for 2023?
“Honda is working a lot, they know and realise we’re in a difficult moment. Conditions in the test are very different to a race weekend, here now we have a lot of grip and rubber and we need to be careful what we try and what is what. But they are working, they are making a big effort an know they need to make a big change for 2023. They are about all the areas of the bike because to be competitive like the others you need to have a perfect bike.”
Are you riding the same as before?
“Of course before the operation I was riding in a different way. Still, now I feel it’s more a natural way, the arm was more in a natural way, especially in the left corners. But still I did two weeks in the gym, two days on the bike and then straight into MotoGP. The timing is quite tight and I still need to ride in a different way, more comfortable, and especially the consistency isn’t there, but it’s normal. I’m coming back from a big injury and even like this the lap times were there, but everyone is so fast at this test, they come in with another rhythm from a race weekend, but that’s not our target. Today our target was do these 40 laps, try to understand first of all how was my condition, which wasn’t that bad, and that’s why I tried the aero items, and tomorrow we’ll try to do more laps.”
Are you coming to Aragon?
“I don’t even know if I’ll ride tomorrow, or in Aragon! Today I rode only the morning to try and ride tomorrow, now we already have stuff to do, stretching and physio, to be allowed to ride tomorrow. We will see! We can’t decide today, can’t decide tomorrow and won’t decide on Thursday if I’ll ride in Aragon or not. We need to understand how the arm reacts.”
Ducati beat Aprilia to the top, Yamaha make steps forward at Misano
Bagnaia and Marini edge out Aleix Espargaro on Day 1 of the Misano Test, Quartararo reports key progress for Yamaha
Day 1 of the Official MotoGP™ Misano Test is done and dusted and topping the timesheets is San Marino GP winner Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) with a 1:31.292. But Tuesday – and the two-day test in general – is more than just looking at the timesheets, because Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made his long-awaited return to action and Yamaha rolled out a 2023 engine.
HONDA
Undoubtedly, the biggest news of the day was the return of Marc Marquez. After completing 39 laps ahead of the lunch break, the eight-time World Champion and his team decided to sit out the rest of the afternoon in order to be ready for Day 2 – a great sign that his comeback was a success. The other great sign is that it didn’t take long for the number 93 to start testing new parts for HRC, as the Japanese giants continue to focus on getting their 2023 package right.
Marc Marquez (93) riding a Repsol Honda RC213V fitted with new downwash scoops on the lower fairing. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marc Marquez, who finished 1.1s off the quickest time, was riding a black Repsol Honda with a new air intake, aero and downwash ducts on the side fairing, similar to what we’ve seen Ducati using for the past couple of seasons. The downwash ducts are believed to create some ground effect when the bike is on its side, giving more stability and more grip. It now looks like Honda are playing with this idea. In addition, Honda have another set of new side fairings just like the Aprilias that have the large, bulged-out side fairing that seems aimed at creating some ground effect similar to the way a floor does in F1.
One very notable thing to point out was HRC Test Rider Stefan Bradl testing a Kalex-built aluminium swingarm, as shown below. It’s a huge change for Honda as they have used their own in-house carbon swingarm for several years now.
Stefan Bradl (6) was seen testing a new Kalex-made swingarm. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Furthermore, Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) was running a brand-new, never seen air intake on one of his bikes. It’s a little wider and not quite as tall as the standard air intake, and differs from the one Marc Marquez was using too. As expected, there was plenty going on in the HRC ranks.
YAMAHA
As we heard ahead of the test, the Iwata factory have a new engine to try in Misano. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) – who completed 80 laps – used it on Tuesday and confirmed that it’s a positive step, which is good news for the Iwata factory. The title chase leader was sixth quickest on the opening day, just under three tenths away from main rival Bagnaia.
Fabio Quartararo (20) said the new engine from Yamaha was a step in the right direction. Photo courtesy Dorna.
A new chassis was also being put through its paces, while one of Franco Morbidelli’s (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) YZR-M1s was spotted with a new air intake. It’s possible that could be part of the 2023 engine package. Moreover, new wings were being tested, which seemed to be larger than those they have on the 2022 bike at the moment.
Franco Morbidelli tested a new fairing for Yamaha. Photo courtesy Dorna.
APRILIA
Aprilia Racing Test Rider Lorenzo Savadori has two bikes to test on Day 1, while it’s believed the Noale factory were testing some new wings. And talking of wings, Aprilia were back running the rear wing that we’ve seen appear a couple of times.
Aleix Espargaro (41) in action at Misano. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Both Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) and teammate Maverick Viñales took turns topping the times in the afternoon. Eventually, the Spaniards occupied P3 and P5 respectively at the end of play. Espargaro crashed unhurt at the tight, tricky Turn 14.
DUCATI
As strange as it sounds, there wasn’t too much to shout about in terms of updated parts in the Bologna stables on Tuesday. Visibly, anyway. Bagnaia did hint over the weekend that he didn’t think he would be testing too many new things, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t testing anything – far from it.
One thing that was noticed however was the sidepod wing extending down slightly further than the standard one Ducati have been using for some time.
Six Ducatis finished inside the top 10 with Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) second fastest, 0.181s off VR46 Academy colleague Bagnaia, while Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) – who crashed unhurt at Turn 15 – was the third quickest Desmosedici rider in P4.
KTM
Three-time World Champion and MotoGP™ Legend Dani Pedrosa was back on testing duties for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Spaniard was seen trying an updated seat and tail unit.
Dani Pedrosa (26) tested a new seat and tail section for KTM. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the quickest RC16 rider on track, the South African finished P11, 0.624s down on Bagnaia’s pace. After an impressive ride last time out, Raul Fernandez (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) was just 0.059s off Miguel Oliveira’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 1:32.336, but the Spaniard’s day was slightly blighted by a crash at Turn 14.
SUZUKI
With Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) sidelined through injury, 2022 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup winner Dominique Aegerter was given the opportunity to throw his leg over the GSX-RR. The Swiss rider ended the day just 2.6s away from Pecco’s pace; a very impressive performance. On the other side of the box, Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) was trying some cooling parts for the rear of the bike. The Spaniard finished P12 on the timesheets, 0.6s off top spot.
Dominique Aegerter got to ride Joan Mir’s Suzuki GSX-RR Tuesday. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Make sure you keep a keen eye on motogp.com and our social media channels throughout the day on Wednesday, because we can expect it to be another busy day on track. Simon Crafar will be live at 13:00 local time (GMT+2) for the latest updates, so be sure to tune in!
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy Dorna.
More, from a press release issued by Repsol Honda:
Marc Marquez rides the RC213V again
An encouraging first day for the Repsol Honda Team at the Misano Test as Marc Marquez returned to a MotoGP machine 100 days after his operation and Pol Espargaro showed his and the bike’s potential.
The Adriatic Coast produced another beautiful day as action resumed at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. It was a significant day as Marc Marquez made his return to the Repsol Honda Team for the first time since the Italian GP in late May. Starting just after 09:30 Local Time, the eight-time World Champion completed a brief first run to initially assess his right arm. With all signs being positive, he and the Repsol Honda Team switched into work mode and began their testing programme.
Completing a total of 39 laps before stopping for the day during the lunch break, the #93 ended his first day back on the bike with a best time of 1’32.395 – good enough for 11th on Sunday’s San Marino GP grid. Although lap times were not the focus, Marquez was sstill able to end the day 1.1s behind the fastest rider.
It was an equally positive day for Pol Espargaro who set a best lap of 1’31.707, some 1.1 seconds faster than his time from Q1 on Saturday. Limiting his running due to lingering pain in his right wrist from Sunday’s crash, the #44 was still able to complete 50 laps and stopped just before 16:30 Local Time. Espargaro and his team ran through a number of setting options and improve his feeling aboard the Repsol Honda. Even with the limited laps, Espargaro was satisfied with the day.
Testing resumes tomorrow, Wednesday 07, at 09:00 Local Time. The Repsol Honda Team are aiming for another productive day before preparing for the Aragon GP and the flyaway races.
Marc Marquez
18TH 1’32.395
“After 100 days away, wow – these bikes are fast! It’s the same as when you arrive at the first test after winter, it takes you some time to adjust. It was really good to be back, to ride this bike again and to be with my team. Step by step I felt faster and more comfortable, but I need to work more to gain the strength for longer runs. I was able to try some items for Honda after a few runs because I was feeling good. Honda is working a lot, it’s clear. Our target today wasn’t times, it was to do 40 laps and understand our situation. We decided to stop early to try and ride tomorrow. Tonight, I will do a lot of work with physio, ice and stretching to help with the recovery of the arm.”
Pol Espargaro
NINTH 1’31.707
“On Monday I woke up with a lot of swelling in my rest, but with a lot of ice I have been able to ride today. It’s not as many laps as I would normally do because I am aiming to also ride tomorrow. Even with less laps we have been able to find out some good things, we worked a lot on finding the differences between Qatar and now. It looks like we have found something that could help us get our speed back a bit. The real test for this will be when we arrive in Aragon, but for now it’s good to be on the bike and making laps.”
More, from a press release issued by Mooney VR46 Racing Team:
MARINI AND BEZZECCHI AMONG THE FASTEST AT MISANO TEST
Both riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team improve their best lap time of the weekend finishing second and 7th in the combined standings
Misano Adriatico (Italy), September 6th 2022 – Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi are protagonists at the official MotoGP test in Misano Adriatico, the last of the season and on the eve of the Aragon GP for the 15th race of the 2022. Both very fast on the Ducati Desmosedici GP, respectively closed in P2 and P7 in the combined standings, thus improving the performances obtained during the GP just ended.
Strengthened by the fourth place in the race and working on the setting to face the end of the season as best he can, Luca scores a best lap time of 1.31.473 and is only two tenths of a second behind the fastest of the day (1.31.292, Bagnaia) after completing 45 laps.
Positive feelings, 38 laps and steps forward on the set-up also for Marco who set a best of 1.31.591, fastest rookie on the track with a gap of three tenths from the top of the combined.
Luca Marini
A positive test, we haven’t tried so much, just some ideas that came to us during the race GP and that we didn’t have time to test. From the start this morning I had a better feeling, I was fast and consistent. The pace, with a used rear tire, is also very good and I am satisfied. The track conditions were completely different from the race: in the morning I felt at ease, while in the afternoon with a lot of rubber it was difficult to give real and objective feedback. We take full advantage of this step forward at Aragon.
Marco Bezzecchi
A beautiful day: we tested several new settings that I would have liked to try already during the GP, but in free practices it is always difficult to find time. In any case, we made a good step from the GP, the pace was better today and even faster. I fixed those corners where I was struggling and a good lap time came out at the end. I wasn’t 100% in braking, we didn’t understand how to fix the problem and then also sector four in the two fast corners before the straight. We go to Aragon to do well. Pablo Nieto, Team Manager
An interesting and at the same time demanding day. We did a lot of laps, we focused on the set-up and riding and we are satisfied with what we have done. The lap times are very good, especially with used tires, Luca and Marco have made a further step compared to the race GP and we are ready to tackle the Aragon track, one of the most complicated on the calendar.
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki ECSTAR:
FINAL TEST OF THE SEASON PROVES POSITIVE FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR
Alex Rins: 12th – 1’31.936 – +0.644
Dominique Aegerter: 27th – 1’33.907 – +2.615
Team Suzuki Ecstar completed the Misano Test on Tuesday with positive steps found for Alex Rins and Dominique Aegerter enjoying a new experience trying the GSX-RR.
The focus and main priority for Rins was comparing some new hardware, as well as a bit of suspension testing and confirm fairing options, working to find improvements ahead of the final races of the season. He put in a total of 53 laps around the Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli on and reported a positive outcome from the work done by himself and the team.
For Aegerter, the thrilling experience left him impressed with the speed and power of the GSX-RR, but it also proved interesting for the Suzuki squad, who could get yet another perspective on the feel and handling of their bike.
The team have now completed their items list and will not participate in tomorrow’s test.
Alex Rins:
“Today went smoothly and I found it helpful. I only rode in the morning, and we managed to try all the items that we wanted to, and we now feel clearer about the things that could be useful to us in the next races. It also clarified for us that we had made good choices earlier in the season. We felt it was better not to ride in the afternoon because we finished the programme and there was no need to take any unnecessary ‘risk’. I’m looking ahead to Aragon now, and I’m excited to ride there in front of a home crowd.”
Dominique Aegerter:
“It’s difficult to put into words; it’s just been an amazing experience. Thanks again to Suzuki for letting me ride their bike – and also my World Supersport team, Ten Kate, who have allowed me to take this opportunity. On my first lap I was so impressed with the power and grip, it was incredible. Then, when I got to the straight for the first time, I was screaming inside my helmet! I improved with each exit and it was great to work with these guys and to experience all the things the GSX-RR has to offer.”
Livio Suppo – Team Manager:
“It was a positive day; Alex found some things that could help him in the remaining races and we feel pretty positive. Of course, our goal is to get strong results in the next rounds. A good target would be fifth place in the championship, and that would be a nice way to stay motivated. Dominique did a very good job, only a few laps but reasonable times! Hopefully we’ll see Joan back with us in Aragon, and we should have an update about that in the next days.”
Ken Kawauchi – Technical Manager:
“We tried a couple of things in terms of hardware, originally planned for use in 2023, but obviously we brought it forward. We also worked on a different spec. of the rear device and some suspension options, and finally an aerodynamics comparison. We finished everything successfully today, so we will not test tomorrow. Thank you to Alex and Dominique for their hard work – for a first time on a MotoGP bike, Domi’s lap times were pretty good. We’re happy with this last test of the year.”
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP MAKE POWERFUL PROGRESS ON MISANO TEST DAY 1
Misano Adriatico (Italy), 6th September 2022
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli returned to action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today, keen to boost their overall performance. They finished the first day of the two-day IRTA Misano MotoGP Official Test in 6th and 14th place respectively in the combined timesheets.
6th FABIO QUARTARARO 1‘31.588 (FP1) / 43+37 LAPS
14th FRANCO MORBIDELLI 1‘32.048 (FP2) / 44+44 LAPS
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team returned to the scene of last weekend‘s San Marino GP, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for the first day of the two-day 2022 Official Misano MotoGP Test. Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli used today‘s two four-hour sessions to compare testing times. They secured 6th and 14th place respectively.
Quartararo was motivated to get to work this morning. Though he is in the middle of the fight for the 2022 championship title, his mind is already on his 2023 campaign. He had three bikes at his disposal: one with a new chassis, one with the prototype 2023 engine, and one 2022 race bike for comparison. He completed 43 laps in FP1 and 37 laps in FP2. His fastest time of the day was set in the morning. That 1‘31.588s lap put him in sixth place in the Day 1 Misano Test rankings, 0.296s from first.
Morbidelli had been disappointed to see his otherwise solid San Marino GP weekend cut short after only two laps of racing. However, focusing on the positive, the Italian was keen to spend the available track time of the Misano Test to further build on his improved feeling with the YZR-M1 as well as trying other testing items, including the prototype 2023 engine. He rode 44 laps in the morning and 44 laps in afternoon, setting a 1‘32.048s in FP2 to finish the test in 14th place, 0.756s from the top.
FABIO QUARTARARO
Today we had three bikes: one was the standard bike, one with a new chassis, and one with the first prototype 2023 engine. I had the chance to test all three bikes today. The new chassis was good, we will bring it to Aragon in any case, but I don’t know if we will try it there too. The first steps with the 2023 bike were good. It works pretty well in the areas of acceleration and top speed, so I’m happy. Considering that this is just the first step, I’m looking forward to the next engine improvement. Those were the two things I tested today: chassis and engine. I feel a bit better in the ’top area‘. This is a good step. It’s the first time that we really feel that we made an improvement. Yamaha are confident that they can improve a bit more, so hopefully they will do it.
FRANCO MORBIDELLI
Today was a smooth day. We managed to complete the programme. It was quite full, but we were able to go over every item with good precision, good runs, and good information. Also, the pace was quite steady to try stuff, so it was an interesting day. The new engine feels good. It’s very nice. It keeps the nice and mellow behaviour of the Yamaha ’on the bottom‘, in the higher gears and high rpms it develops quite a bit of speed.
Army Of Darkness Extends WERA/N2 Championship Points Lead with Win At Road Atlanta.
After a tumultuous 4-hour endurance race that was shortened by red flags, a controversial rain delay, and another red flag, AOD emerged from the chaos in the lead taking their first win of the season and extending the championship points lead with one race remaining in the season.
AOD’s usual rider line up of Ben Walters, Chris Peris and Cody Wyman was augmented by the addition of veteran superbike racer Geoff May.
AOD Lead Mechanic Melissa Berkoff observed, “It is always a pleasure to get to work with an analytical rider like Geoff. He comes to the bike with a wealth of experiences and he had some valuable feedback that not only helped with the race package for this weekend but helped the team with some new ideas.”
The race began with legendary champion Josh Hayes leading Hayden Gillim with AOD stalking in third. A series of red flags and unconventional weather delays jumbled the running order to see AOD jumping into first place with perfectly executed pit strategy and fast consistent riding by Peris and May. With May steadily extending the lead it looked like the race was heading to a final shootout between TSR and AOD but a rider bizarrely lying down next to the track ended the race early leaving AOD to extend their championship points lead.
Geoff May offered, “The bike was really good right out of the trailer and we worked to try to adapt the engine mapping and suspension set up from the last race at long, sweepy PittRace to the point-and-shoot Road Atlanta. I was familiar with the strengths and characteristics of the Pirelli slicks so we were really able to set the bike up to match the tires’ strengths. I, like many racers in the US, have watched AOD win championship after championship and it was a real pleasure to get to work with such a group of dedicated enthusiasts. I also really enjoyed getting to talk over riding strategies with Chris and Cody.”
With AOD having raced in the US since 1993 there are bound to be a lot of alumni racers. At Road Atlanta, all the top heavyweight teams had a AOD alum rider with Taylor Knapp at TSR and Josh Hayes at BHM.
AOD is sponsored by: Army of Darkness, Pirelli, Yamaha Champions Riding School, Yamaha, Industry13, Chicken Hawk, Wood Craft, Hindle, Supersprox, Thermosman, N2, WERA, Roadracing World.
With the same winning DNA the company had since its foundation and the same knowledge applied to any of the R-Series machines, Yamaha engineers have brought industry-leading technology to every performance accessory they’ve designed for over 40 years, and today those components are known as Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR®) parts.
GYTR Racing parts are designed in tandem with your Yamaha for unmatched integration, using state-of-the-art materials like carbon fibre and aircraft-grade aluminium. Once the design is complete, GYTR items undergo the highest level of performance and durability analysis. This makes GYTR accessories the only Yamaha-backed, expertly developed performance products – made specifically for your Yamaha, by Yamaha.
A 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
From the early days, GYTR technology has helped to propel Yamaha Racing Teams to many podiums and successes. Today the connection between motorsport activities development and customers has become even stronger, thanks to a reinforcement strategy to secure Yamaha Racing technology for each customer that is wanting to get the best out of their R-Series machine.
GYTR PRO SHOPS: from Racing to Customers
Winning World Championship titles is not the only ultimate goal. Yamaha is customer-centric, meaning that the brand always aims to offer customers the best service and experience. From that statement, in 2021 Yamaha created the GYTR PRO SHOPS concept: the first and only place that anyone from professional racers to track-day riders can go to for all of their racing needs. It’s where they can connect with racing experts and technicians, get their hands on high-specification components, and have their bikes tuned and customised to the highest level.
A 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
There are 17 GYTR PRO SHOPS today across Europe, aiming to expand to 25 within the coming months, and they are all connected to Racing programmes and delivering tailor made solutions for customers’ R1, R6, R7 and R3 bikes. From December 2022, those GYTR PRO SHOPS will be the only place to get the new 2023 R1 GYTR.
2023 R1 GYTR concept
The Yamaha R1 is a proven race bike, winning championships and races at the pinnacle of production bike racing, WorldSBK and national series around the world. Its unique, responsive CP4 engine offers linear torque with an excellent feel, while its distinctive chassis provides unrivalled handling, further enhanced by the KYB 43mm front forks. The IMU electronics package, ride-by-wire throttle, Brake Control and Engine Brake Management further amplifies the smooth riding experience.
The 43mm KYB front forks and Brembo front brake calipers of a 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
Like the R6 GYTR, the new 2023 R1 GYTR is made for racing. Designed for customers who are looking for performance and quality, the R1 GYTR is prepared specifically for track usage (not homologated for road usage). Built to be faster and more precise than ever, the R1 GYTR is the ultimate canvas to tailor your own superbike machine. Designed to offer an efficient package to track-day riders and racers, it comes only with necessary parts for the track and equipped with over 25 carefully selected GYTR parts and an Akrapovic muffler and link-pipe system.
Further benefits for riders include an improved power output and rideability, making it the perfect race bike for all levels of ability, with the performance refined across the rev range. The wide variety of options to adjust the ECU makes it easier to ride at your limit, boasting optimised gearing and agility thanks to a range of lightweight parts. In line with FIM Stock 1000 regulations, the R1 GYTR offers improved braking and aerodynamics with the ideal riding position to get the most from your experience. Its fully keyless and comes with a rear stand for greater convenience.
The 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1 comes with a 520 chain-and-sprockets kit, shark fin, swingarm stand receivers, a rear swingarm stand, and more. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
R1 GYTR Technical Highlights
ENGINE
• Akrapovic Race muffler and mid-pipe system
• AIS plug set
• Engine cover set
ELECTRONICS
• GYTR ECU
• Wiring harness
• PC interface cable
• GYTR ABS Emulator
• GYTR On/Off Switch
DRIVE SYSTEM
• 15/42T 520 sprockets
• GYTR R-Series 520 racing chain
CHASSIS
• BS R11 tires
• GYTR Racing Fuel Cap
• GYTR Stainless Steel Brake Line Set
• Calipers with GYTR steel piston kit
• Brembo Z04 brake pads
• Race handlebars
• Steering stoppers
• Shark Fin Rear Sprocket Guard
• Billet Front Brake Lever Guard
• Race Rear Set with reverse shifting option
• Rear stand hooks
• R-Series Racing Rear Stand
BODYWORK
• Complete Race Cowling Kit in primer white
• Racing screen
• GYTR Race seat
The combination of factory modifications, GYTR parts and GYTR PRO SHOP know-how is making the R1 GYTR faster and more fine-tuned than ever. The Yamaha experience doesn’t stop when a customer purchases their bike. GYTR PRO SHOP can offer much more: extra parts, tailor made settings (suspensions, engine, braking, etc.), tips for racing and track days.
For riders who always want more, Yamaha is releasing to the public a very special new racing components range: the GYTR PRO line.
The 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1 comes with rearsets that allow for a reversed shifting pattern. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
THE GYTR PRO line up: Closer than ever before to the R1 WorldSBK
After the historical Triple Crown in 2021, four Yamaha Racing teams are competing in the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha R1: the team Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took the world title with – Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK – as well as GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team, GIL Motorsport Yamaha WorldSBK Team and Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSBK Team. All bikes are equipped with GYTR parts to increase the R1’s performance, and components developed by Yamaha Racing engineers specifically for those machines racing at the highest level. Today, Yamaha offer those components, in limited quantities, to all Yamaha racers in GYTR PRO SHOPS.
So customers will be able to build an R1 with all the same parts as the R1 WorldSBK, using the new Yamaha GYTR PRO line up. Yamaha first gave a taste of this special parts line up with the R1 GYTR PRO VR46, offered to Valentino Rossi in 2021 using a combination of parts from GYTR and GYTR PRO future catalogues, and some premium components from Öhlins and Brembo.
There have been 400 parts developed for the total scope of the GYTR PRO line up, with targeted availability through the GYTR PRO SHOPS starting from April 2023.
Some of the key components of the GYTR PRO line up are:
• GYTR PRO Swingarm
• GYTR PRO large capacity and low gravity fuel tank
• GTTR PRO Carbon rear subframe
• GYTR PRO Triple clamp
• GYTR PRO Carbon cowling set
• GYTR Pro screen
• GYTR PRO Dashboard
• GYTR PRO Dash support
• GYTR PRO Handlebars
• GYTR PRO Handle bar switches
• GYTR PRO Marelli electronics (customised)
• GYTR PRO Airducts for brake calipers
• GYTR PRO Brake lines
• GYTR PRO Brembo wheel adaptors (front and rear) to fit in the Öhlins FGR400 front forks and the inverted swingarm
• GYTR PRO Clutch
• GYTR PRO Side steering damper with bracket and clamp
• GYTR PRO MB radiator
• GYTR PRO Akrapovic system
• GYTR PRO Brake lever protector
With such an exciting parts list, Yamaha could not resist demonstrating the know-how of Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOPS by building a few R1 GYTR PRO kitted bikes mirroring the R1 WorldSBK machine. A bike that customers can have built for themselves at their GYTR PRO SHOP.
The complete list of the full GYTR PRO line up and their price will be announced by the end of the year.
Jesse Davis (03) on his Yamaha V-Twin. Photo by Kevin McIntosh, courtesy AHRMA.
Davis Moves to Second Place in the AHRMA Vintage Cup Series Points Chase at GingerMan Raceway
(Elora, Tennessee) – Two weekends, plus four victories, multiplied by a unique big-twin Yamaha equals Jesse Davis.
Rounds 19 and 20 of the 2022 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Historic Cup Roadracing Series unfolded at GingerMan Raceway, in South Haven, MI, September 3 and 4 and for the second weekend in a row, Jesse Davis dominated the 2022 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Vintage Cup.
The 2022 Vintage Cup, sponsored by RoadracingWorld.com, features the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class. Davis, from Long Beach, CA, won both rounds on his 1982 Yamaha XV920R.
Logistics issues at the track resulted in the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class, originally scheduled for late in the program on Saturday, being run early Sunday morning. This meant Davis, and the rest of the Vintage Superbike Heavyweight entrants would race twice on Sunday.
Davis led the first race from start to finish. Current points leader, Jeremy Maddrill, from Steger, IL, on his 1979 Kawasaki KZ650 was second, Russell Jordan, from Williamsburg, OH rounded out the podium on his 1982 Honda CB900F. George Hernandez, of Lutz, FL, took fourth on a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650 and Matt Esterline from Portage, Michigan, riding a 1977 Honda CB750F came in fifth.
“One of the cool things about AHRMA is being able to race one bike in several classes,” said Brian Larrabure, 2022 Chair of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “But racing twice in the same class, on the same day, and winning twice, is impressive.”
In a replay of the Sunday morning race, Davis again took and held the lead Sunday afternoon with Maddrill on his wheel. Davis held him off and took a second victory. Maddrill and Jordan repeated their second and third place finishes.
The two wins elevated Davis to second place in the Vintage Cup Challenge, shrinking Maddrill’s lead, and bringing the championship within striking distance for Davis.
“I’m extremely stoked to get through another challenging weekend. I was able to holeshot and get away in both races despite just enough drizzle to make you nervous, and unpredictable lapped traffic. We should have a real showdown for the championship in Alabama!” shared Davis.
AHRMA will be at Talladega Gran Prix in Munford, AL, October 1 and 2, with the season finale scheduled the following weekend at the Barber Vintage Festival.
The Vintage Superbike Heavyweight class is sponsored by International CBX Owners Association (ICOA).
AHRMA National Historic Cup Roadracing Series Vintage Superbike Heavy Weight – Vintage Cup Results
Sunday a.m., September 4, 2022
Jesse Davis, 1982 Yamaha XV920R, Long Beach, CA
Jeremy Maddrill, 1979 Kawasaki KZ650, Steger, IL
Russell Jordan, 1982 Honda CB900F, Williamsburg, OH
George Hernandez, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650, Lutz, FL
Matt Esterline, 1977 Honda CB750F, Portage, MI
Sunday p.m., September 4, 2022
Jesse Davis, 1982 Yamaha XV920R, Long Beach, CA
Jeremy Maddrill, 1979 Kawasaki KZ650, Steger, IL
Russell Jordan, 1982 Honda CB900F, Williamsburg, OH
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.
NEMRR's Eric Wood (right, with microphone) and John Grush (holding art work) at the auction to honor Scott Briody and benefit the Roadracing World Action Fund. Photo courtesy NEMRR.
The NEMRR Round 5 event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was highlighted by a Saturday evening fundraiser held in honor of racer Scott Briody to raise money for the Roadracing World Action Fund. This inaugural event raised $21,461 towards the purchase of Airfence and Alpina soft barriers, and supports a cause that was near and dear to both Scott Briody and the entire NEMRR paddock.
Over 100 riders and crew members participated in a BBQ, silent auction, live auction and cornhole tournament that carried well into the evening hours.
“We were floored by the generosity of both our community and all the companies who contributed to this event,” noted NEMRR president John Grush. “The strength of our racing family is incredible, and we’re grateful for all of the support for both Scott’s legacy and this fantastic cause.”
Scott Briody (34), R.I.P. Photo by Martin Hanlon, courtesy NEMRR.
Bidders participated both in person and via phone, and several private donors made contributions over and above those made for auction items. NEMRR would like to offer a special thanks to the following companies for donating auction items:
Antham Racing
Bauce Racing
Bison Track
BJ Worsham
DP Brakes
Dunlop
Eric Block
First Trax Sports Shop
Jena Bouchard
Martin Hanlon
MTAG Pirelli
MOTORACE/ Michelin
Pete Davis Services
Penguin Road Racing School
Plaistow PowerSports
Robert Near- Photographer
Sam Draiss Photography
Seacoast Sport Cycle
Souhegan Valley Motorsports
Steve Nogueira
Superbike Services 44
Superbike Supply
Tony’s Track Days
Turn One Graphics
Vanson Leathers
Woodcraft
This auction will be an annual event that honors Scott Briody and works together with the Roadracing World Action Fund. If your company or race team would like to be part of this event in 2023, please reach out to John Grush at [email protected]
Marc Marquez (93) in action Tuesday during the post-race test at Misano. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marc Marquez returns at Misano
The number 93 steals the headlines on Day 1
Tuesday, 06 September 2022
Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made his long-awaited return to the track at the Misano Test. The goal was to do 40 laps and ride during the morning session only, and it was mission accomplished for the eight-time World Champion
There was plenty of positivity from Marquez in his interview (quotes below) and, as he did feel up to it, plenty for him to test. See more on Honda’s day below in the full report.
MARC MARQUEZ
How was it?
“Tests are never easy, even if you do a normal pre-season, when you arrive in Malaysia you feel tired and feel the speed of the MotoGP. Here was no different, it was even more difficult. The first run was impressive to feel the torque of the MotoGP bike, but then step by step I started to get faster and especially more comfortable. Riding in a good way. It’s true I already realised that to do a long or race distance I still need to work a lot and work on the muscles in the shoulder, but ok. Already on the second run I was already doing quite good lap times and we started to try new items for Honda and for the future. It’s an important test for me but also as important test for Honda.”
Marc Marquez was positive about his first time back on a MotoGP bike in months. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Is Honda on the right path for 2023?
“Honda is working a lot, they know and realise we’re in a difficult moment. Conditions in the test are very different to a race weekend, here now we have a lot of grip and rubber and we need to be careful what we try and what is what. But they are working, they are making a big effort an know they need to make a big change for 2023. They are about all the areas of the bike because to be competitive like the others you need to have a perfect bike.”
Are you riding the same as before?
“Of course before the operation I was riding in a different way. Still, now I feel it’s more a natural way, the arm was more in a natural way, especially in the left corners. But still I did two weeks in the gym, two days on the bike and then straight into MotoGP. The timing is quite tight and I still need to ride in a different way, more comfortable, and especially the consistency isn’t there, but it’s normal. I’m coming back from a big injury and even like this the lap times were there, but everyone is so fast at this test, they come in with another rhythm from a race weekend, but that’s not our target. Today our target was do these 40 laps, try to understand first of all how was my condition, which wasn’t that bad, and that’s why I tried the aero items, and tomorrow we’ll try to do more laps.”
Are you coming to Aragon?
“I don’t even know if I’ll ride tomorrow, or in Aragon! Today I rode only the morning to try and ride tomorrow, now we already have stuff to do, stretching and physio, to be allowed to ride tomorrow. We will see! We can’t decide today, can’t decide tomorrow and won’t decide on Thursday if I’ll ride in Aragon or not. We need to understand how the arm reacts.”
Ducati beat Aprilia to the top, Yamaha make steps forward at Misano
Bagnaia and Marini edge out Aleix Espargaro on Day 1 of the Misano Test, Quartararo reports key progress for Yamaha
Day 1 of the Official MotoGP™ Misano Test is done and dusted and topping the timesheets is San Marino GP winner Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) with a 1:31.292. But Tuesday – and the two-day test in general – is more than just looking at the timesheets, because Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made his long-awaited return to action and Yamaha rolled out a 2023 engine.
HONDA
Undoubtedly, the biggest news of the day was the return of Marc Marquez. After completing 39 laps ahead of the lunch break, the eight-time World Champion and his team decided to sit out the rest of the afternoon in order to be ready for Day 2 – a great sign that his comeback was a success. The other great sign is that it didn’t take long for the number 93 to start testing new parts for HRC, as the Japanese giants continue to focus on getting their 2023 package right.
Marc Marquez (93) riding a Repsol Honda RC213V fitted with new downwash scoops on the lower fairing. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Marc Marquez, who finished 1.1s off the quickest time, was riding a black Repsol Honda with a new air intake, aero and downwash ducts on the side fairing, similar to what we’ve seen Ducati using for the past couple of seasons. The downwash ducts are believed to create some ground effect when the bike is on its side, giving more stability and more grip. It now looks like Honda are playing with this idea. In addition, Honda have another set of new side fairings just like the Aprilias that have the large, bulged-out side fairing that seems aimed at creating some ground effect similar to the way a floor does in F1.
One very notable thing to point out was HRC Test Rider Stefan Bradl testing a Kalex-built aluminium swingarm, as shown below. It’s a huge change for Honda as they have used their own in-house carbon swingarm for several years now.
Stefan Bradl (6) was seen testing a new Kalex-made swingarm. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Furthermore, Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) was running a brand-new, never seen air intake on one of his bikes. It’s a little wider and not quite as tall as the standard air intake, and differs from the one Marc Marquez was using too. As expected, there was plenty going on in the HRC ranks.
YAMAHA
As we heard ahead of the test, the Iwata factory have a new engine to try in Misano. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) – who completed 80 laps – used it on Tuesday and confirmed that it’s a positive step, which is good news for the Iwata factory. The title chase leader was sixth quickest on the opening day, just under three tenths away from main rival Bagnaia.
Fabio Quartararo (20) said the new engine from Yamaha was a step in the right direction. Photo courtesy Dorna.
A new chassis was also being put through its paces, while one of Franco Morbidelli’s (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) YZR-M1s was spotted with a new air intake. It’s possible that could be part of the 2023 engine package. Moreover, new wings were being tested, which seemed to be larger than those they have on the 2022 bike at the moment.
Franco Morbidelli tested a new fairing for Yamaha. Photo courtesy Dorna.
APRILIA
Aprilia Racing Test Rider Lorenzo Savadori has two bikes to test on Day 1, while it’s believed the Noale factory were testing some new wings. And talking of wings, Aprilia were back running the rear wing that we’ve seen appear a couple of times.
Aleix Espargaro (41) in action at Misano. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Both Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) and teammate Maverick Viñales took turns topping the times in the afternoon. Eventually, the Spaniards occupied P3 and P5 respectively at the end of play. Espargaro crashed unhurt at the tight, tricky Turn 14.
DUCATI
As strange as it sounds, there wasn’t too much to shout about in terms of updated parts in the Bologna stables on Tuesday. Visibly, anyway. Bagnaia did hint over the weekend that he didn’t think he would be testing too many new things, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t testing anything – far from it.
One thing that was noticed however was the sidepod wing extending down slightly further than the standard one Ducati have been using for some time.
Six Ducatis finished inside the top 10 with Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) second fastest, 0.181s off VR46 Academy colleague Bagnaia, while Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) – who crashed unhurt at Turn 15 – was the third quickest Desmosedici rider in P4.
KTM
Three-time World Champion and MotoGP™ Legend Dani Pedrosa was back on testing duties for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the Spaniard was seen trying an updated seat and tail unit.
Dani Pedrosa (26) tested a new seat and tail section for KTM. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the quickest RC16 rider on track, the South African finished P11, 0.624s down on Bagnaia’s pace. After an impressive ride last time out, Raul Fernandez (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) was just 0.059s off Miguel Oliveira’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) 1:32.336, but the Spaniard’s day was slightly blighted by a crash at Turn 14.
SUZUKI
With Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) sidelined through injury, 2022 FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup winner Dominique Aegerter was given the opportunity to throw his leg over the GSX-RR. The Swiss rider ended the day just 2.6s away from Pecco’s pace; a very impressive performance. On the other side of the box, Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) was trying some cooling parts for the rear of the bike. The Spaniard finished P12 on the timesheets, 0.6s off top spot.
Dominique Aegerter got to ride Joan Mir’s Suzuki GSX-RR Tuesday. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Make sure you keep a keen eye on motogp.com and our social media channels throughout the day on Wednesday, because we can expect it to be another busy day on track. Simon Crafar will be live at 13:00 local time (GMT+2) for the latest updates, so be sure to tune in!
Alex Rins (42). Photo courtesy Dorna.
More, from a press release issued by Repsol Honda:
Marc Marquez rides the RC213V again
An encouraging first day for the Repsol Honda Team at the Misano Test as Marc Marquez returned to a MotoGP machine 100 days after his operation and Pol Espargaro showed his and the bike’s potential.
The Adriatic Coast produced another beautiful day as action resumed at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. It was a significant day as Marc Marquez made his return to the Repsol Honda Team for the first time since the Italian GP in late May. Starting just after 09:30 Local Time, the eight-time World Champion completed a brief first run to initially assess his right arm. With all signs being positive, he and the Repsol Honda Team switched into work mode and began their testing programme.
Completing a total of 39 laps before stopping for the day during the lunch break, the #93 ended his first day back on the bike with a best time of 1’32.395 – good enough for 11th on Sunday’s San Marino GP grid. Although lap times were not the focus, Marquez was sstill able to end the day 1.1s behind the fastest rider.
It was an equally positive day for Pol Espargaro who set a best lap of 1’31.707, some 1.1 seconds faster than his time from Q1 on Saturday. Limiting his running due to lingering pain in his right wrist from Sunday’s crash, the #44 was still able to complete 50 laps and stopped just before 16:30 Local Time. Espargaro and his team ran through a number of setting options and improve his feeling aboard the Repsol Honda. Even with the limited laps, Espargaro was satisfied with the day.
Testing resumes tomorrow, Wednesday 07, at 09:00 Local Time. The Repsol Honda Team are aiming for another productive day before preparing for the Aragon GP and the flyaway races.
Marc Marquez
18TH 1’32.395
“After 100 days away, wow – these bikes are fast! It’s the same as when you arrive at the first test after winter, it takes you some time to adjust. It was really good to be back, to ride this bike again and to be with my team. Step by step I felt faster and more comfortable, but I need to work more to gain the strength for longer runs. I was able to try some items for Honda after a few runs because I was feeling good. Honda is working a lot, it’s clear. Our target today wasn’t times, it was to do 40 laps and understand our situation. We decided to stop early to try and ride tomorrow. Tonight, I will do a lot of work with physio, ice and stretching to help with the recovery of the arm.”
Pol Espargaro
NINTH 1’31.707
“On Monday I woke up with a lot of swelling in my rest, but with a lot of ice I have been able to ride today. It’s not as many laps as I would normally do because I am aiming to also ride tomorrow. Even with less laps we have been able to find out some good things, we worked a lot on finding the differences between Qatar and now. It looks like we have found something that could help us get our speed back a bit. The real test for this will be when we arrive in Aragon, but for now it’s good to be on the bike and making laps.”
More, from a press release issued by Mooney VR46 Racing Team:
MARINI AND BEZZECCHI AMONG THE FASTEST AT MISANO TEST
Both riders of the Mooney VR46 Racing Team improve their best lap time of the weekend finishing second and 7th in the combined standings
Misano Adriatico (Italy), September 6th 2022 – Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi are protagonists at the official MotoGP test in Misano Adriatico, the last of the season and on the eve of the Aragon GP for the 15th race of the 2022. Both very fast on the Ducati Desmosedici GP, respectively closed in P2 and P7 in the combined standings, thus improving the performances obtained during the GP just ended.
Strengthened by the fourth place in the race and working on the setting to face the end of the season as best he can, Luca scores a best lap time of 1.31.473 and is only two tenths of a second behind the fastest of the day (1.31.292, Bagnaia) after completing 45 laps.
Positive feelings, 38 laps and steps forward on the set-up also for Marco who set a best of 1.31.591, fastest rookie on the track with a gap of three tenths from the top of the combined.
Luca Marini
A positive test, we haven’t tried so much, just some ideas that came to us during the race GP and that we didn’t have time to test. From the start this morning I had a better feeling, I was fast and consistent. The pace, with a used rear tire, is also very good and I am satisfied. The track conditions were completely different from the race: in the morning I felt at ease, while in the afternoon with a lot of rubber it was difficult to give real and objective feedback. We take full advantage of this step forward at Aragon.
Marco Bezzecchi
A beautiful day: we tested several new settings that I would have liked to try already during the GP, but in free practices it is always difficult to find time. In any case, we made a good step from the GP, the pace was better today and even faster. I fixed those corners where I was struggling and a good lap time came out at the end. I wasn’t 100% in braking, we didn’t understand how to fix the problem and then also sector four in the two fast corners before the straight. We go to Aragon to do well. Pablo Nieto, Team Manager
An interesting and at the same time demanding day. We did a lot of laps, we focused on the set-up and riding and we are satisfied with what we have done. The lap times are very good, especially with used tires, Luca and Marco have made a further step compared to the race GP and we are ready to tackle the Aragon track, one of the most complicated on the calendar.
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki ECSTAR:
FINAL TEST OF THE SEASON PROVES POSITIVE FOR TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR
Alex Rins: 12th – 1’31.936 – +0.644
Dominique Aegerter: 27th – 1’33.907 – +2.615
Team Suzuki Ecstar completed the Misano Test on Tuesday with positive steps found for Alex Rins and Dominique Aegerter enjoying a new experience trying the GSX-RR.
The focus and main priority for Rins was comparing some new hardware, as well as a bit of suspension testing and confirm fairing options, working to find improvements ahead of the final races of the season. He put in a total of 53 laps around the Misano World Circuit – Marco Simoncelli on and reported a positive outcome from the work done by himself and the team.
For Aegerter, the thrilling experience left him impressed with the speed and power of the GSX-RR, but it also proved interesting for the Suzuki squad, who could get yet another perspective on the feel and handling of their bike.
The team have now completed their items list and will not participate in tomorrow’s test.
Alex Rins:
“Today went smoothly and I found it helpful. I only rode in the morning, and we managed to try all the items that we wanted to, and we now feel clearer about the things that could be useful to us in the next races. It also clarified for us that we had made good choices earlier in the season. We felt it was better not to ride in the afternoon because we finished the programme and there was no need to take any unnecessary ‘risk’. I’m looking ahead to Aragon now, and I’m excited to ride there in front of a home crowd.”
Dominique Aegerter:
“It’s difficult to put into words; it’s just been an amazing experience. Thanks again to Suzuki for letting me ride their bike – and also my World Supersport team, Ten Kate, who have allowed me to take this opportunity. On my first lap I was so impressed with the power and grip, it was incredible. Then, when I got to the straight for the first time, I was screaming inside my helmet! I improved with each exit and it was great to work with these guys and to experience all the things the GSX-RR has to offer.”
Livio Suppo – Team Manager:
“It was a positive day; Alex found some things that could help him in the remaining races and we feel pretty positive. Of course, our goal is to get strong results in the next rounds. A good target would be fifth place in the championship, and that would be a nice way to stay motivated. Dominique did a very good job, only a few laps but reasonable times! Hopefully we’ll see Joan back with us in Aragon, and we should have an update about that in the next days.”
Ken Kawauchi – Technical Manager:
“We tried a couple of things in terms of hardware, originally planned for use in 2023, but obviously we brought it forward. We also worked on a different spec. of the rear device and some suspension options, and finally an aerodynamics comparison. We finished everything successfully today, so we will not test tomorrow. Thank you to Alex and Dominique for their hard work – for a first time on a MotoGP bike, Domi’s lap times were pretty good. We’re happy with this last test of the year.”
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP MAKE POWERFUL PROGRESS ON MISANO TEST DAY 1
Misano Adriatico (Italy), 6th September 2022
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli returned to action at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today, keen to boost their overall performance. They finished the first day of the two-day IRTA Misano MotoGP Official Test in 6th and 14th place respectively in the combined timesheets.
6th FABIO QUARTARARO 1‘31.588 (FP1) / 43+37 LAPS
14th FRANCO MORBIDELLI 1‘32.048 (FP2) / 44+44 LAPS
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team returned to the scene of last weekend‘s San Marino GP, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, for the first day of the two-day 2022 Official Misano MotoGP Test. Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli used today‘s two four-hour sessions to compare testing times. They secured 6th and 14th place respectively.
Quartararo was motivated to get to work this morning. Though he is in the middle of the fight for the 2022 championship title, his mind is already on his 2023 campaign. He had three bikes at his disposal: one with a new chassis, one with the prototype 2023 engine, and one 2022 race bike for comparison. He completed 43 laps in FP1 and 37 laps in FP2. His fastest time of the day was set in the morning. That 1‘31.588s lap put him in sixth place in the Day 1 Misano Test rankings, 0.296s from first.
Morbidelli had been disappointed to see his otherwise solid San Marino GP weekend cut short after only two laps of racing. However, focusing on the positive, the Italian was keen to spend the available track time of the Misano Test to further build on his improved feeling with the YZR-M1 as well as trying other testing items, including the prototype 2023 engine. He rode 44 laps in the morning and 44 laps in afternoon, setting a 1‘32.048s in FP2 to finish the test in 14th place, 0.756s from the top.
FABIO QUARTARARO
Today we had three bikes: one was the standard bike, one with a new chassis, and one with the first prototype 2023 engine. I had the chance to test all three bikes today. The new chassis was good, we will bring it to Aragon in any case, but I don’t know if we will try it there too. The first steps with the 2023 bike were good. It works pretty well in the areas of acceleration and top speed, so I’m happy. Considering that this is just the first step, I’m looking forward to the next engine improvement. Those were the two things I tested today: chassis and engine. I feel a bit better in the ’top area‘. This is a good step. It’s the first time that we really feel that we made an improvement. Yamaha are confident that they can improve a bit more, so hopefully they will do it.
FRANCO MORBIDELLI
Today was a smooth day. We managed to complete the programme. It was quite full, but we were able to go over every item with good precision, good runs, and good information. Also, the pace was quite steady to try stuff, so it was an interesting day. The new engine feels good. It’s very nice. It keeps the nice and mellow behaviour of the Yamaha ’on the bottom‘, in the higher gears and high rpms it develops quite a bit of speed.
Danny Eslick (69) and Patricia Fernandez (87) in action at the Milwaukee Mile in 2022. Photo by Cathy Drexler/Antique Motorcycle Club of America, courtesy BRL.
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Jonas Stein (123) leads Paul Germain (61), Tony Read (176), and Ross Tuffli (27X) during 250 GP Race One at Gingerman Raceway. Photo by Kevin McIntosh, courtesy AHRMA.
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Chris Peris (99) at speed on the Army of Darkness Yamaha YZF-R1 at Road Atlanta in 2022. Photo by AKHUGHES Sports Media, courtesy AOD.
Army Of Darkness Extends WERA/N2 Championship Points Lead with Win At Road Atlanta.
After a tumultuous 4-hour endurance race that was shortened by red flags, a controversial rain delay, and another red flag, AOD emerged from the chaos in the lead taking their first win of the season and extending the championship points lead with one race remaining in the season.
AOD’s usual rider line up of Ben Walters, Chris Peris and Cody Wyman was augmented by the addition of veteran superbike racer Geoff May.
AOD Lead Mechanic Melissa Berkoff observed, “It is always a pleasure to get to work with an analytical rider like Geoff. He comes to the bike with a wealth of experiences and he had some valuable feedback that not only helped with the race package for this weekend but helped the team with some new ideas.”
The race began with legendary champion Josh Hayes leading Hayden Gillim with AOD stalking in third. A series of red flags and unconventional weather delays jumbled the running order to see AOD jumping into first place with perfectly executed pit strategy and fast consistent riding by Peris and May. With May steadily extending the lead it looked like the race was heading to a final shootout between TSR and AOD but a rider bizarrely lying down next to the track ended the race early leaving AOD to extend their championship points lead.
Geoff May offered, “The bike was really good right out of the trailer and we worked to try to adapt the engine mapping and suspension set up from the last race at long, sweepy PittRace to the point-and-shoot Road Atlanta. I was familiar with the strengths and characteristics of the Pirelli slicks so we were really able to set the bike up to match the tires’ strengths. I, like many racers in the US, have watched AOD win championship after championship and it was a real pleasure to get to work with such a group of dedicated enthusiasts. I also really enjoyed getting to talk over riding strategies with Chris and Cody.”
With AOD having raced in the US since 1993 there are bound to be a lot of alumni racers. At Road Atlanta, all the top heavyweight teams had a AOD alum rider with Taylor Knapp at TSR and Josh Hayes at BHM.
AOD is sponsored by: Army of Darkness, Pirelli, Yamaha Champions Riding School, Yamaha, Industry13, Chicken Hawk, Wood Craft, Hindle, Supersprox, Thermosman, N2, WERA, Roadracing World.
Painted (right) and unpainted (left) examples of the 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
GYTR: Our Racing DNA
With the same winning DNA the company had since its foundation and the same knowledge applied to any of the R-Series machines, Yamaha engineers have brought industry-leading technology to every performance accessory they’ve designed for over 40 years, and today those components are known as Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR®) parts.
GYTR Racing parts are designed in tandem with your Yamaha for unmatched integration, using state-of-the-art materials like carbon fibre and aircraft-grade aluminium. Once the design is complete, GYTR items undergo the highest level of performance and durability analysis. This makes GYTR accessories the only Yamaha-backed, expertly developed performance products – made specifically for your Yamaha, by Yamaha.
A 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
From the early days, GYTR technology has helped to propel Yamaha Racing Teams to many podiums and successes. Today the connection between motorsport activities development and customers has become even stronger, thanks to a reinforcement strategy to secure Yamaha Racing technology for each customer that is wanting to get the best out of their R-Series machine.
GYTR PRO SHOPS: from Racing to Customers
Winning World Championship titles is not the only ultimate goal. Yamaha is customer-centric, meaning that the brand always aims to offer customers the best service and experience. From that statement, in 2021 Yamaha created the GYTR PRO SHOPS concept: the first and only place that anyone from professional racers to track-day riders can go to for all of their racing needs. It’s where they can connect with racing experts and technicians, get their hands on high-specification components, and have their bikes tuned and customised to the highest level.
A 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
There are 17 GYTR PRO SHOPS today across Europe, aiming to expand to 25 within the coming months, and they are all connected to Racing programmes and delivering tailor made solutions for customers’ R1, R6, R7 and R3 bikes. From December 2022, those GYTR PRO SHOPS will be the only place to get the new 2023 R1 GYTR.
2023 R1 GYTR concept
The Yamaha R1 is a proven race bike, winning championships and races at the pinnacle of production bike racing, WorldSBK and national series around the world. Its unique, responsive CP4 engine offers linear torque with an excellent feel, while its distinctive chassis provides unrivalled handling, further enhanced by the KYB 43mm front forks. The IMU electronics package, ride-by-wire throttle, Brake Control and Engine Brake Management further amplifies the smooth riding experience.
The 43mm KYB front forks and Brembo front brake calipers of a 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
Like the R6 GYTR, the new 2023 R1 GYTR is made for racing. Designed for customers who are looking for performance and quality, the R1 GYTR is prepared specifically for track usage (not homologated for road usage). Built to be faster and more precise than ever, the R1 GYTR is the ultimate canvas to tailor your own superbike machine. Designed to offer an efficient package to track-day riders and racers, it comes only with necessary parts for the track and equipped with over 25 carefully selected GYTR parts and an Akrapovic muffler and link-pipe system.
Further benefits for riders include an improved power output and rideability, making it the perfect race bike for all levels of ability, with the performance refined across the rev range. The wide variety of options to adjust the ECU makes it easier to ride at your limit, boasting optimised gearing and agility thanks to a range of lightweight parts. In line with FIM Stock 1000 regulations, the R1 GYTR offers improved braking and aerodynamics with the ideal riding position to get the most from your experience. Its fully keyless and comes with a rear stand for greater convenience.
The 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1 comes with a 520 chain-and-sprockets kit, shark fin, swingarm stand receivers, a rear swingarm stand, and more. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
R1 GYTR Technical Highlights
ENGINE
• Akrapovic Race muffler and mid-pipe system
• AIS plug set
• Engine cover set
ELECTRONICS
• GYTR ECU
• Wiring harness
• PC interface cable
• GYTR ABS Emulator
• GYTR On/Off Switch
DRIVE SYSTEM
• 15/42T 520 sprockets
• GYTR R-Series 520 racing chain
CHASSIS
• BS R11 tires
• GYTR Racing Fuel Cap
• GYTR Stainless Steel Brake Line Set
• Calipers with GYTR steel piston kit
• Brembo Z04 brake pads
• Race handlebars
• Steering stoppers
• Shark Fin Rear Sprocket Guard
• Billet Front Brake Lever Guard
• Race Rear Set with reverse shifting option
• Rear stand hooks
• R-Series Racing Rear Stand
BODYWORK
• Complete Race Cowling Kit in primer white
• Racing screen
• GYTR Race seat
The combination of factory modifications, GYTR parts and GYTR PRO SHOP know-how is making the R1 GYTR faster and more fine-tuned than ever. The Yamaha experience doesn’t stop when a customer purchases their bike. GYTR PRO SHOP can offer much more: extra parts, tailor made settings (suspensions, engine, braking, etc.), tips for racing and track days.
For riders who always want more, Yamaha is releasing to the public a very special new racing components range: the GYTR PRO line.
The 2023 GYTR Yamaha YZF-R1 comes with rearsets that allow for a reversed shifting pattern. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.
THE GYTR PRO line up: Closer than ever before to the R1 WorldSBK
After the historical Triple Crown in 2021, four Yamaha Racing teams are competing in the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha R1: the team Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took the world title with – Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK – as well as GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team, GIL Motorsport Yamaha WorldSBK Team and Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSBK Team. All bikes are equipped with GYTR parts to increase the R1’s performance, and components developed by Yamaha Racing engineers specifically for those machines racing at the highest level. Today, Yamaha offer those components, in limited quantities, to all Yamaha racers in GYTR PRO SHOPS.
So customers will be able to build an R1 with all the same parts as the R1 WorldSBK, using the new Yamaha GYTR PRO line up. Yamaha first gave a taste of this special parts line up with the R1 GYTR PRO VR46, offered to Valentino Rossi in 2021 using a combination of parts from GYTR and GYTR PRO future catalogues, and some premium components from Öhlins and Brembo.
There have been 400 parts developed for the total scope of the GYTR PRO line up, with targeted availability through the GYTR PRO SHOPS starting from April 2023.
Some of the key components of the GYTR PRO line up are:
• GYTR PRO Swingarm
• GYTR PRO large capacity and low gravity fuel tank
• GTTR PRO Carbon rear subframe
• GYTR PRO Triple clamp
• GYTR PRO Carbon cowling set
• GYTR Pro screen
• GYTR PRO Dashboard
• GYTR PRO Dash support
• GYTR PRO Handlebars
• GYTR PRO Handle bar switches
• GYTR PRO Marelli electronics (customised)
• GYTR PRO Airducts for brake calipers
• GYTR PRO Brake lines
• GYTR PRO Brembo wheel adaptors (front and rear) to fit in the Öhlins FGR400 front forks and the inverted swingarm
• GYTR PRO Clutch
• GYTR PRO Side steering damper with bracket and clamp
• GYTR PRO MB radiator
• GYTR PRO Akrapovic system
• GYTR PRO Brake lever protector
With such an exciting parts list, Yamaha could not resist demonstrating the know-how of Yamaha GYTR PRO SHOPS by building a few R1 GYTR PRO kitted bikes mirroring the R1 WorldSBK machine. A bike that customers can have built for themselves at their GYTR PRO SHOP.
The complete list of the full GYTR PRO line up and their price will be announced by the end of the year.
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